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Background imageDetails Collection: Subsidence of Waterloo Bridge by G. H. Davis 1924

Subsidence of Waterloo Bridge by G. H. Davis 1924
Subsidence of Waterloo Bridge. Date: 1924

Background imageDetails Collection: Black and white fashion details from Lanvin, Paris, 1925

Black and white fashion details from Lanvin, Paris, 1925 Date: 1925

Background imageDetails Collection: Atrium of the Basilica di Sant Ambrogio, Milan, 1800s

Atrium of the Basilica di Sant Ambrogio, Milan, 1800s. Built by Saint Ambrose in the 4th century. Romanesque architecture. Atrio della Chiesa di S. Ambrogio in Milano

Background imageDetails Collection: African bowstring hemp, Sansevieria hyacinthoides

African bowstring hemp, Sansevieria hyacinthoides. Aloe guinensis radice geniculata foliis ex atro undulatim variegatis, Commelin, Aloes de Guinee

Background imageDetails Collection: Detail, Queen Victoria Rifles Memorial, Hill 60

Detail, Queen Victoria Rifles Memorial, Hill 60
The plaque details how the Queen Victoria Rifles Memorial had been destroyed in 1940 by the Germans and was rebuilt using some of the original stone

Background imageDetails Collection: A page from The Sketch commenting on how fashions of 1907 echo those of the medieval era

A page from The Sketch commenting on how fashions of 1907 echo those of the medieval era. Date: 1907

Background imageDetails Collection: Cartoon, The Rival Conductors (Electoral Reform)

Cartoon, The Rival Conductors (Electoral Reform)
Cartoon, The Rival Conductors -- a satirical comment on electoral reform, as represented by Gladstone (Liberal, left) and Disraeli (Conservative, right)

Background imageDetails Collection: Royal Caledonian Orphan Asylum, Bushey - Candidate List

Royal Caledonian Orphan Asylum, Bushey - Candidate List
Details of boy candidates being proposed for election for admission to the Royal Caledonian Orphan Asylum, Bushey, Hertfordshire. Date: 1908

Background imageDetails Collection: Cartoon, Amusement Combined with Instruction (Reform)

Cartoon, Amusement Combined with Instruction (Reform)
Cartoon, Amusement Combined with Instruction -- a satirical comment on parliamentary disagreements between Gladstone and Disraeli over the latters Reform Bill. 1867

Background imageDetails Collection: Cartoon, Lodger Franchise v Dual Voting! (Disraeli)

Cartoon, Lodger Franchise v Dual Voting! (Disraeli)
Cartoon, Lodger Franchise v Dual Voting! A satirical comment on the arguments surrounding the extension of the franchise in Disraelis Reform Bill

Background imageDetails Collection: Circus poster with clown and acrobats

Circus poster with clown and acrobats. 20th century

Background imageDetails Collection: Circus poster with ringmaster, clowns and acrobats

Circus poster with ringmaster, clowns and acrobats. 20th century

Background imageDetails Collection: Ratner patent anti-blowpipe safe

Ratner patent anti-blowpipe safe, A Type, with details and measurements. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageDetails Collection: Retouching photographic negatives

Retouching photographic negatives
A man uses a magnifying glass to look at the details on photographic negatives in preparation of retouching them in a specially designed workroom. Date: 1863

Background imageDetails Collection: Poster, You can help to build me a plane, WW2

Poster, You can help to build me a plane, WW2. You can learn quickly and you will be working to win. Ask at any employment exchange for advice and full details. A job is waiting for you. 1940s

Background imageDetails Collection: Stationery, Kitchen Ironmongers

Stationery, Kitchen Ironmongers, Shipston-on-Stour, with handwritten details, total account eleven shillings and sixpence. 1905

Background imageDetails Collection: An iron spiral staircase, probably used as a fire escape. Date: 1950s

An iron spiral staircase, probably used as a fire escape. Date: 1950s

Background imageDetails Collection: Silver and Gold Teacup Date: 1880

Silver and Gold Teacup Date: 1880

Background imageDetails Collection: 10938133

10938133
Knight in armour from the 15th century with heraldic shield and helmet.. Gravestone of Peter von Stettenberg, died 1441. Details of the armour fastenings at the knee and ankle

Background imageDetails Collection: GEORGIAN STAIRCASE

GEORGIAN STAIRCASE
This lovely ornate staircase, decorated with a grapevine motif on the walls, is within Royal Fort House, Bristol (now part of the University). Dated 1760, it is by Thomas Stocking. Date: 1760

Background imageDetails Collection: LONDON ROOFS & CHIMNEYS LONDON ROOFS & CHIMNEYS

LONDON ROOFS & CHIMNEYS LONDON ROOFS & CHIMNEYS
Rooftops and chimney stacks of London; some aerials are also visible Date: 1902

Background imageDetails Collection: FALL / ENGLISH SPRINGER / 56

FALL / ENGLISH SPRINGER / 56
An unnamed English Springer spaniel with her 6 puppies. More details untraced. Date: 1956

Background imageDetails Collection: FALL / BEAGLE / 1967

FALL / BEAGLE / 1967
A beagle puppy sitting down. Details unknown Date: 1967

Background imageDetails Collection: Mycenae, treasury of Atreus

Mycenae, treasury of Atreus
Details of the construction of a Tholos tomb at Mycenae, dubbed the Treasury of Atreus. The inward laid corbelled masonry was topped with a capstone (Fig. 5). Date: 1855

Background imageDetails Collection: FEETHAM STOVE 1862

FEETHAM STOVE 1862
The FEETHAM STOVE exhibited at the 1862 Exhibition, London (see catalogue for details) Date: 1862

Background imageDetails Collection: Calendar for 1877, Theatre Royal and Queens Theatre, London

Calendar for 1877, Theatre Royal and Queens Theatre, London, with production details on the reverse for pantomimes, The House That Jack Built and the Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe (Theatre Royal)

Background imageDetails Collection: Lawley Tollhouse, Mount St Helena, California, USA

Lawley Tollhouse, Mount St Helena, California, USA
Lawley Tollhouse and Gate, Mount St Helena, California, USA, with price details on the right. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageDetails Collection: Lincoln Cathedral Window

Lincoln Cathedral Window
The east window of the choir in Lincoln Cathedral

Background imageDetails Collection: Pigeons - A Red Helmet, Black Lahore and Yellow Spot

Pigeons - A Red Helmet, Black Lahore and Yellow Spot
A portrait of three breeds of fancy pigeon illustrated inside their coop. The plain-headed Red Helmet presents its bicoloured plumage formation

Background imageDetails Collection: Pigeons - Varieties of Ice Pigeons, Fancy Breed

Pigeons - Varieties of Ice Pigeons, Fancy Breed
An Ural, Silver, Siberian and Blue Ice Pigeons are seen here illustrated inside a pigeon coop, as known as a loft. The Ice Pigeon is a domesticated and fancy breed of pigeon

Background imageDetails Collection: Pigeons - English Fantails or Garden Fantails

Pigeons - English Fantails or Garden Fantails
A portrait of a Black, White and Blue English Fantail pictured inside their coop. The English Fantail is a highly developed breed of fancy and exhibition pigeon, and sub-variety of the Fantail

Background imageDetails Collection: Pigeons - Black and Dun Barbs, English Fancy Breed

Pigeons - Black and Dun Barbs, English Fancy Breed
A portrait of a Black and Dun Barbs, and two White Barbs in the background. The Barb, also called the English Barb is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding

Background imageDetails Collection: Red-Pied Pouter Cock Pigeon

Red-Pied Pouter Cock Pigeon
A portrait of a Red-Pied Pouter Cock pigeon, (Pigmy Pouter), standing with a view of tree tops. One other of its kind can be seen flying in the background

Background imageDetails Collection: Blue Carrier Cock Pigeon

Blue Carrier Cock Pigeon
A portrait of a Blue Carrier Cock standing in full-length. The Blue Carrier Cock (Blue Bar), is one of the oldest English fancy breeds of pigeon

Background imageDetails Collection: Black Carrier Cock Pigeon

Black Carrier Cock Pigeon
A portrait of the Black Carrier Cock shown in a countryside landscape, with three of its kind visible in the background. The Black Carrier Cock is an English fancy breed of pigeon

Background imageDetails Collection: German Lotfe 7B bomb sight by G. H. Davis

German Lotfe 7B bomb sight by G. H. Davis
Secrets of enemy aircraft of the Second World War: details of the Lotfe 7B mechanical bomb sight. Date: 1941

Background imageDetails Collection: Maginot Line fortifications by G. H. Davis

Maginot Line fortifications by G. H. Davis
With Asparagus anti-tank defences: Maginot Line fortifications at the start of the Second World War. A typical frontier work, with galleries within a hillside, leading to pill boxes

Background imageDetails Collection: Details of the V2 rocket bomb by G. H. Davis

Details of the V2 rocket bomb by G. H. Davis
Details of the German V2 rocket bomb, comparing its size with a V1, a house and a London bus. A comparison of its fuel economy with a Lancaster bomber

Background imageDetails Collection: LFDCA-LFB Breathing apparatus control board

LFDCA-LFB Breathing apparatus control board
All front line fire engines which carry breathing apparatus also carry a BA control board. This ensures that when firefighters enter an incident in BA their details are recorded

Background imageDetails Collection: German imperial crown, Sceptres, Orb and Bohemian Crown

German imperial crown, Sceptres, Orb and Bohemian Crown
1. The German imperial crown. 2. & 3. & 6. Sceptres. 4. Imperial Orb (with details). 5. Hungarian Sceptre (with details). 7. Bohemian Royal Crown. Date: circa 12th century

Background imageDetails Collection: A beautifully decorated and decorative fan

A beautifully decorated and decorative fan, with pink cherry blossom and gilded detaiing. Date: circa 1905

Background imageDetails Collection: Stationery, Fortnum & Mason Ltd, London

Stationery, Fortnum & Mason Ltd, London
Stationery, Fortnum & Mason Ltd, Piccadilly and Jermyn Street, London, with handwritten details. 1915

Background imageDetails Collection: Pigeons - Varieties of Swallows, German Toy Breed

Pigeons - Varieties of Swallows, German Toy Breed
A portrait of four varieties of Swallows. The yellow, black, red and blue Swallows are a breed of German Toy pigeons. The Swallows in the outdoor scenery are also illustrated in such a way to present

Background imageDetails Collection: Pigeons - Three Russian Trumpeters, Fancy Breed

Pigeons - Three Russian Trumpeters, Fancy Breed
Three Russian Trumpeters, Black-Mottled, Black and White, are seen here in their coop. The illustration presents the breeds unique feathering which radiates from around their heads

Background imageDetails Collection: Pigeons - Blue, White and Black Jacobins, Fancy Breed

Pigeons - Blue, White and Black Jacobins, Fancy Breed
A portrait of a Blue, White and Black Jacobin, a breed of fancy pigeon. The Jacobin developed over many years of selective breeding and originates from Asia

Background imageDetails Collection: Pigeons - Red and Yellow Jacobins, Fancy Breed

Pigeons - Red and Yellow Jacobins, Fancy Breed
A portrait of a Red and Yellow Jacobin, a breed of fancy pigeon. The Jacobin developed over many years of selective breeding and originated in Asia

Background imageDetails Collection: Pigeons - Red, White and Yellow Dragoons, London Fancy Breed

Pigeons - Red, White and Yellow Dragoons, London Fancy Breed
A Red, White and Yellow Dragoon pictured together in their coop. The Dragoon belongs to the Fancy pigeon breed, these Dragoons are also in common with London

Background imageDetails Collection: Short-Faced Blue and Black Beard Pigeons

Short-Faced Blue and Black Beard Pigeons
A portrait a Short-Faced Blue and Black Bearded pigeon amongst other pigeons of its breed or variant in a pigeon coop rooftop scene



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