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The Victory, c1870. HMS Victory best known as Lord Nelsons flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805 moored in Portsmouth harbour
The British and Russian royal families, 1909, (1951). Creator: Arthur William DebenhamThe British and Russian royal families, 1909, (1951). An official photograph to mark the visit to this country in 1909 of the late Czar and Czarina of Russia
Getting Electric Light ready -- H. M. S. Edinburgh, c1900. Creator: UnknownGetting Electric Light ready -- H.M.S. Edinburgh, c1900. From " The British Navy - Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]
The Diver -- H. M. S. Blake, c1900. Creator: UnknownThe Diver -- H.M.S. Blake, c1900. From " The British Navy - Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]
After Barbette -- H. M. S. Revenger, c1900. Creator: UnknownAfter Barbette -- H.M.S. Revenger, c1900. From " The British Navy - Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]
Working a 3-pounder -- H. M. S. Blake, c1900. Creator: UnknownWorking a 3-pounder -- H.M.S. Blake, c1900. From " The British Navy - Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]
King George VI on Holiday at Osborne in 1899, 1937. Creator: UnknownKing George VI on Holiday at Osborne in 1899, 1937. His Royal Highness Prince Albert of Wales 1901-1910, became King George VI on 11 December 1936
At the Seaside, 1902. Creator: UnknownAt the Seaside, 1902. From " The Windsor Magazine Vol. XVI - June to November 1902". [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London, 1902]
Nearing Home, 1881. Creator: UnknownNearing Home, 1881. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]
Boyhood Days in Ireland, 1881, (1945). Creator: UnknownBoyhood Days in Ireland, 1881, (1945). Portrait of British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) aged seven, wearing a sailor suit
Woman with sailor top, c1950. Creator: Shirley MarkhamWoman with sailor top, c1950. Fashion illustration. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952
H. R. H. Prince John, 1919. Creator: Ernest BrooksH.R.H. Prince John, 1919. Prince John of the United Kingdom (1905-1919), son of King George V and Queen Mary, suffered from epilepsy and died aged 13
Sailors on board cabin cruiser, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesSailors on board cabin cruiser, 1914
Rhe largest British racing yachts compete during Cowes Week, 1937Off Cowes, in the Isle of Wight, the largest British racing yachts compete during Cowes Week, the first week in August, 1937. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol
King Edward Returning to His Yacht from the Island of Rab, 1937King Edward Returning to His Yacht from the Island of Rab, 11 August 1936 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]
The Kings Personal Aides-De-Camp, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]
Still-sailor-suited - Prince Albert at the age of six, c1901 (1937)Still-sailor-suited - Prince Albert at the age of six, 1901 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]
An indication of a career-to-be: Sailor-suited Prince Albert, c1900, (1937)An indication of a career-to-be: Sailor-suited Prince Albert, c1900 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]
L the Lively, 1903. Artist: John HassallL the Lively, 1903. An initial letter L from a child alphabet. From An A.B.C. of Everyday People, by G. E. Farrow. [Dean & Son Limited, London, 1903]
G the Generous, 1903. Artist: John HassallG the Generous, 1903. An initial letter G from a child alphabet. From An A.B.C. of Everyday People, by G. E. Farrow. [Dean & Son Limited, London, 1903]
Clearing the Streets of Alexandria, c1896, (1902). The Bombardment of Alexandria in Egypt (11-13 July 1882) by the British Mediterranean Fleet. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. II
The Mother of the Navy seeing the boys off to China, 1900. Artist: CribbThe Mother of the Navy seeing the boys off to China, 1900. Dame Agnes Weston (1840-1918), popularly known as Aggie Weston or Ma Weston
King George V as a yachtsman, c1935. Steering his racing cutter Britannia and inset as a cadet aboard the Bacchante. From The Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Record Number 1910-1935
O. H. M. S, O. H. O. S. (on his own), O. H. M. S. 1916O.H.M.S, O.H.O.S. (on his own), O.H.M.S. 1916. Printed by Shackell, Edwards & Co. Ltd. From The British Printer Vol. XXIX. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1916]
A Geyser, 1912. Artist: Charles RobinsonA Geyser, 1912. A geyser in New Zealnd. From More About The Empire by Alice Talwin Morris. [Blackie and Son Limited, London, Glasgow and Bombay, 1912]
Cynosure of All Eyes in the Processions: The State Coach, 1937. King George ascended the throne upon the abdication of his brother, King Edward VIII, on 11th December 1936
Taking a submarine mine out of stores, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]
Inside the Barbette of a Battleship showing the opened breech of a 13 5 inch gun, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]
Fitting up an Electric Contact Mine, 1914. A naval mine is a self-contained explosive device placed in water to damage or destroy surface ships or submarines
British sailors round a hole in the deck of their vessel, 1915British sailors round a hole in the deck of their vessel, caused by a shell from one of the Turkish forts, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915
Rifle drill on board a British battleship, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]
But when the governess arrives, life took a more serious aspect, 1881 (1945)But when the governess arrives, life took a more serious aspect, 1881, (1945). Winston Churchill aged seven, in 1881. From Winston Churchill: His Life in Pictures, by Ben Tucker. [Sagall Press, Ltd
Rifle Drill, c1900, (1910). Rifle drill on board the training ship Exmouth. The Exmouth was Captained by W. S. Bourchier. From The Strand Magazine. [George Newnes Ltd. London, 1910]
Flints Pointer, c1910, (1934). Artist: Monro Scott OrrFlints Pointer, c1910, (1934). Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), first published in 1883. An illustrated scene of Captain Flint. From The Bookman - Special Christmas Number 1934
William IV, 1856. Artist: Alfred CrowquillWilliam IV, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]
Sailor Boys in the Game Room at the Royal Sailors Rest, Devonport, 1901. From The Sunday Strand Vol. IV, [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1901]
The German Emperor as a Boy, c1870, (1917). Artist: J Russell & SonsThe German Emperor as a Boy, c1870, (1917). A photograph of Wilhelm II (1859-1941) taken when visiting his grandmother Queen Victoria. From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]
Queen Victoria with her great-granchildren at Osborne House, Isle of Wight, 1900. The Queen with Princes Edward, Albert, Henry and Princess Mary
The Spirit of St. Nazaire, 1940-1942, (1943). As part of Operation Ariel, Saint-Nazaire like Dunkirk became an evacuation point for the British back to England. From Combined Operations, 1940-1942
Sailors in Camp, US Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, c1911. Guantanamo Bay is located at the southeastern end of Cuba and is the largest harbour on the south side of the island
Receiving shells for the naval guns on the deck of a battleship, c1914. Loading ammunition onto a battleship during World War I. From The Manchester Guardian: History of the War, Vol. II.-1914-15
Queen Victoria (1819-1901) pictured with some of her great-grandchildren, at Osborne House on the IsQueen Victoria (1819-1901) at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, 1900.With the children of the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George V and Queen Mary of Teck)
The Terrors of the Law, 1881 (1891). Artist: George du MaurierThe Terrors of the Law, 1881 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891
Prince George of Wales, c1900s(?). Artist: SpeaightPrince George of Wales, c1900s(?). Portrait of the future King George VI, second son of King George V of the United Kingdom, wearing a sailor suit
Three generations of the British Royal Family, c1903. King Edward VII (1841-1910) and Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) with the future King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary (1867-1953)
The Russian Imperial family, c1894 (1964). Nicholas II, Grand Duke George, the Empress Maria Feodorovna, Grand Duchess Olga, Grand Duchess Xenia, Grand Duke Michael, the Emperor Alexander III
James Hall (1900-1940) and Clara Bow (1905-1965), American actors, 20th century. Bow was widely recognised as an archetypal flapper and was the original It Girl
The Duke of York, aged six, 1901-1902 (1923). A print from The Illustrated London News Wedding Number, 28th April 1923