'Projection of the eclipse of the Sun, October 29, 878, in the time of King Alfred' chubby Bronze statue of Commerce

Bronze statue of Commerce

The Philanthropic Society Institution

A view showing Hyde Park when a series of naval engagements were re-enacted on the Serpentine during the peace celebrations of 1814

They just smile as baby steps out into space

'Projection of the eclipse of the Sun, October 29, 878, in the time of King Alfred' chubby Bronze statue of CommerceProjected appearance of the solar eclipse as viewed from London, using Ferguson's method of projection. Inscribed with the title above and inscribed '(Total at London)'. Additional notes appear verso, commencing: 'Among the medieval eclipses of interest in our own land, this one must have a place. It is just mentioned in the Saxon Chronicle. Tycho Brahe, in the 'Historia Celestis' refers to it' Original: ink on paper. 1882