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Page from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana Manuscript (Life of Krishna), ca. 1775. Creator: UnknownPage from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana Manuscript (Life of Krishna), ca. 1775
The Entry of Lord Roberts and Staff into Pretoria, 1901. Creator: UnknownThe Entry of Lord Roberts and Staff into Pretoria, 1901. At 2:00 in the afternoon, Pretoria, capital of the South African Republic, surrendered to British General Lord Roberts
Return of the City Imperial Volunteers: Arrival at St. Pauls Cathedral, 1901. CreatorsReturn of the City Imperial Volunteers: Arrival at St. Pauls Cathedral, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VI", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]
Arrival at Cape Town of Wounded from Natal, 1900. Creator: HoskingArrival at Cape Town of Wounded from Natal, 1900. Transports brought sick and wounded soldiers to hospitals in Cape Town because of inadequate hospital facilities in Natal
Miao Shan Reaches the Nunnery, 1922. Creator: UnknownMiao Shan Reaches the Nunnery, 1922. Miao Shan, also known as: Kwan Yin was sent to the Monastery of the White Sparrow as a punishment by her father for refusing to marry
The Post House, c1800?, (1942). Creator: Thomas RowlandsonThe Post House, c1800?, (1942). A coach has stopped at the Sun Inn in Bodmin, Cornwall. Two women are helped down the steps
The Kings Arms, Dorchester, late 18th-early 19th century, (1943). Creator: Thomas RowlandsonThe Kings Arms, Dorchester, late 18th-early 19th century, (1943). A coach arrives at an inn in Dorset. Watercolour in the Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge
The Precinct Gate, Canterbury, c1870. Christchurch Gate, a Norman gateway built in 1517 under Prior Thomas Goldstone in the city walls of Canterbury
Reception of the Emperor and Empress at the Hotel de Ville, Paris, c1804, (1921). Reception de l Empereur et de l Imperatrice a l Hotel de Ville
Returning Home, 1872. Creator: Gustave DoréReturning Home, 1872. Winners and losers return to London after Derby Day at Epsom. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co
The Union Jack Flying Over Bagdad, 1917. Creator: UnknownThe Union Jack Flying Over Bagdad, 1917.From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton
Wounded in War Arriving at Waterloo Station, London, as an Outward Troop Train Leaves, 1915Wounded in War Arriving at Waterloo Station, London, as an Outward Troop Train is About to Leave, 1915. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume I. The First Phase", edited by J
Brothers in Arms: A Poilu Greets British Soldiers, 1916. Creator: UnknownBrothers in Arms: A " Poilu" Greets British Soldiers, 1916. The Poilu were infantry soldiers in the French army during the First World War
Arrival of a Steamer at Southampton Docks, 1898. Creator: UnknownArrival of a Steamer at Southampton Docks, 1898. The Southampton Docks company was formed in 1835, the first dock opened in 1842 and became known as The Gateway to the Empire
Entrance to Douglas Harbour, 1898. Creator: UnknownEntrance to Douglas Harbour, 1898. Douglas Harbour in Douglas, capital of the Isle of Man, a commercial shipping port on the Irish Sea. From " Our Own Country, Volume V"
Skiers arriving at St Anton am Arlberg, Austria, c1935. Creator: UnknownSkiers arriving at St Anton am Arlberg, Austria, c1935. Holidaymakers at the resort of St Anton in the Tyrolean Alps. From " Osterreich - Land Und Volk", (Austria, Land and People). [R
Jim Mollison at Croydon Airport, 1931, (1933). Creator: UnknownJim Mollison at Croydon Airport, 1931, (1933). On August 6, 1931, James Mollison broke, by one day, the Australia-England record established but a few days before by his friend C.W.A. Scott
Princess Alexandras Arrival in England, 1863... (1901). Creator: UnknownPrincess Alexandras Arrival in England, 1863: Her Royal Highness receiving a Bouquet from the Mayoress of Gravesend three days before her Marriage, (1901)
British Red Cross nurses on their way to the front, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Acknowledging a hearty reception on their arrival at Dieppe, (France)
The Arrival of the British Marines at Ostend, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Creator: UnknownThe Arrival of the British Marines at Ostend, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Civilians greet British soldiers in the Belgian port city of Ostende
Inauguration of Wellington College, Sandhurst: Arrival of Queen Victoria, 1859, (1901)Inauguration of Wellington College, Sandhurst: Arrival of Queen Victoria, January 29, 1859, (1901). Wellington College, a public school at Sandhurst in Berkshire
Siege of Paris by the Norsemen, (845), 1890. Creator: UnknownSiege of Paris by the Norsemen, (845) 1890. Vikings led by Ragnar Lodbrok, defeated Frankish king Charles the Bald and sailed up the Seine to sack and occupied Paris during Easter of 845
Scandinavian Vessels Ascending A River, 1890. Creator: UnknownScandinavian Vessels Ascending A River, 1890. The Viking Age (793-1066 AD) in European history when Scandinavian Norsemen explored Europe by sea and river for trade, raids, colonization
Landing of Roger Guiscard in Sicily, (1057), 1890. Creator: UnknownLanding of Roger Guiscard in Sicily, (1057), 1890. Roger Guiscard (c1040-1101) arrived in southern Italy as a young man in 1057. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
The Crusaders Before Jerusalem, (1099), 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Crusaders Before Jerusalem, (1099), 1890. The Siege of Jerusalem in 1099, during the First Crusade was defended by Fatimid governor Iftikhar ad-Daula
Louis IX. Landing In Egypt, (1249), 1890. Creator: UnknownLouis IX. Landing In Egypt, (1249), 1890. Louis IX of France landed in 1249 at Damietta on the Nile during the Seventh Crusade 1248-1254, wher he was to be defeated by an Egyptian army
Spalatro, from the Harbour, 1890. Creator: UnknownSpalatro, from the Harbour, 1890. Campainle of the Cathedral of Saint Domnius in Split on the Adriatic Sea, second-largest city of Croatia
Penns Treaty with the Indians, 1682, (1890). Creator: UnknownPenns Treaty with the Indians, 1682, (1890). William Penn (1644-1718) early Quaker, and founder of North American colony of Pennsylvania
Entry of Charles Martel into Paris, After Defeating the Saracens, (732AD), 1890. Charles Martel (c688-741) Frankish statesman
Entry of Belisarius into Rome, (536 AD), 1890. Creator: UnknownEntry of Belisarius into Rome, (536 AD), 1890. Flavius Belisarius (c500-565) a general of the Byzantine Empire, during the Gothic War entered Rome unopposed in late spring 536 AD
The Landing of St. Augustine in Kent, (597AD), 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Landing of St. Augustine in Kent, (597AD), 1890. Augustine of Canterbury (6th century-died c 604) Benedictine monk and first Archbishop of Canterbury arrivied on the Isle of Thanet in AD597
Crusaders on the March, ( c12th century), 1890. Creator: UnknownCrusaders on the March, 1890. The Crusades were a series of religious wars sanctioned by the Latin Church during the 12th century, in the medieval period
A Cunard occean liner enters the North River, New York City, USA, c1900. Creator: UnknownA Cunard occean liner enters the North River, New York City, USA, c1900. Passenger ship passing the Statue of Liberty the end of a transatlantic voyage. Postcard
Alcock and Brown... after the first non-stop transatlantic flight, London, June 1919, (1935)Alcock and Brown are welcomed after the first non-stop transatlantic flight, London, June 1919, (1935). British aviators Captain John Alcock (1892-1919) and Lieutenant Arthur Whitten Brown (1886-1948)
Sir John French arriving at Boulogne, 1914, (1935). Creator: CossiraSir John French arriving at Boulogne, France, 1914, (1935). British soldier John Denton Pinkstone French (1852-1925) served during the Boer Wars
Capture of Calais by the French Under the Duke of Guise, (1558), 1890. Creator: UnknownCapture of Calais by the French Under the Duke of Guise, 1890. The Siege of Calais was fought in early 1558 when Henry II of France sent Francis, Duke of Guise, to English-held Calais
Monument at New Plymouth, to Mark the Site of the Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers, 1890. The first English settlers of the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts, had Puritan Calvinist religious beliefs
The Dey of Algiers consulting his council on the arrival of the English Fleet, 1816. Omar Agha discusses response to an advancing European fleet
The Island of St. Helena, 1816. Creator: UnknownThe Island of St. Helena, 1816. Saint Helena, a volcanic tropical island and British overseas territory in the South Atlantic Ocean
The Great Elector receives imigrants, (1936). Creator: UnknownThe Great Elector receives immigrants, (1936). Der Grosse Kurfurst Empfangt Emigranten, 1685. The Edict of Potsdam, issued by German ruler Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg (1620-1688)
Bild 76: Friedrich Der Grosse Im Schloss Lissa. 5. Dezember 1757, 1936. Creator: UnknownFrederick the Great at Lissa Castle, 5 December 1757, (1936). Friedrich Der Grosse Im Schloss Lissa, 5 Dezember 1757. King Frederick the Great of Prussia (1712-1786) arrives at Lesnica (in Poland)
Building colonies on the African coast, 1 January 1683, (1936). Creator: UnknownBuilding colonies on the African coast, 1 January 1683, (1936). Errichtung Von Kolonien An Der Afrikanischen Kuste, 1 Januar 1683
Entry of Prince Leopold I into Dessau after the War of the Spanish Succession, 1712, (1936)Entry of Prince Leopold I into Dessau after the War of the Spanish Succession Spanish Succession, 1712, (1936). Einzug Des Fursten Leopold I In Dessau Nach Beendigung Des Spanischen Erbfolgekrieges
Queen Caroline entering the House of Lords during her trial, Westminster, London, 1820 (c1890). From " Cassells History of England - Special Edition, Vol
Landing of Julius Caesar, 1773. Creator: Charles GrignionLanding of Julius Caesar, 1773. Julius Caesar (100 BC- 44 BC) first landed in Britain on August 26th, 55 BC, it was almost another hundred years before the Romans actually conquered Britain in AD 43
The Attack on the Piraeus, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Attack on the Piraeus, 1890. Attack on Piraeus, the harbour of Athens c389 BC by Teleutias, brother of Spartan king Agesilaus II. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
The Naval Battle in the Harbour of Syracuse, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Naval Battle in the Harbour of Syracuse, 1890. Athenian warships during the Sicilian Expedition (415- 414 BC) of the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC) resulting in defeat of Athenian forces
Totsuka (Branch of Main Street), 1831-1834, (1936). Creator: Ando HiroshigePosting Station No 5 of the Tokaido Series - Totsuka (Branch of Main Street), 1831-1834, (1936). Totsuka-juku in 1830s, by Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858)