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Background imageAway Collection: A collection of 8 Bruce Bairnsfathers magazines

A collection of 8 Bruce Bairnsfathers magazines bound together in one volume. This comprises Fragments from France, More Fragments from France, Still More Fragments from France, No

Background imageAway Collection: St Aidans Home, Tynemouth - Boys Camp

St Aidans Home, Tynemouth - Boys Camp
Boys from St Aidans Home, Tynemouth, away at camp. The boys, in naval uniforms, sit with cups and plates around a table bearing a large kettle

Background imageAway Collection: Chester Workhouse Childrens Outing

Chester Workhouse Childrens Outing
A group of children from Chester Unions cottage homes on an outing to the seaside, accompanied by adult helpers. The homes housed pauper children away from the workhouse. Date: 1925

Background imageAway Collection: North Surrey District Schools, Anerley, Upper Norwood

North Surrey District Schools, Anerley, Upper Norwood
The North Surrey District (or Industrial) Schools at Anerley, Upper Norwood, opened in 1850 to house pauper children away from the workhouse

Background imageAway Collection: Reno, Nevada, USA, divorce capital

Reno, Nevada, USA, divorce capital -- a woman joyfully throws her wedding ring into the Truckee River on the day her decree is granted. Date: 1942

Background imageAway Collection: Cartoon, Kaiser Wilhelm discarding uniforms, WW1

Cartoon, Kaiser Wilhelm discarding uniforms, WW1
Cartoon showing Kaiser Wilhelm II discarding the uniforms and orders he has previously received from Britain, now that the First World War has started

Background imageAway Collection: Empty metal tubes needed urgently 1942

Empty metal tubes needed urgently 1942
Save me ! Give your empty metal tubes and help the Red Cross & St. John. Help to relieve the drain on the Nations reduced metal supplies. Hand all empty collapsible metal tubes to your retailer

Background imageAway Collection: Women with a fan 1922

Women with a fan 1922
Women turned away while holding a fan. Date: 1922

Background imageAway Collection: Gentleman arrested for being in debt

Gentleman arrested for being in debt
Two men arrest a gentleman for being in debt, his son and wife watching helplessly. Date: 1843

Background imageAway Collection: An Old Maids Honeymoon

An Old Maids Honeymoon - she flies away in a lemon balloon with her pet cat, crow and yellow canaries. The anchor bears the word hope. Date: 1910

Background imageAway Collection: Wounded Insurgent

Wounded Insurgent
A wounded insurgent is carried away on a makeshift stretcher, waving to encourage his comrades. Date: 27 July 1830

Background imageAway Collection: Lighthouse Cribbage

Lighthouse Cribbage
The popular card game Cribbage is a fine way for lighthouse attendants to pass away the long duty hours in Australia. Date: 1940s

Background imageAway Collection: Wounded Russian Bear

Wounded Russian Bear
German hunters mock the Russian bear as it slinks away, bleeding, from fighting in the Carpathians... Date: May 1915

Background imageAway Collection: Anna Plumptre

Anna Plumptre
ANNA PLUMPTRE Writer and translator, who hoped Napoleon would invade England and do away with the aristocracy. Date: 1760 - 1818

Background imageAway Collection: Shy Baby and Horse

Shy Baby and Horse
A shy baby in its pram, out for a walk with mother and the dog, turns its head away from a curious horse. Date: early 1930s

Background imageAway Collection: Model Couple

Model Couple
A couple in evening dress. The woman faces the camera while the man faces away. Date: late 1960s

Background imageAway Collection: The Terrible Bogeyman - who steals away naughty children

The Terrible Bogeyman - who steals away naughty children in his sack if they misbehave. Date: circa 1908

Background imageAway Collection: Japan - Woman her two children disturb a stork

Japan - Woman her two children disturb a stork
Japan - A Woman with her two children disturb a stork from the rushes beside a river or pool. Date: 1905

Background imageAway Collection: Earl of Halsbury and Erskine try to control Irish MP Tanner

Earl of Halsbury and Erskine try to control Irish MP Tanner
The Story of Rackety Tanner (cont.). Hardinge Stanley Giffard, The Earl of Halsbury (1823-1921) - Three times Lord Chancellor of Great Britain and Sir Henry David Erskine (1838-1921)

Background imageAway Collection: Sir John Eldon Gorst sends 8th Duke of Devonshire into well

Sir John Eldon Gorst sends 8th Duke of Devonshire into well
The Story of the Duke and the Bunnygorst (cont.). Spencer Compton Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire (1833-1908) as a rather lazy layabout

Background imageAway Collection: Sir John Eldon Gorst aims gun at 8th Duke of Devonshire

Sir John Eldon Gorst aims gun at 8th Duke of Devonshire
The Story of the Duke and the Bunnygorst (cont.). Spencer Compton Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire (1833-1908) as a rather lazy layabout

Background imageAway Collection: Three boys escape their savage captors during the night

Three boys escape their savage captors during the night
Three boys escape their savage captors (drunk on brandy) during the night, grabbing some of their clothes to wear in the process. Date: 1898

Background imageAway Collection: Three schoolboys run away from school in nautical disguise

Three schoolboys run away from school in nautical disguise
Three errant schoolboys run away from school and disguise themselves as little sailors Date: 1898

Background imageAway Collection: WW2 - Comic Postcard - Evacuee Son returns home

WW2 - Comic Postcard - Evacuee Son returns home
Evacuee Son (who has had a growth spurt!) returns home to a surprised Mother!! Date: circa 1940s

Background imageAway Collection: WW1 - Soldier gives away all souvenir buttons from uniform

WW1 - Soldier gives away all souvenir buttons from uniform
WW1 - A slightly daft-looking young Soldier has to resort to a large safety pin, as he has given away all the souvenir buttons from his uniform to family and female admirers... Date: circa 1915

Background imageAway Collection: WW2 - Comic Postcard - Why Worry

WW2 - Comic Postcard - Why Worry! Cares of the time are danced away by this young couple, frolicing in the garden without a care in the world. Date: circa 1942

Background imageAway Collection: Classic early 20th century sentimental postcard

Classic early 20th century sentimental postcard
Will you think of me, when I am away. Classic early 20th century sentimental postcard. This postcard was (interestingly, although not deliberately re)

Background imageAway Collection: John Bull coming to the aid of Victims of Messina Earthquake

John Bull coming to the aid of Victims of Messina Earthquake
John Bull coming to the aid of the personification of Italy (Italia Turrita) following the devastating earthquake and tsunami of 27-28th December 1908 at Messina, Sicily

Background imageAway Collection: Gentleman puffing away at his pipe in a No Smoking Carriage

Gentleman puffing away at his pipe in a No Smoking Carriage - " So what??" Date: circa 1940s

Background imageAway Collection: Taking home a little Pisa, Italy

Taking home a little Pisa, Italy
A giant carries away the principal sights of Pisa, Italy, including the Leaning Tower, the Baptistry and the Duomo. Date: 1900

Background imageAway Collection: A view of ڳtad Labem, Czech Republic A view of ڳt�ad Labem, Czech

A view of ڳtad Labem, Czech Republic A view of ڳt�ad Labem, Czech
Usti nad Labem (German: Aussig) - a city in the Czech Republic. The significance of the male Mary Poppins is slightly less clear, but rather wonderful! Date: 1904

Background imageAway Collection: A rather tall tale of the largest fish ever caught

A rather tall tale of the largest fish ever caught
" My Father e once caught a fishas big -as our street!" " Well, then, it must ave bin a Whale." " Garn, e were baitin wi Whales!" Date: 1901

Background imageAway Collection: Wealthy Businessman andhs Mistress take a ride in a cab

Wealthy Businessman andhs Mistress take a ride in a cab
A wealthy business man with his mistress or his Saturday till Monday girl. Setting off for another " weekend" !! Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAway Collection: Cheeky young Puppy avoids bathtime

Cheeky young Puppy avoids bathtime
A cheeky young pup escapes the possibility of bathtime by making a run for it from his wooden tub. Brother and Sister are about to give chase! Date: circa 1950s

Background imageAway Collection: British Buldog chases off a German Dachshund

British Buldog chases off a German Dachshund
There ll Always be an England British Buldog chases off a German Dachshund who has dared to stand with paw on the Union flag! Date: circa 1943

Background imageAway Collection: High Tide damage at Gunhill, Southwold

High Tide damage at Gunhill, Southwold - October and November 1905. Date: 1905

Background imageAway Collection: Montezumas Temple - Rock Formation

Montezumas Temple - Rock Formation
Ruins of the Montezumas Temple, Garden of the Gods, a group of rocks resembling the ruins of the Temple of the Montezumas, ancient rulers of Mexico near Colorado Springs and Manitou, Colorado, USA

Background imageAway Collection: Commander Charles Rumney Samson

Commander Charles Rumney Samson walks away from the Short S38 on 9 May 1912 after the first flight from a ship underway in Great Britain

Background imageAway Collection: Samson carrying away the gates of Gaza

Samson carrying away the gates of Gaza. Date: circa late 19th century

Background imageAway Collection: The Lawn at Hollybrook House, Southampton

The Lawn at Hollybrook House, Southampton
The garden lawn at the Southampton Unions Hollybrook House childrens home. A man tends a baby in a pram, and a tent stands in the distance. The home housed pauper children away from the workhouse

Background imageAway Collection: On my signal - Painting by Andrew McGeachy

On my signal - Painting by Andrew McGeachy
On my signal - an early monoplane awaiting taxi and takeoff. The ground crew awaiting the final signal from the pilot. Date: circa 1910

Background imageAway Collection: Supermarine S5 N219 during an engine test at Calshot R J

Supermarine S5 N219 during an engine test at Calshot R J
Supermarine S5, N219, during an engine test at Calshot. R.J. Mitchell walks away on the left

Background imageAway Collection: North American X-15 56-6670 drops away

North American X-15 56-6670 drops away
North American X-15, 56-6670, drops away from its Boeing B-52B mothership

Background imageAway Collection: A Vicker Valiant fitted with Super Sprite rocket packs

A Vicker Valiant fitted with Super Sprite rocket packs climbs away at the Farnborough Air Show, 1956. Date: 1956

Background imageAway Collection: Elisha and the Oil

Elisha and the Oil
The prophet Elisha causes the widows oil to multiply so that every vessel in her house is full, which she sells to pay her debts so that her sons are not taken away as bondmen



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