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Womens tug of war team training in Battersea ParkA womens tug-of-war team preparing to " take the strain" while training in Battersea Park, wearing sturdy boots and practical clothes. 1928
Aerial view of Herberton, Queensland, AustraliaAerial view of Herberton, a mining town in Queensland, Australia. Date: circa 1910
The BrowniePeople You See: The Brownie. From Teddy Bear (4 April 1964). Original artwork loaned for scanning by the Illustration Art Gallery. Date: 1964
Man in traditional costume, carrying bananas, MadeiraMan in traditional costume, carrying a bunch of bananas on a stick, Madeira. Date: circa 1904
Man and Woman of the Kuril Islands, RussiaA Man and Woman of the Kuril Islands between Russia and Japan. 1832
Many Folk Misfitz - Ireland - Irish Boy. early 20th century
King Alfonso XIII of Spain and his fiancee, later consortKing Alfonso XIII of Spain and his fiancÚѼ later his consort, Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg. They were engaged in 1906 and married the same year. Date: circa 1906
People outside Olivers Boot and Shoe WarehousePeople on a horse-drawn carriage outside Olivers Boot and Shoe Warehouse, Ilfracombe, Devon, taken on 18 August 1909. 1909
GPO Post Office female worker in uniform in a studio photo - Postwoman No.1, possibly in Beverley, Yorkshire. Date: circa 1910
LCC-LFB Edgware Road Fire Station group photo. Date: circa 1910s
Cartoon - The Duke of Yorks March, Leipzig to London. early 19th century
LFB-LCC Harrow Fire Brigade group photo. Back row: W Ensten, J L Stanford, A King (Driver), G Bevington (Driver), A Nicholls (Driver), A Beamon, T Silk
LCC-LFB Lee Green Fire Station group photo, in front of the entrance to 345 Lee High Road, SE London, before the station moved to a new building in nearby Eltham Road in 1905. Date: circa 1900s
LFB-LCC Harrow Fire Brigade with engine outside the fire station building. Back row: 3rd Officer Mann, Escape Foreman Putman, Foreman Webb
Advert for Thornhills Niagara ice-skates 1895Late Victorian ice-skates in a compact case in dark solid leather. 1895
Poster, Henke ski boots. circa 1970
Man in cottage doorway, Arlington Row, Bibury, GlosMan in cottage doorway, Arlington Row, Bibury, Gloucestershire. Date: circa 1960s
British Cavalryman - Carte de Visite photograph. Date: circa 1870s
Poster for Babes in the Wood, advertising a pantomime. Date: circa 1930s
Scots soldier pursued by shoeshine boysShine, sir -- half piastre. A Scottish soldier with outsized boots polished like mirrors, being pursued by four Egyptian shoeshine boys! Date: 1916
GERMAN STRAW BOOTSA German soldier makes himself boots of straw - a hopeful attempt to keep out the cold Date: circa 1943
A selection of Victorian laced or buttoned pointed boots. 1901
Men in white shirts asphalting The Strand, London, outside Boots the Chemists. Date: 1950s
A Young Indian Cobbler at work. circa 1903
The Coronation Coach Walking Grooms - Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II - June 2, 1953. Date: 1953
Preview of Dinner
Boy Preparing to Bathe Date: 1950
Albert, Duke of York - The East Berkshire Horse ShowPrince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI) (1895-1952) - attending The East Berkshire Horse Show at Maidenhead - seen here presenting a rosette to winning owner while the beautiful winner
The Nose Game - Aggressive Nose C7, Denotes Force of Character. Date: 1927
English man in the fashion of August 1803.. English man in the fashion of August 1803. He wears a rabbit-ear cravat, green jacket, and Casimir breeches, and boots. He carries a stick and top hat
Old Clothes Exchange, Phils Buildings, Houndsditch 1882The court of Phils buildings was found directly opposite St Mary Axe. A barrier was placed across steps leading up to the court, as there was an admission fee of one penny
Shoe-Black Brigade 1851The Shoe-Black Brigade were an offshoot of the Ragged School system. Date: 1851
FOXHOUNDS GET THE BOOTThese foxhound puppies have an inside knowledge of their masters boots! Date: 1930s
Womens shoes 1908A selection of smart, front lacing boots. One pair has a shaped heel & patent leather toe. Date: 1908
Morning Dress circa 1810White muslin dress with high stand collar & single ruff worn with a pale green spencer with collar & lapels, matching boots, a lace cap & a small hat. Her parasol is tiny. Date: circa 1810
Morning Coat 1909Lord Chesterfield elegantly dressed in morning coat, grey striped trousers, town boots, shirt with high all-round collar, black tie, top hat, pink carnation & white gloves Date: 1909
Dapper Racegoer 1908P P Gilpin at the races wears a top hat, morning coat & trousers with a front crease, black & white half-boots, white waistcoat, carnation buttonhole & a patterned bowtie Date: 1908
White Waistcoat 1910Herbert Haynes Twining wears a dark grey suit with a morning coat, black & white striped cravat with a gold ring, wing collar, white waistcoat & black & tan half boots. Date: 1910
Country Clothes 1907James Buchanan wears checked jodhpurs, gaiters & boots, a red waistcoat, a wing collar & tie, a tweed jacket with rounded front borders & a low crowned top hat. Date: 1907
SHORT SKIRTS SAVE FABRICPatriotic German woman does her bit by taking the new fashion for short skirts to an extreme to save on fabric. Yet her long boots / gaiters must require a lot of material? Date: 1916
HUNTING DRESS 1929Tailored d-b jacket with patch pockets, box-pleated skirt, ankle socks & lace up boots; jacket with back pleats, argyll stockings & high boots; motoring coat with fur collar. Date: 1929
DRESSED FOR DRIVINGThe chauffeur (in French, means simply heater) must wrap up well... Date: 1899
FRENCH VELVET SUIT 1881French boy wears a velvet suit comprised of knickerbockers, jacket fastened at the neck & open to reveal a waistcoat, white falling collar & large bow, socks & heeled boots. Date: 1881
GIRL IN STRIPES 1868Girl: habit shirt with a puff at the sleeve top, skirt with pyramid trim, tunic with braces & peplum hem, small hat perched at the front of her head & blue boots. Date: 1868
Costume - Loungers 1820Bond Street Loungers wear: strapped trousers, hessian boots, greatcoat, frock coat, top hats, buttonhole, coats cut-away at the front & one man dressed all in black. Date: 1820
CLAUDE & SISTER 1912 CLAUDE & SISTER 1912Claude and his sister in warm winter clothing. Date: 1912
GIRL IN GREEN / WHITE 1870Little girl dressed for elegant skipping in a green and white dress. Date: 1870
Costume - Diabolo 1817Man: blue coat with gold buttons, lapels & split cuffs; light coloured pantaloons (trousers). Woman: white muslin dress with ruff, hem decorated with lace & rouleaux Date: 1817