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Background imageApproaching Collection: CASTILLO, Jos頤el (1737-1793). Battle of Arbela

CASTILLO, Jos頤el (1737-1793). Battle of Arbela
CASTILLO, Jos頤 el (1737-1793). Battle of Arbela (Battle of Gaugamela). 18th c. Alexander the Great defeated the Persians under King Darius near Arbela, 331 BC

Background imageApproaching Collection: Relief of Lucknow / Jessie

Relief of Lucknow / Jessie
Two women hear the approaching army, coming to rescue them. Date: 1857

Background imageApproaching Collection: Three angels answer the prayers of the mysterious woman

Three angels answer the prayers of the mysterious woman Date: circa 1890s

Background imageApproaching Collection: Mosque of Aliaferra, Savagossa

Mosque of Aliaferra, Savagossa - Black and white- man approaching door of Mosque (see also BEYBM : 2002.745). Date: circa 1890s

Background imageApproaching Collection: The Best of Luck, by Hamilton, Raleigh and Collins

The Best of Luck, by Hamilton, Raleigh and Collins
The Best of Luck by Henry Hamilton, Cecil Raleigh and Arthur Collins. First produced at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London, September 1916

Background imageApproaching Collection: Road approaching Antioch, Turkey

Road approaching Antioch, Turkey
Road approaching Antakya, a city near to the southern border of Turkey (formerly Syria). Antakya is located close to Antioch on the Orontes (Syrian Antioch)

Background imageApproaching Collection: D-Day Invasion Forces off Normandy, France, WW2

D-Day Invasion Forces off Normandy, France, WW2
D-Day Invasion Forces approaching Normandy, France, June 1944. 1944

Background imageApproaching Collection: D-Day British Invasion Forces, WW2

D-Day British Invasion Forces, WW2
D-Day British Invasion Forces approaching Normandy, France, June 1944. 1944

Background imageApproaching Collection: D-Day American Invasion Forces, WW2

D-Day American Invasion Forces, WW2
D-Day American Invasion Forces approaching Normandy, France, June 1944. 1944

Background imageApproaching Collection: The Robber

The Robber - Horseman approaching ambush. Part of Box 79 Boswell Collection. Progress of intemperance. Date: circa 1900

Background imageApproaching Collection: Bridge approaching Ceres, Cape Colony, South Africa

Bridge approaching Ceres, Cape Colony, South Africa
Bridge approaching the town of Ceres, Cape Colony, South Africa. Date: circa 1908

Background imageApproaching Collection: Shipbuilding at Belfast, Great Liners Approaching Completion

Shipbuilding at Belfast, Great Liners Approaching Completion - a view of two boats at the shipyard. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageApproaching Collection: Tram Construction at Belfast, New Cars Approaching Completio

Tram Construction at Belfast, New Cars Approaching Completion in Finishing Shed - a general view of the finishing shed with tram bodies and undercarriage

Background imageApproaching Collection: Approaching the Great Cairn, Lough Crew

Approaching the Great Cairn, Lough Crew - a view of a large cairn on top of a hill. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Meath: Lough Crew). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageApproaching Collection: Glenveigh, Co Donegal

Glenveigh, Co Donegal - a distant view of the castle beside the sea and the road approaching it, taken from much further back. (Location: Republic of Ireland; County Donegal; Glenveigh)

Background imageApproaching Collection: Glenveigh and Castle, Co Donegal

Glenveigh and Castle, Co Donegal - a distant view of the castle beside the sea and the road approaching it. (Location: Republic of Ireland; County Donegal; Glenveigh). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageApproaching Collection: Glenveigh Castle

Glenveigh Castle - a distant view of the castle beside the sea and the road approaching it, with motor car. (Location: Republic of Ireland; County Donegal; Glenveigh). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageApproaching Collection: Riding on a sledge

Riding on a sledge
Winter scene depicting children with a sledge approaching a large house. Date: circa 1912

Background imageApproaching Collection: Winter scene in a village

Winter scene in a village
Two childrenwalking in the snow with a dog, approaching a village. Date: circa 1912

Background imageApproaching Collection: Woman and sailor on a Christmas card

Woman and sailor on a Christmas card
Woman approaching her house on a Christmas card, when a sailor suddenly appears. (2 of 2) Date: early 20th century

Background imageApproaching Collection: Woman approaching house on a Christmas card

Woman approaching house on a Christmas card
Woman approaching her house on a Christmas card. (1 of 2) Date: early 20th century

Background imageApproaching Collection: FATHERs RETURN 1913

FATHERs RETURN 1913
Father returns home in the dark after a long days work. Date: 1913

Background imageApproaching Collection: Cartoon, Bluebeard, WW1

Cartoon, Bluebeard, WW1
Cartoon, Bluebeard. France and Belgium wave from their tower as American ships come to rescue them, with the Stars and Stripes flag in the background. Date: 1919

Background imageApproaching Collection: The Angara approaching the dock at Port Baikal

The Angara approaching the dock at Port Baikal. The Russian caption translates as The icebreaker Angara and the dock - this refers to the floating dock at the right-hand side that was used for

Background imageApproaching Collection: Back to the Land, cartoon by H. M. Bateman, 1918, WW1

Back to the Land, cartoon by H. M. Bateman, 1918, WW1
" The 5.15 from town, with its cargo of allotmenteers, approaching its destination and the scene of their labourers." Date: 1918

Background imageApproaching Collection: WW1 - Cartoon - Wilhelm II hears the Cossacks coming

WW1 - Cartoon - Wilhelm II hears the Cossacks coming
WW1 - A cartoon illustrating German Emperor Wilhem II standing proudly, mistaking the sound of distant rumbling as the arrival of his people

Background imageApproaching Collection: Train Approaching Station - 4-2-2 Stirling Locomotive

Train Approaching Station - 4-2-2 Stirling Locomotive, England. Great Northern Railway - Showing Plate-layers Hut Date: 1880s

Background imageApproaching Collection: Cartoon, They get what they deserve, WW1

Cartoon, They get what they deserve, WW1
Cartoon, They get what they deserve, showing a group of pessimists, as if in a lunatic asylum, with a sign warning others against approaching or speaking to them. Date: 1915

Background imageApproaching Collection: Eyam Ball Hotel and rocks, Dovedale

Eyam Ball Hotel and rocks, Dovedale
Labelled as the Eyam Ball Hotel, this shows the street approaching the dwelling mentioned - it also notes the piles of rock by the front door which may have been in place for use as a flood defence

Background imageApproaching Collection: Clyde paddle steamer

Clyde paddle steamer approaching jetty in August 1913 Date: 1913

Background imageApproaching Collection: Willow Tit - adult - checks approaching invader

Willow Tit - adult - checks approaching invader of its breeding territory - territorial behaviour in early spring - mixed forest with dominant conifers (Poecile montanus / Parus montanu)

Background imageApproaching Collection: Liner approaching British waters

Liner approaching British waters
An emotive drawing by Fortunino Matania showing a concerned mother with her two children on the deck of a liner approaching British waters, nearing port

Background imageApproaching Collection: Suffragette Deputation to the King 1914

Suffragette Deputation to the King 1914. W.S.P.U leaflet relating to the Deputation, May 21st 1914. Reverse of leaflet is addressed, To the Public

Background imageApproaching Collection: Surely I must be approaching the zone of fire

Surely I must be approaching the zone of fire
Flying. Enemy Aviator (beginning to realise) Himmel ! Surely I the zone of fire approaching be. Or the English version - Aviator (beginning to realise) Surely I must be approaching the zone of fire

Background imageApproaching Collection: Sketch of HM Airship 9 in flight near Barrow-in-Furness

Sketch of HM Airship 9 in flight near Barrow-in-Furness, preparing to land before an approaching storm in 1916. This preliminary sketch was finally reproduced as an oil on canvas, 24 x 36

Background imageApproaching Collection: A Cotswold house and drive

A Cotswold house and drive
A driveway showing horsedrawn carriage tracks with a small family group stood in front of a country house in The Cotswolds, England. Date: circa 1890

Background imageApproaching Collection: The Russian peril approaching Germany, WW1

The Russian peril approaching Germany, WW1
Nemesis, or the Russian peril approaching Germany, in the early days of the First World War. Above: a view of Konigsberg, the capital of East Prussia (it is now Kaliningrad)

Background imageApproaching Collection: Cartoon, Get Out and Get Under, WW1

Cartoon, Get Out and Get Under, WW1
Cartoon, Get Out and Get Under, showing a German dachshund looking worried as a British bulldog approaches with warships, at the start of the First World War. Date: August 1914

Background imageApproaching Collection: Rural Russian railway station

Rural Russian railway station
A view of a railway station building and passengers standing on the platform waiting for the approaching steam train, in the countryside of Russia. Date: Late 19th Century

Background imageApproaching Collection: Passing Harland & Wolffs, Approaching Donegall Quay - Royal

Passing Harland & Wolffs, Approaching Donegall Quay - Royal
Passing Harland & Wolff s, Approaching Donegall Quay (Royal Yacht Victoria & Albert taking George V and Queen Mary to the Opening of Northern Ireland Parliament). Shoesmith, Kenneth Denton 1890 - 1939

Background imageApproaching Collection: Little girl approaching pub bar to ask for Brandy

Little girl approaching pub bar to ask for Brandy
A Large Order. Little Girl - " Three penn orth o Brandy an I want a cork; an will ye wash the bottle out, cos its ad milk in it." Date: 1895

Background imageApproaching Collection: SS32A airship in a mooring experiment

SS32A airship in a mooring experiment approaching Walney Bridge at the Naval Airship Station, Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness, 2 June 1918

Background imageApproaching Collection: A McDonnell XP-85 Goblin

A McDonnell XP-85 Goblin approaching modified B-29B-65-BA for hook-up to a trapeze lowered from the rear bomb-bay

Background imageApproaching Collection: Approaching Okinawa - South Pacific

Approaching Okinawa - South Pacific -..down for an hour refuelling. Very hot and glary, and nothing but quanset hut bake-ovens to wait in. What a place to die for! Date: 1952

Background imageApproaching Collection: Approaching from the air - Hong Kong

Approaching from the air - Hong Kong - Coming into HK was spectacular and breath-taking. We came in on a level with The Peak, so everything was near ships in the harbour, commercial centre

Background imageApproaching Collection: Steamboat approaching dock, view from the Morgan house, Silv

Steamboat approaching dock, view from the Morgan house, Silver Springs, Florida. Date c1886 June 15

Background imageApproaching Collection: Collecting cards depicting a story about a Chinese governor

Collecting cards depicting a story about a Chinese governor of Bac-Ninh, who, while relaxing on a hill with his rabbits, is frightened by an approaching balloon carrying sailors

Background imageApproaching Collection: London troops approaching Es Salt, Palestine, WW1

London troops approaching Es Salt, Palestine, WW1
London troops approaching Es Salt, Palestine, at dawn, during the First World War. Date: circa 1918



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