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British soldiers take interest in an Egyptian ladyHumourous Postcard - World War One era. British soldiers (a sailor and a Scots infantryman) take interest in an Egyptian lady who stroll demurely along under a pink parasol
West Chiltington Thatch CottageA photograph of nutshell thatch cottage at West Chiltington, near Pulborough, a small residence which attracted motorists who desire to escape from towns at the weekend. Date: circa 1929
Blue Chaise LongeOil painting of a grand interior. The variations of light in a fine interior have attracted artists and tested their skill since the Interior genre was invented by the Dutch painters in
The Territorial - Escort under Arms. Date: 1910
Margaret Finchs cottageView of Margaret Finchs cottage on Gipsy Hill in 1808. She was called Queen of the Gypsies. She died in 1740 and was buried at Beckenham Parish Church where she had for many years sat at the Lych
Sydenham WellsMedicinal springs found in Sydenham in the seventeenth century, attracted people to the area when Sydenham was still in Kent. Date: 1875
When tired of cricket... try Spooning! A dashing young cricketer discovers countryside delights beyond the boundary! He must have thought his luck could be in as he has come prepared with his little
Henri Rougier in a Voisin at the Grande Semaine dAviation meeting held at Heliopolis near Cairo, February 1910. Organised by the Aero Club of Egypt
Heading to Epsom Downs for the Derby, 1860Engraving showing large numbers of pedestrians and several horse-drawn carriages heading up the London to Epsom road, on Derby Day in 1860
The Matchmaker - eyeing up another match with a clientThe Matchmaker - A stern woman in classic late Victorian garb suggesting a suitable match (passing in the back of a motor car) to her young male client... Date: 1912
Eugene GodardEUGENE GODARD: French aeronaut, best known for the captive balloon at the Paris Exposition which attracted enormous numbers of visitors. We have many pictures of it. Date: 1827? - 1890
Francis and the CrossSAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI having attracted his first followers, recommends them to take the cross of Jesus as the book which contains all that is needed for salvation. Date: 1182 - 1226
C Campbell, Lord ClydeCOLIN CAMPBELL, baron CLYDE British military commander, carpenters son who first attracted notice in the Peninsula War, subsequently in the Crimea and Indian mutiny. Date: 1792 - 1863
White Witchery - a romantic hunt scene in silhouetteModern Form in Novel Form: No. 1 - A " Kill" at the Meet. Two members of a hunt show rather more interest in each other than their horses. Date: 1914
A juvenile Common (Spiny-tailed) House Gecko hunts for insects, attracted by a night-light on a jetty (Hemidactylus frenatus (Schlegel))
Cartoon, German soldier with two women, WW1Cartoon, Vae Victoribus, showing an invading German soldier on friendly terms with two local women near Vise, Belgium, during the early days of the First World War. Date: September 1914
Pan by Laurie TaylerA scene with a group of people ranging from a golfer, a tennis player and bathers all being attracted and led by the music that pan is playing on his saxophone. Date: 7th April 1926
An Antoinette at the Grande Semaine dAviation meeting held at Heliopolis near Cairo, February 1910. Organised by the Aero Club of Egypt
A Voisin at the Grande Semaine dAviation meeting held at Heliopolis near Cairo, February 1910. Organised by the Aero Club of Egypt
The Grande Semaine dAviation meeting held at Heliopolis near Cairo, February 1910. Organised by the Aero Club of Egypt, this early notable week-long event attracted 13 entrants - including
Blaise Blesses DeerDeer are very attracted to Saint Blaise, bishop of Sebaste : when he comes near they gather round, asking him to bless them as this protects them from predators. Date: circa 300
Electric Shock Machine, on Derby Day, 1860Engraving, originally entitled Two Shocks a Penny, showing an electric shock machine which was part of the entertainments at Epsom Racecourse, on Derby Day 1860
Roadside Refreshments on the way to the Derby, 1860Engraving showing a man selling alcoholic refreshment beside the London to Epsom road on Derby Day in 1860. The Derby is one of Britains biggest horse-racing events
The Snail and the StatueTHE SNAIL & THE STATUE A statue of the Medicean Venus is defaced by the slime of a snail jealous of the admiration the statue attracted Date: 1761
Swans Like MusicSwans are said to be attracted by the sound of music
Twin puppies and washing lineTwin puppies, Snip and Snap, are attracted to a row of clothes flapping on the washing line
CHANUTEs GLIDER 1895Octave Chanutes glider experiments at Miller Beach, Indiana, not only attracted great public interest, they made a substantial contribution to aeronautics
The Grotto at LourdesPilgrims gather at the Grotto where Bernadette Soubirous met the Virgin Mary : probably no other riverside rock has attracted so many visitors !
London Cries EntertainerA showman with a mechanical dancing doll entertains. Here he has attracted the attentions of a young boy and girl
Folklore / Men in BlackDER SCHWARZE MANN Ladies scared but attracted by a Man In Black