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The First PassoverThe Jews are spared when a pestilence strikes Egypt, a sign that Pharaoh should allow them to leave his country : it is the first Passover, celeb- -rated annually ever after
Henley Regatta 1903By the river during the Henley Regatta. Date: 1903
Boston Fair 1950SScene at Boston Fair, Lincolnshire, which is held annually in the town
The Finish of the Race for Doggetts Coat and Badge, LondonEngraving showing the finish of the Race for Thames Watermen for Doggetts Coat and Badge, Chelsea, 1869. This race, held on the River Thames, between the Old Swan, London Bridge, and the White Swan
Chelsea Arts BallThe Chelsea Arts Ball, held annually at the Albert Hall, London the gayest and most characteristic of our English artists revels
Caledonian BallThe Caledonian Ball, held annually at the Hotel Cecil, London. Date: 1924
Stratford-upon-Avon, Mop Fair 1899Standing for Hire, Stratford-upon-Avon, said to be the largest fair in England, regarded by the agricultural class in the district as the chief holiday of the year
Christmas Morning Swimming Handicap in Serpentine 1906Various scenes of the annual competition at Serpentine lake at Hyde Park, London on Christmas day morning. Date: 1906
Henley Regatta 1909Watching the finish of a close race
Henley Regatta 1894Enjoying an afternoon at Henley Regatta. Date: 1894
Henley Regatta 1874A party of people gathered round to watch the Henley Regatta. Date: 1874
Crowded river during the Henley Regatta 1905Crowd of people gathered to watch the annual event on the River Thames. Date: 1905
Henley Regatta 1844Henley Regatta, at Hammersmith Bridge. Date: June 1844
Knutsford, Cheshire, Royal May Day Festival 1902May Day Festival in Knutsford, Cheshire town, taking place every year, were children dress-up in costumes, shepherdesses, milkmaids and folkloric figures like Robin Hood, Little John and Maid Marion
Picking up sixpences at Smithfield 1902Centuries-old tradition, when 21 sixpences were placed upon a flat gravestone in the churchyard at St. Bartholomew in Smithfield, London, on Good Friday morning
Crowded river during the Henley Regatta. 1909
Chester RacesScene overlooking the track at Chester Races, Cheshire, England. These popular horse races are held annually in May. Date: circa 1960
Sacred Canopy, MeccaThe Mahmal - the Khedives sacred canopy, or litter - is taken annually from Cairo to Mecca (and is welcomed when it returns, recharged with holiness) Date: 1904
The Patron, or the Festival of St Kevin at the Seven Churches, Glendalough (1813). Peacock, Joseph c.1783-1837. This work shows the festivities surrounding the feast day of St Kevin
Hokke Hall (Hokke-do) within the Todai complex, Nara, JapanThe Hokke Hall (Hokke-do) within the Todai temple complex - often called the Sangatsu Hall (Sangatsu-do) - where in ancient times the Lotus Sutra (Japanese)
Kiwi ChristmasA typical New Zealand Christmas holiday scene, on Lake Rotoiti, North Island, which ranks high among places which enjoy more than 2, 000 hours of sunshine annually. Date: 1950s
Kingsteignton MaypoleThe May Queen and her Maids of Honour (and one boy!) by the Maypole, at the Ram Roasting Fair, Kingsteignton, Devon, England, held annually on Whitsun Monday. Date: 1950s
Hull Poor Law GuardiansA Board of Guardians was elected annually by the ratepayers of Hull, Yorkshire, to administer poor relief in the city. This group portrait of the 1912 Board - all men - was taken in front of the main
Household Brigade at Hawthorn Hill MeetingPrince Alexander of Teck (Queen Marys brother), with his wife Princess Alexander of Teck (Princess Alice of Albany) standing behind the fence on his right, watching the riders at the water jump
India KumbakonamThe Gopura at Combaconum (former spelling) a place of pilgrimage to which devout Brahmins come back annually
The Great Wool-floor at the London DocksThe great wool-floor at the London Docks. The London Dock Company enlarged the warehouse for receiving wool imports from the colonies in the 1840 s
England / HelstonThe main street in Helston, Cornwall, a town famous for its Floral Dance, danced annually through the streets
Boston Fair, 1940SSideshows at Boston Fair, Lincolnshire, which is held annually. Attractions include the Smallest Married Couple of Tiny Town
Food and Drink / PastaThe Festa degli gnocchi is held annually at Guastalla, Italy; before distribution to the crowd, it is tasted by the king, chosen from the noted eaters of the region
Pyne - Lord MayorTHE LORD MAYOR He is chosen annually by the Liverymen, members of the several companies in the City of London : he is generally a wealthy merchant