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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
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
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
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
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"
Mai, 1896. Creator: Eugene Samuel GrassetMai, 1896. From " Calendrier la Belle Jardiniere", by Eugene Grasset. [Paris, 1896]
Moltke at Paris, September 1870, (1936). Creator: UnknownMoltke at Paris, September 1870, (1936). Moltke Vor Paris, September 1870. German Field Marshal Helmuth Karl Bernhard Graf von Moltke (1800-1891) at the Siege of Paris during the Franco-Prussian War
Napoleon III and Bismarck at the weavers cottage in Donchery, 2 September 1870, (1936). Napoleon III Und Bismarck Vor Dem Weberhauschen in Donchery, 2 September 1870
Tilly in Rothenburg, 1631, (1936). Creator: UnknownTilly in Rothenburg, 1631, (1936). Woman pleading with Count Tilly in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany. Catholic commander Johann Tserclaes
Emperor Charles V with the Fuggers in Augsburg, 1530, (1936). Creator: UnknownEmperor Charles V with the Fuggers in Augsburg, 1530, (1936). Kaiser Karl V. Bei Fugger in Augsburg, 1530. German businessman
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
An escaped chimpanzee, 1930. Creator: UnknownAn escaped chimpanzee, 1930. Un Singes Etait Evade. (A monkey escaped). A fireman climbs a ladder to try and catch an ape on a roof as a woman watches from a window
A tragic masked ball, 1930. Creator: UnknownA tragic masked ball, 1930. Un Tragique Bal Masque. Guest in a burning bear costume. Back cover of " Le Petit Journal Illustre". [France, 30 March 1930]
Naval disarmament, 1930. Creator: UnknownNaval disarmament, 1930. Le Desarmement Naval. King George V (1865-1936) welcomes delegates of the United States, Japan, France and Italy to the London Naval Conference
View from the top of Primrose Hill Park, looking towards the City of London, NW1, EnglandPrimrose Hill. View from the top of Primrose Hill Park, looking towards the City of London, NW1, England
Electric Light is a modern necessity, 1920. Creator: UnknownElectric Light is a modern necessity, 1920. The Roaring Twenties were marked by significant development in the production of domestic electric appliances for households
Great Building Exhibition - Olympia, 1920. Creator: UnknownGreat Building Exhibition - Olympia, 1920. The Roaring Twenties were a period of economic prosperity when assembly line production
King John signing Magna Charta, June 5, 1215, 1783. Creator: UnknownKing John signing Magna Charta, at the desire of the English Barons who took up Arms in the Cause of Liberty, in Runnemead Meadow, between Stains and Windsor, June 5, 1215, 1783
Sonora - The Highest Class Gramophone in the World, 1920. Creator: UnknownSonora - The Highest Class Gramophone in the World, 1920. From " The Ideal Home - April 1920". [London, 1920]
Gretry, (1741-1813), c1830. Creator: Francois-Seraphin DelpechGretry, (1741-1813), c1830. Andre Gretry (1741-1813) composer from Belgium who took French nationality and is most famous for his operas comiques. From " Lith de Delpech".[Delpech, Paris]
Berthier, (1753-1815), c1830. Creator: Francois-Seraphin DelpechBerthier, (1753-1815), c1830. Louis-Alexandre Berthier (1753-1815) French Marshal and Chief of Staff under Napoleon. From " Lith de Delpech". [Delpech, Paris]
Lady Elizabeth Grey petitioning Edward IV To restore her lands, (1461), 1783. Creator: UnknownLady Elizabeth Grey petitioning Edward IV to restore her lands, (1461), 1783. Elizabeth Woodville, later to be wife of King Edward IV petitioned the king to return her lands in 1461
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
