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Advert for the Southport Flower Show, Lancashire, 1936
Diagram of a Jacquard loom, 1838-1845. Creator: UnknownDiagram of a Jacquard loom, 1838-1845. French text: 'Explication de la mecanique a la Jacquard. Bascule ou levier aux fourchettes des quelles est enfilee une chaine fixee elle meme a la caisse de
Her Majesty the Queen Mother with her pages, 1953. Artist: Sterling Henry Nahum BaronHer Majesty the Queen Mother with her pages, 1953. Queen Elizabeth (1900-2002), the mother of Queen Elizabeth II, in the robes she wore for the coronation of her daughter on 2 June 1953 at
Queen Elizabeth II in coronation robes, 1953. Artist: Sterling Henry Nahum BaronQueen Elizabeth II in coronation robes, 1953. Elizabeth II (born 1926), Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, was crowned on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey in London
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh on their coronation day, Buckingham Palace, 1953Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh on the day of their coronation, Buckingham Palace, 1953. (Colorised black and white print)
A Factoryscape in the Potteries, (1938). Smoke from chimneys in the industrial area known as the Staffordshire Potteries, Stoke-on-Trent
HM Queen Elizabeth II with her Maids of Honour, The Coronation, 2nd June 1953. Artist: Cecil BeatonHM Queen Elizabeth II with her maids of honour, Green Drawing Room, Buckingham palace, 2nd June 1953. In selecting six Maids of Honour instead of pages to bear her velvet train throughout
Train crossing Stockport viaduct on the London & North Western Railway, c1845. Note the pollution of the river banks, smoking chimneys and the complete domination of the scene by the viaduct
New Power Stations, advert for British Electricity, 1951. Artist: Norman WilkinsonNew Power Stations, advert for British Electricity, 1951. Paintings of power stations (artists in brackets): Cliff Quay, near Ipswich, Suffolk (Norman Wilkinson); Poole
Sir Christopher Wren, English architect, c1680. Christopher Wren (1632-1723) rebuilt fifty-one churches in the City of London after the Great Fire, constructed the new St Pauls Cathedral
Queen Elizabeth II, 1953. Artist: Sterling Henry Nahum BaronQueen Elizabeth II, 1953. Elizabeth II (born 1926), Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, was crowned on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey in London
The Kings Orb and Sceptre, 1937. Creator: UnknownThe Kings Orb and Sceptre, 1937. From " The Crowning of The King and Queen". [Evans Brothers Limited, London, 1937]
Queen Marys Chinese Chippendale Room at Buckingham Palace, c1935. From The Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Record Number 1910-1935. [The Illustrated London News and Sketch, Ltd. London, 1935]
Of the Imperial Cadet Corps, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L MenpesOf the Imperial Cadet Corps, 1903. From The Durbar, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1903]
Queen consorts crowned in Westminster Abbey, 1937. The central portrait is Elizabeth, Queen Consort of George VI. The others, clockwise from top are: Alexandra, Consort of Edward VII; Isabel
Exterior of the north transept of the Crystal Palace, London, built for the Great Exhibition, 1851. Conceived by Prince Albert
The Florentines Renouncing The Vanities By Order of Savonarola, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Florentines Renouncing The Vanities By Order of Savonarola, 1890. Supporters of Girolamo Savonarola (1452-1498) Italian Dominican friar and preacher active in Renaissance Florence
German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee, 1937. The Graf Spee attending the Fleet Review for the coronation of King George VI at Spithead, Hampshire
Front cover of The Illustrated London News Wedding Number, 28th April 1923. Commemorating the wedding of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and the Duke of York (the future King George VI)
Napoleon I crowns himself King of Italy in 1805, (c1900). French advertising for Liebigs extract of meat
The Prince of Wales with the Maharajah of Gwalior during his Indian tour, 1921. The future King Edward VIII and his host ride in the howdah of a decorated elephant
Portrait of George Richards Elkington (1800-1865), 1865. Creator: Samuel WestPortrait of George Richards Elkington (1800-1865), 1865
Dressing for the Carnival, 1877. Creator: Winslow HomerDressing for the Carnival, 1877
Coronation Scot, L. M. S. leaving Watford Tunnel, 1940Coronation Scot, L.M.S. leaving Watford Tunnel, 1940. It was inaugurated in 1937 for the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth and ran until the start of World War II in 1939
Peninsular and Oriental Pavilion (River Front), c1900.The Peninsular and Oriental Pavilion of the Exposition Universelle of 1889. By T. E. Collcutt, Architect and G. E. Moira and F. L
James Watt, Scottish engineer and inventor, 1833. Watt (1736-1819) was born at Greenock on the Clyde, Scotland, and showed an interest in engineering and invention from an early age
Construction of the Kilsby Tunnel on the London & Birmingham Railway, 8 July 1839. Artist: John Cooke BourneConstruction of the Kilsby Tunnel on the London & Birmingham Railway, 8 July 1837 (1839). Robert Stephenson (1803-1859) was appointed chief engineer of the London & Birmingham Railway (LBR)
God crown you with a crown of glory and righteousness. 1953. Elizabeth II (born 1926), Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms
Beneath the Quadriga, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]
Levant Mine, Cornwall. The Levant Mine operated from the late 18th century until its closure in 1930, mining tin and copper from beneath the sea bed
The Opening of the Universal Exhibition by the President of the Republic, Paris, 1900. The Exposition Universelle of 1900 was a worlds fair held in Paris, France
Underground scene in a coal mine in the Newcastle-upon-Tyne area of England, 1823. Miners hewing coal and carrying away in corves (baskets). From Scenes of British Wealth by the Rev Isaac Taylor
Portrait of Matthew Boulton (1728-1809), 1801-03. Creator: Lemuel Francis AbbottPortrait of Matthew Boulton (1728-1809), 1801-03. Matthew Boulton was one of the leading entrepreneurs and visionaries of the eighteenth century
Passing events, or the tail of the comet of 1853. Artist: George CruikshankPassing events, or the tail of the comet of 1853 ; showing the comet with a grinning face passing beneath the sun, with the tail containing depictions of national events during 1853
The Duchess of York at the time of her wedding, 1923 (1935). Ardath cigarette card, from a series of 50 commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V, 1935
Advert for Barkers of Kensington, 1951. From a guide to the Festival of Britain, 1951
Massacre in the boats off Cawnpore, 1857, (c1860). Massacre of British civilians in what is now known as Kanpur, India. Illustration from The History of the Indian Mutiny, by Charles Ball, Volume I
Prince of Wales, 1902. Portrait of the future King George V (1865-1936) on the occasion of the coronation of his father, King Edward VII
Saltaire works, c1880. Sir Titus Salt (1803-1876) discovered a method of blending alpaca wool with cotton and silk. He is best remembered as the builder of Saltaire Mill near Bradford, Yorkshire
Tring cutting, London & Birmingham Railway, 17 June 1837 (1839). Artist: John Cooke BourneTring cutting, London & Birmingham Railway, 17 June 1837 (1839). Navvies excavating the cutting. Wheelbarrows are filled with spoil at the bottom
New Lanark Mills, Scotland, c1815. Robert Owens (1771-1858) model community of cotton mills and housing. Educational facilities were provided, as well as the worlds first day nursery
Sectional view of a Newcomen steam engine, 1737. Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729) designed his atmospheric or steam engine in 1712
The Menai Bridge, Bangor (North Wales), c1826-c1850. Thomas Telfords suspension bridge over the Menai Straits was built in 1820-1826
Gas lighting apparatus at Royal Mint, London, 1819. Artist: Friedrich AccumGas lighting apparatus at Royal Mint, London. l: Retort. 2: Purifier. 3: Tar cistern. 4: Gas meter. From Frederick Accum Coal Gas, London, 1819. Aquatint
Front cover of a guide to the Festival of Britain, 1951. Between May and September 1951 a grand exhibition was held throughout Great Britain
A Feast in an Italian Villa;Festival in a Palace Garden, 1618-1621. Creator: Sebastian VrancxA Feast in an Italian Villa;Festival in a Palace Garden, 1618-1621
The Coronation of the Virgin Mary, with St Augustine, St Elizabeth of Hungary and Other...1612-1655The Coronation of the Virgin Mary, with St Augustine, St Elizabeth of Hungary and Other Saints, 1612-1655
The Storming of Delhi, the Cashmere Gate, 1857. Creator: UnknownThe Storming of Delhi, the Cashmere Gate, 1857. 'This spirited Engraving, from an original Sketch, represents tha exciting scene of the storming of Delhi, at the Cashmere gate