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GERMAN BOYS PLAY CRICKETGerman boys from Bremen are introduced to the game of cricket, at Chatham school. Date: circa 1930
Englishman of 1670In 1666, a new style for men is introduced in sharp contrast to the extravagant court styles : the long vest or body-coat is an intimation of things to come Date: circa 1670
Galahad - Round TableSir Galahad is introduced to the Round Table
Convair 580 - Prop-Jet Super Convair N400J at Prestwick Airport. Frontier Airlines introduced the Convair 580 designation for their Prop-Jet Super Convairs and the name became widely used Date: 1966
Astronauts are introduced to the American and foreign p?Astronauts are introduced to the American and foreign press at a press conference in Washington in summer 1959. From left: Maj Deke Slayton, Cdr Alan Shepard, Cdr Walter Schirra, Maj Virgil Grissom
Mortar, 2 In Mk Vii* AirborneMk VII* 2 in mortar. Used by airborne forces during World War Two, 1945 (c). The 2 inch Mortar, introduced into service in 1938, was a light weapon designed for close support fire for infantry
Suffragette Cat and Mouse Act McKenna. Shows Reginald McKenna, Home Secretary in Asquiths government, sitting on a pedestal, labelled, Fiat Justitia (let justice be done)
JEAN NICOT French diplomat and scholar who introduced tobacco from Portugal into France
Voting by secret ballotA parliamentary election, voting by secret ballot was only introduced in Britain in 1872 with Gladstones Ballot Act removing the possible intimidation of open voting
Rifle, Bolt Action, Smle, . 303 In Mk Iii*Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Mk III*. 303 in bolt action rifle, 1917; introduced in 1916 and differing from the Mk III in having the magazine cut-off omitted; two oil bottles in butt trap. Date: 1917
DAVID DALE Scottish industrialist who introduced cotton mills into his native country; philanthropist. Date: 1739 - 1806
Dr a I CoffinDR A I COFFIN : medical : Pioneer of medical botany who introduced Thomsons ideas to Europe : in 1845 he founded the Association of Herbal Medicine, authored books. Date: mid-19th century
Felix Josef MottlFELIX JOSEF MOTTL German musician : as a conductor, he introduced Wagners Tristan to Britain. Date: 1856 - 1911
A gentleman drawing the first pensionA typical scene on January 1st 1909 showing a man drawing his first pension at the post office. The Old Age Pension Act, introduced by David Lloyd George
Olivier De SerresOLIVIER DE SERRES French agronomist who created a medel farm at Pradel, introduced new plants from other countries, and pioneered new farming methods
Passiflora -- Passion Flower -- brought from Peru/Brazil to Europe in 1699
Suffragette Militants Art GalleriesIn the light of Mary Richardsons savage attack on The Rokeby Venus, new security measures to protect works of art are introduced! Date: Mar 20th 1914
Coypu TrappingCoypu (or Swamp Beaver ) trapping on the Suffolk marshes, England. South American rodents, introduced to Britain in 1929, before escaping and breeding wild. Date: 1960s
Men / Strasbourg CostumeTwo men of Strasbourg wearing the new vests after the Persian mode as introduced by Charles II of England, cravats & cloak like outer garments with slashed sleeves. Date: 1670
Open Robe 1908The S-Bend silhouette in the year when the new straighter line was introduced. An open robe: flaring, swirling skirt, embroidery, volan trimmed sleeves & lace. Date: 1908
How a Car WorksHow it works - boys are introduced to the mysteries of the motor car. Date: circa 1902
Congreve / Fireships UseRockets introduced by William Congreve in 1804 shown in use in British navy fireships Date: 1827
Congreve / Cavalry RepulseThe rockets introduced by William Congreve in 1804 are here shown used for the repulse of cavalry and for the storming of a town Date: 1827
Aa Parmentier / ForestierANTOINE-AUGUSTIN PARMENTIER French agriculturist who introduced the potato to France Date: 1737 - 1813
Margaret Severn (1925)Margaret Severn who first introduced Benda masks to the American public (1925) Date: 1925
De Havilland DH 98 Mosquito B IV -powered by two Rolls-Royce Merlins, once introduced, the type remained the RAF fastest bomber for the rest of the war
Benz 3 1 / 2 HPSlide showing a photograph from 1897 of a Benz 3 1/2 horse power car with a man, woman and child riding it. The car is possibly a Velo first introduced in 1894
Japan - Bandai-san volcanoLantern slide of In the Crater of Bandai-San. Bandai-san is a volcano in the central area of Fukushima Prefecture, southern Tohoku
Suffragette Elsa Gye, Will Bullock. Elsa Gye (1881-1943) with her future husband, William Bullock in April 1909. Joined the W.S.P.U in 1906
Amoured tank in actionA photograph of a British tank advancing to destroy German machine gun positions. Tanks were first introduced into battle on the 15th September 1916 when a D1 tank was guided into action by Captain
London Traffic JamBuses and cars in a south London traffic jam, in the days before the Bus Lane and the Congestion Charge were introduced. Date: circa 1980
ChristineChimpanzee dressed in pyjamas making her way downstairs on Christmas morning to be greeted by presents under the Christmas tree
Jean Frederic Oberlin 2JEAN FREDERIC OBERLIN Alsatian Lutheran pastor, educator and agriculturist who introduced new methods in raising crops and children. Date: 1740 - 1826
Chr. Phil. Oberkampf - 4CHRISTOPHE-PHILIPPE OBERKAMPF German-born manufacturer who introduced important technology into the French cotton industry. Date: 1738 - 1815
Chr. Phil. Oberkampf - 3CHRISTOPHE-PHILIPPE OBERKAMPF German-born manufacturer who introduced important technology into the French cotton industry. Date: 1738 - 1815
William Noble C1878WILLIAM NOBLE Temperance advocate who, following Francis Murphy in the U.S. introduced the Blue Ribbon movement to Britain. Date: circa 1878
A de Havilland DH4 introduced by QANTAS early in 1923. Date: 1923
Avro Triplane G-AUCRAvro Triplane, G-AUCR, was the first postwar designed and built commercial aircraft to be introduced to Australia. Hudson Fysh flew this aircraft into second place in the 1921 Aerial Derby at an
On the cards 1918Rationing was introduced into Britain at the end of World War One, February 1918. Conscience of the response to an effective U-boat campaign, to ensure that food shortages never occurred
Torphichen PreceptoryThe Preceptory, or Quiere, at Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland. Torphichen was the chief seat in Scotland of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, introduced in 1153 Date: 1960s photo
Penny Post Jubilee 1890A Penny Post Jubilee card, issued in 1890 to celebrate the Golden Jubilee (50 years, 1840 - 1890) of the Penny Post, which was introduced by Sir Rowland Hill (top left). Date: 1890
Sports Car PosersA couple posing with a classic racing green MGB sports car. Introduced in 1962, the MGB was originally available only as a convertible and proved to be an immediate hit. Date: 1960s
Albert Medal 1877ALBERT MEDAL: Introduced on 7th March 1866. A Royal Warrant of 1867 created two classes of medal & in 1877 was altered to allow the saving of life on land to be eligible. Date: 1877
Litchis (Lychees)euphoria litchi A cluster of litchi fruit : introduced to the west from the Chinese province of Fukien in the 1840s, this must be one of the earliest depictions. Date: circa 1845
The Introduction / W Heath RobinsonThe Introduction. A man traveling by car in one direction is introduced to a lady traveling by car in the opposite direction by a third party, also in a car
All Moonshine! by W. Heath RobinsonHow the fashion designer who introduced the first short skirt obtained his inspiration. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans
But a RumourA lone policeman tries to calm crowds as they hear that butter is available for sale during World War I. Rationing was gradually introduced during the course of the war
Sling Back Fairy WedgeIn a feature entitled Best Foot Forward we are introduced to the Fairy Wedge, open toe, sling back shoe, just the thing for summer days