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Temple of Antoninus and Faustina. Rome. ItalyItaly. Rome. Temple of Antoninus and Faustina. 141 AD. In the 17th century adapted to the church of San Lorenzo in Miranda. Roman Forum
Caricature of Fred Leslie, English actor and singerCaricature of Fred Leslie (Frederick George Hobson, 1855-1892), English actor, singer, comedian and dramatist. Seen here in the role of Rip Van Winkle
Purple-throated hummingbirds, femaleIn a fascinating example of sexual dimorphism and plant-animal relationships: the female hummingbird with a smaller body and long
Junkers Ju 523m -this version of the Luftwaffes standard transport being adapted for mine clearance duties
The Way of War with Civilians, WW1The Way of War with Civilians -- a cross-section of an English home, showing how it could be adapted for military purposes during the First World War. Date: 1914
Sunbeam motors advertisement, WW1Advertisement for Sunbeam Motor Car Company of Wolverhampton showing one of their vehicles as a Red Cross ambulance or van during the First World War. Date: 1918
AW H Goss horseshoe adapted for WWI patriotic saleA W. H. Goss horseshoe adapted for First World War patriotic sale together with the badge of the Liverpool Regiment. Also has a poem and a legend.. Commemorative Ware
The National Dress, 1918Mrs Allan Hawkey, inventor of the national standard dress, modelling its versatility exclusively for The Sketch magazine in 1918
Adapted motor car using a donkey by W H RobinsonGoverness in an convertible car, hasn t got used to the fact that the motorcar has an engine. 1919
Allocation of heavy bombers by G. H. DavisThe transport problems that would arise were heavy bombers switched from Britain to the Middle East during the Second World War
Preparing to film The Thief of Bagdad, Hollywood, USAPreparing to film The Thief of Bagdad (released in 1924), adapted from the Arabian Nights stories. Parts of the set, and prop items such as large jars, can be seen. Date: 1923
Actor performing in a play, Merely Mary AnnAn actor named Howard performing in a play by Israel Zangwill entitled Merely Mary Ann (written 1903). It was later adapted into a film (1931). Date: 20th century
Laager adapted for modern warfare by G. H. DavisNight defence: a Zareba or Laager -- old words with new meanings during the Second World War. Once a defensive enclosure against enemy attack
london motor buses convertedWith the outbreak of war, London motor buses are adapted for army use. Their tops have been removed and converted for use as transport vehicles Date: August 1914
Hotchkiss Machine Gun on aeroplaneA Hotchkiss machine-gun adapted for use on an aeroplane, as shown here on a French army plane Date: August 1914
Group of holidaymakersA group of six holidaymakers sitting in front of a caravan which appears to have been adapted from an old railway carriage
Large group of holidaymakersA large group of holidaymakers sitting in front of a caravan which appears to have been adapted from an old railway carriage
Group of five smiling holidaymakersA group of five smiling holidaymakers. They appear to be in front of a caravan adapted from an old railway carriage
Woman holidaymaker in a deckchairA woman holidaymaker sitting in a deckchair in front of a caravan which appears to have been adapted from an old railway carriage
A Curtiss H12 Large America in a towing lighter adapted ?A Curtiss H12 Large America in a towing lighter adapted to be a floating dock for flying boats
Towing lighter adapted to be a floating dock for flying ?Towing lighter adapted to be a floating dock for flying boats. In the background is Curtiss H12 Large America, 8670
The Beech 1013 reconnaissance drone was adapted from the Beech 1001 (US Navy XKDB-1) target drone
Principality of Catalonia. Catalonia Government Institution (1359). Royal document with the Constitutions (ordinacions) adapted
Metropolitan Fire Brigade carA Metropolitan Fire Brigade car. This 10-12hp car chassis was purchased in 1903 and converted in Brigade workshops to run as a first aid and firefighting tender
LFB adapted London taxi pulling a trailer pump, WW2An adapted London taxi cab at LFB HQ, Lambeth, utilised as an AFS fire appliance with trailer pump, widely used in London during the blitz
Hansel and Gretel Adapted from the opera for children... bHansel and Gretel Adapted from the opera for children.... by Humperdinck : Limited return engagement by popular demand. Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of Hansel
Charles Frohmans latest production, the new play Zaza adapted by David Belasco. Date 1899?
Diamaxion house, metal, adapted corn bin, built by Butler Brothers, Kansas City. Designed and promoted by R. Buckminister Fuller. Date 1941 May
Klaw & Erlangers production of A Japanese nightingale adapted from Onoto Watannas novel by Wm. Young. Date c1903
The ghetto by Herman Heyermans i. e. Heijermans, Jr. ; adaptThe ghetto by Herman Heyermans i.e. Heijermans, Jr.; adapted by Chester Bailey Fernald. Date c1899
Brady & Ziegfeld present Mlle. Fifi from Paris adapted from the French by Joseph R. Grismer and Leo Ditrichstein. Date c1899
Brady & Ziegfeld present Mlle. Fifi adapted from the French by Leo Ditrichstein. Date c1899
Front cover of ILN coronation number for George VIFront cover from the special number of the Illustrated London News, for the coronation of King George VI. This was adapted from a special number prepared in advance for the coronation of his brother
Pagan Altar FontThis font at Old Radnor Church, Radnorshire, Wales, is thought to have originally been used as a Pagan altar and adapted for Christian use in the late 8th century. Date: pre 8th century
Oldest British FontThe ancient font of Old Radnor Church, Radnorshire, Wales, is probably the oldest and largest font in Britain. It was probably a Pagan altar, adapted to Chritianity. Date: 1950s
Police Mini CarThis mini, with a 1275 cc engine and the amusing number plate JOB 999E, was specially adapted for police duties, ideal for traffic control in congested areas. Date: 1960s
Union Workhouse, Coventry, WarwickshireThe Union Quadrangle, part of the Coventry Union workhouse, Warwickshire. The workhouse was first established in around 1801 on the site of the former Whitefriars monastery
General Montgomery reading the lesson, France; Second WorldPhotograph showing General Montgomery (1887-1976), reading the lesson at an outdoor Church service in France, 1944. In the right background is the first mobile motor Church
Life on the Stars 4On Spica, in the constellation Virgo, the light of their sun is 1120 times brighter than ours : so life there will be adapted to it, while a visitor from Earth would be in trouble
Faust in Auerbachs Wine CellarFaust in Auerbachs wine cellar. Faust, is a legend dating back to early Christianity but in its present form based on Dr. Johann Faust who lived in Heidelberg during the sixteenth century
Cant Z. 506 AironeThe CANT Z-506 Airone (Heron) is a seaplane built for Ala Littorias Adriatic routes; when war comes it will be adapted as a torpedo bomber
Pawnbroker Sign / 1940SSymbol of the pawn shop, the Three Golden Balls was adapted from the arms of the Medici financiers who came to this country from Italy in 1282 to lend money to English Kings
Elaborate CardAn elaborate greeting card which can be adapted for just about any occasion - this one happens to be a birthday card
Rail Travel, 1820SOne of the earliest trains - with the carriages adapted from road coaches and the outside passengers liable to be blackened by smoke
Voisin Biplane 1914The French Voisin biplane that in peacetime accomplished many notable flights is now adapted for wartime use and does good service during the early years of the war
Pince-Nez SpectaclesNegretti & Zambras spectacles, made with finest Brazilian pebbles or the purest glass, carefully adapted to any sight
Polar Bear (Bewick)Ursus albus : Bewick reports that they can be up to 13 feet (4m) long. It seems to like cold climates - these inhospitable regions seem adapted to its sullen nature
First on Moon / DiversityTHE FIRST MEN IN THE MOON Cavor and Bedford encounter an incredible crowd of Selenites adapted to different social roles