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Prince Louis Alexander of Battenberg (1854-1921), photographed in 1912 on succeeding Sir Francis Bridgeman as First Sea Lord of the Admiralty
The Marquis of Lorne being sworn in as Governor General of CThe Marquis of Lorne (Duke of Argyll), husband of Princess Louise, being sworn in as Governor General of Canada in 1878
Illustration showing the Eclipse of the Moon, 1932Illustration showing the passage of the moon through the cone of the Earths shadow (invisible in space, but represented diagrammatically here) on 14th September 1932
Wolseley Motorcar in the London to Brighton Rally, 1948Photograph showing Mr. W.T. Grose driving his 1903 10-h.p. Wolseley car over Westminster Bridge in London, during the Royal Automobile Clubs Veteran car run from London to Brighton, 14th November 1948
Darracq Motorcar in the London to Brighton Rally, 1948Photograph showing Mr. R.D. Gregory driving his 1904 15-h.p. Darracq car up Brixton Hill, during the Royal Automobile Clubs veteran car run from London to Brighton, 14th November 1948
William TellWILLIAM TELL Heroic Swiss patriot, shooting an apple off his son Walters head by order of the Austrian governor. Did it really happen ? Did he even exist ?
Icelandic BishopA bishop is consecrated, medieval Iceland
Water pumpAn advertisement from 1893 for Marryweathers hand fire-engines, a device which doubles up as both a fire extinguisher and plant watering machine
Fur storeAdvertisement for the International Fur Store of Regent Street from 1892
UK Tea CompanyAdvertisement for the United Kingdom Tea Company Ltd
Hon. Mrs John WardA Dry-Point Portrait by French artist Adrien Etienne of Hon. Mrs John Ward, daughter of Mr. Whitelaw Reid, former American Ambassador in London
Ransomes Lawn MowersAdvertisement for Ransomes Lawn Mowers purchased by the Queen and Princess Victoriaof Prussia. Available from Ransomes, Sims and Jeffries Ltd of Ipswich
Intercession Day at St. Pauls CathedralIllustration by S. Begg (who was present) of a service at St. Pauls Cathedral, on the first anniversary of the declaration of World War I, August 4th, 1915
The E9s commanderPhotograph of Commander Max K. Horton, the submarine officer who torpedoed three German war-ships, the Pommern, the Hela and S.116
Chas Baker and Co. StoresAdvertisement for gentlemens high class clothing, for immediate wear or made to measure, showing five different outfits and illustrations from the four London Chas Baker stores
A ambulance training exercise at Waterloo StationAn ambulance lecture at Waterloo Station to the employees of the South Western Railway Company
German prisoners being led through a French trench so they are less exposed to their own shell-fire
Hindes hair curlersAdvertisement for Hindes patent Hair curlers from 1892 with and endorsement by Lily Langtry. Date: May 14th 1892
Patent Euraka Mattress and BedsteadAdvertisement for the patent Eureka mattress and bed, available from all house furnishers
Shakespere cotAdvertisement for the Shakespere cot, a light, portable childs bed. Ad shows baby in a cot pulling a cats tail
Tutankhamen inspired head dressesA head dress embellished with silver lace and jewels. Made by Frank Brighten, the head dress featured in a collection of Tutankhamen-inspired millinery fashions
Launch of HMS Windsor Castle, September 1852Engraving of the re-launch of HMS Windsor Castle, 140 Gun First rate warship, on 14th September 1852 at Pembroke Dockyard
The Great Dee viaduct in the Vale of LlangollenThe Great Dee Viaduct on the Shrewsbury and Chester Railway. The viaduct crosses the river Dee in the Vale of Llangollen. The impressive viaduct consists of 19 semicircular arches of 60 feet span
Rooms of the AquitaniaInterior water-colours showing interior rooms of the Cunard liner, Aquitania dubbed Britains Largest Sea Palace
The peak of Ngaurrhoe, New Zealands only active volcanoVolcanic activity within eighty miles of Napier earthquake area. The peaks of Ngaurhoe in the Tongariro National Park giving off a spectacular display of smoke
Gloucester & LackingayThe Duke of Gloucester meets with Sir John Lackingay in the presence of other courtiers
Racial / China / Man / WomanHu Tahai, a 14th century statesman, and Tschiao Kuo Fu Dschen, a 6th century Chinese lady
The civil war in America: attack on the Confederate batterieAttack on the Confederate batteries at Bull Run by the 27th and 14th New York regiments. The battle of Bull Run was the first major battle of the civil war, seen here from the Confederate side
Memorial Service for R. F. Scott, St. Pauls, London, 1913Illustration showing the memorial service held in St. Pauls Cathedral, 14th February 1913, for the men who died during the Antarctic Expedition of 1910-12. Those who died were Captain Scott, Lt
Mongol Warrior in ArmourA Mongol warrior in chain armour, carrying a scimitar and some sort of polearm
Brazenose GatewayThe ancient gateway of Brazenose College at Stamford, Lincs. Built in the 14th Century after a temporary migration from Oxford
England / York 1939The beautiful, historic city of York, Yorkshire, England. The 14th century walls provide a lovely walk, which is pierced at intervals with gateways known as bars
The British Expedition Against Havana, 1762Illustration of the British Fleet, under Sir George Pocock, entering Havana Harbour on 14th August 1762. In the centre of the image can be seen Morro Castle; an important stronghold to the east of
Arlington Row, BiburyThese cottages on Arlington Row, Bibury, Gloucestershire, England, are fine examples of Cotswold architecture and were originally a wool store dating back to the 14th century
Racial / China / Hu TahaiHu Tahai, a statesman
Manufacture of the Atlantic telegraph cableMachines covering the Atlantic cable wire with gutta percha at the Gutta Percha Companys works in Wharf Road, London. Before the advent of man-made materials, gutta percha
Brabys machineEngraving of Brabys machine for breaking up roads and scarifying or tilling land
Advertisment for Wolseley carAdvertisement for Wolseley cars, showing a group in a box at the opera, accompanied by a sketch of the car. A consummate British company, the ad states Command performance.Buy wisely, by Wolseley
French KnightA French knight of 1399
On board the luxury liner, L Atlantique, the central streeOn board the French luxury liner, L Atlantique. A unusual feature at the time, the central street of shops, over 150 meters long, with the spacious embarkation hall
On board the luxury liner, L Atlantique, the chapel, whereOn board the French luxury liner, L Atlantique. A unusual feature at the time, the decorative chapel, where passenger could attend religious services and practise their devotions during a voyage
Burnt out liner L Atlantique, successfully brought into portThe burnt out liner, L Atlantique successfully brought into port at Cherbourg. The fire broke out in the early hours of 4th January 1933, at 6am the abandon ship order was given
The bursting of the Bilberry Reservoir, spreading destructioThe bursting of the Bilberry Reservoir. Much destruction was caused by the flooding, bridges lost and buildings demolished
Southampton City WallsThe Arcades, Southampton, Hampshire, part of the ancient city walls, dating from the 14th century
Hotspur Tower AlnwickThe Hotspur Tower (known locally as The Bondgate Tower), once part of the town walls, supposedly dating from the 14th century, when Henry " Hotspur" Percy lived
England / MineheadChurch Steps, Minehead, Somerset, a steep and narrow way up to the 14th century church of St. Michael s-on-the -hill. Thatched roofs and tall chimneys feature in this town
Experiments with Fairlies steam carriageFairlies steam carriage; an invention that gained much criticism, due to its unusual seating design. The train is sectioned into 2 first class carriages seating 16 people
Medieval German SmithyA scene from the life of the legendary German romantic hero Eppelein von Gailingen (1310- 1381)
