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Germans taken by the FrenchGermans photographed in their trench by a French soldier from a distance of 15 metres. The Germans were asked if they would like to have their photograph taken
Easter Island stone headsAn illustration of the Moai stones found surrounding the coastline of Easter Island. The heads stand at 13 foot tall and are believed to guard the island from intruders
American Indians. The Ghost Dance of the Sioux IndiansMany Indian tribes believed in spirits who were part of a deity, embodying a sacred power which was present in the land, the elements and animals
Cross-Channel Ferry Dragon, November 1967Illustration of the passenger / vehicle cross-Channel ferry Dragon, November 1967. Built for 2-million in 1967, she was the largest contemporary Channel ferry
The Bank NunSarah Whitehead, sister of a failed businessman, believed the Bank of England owed her money, lost her mind, flitting about the City until she became known as The Bank Nun
Nationalist soldiers assaulting a house near Irun; Spanish CPhotograph showing Nationalist soldiers assaulting a farmhouse near Irun, northern Spain, 1936. These soldiers were engaged in mopping-up operations
Church of Holy SepulchreThe Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Cambridge, England, believed to have been built not later than 1140 and to have been modelled on the Holy Sepulchure in Jerusalem
Selby Abbey, after the fire of October 1906Photograph of the Nave of Selby Abbey taken after the fire of 20th October 1906. This 11th century Abbey, an extremely fine example of Norman architecture, was very badly damaged by the fire
Florence Nightingale visiting the Hut Hospitals, at BalaclavBorn in Italy in 1820, she moved to England with her wealthy family and was educated at home by her father. Although it was not deemed suitable for ladies of Florences social standing to become
Training athletes before a gameOxygen used as a substitute for training athletes. The gas is inhaled before a game or race and is believed to produce outstanding preformances
The Rotor Ship Buckau, 1924Photograph of the experimental Rotor ship Buckau, on sea trials, 1924. Anton Flettner equipped the 680 ton schooner, Buckau, with two rotating cylindrical towers to test his Flettner rudder
Nilometer / CairoNilometer, Cairo. Used to measure the height of the Nile at flood. Also the site traditionally believed to be where Miriam discovered Moses
The Sphinx / Circa 1970The Sphinx, believed to have been built by the Pharoah Chephren around 2650 BC. Extensive weathering has eroded the monument which is undergoing extensive repair
DU LAURENS (1558-1609)ANDRE DU LAURENS Court physician to Henry IV of France. Believed the royal touch could cure disease and encouraged Henry to touch as many people as possible! Date: 1558 - 1609
Irish Fairy Doctor / 1859An Irish peasant family is visited by the Fairy Doctor, believed to be able to cure afflictions that baffle the village doctor
Relics CarriedRelics are believed by the Church to possess the power to do good, so they are periodically carried about in procession, with songs, incense and ceremonies
Pointing Fingers 1933Cast off by the husband she loved, Margaret stumbled down the street past the prying eyes of the neighbours : they, too, believed the wicked lies a jealous girl had spread
Witches at StreamWitches cannot cross running water - or so it was believed by the countryfolk of south- west Scotland
Abbots Bromley HornABBOTS BROMLEY HORN DANCE: Has elements of a mock hunt: 6 deersmen, a fool, a hobby horse, a Maid Marian, 1 boy & crossbow, 1 boy & triangle dance through the town
Cat Benefits from WillMlle. Dupuy, noted harpist who believed that her skill came from her cat, leaves most of her property to him in her will
Religion / Druids / StukeleyStukeley believed that the British Druids originated as a Phoenician colony, Fam d for magic.. zealous preachers who came to these shores as the descendants of Abraham
Guillaume PostelGUILLAUME POSTEL French scholar and visionary who believed he was divinely sent to regenerate mankind; he found an old Italian woman he identified as the new Eve
Ozonised Air in FrancePatients inhaling OZONISED AIR at an establishment at Saint- Raphael, in southern France : the ozone in seaside air was believed to be very good for you
FLAMBETTESThe nocturnal FLAMBETTES, seen in Berry (central France) are believed by the local populace to assume human form
Zodiacal Light (Blunt)Zodiacal light beyond Roman ruins. It was believed that this type of light is really a luminous atmosphere of the sun
Becket Assassinated / 1170Thomas a Becket, archbishop of Canterbury, is assassinated in the cathedral by four knights who believed they were carrying out Henry IIs wishes
Charlton Church 1808A view of Charlton Church. Extensively rebuilt in 1827 its origins are believed to date back to the 12th century. Burial place of British Prime Minister Spencer Perceval
Camille De NeufvilleCAMILLE DE NEUFVILLE archbishop of Lyon who believed in being friendly with protestants !
7 Wonders / Pyramids / ParrLocated just outside Cairo, Egypt, the pyramids are believed to have been built around 2600 to 2500 BC, and served as tombs for Egyptian kings
7 Wonders / Pyramids / PicarLocated just outside Cairo, Egypt, the pyramids are believed to have been built around 2600 to 2500 BC and served as tombs for Egyptian kings
Charles Dilke and WifeSIR CHARLES WENTWORTH DILKE statesman, with his wife, Emilia Frances Strong, widow of Mark Pattison. She believed in his innocence when involved in divorce scandal
Machen BookThe cover of Arthur Machens The Bowmen, and other Legends of the War, which he believed was responsible for the legend of the Angels of Mons
Latvian Con ManPreying on superstitious countryfolk, a Latvian confidence trickster, dis- guised as the Devil, demands money to save the victim from hell - but is not believed Date: 1935