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Background imageClose Collection: DRUNKARDS AND DEATH C19

DRUNKARDS AND DEATH C19
Three young men drink their fill until they are merry, little realising that death is close by and ready to strike... Date: early 19th century

Background imageClose Collection: SWING BRIDGE, somewhere in America : a sailboat waits for it to swing open

SWING BRIDGE, somewhere in America : a sailboat waits for it to swing open, a car waits for it to close again. Date: 1908

Background imageClose Collection: Bass Rock, close-up view. Date: 1904

Bass Rock, close-up view. Date: 1904

Background imageClose Collection: Berwick-upon-Tweed Castle, close to the England / Scotland border. Date: 1790

Berwick-upon-Tweed Castle, close to the England / Scotland border. Date: 1790

Background imageClose Collection: Royal Artillery Memorial Death War Memorials

Royal Artillery Memorial Death War Memorials
royal, artillery, memorial, death, war, memorials, mid, 20th, century, london, hyde, park, corner, close, view, monument, side, london's, monument's, the, of, a, at, 10105047

Background imageClose Collection: Italians Fight Basques Events Spain Civil War

Italians Fight Basques Events Spain Civil War
italians, fight, basques, events, spain, civil, war, 1937, pro, nationalist, italian, troops, republican, close, quarters, history, historical, 10075480

Background imageClose Collection: CIMETIERE MONTMARTRE

CIMETIERE MONTMARTRE
Looking down on the Montmartre cemetery from a nearby house, close to where it is crossed by the Pont Caulaincourt Date: circa 1905

Background imageClose Collection: C17 CARRIAGE

C17 CARRIAGE
A French carriage carries a group of ladies, while their male companions ride or walk. Date: close of 17th century

Background imageClose Collection: McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR. 2 XV410

McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR. 2 XV410
Royal Air Force - McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR.2 XV410, of No.23 Squadron, on the line at RAF Wattisham with the Hawks of the Red Arrows

Background imageClose Collection: Comic postcard, Young couple in the sea - Life Saving Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Young couple in the sea - Life Saving Date: 20th century

Background imageClose Collection: Draycott, Cotswold village, Mr and Mrs Rickards

Draycott, Cotswold village, Mr and Mrs Rickards, photo taken at the field gate leading into Shop Lane Close (later Orchard View development)

Background imageClose Collection: Birthday postcard, Couple on a sofa Date: 20th century

Birthday postcard, Couple on a sofa Date: 20th century

Background imageClose Collection: Narrow inlet in Pembrokeshire Coastline, South Wales

Narrow inlet in Pembrokeshire Coastline, South Wales
Narrow inlet in the rocky Pembrokeshire coastline, South Wales. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageClose Collection: Alum Bay Isle of Wight, England

Alum Bay Isle of Wight, England
19th century vintage photograph: Alum Bay is a bay near the westernmost point of the Isle of Wight, England, within close sight of the Needles rock formation

Background imageClose Collection: Three young boys playing in street, London

Three young boys playing in street, London
Three young boys playing with cardboard boxes in a street after the close of a market in Londons East End. Date: circa 1950s

Background imageClose Collection: Oran - a major coastal port city located in the north-west of Algeria

Oran - a major coastal port city located in the north-west of Algeria. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageClose Collection: Comic postcard, Drunkard signing petition to shut the pubs at ten. Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Drunkard signing petition to shut the pubs at ten. Date: 20th century

Background imageClose Collection: Comic postcard, Courting couple in the countryside

Comic postcard, Courting couple in the countryside Date: 20th century

Background imageClose Collection: Comic postcard, Courting couple in the countryside Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Courting couple in the countryside Date: 20th century

Background imageClose Collection: Comic postcard, Little boy and girl in love. Someone I love - loves me

Comic postcard, Little boy and girl in love. Someone I love - loves me! Date: 20th century

Background imageClose Collection: German breaches of the Hague Convention - laughing gassing the British before an advance

German breaches of the Hague Convention - laughing gassing the British before an advance in close formation Date: 1915

Background imageClose Collection: A young couple share a tender embrace

A young couple share a tender embrace
circa 1910s

Background imageClose Collection: The Albert Memorial

The Albert Memorial, London, close to the Royal Albert Hall, was commissioned by Queen Victoria in memory of her husband Prince Albert, who died in 1861

Background imageClose Collection: Delightful colour photograph of two little girls, possibly sisters, seated together

Delightful colour photograph of two little girls, possibly sisters, seated together. Date: c.1950

Background imageClose Collection: Man and two women failing to close a packed trunk

Man and two women failing to close a packed trunk in a hotel room while a servant looks on. Miseries of Travelling. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Background imageClose Collection: Men and women skating on thin ice and falling into

Men and women skating on thin ice and falling into a freezing river. Cold Broth and Calamity. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Background imageClose Collection: 2nd Worcesters Memorial, Geluveld Mill

2nd Worcesters Memorial, Geluveld Mill
This commemorates the famous battle of 31 October 1914 when the Worcesters, together with the 1st South Wales Borderers, stopped a German attack that was close to breaking through to Ypres

Background imageClose Collection: Budleigh Salterton, Devon - viewed from the West

Budleigh Salterton, Devon - viewed from the West - a steamer has pulled in (very) close to the shore to pick up some day trippers. Date: circa 1909

Background imageClose Collection: Common box turtle, Terrapene carolina

Common box turtle, Terrapene carolina (close tortoise, Testudo clausa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Stalker after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London

Background imageClose Collection: Mince Collop Close, Greenock, Scotland

Mince Collop Close, Greenock, Scotland
Mince Collop Close, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland - undoubtedly " the vilest" of all the " numerous pen closes running from the low streets"

Background imageClose Collection: Elisabeth Welch outside her home in Capeners Close, Knights

Elisabeth Welch outside her home in Capeners Close, Knightsbridge, London. Elisabeth Welch (1904-2003) African American singer & actress who settled in London in 1933

Background imageClose Collection: Aviator Antonia de Varelia in aviation style hat

Aviator Antonia de Varelia in aviation style hat
The well-known female aviator, Antonia de Vareli photographed in a close-fitting helmet style hat made of silk and lined with suede. 1928

Background imageClose Collection: GIRL ADMIRES NATURE 1926

GIRL ADMIRES NATURE 1926
A young girl in the garden takes a close look at a butterfly on a flower and admires its beauty. Date: 1926

Background imageClose Collection: US PORTS & CHOLERA 1892

US PORTS & CHOLERA 1892
Foreign workers come arm in arm with asiatic cholera; American ports must close their gates (1892) Date: 1892

Background imageClose Collection: Close-up - Egyptian children, Cairo, Egypt. Date: 1980s

Close-up - Egyptian children, Cairo, Egypt. Date: 1980s

Background imageClose Collection: NAVAL BATTLE OF SANTIAGO The rival warships engage at close quarters Date: 3 July 1898

NAVAL BATTLE OF SANTIAGO The rival warships engage at close quarters Date: 3 July 1898

Background imageClose Collection: Picturesque Swiss Alpine village of Blatten close to Zermatt

Picturesque Swiss Alpine village of Blatten close to Zermatt
circa 1910s

Background imageClose Collection: Mutter Nacht by Fidus

Mutter Nacht by Fidus
circa 1910s

Background imageClose Collection: Tangier, Morocco - View close to the Villa de France

Tangier, Morocco - View close to the Villa de France
circa 1910s

Background imageClose Collection: Horseracing scene - Neck to Neck as the finish approaches... Date: circa 1910s

Horseracing scene - Neck to Neck as the finish approaches... Date: circa 1910s

Background imageClose Collection: Common Housefly Date: 1948

Common Housefly Date: 1948

Background imageClose Collection: British Bombers Landing Date: 1941

British Bombers Landing Date: 1941

Background imageClose Collection: Close Couple with Car Date: 1938

Close Couple with Car Date: 1938

Background imageClose Collection: Couple Eyes New Watch Date: 1950

Couple Eyes New Watch Date: 1950

Background imageClose Collection: Swan Lands Near Mate Date: 1947

Swan Lands Near Mate Date: 1947

Background imageClose Collection: Jesus Christ Wearing Crown of Thorns

Jesus Christ Wearing Crown of Thorns

Background imageClose Collection: Primula Floral Date: 1911

Primula Floral Date: 1911

Background imageClose Collection: Woman Canoeing Date: 1900

Woman Canoeing Date: 1900



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