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The Battle of Blenheim, 1704 (1906). Central portion of the original painting by Louis Laguerre. The Battle of Blenheim (referred to in some countries as the Battle of Hochstadt)
Procession approaching the Town Hall, Manchester, 1887. The Prince and Prinncess of Wales visited Manchester in May 1887 to open the Royal Jubilee Exhibition
Prince Rupert at the Battle of Edgehill, 1642 (1887). Prince Rupert of the Rhine, nephew of King Charles I, leading the Royalist cavalry in a charge at Edgehill
Reception of General Roberts in Mandalay at the east gate of the palace, Burma, 1887. Artist: A ForestierReception of General Roberts in Mandalay at the east gate of the palace, Burma, 1887. General Frederick Sleigh Roberts was appointed Commander-in-Chief of British forces in India in 1885
Night march on Harpers Ferry, Virginia, c1861 (c1880). Harpers Ferry was the site of a federal armoury. In 1859 the abolitionist John Brown attacked the armoury in an attempt to acquire weapons to
Simon Bolivar monument, Lima, Peru, early 20th century. Bolivar (1783-1830) is known as the Liberator of South America from Spanish rule
The Massacre of Peterloo, or Britons Strike Home, 1819 (1904). Artist: George CruikshankThe Massacre of Peterloo, or Britons Strike Home, 1819 (1904). On 16th August 1819, soldiers of the 15th Hussars charging an unarmed crowd gathered on St Peters Field in Manchester to hear speeches
The seal of King Henry II of England, 12th century. From the original in the British Museum
Wentworth Mansion, New Hampshire, USA, c18th century (1921). Artist: James PrestonWentworth Mansion, New Hampshire, USA, c18th century (1921). Plate taken from Famous Colonial Houses, by Paul M Hollister, published by David McKay (Philadelphia, 1921)
The Haunted House, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, c18th century (1921). Artist: James PrestonThe Haunted House, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, c18th century (1921). LaLaurie House was located at 1140 Royal Street in New Orleans
A woman sitting on a rearing horse, 1898. Artist: Aubrey BeardsleyA woman sitting on a rearing horse, 1898. Plate taken from The Studio magazine, volume 13, no 62 (London, 14th May 1898)
10th Hussars after repulsing a Boer attack, Colesberg, South Africa, 4th January 1900. Artist: Underwood & Underwood10th Hussars after repulsing a Boer attack, Colesberg, South Africa, 4th January 1900. Stereoscopic card
Field Marshal Lord Roberts and staff cheering the Queen, Pretoria, South Africa, 5th June 1900. Raising the Union Jack on the occupation of Pretoria
Major-General John French, the intrepid cavalry leader, Pretoria, South Africa, Boer War, 1901. French commanded the British 1st Cavalry Brigade in the Second Boer War
The 38th Battery at the Modder before taking part in Roberts advance, South Africa, Boer War, 1900. Stereoscopic card
Nouvelle preuve de bienveillance. Artist: GarnierNouvelle preuve de bienveillance. (The deputy soldier, New proof of benevolence). A print from Le Rire
The Battle of Marston Moor, 1644. The North lost to the king. The Parliamentarians under Thomas Fairfax defeated the Royalists at this battle in Yorkshire
The Battle of the Spurs, 1513. The headlong flight of French chivalry. Fought at Guinegate in Belgium, the battle earned its name form the haste with which the French cavalry fled the field after
Battle of Waterloo, 1815. The Scots Greys under Major-General Sir William Ponsonby charge two batteries of French Artillery, after having taken the colours of the 105th Regiment
Sports day at Narsampet, India, 1905. Stereoscopic slide. Detail
Camels in the desert outside Cairo, Egypt, c1920s. Plate taken From In the Land of the Pharaohs, published by Lehnert & Landrock (Cairo)
The Kasr-El-Nile Bridge, Cairo, Egypt, c1920s. Plate taken From In the Land of the Pharaohs, published by Lehnert & Landrock (Cairo)
The Tombs of the Califs, Cairo, Egypt, c1920s. Plate taken From In the Land of the Pharaohs, published by Lehnert & Landrock (Cairo)
An oasis near Cairo, Egypt, c1920s. Plate taken From In the Land of the Pharaohs, published by Lehnert & Landrock (Cairo)
The Pyramids of Giza, Cairo, Egypt, c1920s. Plate taken From In the Land of the Pharaohs, published by Lehnert & Landrock (Cairo)
The Narrow Escape of Marlborough, 18th century (19th century). Print taken from Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume IV, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin and Co
General Porfirio Diaz (1830-1915), President of Mexico, c1900s. Diaz was a Mexican-American War volunteer, French Intervention hero, and President of Mexico
Scene at a Belfast riot (late 19th century). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol IX
The Great Seal of Queen Victoria, c1895. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume VII (c1895)
Major Sprague and the Indians, c1895. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume VII (c1895)
The Great Seal of King William IV, c1895. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume VII (c1895)
The Great Seal of King George IV, c1895. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume VII (c1895)
Viceregal staff and his daughter taking part in the elephant procession, Delhi, India, 1900s. Artist: H Hands & SonViceregal staff and the Viceroys daughter taking part in the elephant procession, Delhi, India, 1900s.Stereoscopic card. Detail
Sir Pertab Singh, Delhi, India, 1900s. Artist: H Hands & SonSir Pertab Singh, Delhi, India, 1900s. Stereoscopic card. Detail
Returning to camp after a days shoot in the Behar jungle, India, 1909. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodReturning to camp after a days shoot in the Behar jungle, India, 1909. Stereoscopic card. Detail
Kurdish cavalry, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVI, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)
The Kizil-Kum Desert, Dussibal Wells, Asia, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)
Gaucho sweethearts exchange mate cups, Argentina, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire
A girl on a camel litter, Algeria, 1922. Artist: CreteA girl on a camel litter, Algeria, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire
General Rimington, Sir Pertab Singh and the Rajah of Rutlam, France, 1900s. Artist: CrownGeneral Rimington, Sir Pertab Singh and the Rajah of Rutlam, France, 1900s. Stereoscopic slide. Detail
A Punjabi princess riding an elephant in a procession, Delhi, India, 1900s. Artist: H Hands & SonA Punjabi princess riding an elephant in a procession, Delhi, India, 1900s. Stereoscopic card. Detail
Punjabi horsemen outside the railway station at Delhi, India, 1900s. Artist: H Hands & SonPunjabi horsemen outside the railway station at Delhi, India, 1900s. Stereoscopic card. Detail
An elephant procession passing Jumma Masjid, Delhi, India, 1900s. Artist: H Hands & SonAn elephant procession passing Jumma Masjid, Delhi, India, 1900s. Stereoscopic card. Detail
Tuaregs on a journey, North Africa, 1895. Artist: Ivan PranishnikoffTuaregs on a journey, North Africa, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XXII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)
A corral, Patagonia, Argentina, 1895. Artist: Alfred ParisA corral, Patagonia, Argentina, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XXXVIII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)
Allegorical view of Asia, early 20th century (1926). Artist: Cornelis de VisscherAllegorical view of Asia, early 20th century (1926). From Apollo magazine, volume IV, no 24, December 1926
Allegorial view of Europe, early 17th century (1926). Artist: Cornelis de VisscherAllegorial view of Europe, early 17th century (1926). From Apollo magazine, volume IV, no 24, December 1926
An Araucanian (Mapuche) chief and his staff, Chile / Argentina, 1895An Araucanian (Mapuche) chief and his staff, Chile/Argentina, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XXXVI, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co