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4th Hussars, 1889. A print from a supplement of The Army and Navy Gazette, (London, 2 February 1889)
1st Dragoon Guards, 1915. Artist: LE Buckell1st Dragoon Guards, 1915. A print from a supplement of The Army and Navy Gazette, (London, 1 May 1915)
3rd Dragoon Guards, 1915. Artist: LE Buckell3rd Dragoon Guards, 1915. A print from a supplement of The Army and Navy Gazette, (London, 3 July 1915)
Charge of the 5th and 7th Dragoon Guards, review in Windsor Park, 1900. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Volume IV, (Cassell and Company, London, Paris)
Russian wounded leaving Plevna, Russo-Turkish War, 1877-1878, (1900). A print from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Volume IV, (Cassell and Company, London, Paris, New York)
The Queens visit to Victoria Park, London, 1887, (1900). Artist: William Barnes WollenThe Queens visit to Victoria Park, London, 1887, (1900). Queen Victoria in her carriage. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Volume IV, (Cassell and Company)
The King of Prussia Addressing the Berliners, 1848, (1900). Artist: William Barnes WollenThe King of Prussia Addressing the Berliners, 1848, (1900). In the streets of his capital, His Majesty Friedrich Wilhelm IV, King of Prussia, announces the unity of the German nation
Prince Albert hunting near Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, c1840s, (1900). Illustration from The life and times of Queen Victoria by Robert Wilson, (1900)
Eldred Pottinger at Herat, Afghanistan, c1837, (1900). In 1837, Anglo-Indian soldier and diplomatist Pottinger (1811-1843) made a journey through Afghanistan in disguise
The Queens Reception in Hyde Park, London, c1840s, (1900). A reception for Queen Victoria after the news of Oxfords attempt on her life
Lady Godiva, 1861. Godiva or Godgifu (990-1067) is popularly believed to have ridden naked through the streets of Coventry in England. Illustration from The Illustrated London News, (22 June 1861)
Review in Windsor Great Park of the troops from the Ashanti war, 1900. Artist: G DurandReview in Windsor Great Park of the troops from the Ashanti war, 1900. The march past Queen Victoria. During the Ashanti Campaign
Arrival of the Prince of Wales at Jummoo, Cashmere, 1876. The future King Edward VII travels by elephant to Jammu in Kashmir, northern India
Game of polo, 1888. Artist: Stanley L WoodGame of polo, 1888
Mameluke chief, 1798. Artist: James GillrayMameluke chief, 1798. Supposed to be, a correct representation of a Mamaluke Chief; from a Sketch by a French Officer by whom he was taken Prisoner
Prince Maurice III, (1620-1652). Prince Maurice von Simmern, Count Palatine of the Rhine, was the son of Frederick V and Elizabeth of Bohemia
Ancient Playing Cards: King and Queen, (1833). The King of Columbines and the Queen of Rabbits. An engraving from The Sports and Pastimes of the people of England, by Joseph Strutt, (London, 1833)
Bear and Monkey, 13th century, (1833). Dancing bears and monkeys would peform in the public streets. Illustration after a book of prayers in the Harleian Collection of the British Library
A Justing Toy, (1833). Toy knight on horseback, made of brass. An engraving from The Sports and Pastimes of the people of England, by Joseph Strutt, (London, 1833)
Preparation for a Tournament, (1833). Two chief barons at the commencement of a tournament. Illustration after a manuscript in the British Library entitled St Graal
Tilting at the Ring, (1833). Jousting practice: running at the ring (also known as tilting at the quintain) was to ride at full speed, and thrust the point of the lance through the ring
Fixed Quintain, 1344, (1833). Target practice: the fixed quintain consists of a stake fixed into ground, with a shield to aim at
Men and Women in the act of Hawking, 14th century, (1833). Illustration after a manuscript in the British Library. An engraving from The Sports and Pastimes of the people of England
Lady blowing a hunting horn, 14th century, (1833). Illustration after a manuscript in the British Library. An engraving from The Sports and Pastimes of the people of England, by Joseph Strutt
Robinson Crusoe with the Muscovite Caravan, c1719. Passing the Chinese Wall from Peking. Illustration from Daniel Defoes The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York
Queen Elizabeth I rallying her troops at Tilbury, 1588, (19th century). Elizabeth (1533-1603) gave a rousing speech at Tilbury on the River Thames to troops waiting for the Spanish Armada
The King of Cochin riding on an elephant, attended by his Nayro s, c1745. Illustration from Thomas Astleys A New General Collection of Voyages and Travels; consisting of the most esteemed relations
The Betting Post, Humours of Fox Hunting, 1799. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonThe Betting Post, Humours of Fox Hunting, 1799
The Battle of Waterloo, 1815, (c1850s). French cavalry charging British infantry, 18 June 1815. The final and decisive battle of the Napoleonic Wars
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
Clives Victories In India, c1850s. Robert Clive became a Lord for his services in establishing Britains presence in India
The Battle of The Boyne, 1690, (c1850s). The Battle of the Boyne was fought in Ireland for the English, Scottish and Irish thrones. The forces of William III defeated those of the deposed James II
The Duke of Marlborough, early 18th century (c1850s). Marlborough (1650-1722) is often considered the greatest military genius that Britain has produced because of his victories in the War of
Cossack Cavalry, 1914, (1926). Artist: Georges Bertin ScottCossack Cavalry, 1914, (1926)
French cavalry on a reconnaissance mission, Somme, France, 1914. In the face of machine guns, modern artillery and barbed wire
Under Fire, 1914, (1926). Artist: Georges Bertin ScottUnder Fire, 1914, (1926). French horse-drawn artillery at the gallop
Belgian bicycle troops in Haelen, Belgium, August 1914. Artist: MontignyBelgian bicycle troops in Haelen, Belgium, August 1914
Guildford Castle, Guilford, Surrey, 1829. Artist: J StoweGuildford Castle, Guilford, Surrey, 1829. Guildford Castle was built shortly after the Norman Conquest
Sweethearts and Wives, 1882, (1912). Artist: Samuel WallerSweethearts and Wives, 1882, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)
Canadian cavalry, Vimy, France, First World War, April 1917
Duke Robert Goes To Palestine, 11th century, (c1850). Robert went on the First Crusade to the Holy Land in 1096. Colour plate from Pictures of English History, George Routledge & Sons, (London)
The Field Of The Cloth Of Gold, 1520, (c1850). Lavishly decorated tents were constructed at the field of the Cloth of Gold, the meeting place near Calais in France
Edward I Attacks Scotland, (c1850). King Edward (1239-1307) fighting the Scots. Colour plate from Pictures of English History, George Routledge & Sons, (London, New York, c1850)
Henry III And The Barons, (c1850). King Henry III (1207-1272). Colour plate from Pictures of English History, George Routledge & Sons, (London, New York, c1850)
Lady Charles Spencer, mid-18th century, (1912). Artist: William DickinsonLady Charles Spencer, mid-18th century, (1912). A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1912)
Ralph John Lambton and his Horse Undertaker and Hounds, late 18th century, (1912). Artist: Charles TurnerRalph John Lambton and his Horse Undertaker and Hounds, late 18th century, (1912). A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1912)
King George V riding in Windsor Great Park with his sons, c1930s. Illustration from George V and Edward VIII, A Royal Souvenir, by FGH Salusbury
Pillory In The Market, (1885). Based on a popular print. The pillory was a device used in punishment by public humiliation