Archery Gallery

Asser and Sherwins Archery and Cricket Repository, London

Engraving showing the interior of Messrs. Asser and Sherwin's Archery and Cricket repository, Strand, London, 1875. The necessity of a store devoted to the two sports reflects their popularity through the late 19th century

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

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Commando raid on Vaagso, Operation Archery 1941

Operation Archery, also known as the Maaloy Raid - British Combined Operations raid during World War Two against German positions on the island of Vaagso, Norway, on 27th December 1941. Left side of the image shows Commandos landing at Vaagso and Maaloy Island: a warship shelling Maaloy and a bomber laying a smokescreen to cover landings. Inset: Commando officers removing identification badges and swallowing a sweet ration. The right side of the image shows fierce fighting in Vaagso's main street. Date: 1941

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

Gothic. The Infantado Palace. The Courtyard of the Lions. La

Gothic. The Infantado Palace. Late 15th century. The Courtyard of the Lions with double archery with ogee arches superimposed in the lower gallery and Doric columns. Guadalajara. Spain

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