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An Aerial Cricket Match of the Future, c1918 (1919). Artist: W Heath RobinsonAn Aerial Cricket Match of the Future, c1918 (1919). From The Wonder Book of Aircraft for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co. Limited, London, Melbourne and Toronto, 1919]
The Fighting Temeraire, 1839. Artist: JMW TurnerThe Fighting Temeraire, 1839. The 98-gun ship Temeraire became known as the Fighting Temeraire after its role in Nelsons victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805
New Hydraulic Lift at the Victoria Docks, 1858. Creator: WalmsleyNew Hydraulic Lift at the Victoria Docks, [London], 1858. The new graving-docks in connection with the Victoria Docks, the construction of which was commenced about two years back
Inhabitants of Ounalacheka with their canoes (Aleutian Islands), 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of
Cunard ocean liners, 1920s. Creator: UnknownCunard ocean liners, 1920s. Fastest Ocean Service in the World: R.M.S. " Mauretania", R.M.S. " Berengaria" & R.M.S
Henley Regatta, c1896. Artist: Marsh BrothersHenley Regatta, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]
Topsail barge under sail on the Thames, London, c1905
Humber Twelve Vogue Saloon, c1936. The Humber Limited was a British manufacturer of bicycles and motor vehicles founded by Thomas Humber in 1887 and bought by the Chrysler Corporation in 1967
The Grand Canal, Venice, Looking Southeast, with the Campo della Carita to the Right, 1730s
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Standing Before the Launching Chains of the Great Eastern, 1857, printed 1863-64
Fenetre a la Goulette, 1926. Artist: Albert MarquetFeutre a la Goulette, 1926. Musee des Beaux-Arts, Bordeaux, France
The 205 ton J-class yacht Velsheda sailing close hauled, 1933The 205 ton J-class yacht Velsheda sailing close-hauled, 1933. Velsheda was designed by Charles E Nicholson and built in 1933 for Woolworths founder William L Stephenson
Whitby, 1824. Artist: JMW TurnerWhitby, 1824. From the Tate Gallery, London
Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus, 1829, (1904). Artist: JMW TurnerUlysses Deriding Polyphemus, 1829, (1904). From the collection of the National Gallery, London. From Social England, Volume VI, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A
Folly Ditch, Jacobs Island, (c1878). Creator: UnknownFolly Ditch, Jacobs Island, (c1878). Jacobs Island, a notorious slum on the south bank of the River Thames in Bermondsey, London, was made famous in Charles Dickenss novel Oliver Twist
Cardinal Richelieu at the Siege of La Rochelle, 1628 (early 20th century). Armand Jean Duplessis, Duc de Richelieu (1585-1642), French prelate and statesman
Uniform cap worn by Pullman Porter Philip Henry Logan, 1966. Creator: UnknownA black cap with metallic braid trim and a label reading PULLMAN PORTER in black. Being a Pullman porter was one of the jobs that helped build the black middle class in America
The Lutine Bell in the Underwriting Room at Lloyds of London, 1933, (1935). Creator: UnknownThe Lutine Bell in the Underwriting Room at Lloyds of London, 1933, (1935). The SS L Atlantique was insured by Lloyds for almost £ 1, 000, 000
The Hypaethral Temple at Philae, called the Bed of Pharaoh, Egypt, 1849. From Egypt and Nubia, Vol 2, by David Roberts
Fur Traders Descending the Missouri, 1845. Creator: George Caleb BinghamFur Traders Descending the Missouri, 1845
Daimler Dart SP250s on car transporter for delivery 1960. Creator: UnknownDaimler Dart SP250s on car transporter for delivery 1960
The Old Fisherman, 1903. Artist: Joseph Edward SouthallThe Old Fisherman, 1903. From The Studio Volume 79, [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1920]
Runway Perspective, 1941, (1944). Creator: Eric RaviliousRunway Perspective, 1941, (1944). RAF Spitfires at a British airfield during the Second World War. Painting in the Imperial War Museum, London. From " Britain In The Air", by Nigel Tangye
The Sharp Family, 1779-1781, (1942). Creator: Johan ZoffanyThe Sharp Family, 1779-1781, (1942). Portrait of the musical and aptly named Sharps aboard their sailing barge Apollo on the River Thames at Fulham in London: Mary Lloyd-Baker (nee Sharp)
Tram in the Kingsway Subway, London, 1931, (1933). Creator: UnknownTram in the Kingsway Subway, London, 1931, (1933). Kingsway Subway, the underground link connecting the tramway services in North and South London
Bowman Field, Municipal Airport, 1942. Artist: Caufield & ShookBowman Field, Municipal Airport, 1942. From Souvenir of Louisville Ky.. [Curt Teich & Co. Inc. Chicago, 1942]
The Vindictive at Zeebrugge, 1918 (1919). Artist: Charles John De LacyThe Vindictive at Zeebrugge, 1918 (1919). HMS Vindictive was a British Arrogant-class cruiser built at Chatham Dockyard. She was launched on 9 December 1897 and completed in 1899
A First Rate Taking in Stores, 1818. Artist: JMW TurnerA First Rate Taking in Stores, 1818. Painting held at the Tate, London. From The Studio Volume 120 [The Studio Ltd. London & New York, 1940]
Old pub on the River Thames, London, 1926-1927. An old tavern on the riverside at Limehouse. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I
The Hay Wain, 1821, (1912). Artist: John ConstableThe Hay Wain, 1821, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)
Rolls-Royce Merlin R. M. 14S. M. Mk 100 V-12 Engine, 1944. Creator: Rolls-RoyceFormed in 1906 to produce automobiles, Rolls-Royce was asked to begin designing and building aircraft engines at the outbreak of World War I in 1914
Washington Crossing the Delaware, 1851. Creator: Emanuel Gottlieb LeutzeWashington Crossing the Delaware, 1851
The Renown, the Ark Royal, and the Sheffield, c1939-1941, (1942). Creator: UnknownThe Renown, the Ark Royal, and the Sheffield, c1939-1941, (1942). " Out To Sea and Into The Sky". The three famous partners of Force H - the battle-cruiser Renown, the Ark Royal
Cremona crashes through wave, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 6-metre Cremona crashes through wave, 1913
Sledging, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward WilsonSledging, 1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole
The March of Intellect, (1828?). Artist: Robert SeymourThe March of Intellect, (1828?); showing a juggernaut figure with London University on its head and balloons issuing from its pipe, sweeping and kicking to one side lawyers, vicars, and quack doctors
Riley Lynx of AR Rye competing in the MCC Lands End Trial, 1935. Artist: Bill BrunellRiley Lynx 1089 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. BPC886. Event Entry No: 158 Driver: Rye, A.R. Retired. Place: M.C.C. Lands End Trial. Date: 19/20.4.35
Shoeburyness Fisherman Hailing a Whitstable Hoy, aka The Pilot Boat, and The Red Cap, c1809 Artist: JMW TurnerShoeburyness Fisherman Hailing a Whitstable Hoy, aka The Pilot Boat, and The Red Cap, c1809. Painting on display at the National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa
Galley, Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin, 1933. The Graf Zeppelin was the most successful airship ever built. Between its first flight in 1928 and retirement in 1937
Hastings, 19th century (1910). Artist: JMW TurnerHastings, 19th century (1910). From The Connoisseur magazine (September 1910)
The Speedy and El Gamo, c1802. Artist: Nicholas PocockThe Speedy and El Gamo, c1802. Commanded by Lord Cochrane (1775-1860), the British brig HMS Speedy captured the much larger Spanish frigate Gamo off Barcelona on 6 May 1801
Venice, Palazzo Da Mula, 1908. Artist: Claude MonetVenice, Palazzo Da Mula, 1908. Located in the collection of the National Gallery, Washington, USA
Pilgrim Fathers boarding the Mayflower for their voyage to America. After painting by Bernard Gribble
Dropping the Pilot, 1890. Artist: John TennielDropping the Pilot, 1890. Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898) Prussian/German statesman, resigned as Chancellor, together with his son the German foreign minister
The English Ship Hampton Court in a Gale, 1678-80. CreatorThe English Ship Hampton Court in a Gale, 1678-80. Willem Van de Velde the Younger was a the Dutch marine painter. He emigrated to England with his father in 1674
Ulverston Sands, 1835. Creator: David Cox the elderUlverston Sands, 1835. One of a series of works depicting the coastal scenery of Morecambe Bay
The Westland Lysander, 1941. Creator: UnknownThe Westland Lysander, 1941. British army liaison aircraft made by Westland Aircraft, used before and during the Second World War
The steam yacht Wanderer (later named Vagus ) hoisting sails. Built by Robert Steele and Co, Greenock in 1878 for Charles Joseph Lambert as a private yacht