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Russia - A traditional front of an early 19th century wooden house in village Karaul, which used to be a customs check-point settlement on a famous Babinovs road from European Russia to Siberia in
Dutch scouts on a cycling trek, Netherlands, checking their map
Youth hostel The Warbler, Kortenhoef, NetherlandsYoung people in a youth hostel, De Karekiet (The Warbler ), Kortenhoef, Netherlands
French boy scouts on a bridge over a riverThree French boy scouts on a bridge over a river, checking their map for directions
Suffragette-Proof House of Commons. A suffragette-proof palisade or bunker guarded by a policeman is erected at the House of Commons
Blitz in London -- LFB control car, WW2Blitz in London -- LFB District E (West) control car, used during the Second World War. Seen here in front of LFB HQ. Date: 1940s
Blitz in London -- AFS women outside control unit, WW2Blitz in London -- two AFS women outside a control unit, 27 June 1941. Date: 1941
Fire prevention officer checking safety curtainA fire prevention officer checking the time it takes for a safety curtain to come down on a theatre stage. It should not take longer than 30 seconds
Fire prevention officer checking skylight releaseA fire prevention officer checking the quick release mechanism for opening a stage skylight
Seven women and a man in cowboy costumeSeven women and one man performing in cowboy costume
A Fashion Phantasy by Mackenzie" Danse de Chapeaux" - an elegant, monochrome illustration by Douglas Mackenzie showing a woman in a revealing outfit and large hat, dancing en pointe with several hats on stands. Date: 1918
Sir James Calthorpe, GentlemanSir James Calthorpe of Norfolk (1604-1652) -- Vera Effigies Jacobi Calthorpe de East Basham (ie Barsham) in Comitatu Norfolciae Armigeri
WW2 poster, quality and quantity of goodsWW2 poster, the quality of our incoming goods is ok -- see that your checking of quantities is ok -- other departments depend on your ok... ok? Design by Victor Hicks. Date: 1940s
Checking a dormitory at Baden Powell House, LondonMan checking a communal dormitory at Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. Date: circa 1960s
Check Mate by S. AbbeIllustration of a pretty young woman in a swimsuit and a fetching checked bathing cap. Date: 1915
Ladies Burberry coat, WW1A smart sport or wrap coat of brown and white saddle tweed with claret-coloured over-check from Burberry s. Date: 1916
Coat by Scott Adie, WW1A smart wrap coat of Glenfishie check cheviot available from Scott Adie s. Date: 1916
Checked Tipperary costume from Paris, womens fashion, WW1A striking outfit of Celtic-inspired checked or tartan material with a cap and cape by Maison Lewis and Maison Dolnillet, a style guaranteed to be popular in both Paris and London in autumn 1914
Advert for Gor-ray skirts 1948Gor-ray skirts one better! and no nonsense. 1948
First World War dresses, ladies taking afternoon teaTwo ladies take tea together at an outside table under the shade of a parasol. On the left, is a grey and white check taffeta dress with blue hooped bands, pannier pockets and brassard armlet
Recruit undergoing heart tests, WW1Testing a new recruit whose heart conditions the Army authorities are doubtful about. Rather worryingly, the photograph shows the man sitting with one bare foot
RFA men with parachute equipment, France, WW1Men of the RFA (Royal Field Artillery) with parachute equipment on the Western Front in France during World War One. They are responsible for air observation using kite balloons
Keeping a check on fuel consumed by G. H. DavisYour fuel target: keeping a weekly check on the fuel consumed in an average household during the Second World War. Electricity and gas meters will tell you if you are keeping to your proper average
Rags the dog wearing fancy dressRags the dog dressed as a Horsey Gentleman for Humpty and Dumptys fancy dress ball. Date: 1914
Scottish inspired fashion, 1915A new spring fashionable fancy in tartan, the result, The Tatler decides, probably of the popularity of the Scottish soldiers in Paris. Date: 1915
Child in a Russian Kindergarden HospitalA nurse using a stethoscope in a Middle Asian Republic (eastern Russia) Kindergarden to check up on the health of a small child. Date: 1930 s
Sheet music cover, Don t Ever Walk in the Shadows, with words and music by Art Noel and Clem Bernard. Showing a young couple walking along arm in arm. Date: 1942
Fruit Label -- Irish applesFruit Label -- Diamond Brand specially selected Irish apples. Date: 20th century
Poster design for Canadian Pacific travel, Homeward Bound, featuring an elegant woman in a purple outfit, standing with her luggage and golfing bag in front of a red and white chequered flag
Chocolate box design, Prince of Wales (Edward VIII)Chocolate box design, featuring a smiling Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII). Date: early 20th century
Cover design, Telephone Numbers bookCover design for a Telephone Numbers book, depicting a woman writing at a desk with a telephone next to her
MG sports car outside Day & Night CafeA man waits for his MG sports car to be checked by two mechanics outside the Day & Night Cafe
Street scene outside Pratts garage, with people and cars
People and dog with crashed biplaneA man and a woman, out walking with their dog, look at a biplane which seems to have crash landed
British naval patrol ship at night, WW1British naval patrol ship approaching a suspicious neutral at night during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918
Womens Royal Air Force -- Roll CallIllustration, Eight Months with the Womens Royal Air Force. Showing a group of women during Roll Call. Date: 1919-1920
Nursery Rhymes -- Little Polly Flinders sat among the cinders. Date: circa 1920s
Couple with terrier puppy, Newquay, CornwallCouple with a terrier puppy on the beach at Newquay, Cornwall. Date: 1934
How Lieutenant Colonel Forbes-Robertson Saved the Western LiForbes-Robertson won the Victoria Cross saved the defence line by making a rapid reconnaisance on horse-back in full view of the enemy under machine gun and close range shell fire
Two young lads check out de Havilland DH90A Dragonfly, G?Two young lads check out de Havilland DH90A Dragonfly, G-AEWZ, of Silver City Airways at the 1956 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at Wisley on 15 July
Young woman modelling a suit in a gardenYoung woman (Model - Geraldine Hill) modelling a suit in a garden. 1959
Advertisement for Crunchie Bar -- male and female models posing. 1959
Advertisement for Cavendish boilers with female model (Pat Knight). 1959
A young girl wearing Jupe-Culotte AttireA young French girl wearing Jupe-Culotte - culottes - voluminous trousers with the appearance of a long skirt, here further disguised by an overcoat with lace collar. Date: circa 1909
Keep Fit - Running for the TrainKeep Fit - Take a walk every morning! Three portly city gent having to scramble to make their morning train into the city. Date: 1943
Horse Trainer standing up for his principlesOwner - " I heard as how you ve been fighting with Bob Smith?" " Yus. He said my sister was cross-eyed." " But you haven t got a sister?" " I know that
Well, Au Reservoir, Monsieur. - Engishman abroadA Jocular Briton (leaving French Hotel) - " Well, Au Reservoir, Monsieur." Hotel Proprietor - " Tanks!!" Date: 1896
A distinguished Country Gentleman in a very dashing coat and holding a riding crop. Date: 1895