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A Saturday winter football crowd, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)
Sur la Scene, c1850-1910 (1924). Artist: Edgar DegasSur la Scene, c1850-1910 (1924). A print from A History of French Etching from the 16th Century to the Present Day, by F L Leipnik, John Lane the Bodley Head Limited, London, 1924
Commemoration of the second council of Nice, 9th-10th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 9th-10th manuscript illustration in the Monologue Grec
Fellows of the University of Paris haranguing the Emperor Charles IV (1316-1378) in 1377 (1849)Fellows of the University of Paris haranguing the Emperor Charles IV (1316-1378) in 1377, 15th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 15th century manuscript illustration in Chroniques
Jousting in the time of Queen Isabeau, 15th century, (1849)Jousting in the time of Queen Isabeau, 15th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 15th century manuscript illustration in Chroniques de Froissart, volume IV
A fight to the death, 15th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 15th century manuscript illustration held at the British Museum
Augustine Preaching to Ethelbert and Bertha, 1925. From Highroads of History, book II: Stories from British History, published by Thomas Nelson and Sons (London, Edinburgh, New York, 1925)
Dramatic performance in the open air, 1847. Artist: B ClaytonDramatic performance in the open air, 1847. People watching a show in China. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)
The Derby tragedy of 1913, (1935). Emily Davison, a suffragette, threw herself in front of the Kings horse, Anmer, and was killed
A womens final at the old Wimbledon, 1905. Miss Sutton challenging Miss D K Douglass. May Sutton became the first American woman to win the Wimbledon singles title
St. Jamess Palace. Birthday. Drawing Room, c1841. Artist: Henry MelvilleSt. Jamess Palace. Birthday. Drawing Room, c1841. Boys from Christs Hospital kneel before the young Queen Victoria with courtiers and ladies in waiting
The Guildhall. Installation of the Lord Mayor on the 8th of November, c1841. Artist: Henry MelvilleThe Guildhall. Installation of the Lord Mayor on the 8th of November, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices
Exeter Hall. The great Anti-Slavery Meeting, 1841, c1841. Artist: Henry MelvilleExeter Hall. The great Anti-Slavery Meeting, 1841, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices
The Royal Closet. - St. James s. Her Majesty giving audience to an Ambassador, c1841. Artist: Henry MelvilleThe Royal Closet. - St. James s. Her Majesty giving audience to an Ambassador, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices
Ceremony of Laying the First Stone of the New Royal Exchange, c1842. Artist: Henry MelvilleCeremony of Laying the First Stone of the New Royal Exchange, c1842. By Prince Albert, Monday, Jan 17, 1842. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of
Plantus, Comoediae, c1511. Artist: Lazarus de SoardiPlantus, Comoediae, c1511. PLAUTUS, originally from Titus Maccius (ca 254-184 B.C.). Comoediae. xx. Commentary by Bernardus Saracenus and Giovanni Pietro Valla. Venice: Lazarus Soardus, 1511
Joan of Arc before Charles VII of France, c1429 (1905). Artist: HMPJoan of Arc before Charles VII of France, c1429 (1905). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. I. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1905]
La Loge (The Theatre Box), 1874, (1938). Artist: Pierre-Auguste RenoirLa Loge (The Theatre Box), 1874. Painting housed in the Courtauld Institute of Art, London. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]
The Battle of Bosworth Field, a scene in the Great Drama of History, 1850. Artist: John LeechThe Battle of Bosworth Field, a scene in the Great Drama of History, 1850. A backstage view of a scene from William Shakespeares Richard III. A satirical illustration on the Battle of Bosworth Field
At the Theatre, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin GuysAt the Theatre, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne
At The Theatre, c1876-1898, (1898). Artist: Charles Dana GibsonAt The Theatre. After a drawing by Charles Dana Gibson (1867-1944). From The Studio, Volume Eight [London Offices of the Studio V, London, 1898]
Snake charmer, Calcutta, India, c1900s(?). Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodSnake charmer, Calcutta, India, c1900s(?)
At a Concert, 19th century
Punch and Judy show in Putney, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)
Strongman juggling with weights, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest FlammarionStrongman juggling with weights, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)
The National Assembly is in Permanence!, Paris, 15 May 1848. Artist: Victor AdamThe National Assembly is in Permanence!, Paris, 15 May 1848
George IV and the Duke of York, The Royal Stand, Ascot, early 19th century. King George IV (1762-1830) and his brother Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany, watching horse racing in Berkshire
The Prospect before us, 1791. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonThe Prospect before us, 1791. Respectfully dedicated to those singers, dancers and musical professors who are fortunately engaged with the proprietor of the Kings theatre at the pantheon
Chaos is Come Again... 1791Chaos is Come Again: Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast, to soften bricks and bend the knotted oak, 1791. A quote from The Mourning Bride by William Congreve
Fitz-Giggo: A New English Uproar 1763. Artist: LP BoitardFitz-Giggo: A New English Uproar 1763. Some excited members of the audience are invading the stage. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
The Optic Curls, 18th century. Gentleman theatre goers use one of their female companions elaborate curls as opera glasses. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
A Masquerade Scene at the Pantheon, 1773. Artist: Charles WhiteA Masquerade Scene at the Pantheon, 1773. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds]
The Interior of the Pantheon in Oxford Road, 1772. Artist: Richard EarlomThe Interior of the Pantheon in Oxford Road, 1772. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse
The coronation of King Charles X of France, Reims, 20 May 1825 (1900). The brother of Louis XVI and Louis XVIII, Charles (1757-1836) came to the throne in succession to the latter in 1824
The coronation banquet of George IV at Westminster Hall, London, 19 July 1821 (1900). George IV succeeded his father George III having previously ruled as Prince Regent
The Consecration of the Emperor Napoleon and the Coronation of the Empress Josephine, 1804 (1900)The Consecration of the Emperor Napoleon and the Coronation of the Empress Josephine, 2nd December 1804, 1900. Davids depiction of the event was painted in 1806-1807
The annual blindfold entertainment at the city chess club, 1876. An engraving from the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, (London, 1876)
A tournament, c1350s, (1470). Jean de Saintre defeats his opponent in a joust, watched by the French King Jean le Bon. The two knights are in full armour, divided by a wooden barrier
Opening of the Royal Albert Hall, London, 29 March 1871, (1900). Concert hall erected by Queen Victoria in memory of her husband, Prince Albert, who died at the age of 42
Lord Campbells Audience of the Queen, 1900Lord Campbells Audience with the Queen, 1900. Queen Victoria has a meeting with a politician. Illustration from The life and times of Queen Victoria by Robert Wilson, (1900)
Mr Gladstone delivering his address as Lord Rector of Edinburgh University, 1859-1865. William Ewart Gladstone MP (1809-1898), British Liberal Prime Minister
Presentation of the Freedom of the City to Mr Gladstone, 1877. Gladstone in the Council Chambers, Dublin. William Ewart Gladstone MP (1809-1898), British Liberal Prime Minister
Amateur boxing competition between Germany and Poland, 1936. A print from Olympia 1936, Die Olympischen Spiele 1936, Volume I, Cigaretten-Bilderdienst, Hamburg, 1936
Louis XIVs audience to the Papal ambassador Sigismondo Chigi, 29 July 1664, (1903). Artist: Charles le BrunLouis XIVs audience to the Papal ambassador Sigismondo Chigi, 29 July 1664, (1903). The meeting was held at Fontainebleau. From the Gobelin tapestry by Charles Lebrun
The Exit of the Audience, 1925. Artist: Jean Louis ForainThe Exit of the Audience, 1925. An etching from Modern Masters of Etching, by JL Forain, (The Studio, London, 1925)
Fireworks, Strasbourg, 1744, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)
A Variety Of Amusements, French Theatre, 1789, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)
Leaving The Opera, (1885). Artist: MoreauLeaving The Opera, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)