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Flower sellers at Piccadilly Circus, London, 1901 (1951). A print from 100 Years in Pictures, A panorama of History in the Making, text by DC Somervell, Odhams press Limited, London, 1951
The sailor lads of the training ship HMS Lion at Devonport, Devon, 1896. Artist: WM CrockettThe sailor lads of the training ship HMS Lion at Devonport, Devon, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 21st August 1896
Captain Walter Edgeworth-Johnstone of the Royal Irish Regiment, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. Artist: Gregory & CoCaptain Walter Edgeworth-Johnstone of the Royal Irish Regiment, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. Pictured in fencing kit. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 2nd October 1896
Sculpture of Otto von Bismarck, 19th century Prussian statesman, 1937. Artist: Wide World PhotosSculpture of Otto von Bismarck, 19th century Prussian statesman, 1937. Otto Edward Leopold, Count von Bismarck (1815-1898) was Chancellor of Prussia and architect of modern Germany
British Prime Minister Herbert Asquith visiting Ireland, 1914 (1951). Asquith visiting Ireland during the trouble over Irish Home Rule
Ascot fashion, 1913 (1951). A print from 100 Years in Pictures, A panorama of History in the Making, text by DC Somervell, Odhams press Limited, London, 1951
The last bare-knuckle fight, Farnborough, Hampshire, 17th April 1860 (1951). Contest between the English David, Tom Sayers, and the American Goliath, Heenan
The decisive charge of the Life Guards at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (1896). Artist: WM BromleyThe decisive charge of the Life Guards at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (1896). A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 21st October 1896
King George V of Great Britain and Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, 1913 (1951). A print from 100 Years in Pictures, A panorama of History in the Making, text by DC Somervell, Odhams press Limited
General William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, 1912 (1951). Booth (1829-1912) founded a Christian Mission in London in 1865
American tycoon John D Rockefeller and his wife arriving at Cleveland, Ohio, 1912 (1951). Rockefeller (1839-1937) made his fortune in the petroleum industry
The Prince of Wales and WG Grace, 1911 (1951). The great English cricketer with The future King Edward VIII A print from 100 Years in Pictures, A panorama of History in the Making
Jack Johnson, the first black world heavyweight boxing champion, 1908 (1951). Nicknamed the Galveston Giant, Jack Johnson (1878-1946)
Gaiety Girls, 1908 (1951). Gaiety Girls were chorus girls in British Edwardian musical comedies. They were named after Londons Gaiety Theatre, where they first appeared in the 1890s
Mrs Patrick Campbell, British stage actress, in the role of Electra, 1908 (1951). A print from 100 Years in Pictures, A panorama of History in the Making, text by DC Somervell, Odhams press Limited
Dr Barnardo at one of his homes, 1905 (1951). In 1867 Irish-born physician and philanthropist Thomas John Barnardo (1845-1905) founded the East End Mission for destitute children in London
Guglielmo Marconi, Italian pioneer of wireless telegraphy, Signal Hall, Newfoundland, 1901 (1951). Marconi with the instruments with which he received the first transatlantic wireless signals on 12th
Islington fire brigade, London, 1901 (1951). A print from 100 Years in Pictures, A panorama of History in the Making, text by DC Somervell, Odhams press Limited, London, 1951
Louis Botha, Afrikaner soldier and statesman, 1900 (1951). Botha was Commander-in-chief of the Boer forces from 1900 during the 2nd Boer War (1899-1902)
US President William McKinley and Vice-President Theodore Roosevelt, 1899 (1951)US President William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt, 1899 (1951). McKinley (1843-1901) became a lawyer and, in 1877, entered Congress as a Republican, becoming a leading tarriff expert
Pierre and Marie Curie in their laboratory, 1898 (1951)Pierre and Marie Curie in their laboratory. 1898, (1951). Polish-born Marie Curie and her husband Pierre continued the work on radioactivity started by Henri Becquerel
Queen Victoria in ceremonial robes at her Golden Jubilee, 1887 (1951). A print from 100 Years in Pictures, A panorama of History in the Making, text by DC Somervell, Odhams press Limited, London, 1951
Franz Liszt, Hungarian pianist and composer, 1886 (1951). A print from 100 Years in Pictures, A panorama of History in the Making, text by DC Somervell, Odhams press Limited, London, 1951
The first regular trans-continental train at Fernie, British Columbia, Canada, 1886 (1951). The Canadian Pacific Railway, which connects eastern Canada with British Columbia
The Tay Bridge disaster, Scotland, 28th December 1879 (1951). Designed by the engineer Thomas Bouch and completed in 1878
Battle of Rorkes Drift, Natal, Zulu War, 1879 (1951). In the aftermath of their victory at the Battle of Isandlwana, the Zulus mounted an attack on the British border post at Rorkes Drift
Temple Bar archway, at the Stand end of Fleet Street, London, 1877 (1951). The Temple Bar stood at the junction of Fleet Street and The Strand and marked the western boundary of the City of London
A female student at Cambridge University, 1873 (1951). The first colleges to offer places to female students at Cambridge were Girton College (founded in 1869) and Newnham College (1872)
Lewis Carroll, English author, 19th century (1951). Lewis Carroll was the pen-name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832-1898)
Prime Minister William Gladstone opens the Metropolitan Railway, London, 1863 (1951). Engineered by John Fowler, the Metropolitan Railway was the first line of what would eventually become the London
Ex-slaves parading with liberation manifestos, American Civil War, 1861-1865 (1951). A print from 100 Years in Pictures, A panorama of History in the Making, text by DC Somervell
Florence Nightingale, English nurse and hospital reformer, 1855 (1951). Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) made her reputation by her organisation of nursing service during the Crimean War
The cook house of the 8th Hussars, Crimean War, 1855, (1951). Artist: Roger FentonThe cook house of the 8th Hussars, Crimean War, 1855 (1951). A print from 100 Years in Pictures, A panorama of History in the Making, text by DC Somervell, Odhams press Limited, London, 1951
Russian Redan, Sebastopol, Crimean War, 1855 (1951)Russian Redan, Sebastopol, Crimean War, 1855, (1951). This image from the Crimean War shows the Grand Redan, a Russian fortification in the port city of Sevastopol
National Government composed of members from the three main political parties, 1931 (1937). An economic crisis in 1931 led to the resignation of Ramsay MacDonalds Labour government
Flooding of London, January 1928 (1937). Artist: FoxFlooding of London, January 1928 (1937). 14 people were killed when the Thames flooded in London on 6th-7th January 1928. A print from The Story of Seventy Momentous Years
King George V presenting the FA Cup, Wembley Stadium, London, c1923-1936 (1937). Artist: FoxKing George V presenting the FA Cup, Wembley Stadium, London, c1923-1936 (1937). A print from The Story of Seventy Momentous Years, the Life and Times of King George V, 1865-1936
The announcment of the Treaty of Versailles throughout England by Royal Proclamation, 1919, (1937)The announcment of the Treaty of Versailles throughout England by Royal Proclamation, 1919 (1937). A print from The Story of Seventy Momentous Years, the Life and Times of King George V, 1865-1936
Damage done in the first bombing raid on London, 1915 (1937). Artist: Central PressDamage done in the first bombing raid on London, 1915 (1937). On 31st May 1915, Zeppelin LZ38 of the German Army carried out the first air raid on London
Crowds wait in London to see if there will be war, 4th August 1914 (1937). Artist: FoxCrowds wait in London to see if there will be war, 4th August 1914 (1937). A print from The Story of Seventy Momentous Years, the Life and Times of King George V, 1865-1936, editor Harold Wheeler
A suffragette confronting two policemen, 1913 (1937). Artist: Sport & GeneralA suffragette confronting two policemen, 1913 (1937). The campaign to secure the vote for women in Britain reached its peak in 1912, early in George Vs reign, with women adopting a range of protests
Henley Regatta, Oxfordshire, 6th July 1912 (1937). Artist: Horace Walter NichollsHenley Regatta, Oxfordshire, 6th July 1912 (1937). The royal barge, rowed by red-liveried watermen, bearing King George V, Queen Mary, and Princess Mary
Anxious crowds outside the White Star Line office, 1912 (1937). Artist: Sport & GeneralAnxious crowds outside the White Star Line office, 1912, (1937). Awaiting news of survivors of the sinking of the Titanic
The Terra Nova, 1911 (1937). Artist: Herbert PontingThe Terra Nova, 1911 (1937). Captain Robert Falcon Scotts (1868-1912) ship the Terra Nova in the Antarctic on the ill-fated expedition to the South Pole
King George V and Queen Mary in the robes of the Knights of the Garter, Windsor, 1937. Artist: Central PressKing George V and Queen Mary in the robes of the Knights of the Garter, Windsor, 1937. King George and Queen Mary wearing the robes and insignia of the Most Noble Order of the Garter
Edward VII lying in state, Throne Room, Buckingham Palace, London, 1910 (1937). A print from The Story of Seventy Momentous Years, the Life and Times of King George V, 1865-1936
Standoff on Sidney Street, Stepney, London, 3rd January 1911 (1937). Artist: Central PressStandoff on Sidney Street, Stepney, London, 3rd January 1911 (1937). The Sidney Street siege occurred after a gang of heavily armed Latvian burglars shot five police officers who attempted to arrest
David Lloyd George, Chancellor of the Exchequer, 1908 (1937). Artist: R HainesDavid Lloyd George, Chancellor of the Exchequer, 1908 (1937). Lloyd George (1863-1945) was a Liberal member of Parliament for fifty years and served in government as President of the Board of Trade
Prince and Princess of Wales, 1909 (1937). Artist: W&D DowneyPrince and Princess of Wales, 1909 (1937). The future King George V and Queen Mary. A print from The Story of Seventy Momentous Years, the Life and Times of King George V, 1865-1936
Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, 1897 (1937). Artist: FoxQueen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, 1897 (1937). A print from The Story of Seventy Momentous Years, the Life and Times of King George V, 1865-1936, editor Harold Wheeler, Odhams Press Ltd, London, 1937
The passing of Queen Victoria, 1901 (1937). Artist: Elliott & FryThe passing of Queen Victoria, 1901 (1937). The Queens funeral procession. A print from The Story of Seventy Momentous Years, the Life and Times of King George V, 1865-1936, editor Harold Wheeler
The winning Oxford boat race crew, 1896 (1937). A print from The Story of Seventy Momentous Years, the Life and Times of King George V, 1865-1936, editor Harold Wheeler, Odhams Press Ltd, London, 1937
Womens fashion of the 1880s and 1890s, 1937. A print from The Story of Seventy Momentous Years, the Life and Times of King George V, 1865-1936, editor Harold Wheeler, Odhams Press Ltd, London, 1937
Prince George aged eleven, c1878 (1937). Artist: Elliott & FryPrince George aged eleven, c1878 (1937). A print from The Story of Seventy Momentous Years, the Life and Times of King George V, 1865-1936, editor Harold Wheeler, Odhams Press Ltd, London, 1937
Football team of the 1st Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment), 1896. The holders of the Army Football Association Challenge Cup. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 11th December 1896
The convalescent, Herbert Hospital, Woolwich, London, 1896. Artist: Gregory & CoThe convalescent, Herbert Hospital, Woolwich, London, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 27th October 1896
The ships postman coming on board, 1896. Artist: Gregory & CoThe ships postman coming on board, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 27th October 1896
A good fall, wrestling display, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. Artist: Gregory & CoA good fall, wrestling display, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 30th October 1896
The flying mare outside, wrestling display, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. Artist: Gregory & CoThe flying mare outside, wrestling display, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 30th October 1896
The body holt and neck double, wrestling display, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. Artist: Gregory & CoThe body holt and neck double, wrestling display, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 30th October 1896
The Convivially Genial CO, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 30th October 1896
Serving out a days fresh meat ration on board HMS Talbot, 1896. Artist: WM CrockettServing out a days fresh meat ration on board HMS Talbot, 1896. The Talbot was a cruiser that entered service in September 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 30th October 1896
Vice-Admiral Sir John Ommanney Hopkins, British naval officer, 1896. Artist: Marsh BrothersVice-Admiral Sir John Ommanney Hopkins, British naval officer, 1896. Hopkins (1834-1916) commanded the Mediterranean Fleet from 1896 until 1899
The champion shooting team of the 26th Punjab Regiment of Bengal Infantry, 1896. Artist: T WinterThe champion shooting team of the 26th Punjab Regiment of Bengal Infantry, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 16th October 1896
The colours and drums of the 2nd Grenadier Guards, 1896. Artist: J ThomsonThe colours and drums of the 2nd Grenadier Guards, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 16th October 1896
Senior league Cricket XI of the Royal Naval Ordnance Department, Plymouth, Devon, 1896. Artist: WM CrockettSenior league Cricket XI of the Royal Naval Ordnance Department, Plymouth, Devon, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 16th October 1896
Settling accounts among the militiamen, 1896. Artist: Gregory & CoSettling accounts among the militiamen, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 16th October 1896
Cavalrymen preparing for Sunday parade, 1896. Artist: KnightCavalrymen preparing for Sunday parade, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 16th October 1896
Camp like, getting water, 1896. Artist: Gregory & CoCamp like, getting water, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 16th October 1896
The art of boxing, the right under the chin, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. Artist: Gregory & CoThe art of boxing, the right under the chin, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 2nd October 1896
The Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and the officers of the Plymouth Division, 1896. The Plymouth Division of the Royal Marine Light Infantry and the Honorary Colonel of the Marines, Prince Alfred
Rear-Admiral Compton Domvile, British naval officer, 1896. Artist: R EllisRear-Admiral Compton Domvile, British naval officer, 1896. In 1896 Domvile (1842-1924) was second in command of the Mediterranean Fleet
Diver and his apparatus on board HMS Blake, 1896. Artist: Gregory & CoDiver and his apparatus on board HMS Blake, 1896. HMS Blake was an armoured cruiser launched in 1889. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 18th September 1896
Blue jackets at work splicing a rope on board the battleship HMS Majestic, 1896. Artist: Gregory & CoBlue jackets at work splicing a rope on board the battleship HMS Majestic, 1896. When launched in 1895, the 16, 000 ton Majestic was the largest warship in the world
Officers and colours of the Duke of Wellingtons Regiment, 1896. Artist: PriceOfficers and colours of the Duke of Wellingtons Regiment, 1896. 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellingtons Regiment (the old 76th) at Pietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa
A trooper of the 2nd Life Guards polishing up for parade, 1896. Artist: Gregory & CoA trooper of the 2nd Life Guards polishing up for parade, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 21st August 1896
Three petty officers on board the cruiser HMS Theseus, 1896. Artist: Gregory & CoThree petty officers on board the cruiser HMS Theseus, 1896. The Theseus was launched in 1892. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 21st August 1896
