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Queen Caroline travelling to St Pauls Cathedral, London, 20th November 1820 (1821). Panoramic view of Caroline, Queen Consort of George IV travelling in state to St Pauls Cathedral to give thanks for
A Wood-in Triumph, or a New Idol for the Ragamuffins, 1809. Artist: C WilliamsA Wood-in Triumph, or a New Idol for the Ragamuffins, 1809. A crowd of labourers and beggars doffing their hats or drawing the Lord Mayors coach, containing Sheriff Wood
Rudolph Valentino, Italian actor and film star, 1926. Artist:s and GRudolph Valentino, Italian actor and film star, 1926. Valentino (1895-1926) rose to fame in 1921 when he danced the tango in the film adaptation of Blasco Ibanezs book
Louis XII Declared Father of the People, 1506 (1789). Artist: Jean Baptiste MorretLouis XII Declared Father of the People, 1506 (1789). Louis XII (1462-1515) became King of France in 1498. He was a popular king
Children buying ice-cream from an Italian trader, 20th century. The trader has painted his barrow like a Palermitan cart
Hitler is greeted by the masses as he is driven through the crowd, Germany, c1936Hitler is greeted by the masses as he is driven through the crowd, Germany, 1936. From Germany: The Olympic Year, published by Volk und Reich Verlag. (Berlin, 1936)
Opening of Broughs supermarket, Thurnscoe, South Yorkshire, 1963. Eager shoppers collect their baskets as the doors open on the newly refurbished Broughs Ltd self-service store near Barnsley
A Popular Stall, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington MenpesA Popular Stall, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]
Death of Admiral Blake, 7 August 1657, (c1880). Robert Blake (1598-1657) was an important military commander of the Commonwealth of England
The Steam Boats, leaving Margate, 1820. Artist: John ShuryThe Steam Boats, leaving Margate, 1820. Margate is a seaside town in the district of Thanet in Kent. The towns history is tied closely to the sea and it has a proud maritime tradition
Chants et chansons populaires de France, 1843 (1947). From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]
A View of the Great Industrial Exhibition in Hyde Park, 1859. Artist: JC ArmytageA View of the Great Industrial Exhibition in Hyde Park, 1859. International exhibition organised by Henry Cole and Prince Albert, in London, 1 May to 11 October 1851
The Prince of Wales greeted by the people of Porth, Glamorgan, during a visit to Wales, 1932 (1936)The Prince of Wales greeted by the people of Porth, Glamorgan, during his visit to Wales, 1932 (1936). From Edward The Eighth - Our King, by A.V. Groom. [Allied Newspapers Limited, London, 1936]
Title Page of The Vicar of Wakefield, 1766. Title Page of The Vicar of Wakefield, A Tale by Oliver Goldsmith (1728-1774). It was written from 1761 to 1762 and published in 1766
Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, 1897 (1906). Artist: London Stereoscopic & Photographic CoQueen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, 1897 (1906). Her Majesty returning from the service in Westminster Abbey, (1906). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. VIII
The Duke of Orleans leaves the Royal Palace, Paris, 31st July 1830 (1882-1884). A man waves the republican tricolor as Louis Philippe, Duke of Orleans
Interior view of the Manchester Exhibition, 1857 (late 19th century). The Manchester Treasures of Art Exhibition brought together many of the nations private art collections under one roof
General Lee taking farewell of his soldiers, 1865 (late 19th century). The foremost Confederate general of the American Civil War
General Robert E Lees farwell to his soldiers, 1865 (c1880). The foremost Confederate general of the American Civil War, Lee (1807-1870) took command of the Army of Northern Virginia in 1862
Reception of James II in Dublin, 1689. After the Glorious Revolution of 1688, the parliaments of England and Scotland recognised William III and Mary as King and Queen
Otto I, King of Greece, landing in Nauplia, 6 February 1833 (1900). The son of King Ludwig I of Bavaria, Otto I (1815-1867)
Wellington at Madrid, 1812 (c1850s). The Duke of Wellington welcomed by the people of Madrid after capturing the city during his campaign to drive the French out of Spain
Elisabeth, Queen Consort of Albert I of Belgium (1926). Artist: J SimontElisabeth, Queen Consort of Albert I of Belgium (1926). Although German by birth, Elisabeth, Queen of the Belgians (1876-1965)
Albert I of Belgium on the way to parliament, 1914. Despite its status as a neutral country, Belgium was invaded by Germany on 4 August 1914 after the Belgian government refused a German ultimatum
Lille being liberated by the British 5th Army, France, 17 October 1918General Sir William Birdwood being recived by the mayor of Lille, October 1918, (1926). General Birdwood and his troops were welcomed by joyous crowds in Lille on 17 October 1918 as they entered
Lille being liberated by the British, France, 17 October 1918. General Sir William Birdwood and his troops were welcomed by joyous crowds as they entered the city, occupied by the Germans since 1914
The Triumph of Marat, 1793. Immortal defender of the people and their rights, he brings down the great and overturns the throne
The arrest of Francois Coppee, 1902. Coppee (1842-1908) was a French poet and novelist. Politically he was an extreme nationalist and was one of the founders of the Ligue de la Patrie Francaise
Musicians of the French Republican Guard, Turin, Italy, 1902. Artist: YrondyMusicians of the French Republican Guard, Turin, Italy, 1902. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 20th July 1902
Festivity popular with Paul Deschanel, President of France, 1900. Artist: Oswaldo TofaniFestivity popular with Paul Deschanel, President of France, 1900. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 8th July 1900
The new wildcat house at the Jardin des Plantes, Paris, 1895. Artist: Oswaldo TofaniThe new wildcat house at the Jardin des Plantes, Paris, 1895. People queuing to look at captive tigers. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 31st March 1895
A Popular Singer, 19th century. Artist: Jean Pierre NorblinA Popular Singer, 19th century
Popular festivities, mid 19th century. A young couple dance round a garlanded pole (Maypole) while a second couple wait outside the inn to take their turn
Jenny Lind, the Swedish Nightingale, on the US mail boat Atlantic, Liverpool, August 1850. Opera singer Jenny lind, being given an enthusiastic send-off on her journey to America
Louis XII proclaimed Father of the People at the States General of Tours, 1506, c1819-c1861. Artist: Jean Louis BezardLouis XII proclaimed Father of the People at the States General of Tours, 14 May 1506, c1818-1861. Louis XII (1462-1515) became King of France in 1498
Robert Peel, British statesman, arriving at the House of Commons, London, January, 1846. Peel (1788-1850) receives an enthusiastic welcome from onlookers
Arrival of the Patriots of Rouen, Elbeut and Le Havre, Paris, 30th July 1830. Scene during the French Revolution of July 1830
A Very Greasy Pole, 1859. John Bright climbs the greasy pole of the Reform Bill, topped by the ham of popularity. Bright was an outspoken advocate reform