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Background imageDark Collection: The Economy Steel Letter File - Filing Cabinet - produced by Hobart Cabinet Company, Troy, Ohio

The Economy Steel Letter File - Filing Cabinet - produced by Hobart Cabinet Company, Troy, Ohio, USA (established in 1907). Strong, Neat and Serviceable for Office and Transfer use. Date: circa 1923

Background imageDark Collection: Dutch Admiral Michiel de Ruyters attack on the fortress, Upnor Castle

Dutch Admiral Michiel de Ruyters attack on the fortress, Upnor Castle, in the Raid on the River Medway, Kent, 19-24 June 1667, during the Second Anglo-Dutch War (1665-1667). Date: 1667

Background imageDark Collection: The attack on Montroses cavalry at the Battle of Kilsyth, near Stirling, Scotland

The attack on Montroses cavalry at the Battle of Kilsyth, near Stirling, Scotland, 15 August 1645, during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms

Background imageDark Collection: Spanish attack on Penzance, Newlyn and Mousehole, West Cornwall, 23 July 1595

Spanish attack on Penzance, Newlyn and Mousehole, West Cornwall, 23 July 1595. Supplies were seized, buildings raided and burned, and a mass was held

Background imageDark Collection: Obelisk at Chipping Barnet commemorating the Battle of Barnet

Obelisk at Chipping Barnet commemorating the Battle of Barnet and the spot where the Earl of Warwick died, 14 April 1471, during the Wars of the Roses (1455-1487). It was a Yorkist victory. Date: 1471

Background imageDark Collection: Hotspurs (Henry Percy) night attack at the Battle of Otterburn, Northumberland

Hotspurs (Henry Percy) night attack at the Battle of Otterburn, Northumberland, August 1388, against the Scottish leader James Douglas, one of several Anglo-Scottish border conflicts. Date: 1388

Background imageDark Collection: Lieutenant Edward Nicolls boarding a French privateer cutter, the Albion

Lieutenant Edward Nicolls boarding a French privateer cutter, the Albion, off Monte Cristi, Santo Domingo, West Indies, 5 November 1803. Date: 1803

Background imageDark Collection: Battle of the Nile (Battle of Aboukir Bay), Egypt, a naval battle between the British

Battle of the Nile (Battle of Aboukir Bay), Egypt, a naval battle between the British (led by Nelson) and the French, 1-3 August 1798

Background imageDark Collection: Advert, Barclays Lager - Its thirsty work

Advert, Barclays Lager - Its thirsty work
Advert for Barclays Lager - Its thirsty work! Date: 1926

Background imageDark Collection: Comic postcard, Couple on the beach at night - theft of ice cream cornet Date

Comic postcard, Couple on the beach at night - theft of ice cream cornet Date: 20th century

Background imageDark Collection: Comic postcard, Couple on a bench at night Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple on a bench at night Date: 20th century

Background imageDark Collection: American Airlines passengers boarding a night flight

American Airlines passengers boarding a night flight

Background imageDark Collection: Comic postcard, Different interpretations of business Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Different interpretations of business Date: 20th century

Background imageDark Collection: Birthday Greetings card - Teddy bear with umbrella

Birthday Greetings card - Teddy bear with umbrella
Birthday Greetings card - Teddy bear with an umbrella under a dark cloud - happy to ignore the forecast and Bear Up! Date: circa 1937

Background imageDark Collection: Comic postcard, Couple outside police station

Comic postcard, Couple outside police station Date: 20th century

Background imageDark Collection: Comic postcard, Two men with motorcycle - rear light Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two men with motorcycle - rear light Date: 20th century

Background imageDark Collection: Comic postcard, Conversation in the blackout, WW2 Date: 1940s

Comic postcard, Conversation in the blackout, WW2 Date: 1940s

Background imageDark Collection: Comic postcard, Conversation in the blackout, WW2

Comic postcard, Conversation in the blackout, WW2 Date: 1940s

Background imageDark Collection: Comic postcard, Two cats on a roof at night Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two cats on a roof at night Date: 20th century

Background imageDark Collection: Comic postcard, Bench with wet paint on the beach Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Bench with wet paint on the beach Date: 20th century

Background imageDark Collection: Comic postcard, Come into the garden, Maud Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Come into the garden, Maud Date: early 20th century

Background imageDark Collection: Comic postcard, Put me among the girls - Drunkard arrested. Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Put me among the girls - Drunkard arrested. Date: early 20th century

Background imageDark Collection: Pacific Islands, Oceania: tattooed, tattoo, tattooing of a leg

Pacific Islands, Oceania: tattooed, tattoo, tattooing of a leg
Vintage 19th century photograph - Oceania, Pacific Islands, probably Fiji, Tahiti or Western Samoa: young woman with a highly elaborate tattoo, tattooing on her right leg

Background imageDark Collection: Women on a donkey, southern Europe

Women on a donkey, southern Europe
Vintage 19th century photograph - women on a donkey, southern Europe, probably Mediterranean coast

Background imageDark Collection: Stonehenge, Wiltshire, at sunrise

Stonehenge, Wiltshire, at sunrise. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageDark Collection: Workers in foundry pouring molten metal

Workers in foundry pouring molten metal
Metal foundry workers pour molten metal from a ladle into moulds. Date: circa 1950s

Background imageDark Collection: Tunnel under railway bridge, Whitechapel, London

Tunnel under railway bridge, Whitechapel, London
Tunnel under railway bridge, Whitechapel, East London, with figures emerging into sunlight. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageDark Collection: The Thames from Blackfriars Bridge, London

The Thames from Blackfriars Bridge, London
The River Thames at sunset from Blackfriars Bridge, London. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageDark Collection: The Plaza, Piccadilly Circus, London

The Plaza, Piccadilly Circus, London
The Plaza Theatre, Piccadilly Circus, London, iluminated at night. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageDark Collection: River Thames, Pool of London

River Thames, Pool of London
View of the River Thames looking from The Pool of London towards Tower Bridge. Date: circa 1950s

Background imageDark Collection: Lots Road Power Station, Chelsea, London

Lots Road Power Station, Chelsea, London
Distant view of Lots Road Power Station, Chelsea, London. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageDark Collection: Dominion Theatre and Burton store at night, London

Dominion Theatre and Burton store at night, London
Dominion Theatre and Burton store in Londons Tottenham Court Road at night. Date: 1935

Background imageDark Collection: Fairground at night

Fairground at night with sky wheels, roundabout illuminated, and milling crowds. Date: circa 1950s

Background imageDark Collection: A car crash in South-East London

A car crash in South-East London
A badly crashed car outside a launderette in South-East London. Date: circa 1950s

Background imageDark Collection: Trafalgar Squre by night, London. Date: circa 1909

Trafalgar Squre by night, London. Date: circa 1909

Background imageDark Collection: Comic postcard, Couple in the blackout, WW2

Comic postcard, Couple in the blackout, WW2. Aren t you afraid to sit here and hold my hand in the blackout? - No - I should be afraid to leave go of it!! Date: 1940s

Background imageDark Collection: Comic postcard, air raid in the night, WW2 - Jerrys over! Date: 1940s

Comic postcard, air raid in the night, WW2 - Jerrys over! Date: 1940s

Background imageDark Collection: Comic postcard, two cats on a roof, WW2 - it happened in the blackout Date: 1940s

Comic postcard, two cats on a roof, WW2 - it happened in the blackout Date: 1940s

Background imageDark Collection: Comic postcard, man with a glowing nose in the blackout, WW2 - One For the Road

Comic postcard, man with a glowing nose in the blackout, WW2 - One For the Road! Date: circa 1940s

Background imageDark Collection: Comic postcard, woman kissed in blackout, WW2 Date: circa 1940s

Comic postcard, woman kissed in blackout, WW2 Date: circa 1940s

Background imageDark Collection: Comic postcard, dog looks for lamp post in blackout, WW2 Date: circa 1940s

Comic postcard, dog looks for lamp post in blackout, WW2 Date: circa 1940s

Background imageDark Collection: Comic postcard, man and policeman in blackout, WW2

Comic postcard, man and policeman in blackout, WW2 - the mans red glowing nose is too bright! Date: circa 1940s

Background imageDark Collection: Comic postcard, woman and ARP man in blackout, WW2

Comic postcard, woman and ARP man in blackout, WW2. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageDark Collection: Comic postcard, couple and policeman in blackout, WW2. Date: circa 1940s

Comic postcard, couple and policeman in blackout, WW2. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageDark Collection: Comic postcard, woman takes wrong turning in blackout, WW2

Comic postcard, woman takes wrong turning in blackout, WW2 - Gents toilet! Date: circa 1940s

Background imageDark Collection: Comic postcard, woman and policeman in blackout, WW2 - how to identify the man who kissed

Comic postcard, woman and policeman in blackout, WW2 - how to identify the man who kissed her? Date: circa 1940s

Background imageDark Collection: The Kurhaus - Wiesbaden, Germany

The Kurhaus - Wiesbaden, Germany
circa 1910s

Background imageDark Collection: Art Deco drawing of Creole by Sam Otis, 1930

Art Deco drawing of Creole by Sam Otis, 1930 of a dark skinned latin lady doing a Spanish dance Date: 1930



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