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The Periscope in the Trenches, (1919). Creator: UnknownThe Periscope in the Trenches, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: The eye of the submarine has been pressed into service on land
The Victory of Kandahar (Cavalry Pursuit to the Arghandab River), (1901). Creator: UnknownThe Victory of Kandahar (Cavalry Pursuit to the Arghandab River), (1901). The Battle of Kandahar in southern Afghanistan was fought on 1 September 1880 between the British under General Frederick
Lord Roberts and Staff Watching the Battle of Osfontein, 1900, (1901). Creator: Mortimer L MenpesLord Roberts and Staff Watching the Battle of Osfontein, 1900, (1901). British commander Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) watching the action between British forces and the Boers in 1900
The Street Show, c1892, (1906). Creator: Catherine GreenawayThe Street Show, c1892, (1906). Watercolour for Marigold Garden by British storybook illustrator Kate Greenaway (1845-1901)
Watching the Battle in France, c1915, (1919). Creator: UnknownWatching the Battle in France, c1915, (1919). Scene from the First World War: Lord Kitchener on the occasion of one of his visits to the front reviewed the operations of the French Army
Interested, 1909. Creator: Hermann Clemens KoselInterested, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]
An Anxious Moment, 1909. Creator: HC Wharton & CoAn Anxious Moment, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909] From " The British Printer Vol. XXII"
The Art School, c1884-1898, (1906). Creator: John Percival GulichThe Art School, c1884-1898, (1906). Watercolour by British artist John Percival Gulich (1864-1898). From " The Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours", edited by Charles Holme
Launching the Life-boat, c1900. Creator: UnknownLaunching the Life-boat, c1900. From " Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]
Execution Capitale, (Capital Punishment), 1900. Creator: UnknownExecution Capitale, (Capital Punishment), 1900. From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule VI". [L. Boulanger, Paris, 1900]
Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary, London, 1911. Creator: UnknownCoronation of King George V and Queen Mary, London, 1911. The King and Queen on the morning of June 22nd leaving Buckingham Palace
The Warriors, 1898, (1965). Creator: Viktor Mihajlovic VasnecovThe Warriors, 1898, (1965). Bogatyrs, characters in medieval East Slavic legends, similar to a knight-errant: Dobrynya Nikitich, Ilya Muromets, Alyosha Popovich
The Fisherman, 1871, (1965). Creator: Vasily PerovThe Fisherman, 1871, (1965). Painting in the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow. From " Russian Painting of the 18th and 19th Centuries" by Vladimir Fiala. [Artia, Czechoslovakia, 1965]
The Rival, 1891, (1965). Creator: Nikolai Alekseevich KasatkinThe Rival, 1891, (1965). Two women using yokes to carry pails, watched by a man in the distance. Painting in the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow
H. Sutcliffe (Yorkshire), 1928. Creator: UnknownH. Sutcliffe (Yorkshire), 1928. From " Willss Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Cricketers, 1928", [W. D. & H. O. Wills, London, 1928]
The Boyar Morozova (a study), 1881, (1965). Creator: Vasily SurikovThe Boyar Morozova (a study), 1881, (1965). Sketch for Boyarynya Morozova, a painting of 1887, depicting Feodosias arrest by the Nikonians in 1671
Tourist Steamer in Trold Fjord, 1914. Creator: UnknownTourist Steamer in Trold Fjord, 1914. Trollfjord in Hadsel, Nordland, Norway is a popular tourist attraction only accessible by boat. From " Norge - Turistruter I 65 Billeder"
Sunset from the Summit of Fuji, 1910. Creator: Herbert PontingSunset from the Summit of Fuji, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]
Namikawa San Feeding His Carp, 1910. Creator: Herbert PontingNamikawa San Feeding His Carp, 1910. The Kyoto artisan credited with popularizing Japanese cloisonne during the Meiji Era (1868-1912). From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G
A Geisha Dancing, 1910. Creator: Herbert PontingA Geisha Dancing, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]
Destruction of the Old Houses of Parliament, October 16, 1834, (1881). Creator: UnknownDestruction of the Old Houses of Parliament, October 16, 1834, (1881). From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]
A Fortune-Teller at Inari Temple, 1910. Creator: Herbert PontingA Fortune-Teller at Inari Temple, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]
The Apocalypse. St. Michael and his agents overcome the dragon. Creator: UnknownThe Apocalypse. St. Michael and his agents overcome the dragon. Saint Michael and angels fighting the Dragon, representing the Devil
A Play in a London Inn Yard, In the Time of Queen Elizabeth, c1873. Creator: SwainA Play in a London Inn Yard, In the Time of Queen Elizabeth, c1873. Makeshift stage in the courtyard of an inn, during the reign of Elizabeth I (1558-1603)
Accident to the Nassau Balloon in the London-Road, on Wednesday, 1849. Creator: UnknownAccident to the Nassau Balloon in the London-Road, on Wednesday, 1849. Greens Royal Nassau balloon damages a Ladies School
Cudgel Playing, 1799. Creator: UnknownCudgel Playing, 1799. Crowds outside a pub watching men fighting with long sticks. The competitors hold one hand behind their backs as they fight on a makeshift stage supported on beer barrels. [J
Rural Sports - Cornish Wrestling, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: UnknownRural Sports - Cornish Wrestling, late 18th-early 19th century. Spectators watch a wrestling match on a village green in Cornwall. The wrestlers hold one hand behind their backs. [J
A Representation of a grand Shooting Match by the London Archers in the year 1583, (c1800). Crowds watch an archery display, with arrows being shot at a target
Oxygen Drill in Camp, c1918-c1939. Creator: UnknownOxygen Drill in Camp, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards
Petty officer of a British submarine, World War II, 1945. Creator: UnknownPetty officer of a British submarine, World War II, 1945. A Petty Officer is watching the main electric motors driving the submarine after she has submerged
La Serveuse De Bocks, ( The Waitress ), 1879, (1937). Creator: Edouard ManetLa Serveuse De Bocks, ( The Waitress ), 1879, (1937). OIl on canvas. From " French Painting and the Nineteenth Century", by James Laver. [B. T. Batsford Ltd, London, 1937]
The Coach Overturned, 18th century. Creator: UnknownThe Coach Overturned, 18th century. The passengers of a stagecoach emerge after an accident. From " The Ladys Magazine"
Il Ballo dell Orso, 1815. Creator: Bartolomeo PinelliIl Ballo dell Orso, 1815. A bear, chained and muzzled, is forced to dance to earn coins for its master. Dogs in miniature outfits walk on their hind legs as the crowd looks on
Villagers watch the hue and cry, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph CaldecottVillagers watch the hue and cry, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin was the subject of a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper entitled " The Diverting History of John Gilpin"
Berdachtiger Rauch, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). Creator: Carl SpitzwegBerdachtiger Rauch, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). Suspicious smoke. A soldier on the battlements looks into the distance
Nach der Arbeit ist gut ruhn, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). Creator: Carl SpitzwegNach der Arbeit ist gut ruhn, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). After work its good to relax. From " Die gute alte Zeit: Zeichnungen von Karl Spitzweg"
From Count Burkhardt. 1862, (1928). Creator: UnknownFrom " Count Burkhardt". 1862, (1928). Nun by a window. Illustration to the poem " Count Burkhardt" by EL, published in " Once a Week", vol 7 (June-December)
Kasperltheater II, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). Creator: Carl SpitzwegKasperltheater II, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). Punch and Judy show. From " Die gute alte Zeit: Zeichnungen von Karl Spitzweg", (The Good Old Days: drawings by Karl Spitzweg)
Der Landschaftsmaler I, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). Creator: Carl SpitzwegDer Landschaftsmaler I, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). The landscape painter I. Man lying watching the sky. From " Die gute alte Zeit: Zeichnungen von Karl Spitzweg"
Bystanders watch as John Gilpin is chased across the countryside, 1878, (c1918). CreatorBystanders watch as John Gilpin is chased across the countryside, 1878, (c1918). Riders set off in pursuit of Gilpin, wrongly assuming that as he is being chased by the postboy
Bystanders watch as John Gilpin gallops past, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph CaldecottBystanders watch as John Gilpin gallops past, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin was the subject of a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper entitled " The Diverting History of John Gilpin"
Die Schildwache, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). Creator: Carl SpitzwegDie Schildwache, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). The sentry. A soldier on the battlements looks into the distance. From " Die gute alte Zeit: Zeichnungen von Karl Spitzweg"
In der Loge, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). Creator: Carl SpitzwegIn der Loge, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). In the box. People watching a play in the theatre. From " Die gute alte Zeit: Zeichnungen von Karl Spitzweg"
Watching the Battle, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonWatching the Battle, c1943. WaF watching a dogfight between RAF and German air force planes. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs
The Many-Headed Voice Which Roars Behind The Touch-Line Every Winter Saturday, c1935. Crowd of men wearing flat caps at a football match
Cheapside on Lord Mayors Day, 1761, (1925). Creator: UnknownCheapside on Lord Mayors Day, 1761, 1925. Procession of Sir Samuel Fludyer, with George III watching from balcony. From " London in the Eighteenth Century", by Sir Walter Besant. [A. & C
Melbourne Cricket Ground, 1st January 1864. Creator: UnknownMelbourne Cricket Ground, 1st January 1864. Spectators climb eucalyptus trees to watch a match at the cricket ground in Melbourne, Australia
Jousting match, 1929. Creator: Herbert Oakes JonesJousting match, 1929. Cover of the official programme of the Aldershot Command Searchlight Tattoo, held at the Rushmoor military barracks, Aldershot, Hampshire, in June 1929