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Roman Chariot and horse (UEB Uncontracted)

This image shows a side view of a horse harnessed to a chariot, which is being driven by a charioteer. The horse is on the right side of the page, with the chariot and charioteer on the left. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. The horse is facing towards the right so only one ear, eye and nostril can be found. Its mouth is open and around its face it wears a bridle. Along the top of the horse's neck is its mane. At the base of the horse's neck, around its shoulders, is part of the harness of the chariot and the shaft which attaches to the chariot. Moving up from the shaft is the horse's body and tail, and moving down from the shaft are the horse's legs. This horse is trotting and is attached to the base of the chariot by the shaft to the left. In the bottom left of the image, one of the chariot's two wheels can be found. Up from this is the charioteer. He is heavily armoured. He holds both of his arms out in front of him towards the right and in his hand nearest the chariot he holds the horse's reins. These lead to the horses bridle. The charioteer's other hand is waving a whip. To the left is the charioteer's head, looking to the right, so only one eye can be found. He wears a metal helmet with decorative feathers along the top.

Roman Chariot and horse (UEB Contracted)

This image shows a side view of a horse harnessed to a chariot, which is being driven by a charioteer. The horse is on the right side of the page, with the chariot and charioteer on the left. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. The horse is facing towards the right so only one ear, eye and nostril can be found. Its mouth is open and around its face it wears a bridle. Along the top of the horse's neck is its mane. At the base of the horse's neck, around its shoulders, is part of the harness of the chariot and the shaft which attaches to the chariot. Moving up from the shaft is the horse's body and tail, and moving down from the shaft are the horse's legs. This horse is trotting and is attached to the base of the chariot by the shaft to the left. In the bottom left of the image, one of the chariot's two wheels can be found. Up from this is the charioteer. He is heavily armoured. He holds both of his arms out in front of him towards the right and in his hand nearest the chariot he holds the horse's reins. These lead to the horses bridle. The charioteer's other hand is waving a whip. To the left is the charioteer's head, looking to the right, so only one eye can be found. He wears a metal helmet with decorative feathers along the top.

Roman Merchant Ship, circa 100AD (Large Print)

This diagram shows a Roman merchant ship with full sails, castle, hull and foremast. The bow of the ship is on the right of the page and the stern on the left. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. In the top centre of the image is the mast with two triangular shaped sails on either side. Down the image is a large full sail and the bottom of the mast. The hull of the ship is at the bottom of the page. On the left side of the hull is the elaborately decorated stern. Slightly towards the right is the castle, which is a cabin-like structure. Down is the large steering oar. Right along the hull of the boat is the bow and up from this, the small foremast with a sail. On the left and right side of the hull is a dashed line which represents the water level, showing how far the boat sits in the water.

Roman Merchant Ship, circa 100AD (UEB Uncontracted)

This diagram shows a Roman merchant ship with full sails, castle, hull and foremast. The bow of the ship is on the right of the page and the stern on the left. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. In the top centre of the image is the mast with two triangular shaped sails on either side. Down the image is a large full sail and the bottom of the mast. The hull of the ship is at the bottom of the page. On the left side of the hull is the elaborately decorated stern. Slightly towards the right is the castle, which is a cabin-like structure. Down is the large steering oar. Right along the hull of the boat is the bow and up from this, the small foremast with a sail. On the left and right side of the hull is a dashed line which represents the water level, showing how far the boat sits in the water.

Roman Merchant Ship, circa 100AD (UEB Contracted)

This diagram shows a Roman merchant ship with full sails, castle, hull and foremast. The bow of the ship is on the right of the page and the stern on the left. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. In the top centre of the image is the mast with two triangular shaped sails on either side. Down the image is a large full sail and the bottom of the mast. The hull of the ship is at the bottom of the page. On the left side of the hull is the elaborately decorated stern. Slightly towards the right is the castle, which is a cabin-like structure. Down is the large steering oar. Right along the hull of the boat is the bow and up from this, the small foremast with a sail. On the left and right side of the hull is a dashed line which represents the water level, showing how far the boat sits in the water.

Roman road - cross section (Large Print)

An image border surrounds this image of a cross section of a Roman road, with a key explaining what the different lines represent, at the bottom of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. On the far left and far right side of the page, normal ground soil is shown, and in the centre of the image, four horizontal layers of material which make up the road. On the left and right side of the top layer are drainage ditches, which the water run-off from the road would drain into.

Roman road - cross section (UEB Contracted)

An image border surrounds this image of a cross section of a Roman road, with a key explaining what the different lines represent, at the bottom of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. On the far left and far right side of the page, normal ground soil is shown, and in the centre of the image, four horizontal layers of material which make up the road. On the left and right side of the top layer are drainage ditches, which the water run-off from the road would drain into.

Roman road - cross section (UEB Uncontracted)

An image border surrounds this image of a cross section of a Roman road, with a key explaining what the different lines represent, at the bottom of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. On the far left and far right side of the page, normal ground soil is shown, and in the centre of the image, four horizontal layers of material which make up the road. On the left and right side of the top layer are drainage ditches, which the water run-off from the road would drain into.

Map of the Roman Empire, circa 150AD (Large Print)

This map shows the extent of the Roman Empire at this time. It is surrounded by an image border, and the countries have been marked by abbreviated letters. These can be referenced in the key that runs along the bottom of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. In the top right corner of the page there is a north arrow. Within the image border the un-textured areas represent the sea. The Roman Empire dominates countries around the centre of the map and surrounds the Mediterranean Sea. The Roman Empire itself was surrounded by other lands, which include Europe across the top section of the image and North Africa along the bottom section.

Map of the Roman Empire, circa 150AD (UEB Contracted)

This map shows the extent of the Roman Empire at this time. It is surrounded by an image border, and the countries have been marked by abbreviated letters. These can be referenced in the key that runs along the bottom of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. In the top right corner of the page there is a north arrow. Within the image border the un-textured areas represent the sea. The Roman Empire dominates countries around the centre of the map and surrounds the Mediterranean Sea. The Roman Empire itself was surrounded by other lands, which include Europe across the top section of the image and North Africa along the bottom section.

Map of the Roman Empire, circa 150AD (UEB Uncontracted)

This map shows the extent of the Roman Empire at this time. It is surrounded by an image border, and the countries have been marked by abbreviated letters. These can be referenced in the key that runs along the bottom of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. In the top right corner of the page there is a north arrow. Within the image border the un-textured areas represent the sea. The Roman Empire dominates countries around the centre of the map and surrounds the Mediterranean Sea. The Roman Empire itself was surrounded by other lands, which include Europe across the top section of the image and North Africa along the bottom section.

Front and plan views of the Globe Theatre (UEB Uncontracted)

There are two images on this page. On the left is the front view of the Globe Theatre and on the right is the plan view. The front view of the theatre shows three floors separated by horizontal lines across the building. At the top is a pointed roof with a flag flying on it. Down the page from this are the second and first floors, each with three windows. On the left side of the ground floor is a door. On the right of the page is a plan view of the theatre. The outside wall is almost circular as it has twenty sides. Inside the wall, towards the top, is a tower; down from this is the stage. The remaining floor area is for the standing audience, with the balcony-seating running around the wall of the theatre.

Cross section of the Globe Theatre (Large Print)

This diagram shows a vertical cross section of the Globe Theatre, revealing the interior of the building. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. At the top centre of the page is a triangular shaped roof over the stage, in the middle of which is a square window. Down the page are two carved pillars. Near the bottom of the page, an actor stands on the stage with a door to either side. The bases of the two pillars are to the left and right of these. On the left and right of the page are balconies attached to the walls of the theatre. There are people standing on the floor at the bottom of the page and on the balconies.

Cross section of the Globe Theatre (UEB Uncontracted)

This diagram shows a vertical cross section of the Globe Theatre, revealing the interior of the building. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. At the top centre of the page is a triangular shaped roof over the stage, in the middle of which is a square window. Down the page are two carved pillars. Near the bottom of the page, an actor stands on the stage with a door to either side. The bases of the two pillars are to the left and right of these. On the left and right of the page are balconies attached to the walls of the theatre. There are people standing on the floor at the bottom of the page and on the balconies.

Cross section of the Globe Theatre (UEB Contracted)

This diagram shows a vertical cross section of the Globe Theatre, revealing the interior of the building. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. At the top centre of the page is a triangular shaped roof over the stage, in the middle of which is a square window. Down the page are two carved pillars. Near the bottom of the page, an actor stands on the stage with a door to either side. The bases of the two pillars are to the left and right of these. On the left and right of the page are balconies attached to the walls of the theatre. There are people standing on the floor at the bottom of the page and on the balconies.

Hero Tales From American History

Roman Soldier (Tactile)

This page shows a tactile image of a Roman soldier. He is seen from the front with his arms by his side and has a short sword to his left.

The Tudor Family Tree

This page shows the family tree of the Tudor royal family.

Timeline back to the Tudor times (Tactile)

This is a labelled tactile timeline diagram showing Britain's royal families from the Tudors to the present day. Some of the braille has been rotated and the page will need to be turned to the right to read it.

The House of the Wolf

Padre Ignacio

Industrial Biography

Industrial Biography

A Knight of the Cumberland

Kai Lung's Golden Hours

The Armies of Labor