In science, the Midland men of fame include Joseph Priestley and Erasmus Darwin. The spirit of inquiry of the age, with its zest for experiment, led Wedgwood to convert his manufactory into an ...

The museum's director said that “the problem of visitors coming to museums to make memes or take selfies for social media is ...

George Quayle, an 18th Century politician, was famous for owning the world's oldest yacht, ... Portrait of historical 18th Century figure returns to Isle of Man. 10 November 2023. Share Save.

An 18th century portrait painting of arguably Britain's first 'body shamed' actress has been discovered - and it's set to go on sale. Sarah Siddons was the most famous stage star of her generation ...

A portrait by one of the 18th century's best artists is expected to fetch up to £25,000 at auction. The artwork was created in 1766 by Sir Joshua Reynolds and is of a woman called Letitia Sparrow ...

George Quayle, an 18th Century politician, was famous for owning the world's oldest yacht, ... Portrait of historical 18th Century figure returns to Isle of Man. Published. 10 November 2023. Share.

The four portraits of the Quayle family includes the 18th Century politician who was famous for owning the world's oldest yacht, the Peggy. Manx National Heritage (MNH) acquired the collection at ...