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Hindenburg & Graf Frans Conrad Von HotzendorfThe two uniformed figures are standing on a dramatic battlefield. Hotzendorf was the military strategist of the Austro-Hungarian Army who led the onslaught on Serbia in 1914. WW1 Date: circa 1914
Nitrate fire in Iquique, Tarapaca, Chile, South AmericaNitrate storage fire at the Gildemeister company premises in Iquique, Tarapaca, Chile, South America. Nitrate is extremely flammable. Date: circa 1910
Balthasar Nebot - Gardens of Hartwell House, Aylesbury - 2 / 8One of a series of eight paintings by Balthasar Nebot (active 1729-1765) showing the spectacular garden landscape of Hartwell House, just outside Aylesbury, in 1738
Saint Jerome, 1646, by Jusepe de Ribera (1591-1652)Jusepe de Ribera (1591-1652). Spanish painter. Saint Jerome, 1646. National Gallery. Prague. Czech Republic
Oil sketch for the lion hunt, 1621-1622, by Rubens (1577-164Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640). Flemish painter. Oil sketch for the lion hunt, 1621-1622. Alte Pinakothek. Munich. Germany
Felice Cavallotti (1842-1898). Engraving. ColoredFelice Cavallotti (1842-1898). Italian politician, poet and playwright. Engraving by Pla y Valor. Engraving at the Iberian Illustration, 1886. Colored
Card and Backgammon. Fight over Cards, 1620-1630, by TheodooTheodoor Rombouts (1597-1637). Flemish painter. Cards and Backgammon. Fight over Cards. 1620-1630. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark
Photo of Miss Billie Shaw and Mr Barrie OliverBlack and white photo in the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News of 24th October 1925 of Miss Billie Shaw and Mr Barrie Oliver who were appearing at the Cafe de Paris in London in a revue
Greyhound racing - Cover of Sporting & Dramatic NewsFront cover of The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News reporting on the new sport of greyhound racing. Top left photograph shows Be Sporty, an outstanding hurdler and top right shows Tall Oak
Posada, Illustration to a story, La Noche VenturosaIllustration to a story, La Noche Venturosa -- The Lucky Night or the Queen of Blas and Bato. Date: circa 1900
Photo of Rudoloh Valentino paintingBlack and white photo in the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News of 5th December 1925 showing actor Rudolph Valentino in full evening dress with an oil painting he had completed on a recent
Flora and Gill pursued by their enemy Luzbel, Mexico -- originally an illustration for a magicians programme. circa 1900
Interference by Roland Pertwee and Harold DeardenPromotional postcard for Interference by Roland Pertwee and Harold Dearden. First produced at the St. Jamess Theatre, 29th January 1927
The Hypocrites by Henry Arthur Jones. First produced in in England at the Hicks Theatre, 27th August 1907. The image shows Leonard Wilmore kisses Rachel Neve
Fantastic Transvestite PerformerA fantastic Transvestite Performer in dramatic pose! Date: 1924
Gipsy Love by Basil Hood & Adrian RossPromotional postcard of Gipsy Love adapted by Basil Hood and Adrian Ross. First produced Dalys Theatre, London on 1st June 1912. Artist Richard Pannett
Sinking of the Blucher in Great War Deeds, WW1A dramatic incident in the Battle of Dogger Bank: the German armoured cruiser Blucher sinking and HMS Arethusa, British light cruiser, standing in to save life
Premiere of Pygmalion in London, 1914Front cover of The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News reporting on the premier in London of a new play, Pygmalion, by George Bernard Shaw with Mrs Patrick Campbell in the role of Eliza Doolittle
Noel Coward in drag - playing lead in Cambridge FootlightsSome of the dresses worn by the leading lady of the Cambridge University Footlights Dramatic Club which was staging Folly at the Strand Theatre in June 1923. The actress is none other than Mr N. B
WWI Recruitment Poster (Welsh version)WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster (Welsh version), with dramatic red text superimposed on a map of Wales. Date: 1915
A hotel terrace after lunch in St. Moritz, SwitzerlandThe hotel terrace is full of people having lunch and enjoying the splendid sunlight. They can be seen either sleeping, reading or enyoying hot beverages
Battle of the Falkland Islands by G. H. DavisThe Battle of the Falkland Islands -- how Admiral von Spees squadron was sunk, the German cruiser Dresden alone escaping. Showing the action between the German cruiser Leipzig
Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic News front cover, 1928Front cover of the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, featuring a jockey during a race, in recognition of the forthcoming Derby, on which the paper comprehensively reported. Date: 1928
Greta Garbo (1905 - 1990), promoting her film Wild Orchids. Greta Garbo was born in Stockholm and was spotted whilst studying at the Royal Theatre Dramatic School by the Swedish director Mauritz
Theatre - Play - The Assassin - Duel scene between Prince Demetri and Countess Wanda Date: 1904
Design for Textile with colourful feathers. Gouache on copy paper. Silver Studio. 1926
Tachycineta bicolor, tree swallowPlate 100 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London
Phalaropus tricolor, Wilsons phalaropePlate 254 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London
Census / 1901 / John BullJohn Bulls tailor measures him for a new suit - a satirical comment on a dramatic rise in population, as demonstrated by the 1901 Census
Pauline Viardot-GarciaA singer and composer whose musical and dramatic gifts were greatly acclaimed. As well as her singing career, she founf time to compose four operettas and much vocal music
Jasper Tornado USANear Jasper, Minnesota, USA, a dramatic tornado looks set to destroy the vulnerable wooden house sitting directly in its path
Victoria Woodhull in a dramatic court caseVictoria Woodhull (1838-1927), an American womens rights activist, involved in family row which leads to a dramatic court case
From Convent to Throne by J A CampbellPromotional postcard for From Convent to Throne by J.A. Campbell by artist E P Kinsella. First produced at the Rotunda in Liverpool, 26th July and the Lyric, Hammersmith on 6th September 1909
The Four Just MenPromotional postcard showing The Four Just Men from the story by Edgar Wallace for J. Bannister Howards Company touring to the Opera House in Northampton. There are two press quotes on the reverse
For the Love of Peg by H Schrier and C Lodge-PercyFor Love of Peg by Henrietta Schrier and C. Lodge-Percy. First produced at the Lincoln theatre on 18th January and Theatre Royal, Stratford East in London on 12th February 1917
For Wife and Kingdom by Ward Bailey. First produced at the Theatre Royal in Smethwick, on 8th March 1909 and moving to the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, on 29th March 1909
For Love - and the King by C Watson MillPromotional postcard featuring a scene from For Love - and the King by C Watson Mill which was first performed at the Prince of Wales theatre, Mexborough, South Yorkshire on 13th April 1908
For Love and Money by John StanfieldPromotional postcard for For Love and Money by John F Stanfield which was first produced at the Comedy Theatre in Manchester on 4th August 1902
The Dancers by ValleeAn exotic looking couple dance dramatically while others look on. 1920
Valley of a Thousand Hills Natal, South Africa. Date: circa 1930s
Trollfjord (Trollfjorden) - Raftsund - NorwayThe Trollfjord (Trollfjorden) - a 2 km long sidearm of the Raftsund, Lofoten and Vesteralen, Norway. Date: circa 1908
Zermatt, Switzerland with the Matterhorn and RailwayView of Zermatt, Switzerland with the Matterhorn (Mount Cervin) in the background. In the foreground is the Railway Bridge over the River Vispe and a train of the Gornergrat railway (Gornergratbahn)
The Bishops Move by John Oliver Hobbes and Murray Carson. First produced at the Garrick Theatre 7th June 1902 (one performance only) and on 13th July 1903. Date: 1902
The Bird of Paradise by Richard Walton Tully. First produced in England Lyric Theatre on the 11th September 1919. The setting is Hawaii
Zermatt, Switzerland and the Matterhorn - Bridge over VispeView of Zermatt, Switzerland with the Matterhorn (Mount Cervin) in the background. In the foreground is the Railway Bridge over the River Vispe and a train of the Gornergrat railway (Gornergratbahn)
Breakwater scene, coast of Ceylon (Sri Lanka)Breakwater scene with ships, coast of Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1900
San Marino - Panorama of The City, Defensive Walls and Borgo Maggiore. Date: 1943
San Marino - Panorama of The City and Defensive Walls Date: 1943