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Floor Collection (page 12)

Background imageFloor Collection: Young Pine Marten - close-up on forest floor

Young Pine Marten - close-up on forest floor (Martes martes). Ural Mountains, Russia

Background imageFloor Collection: Ground floor plan, Queens Hall, Langham Place, London

Ground floor plan, Queens Hall, Langham Place, London
Ground floor plan for the Queens Hall, a concert hall in Langham Place, London. It opened in 1893, and was burnt down in 1941, following a WW2 air raid. Date: 1890s

Background imageFloor Collection: King George V and Queen Mary walking down aisle

King George V and Queen Mary walking down aisle
King George V and Queen Mary entering St. Pauls Cathedral for a special service on the occasion of their Silver Wedding in July 1918

Background imageFloor Collection: WW2 Poster -- Malaria Strikes the Unprotected

WW2 Poster -- Malaria Strikes the Unprotected
Malaria Strikes the Unprotected, Darkness brings Danger, Be Prepared. Colour photolithograph poster published by the Times of India Press, Bombay, warning against malaria

Background imageFloor Collection: How a Submarine Dives & Rests on Sea Floor, WW1

How a Submarine Dives & Rests on Sea Floor, WW1
Diagrams showing how a submarine or U-boat dives below the water and rests at the bottom of the sea. Date: 1917

Background imageFloor Collection: Blitz in London -- Ricardo Street School, WW2

Blitz in London -- Ricardo Street School, WW2
Blitz in London -- Ricardo Street School, East London, being used as a fire sub-station, received a direct hit from a high explosive bomb on 1 November 1940

Background imageFloor Collection: Victor Frederick, Prince of Anhalt-Bernburg, Germany

Victor Frederick, Prince of Anhalt-Bernburg, Germany
Victor Frederick, Prince of Anhalt-Bernburg (1700-1765), a German prince of the House of Ascania, reigning prince of the principality of Anhalt-Bernburg from 1721 to 1765

Background imageFloor Collection: London Museums new home, Stafford House, London

London Museums new home, Stafford House, London
The London Museum in its new home at Stafford House (now known as Lancaster House), London, about to be opened to the public

Background imageFloor Collection: Foucault Pendulum, Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, USA

Foucault Pendulum, Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, USA
Foucault Pendulum, Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, California, USA, designed by Jean Foucault in 1851 to demonstrate the earths rotation. Date: 20th century

Background imageFloor Collection: Recruitment poster, Enlist Now in the US Army, WW1

Recruitment poster, Enlist Now in the US Army, WW1
First World War recruitment poster, Enlist Now in the United States Army. Showing Uncle Sam rolling up his sleeves, ready to defend his country. Date: 1917-1918

Background imageFloor Collection: Tobacconists shop in Chester, Cheshire

Tobacconists shop in Chester, Cheshire
The House of Bewlay tobacconists shop in Eastgate Street, Chester, Cheshire, where paranormal activity was reported from 1968 onwards

Background imageFloor Collection: Business card design, table arrangement

Business card design, table arrangement
Business card design, depicting a table arranged with a yellow tablecloth, a lamp, a book and a vase of red flowers, with a cushion on the floor and a picture on the wall in the background

Background imageFloor Collection: Japan - Japanese tea ceremony

Japan - Japanese tea ceremony Date: circa 1905

Background imageFloor Collection: Chalk sea diorama

Chalk sea diorama
Diorama of Cretaceous (144 to 65 million years ago) sea floor chalk deposits, and various cephalopods

Background imageFloor Collection: Hydrogen balloon for a military use, designed

Hydrogen balloon for a military use, designed by Charles Coutelle. The hot-air balloons were used by Napoleons army in order to keep an eye on the enemy and manage the battle

Background imageFloor Collection: Hydrogen hot-air balloon for military use made

Hydrogen hot-air balloon for military use made by Charles Coutelle. Hot-air balloons were used by Napoleons army to keep an eye on the enemy and lead the battle

Background imageFloor Collection: Winnowing of the grain in the threshing floor

Winnowing of the grain in the threshing floor. s.XIV BC. EGYPT. Luxor. Thebes. 18th Dynasty. Painting that decorated the tomb of Menna, scribe of Thutmose IV. Egyptian art. New Kingdom. Painting

Background imageFloor Collection: LCC-LFB Fireman using the sliding pole

LCC-LFB Fireman using the sliding pole
Following a visit to the United States, the Chief Officer (Captain Eyre Massey Shaw) saw these devices in American firehouses, and brought the idea into his own fire stations

Background imageFloor Collection: LCC-LFB Brigade HQ Annual Review hook ladder drill

LCC-LFB Brigade HQ Annual Review hook ladder drill
These coordinated hook ladders drills were a popular feature during the annual displays at Lambeth Headquarters. With one firefighter on each side of the drill tower and at every window

Background imageFloor Collection: London Fire Brigade control room at headquarters

London Fire Brigade control room at headquarters. Officers work at computer stations to coordinate fire and rescue operations

Background imageFloor Collection: GLC-LFB Headquarters, Lambeth fire station

GLC-LFB Headquarters, Lambeth fire station
The pump-escape, pump and turntable ladder from Lambeth fire station stand on the forecourt of the Brigade Headquarters. Lambeth fire station occupied the ground and first floor of the main building

Background imageFloor Collection: Senior fire officer Lucas, at LFB HQ, Lambeth SE1

Senior fire officer Lucas, at LFB HQ, Lambeth SE1
Senior fire officer Lucas in the 8th floor roof garden of Brigade headquarters

Background imageFloor Collection: Bedroom scene with a couple, two servants and a dog

Bedroom scene with a couple, two servants and a dog
A crowded bedroom scene with a woman in bed, her lover standing at the side, two servants and a dog. An illustration to the story by La Fontaine

Background imageFloor Collection: Kathleen Clifford - Who is Number One?

Kathleen Clifford - Who is Number One?
Still from Paramount Picture Production Who Is Number One? - starring Kathleen Clifford (1887 - 1962) in the role of Aimee Villon

Background imageFloor Collection: Festival of Britain dedication service, St Pauls Cathedral

Festival of Britain dedication service, St Pauls Cathedral
Festival of Britain service of dedication, St Pauls Cathedral, London. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Fisher, speaks from the pulpit

Background imageFloor Collection: Sketch of a little girl reading a book

Sketch of a little girl reading a book
Sketch of a little girl sitting on the floor reading a book

Background imageFloor Collection: Plan of a Marquis House

Plan of a Marquis House
Plan of the first floor of a marquis house in 18th century France. Designed by Francois Franque, architect of king Louis XV, for the Marquis of Ville Franche in Avignon. Date: Circa 1760

Background imageFloor Collection: Eastbourne Library

Eastbourne Library
Eastbourne Public Library, Sussex, England, a truly modern integrated library, the Reference Library being on the same shelves as the rest of the books. Date: 1960s

Background imageFloor Collection: Cinderella ballet, Cinderella and Prince Charming dance

Cinderella ballet, Cinderella and Prince Charming dance
The Ugly Sisters watch with jealousy as Cinderella (in disguise) dances with Prince Charming at the ball. A scene from a ballet version of Cinderella, based on French and Spanish fairytales

Background imageFloor Collection: Ground Floor Plan, Rowton House, Camden, London

Ground Floor Plan, Rowton House, Camden, London
The entrance floor plan of the Rowton House opened in 1905 on Arlington Road, Camden, north west London, to provide cheap accommodation for working men

Background imageFloor Collection: Ward, Wandsworth & Clapham Union Infirmary, London

Ward, Wandsworth & Clapham Union Infirmary, London
A ward in the Wandsworth & Clapham Union infirmary, St Johns Hill, south west London. The room is decorated with potted plants and pictures. The floor is bare apart from a strip of matting

Background imageFloor Collection: Hexagonal workhouse, ground floor plan

Hexagonal workhouse, ground floor plan
The ground floor layout of the model hexagon (or Y-plan) workhouse design by Sampson Kempthorne, issued by the Poor Law Commissioners

Background imageFloor Collection: Whitechapel Workhouse Infirmary, womens ward

Whitechapel Workhouse Infirmary, womens ward
An old womens ward in the Whitechapel Workhouse Infirmary on Charles Street (later Bakers Row, now Vallance Road), East London

Background imageFloor Collection: Square workhouse, ground floor plan

Square workhouse, ground floor plan
The ground floor layout of the model square workhouse for 300 inmates, design by Sampson Kempthorne, issued by the Poor Law Commissioners

Background imageFloor Collection: Knossos - Crete - Large storage jars

Knossos - Crete - Large storage jars
The excavations of Sir Arthur Evans at Knossos revealed a remarkable set of large Minoan storage jars, or pithoi. The compartments in the floor were for grain and produce

Background imageFloor Collection: St Lukes Hospital, Lowestoft, Suffolk

St Lukes Hospital, Lowestoft, Suffolk
St Lukes Hospital at Lowestoft, Suffolk. Formerly the Empire Hotel, the building was acquired in 1921 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board

Background imageFloor Collection: Three Geisha Girls eating a meal

Three Geisha Girls eating a meal. The firl on the right is serving rice

Background imageFloor Collection: St. Peters Floor Plan

St. Peters Floor Plan
The interior plan of the church of San Pietro in the Vatican, Rome

Background imageFloor Collection: Brother & Sister Reading

Brother & Sister Reading
A girl and her brother sit on the carpeted floor reading a very large picture book

Background imageFloor Collection: Blaise Pascal, French mathematician, at the age of 12

Blaise Pascal, French mathematician, at the age of 12
Blaise Pascal, French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer and Catholic philosopher. Seen here at the age of 12, writing out some calculations on the floor

Background imageFloor Collection: Man and Writers Block

Man and Writers Block
A writer, afflicted by writers block, is at a loss for words. The floor is littered with unsuccessful drafts

Background imageFloor Collection: King James I and his wife, Anne of Denmark

King James I and his wife, Anne of Denmark
King James I of England (and VI of Scotland) and his wife, Anne of Denmark (1574-1619)

Background imageFloor Collection: Education of young Spartans in Ancient Greece

Education of young Spartans in Ancient Greece
The education of young Spartans in Ancient Greece emphasises brawn rather than brain

Background imageFloor Collection: Susi - with a watch

Susi - with a watch. 1950s

Background imageFloor Collection: Susi - with a French bulldog

Susi - with a French bulldog. 1950s

Background imageFloor Collection: Susi - with large bone

Susi - with large bone
Susi - with a large bone. 1950s

Background imageFloor Collection: Susi - with demolished alarm clock

Susi - with demolished alarm clock
Susi - with a demolished alarm clock, in pieces on the floor. 1950s

Background imageFloor Collection: San Cristobal Hill, Santiago, Chile, South America

San Cristobal Hill, Santiago, Chile, South America
Roof garden restaurant and dance floor, San Cristobal Hill, Santiago, Chile, South America. Date: circa 1925



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