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Fragments DayHow London bookstall managers celebrated " Fragments" day, showing the immense popularity of the " Fragments from France" portfolios of cartoons by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather
The Dejeuner at The Albert Dock during Prince Alberts visitThe visit of Prince Albert to Liverpool in July 1846 was celebrated with a grand meal, or Dejeuner, at the Albert Dock, named after him to commemorate his visit
New Year MassThe New Year is celebrated at Notre Dame, Paris
Jubilee CelebratedBelgium has now been in existence for a quarter of a century, which is reason to rejoice : decorations in the Place du Palais, Brussels, express popular feelings
Imperial BirthdayEmpress Eugenies birthday is celebrated at Compiegne
Mary Robinson ButtermereMARY ROBINSON, known as the Maid of Buttermere, daughter of the landlord of the Fish inn, seduced by Hatfield, con man, hanged for forgery 1803. Celebrated by Wordsworth
Verdi Rigoletto ParisFrezzolini, Alboni, Mario and Corsi in the celebrated last act quartet, in the production at the Theatre Italienne, Paris
Persian New YearThe Fire-worshippers of ancient Persia celebrated the end of the old year with a mighty blaze
John HardmanJOHN HARDMAN Celebrated corn-cutter - not an agricultural labourer, but a chiropodist
France LA RochefoucauldThe home of the illustrious family of La Rochefoucauld family, who included the celebrated duc Francois, author of those witty pensees and maximes
France LimogesLocated on the Vienne river in west central France, Limoges is celebrated for its porcelain
Mrs. Nisbett as Constance in The Love ChaseMrs Louisa Cranstoun Nisbett (c.1812-1858), Lady Boothby, in her celebrated role as Constance in The Love Chase playing at the Haymarket Theatre in 1847
Pembrokeshire CoastThe beautiful Lydstep Haven and Point, near Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. The celebrated caves are reached at low tide and are noted for their size and beauty
Christmas Eve at Maxim sChristmas Eve at the Parisian restaurant, Maxim s. Maxims was founded by Maxime Gaillard on April 23rd 1893 becoming Paris most celebrated and fashionable restaurant
Chestnut Sunday at Bushey ParkChestnut Sunday, a day in May celebrated in Bushey, Hertfordshire. Many people would journey to Bushey Park to see the famous avenue of chestnut trees in their full glory
Balloon, Paris 1804Napoleons wedding to Josephine is celebrated by a highly ornamented balloon
Opening of the South Devon and Tavistock RailwayThe South Devon and Tavistock Railway was inaugurated on the 21st June 1859. The event was celebrated with great festivity as the opening of the line would benefit greatly the trade between Plymouth
View of TunisA general view of Tunis, a celebrated town in Barbary
St Hilda / Whitby / Anon EngSAINT HILDA OF WHITBY A member of the Deiran royal house, she was among its first converts to Christianity. She became a celebrated abbess at Hartlepool and then Whitby
Handels LargoAn artists impression inspired by the celebrated Largo from his opera Serse
Federation Celebrated 1Works at the Champ de Mars, Paris, preparing the ground for the Fete de la Federation, celebrating the first anniversary of the fall of the Bastille
Federation Celebrated 6On the Champ de Mars, Parisians celebrate the Fete de la Federation, marking the first anniversary of the fall of the Bastille
Federation Celebrated 2Men, women and children toil at the Champ de Mars, Paris, preparing the ground for the Fete de la Federation, celebrating the anniversary of the fall of the Bastille
Birthday Ball, 1782The birthnight of George III is celebrated with a ball at Saint Jamess Palace, London
LONDON ENGINEER (COL)A celebrated Thames steamer plying between London and Margate Date: circa 1819
Kseshinskaya MansionSoldiers occupy the Kseshinskaya Mansion, home of the celebrated dancer who was a favourite of Nicolas II
Dorbon Aine BookshopThe celebrated bookshop of Dorbon Aine, in the boulevard Haussmann, Paris, offering previously-owned and antiquarian books
Customs / Germany / SolsticeSONNENWENDFEUER - summer solstice celebrated with a fire
Monkey Pagoda / 1780Inside the celebrated Pagod of the Monkeys in Japan, several devotees pray while others make offerings
Famous Dog SunbeamCaptain Spencer seated, with his celebrated greyhound Sunbeam
Lunardis BalloonView of the Ascent of Mr LUNARDIs celebrated air Balloon from the Artillery Ground (London)
Fireworks LondonPreparing for a firework display in the Park - but which park ? in London ? and what is being celebrated ?
Graphic Jubilee Xmas Number 1919Sumptuous front cover illustration featuring Father Christmas for The Graphics Christmas number in the year it celebrated its 50 year anniversary
Empire Day FlagsWomen at sewing machines making Union Jack flags for Empire Day, (May 24, Queen Victorias birthday), which was celebrated between 1904 and 1958
Truman Head SharpshooterTRUMAN HEAD Known as California Joe Head was a celebrated sharpshooter of the Berdans regiment in the American civil war
George IV Weds CarolineGeorge, prince of Wales, weds Caroline of Brunswick; the nuptials are celebrated with an alfresco feast at Frogmore
Debtors Certificate / 1735A certificate permitting a debtor in prison to go out and settle his affairs, signed by Townsend, the celebrated Bow Street Runner
LENINGRAD : AURORAThe celebrated cruiser Aurora famed for its part in the 1917 Revolution once again plays a historical role as it participates in the defence of the city
Laura De Noves / Green DreLAURA DE NOVES or DE SADE celebrated by Petrarch - seen here in a green dress
De Vigny & DorvalALFRED DE VIGNY in the dressing-room of his beloved, the celebrated French actress MARIE DORVAL - every woman is more or less Delilah
Homer / CelebratedHOMER Blind Greek poet: angels celebrate his Iliad and Odyssey
7 Years War FireworksThe Treaty of Paris, marking the end of the Seven Years War, is celebrated in Londons Green Park with a firework display Date: 10 February 1763
Diamonds / VariousDetail of celebrated diamonds including, Grand Mogul and the Kohi-noor
Male Actor as FemaleThe celebrated actor Tomedjuro Nakamura, in the female role of Kaishi
Mafeking CelebrationsThe Relief of Mafeking is celebrated in Commercial Road, Portsmouth. " Men and women, danced sang and shouted.."
M Gabius ApiciusM GABIUS APICIUS Roman epicure, celebrated for his gastronomy and his greed
Rossini / Tell / TrioThe celebrated trio from Act Two in which Tell, Walter and Arnold swear to free Switzer- land from the Austrian yoke, which they will do before the final curtain falls
LECOCQ / PLUTUSThe virtues of Plutus are celebrated in song and wine