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St Mary Abbots ChurchInterior of St Mary Abbots church in Kensington Church Street, prior to its demolition and rebuilding in 1872 designed by Sir Gilbert Scott. Date: 1875
The Albert Memorial, London, close to the Royal Albert Hall, was commissioned by Queen Victoria in memory of her husband Prince Albert, who died in 1861
King Charles II at a dance party during the Restoration, circa 1660. A wild ball with dancing, music, card games, tobacco smoking, drinking, courtesans, and fops. Evening Party. Time of Charles II
King Henry VIII in Victorian hunting outfit on horsebackKing Henry VIII in Victorian hunting outfit with a shepherds crook on horseback chasing a Catholic monk fleeing with the church gold. Parody of the Dissolution of the Monasteries, circa 1540
King Henry VIII of England celebrating May Day with his first queen Catherine of Aragon, circa 1509. He is dressed in anachronistic Victorian outfit of top hat, coat, chain breeches and boots
Henry VIII of England meeting Francis I of France on horseback at the Field of the Cloth of Gold, 7 June 1520. Coats of arms hang from trees and knights in armor and heralds gather for a tournament
Actors playing Henry Tudor fighting King Richard III of England on stage in a theatre. Other actors wait in the wings in tunics with red and white roses
King Henry V of England boarding Trinity at SouthamptonKing Henry V of England boarding the Trinity at Southampton, 10 August 1415. The king in crown, helm and suit of armor. Knights in plate armor with comical helmets
The coronation of King Henry IV of England with a huge crown, 1399. The king in sunglasses and cracows is crowned by bishops in Westminster Abbey, while pages hold his coat of arms, helm and sword
King Edward III of England after the Siege of Calais in 1347. Philippa of Hainault on a stool cuddles up to the king, while the burghers of Calais kneel before them with ropes around their necks
William the Conqueror with his ragtag army of Normans in 1066. William in chain mail suit of armor with mace and helmet on horseback
Landing of Julius Caesar in Britain, 54BCA standard-bearer of the 10th legion in bearskin leads Roman infantry onto a beach at Sandwich, 54BC. Julius Caesar in breastplate and coat stands on board an anachronistic steamboat
Branch of pink plum blossom. Color woodblock mokuhanga from Kaishien Gaden, Japanese edition of Wang Gais Jieziyuan Huazhaun or Manual of the Mustard Seed Garden, Second Collection, Ichimura Bunko
Well-known members of the D Oyly Carte Company on the stage at Princes Theatre including Lady Dorothy D Oyly Carte with the companys stage manager, Mr. J.M. Gordon (kneeling right). Date: 1922
Solitary Headstone of Lt Gilbert Talbot, Sanctuary Wood CWGC Date: 2016
Arthur GilbertA cavalier testing the blade of his sword. Artist: Arthur Gilbert. Date: 1906
HMS Pinafore, Little Buttercup mixes up the childrenHMS Pinafore. Little Buttercup explains that when she was baby-farming (nursing babies while their Papas and Mamas were travelling), she mixed up baby Captain Corcoran and baby Ralph Rackstraw
HMS Pinafore, Corcoran presents Little ButtercupHMS Pinafore. Corcoran presented blushing Little Buttercup to Sir Joseph, who gave her sixpence on the spot. Date: 1908
HMS Pinafore, Captain Corcoran marched awayHMS Pinafore. Captain Corcoran is taken away. A couple of marines marched him off under the command of the smallest midshipman in the ship. Date: 1908
HMS Pinafore, Captain Corcoran and Sir Joseph PorterHMS Pinafore. Captain Corcoran is trying to pat himself on the back when Sir Joseph Porter approaches. " What are you trying to do?" said Sir Joseph. Date: 1908
HMS Pinafore, Dick Deadeye and Captain CorcoranHMS Pinafore. Captain Corcoran and sailor Dick Deadeye. " Deadeye!" said the Captain, " You here? Don t!" Date: 1908
HMS Pinafore, Little Buttercup and the captainHMS Pinafore. Little Buttercup and Captain Corcoran. Date: 1908
HMS Pinafore, Sir Joseph Porter and Josephine CorcoranHMS Pinafore. Sir Joseph Porter with Josephine Corcoran at the ships table. Her short and snappish replies to Sir Josephs pretty speeches at dinner. Date: 1908
HMS Pinafore, lunch on board shipHMS Pinafore. Luncheon in the ward-room on board ship (the apartment assigned to the lieutenants on board a man-o -war}. Date: 1908
HMS Pinafore, Captain Corcoran and daughterHMS Pinafore. Captain Corcoran and his daughter Josephine. The good captain was distressed to see his dear daughter in this bilious frame of mind. Date: 1908
HMS Pinafore, Josephine Corcoran and Sir Joseph PorterHMS Pinafore. Pretty lady smelling a rose is admired by an older gentlemen who peers at her through a monocle. Sir Joseph Porter was one of the many people who had fallen a victim to the beauty of
HMS Pinafore, Ralph Rackstraw in the riggingHMS Pinafore (Gilbert & Sullivan operetta), Able Seaman Ralph Rackstraw in the rigging. Date: 1908
The Ladies Mile in the RowTypical scene on Rotten Row in Hyde Park, where smart London society traditionally went to ride their horses. Date: 1923
Title page, The Story of the MikadoTitle page design, The Story of the Mikado by Ws Gilbert. 1921
Their eyes met - Nanki Poo and Yum-YumTheir eyes met, Nanki Poo and Yum-Yum - The Story of the Mikado by Ws Gilbert. 1921
Music cover, The Gondoliers Waltz, P BucalossiMusic cover, The Gondoliers Waltz, by P Bucalossi, based on music from the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, The Gondoliers. 1889
Pish Tush, run him off - The Story of the Mikado by Ws Gilbert. 1921
I claim my perjured lover, Nanki Poo - The Story of the Mikado by Ws Gilbert. 1921
He saw Yum-Yum enter the garden - The Story of the Mikado by Ws Gilbert. 1921
Cartoon, Mr Rutland Barrington, The MikadoCartoon, Mr Rutland Barrington, A Savoyard - The Mikado, Gilbert and Sullivan. 1885
Cartoon, A Japanese Village at the Savoy, a reference to the popular Gilbert and Sullivan operetta at the Savoy Theatre, London. 1885
Cartoon, The Duke of Edinburgh - So take my advice, and don t go to sea, And you may become ruler of the Queens Navee (a quotation from Gilbert & Sullivans operetta, HMS Pinafore). 1885
Cartoon, George Grossmith as The SorcererCartoon, George Grossmith in the latest Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, The Sorcerer. 1884
Alas, my poor little bride that was to be - The Story of the Mikado by Ws Gilbert. 1921
Japanese warriors in red and black armourA troupe of Japanese warriors in red and black armour - The Story of the Mikado by Ws Gilbert. 1921
Helen Gilbert in The Secret of Dr. Kildare (1939) wore this evening ensemble desiged by Dolly Tree that went back to her grandmother?s day for fashion significance
Prince Andrew of Greece at CannesPrince Andrew of Greece, father of the current Duke of Edinburgh, pictured at Cannes in the company of Margot Hambling, David Townsend and Gilbert Beale, whose yacht was in Cannes Harbour
Chinese hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flava. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke after an illustration by W.I. Cooke from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, London, 1821
Gilbert de Lannoy, Seigneur de Villerval, 1386-1462. Chromolithograph from Loredan Larcheys Ancien Armorial Equestre de la Toison d Or et de l Europe au 15e siecle
Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette 1789Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette 1757-1834. Costume of 1789. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France
George Grossmith, Gilbert and Sullivan performer. 1892
Gramophone Company, Gilbert and Sullivan recordsAdvert for The Gramophone Company, recording of Gilbert and Sullivans comic operetta, The Mikado. 1907
Picknickers at the fences at Aintree - Grand NationalThe Grand National Steeplechase being over, the public at once invade that part of the course that is out in the country. They utilise the jumps