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Background imageBeneath Collection: Wodehouse / Jeeves / Wooster

Wodehouse / Jeeves / Wooster
Front cover of Piccadilly Jim, showing a couple playing footsie beneath the dining table

Background imageBeneath Collection: Great Snoring

Great Snoring
A signpost pointing to the village of Great Snoring, North Norfolk, England, has clearly effected the man beneath it!

Background imageBeneath Collection: Princess Alice with Grand Duke Louis of Hesse

Princess Alice with Grand Duke Louis of Hesse
Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hess with her husband, Grand Duke Louis (Ludwig IV) of Hesse (1843-1878). Alice was Queen Victorias third child and second daughter

Background imageBeneath Collection: RAF Bristol Beaufighter; Second World War, 1943

RAF Bristol Beaufighter; Second World War, 1943
Photograph of a British Bristol Beaufighter fighter-bomber aircraft of Coastal Command, with torpedo slung beneath the fuselage, 1943

Background imageBeneath Collection: Paris / Eiffel Tower 1926

Paris / Eiffel Tower 1926
French aviator Lieutenant Collot successfully flies his biplane beneath the Tour Eiffel, but in a moment he will hit a cable and crash fatally

Background imageBeneath Collection: Princess and the Pea

Princess and the Pea
I have scarcely closed my eyes all night, complains the princess, proving that she is a REAL princess, so sensitive that single a pea beneath her mattress keeps her awake

Background imageBeneath Collection: Natural Bridge Virginia

Natural Bridge Virginia
A river flows beneath a massive natural bridge in Virginia, USA

Background imageBeneath Collection: Tower Bridge 1930S

Tower Bridge 1930S
A view of Tower Bridge, a bascule bridge, open to allow ships to sail down the Thames. Industrial view from beneath massive cranes

Background imageBeneath Collection: Bristol - The Clifton Suspension Bridge over the Avon Gorge

Bristol - The Clifton Suspension Bridge over the Avon Gorge
Bristol - The Clifton Suspension Bridge (designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel) over the River Avon Gorge - a paddlesteamer passes beneath. Date: 1936

Background imageBeneath Collection: Ottoman Empire Cartoon

Ottoman Empire Cartoon
Abdul Hamid II of Turkey is helpless as parts of the Ottoman Empire are whipped from beneath his feet by Bulgaria and Austria

Background imageBeneath Collection: Marlow Bridge over the River Thames, Buckinghamshire

Marlow Bridge over the River Thames, Buckinghamshire
Marlow Bridge over the River Thames and All Saints Church at Marlow, Buckinghamshire. Date: circa 1980s

Background imageBeneath Collection: Thessaloniki, Greece, artillery piece under Arch of Galerius

Thessaloniki, Greece, artillery piece under Arch of Galerius
WW1 - Thessaloniki, Greece - an artillery piece is transported by two horses beneath the 4th century Triumphal Arch of Galerius, part of the Rotunda Complex. Date: 1918

Background imageBeneath Collection: Copper and tin mine, Botallack, St Just, Cornwall

Copper and tin mine, Botallack, St Just, Cornwall
A copper and tin mine at Botallack, St Just, Cornwall -- the workings extend beneath the sea for about 1 km. Date: 1869

Background imageBeneath Collection: Dogs Get Married

Dogs Get Married
Two dogs are joined in holy matrimony by a dog in holy orders (who is doubtless wearing a dog collar beneath his robes) late 19th century

Background imageBeneath Collection: A German Zeppelins observation car

A German Zeppelins observation car photographed on display as part of a public exhibition of dirigible wreckage collected from across Britain

Background imageBeneath Collection: Wilkins Nautilus 1931

Wilkins Nautilus 1931
The Nautilus of Commander Wilkins, which by sailing beneath the ice reaches the North Pole

Background imageBeneath Collection: Evening Dress / Worth 1922

Evening Dress / Worth 1922
Dusky pink evening gown in a bold printed fabric with a low scooped neckline revealing a sleeveless grey bodice beneath. The skirt is draped up over one hip

Background imageBeneath Collection: KETTs OAK

KETTs OAK
Ketts Oak, at Hethersett, Norfolk, England, the tree beneath which the tanner, Robert Kett, began his revolt in 1549

Background imageBeneath Collection: Dragons of Snowdon

Dragons of Snowdon
Two dragons, sleeping beneath Snowdon, prevent the 5th century ruler Vortigern from building a castle at the source of the Conway River, near Snowdon

Background imageBeneath Collection: Barges pass beneath the bridge over the canal in Old Brentford, west London

Barges pass beneath the bridge over the canal in Old Brentford, west London. Date: circa 1880

Background imageBeneath Collection: PARTY / DARE HE? MISTLETOE

PARTY / DARE HE? MISTLETOE
DARE HE ? A girl pauses beneath a mistletoe sprig, wondering if hes man enough to seize his chance... Date: 1920

Background imageBeneath Collection: Stoney Middleton 1950S

Stoney Middleton 1950S
View of Stoney Middleton, with its Lovers Leap cafe, a beautiful village in the Derbyshire Peak District, where cottages shelter beneath overhanging cliffs

Background imageBeneath Collection: Tractor Ploughing

Tractor Ploughing
A tractor ploughing over autumn stubble beneath ominous electricity grid pylons on a farm in Suffolk, England

Background imageBeneath Collection: Ronald Foyle

Ronald Foyle
On guard beneath the Victoria Tower is the custodian, Ronald Foyle. Parliamentary custodians supplement the security of the Palace of Westminster; they were formed in 1932 following the Geddes

Background imageBeneath Collection: Ships at Southampton

Ships at Southampton
An ocean-going passenger liner leaves the port of Southampton, beneath a remarkably cloudy sky

Background imageBeneath Collection: Five Puppies under a tree by Maruyama Okyo

Five Puppies under a tree by Maruyama Okyo (1733-1795). Date: circa 1770s

Background imageBeneath Collection: WW2 - Life onboard a corvette escort at sea

WW2 - Life onboard a corvette escort at sea - the ILN special artist C E Turner accompanied the vessel around various UK ports accompanying a merchant fleet. 1941

Background imageBeneath Collection: Jewish Memorial Statue, Nijmegen, Holland

Jewish Memorial Statue, Nijmegen, Holland
Inspired by Paul de Swaat, this sculpture of a mourning lady looking towards the old Jewish Schul, was unveiled in 1995. The figure stands beneath a tree

Background imageBeneath Collection: Tower Bridge over the River Thames, London

Tower Bridge over the River Thames, London - the bascules are raised to allow a boat to pass beneath. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageBeneath Collection: Fairies dancing in a circle beneath the trees

Fairies dancing in a circle beneath the trees

Background imageBeneath Collection: Giant Redwood - Yosemite National Park

Giant Redwood - Yosemite National Park
California Redwood Tree " Wawona" Mariposa Big Tree Grove, California, USA - in the southernmost part of Yosemite National Park. 1912

Background imageBeneath Collection: Resting beneath a cedar tree, Vancouver, Canada, early 1900s

Resting beneath a cedar tree, Vancouver, Canada, early 1900s Date: early 1900s

Background imageBeneath Collection: Poster, Samuel Cody, bust image with War Kite

Poster, Samuel Cody, bust image with War Kite
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: S. F. Cody?s Famous War Kite. Chromolithograph poster with handsome lifesize bust image of Cody dressed in a crisp, white military uniform

Background imageBeneath Collection: Hie away neath shades of night to the castle of delight

Hie away neath shades of night to the castle of delight - fairies and bubbles Date: circa 1920s

Background imageBeneath Collection: Three American Women posing with hands on their chins

Three American Women posing with hands on their chins
Three young American Women posing with hands on their chins seated on an outdoor bench beneath an arbor with a simple wooden table in front of them. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageBeneath Collection: Miss E F Hamilton's Van with sleeping chamber beneath

Miss E F Hamilton's Van with sleeping chamber beneath for servants and rain water collection from roof Date: 1914

Background imageBeneath Collection: Unidentified Fragment

Unidentified Fragment
Fragment of a leaf of a manuscript, parchment. Text in Middle German(?). The text block has wide margins above, beneath and to the left-hand side but the leaf has been cut down the right-hand side

Background imageBeneath Collection: Two VCs and a DFC

Two VCs and a DFC
Sergeant John Hannah, V.C. Pilot Officer C. A. H. Connor, D.F.C. And Flt. Lt. R. A. B. Learoyd, V. C. being celebrated for their achievements leading to Victoria Crosses

Background imageBeneath Collection: The Elizabeth Arden eye strap was made of soft rubber, and was intended to mitigate puffiness

The Elizabeth Arden eye strap was made of soft rubber, and was intended to mitigate puffiness beneath the eyes. Date: circa 1932

Background imageBeneath Collection: Eiffel Tower during Parisian International Exhibition 1900

Eiffel Tower during Parisian International Exhibition 1900
This is a hold-to-light postcard. The beam from the top of the tower will illuminate when the card is held to the light. The Tower is in the middle of Exhibition buildings with a populated thoughfare

Background imageBeneath Collection: Smart Gent sits beneath a tree and thinks of his love

Smart Gent sits beneath a tree and thinks of his love
Smart Gent sits beneath a tree with his lute, dreaming of his sweetheart and composing some lines of romantic poetry and song

Background imageBeneath Collection: Linking North and South London 1907

Linking North and South London 1907
Diagram showing the proposed method the County Council are going to link north London to south. Connecting by tramway tunnel beneath the Wellington Street approach to Waterloo Bridge. Date: 1907

Background imageBeneath Collection: Greenwich entrance of the foot tunnel designed by civil engineer Sir Alexander Binniel. Date: 1902

Greenwich entrance of the foot tunnel designed by civil engineer Sir Alexander Binniel. Date: 1902

Background imageBeneath Collection: New tunnels for the Post Office Railway. 70ft beneath the ground near Oxford Street the nearly

New tunnels for the Post Office Railway. 70ft beneath the ground near Oxford Street the nearly completed, double track line

Background imageBeneath Collection: As a precaution against possible bombing precious art, relics, sculptures

As a precaution against possible bombing precious art, relics, sculptures and memorials where moved out of London to a secret place. This was given to the Nation by the National Art Collections Fund

Background imageBeneath Collection: TOMB OF NICHOLAS BACON

TOMB OF NICHOLAS BACON
Similar in concept to a two- berth railway sleeping car, this monument saves space by housing Nicholas Bacon above, Edmund Bacon and his wife beneath. Date: 1579

Background imageBeneath Collection: A musician sits on a float in an ecstatic trance, really into the music

A musician sits on a float in an ecstatic trance, really into the music, while a couple of children sit beneath him at the Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad, W. Indies. Date: 1968

Background imageBeneath Collection: HENRY IRVING'S TOMB

HENRY IRVING'S TOMB
At Rest Beneath Shakespeare Sir Henry Irving's Grave at Poets Corner Westminster Abbey

Background imageBeneath Collection: DOG-CART

DOG-CART
The backward facing seat has a box beneath it where you may put your dog. Date: 1872

Background imageBeneath Collection: Admirers - Crinoline 1850s

Admirers - Crinoline 1850s
Promotional music sheet for A Few Words About The Crinoline, by Thomas Walker. A young man leans forward in an attempt to obtain a kiss from a woman in a an extraordinarily wide crinoline who stands

Background imageBeneath Collection: The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London - floral tributes

The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London - floral tributes
The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London - some of the floral tributes lain beneath the monument on Remembrance Day. Designed by Edwin Lutyens

Background imageBeneath Collection: Italian Christmas Greetings Postcard

Italian Christmas Greetings Postcard
circa 1910s

Background imageBeneath Collection: Two young women reading and staying warm, Japan

Two young women reading and staying warm, Japan
Two young women reading and staying warm under blankets around a stove beneath a kotatsu table, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Background imageBeneath Collection: Lady sitting on a natural seat beneath a rock cliff

Lady sitting on a natural seat beneath a rock cliff
Lady photographed sitting on a natural seat beneath a rock cliff - British seaside - shaded by the strong summer midday sun and a large wide-brimmed hat! Date: circa 1930s

Background imageBeneath Collection: Beneath the arena at the London Hippodrome

Beneath the arena at the London Hippodrome
Scene beneath the arena of the London Hippodrome with stage hands readying themselves to convey large wooden properties above for the next act. 1900s

Background imageBeneath Collection: Train passing under arch into Conway railway station 1848

Train passing under arch into Conway railway station 1848
Train passing under an arch into Conway railway station, Conway, North Wales. The arch has been cut through part of the original wall of Conway (Conwy) Castle

Background imageBeneath Collection: London - Tower Bridge, Guildhall and the Tower of London

London - Tower Bridge, Guildhall and the Tower of London
Early pictorial postcard - court card sizing - Scenes and sights of London - The Tower of London, Tower Bridge (opened three years earlier in 1894) and the Guildhall. Date: 1897

Background imageBeneath Collection: Baroque Keystones - Crypt beneath Queen Annes building

Baroque Keystones - Crypt beneath Queen Annes building
Baroque Keystones in the Crypt beneath Queen Annes building at the Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London - possibly intended for one of the rooms of Greenwich Palace, but never used. Date: 1946

Background imageBeneath Collection: Section of the Holborn Viaduct

Section of the Holborn Viaduct, showing the subways, taken by permission from Mr. Haywoods report. Date: 19th Century

Background imageBeneath Collection: Building a boat to go beneath a street

Building a boat to go beneath a street
Purpose-built boat -shaped caisson which will be lowered into the hole made for the extension of the Paris Metro under the River Seine 1906

Background imageBeneath Collection: New tunnel under the Seine 1905

New tunnel under the Seine 1905
Night staff work on the new tunnel extension under the River Seine. Date: 1905

Background imageBeneath Collection: Sewer hunter 1860s

Sewer hunter 1860s
Sewer hunters who made their money by combing through the sewers beneath London streets, sieving through the raw water for a small opportunity of finding something valuable like a ring that somebody

Background imageBeneath Collection: Couples

Couples
Couple kiss beneath the mistletoe. Illustration from Delineator magazine December 1928. Artist anon. Date: 1928

Background imageBeneath Collection: The last of the Leviathan: the Titanic plunging beneath the waves

The last of the Leviathan: the Titanic plunging beneath the waves. Mr Beesley, one of the survivors, described the final scene

Background imageBeneath Collection: The Norns

The Norns are the equivalent of the Fates. They tend the Well of Destiny, located beneath Yggdrasil, the World Tree. There are usually three of them, sometimes more

Background imageBeneath Collection: GERMAN SACRIFICES

GERMAN SACRIFICES
An ancient German priestess from the Jutland region waits with her knife as captured enemies are brought to be sacrificed beneath the sacred oak

Background imageBeneath Collection: Beneath a tree in the forest at Vincennes Louis listens to the grievaces of his

Beneath a tree in the forest at Vincennes Louis listens to the grievaces of his subjects. Below, the chateau de Joinville Date: 1215-1270

Background imageBeneath Collection: Goblin Tower, once called Pembertons Parlour, after a ropemaker whose works were

Goblin Tower, once called Pembertons Parlour, after a ropemaker whose works were once beneath the city walls at Chester, Cheshire, England. Date: 1939

Background imageBeneath Collection: A shepherd rests beneath the shade of a hawthorn bush, wondering whether to play his

A shepherd rests beneath the shade of a hawthorn bush, wondering whether to play his pipes or not : his sheep looks apprehensive, as though fearing he will... Date: 1889

Background imageBeneath Collection: Patriotic US postcard

Patriotic US postcard
circa 1910s

Background imageBeneath Collection: Relaxing on Deck Date: 1941

Relaxing on Deck Date: 1941

Background imageBeneath Collection: Playful Dalmatian Pups Date: 1950

Playful Dalmatian Pups Date: 1950

Background imageBeneath Collection: Manhattan Skyline Date: 1947

Manhattan Skyline Date: 1947

Background imageBeneath Collection: Office Conference Room Date: 1947

Office Conference Room Date: 1947

Background imageBeneath Collection: Entering a Carriage Date: 1890

Entering a Carriage Date: 1890

Background imageBeneath Collection: Tower of London 1450 Date: 1450

Tower of London 1450 Date: 1450

Background imageBeneath Collection: Winter-Time on the Farm Date: 1856

Winter-Time on the Farm Date: 1856

Background imageBeneath Collection: Pioneer Couple Date: 1959

Pioneer Couple Date: 1959

Background imageBeneath Collection: Plate - WWI humour

Plate - WWI humour
Plate - Here with a loaf of bread beneath the row. A muttered curse, but neer a whine. And thou - beside me, singing in the wilderness. The wilderness is paradise enow. Good condition

Background imageBeneath Collection: SPRING MAGNOLIA BLOSSOM

SPRING MAGNOLIA BLOSSOM
Families relaxing beneath the lovely magnolia trees in blossom in the early spring in the gardens at Clifton, Bristol Zoo, England. Date: 1950s

Background imageBeneath Collection: Channel Tunnel in 1803

Channel Tunnel in 1803
When Napoleon contemplates an attack on England, a tunnel beneath the Channel is one of his options, though it is unlikely he seriously considers it. Date: 1803

Background imageBeneath Collection: CANAL DE LOING - 1

CANAL DE LOING - 1
The Canal de Loing at Montargis : the barge Edelweiss lowers its mast to pass beneath a low bridge. Date: 1985

Background imageBeneath Collection: BARTON AQUEDUCT

BARTON AQUEDUCT
The Barton Aqueduct doesnt simply carry the Bridgewater Canal over the Ship Canal, but swings a section of the canal when required to enable large vessels to pass beneath it. Date: 1893



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