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A Fish Pontoon at Grimsby by Fortunio MataniaAn illustration of what was described in the Sphere as one of the greatest fishing ports in the world. In 1790 the population was less than 1, 000 and in 1907 it was 65, 000
Mary Frith / PickpocketMary Frith aka Moll Cutpurse, a notorious master thief & an Ugly who frequently dressed as a man; escaped from Newgate by bribery
Boy soldiers in uniform hold hands in support of GermanyChildren were frequently used in propaganda images by all sides. Depicted here are L to R, Germany, Bulgaria, Turkey and Austria. WW1 Date: 1916
GIOVANNA DI NAPOLI15-year old Giovanna (Joanna) cedes her dominions to pope Clemens VI ; in return he crowns her queen of Naples which she rules till her death, marrying frequently. Date: 1343
HELPING LADY FROM CARLadies frequently encounter difficulty in emerging gracefully from an automobile, so it's nice to have a gentleman on hand to assist one Date: 1927
Manor House VauxhallEdward, the Black Prince, took up residence in the manor house of Kennington and it remained a royal palace until the time of Henry VIII
Chairman of the Ypres Last Post Committee with buglesThe Ceremony of the Last Post, in which firemen buglers play the Last Post under the Menin Gate at 8pm each night is, in its simplicity, one of the most moving acts of Remembrance in the world
Flemish Soldiers Memorial Crypt, ZonnbekeThe crypt is in the local cemetery. There was considersable acrimony between the French speaking population and those who spoke Flemish
DOYLE IN SPIRIT PHOTOConan Doyles image turns up in a spirit photo done by Charles Hope (1863-1933). Hope was frequently accused of fraud, so this photograph may not be genuine. Date: 1920s
INDIAN BAZaR 1930SIndian shopkeepers in the bazaars frequently squat on the ground behind their wares. The business of buying and selling takes time as both sides haggle for hours. Date: 1930s
Bewick DalmatianThe Dalmatian, or Coach Dog, is frequently kept in genteel houses, as an elegant attendant on a carriage
Alien EntityGreen-skinned alien visitor, similar to the greys who have subsequently established themselves as the most frequently-reported visiting aliens
Keeping his Hand InKEEPING HIS HAND IN. Private Smith, the company bomber, formerly Shino, the popular juggler, frequently causes considerable anxiety to this platoon. Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, 1St Btn
Homeless Men in a Royal Park, London, 1903Illustration showing a group of homeless men sleeping on the grass in one of Londons Royal Parks, 1903. The original caption for this image ran: The Submerged Tenth - Lounging in Londons Royal Parks
Margueritte PhotoPAUL MARGUERITE and his brother VICTOR (1866 - 1942) French writers who frequently wrote in collaboration : photographed with a bevy of females in 1900. Date: 1860 - 1918
Robert, Marquess of SalisburyROBERT CECIL, third marquess of SALISBURY Statesman, prime minister in 1885, 1886 and 1895: he was frequently Foreign Minister as well. Date: 1830-1903
Robert Marq. SalisburyROBERT CECIL, third marquess of SALISBURY Statesman, prime minister in 1885, 1886, 1895 and 1909 : he was frequently Foreign Minister as well. Date: 1830-1903
Henry Percy of AlnwickHENRY PERCY OF ALNWICK son of the 9th earl of Northumberland, royalist courtier but frequently in various kinds of trouble. Date: ? - 1659
Mary, Jesus, DonorsMary is frequently depicted with benefactors : here, the whole family seem to have squeezed into the frame... Date: 1ST CENTURY
Marthe Chenal PhotoMARTHE CHENAL French singer, in her time the most celebrated singer in France, frequently required to sing the Marseillaise on state occasions : in 1918. Date: 1881 - 1947
Charlton HouseAcross the Heath from our Library, Charlton House is frequently the scene of such events as this fete in aid of the Royal Kent Dispensary, featuring a tournament
Lear / Nonsense / RydeThere was a Young Lady of Ryde, Whose shoe-strings were seldom untied. She purchased some clogs, and some small spotted dogs, and frequently walked about Ryde
Keeping His Hand In, by Bruce BairnsfatherPrivate Smith, the company bomber, formerly Shino, the popular juggler, frequently causes considerable anxiety to his platoon
Samnite WarriorsWarriors from SAMNIUM, in central Italy (roughly todays Abruzzi); they were enemies of the Romans until conquered circa 290 BC, and frequently figure in Roman history
The Dog in WarA Canine member of the German Red Cross, seen with two orderlies, equipped for field service with a flask, cup and first-aid case
British War DogA British war-dog being trained for cross-country work. Dogs were used frequently, particularly by the Germans, during World War I, as auxiliaries in ambulance work, and for sentry and patrol work
The Wave Hairstyle, 1926A permanently waved hairstyle by Feminix salon, Piccadilly, London, 1926. Shingled or bobbed hair became universally popular during the 1920 s, a reflection of womens new-found freedom
Battle Scene 1854Warships are frequently used against shore targets as their guns generally outclass any thing available on land : during the Crimea War H.M.S. Bulldog bombards Bomarsund
The Great Wool-floor at the London DocksThe great wool-floor at the London Docks. The London Dock Company enlarged the warehouse for receiving wool imports from the colonies in the 1840 s
Philemon, PlaywrightPHILEMON Athenian comic poet and playwright, author of 97 works which were evidently extremely popular as he frequently won contests over his rivals
Tree-Creeper (Morris)(Certhia familiaris) Although tolerably numerous, it is not very frequently observed, owing to its small size, modest colours, and its quickness
Max Von PauerMAX VON PAUER German pianist, who frequently performed in chamber music ensembles. He died in London
Barnard / FokkerCaptain Charles Douglas Barnard and his Fokker: he flew frequently with the Duchess of Bedford
Balkal (Cig Card)British-built steamship built for use on Russias Lake Balkal. Her hull is designed to withstand the ice which frequently impedes navigation of the lake
Welsh Bus on HillWales is a hilly country, and its buses are frequently called on to perform quite remarkable feats of climbing, especially when carrying their full complement of passengers
Phone Box in ShopBefore the introduction of telephone kiosks, instruments were frequently made access- -ible to the public in shops such as this pharmacy where an assistant assist a customer
Loch Ness in 1769Castle Urquhart, picturesquely sited on the shores of the Loch : the monster has frequently been reported in this section of the loch
Girl Carrying CoalOLDER GIRL CARRYING COAL I carry a hundredweight and a quarter (60kg+) on my back, and am frequently in water up to my calves (Report)
Bewick / Stoat(Mustels erminea) This mustelid is similar to and frequently mistaken for a weasel. It is found pretty well throughout the northern hemisphere
Varied Monkey (Bewick)Bewick gives no Latin name but says its the best known of all the Monkey-tribe, being more frequently brought into Europe than any other. It is a native of Barbary and Arabia
Phantom Burning ShipThe phantom burning ship has been frequently seen off the North American coast, and on the Great Lakes
Hampton Court GhostHAMPTON COURT The ghost of Jane Seymour has frequently been reported, but we cannot guarantee that this photo is an authentic picture of the apparition