Making History: Antiquaries In Britain, 1707–2007

Thomas Becket casket, 1195-1200. Enamel on copper, 15.5 x 21 x 9.5 cm. Photograph: John Hammond/© The Society of Antiquaries of London

Edward IV c.1510. Oil on oak panel 40.5 x 27.5cm Photograph: Chris Titmus/PR

Richard III c.1510. Oil on oak panel, 40 x 28cm Photograph: Chris Titmus/PR

Noah's Ark from the Roll Chronicle, c1450, by William Abell. Illumination on vellum, 1248 x 58 cm. Photograph: John Hammond/© The Society of Antiquaries of London

The Grand Conventional Festival of the Britons, 1815, by Robert Havell. Hand coloured aquatint in book, 41.5 x 67cm Photograph: John Hammond/PR

Stonehenge from the East, 1866-69, by John William Inchbold Photograph: John Hammond/PR

Portrait of Queen Mary I, 1554, by Hans Eworth. Oil on oak panels, 104 x 78cm. Photograph: John Hammond/© The Society of Antiquaries of London

Portrait of Humfrey Wanley, 1711, by Thomas Hill. Oil on canvas, 122 x 102 cm. Photograph: John Hammond/© The Society of Antiquaries of London

Detail from the scene 'William is told that Harold is near', in the Bayeux Tapestry, c1823, by James Basire after Charles Stothard. Coloured engraving from Vetusta Monumenta, Vol. 6, 72 x 53 cm. Photograph: John Hammond/© The Society of Antiquaries of London

The legend of Goode Wimmen, Cleopatra, c1860s, by Edward Burne-Jones. Pair of hand-painted ceramic tiles, 26 x 13 cm. Photograph: John Hammond/© The Society of Antiquaries of London

Medieval processional cross from the site of the Battle of Bosworth, 15th century, before 1485. Bronze gilt, 58.4 x 27.9cm Photograph: John Hammond/PR

Profile of Roman Cavalry Sports Helmet, by James Basire, 1799. Watercolour, 41x34 cm Photograph: John Hammond/PR

Unknown Saxon King, early sixteenth century. Oil on oak panels, 150 x 84 cm Photograph: Chris Titmus/PR

King Athelstan, early sixteenth century. Oil on oak panels, 165 x 83cm Photograph: Chris Titmus/PR