Egypt, Ancient
Mural painting and decoration
Deir el-Bahri Site (Egypt)
Painted wall in the sanctuary dedicated to the god Anubis in the upper terrace of the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Deir el-Bahari, Egypt.
Steele, Lawrence E.
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Still image
Temples
Trajan's Kiosk, also known as Pharaoh's Bed (Arabic: سرير فرعون) by the locals, is a hypaethral temple currently located on Agilkia Island in southern Egypt. The unfinished monument is attributed to Trajan, Roman emperor from 98 to 117 AD, due to his depiction as pharaoh seen on some of the interior reliefs. However, the majority of the structure dates to an earlier time, possibly to the reign of Augustus. The temple was originally built on the island of Philae, near the lower Aswan Dam, and served as main entrance to the Philae Island Temple Complex from the Nile river.It was relocated to Agilika Island in the 1960s as part of the International Campaign to Save the Monuments of Nubia to save it from the rising waters of the Nile that followed the construction of the Aswan High Dam.
Dublin Horse Show
Royal Dublin Society. Horse Show
Photograph of competitors in a pony class waiting to enter Ring 2 at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1939.
Royal Dublin Society
1939
Photograph of Harvey Smith on Sanyo Technology competing for Great Britain in the Shell Puissance at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1982.
1982
Hypostyle Hall, Temple of Hathor, Dendera temple complex. European woman in foreground.
The Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, Egypt, is a magnificent Ptolemaic-era hall featuring a forest of colossal, intricately carved sandstone columns crowned with Hathor's face. Its vividly painted ceiling is adorned with celestial motifs, zodiac symbols, and hieroglyphs depicting gods and rituals, creating a breathtaking sacred atmosphere. This well-preserved hall showcases ancient Egyptian artistic skill, religious beliefs, and architectural ingenuity from the late Ptolemaic and Roman periods.
Ivory statue, from the Temple of Osiris at Abydos
Statues
Side view of statue made of carved ivory, from the Temple of Osiris at Abydos. Statue portrays head and upper torso of unknown figure.
Lieutenant Mylius on Uzburg (Nations' Cup)
Nations Cup
Photograph of Lieutenant Mylius on Uzburg competing for Switzerland in the Nations' Cup at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1939.
Sculpture
Osirid statues of Thutmose I in the Precinct of Amun-Re in the Karnak Temple Complex. The head of the statue on the right of the image was removed in modern times and is currently located at the British Museum.
Photograph of Paul Schockemohle on Abadir competing for Germany in the Thibonzole Stakes at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1974.
1974
Photograph taken at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1933 of Mr R. O'Keeffe, Killucan, Co. Westmeath with Twinkling Light, brown, (8 years) bred by A. R. O'Keeffe, Killucan, Co. Westmeath. Sire African Star by Sunstar, dam Saintly Greta by St. Gris. Champion thoroughbred mare with foal.
1933
Relief carving of a purification ritual for a king
Relief (Art)
Close-up photograph of a relief carving from the Temple of Khonsu. The scene depicts a purification ritual for a king, likely during the New Kingdom period.
Relief carving of the ancient Egyptian god Khepri and the sun god Ra
Carving (Decorative arts)
Detailed view of a relief carving depicting the ancient Egyptian god Khepri and the sun god Ra. The scarab beetle, on the left, is a representation of the god Khepri, who was associated with the rising sun and the concept of rebirth. The figure on the right, with the head of a ram, is a depiction of the sun god Ra, often shown with a solar disk on his head.
Still image.
Ruins of the Temple of Amun at Medinet Habu in Egypt.
Temples, Egyptian
Photograph of the ruins of the Temple of Amun at Medinet Habu in Egypt. An Egyptian man stands beside the entrance to the Temple.
[A receipt for a cutting from the Leeds Mercury],
RDS Library & Archives
Text
[Extract from letter to Sir Oliver Lodge from Professor Righi of Bologna],
Hertz, Heinrich, 1857-1894.
Marconi, Guglielmo, 1874-1937.
Coherer.
1897
Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland)
[Letter to "Gentlemen" from Arthur Alcock Rambaut],
Rambaut, Arthur Alcock
Royal Dublin Society.
Dunsink Observatory,
1893
[Letter to D. Curtis from George F. Fitzgerald],
FitzGerald, George Francis, 1851-1901
Science
Education and state
1884
[Letter to Dr William Francis from John Tyndall],
Tyndall, John, 1820-1893
Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondence
Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. In the letter, the men are collecting and sending testimonials, as well as making editorial decisions. Tyndall has sent him parcels of writings, copies of testimonials and translations. Some significant scientists of the time are mentioned including: Dr John Percy, E. Sabine, H. G. Magnus, R. Bunsen, J.C Poggendorf and a ‘DuBois’. Tyndall mentions being in correspondence with Sir Robert Kane and requests 100 copies of testimonials be sent to him, in order to send to Faraday “and others.” There is also some commentary on the challenges of the contemporary postal system. 4pp.
7 October 1850
Francis, William, 1817-1904
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to William Francis, dated 20 July 1852. Tyndall informs Francis he is going to the Isle of Wright for two or three days and will correct any papers he sends him on his return. 2 pp.
RDS Library & Archives GFF collection of letters
20 July 1852
Tyndall, John, 1820-1893 Francis, William, 1817-1904. Correspondent RDS Library & Archives
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. The letter contains a scathing review of the work of “Woodhead” which Tyndall describes as “perfect nonsense.” 3pp.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. The letter contains Tyndall’s recommendations for papers for Francis’ publication, comments on magnetic tables to be included and mentions a three day trip on an island. Sent from Queenwood College. 4pp
[25 July]
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis, explaining why he couldn’t see him while in town last. The letter also mentions a lecture by Sr. Edward Frankland, which he attended and thought of “favourably.” He also asks to be sent work by C. Daubeny. 4pp
July 1852
Helmholtz, Hermann von, 1821-1894.
Clausius, R. (Rudolf), 1822-1888.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. This letter mainly features Tyndall’s thoughts on the papers to be added to the next edition of the magazine. Contributors include Helmholtz, Bunsen, Knoblauch and Clausius. 3pp.
4 October 1852
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. His letter mentions a paper by Richard Adie, which he recommends be given a prominent place in a future publication. He also sends his greetings to Francis’ father Mr. Taylor, who Francis is caring for in Sydenham. Sent from Queenwood College. 3pp.
11 October 1852
Peltier, J. C. A., 1785-1845.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. Tyndall asks Francis to send him some writings which detail performances of Peltier’s experiments. He also mentions a request from Bence Jones to translate some of Liebig’s work and to deliver a “course of lectures” to the Royal Institute. Written from Queenwood College. 4pp.
17 October 1852
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. The letter mentions Rev. John Barlow, Secretary of the Royal Institute, organising for Tyndall to give a lecture in the coming February. 2pp.
1852
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. In the letter he mentions sending translations of works by Clausius, Bunsen and Helmholz. He also requests to be sent twelve prospectuses for the Scientific Memoir. 4pp.
Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. In the letter, Tyndall says he has adopted Francis’ “plan” and has gotten “a boy” to write for him. As this is mentioned in the context of a printer, it is likely one of his papers. He also mentions his work on the Scientific Memoirs and praises the recent works of Helmholtz. 3pp.
Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. The letter contains comments on various papers including that of Tyndall’s, Helmholz and an extensive discussion of the work of a Reuben. The letter also includes Tyndall’s sympathies for the poor health of Francis’ father Richard Taylor. Sent from Queenwood College. 6pp.
10 November 1852
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. In the letter he mentions sending translations of works by Clausius, Bunsen and Helmholz. He also requests to be sent some prospectuses for the Scientific Memoirs. 4pp.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. In the letter he discusses the editing of articles in the paper and translations he has done. He also recommends a paper by Ferdinand Reich for inclusion in the magazine as his “experiments.. interest every body.” 3pp.
15 Dec 1852
Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. Contains editorial comments about various papers including those by Adie, Phillips and Reuben. 4pp.
Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. In the letter he mentions lecturing and travel to Manchester. He will send Francis a proof of the work of Elie Wartmann, the 1st paper of which was “used at the Society of Physics and Natural History.” 2pp.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. Tyndall sends Francis an anonymous article by a ‘duBois’ alongside the work of Michael Donovan for inclusion in next month’s issue of the Philosophical Magazine. He also includes the details of an editor’s note to be inserted. 2pp.
January 1853
Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. The main bulk of the letter contains Tyndall’s attempt to bolster Francis's spirit, who, in a previous letter stated he “was almost used up.” He encourages him to persevere and to have courage. He also mentions a paper by H.G. Magnus which he has sent to Bunce Jones for criticism. 4pp.
Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. He suggests H H de Sénarmont’s work from the Annales de Chimie 3 xxxiii 391 as a worthwhile addition to the Scientific Memoirs they are compiling. He offers to split the cost with Francis if he will have it translated. He also asks Francis to have a boy deliver an enclosed note to the Royal Society so he can borrow a copy of G. S. MacKenzie’s Travels in Iceland. He intends to have some of the drawings copied. 3pp.
March 1853
Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. In this short note, Tyndall asks Francis to look over the work sent alongside the letter and to return it with his thoughts “quickly”. He asks him particularly to check the punctuation and quality. 1pp.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. In the letter, Tyndall expresses his concerns around the value placed on translations and the opinion around the magazine. He also apologises for the quality of the letter due to his “muddled head” but seems hopeful that his health is returning. 4pp.
26 June 1853
Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. In the letter he calls F. M Scwerd’s Beugungserscheinungen a “splendid work.” He thinks it would be good to publish in English but it is very long with many plates. He says he will write to Challis and Baden Powell to check if it has already been published in English in any form. 4pp.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. Includes transcription of a letter he received in French from J.G.S Van Breda. Tyndall also mentions how his ill health is affecting his ability to work. 4pp.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. Tyndall complains at length about the ongoing works produced by Reuben Philips on a jet of steam. He also speaks about translating a work by Schwerd which he feels would be valuable to “English science” but is put off by the costs associated with printing the plates especially. He also shares his feelings on their continued work on the Scientific Memoirs. 10pp.
22 June 1853
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to William Francis, dated 28 October 1853. Tyndall copied into the letter to Francis a letter he received the previous day (27 October 1853) from George Wynne, where Wynne expresses his regret at Tyndall’s failed application for a professorship at Galway College. 3pp.
28 October 1853
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. The contents of the letter detail Tyndall’s critical feedback on a physics paper written by a Dr (Thomas) Woods. He makes 7 points, referencing specific paragraphs that he does not agree with. He also critiques the spelling and grammar. In an addendum, he asks to be sent the address of Sir John Hershel. Sent from Queenwood College. 2pp extant.
15 October 1851
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr. William Francis. Tyndall asks Francis to enclose the contents of the letter with the magazines he distributes to various persons unnamed. 2pp.
27 February 1852
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. In the letter he makes several requests of Francis, including purchasing a copy of John Herschel’s paper on sound from the Encyclopedia Metropolitana for him. He also asks to be sent the address of “the younger Mr Brooke” (likely Charles Brooke) so he can send him some “magnetic substance.” He also mentions Schleiden’s “Plant” (1848) and his intention to acquire it. 4pp.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. In the letter he mentions receiving a translated copy of H. G. Magnus’ work from Berlin and hopes to also receive one of Wiederman’s soon. He encloses a letter to be addressed to A. Henfrey and an invitation card to a lecture at “Finsbury Crew.” 3pp.
10 March 1852
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. Tyndall mentions his search for David Brewster’s “sky investigations” as part of his reading into Charles Whetstone’s polar clock invention. He also mentions the maker of the invention: Darker of Paradise Street, Lambeth. 3pp.
11 July 1852
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. Letter contains a discussion of translation work for the Scientific Memoirs and a proposal to share publication costs. Tyndall also mentions works by Sénarment, Bunsen and Wiedemann.
[Letter to Dr William Francis from John Tyndall].
Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. In the letter, Tyndall agrees with Francis’ plans on various business matters. Testimonials are being sent in the post and those from Grove and Gladstone forthcoming. Sent from Queenwood College. 2pp.
Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. This letter contains some editors notes to be added to an article by Dove in the Philosophical Magazine 1852. 1pp.
Incomplete pages from a handwritten letter by John Tyndall, likely to William Francis. In this section, he mentions two lectures he will give in Romsey and Southampton on “optics illustrated by electric light.” He also mentions Dionysius Lardner and pities him for his “false step.” 2pp.
Stokes, George Gabriel, 1819-1903
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. He makes vague comments possibly to do with the inclusion of a paper by Alexander Adie, which he does not view favourably. 2pp.
Handwritten letter to William Francis from John Tyndall. In this letter Tyndall thanks him for his opinion on a reply he wrote to a paper by Alexander Adie. He claims it saved him from an “unintended mistake.” He goes on to share his opinion of Adie’s work and outlook but states that he doesn’t wish to speak badly of the man. He leaves it to Francis’ discretion whether or not to add the enclosed new reply into the magazine instead. 4pp.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. Tyndall asks for a copy of Lardener’s handbook of Natural Philosophy, chemicals and a prism to be acquired and sent to him. The letter contains a diagram and notes regarding the specification of the prism he wants made. 4pp.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis.The letter seems to insinuate a debate between several parties including Debois, Adamson and Thomson regarding their opinions on a paper by “Gladstone.” 3pp.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. In this short note, Tyndall asks Francis to send him a pamphlet regarding J. E Dent’s Aneroid Barometer. 1pp.
Handwritten letter from John Tyndall to Dr William Francis. Tyndall sends his “own pen copy” of paper by Sondhauss on the Refraction of Sound along with the note. 1pp.
[Thursday]
[Letter to Dr. A. J. Foord from Thomas Preston],
Preston, Thomas, 1860-1900
Foord, A. J.
Radiation
Handwritten letter from Thomas Preston to RDS Librarian Dr A. J. Foord, written from his home at Bardowie, Orwell Park, Rathgar, County Dublin. Preston writes that he encloses the manuscript of his paper about Radiation Phenomena, which he describes as the second part of a former paper printed in the Transactions which is of a “most important character.” He trusts that Ford will “rapidly” proceed with the printing because the results are to be released “as soon as possible.” He writes that the figures are made of swiper [?] straight lines and can be “set up by the compositor,” which means that there will be no delay or extra expenses. 2pp.
19 January 1899
Preston, Thomas, 1860-1900 RDS Library & Archives
[Letter to Dr. Anthony Traill from L. Livingston (Luke Livingston) Macassey],
Macassey, L. Livingston
Bedford County School.
Civil engineering.
[Letter to Dr. G. F. Shaw from Arthur Alcock Rambaut],
[Letter to Edith Fitzgerald from George F. Fitzgerald],
Fitzgerald, William
1898
[Letter to F. Thornton from Yeates and Son],
Yeates and Son
[Letter to Frederick Thomas Trouton from Thomas Preston],
Trouton, Frederick Thomas.
Handwritten letter from Thomas Preston to Frederick Thomas Trouton, dated 8 September 1890. The letter is written from 22 Trinity College, Dublin. Preston responds to Trouton’s letter by saying he would be glad to assist him in his work. He would consider himself “not badly repaid” by the experience alone, without considering the money. He plans to return to work on physics. He wishes Trouton a pleasant trip in America. 2pp.
8 September 1890
Preston, Thomas, 1860-1900 RDS Library & Archives Trouton, Frederick Thomas. Correspondent.
[Letter to Fry from George F. Fitzgerald]
Engineering.
Trinity College,
1900
[Letter to Fry from George F. Fitzgerald],
Fraud.
Publications.
[Letter to George F Fitzgerald from George Minchin].
Minchin, George Minchin, 1845-1914
Pfister, Hermann.
[Letter to George F. FitzGerald and F. T. Thornton from H. Hafield],
Hafield, H.
Patents.
[Letter to George F. Fitzgerald and Oliver J. Lodge from A. W. Scott].
Scott, A. W.
Experiments.
[Letter to George F. FitzGerald from A. B. Macallum],
Maccallum, A. B.
British Association for the Advancement of Science.
[Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from A. Hughes],
Schuster, Arthur, 1851-1934.
Ayrton, W. E. 1847-1908.
Victoria University,
[Letter to George F. FitzGerald from A. Irvine Whitty],
Whitty, A. Irvine
Storage batteries.
Electromagnetism.
[Letter to George F. FitzGerald from A. P. Trotter],
Trotter, A. P.
Perry, John, 1850-1920.
Dynamics.
Mariner<U+2019>s compass.
The Electrician,
1894
[Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from A. Sommerfield],
Larmor, Joseph, b. 1857.
Observatories.
1899
[Letter to George F. FitzGerald from A. W. Dover],
1888
[Letter to George F. FitzGerald from A. W. Rücker],
Gledhow Gardens,
1895
1896
[Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from A. W. Rucker],
Rücker, A. W. (Arthur William), 1848-1915
Preston, Thomas, 1860-1900.
[Letter to George F. FitzGerald from A. Williamson].
Williamson, A.
Lodge, Oliver, 1851-1940.
[Letter to George F. FitzGerald from A.P. Trotter],
Magnets.
Cathode rays.
Vacuum.
The Electician,
[Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from A.W. Streane],
Streane, A. W. 1844-1915.
Grantchester Vicarage,
[Letter to George F. FitzGerald from Adelaide Bayly],
Bayly, Adelaide
[Letter to George F. FitzGerald from Alex McAulay],
McAulay, Alex. 1863-1931.
Universities and colleges.
[Letter to George F. FitzGerald from Alex P. W. Keane],
Keane, Alex P. W.
Vapors.
[Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from Alexander Taylor],
Taylor, Alex.
Physics.
Royal Indian Engineering College,
1891
[Letter to George F. FitzGerald from Alexander Taylor],
Taylor, A.
Technical education.
Belfast Citizen,
[Letter to George F. FitzGerald from Alfred Apps],
Apps, Alfred
[Letter to George F. FitzGerald from Alfred C. Haddon],
Haddon, Alfred C.
Fisheries.
Committees.
[Letter to George F. FitzGerald from Alfred Daniell],
[Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from Alfred Henry Fison],
Fison, Alfred Henry, 1857-1923
Maxwell, James Clerk, 1831-1879.
Ohm<U+2019>s law.
1890
[Letter to George F. FitzGerald from Alfred T. Bentley],
Bentley, Alfred T.
University of Manchester.
[Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from Alice M. Perry],
Perry, Alice M.
[Letter to George F. Fitzgerald from Alice M. Perry].