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Locomotion, the first steam locomotive, at the Railway Jubilee, Darlington, Durham, 19th century. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume X, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin and Co
Hadendoan people, East Africa, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire
German troops travelling by train to the eastern front, First World War, 1914. Illustration from The Great War HW Wilson, Vol I, (London, 1914)
Christ Church and Coal Staith, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1829. Artist: T OwenChrist Church and Coal Staith, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1829. An early steam locomotive hauls a train of coal wagons across a bridge, observed by onlookers
The Bowery, New York, USA, 1900. Artist: BL SingleyThe Bowery, New York, 1900. The Bowery is the name of a street and a small neighbourhood in the southern portion of the New York City borough of Manhattan
Smashed locomotive at Peronne, France, First World War, 1917, (c1920). Illustration from The Illustrated War Record of the Most Notable Episodes in the Great European War 1914-1918, seventh edition
A train driver, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)
Paddington Station, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeishPaddington Station, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)
A train fireman, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)
A train porter, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)
Southwards in Search of the Sun, 1905. Artist: BemroseSouthwards in Search of the Sun, 1905. Advertisement for the International Sleeping Car and European Express Trains Company, 1905. From The Connoisseur (January 1905)
Hop-pickers leaving London Bridge at midnight, 1900. Print from The Illustrated London News (8 September 1900)
The Royal Train leaving Kandy station, Sri Lanka, c1910s
An Active Service Conference on the Western Front, First World War, 1917, (c1920). Newton Diehl Baker, the American Secretary of War, with Generals Pershing and Walsh
A train passing through the Rocky Mountains, USA, 19th century. Artist: TaylorA train passing through the Rocky Mountains, USA, 19th century
Bridge over the Niagara, Canada, 19th century
The Flying Scotsman steam locomotive, 20th century. The Flying Scotsman was built in 1923 for the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) at Doncaster Works to designs by Sir Nigel Gresley
Young girls, 13th century, (1910). The robes are looped up in festoons to prevent them trailing on the ground. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London)
Bellinzona, Switzerland, early 20th century(?)
Marriage of Princess Helena and Prince Christian, 5 July 1866 (late 19th century)Marriage of Princess Helena and Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, 5 July 1866 (late 19th century). Princess Helena (1846-1923), daughter of Queen Victoria
Tank engine, steam locomotive built by Kerr, Stuart and Co, early 20th century. Artist: Raphael TuckTank engine, steam locomotive built by Kerr, Stuart and Co, early 20th century. Kerr, Stuart & Co was a locomotive supplier founded in 1883
4-4-0 tender engine, steam locomotive built by Kerr, Stuart and Co, early 20th century. Artist: Raphael Tuck4-4-0 tender engine, steam locomotive built by Kerr, Stuart and Co, early 20th century. Kerr, Stuart & Co was a locomotive supplier founded in 1883
4-6-0 tender engine, steam locomotive built by Kerr, Stuart and Co, early 20th century. Artist: Raphael Tuck4-6-0 tender engine, steam locomotive built by Kerr, Stuart and Co, early 20th century. Kerr, Stuart & Co was a locomotive supplier founded in 1883
Tay Bridge, Scotland, 1902
Corcovado, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, c1900s
Gare St Lazare, c1900-1915 (1924). Artist: Charles HeymanGare St Lazare, c1900-1915 (1924). A print from A History of French Etching from the 16th Century to the Present Day, by F L Leipnik, John Lane the Bodley Head Limited, London, 1924
Early locomotives, 19th century, (c1920). From the top left: Puffing Billy, 1813; The Locomotion, 1823;, The Rocket, 1829; and the Sans Pareil, 1829
The spire of St Martin, Ludgate silhouetted against the bulk of St Pauls, London, 1926-1927. Artist: FrithThe spire of St Martin, Ludgate silhouetted against the bulk of St Paul s, London, 1926-1927. A steam train is crossing the viaduct
Ice Boat Race on the Hudson River, 19th century. Artist: Currier and IvesIce Boat Race on the Hudson River, 19th century
Arrival of Train at North Station, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest FlammarionArrival of Train at North Station, Paris, 1931. Crowds at the Gare du Nord. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)
Queen Elizabeth in coronation robes, 1937. Portrait of Elizabeth (1900-2002), Queen Consort of George VI of the United Kingdom. She later became the Queen Mother
The Stockton & Darlington Railway, 1825 (1900). Opened on 27 September, 1825, the Stockton & Darlington Railway (S&DR) was the worlds first public railway
Freight yards, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, c1920s. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Canada 2nd series
Connaught Tunnel, British Columbia, Canada, c1920s. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Canada 2nd series
Countess of Dufferin, Canada, c1920s. The first steam locomotive to operate in the Canadian prairie provinces. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Canada 1st series
Canadian Pacific sleeping car, Canada, c1920s. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Canada 1st series
Canadian Pacific passenger engine, Canada, c1920s. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Canada 1st series
The Prince of Wales as chancellor of the University of Wales, Bangor, 1923. The future King Edward VIII in military uniform and ceremonial robes
The queen presenting the Albert Medal to coastguard George Oatley, late 19th century, (1900). Queen Victoria decorates one of her subjects
Marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, 13 March 1879, (1900). Artist: Sydney Prior HallMarriage of the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, 13 March 1879, (1900). Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, a son of Queen Victoria, married Princess Luise Margarete of Prussia at St
The queen at High Wycombe railway station during a visit to Hughenden, late 19th century, (1900). Queen Victoria visits the Buckinghamshire country home of Benjamin Disraeli, twice prime minister
Aqueduct near Queretaro, Mexico, late 19th century. Artist: John L StoddardAqueduct near Queretaro, Mexico, late 19th century. A steam train passing under the aqueduct which was built in the 18th century
The marriage of Princess Louise, 21 March 1871, (1900). Artist: Sydney Prior HallThe marriage of Princess Louise, 21 March 1871, (1900). The marriage of Queen Victorias daughter Louise to the Duke of Argyll in St Georges Chapel at Windsor Castle
The Elevated Railway, Third Avenue, New York, 1879. Hand-coloured later
Wounded French soldiers on the way to hospital by train France, 1914
Turkish riflemen en route to the front by train, 1914. A woman on the platform provides refreshments. Turkey entered the First World War on the side of the Germans and Austrians on 29 October 1914
Baroness Orczy, British novelist, playwright and artist of Hungarian origin, 1913. Artist: Bassano StudioBaroness Orczy, British novelist, playwright and artist of Hungarian origin, 1913. Supplement to The Bookman, 1913
Ladies costume, early 16th century, (1910). Female dress from the time of Henry VII (1509-1547). The train worn by the woman in the centre is looped up through the girdle at the back