Bacharach

Date: 1635 - 1645

By: Merian, Matthaeus, the elder, 1593-1650; Yaldwyn, John Cameron, 1929-2005

Reference: A-320-023

Description: Shows a view of the walled town of Bacharach from across the Rhine, with the Stelack Castle in the left distance. The text pays tribute to the town and its beration from the Spaniards (in the late 1630s?). Date of 1635 appeared on the mat. The image may date from as early as this, but histories seem to suggest that Bacharach was liberated from the Spaniards a little later than this. Date of "1635" appeared on the mat. The image may date from as early as this, but histories seem to suggest that Bacharach was liberated from the Spaniards a few years later than this. Other Titles - Matthaeus Merian congratulates and dedicates this picture to the people of of the most ancient and famous town of Bacharach, seat of Count Palatinus, on its liberation from the Spanish yoke. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Hand-coloured steel engraving, image 195 x 315 mm (sight) Transfers: From Cartographic Collection - PR-03-0242.

Date: [ca 1935-1937]

From: Hampton, Richard George, 1906-2006: Collection

Reference: PA1-o-1567

Description: Photograph album compiled by Richard George Hampton, circa 1935-1937, during an ocean cruise on the 'Strathaird'. Includes tourist views of Australia, voyage to London via Sri Lanka, India, Yemen, Sudan, Egypt and Malta, the proclamation and coronation of Edward VIII, Mahmoud's Derby at Tottenham, Doddy's restaurants, British AAA Championships at White City, New Zealand Olympic team in July 1936 at White City and at the Berlin Olympic Games including Jack Lovelock, the McMahon Incident, Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: 155 x 230 mm