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Illustration in The Etiquette of To-Day - Drawing RoomBlack and white illustration of two ladies chatting with the caption topics of general interest are the best for conversational purposes when paying a call, from The Etiquette of To-Day
Biblical Tales by John Lawson, Jesus and womanBiblical Tales by John Lawson, Jesus and the woman at the well
Villagers chatting over cottage gate, 1890s. One woman is holding a bundle of rhubarb. Date: 1890s
Countrywomen and man flirting, 1890sThree countrywomen chat and flirt with a farmhand with a rake, 1890s Date: 1890s
Villagers having conversation, 1890sA group of countryside villagers having a conversation outside a cottage, 1890s Date: 1890s
Village girls, 1890sCountry girls making their way down a hillside path carrying baskets and bundles of ferns. Date: 1890s
Villagers on a bridge over a stream, 1890sVillagers chatting on a little stone bridge over a stream, 1890s Date: 1890s
Villagers chatting, 1890sVillagers stopping to chat and pass the time of day in an idyllic rural English village, 1890s. Date: 1890s
A Lady excited by the ring of Loves Telephonecirca 1910s
Have you heardcirca 1910s
Albert, Duke of York at a meet of the Pytchley HuntAlbert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI) at a meet of the Pytchley Hunt. Shown here talking to General Henry Sinclair Horne
Famous Golfers Caught In The Act. No. 14. Abe MitchellA giant of the game whose name crops up in conversation sooner or later wherever two or three golfers are gathered together
ENGLISH SOLDIERS 1530English soldiers during the reign of Henry VIII in relaxed conversation: they carry a crossbow, longbow, spears, a sword and a dagger Date: circa 1530
1930S GIRL ON THE PHONEA handsome young woman smiles as she enjoys a telephone conversation with a friend. Date: 1930s
BANQUET BESIDE A WARA group of gentlemen partake of splendid wines and victuals at a banquet whilst a major battle takes place outside, providing ample topics for conversation. Date: 16th century
FRENCH STREET MARKETA busy street market in a French town selling pot plants, flowers, shrubs; several customers are engaged in animated conversation with the stall holders Date: 19th century
EMBROIDERING LADYA lady is seated at her embroidery frame, while sharing the gossip of her two visitors Date: circa 1840
London Coffee HouseSocialising in a London coffee house Date: circa 1700
RICHS FAMILY / HOGARTHJOHN RICH: Theatrical Manager & Actor credited with the invention of the pantomime with his wife Mrs Stevens & their 4 children at his villa at Cowley, Middlesex. Date: 18th century
RICHS VILLA / HOGARTHJOHN RICH: Theatrical Manager & Actor credited with the invention of the pantomime with his wife Mrs Stevens & their 4 children at his villa at Cowley, Middlesex. Date: ?1682 - 1761
Cartoon, The Grand Old Name of GentlemanCartoon, THE GRAND OLD NAME OF GENTLEMAN -- Me and another gentleman ere as just been avin a bet on the breed of yodog. Date: 1888
1920 / LENIN / COMINTERNLenin in conversation with members of the 2nd Congress of the Communist International (Comintern). Date: 1920
HOGARTH MIDNIGHT CONVA Midnight Modern Conversation A very drunken party of men Date: circa 1740
CHAT NOIR CONVERSATIONConversation between man and woman in the restaurant Date: 1894
DINNER PARTY / BARNARDGuests indulge in food and conversation at a good-natured dinner party Date: 1885
Ross Market Hall, HerfordshireTwo old men sit and talk in the old Market Hall in Ross on Wye, Herefordshire, England. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1989
Three men Etel, FranceThree men talk in Etel street, Brittany, France, beneath town information map. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1988
Newly Engaged couple at a large Dinner Party. Date: circa 1905
Jesus instructing Nicodemus, the Pharisee (John 3, 1-21). 19th century
Cartoon, Entente cordiale, WW1Cartoon, Entente cordiale. A pretty French woman tells a friendly British soldier to be sure to send her some postcards as soon as he eventually arrives at Tipperary. Date: 1916
WW1 - Cartoon - Austria and GermanyWW1 - A cartoon illustrating the Austrian and German Emperor discussing their positions in war. Date: 1914
Mrs Charles Sweeny with Prince Bernhard of NetherlandsSocialite Mrs Charles Sweeny, formerly Miss Margaret Whigham and later the infamous Duchess of Argyll (1912-1993), pictured with Prince Bernard of the Netherlands (1911-2004)
Comic postcard, Mother and daughter at stationComic postcard, Mother giving her daughter advice as she is about to leave on a train Date: 20th century
Three Men at a Cafe - Algiers, AlgeriaThree Algerian Men at a Cafe - Algiers, Algeria. Date: circa 1930
On strike: the colliers family at home, 1912On strike: the colliers family at home in South Wales. A study from life by Fortunino Matania. The national strike ended after 37 days, with the introduction of the minimum wage act. 1912
Operation Gold. Reconstruction of the tunnel built by American intelligence and British between 1954 and 1955 to link the west and east side of the city
Medieval miniature. Meeting of the Roman Senate. Discussion on marriage between a plebeian woman and a roman patrician. 15th century
Royal Conversation Piece - Painting by Edward Seago, R. B. A of H.R.H The Princess Margaret with H.M. Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother at Sandringiiam Date: 1954
Cartoon, Two young Frenchwomen, WW1Two women in winter coats which echo the fashionable silhouette: high waisted, voluminous skirts & high all round collars. Hats now have high crowns & narrow brims. Date: 1918
Gentlemen in conversation, 1800sTwo gentlemen in conversation, the one on the left is more fashionably dressed and holds a monocle; the other is dressed in an earlier style (perhaps 1760s). Date: 1800s
WW1 - American NeutralityWW1 - Discussion in office regarding Americas initial neutrality in the war. The text with the illustration is purposefully written in an American dialect to emphasise their relaxed attitude towards
Censored Lets censor our conversation about the war CensoreCensored Lets censor our conversation about the war. Poster suggesting careless communication may be harmful to the war effort, showing a letter from a soldier stamped examined by 42
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Modern Athenians plate 5 - EdinburghRev. Dr Clason (1789-1868) of Buccleuch Street Chapel facing Rev. Robert Gordon (1786-1853) of High Church. Two well remembered ministers of the old establishment in conversation
Roman Triclinium in UseThe Roman TRICLINIUM is a couch which runs along three sides of the banquet table, on which the guests recline : it facilitates both conversation and the serving
Father Christmas chats to boy on bikeFather Christmas chats to a boy on a bike. Date: circa 1970s
Father Christmas with children in his grottoFather Christmas with two children in his grotto, based on Walt Disneys Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Date: circa 1970s
Conversation, 1870s, by Pierre-Auguste RenoirPierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919). French painter. Conversation, 1870s. National Museum. Stockholm. Sweden