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Prince Charlie at the Battle of Culloden, c1907. From My Book of True Stories. [Blackie and Son Limited, London]
Who dares kill Marius?, 1852. Artist: John LeechWho dares kill Marius?, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
General Janssens at the Battle of Blaauwberg, 1909. Artist: Joseph Ratcliffe SkeltonGeneral Janssens at the Battle of Blaauwberg, 1909. The Battle of Blaauwberg, also known as the Battle of Cape Town, was fought near Cape Town on 8th January 1806
Richmond at Sea, c1884. Artist: Thomas Strong SeccombeRichmond at Sea, c1884. From Comic Sketches from English History for Children of Various Ages with Descriptive Rhymes by Lieut.-Colonel T. S. Secombe. [W. H. Allen & Co. London, c1884]
Britain on Guard, 1940, (1940). On 14th May 1940, Prime Minister Eden announced the formation of a Home Guard of Local Defence Volunteers, many of whom were veterans
Canadas Airmen Arrive, 1939, (1940). The arrival of Canadian Air Force in Britain on 31st December 1939, a total of seven thousand Canadian recruits arrived in the last months of 1939
Mr Muffington on Placid Joe (late Pull Devil), 1865. Artist: John LeechMr Muffington on Placid Joe (late Pull Devil), 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co
The View, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight BrowneThe View, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]
The Cock Pit, c1840, (1917). Artist: George PresburyThe Cock Pit, c1840. Cockfighting enthusiasts from a cross-section of society gamble and squabble. The blind Lord Albermarle Bertie (centre)
Tally Ho!, c1820. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenTally Ho!, c1820. A self portrait of the artist Henry Alken as Ben Tally Ho!. After an original work by Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851)
Scene from Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, 1836. Artist: James MahoneyScene from Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, 1871. Oliver Twist causes a sensation in the childrens ward of the workhouse by asking for a second helping of porridge
The officer and the barbers boy, 18th century (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume II, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880
The Tempest
En voulez des-z-homards? (would you like some lobsters?). Artist: BordierEn voulez des-z-homards? (would you like some lobsters?). A print from Le Rire
Tug-of-war at the Mill Hill Junior School sports day, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)
How to shout and blow horns, 15th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 15th century illustration in a manuscript of Gaston Phoebus
St Peter Martyr, 16th century, (1937). Artist: Luca BertelliSt Peter Martyr, 16th century, (1937). A print from Titian Paintings and Drawings, introduction by Hans Tietze, Phaidon Press, Vienna, 1937
English Travelling, or the First Stage from Dover, 1785. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonEnglish Travelling, or the First Stage from Dover, 1785. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily
French Travelling, or the First Stage from Calais, 1792. Artist: F DukesFrench Travelling, or the First Stage from Calais, 1792. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily
The Female Orators, 1768. Artist: RennoldsonThe Female Orators, 1768. Two women are having an argument while a dog and a small boy steal from their baskets of market wares
Miridites and Albanians building stone batteries for mountain defences, Albania, 1880. Artist: ChombergMiridites and Albanians building stone batteries for mountain defences, Albania, 1880
Water Cresses, Hanover Square, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis
Strawberries, Covent Garden, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis
A Showman, Hyde Park Corner, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis
Sand O, St Giless Church, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis
Slippers, Somerset House, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis
Sweep Soot O, Foundling Hospital, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis
Old Clothes!, Fitzroy Square, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis
A Poor Sweep, Sir!, Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis
Rabbits, Portland Place, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis
Rhubarb, Russell Square, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis
New Potatoes, Middlesex Hospital, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis
Milk Below!, Cavendish Square, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis
Matches, Mansion House, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis
Mackerel, Billingsgate, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis
Lavender, Temple Bar, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis
Knives to Grind, Whitehall, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis
Hot Spiced Gingerrbread, Pantheon, London, 1806Hot Spiced Gingerrbread, Pantheon, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis
Hotloaves, St Martins Church, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis
Door Mats, Charing Cross, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis
Dust O!, New Church, Strand, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis
Hair Brooms, Shoreditch Church, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis
Green Hasteds, Newgate, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis
Chairs to Mend, Soho Square, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis
Cherries, St Jamess Palace, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis
Buy a Bill of the Play, Drury Lane Theatre, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History
Cats and Dogs Meat!, Bethlem Hospital, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis
Brick Dust, Portman Square, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis