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The London Commercial Sale Rooms and Mincing Lane, City of London, 1814. Also showing horses pulling a cartload of barrels
How to get un-married, ay, theres the rub!, 1820. Artist: JL MarksHow to get un-married, ay, theres the rub!, 1820. George IV and Queen Caroline are tied back to back; the Queens hand is held by the figure of Justice; Lord Brougham stands on the left; the King is
Jack Ketch executing sentence on a culprit, 1832. ArtistJack Ketch executing sentence on a culprit, 1832. A hangman pulls at a rope secured around the neck of a bust of the Duke of Wellington; John Key, Matthew Wood and Robert Waithman cheer him
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
Riley Birdcage Sprite competing in the Great Weat Motor Club Trial, 1938. Artist: Bill BrunellRiley Birdcage Sprite. Reg. No CPO302. Entry No: 14. Great West M.C. Trial. Date: 20.3.38
Brough Superior and sidecar of W Allan competing in the MCC Edinburgh Trial, 1930Brough Superior s/car 980 cc. Event Entry No: 46. Driver: Allan, W. Place: M.C.C. Edinburgh Trial. Date: 6/7.6.30
Austin Chummy of CWB Marshall getting a tow at the NWLMC London-Gloucester Trial, 1931Austin Chummy 747 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. GK57?. Event Entry No: 40. Driver: Marshall, C.W.B. Award: Silver. Place: NWLMC London-Gloucester. Date: 12.12.31
Horse towing a car up Ibberton Hill, Dorset, MCC Exeter Trial, 1930. Artist: Bill BrunellM.C.C. Exeter Trial. Date: 26/27.12.30
Amilcar of HP Powell, B&HMC Brighton-Beer Trial, Simms Hill, Ilsington, Devon, 1930Amilcar 1087 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. ???857. Driver: Powell, H.P. Finisher. Place: Simms Hill, Ilsington, Dartmoor, Devon. B&HMC Brighton-Beer Trial. Date: 21/22.6.30
1935 Frazer-Nash TT replica being pulled out of a ford during a motoring trial, 1936Frazer-Nash TT Replica 1935 1496 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. BUV1 Later re-registered CKK238. Event Entry No: 1 Chassis No. 2145.. Place: Unidentified Trial. Date: 1936
The Old Superb, illustration from Drakes Drum and Other Songs of the Sea, 1905The Old Superb - So Westward ho! for Trinidad and Eastward ho! for Spain. Illustration from Drakes Drum and Other Songs of the Sea by Henry Newbolt (1862-1938) pub. 1905 (colour litho)
Arthur Draws the Sword from the Stone, 1911Arthur Draws the Sword form the Stone, 1911. The young Arthur pulls the sword from the stone to become King of England. Frontispiece of Stories of the Knights of the Round Table by Henry Gilbert
Moving day in a captured village, France, World War I, 1916. During the Battle of the Somme
Pulling a big gun with a twelve horse team and the help of the gun crew, France, World War I, 1916. During the Battle of the Somme
A British ammunition column finds it hard going, World War I, c1914-c1918. ArtistA British ammunition column finds it hard going, World War I, c1914-c1918
Hikifune, from Momoyo-gusa (The World of Things) Vol II, pub.1909 (colour block woodcut). Pulling the Boat;
The Silly Ass, 1908. Artist: Lance ThackerayThe Silly Ass, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908
The Climbers, 1908. Artist: Lance ThackerayThe Climbers, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908
Early 1940s Diamond T truck pulling a large load, South Yorkshire, 1962. The truck, bearing the unusual registration number of EGG 999 pulls the body of a 2400 Lima drag line unit on a low loader
Wedding couple crossing the river Don, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1961. ArtistWedding couple crossing the river Don, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1961. Photographer Michael Walters with his new bride Patricia wave after they crossed the river Don on a rope pulled ferry boat
Tetley shire horses and dray in front of Micklegate Bar, York, North Yorkshire, 1969. The world famous shire horses gave service to the company for 184 years
Tetley shire horses outside York Minster, North Yorkshire, 1969. Artist: Michael WaltersTetley shire horses outside York Minster, North Yorkshire, 1969. The world famous shire horses gave service to the company for 184 years
Tetley shire horses in the Shambles, York, North Yorkshire, 1969. Artist: Michael WaltersTetley shire horses in the Shambles, York, North Yorkshire, 1969. The world famous shire horses gave service to the company for 184 years
Ferry boat wedding party, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1960. Artist: Michael WaltersFerry boat wedding party, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1960. A wedding party crosses the River Don on a trditional rope pulled barge
Jennings dray, Georgian festival, Cockermouth, Cumbria. Founded in Lorton in 1828 Jennings was Cumbrias largest brewery. The company moved to Cockermouth in 1874
Jonathan Hullss Steam Tug Boat, 1736, (1904)Jonathan Hulls Steam Tug Boat, 1736, (1904). Jonathan Hulls or Hull (baptised 1699 - 1758) was an English inventor, a pioneer of steam navigation. From Social England, Volume V, edited by H.D
Mutual attachment, 1852. Artist: John LeechMutual attachment, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Japanese ladies in rickshaws drawn by coolies, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]
It Was He Who Pulled Her Down, c1930. Artist: W Heath RobinsonIt Was He Who Pulled Her Down, c1930. An illustration from The Marsh Kings Daughter by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen
Rifle Brigade Practising Hill Climbing with Maxim, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III
Edmund and Leof, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John LeechEdmund and Leof, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]
The Emperor Severus leads his Army against the Northern Barbarians, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John LeechThe Emperor Severus leads his Army against the Northern Barbarians, c1860, (c1860). Septimius Severus (145-211) a Roman emperor from 193 to 211
Fox hunting Bishop of the Period, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John LeechFox hunting Bishop of the Period, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of a Fox hunting Bishop c1400. From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]
Atossas Dream, 1880. Artist: FlaxmanAtossas Dream, 1880. Atossa was an Achaemenid empress and daughter of Cyrus the Great and Cassandane. She lived from 550 BC to 475 BC. From Stories from the Greek Tragedies by the Rev. Alfred J
A Settler Clearing His Land, 1912. Artist: Charles RobinsonA Settler Clearing His Land, 1912. European settlement, in New Zealand, increased through the early decades of the 19th century, with numerous trading stations established, especially in the North
The Martyrdom of St. Apolline, c1455, (1939). Artist: Jean FouquetThe Martyrdom of St. Apolline, c1455, (1939). Saint Apollonia was one of a group of 2nd century virgin martyrs who suffered in Alexandria during a local uprising against the Christians prior to
Sawing and planing are made with a pulling instead of a driving motion, c1900, (1921). Artist: Julian Leonard StreetSawing and planing are made with a pulling instead of a driving motion, c1900, (1921). From Mysterious Japan, by Julian Street. [Doubleday, Page & Company, New York & Toronto, 1921]
The Japanese are not slave to possessions. Most can move house by hand-cart, c1900, (1921). From Mysterious Japan, by Julian Street. [Doubleday, Page & Company, New York & Toronto, 1921]
A Sail with Sledges. South of Cape Richthofen. 6 June, 1896, (1897). Artist: August EiebakkeA Sail with Sledges. South of Cape Richthofen. 6 June, 1896, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 2 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]
Over Difficult Pressure Mounds. April, 1895, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 2 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]
Review of The Hon. Artillery Company, 1829 (1909). Artist: Robert HavellReview of The Hon. Artillery Company, 1829 (1909). After George Foster. Scene of Honourable Artillery Company passing in review before Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex
A Morning Ride in a Jinrikisha, Sugita, Japan, 1896. From The Underwood Travel Library - Japan, [Underwood & Underwood, London, New York, 1896]
Avenue of Cryptomerias, Nikko, Japan, 1896. From The Underwood Travel Library - Japan, [Underwood & Underwood, London, New York, 1896]
Bamboo Avenue, Kyoto, Japan, 1896. From The Underwood Travel Library - Japan, [Underwood & Underwood, London, New York, 1896]
Shops and crowds on Batsumati Street, in the native quarter, Yokohama, Japan, 1904. From The Underwood Travel Library - Japan, [Underwood & Underwood, London, New York, 1904]
A move in Slumopolis, London, c1901 (1901). From Living London, Vol. 1, edited by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1901]
Arrest of Lord Hastings and Lord Stanley, . Artist: John LeechArrest of Lord Hastings and Lord Stanley, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of William Hastings, 1st Baron Hastings (c1431-1483) and Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby (1435-1504)
The Landing of William the Conqueror, c1884. Artist: Thomas Strong SeccombeThe Landing of William the Conqueror, c1884. William the Conqueror, 11th century Duke of Normandy and King of England. William (1027-1087)