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Background imageBehind Collection: Man on horseback behind a slow-moving cart on a narrow lane

Man on horseback behind a slow-moving cart on a narrow lane
Gentleman on horseback caught behind a slow-moving cart on a narrow lane at sunset. Miseries of the country. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Background imageBehind Collection: Memorial to the 49th - West Riding - Division, Essex Farm

Memorial to the 49th - West Riding - Division, Essex Farm
The 49th, a territorial division, came out early in 1915. It had the dubious distinction of being, together with the 6th Division, one of the first to face a phosgene attack

Background imageBehind Collection: Memorial to Irish poet Francis Ledwidge, Artillery Wood

Memorial to Irish poet Francis Ledwidge, Artillery Wood
The memorial, mounted on a brick plinth, carries a photo of the poet. Beside it the Irish flag flies, there is an information board and behind is an apple tree planted in his memory on 27 March 2010

Background imageBehind Collection: WW1 - German soldiers pose on a battle-scarred French street

WW1 - German soldiers pose on a battle-scarred French street
A fascinaing WW1-era postcard showing a large group of German soldiers posed in the setting of a battle-scarred street scene in France (note the sign Restaurant Jeanne D Arc - number 19)

Background imageBehind Collection: Crest Farm Canadian Memorial, Passendaele Church behind

Crest Farm Canadian Memorial, Passendaele Church behind Date: 2016

Background imageBehind Collection: Instigators of the Welsh Dragon Memorial (behind), Iron Cros

Instigators of the Welsh Dragon Memorial (behind), Iron Cross Date: 2016

Background imageBehind Collection: Tank Memorial with Guynemer Memorial behind, Poelkapelle

Tank Memorial with Guynemer Memorial behind, Poelkapelle Date: 2016

Background imageBehind Collection: Gravesend Sea School and Olivebank Barge

Gravesend Sea School and Olivebank Barge
A view of the Gravesend Sea School. Behind is the Olivebank Barge from Eriksons grain fleet. Date: early 1900s

Background imageBehind Collection: Girl with forget-me-nots

Girl with forget-me-nots
The head of a lovely young girl adorned with forget-me-nots. Artist: Frances Brundage Date: 1902

Background imageBehind Collection: Behind the scenes at the London Hippodrome, Bow Bells

Behind the scenes at the London Hippodrome, Bow Bells
Behind the scenes in Bow Bells at the London Hippodrome, 1932. Robert Hale and his daughter Binnie are seen chatting in the wings with the production and stage director, Charles Henry. Date: 1932

Background imageBehind Collection: Behind the scenes at the London Hippodrome, scene shifters

Behind the scenes at the London Hippodrome, scene shifters
Stage hands moving scenery behind the scenes at the London Hippodrome during the production of Bow Bells. Much of the scenery was hinged and could fold up like a concertina. Date: 1932

Background imageBehind Collection: Behind the scenes at the London Hippodrome

Behind the scenes at the London Hippodrome
Mr Hawkins, the electrical engineer in the switch-room of the London Hippodrome, which was situated behind the stage and exclusively used for lighting that part of the building. 1904

Background imageBehind Collection: The Sands of Dee, how the waves are formed at Hippodrome

The Sands of Dee, how the waves are formed at Hippodrome
Page from The Sketch reporting on how the immense waves was created during the London Hippodromes latest dramatic water spectacle, The Sands of Dee

Background imageBehind Collection: Frank Parker, stage director at London Hippodrome

Frank Parker, stage director at London Hippodrome
Frank Parker, , stage director at the London HIppodrome where he was the brains behind the theatres incredible water spectacles, plunging elephants, diving cyclists, snowstorms

Background imageBehind Collection: Rolling up the floor covering at the London Hippodrome

Rolling up the floor covering at the London Hippodrome
Illustration showing stage hands quickly rolling up the floor covering of the arena at the London Hippodrome. The Hippodromes fulsome programme of variety required numerous quick changes between

Background imageBehind Collection: Sherman tank Memorial, Leopoldsburg Railway Station

Sherman tank Memorial, Leopoldsburg Railway Station
Leopoldsburg is in Belgium and it was directly behind the start line of Operation Market Garden. Here was a huge engineer dump built up to support the XXX Corps ground forces whose job it was to

Background imageBehind Collection: Headstone of Flight-Lieutenant David Lord, VC

Headstone of Flight-Lieutenant David Lord, VC
David Lord is buried in the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery at Oosterbeek. He had spent five years, mostly in India with 31 Squadron

Background imageBehind Collection: Early struggles 1858

Early struggles 1858
Interior scene of a city dwellings, in the harsh winter months with snow on the rooftops outside and few coal on the grate, a family have got behind in their rent and a broker has come round

Background imageBehind Collection: Dressing room at New York Theatre 1905

Dressing room at New York Theatre 1905
Behind the scenes in the mens dressing room in New York Theatre. 1905

Background imageBehind Collection: Illuminated news bulletin and how it works

Illuminated news bulletin and how it works
The Newspaper of the Streets. The illuminated news bulletin which tells passer-by at night the latest news. Diagram by S. W

Background imageBehind Collection: Wall Plaque to Canadian 1st Parachute Bn, Normandy

Wall Plaque to Canadian 1st Parachute Bn, Normandy
This is on the wall of house No.3 rue de l Eglise, behind the church and the local War memorial, in Bricqueville/Robehomme

Background imageBehind Collection: Mulberry Harbour anchor Asnelles, Gold Beach

Mulberry Harbour anchor Asnelles, Gold Beach
In the foreground is a board carrying a description of the action here at Asnelles on D-Day, where the Essex and Sherwood Yeomanry came ashore

Background imageBehind Collection: Memorial to Colonel James E Rudder Cricqueville church

Memorial to Colonel James E Rudder Cricqueville church
Cricqueville is just behind Pointe du Hoc where Texan Rudder landed with his 2nd Ranger Battalion. The figure in the picture is former mayor, Louis Devin, who raised the Memorial

Background imageBehind Collection: Xmas. Snowballing

Xmas. Snowballing
So many things I d like to say? Postcard illustration of girl hiding behind tree from snowballers. Series 5078. Artist: Alfred Edward Philp Date: circa 1910

Background imageBehind Collection: US Federal Monument Utah Beach

US Federal Monument Utah Beach
This marks a Memorial Area just behind the beach in which can be found the US Navy Memorial, the 90th Inf Div Memorial, the 1st Engineer Special Brigade Memorial among others

Background imageBehind Collection: Princess Ena and King Alfonso of Spain - Palace of Miramar

Princess Ena and King Alfonso of Spain - Palace of Miramar
Princess Ena and King Alfonso of Spain with (behind) Queen Christina of Spain and Princess Beatrice (Princess Beatrice of Battenberg) outside the Palace of Miramar, Biarritz, 1906. Date: 1906

Background imageBehind Collection: Heating engineer viewing House of Commons chamber

Heating engineer viewing House of Commons chamber
Engineer in charge of heating and air-conditioning for the House of Commons viewing the chamber through a 65 foot long periscope. Date: 1950

Background imageBehind Collection: Statue of Oliver Cromwell outside Houses of Parliament

Statue of Oliver Cromwell outside Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London. The statue was designed by Hamo Thornycroft and erected in 1899

Background imageBehind Collection: British Seamens Orphanage, Brixham - Coronation Procession

British Seamens Orphanage, Brixham - Coronation Procession
Uniformed boys from the British Seamens Orphanage, Brixham, Devon, stand behind a gun carriage as part of a procession to celebrate the coronation of George V in 1911. Date: 1911

Background imageBehind Collection: Cartier at Gaspe

Cartier at Gaspe
Jacques Cartier sets up a cross at Gaspe. On his exploration of Canada for France, Breton explorer Cartier lands at Honguedo, and is met with the St. Lawrence Iroquoians

Background imageBehind Collection: Funeral of a Plantation Guard

Funeral of a Plantation Guard
A double line of guards stand by the coffin of a plantation guard, ready to proceed, with a squad of soldiers behind them as a funeral procession

Background imageBehind Collection: Defense in a Church from Guerillas

Defense in a Church from Guerillas
French soldiers fire from the Church of St. Nicholas, using it as a defensive position against Mexican guerillas. Guerilla lancers on horseback

Background imageBehind Collection: French troops at Tampico

French troops at Tampico
The encampment of French troops in the main square at Tampico. Various tents are being set up in the middle, as carts and horses are unloaded and soldiers carry barrels and boxes

Background imageBehind Collection: West Indian Pearl Fishers

West Indian Pearl Fishers
A group of West Indian pearl fishers in boats dive for pearl amidst larger galley ships. West Indians and Westerners group on the land behind to trade for the pearls. Date: 1494

Background imageBehind Collection: Columbus First Voyage

Columbus First Voyage
Christopher Columbus on his first voyage, dressed in armour and holding a standard as two ichthyocentaurs play horns behind him. Date: 1492

Background imageBehind Collection: Realism in sounds behind the scenes: Railway noises off

Realism in sounds behind the scenes: Railway noises off
A group of stage hands using different techniques to make realistic train noises in the fledgling cinema industry. 1928

Background imageBehind Collection: Woman driver 1907

Woman driver 1907
Young actress Olive Quinton driving the Adams car, " only pedals to push!" Date: 1907

Background imageBehind Collection: Funeral procession of King Edward VII 1910

Funeral procession of King Edward VII 1910
The funeral procession of King Edward VII in London, with his eldest son George V, Kaiser, Wilhelm II and Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught on horseback behind. Date: 20 May 1910

Background imageBehind Collection: Two children looking over a wall on a Christmas card

Two children looking over a wall on a Christmas card with a decorative ivy border. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageBehind Collection: Man in a red waistcoat on a cutout greetings card

Man in a red waistcoat on a cutout greetings card, standing behind a table containing a jug of water and a glass. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageBehind Collection: The Girl He Left Behind by Lewis Baumer

The Girl He Left Behind by Lewis Baumer

Background imageBehind Collection: Santa Claus on a cutout Christmas card

Santa Claus on a cutout Christmas card, standing behind a table containing a large joint of meat and a large Christmas pudding -- Christmas Cheer. circa 1890s

Background imageBehind Collection: American poster, Join the land army, WW1

American poster, Join the land army, WW1
American poster, design by Lambert Guenther, Get behind the Girl he left behind him, Join the land army, First World War. circa 1918

Background imageBehind Collection: Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove corsets 1925

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove corsets 1925
Back view of a model wearing laced ribbon corset. Date: 1925

Background imageBehind Collection: A defending Soldier watching the enemy from a Castle

A defending Soldier watching the enemy from a Castle
A defending Soldier watching the enemy from behind a Castles battlements. early 14th century

Background imageBehind Collection: Sad End of a German Spy Behind the British Line, WW1

Sad End of a German Spy Behind the British Line, WW1
The Sad End of a German Spy Behind the British Line. He foolishly endeavoured to obtain information from our sign boards!

Background imageBehind Collection: Vought DF-8F Crusader 143703

Vought DF-8F Crusader 143703
United States Navy - Vought DF-8F Crusader 143703 (call-sign 103 ), target tug, of the Pacific Missile Centre, at Point Mugu Naval Air station, on 15 May 1965

Background imageBehind Collection: Fokker C. II G-CAEV

Fokker C. II G-CAEV
Fokker C.II G-CAEV (msn 174), owned by Brock & Weymouth - P.Q. O Brien. A three-seat airliner with enclosed limousine style cabin behind the pilots open cockpit



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