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An Aerial Cricket Match of the Future, c1918 (1919). Artist: W Heath RobinsonAn Aerial Cricket Match of the Future, c1918 (1919). From The Wonder Book of Aircraft for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co. Limited, London, Melbourne and Toronto, 1919]
Thursday, 1880, (c1902). Creator: UnknownThursday, 1880, (c1902). After a painting, also known as Tomorrow will be Friday, in the Tate Gallery, London. A group of Franciscans fishing, as they were forbidden to eat meat on Fridays
The Featherd Fair in a Fright, 18th century. Women with elaborate feathered hairdos flee from angry ostriches who want their feathers back
Christmas in Leap Year - by Florence Claxton, 1860. Creator: GilksChristmas in Leap Year - by Florence Claxton, 1860. 'Humorous' vignettes depicting a tradition, known as Bachelor's Day or Ladies' Privilege
'That diabolical Hammock', 1886. Creator: Unknown'That diabolical Hammock', 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"
'Our Umbrellas', 1886. Creator: Unknown'Our Umbrellas', 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"
''The Intruding Puppies, after Sir Edwin Landseer, RA', 1891. Creator: Harrison''The Intruding Puppies, after Sir Edwin Landseer, RA', 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891
Wood Chopper Puppet, c. 1937. Creator: Bertha SempleWood Chopper Puppet, c. 1937
1908 Deasy testing pedestrian road safety device. Creator: Unknown1908 Deasy testing pedestrian road safety device
1932 Purves Dynasphere. Creator: Unknown1932 Purves Dynasphere
Man holding a sign, 19th century. Creator: UnknownMan holding a sign, 19th century. Figure in large spectacles and patched trousers, holding a blank sign which could be used for advertising text, invitations etc
Conception beyond Expression, or The Acme of Pictorial Criticism, 1829. Creator: John PhillipsConception beyond Expression, or The Acme of Pictorial Criticism, 1829 (coloured etching). 19th century caricature of an exhibition at the Royal Academy that many of the viewers are clearly less than
Illustration from Life of an Actor, pub. 1825. Creator: Theodore Lane (1800-28)Illustration from Life of an Actor, by Pierce Egan (1772-1848), published 1825 (colour engraving)
Dogs dressed in clothes, 1930s. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesDogs dressed in clothes, 1930s. Dogs in human clothes - one dressed in a jacket, and the other in a shawl and bonnet
Mr. Jorrocks takes a Ride at the Fete at St. Cloud, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenMr. Jorrocks takes a Ride at the Fe te at St. Cloud, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country
Sporting in France- Mr. Jorrocks beats the Baron for Speed, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenSporting in France- Mr. Jorrocks beats the Baron for Speed, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks
Mr. Jorrocks renounces the Acquaintance of the Yorkshireman, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenMr. Jorrocks renounces the Acquaintance of the Yorkshireman, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks
Mr Jorrockss Surprise on seeing the Paris Diligence My Vig, heres Wombwell sMr Jorrockss Surprise on seeing the Paris Diligence My Vig, heres Wombwells Wild-beast Show, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks
Oh Gentlemen! Gentlemen! heres a lamentable Occurrence, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenOh Gentlemen! Gentlemen! heres a lamentable Occurrence, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country
The Pleasures of a Margate Steam Packet, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenThe Pleasures of a Margate Steam Packet, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country
The Baron vills his Wet, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenThe Baron vills his Wet, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country
Mr. Jorrocks declares his Inability to subscribe to the Surrey Stag-hounds, 1838Mr. Jorrocks declares his Inability to subscribe to the Surrey Stag-hound, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks
Squire Cheatums Keeper attacks the Murderer of Old Tom, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenSquire Cheatums Keeper attacks the Murderer of Old Tom, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country
Old Tom, the Veteran Hare, and his Experiences, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenOld Tom, the Veteran Hare, and his Experiences, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country
Mr. Jorrocks introduces the Yorkshireman to the Surrey, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenMr. Jorrocks introduces the Yorkshireman to the Surrey, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country
Mr. Jorrocks telegraphs the Fox, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenMr. Jorrocks telegraphs the Fox, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country
The Appearance of Swell astonishes the Surrey Hunt, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenThe Appearance of Swell astonishes the Surrey Hunt, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country
Frontispiece, Jorrockss Jaunts and Jollities, Highly Illustrated, 1838Frontispiece, Jorrockss Jaunts and Jollities; or, The Hunting, Shooting, Racing, Driving, Sailing, Eating, Eccentric and Extravagant Exploits of That Renowned Sporting Citizen, Mr
John Jorrocks, Esq. M. S. H. etc. etc. etc. etc. A Citizen of Credit of Renown, 1838John Jorrocks, Esq. M.S.H. etc. etc. etc. etc. A Citizen of Credit of Renown, 1838. Jorrocks pulls the bell-rope to summon a servant, while writing with a quill pen
Lift me up! Tie me in my Chair! Fill my Glass!, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenLift me up! Tie me in my Chair! Fill my Glass!, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country
Mr. Jorrocks makes a Faux Pas at the Countess de Jacksons Ball, 1838. ArtistMr. Jorrocks makes a Faux Pas at the Countess de Jacksons Ball, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks
The Table d Hote- Water, I do declare, - with Worms in it, 1838. ArtistThe Table d Ho te- Water, I do declare, - with Worms in it, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks
Mr. Jorrocks makes his Entree into the Newmarket Betting-ring, 1838. ArtistMr. Jorrocks makes his Entre e into the Newmarket Betting-ring, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks
Mr Jorrockss Hunt Breakfast: a Terrible Surprise, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenMr Jorrockss Hunt Breakfast: a Terrible Surprise, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country
Swell and the Surrey. The Hounds in Full Cry, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenSwell and the Surrey. The Hounds in Full Cry, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country
Cover of the humorous magazine La Ignorancia, which appeared in Palma between 1879 - 1883, No. 1, 2nd season, Majorca, January 1892
Best Mode of Going to Bartholomew Fair, c1825. Artist: Theodore LaneBest Mode of Going to Bartholomew Fair, c1825. A man wearing a spiked barrel, marked By Your Leave. Possibly a derogatory comment on the Irish, as he is wearing green, and carries a wooden club
Perambulators in Hyde Park!, London, 1819Perambulators in Hyde Park! London, 1819; pedestrians and chickens fall and scatter before cyclists
Napoleon on a plate ready to be carved, 1814. A satire on Napoleon Bonaparte, who appears, skewered like a fowl, on a plate, bearing the City arms
Going it by steam, (1829?). Artist: Robert SeymourGoing it by steam, 1829; showing a steam engine, to which a coach has been attached, exploding, causing passengers to fly into the air or fall heavily
Exhibition at the Royal Horticultural Society, London, 1826. Artist: George CruikshankExhibition at the Royal Horticultural Society, London, 1826. An unusual exhibition in the Great Room of the Horticultural Society in Lower Regent Street, Westminster, London
The Balloon Kettle, St Georges Fields, Southwark, London, 1852. A large kettle mounted on a cart
St Georges Fields, Southwark, London, c1775. A large woman having difficulty passing through a gap in a fence, much to the amusement of the men near by
The Cockney in a Slough, 1804. A cockney on horseback is enticed into a mire by a country yokel who claims that the ground is firm
The Ladies Contrivance, 1777. Two sedan chairs pass on the cobbled street, the nearer one has been specially enlarged to accommodate a woman sporting an enormous hair-style which was the fashion of
MG M type and Bugatti Type 43 taking part in the Bugatti Owners Club gymkhana, 5 July 1931Left: MG M 847 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. GK1284. Right: Bugatti Type 43 2262S cc. Vehicle Reg. No. GK17 Later Changed to JTX757. Place: Bugatti O.C. Gymkhana. Date: 5.7.31
Philanthropic Consolations after the loss of the Slave Bill, 1796Philanthropic Consolations after the loss of the Slave Bill, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving). Satirical cartoon showing abolitionists William Wilberforce (1759-1833) and Bishop Horsley (1733-1806)
The End of Julius Caesar, 1852. Artist: John LeechThe End of Julius Caesar, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]. (Colorised black and white print)