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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
Our Village, c1890, (1936). Creator: Hubert von HerkomerOur Village, c1890, (1936). Village scene by Sir Hubert von Herkomer. (1849-1914). Oil on canvas. From " Bibbys Annual 1936", edited by Joseph Bibby. [J. Bibby & Sons, Ltd. Liverpool, 1936]
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
Napoleon, (1769-1821), c1894-95, (1936). Creator: James SantNapoleon, (1769-1821), c1894-95, (1936). Last portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) commissioned to James Sant (1820-1916)
Richmond Hill View, Surrey, England, 28 / 6 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies; Davies, EthelRichmond Hill View, 28/6/10. The famous view from Star and Garter Hill looking over the River Thames at Richmond, Surrey, England
Reading Aloud, 1884, (1936). Creator: Albert Joseph MooreReading Aloud, 1884, (1936). Women in classical dress recline while reading a book. Victorian oil on canvas by Albert Joseph Moore (1841-1893). Held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Decembre, 1896. Creator: Eugene Samuel GrassetDecembre, 1896. From " Calendrier la Belle Jardiniere", by Eugene Grasset. [Paris, 1896]
Cardinal Wolsey, c1500s, (1890). Creator: UnknownCardinal Wolsey, c1500s, (1890). Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (1473-1530), Archbishop of York and Lord Chancellor of England, bishop
Cunard Line - Ivernia, off New Brighton, c1910. Creator: UnknownCunard Line - Ivernia, off New Brighton, c1910. The British ocean liner SS Ivernia, launched in 1899, was owned by the Cunard Line and built by Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson of Newcastle upon Tyne
Drumcree, 1911. Creator: UnknownDrumcree, 1911. Portrait of racehorse Drumcree, winner of the 1903 Grand National, ridden by Percy Woodland. From " British Sports and Sportsmen: Racing Coursing and Steeplechasing"
Moifaa, 1911. Creator: UnknownMoifaa, 1911. Portrait of Moifaa, a New Zealand-bred racehorse who won the 1904 Grand National by eight lengths. Moifaa had travelled from New Zealand
Mr C G Assheton-Smith and Cloister, 1911. Creator: UnknownMr C G Assheton-Smith and Cloister, 1911. Portrait of British landowner and amateur caricaturist Sir Charles Garden Assheton-Smith (1851-1914) with a racehorse
Frederick the Great after the Battle of Kolin, 18 June 1757, (1936). Creator: UnknownFrederick the Great after the Battle of Kolin, 18 June 1757, (1936). Friedrich Der Grosse Nach Der Schlacht Bei Kolin, 18 Juni 1757
Palaeontology, c1910. Creator: UnknownPalaeontology, c1910. Palaeontology, the scientific study of life forms existing in the past though examination of fossils, plants, animals, and organisms
Submission of Henry IV. At Canossa, (1077), 1890. Creator: UnknownSubmission of Henry IV. At Canossa, (1077), 1890. Henry IV (1050-1106) King German King and Holy Roman Emperor, after being excommunicated
The Consolidated Catalina, 1941. Creator: UnknownThe Consolidated Catalina, 1941. The Consolidated PBY Catalina, American flying boat and amphibious aircraft built by Consolidated Aircraft
Napoleon I at the tomb of Frederick the Great, 27 October 1806, (1936). Creator: UnknownNapoleon I at the tomb of Frederick the Great, 27 October 1806, (1936). Napoleon I Am Sarge Friedrichs Des Grossen, 27 Oktober 1806
Rally Round the Flag: Every Fit Man Wanted, 1914, (1935). Creator: UnknownRally Round the Flag: Every Fit Man Wanted, 1914, (1935). Recruiting poster appealing to British men to join up and fight in the First World War
The Florentines Renouncing The Vanities By Order of Savonarola, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Florentines Renouncing The Vanities By Order of Savonarola, 1890. Supporters of Girolamo Savonarola (1452-1498) Italian Dominican friar and preacher active in Renaissance Florence
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
British jockeys, 1934, (1935). Creator: UnknownBritish jockeys, 1934, (1935). Steve Donoghue, Joe Childs, Fred Fox, and Brownie Carslake (who was Australian). Donoghue and Childs celebrated their fiftieth birthday in 1934
Mozart performs for Empress Maria Theresia, 1 October 1762, (1936). Creator: UnknownMozart performs for Empress Maria Theresia, 1 October 1762, (1936). Mozart Vor Kaiserin Maria Theresia, 1 Oktober 1762. The six-year-old Mozart plays for the Empress Maria Theresa of Austria at
Novembre, 1896. Creator: Eugene Samuel GrassetNovembre, 1896. From " Calendrier la Belle Jardiniere", by Eugene Grasset. [Paris, 1896]
The Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles, 18 January 1871, (1936). Creator: UnknownThe Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles, 18 January 1871, (1936). Kaiserproklamation in Versailles, 18 Januar 1871
Mammals, c1910. Creator: UnknownMammals, c1910. Vertebrate animals characterized by the presence of mammary glands which in females produce milk for feeding. The basic body type is quadruped
Reptiles, c1910. Creator: UnknownReptiles, c1910. The study of reptiles and modern amphibians, is called herpetology
Insects, c1910. Creator: UnknownInsects, c1910. Insects, invertebrates with exoskeletons, are the most diverse group of animals, over 90% of all animal life forms on Earth are insects
Fishes, c1910. Creator: UnknownFishes, c1910. Species of vertebrate animals found in fresh and salt waters and almost all aquatic environments
Built in a Belfast Shipyard - The launching of the Edinburgh Castle, a fine ship built recently for the South African run and launched by Princess Margaret, c1948
The Short Sunderland, 1941. Creator: UnknownThe Short Sunderland, 1941. The Short S.25 Sunderland was a British flying boat patrol bomber developed for the RAF by Short Brothers
Fevrier, 1896. Creator: Eugene Samuel GrassetFevrier, 1896. From " Calendrier la Belle Jardiniere", by Eugene Grasset. [Paris, 1896]
Septembre, 1896. Creator: Eugene Samuel GrassetSeptembre, 1896. From " Calendrier la Belle Jardiniere", by Eugene Grasset. [Paris, 1896]
Juillet, 1896. Creator: Eugene Samuel GrassetJuillet, 1896. From " Calendrier la Belle Jardiniere", by Eugene Grasset. [Paris, 1896]
Juin, 1896. Creator: Eugene Samuel GrassetJuin, 1896. From " Calendrier la Belle Jardiniere", by Eugene Grasset. [Paris, 1896]
Simonian and Fullerton, c1891, (1911). Creator: UnknownSimonian and Fullerton, c1891, (1911). Portrait of coursing greyhounds Simonian and Fullerton who were mentioned in " The Kennel Gazette" of April 1891
Mr W H P Jenkins, 1911. Creator: UnknownMr W H P Jenkins, 1911. Portrait of British amateur jockey William Henry Philips Jenkins (1842-1916) who began steeplechase riding while studying at Merton College, Oxford
Prince Hatzfeldt and Ascetics Silver, 1911. Creator: UnknownPrince Hatzfeldt and Ascetics Silver, 1911. Portrait of German racehorse owner Franz Edmund Joseph Gabriel Vitus Hatzfeldt
Loch-tay, from Killin, 1802. Creator: UnknownLoch-tay, from Killin, 1802. [Messrs Longman & Rees, London, 1802]
George Kay and Joe Smith before kick-off, FA Cup Final, Wembley Stadium, London, 1923, (1935)George Kay and Joe Smith shake hands before kick-off, FA Cup Final, Wembley Stadium, London, 28 April 1923, (1935). George Kay (1891-1954), captain of West Ham United
Teddington Lock, Teddington, Surrey, England, 28 / 6 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies; Davies, EthelTeddington Lock, 28/6/10. Teddington Lock. These locks and weir mark the end of the tidal River Thames. This area is popular for leisure boating and cruising. Teddington, Surrey, England
The Siege of Silistria, (1854), 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Siege of Silistria, 1854, (1890). The Siege of Silistra took place during the Crimean War when Russian forces besieged the Ottoman fortress of Silistra
Twice a year bump races take place on the Thames at Oxford, c1948. Creator: UnknownTwice a year " bump" races take place on the Thames at Oxford, c1948. From " Newnes Pictorial Knowledge Volume 3". [George Newnes Limited, London]
Views on the River Lea, c1876. Creator: UnknownViews on the River Lea, c1876. Ferry House, Tottenham Church, weir, cottage and Tottenham Lock on the River Lea, East London
Promenade, Alameda Garden, Rock of Gibraltar, 1896. Creator: Keystone View CompanyPromenade, Alameda Garden, Rock of Gibraltar, 1896. The Gibraltar Botanic Gardens (or La Alameda Gardens) were commissioned in 1816
Lauderdale House, in 1820, (c1876). Creator: UnknownLauderdale House, in 1820, (c1876). Lauderdale House in Waterlow Park, Highgate, originally built for Richard Martin (Lord Mayor of London) in 1582, converted to neoclassical style in 1760
Prince Kinsky on Zoedone, 1911. Creator: UnknownPrince Kinsky on Zoedone, 1911. Portrait of Karl, 8th Prince Kinsky of Wchinitz and Tettau (1858-1919). Kinsky was Austro-Hungarian attache to Britain
Trial Trip on the Underground Railway, 1863, (c1876). Creator: UnknownTrial Trip on the Underground Railway, 1863, (c1876). Work on the worlds first underground railway started in 1860, by the Metropolitan Railway under chief engineer John Fowler
The Chelsea Bun-House, 1810, (c1876). Creator: UnknownThe Chelsea Bun-House, 1810, (c1876). The Chelsea Bun House sold Chelsea buns and hot cross buns at Easter, with patronage of Kings George II, George III and their families
Rye, East Sussex, England, 14 / 3 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies; Davies, EthelRye, 14/3/10. Ypres Castle, now the Rye Museum. Part of the original town defences it was built around the 14th century. It offers an excellent view over what was once the sea
Rye, East Sussex, England, 14 / 3 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies; Davies, EthelRye, 14/3/10. The Landgate, a pedestrian and road entrance that is part of the remains of the original wall around Rye. It dates from the 14th century and is now a Grade I listed building, Rye
Thor: Electric Washing Machine - Chas E. Beck & Co. Ltd, 1920. Creator: UnknownThor: Electric Washing Machine - The Bugbear of Washing-day and the solution - Chas E. Beck & Co. Ltd. 1920. The Thor washing machine was the first electric clothes washer sold commercially in
Harold at the Battle of Hastings, (1066), 1890. Creator: UnknownHarold at the Battle of Hastings, (1066), 1890. Battle of Hastings, 1066 fought between a Norman-French army of William Duke of Normandy, and an English army under Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson
East Gate of the Great Stupa of Sanchi, 1890. Creator: UnknownEast Gate of the Great Stupa of Sanchi, 1890. One of the oldest stone structures in India, and important monument of Indian Architecture
King Alfred, 1890. Creator: UnknownKing Alfred, 1890. Alfred the Great (c847-899) King of Wessex from 871-c886 and King of the Anglo-Saxons from c886-899. He won a decisive victory in the Battle of Edington in 878
Statue of William the Conqueror, Falaise, 1890. Creator: UnknownStatue of William the Conqueror, Falaise, 1890. Bronze statue of William the Conqueror (c1028-1087) first Norman King of England by French sculptor Louis Rochet in his birthplace, Falaise
Map of the Byzantine Empire in the Ninth Century, 1890. Creator: UnknownMap of the Byzantine Empire in the Ninth Century, 1890. The Byzantine Empire underwent a revival under Macedonian emperors from Basil I (867-886) in late 9th, 10th, and early 11th centuries
Neros Torches - Burning of Christians at Rome, 1890. Creator: UnknownNeros Torches - Burning of Christians at Rome, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier
Interview Between Octavian and Cleopatra, 1890. Creator: UnknownInterview Between Octavian and Cleopatra, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier
Windows of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, 1890. Creator: UnknownWindows of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, 1890. Destroyed by fire in 614 AD during Sassanid invasion, Emperor Heraclius rebuilt the church in 630AD
The Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, 1890. An Islamic shrine on Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem, initially completed in 691-92 under orders of Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik
The Battle of Plassey, (1757), 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Battle of Plassey, (1757), 1890. The Battle of Plassey, a decisive victory for the British East India Company over the Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies on 23 June 1757
Luther at the Diet of Worms, 1521, (1890). Creator: UnknownLuther at the Diet of Worms, 1521, (1890). The Diet of Worms 1521 was an assembly of the Holy Roman Empire called by King Charles V in Heylshof Garden, Worms, to address Martin Luther
Map of the Kingdom of the Franks Under Charlemagne, 1890. Creator: UnknownMap of the Kingdom of the Franks Under Charlemagne, 1890. In 1771, Charlemagne (742-814) became king of the Franks, by 814, his empire encompassed most of Western Europe
The Death of Roland at Roncesvalles, (778AD), 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Death of Roland at Roncesvalles, (778AD), 1890. The Battle of Roncevaux Pass in 778 was a Basque ambush of Charlemagnes army which resulted in the death of Roland who became iconic in medieval
The Ceremony of Feudal Service, (c9th-10th century), 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Ceremony of Feudal Service, (c9th-10th century), 1890. Formal ceremony during Early Medieval period to create a bond between a lord and his fighting man, or vassal
Westminster Bridge and Big Ben, c1948. Creator: UnknownWestminster Bridge and Big Ben, c1948. From " Newnes Pictorial Knowledge Volume 3". [George Newnes Limited, London]
St. Francis of Assisi and the Young Monk Returning from a Preaching Tour, 1936. Francis of Assisi (c1181-1226) returns to the monastery after walking the city in discussion with a young monk
Ruth and Naomi, 1886, (1936). Creator: Philip Hermogenes CalderonRuth and Naomi, 1886, (1936). Ruth embracing her mother-in-law Naomi with Orpah standing in the Moab desert by Philip Hermogenes Calderon, at Walker Art Gallery, first exhibited 1886. Oil on canvas
Julius Caesar Refusing The Crown Offered By Antony, 1890. Creator: UnknownJulius Caesar Refusing The Crown Offered By Antony, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier
Interview Between Coriolanus and His Wife and Mother, 1890. Creator: UnknownInterview Between Coriolanus and His Wife and Mother, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier
Horatius Cocles Defending The Bridge, 1890. Creator: UnknownHoratius Cocles Defending The Bridge, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]
The first FA Cup Final is held at the new Wembley Stadium in London, 28 April 1923, (1935). Police trying to keep the crowds back at the first Football Association Challenge Cup final match between
First transatlantic telephone call, from London to New York, 7 March 1926, (1935). Ringing Up " Uncle Sam"...the actual scene at the switchboard when London spoke to America by radio
Robert Baden-Powell at home with his dogs, c1929, (1935). Creator: UnknownRobert Baden-Powell at home with his dogs, c1929, (1935). English soldier Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Viscount Baden-Powell (1857-1941)
Flooding in London, 1928, (1935). Creator: UnknownFlooding in London, 1928, (1935). The seriousness of the floods was not fully realised until the Embankment at Westminster gave way
Flood waters in the moat at the Tower of London, 1928, (1935). Creator: UnknownFlood waters in the moat at the Tower of London, 1928, (1935). The worst Thames flood within living memory...the Tower moat - ordinarily used as a football ground - filled with water
Londons New All-Weather Bus, 1927, (1935). Creator: UnknownLondons New All-Weather Bus, 1927, (1935). In July 1927, the London General Omnibus Company was granted permission to run their passenger services past Buckingham Palace
The Flying Scotsman... non-stop run between Kings Cross and Newcastle, 11 July 1927, (1935)The Flying Scotsman making a non-stop run between Kings Cross and Newcastle, 11 July 1927, (1935). In 1927, the LNER (London & North Eastern Railway)
Puritans Before James I, c1600, (1890). Creator: UnknownPuritans Before James I, c1600, (1890). James VI and I (1566-1625) faced complicated religious challenges during his reigns in Scotland and England, in London
William III. At the Battle of the Boyne, (1690), 1890. Creator: UnknownWilliam III. At the Battle of the Boyne, (1690), 1890. Battle of the Boyne in Drogheda, 1690 when William of Orange defeated James VII and II of Scotlands attempt to regain the British crown
The Prussian flag before the Sultan of Morocco, 1780, (1936). Creator: UnknownThe Prussian flag before the Sultan of Morocco, 1780, (1936). Die Preussische Flagge Vor Dem Sultan Von Marokko, 1780. A Dutch captain named Klock lost his ship in a storm off the coast of Morocco
Charlemagne destroys a pagan idol, (1936). Creator: UnknownCharlemagne destroys a pagan idol, (1936). Sturz Der Irmensaule Durch Karl Den Grossen, 772 AD. According to medieval sources, Charlemagne
Valerie, 1938. Creator: Unknown" Valerie", 1938. Valerie Hudson was a well-known model and showgirl in the late 1930s and 1940 s. From " Modern Beauties"
Joan Jay, 1938. Creator: UnknownJoan Jay, 1938. From " Modern Beauties"
