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Background imageHang Collection: Helping Mother hang up the washing

Helping Mother hang up the washing
Two children Helping Mother hang up the washing. 19th century

Background imageHang Collection: Highwayman Cottington

Highwayman Cottington
John Cottington (aka Mulled Sack) robs an army pay wagon on Shotover Hill, near Oxford, and relieves it of 4000 pounds. He will hang in 1656 aged 45

Background imageHang Collection: April Fool / Coats 1924

April Fool / Coats 1924
April Fool: Two coats and hats on a stand, looking at first glance like a couple embracing

Background imageHang Collection: Bewick / Margay

Bewick / Margay
(Felix wiedi) a nocturnal cat with exceptional climbing ability, able to hang from a bough with one paw

Background imageHang Collection: WW2 - Laundry - It ll soon be hanging on the Siegfried Line

WW2 - Laundry - It ll soon be hanging on the Siegfried Line
WW2 humour - " Two British soldiers doing their laundry comment that " It ll soon be hanging on the Siegfried Line!". Date: circa 1944

Background imageHang Collection: Hang Dau Water Tank in Hanoi, Vietnam

Hang Dau Water Tank in Hanoi, Vietnam

Background imageHang Collection: Piccadilly Circus 1969

Piccadilly Circus 1969
Young people hang around the Eros statue in Piccadilly Circus

Background imageHang Collection: Crowded London Housing

Crowded London Housing
A landscape of working class homes in London, with a handy patch of waste ground where the wives can hang up their washing and the kids can play among the stones and refuse

Background imageHang Collection: Ww2 / 1940S / Siegfried Line

Ww2 / 1940S / Siegfried Line
A song during the Second World War; " (We re gonna hang out) The Washing on The Siegfried Line" Date: 1940s

Background imageHang Collection: Music cover, Oh Man! You d Hang Around

Music cover, Oh Man! You d Hang Around, words and music by Nat D Ayer, from the Empire Revue, Watch Your Step. 1910

Background imageHang Collection: The Sketch Book: Young flapper girl with decoration

The Sketch Book: Young flapper girl with decoration
The Sketch Book: Young flapper girl hanging a wall decoration. The caption reads " Aiding and Abetting." Date: 1928- 1929

Background imageHang Collection: Chicago Stockyards 8

Chicago Stockyards 8
Sheep hang by their rear legs as they pass towards the attentions of the butchers at the Chicago stockyards

Background imageHang Collection: Reign of Henry IV of Castile (1454-1474). Farce

Reign of Henry IV of Castile (1454-1474). Farce of Avila

Background imageHang Collection: American Revolution - Arrest of Major Andre at Tarrytown

American Revolution - Arrest of Major Andre at Tarrytown
American Revolution (1775-1783). John Andre (1750-1780). British military officer who negotiated with the American general Benedict Arnold

Background imageHang Collection: American Revolution - Arrest of Major Andre at Tarrytown

American Revolution - Arrest of Major Andre at Tarrytown
American Revolution (1775-1783). John Andre (1750-1780). British military officer who negotiated with the American general Benedict Arnold

Background imageHang Collection: Comic postcard, Woman hanging off a cliff Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman hanging off a cliff Date: 20th century

Background imageHang Collection: Comic postcard, Man hanging off the edge of a cliff Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man hanging off the edge of a cliff Date: 20th century

Background imageHang Collection: We're Gonna Hang Out The Washing On The Siegfried Line

We're Gonna Hang Out The Washing On The Siegfried Line
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for (We're Gonna Hang Out) The Washing On The Siegfried Line, by Jimmy Kennedy and Michael Carr

Background imageHang Collection: The Victory Parade Selection

The Victory Parade Selection
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for The Victory Parade Selection, comprising of songs including When The Guards Are marching On Parade, Were Gonna Hang Out The Washing On The Siegfried Line

Background imageHang Collection: A Roadside House, The Hall

A Roadside House, The Hall
An architectural interior illustration of a hall to a roadside house, peacock decorations hang to either side of a fireplace, in a room with exposed beams. Date: circa 1906

Background imageHang Collection: R. S. Hudson Rinso Advertisement

R. S. Hudson Rinso Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for R. S

Background imageHang Collection: R. S. Hudson Limited Rinso Advertisement

R. S. Hudson Limited Rinso Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for R. S

Background imageHang Collection: Rinso Advertisement

Rinso Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for R. S

Background imageHang Collection: Hanging Man

Hanging Man
An ominous Pastel artwork of a dark and gloomy landscape, the focus is drawn to the lone figure of a man left to hang. Date: circa 1929

Background imageHang Collection: Cartoon, Now you have peace, WW1

Cartoon, Now you have peace, WW1
Cartoon, a figure of death says: Your wishes are granted, now you have peace. A silhouette of Kaiser Wilhelm hangs from a gibbet, with a flock of vultures gathering around his body. Date: 1916

Background imageHang Collection: FRENCH HANG BOLSHEVIKS

FRENCH HANG BOLSHEVIKS
Like other occupying forces the French treat the Bolsheviks with ruthless severity : two workers sympathetic to the Bolsheviks are hanged at Odessa. Date: 1918

Background imageHang Collection: Greetings card design - Lending a hand

Greetings card design - Lending a hand. A little girl standing on a fold-out step to hang up the sprig of Christmas holly, whilst her pet black scottie dog stands attentively offering assistance

Background imageHang Collection: Comic postcard, Turnip, beans and rhubarb

Comic postcard, Turnip, beans and rhubarb Date: 20th century

Background imageHang Collection: Baltimore oriole or hang-nest, Icterus galbula

Baltimore oriole or hang-nest, Icterus galbula. Male adult 1, young male 2, female 3

Background imageHang Collection: Eastern meadowlark, Sturnella magna

Eastern meadowlark, Sturnella magna. Meadow lark, males 1, female 2, nest

Background imageHang Collection: Cartoon portrait, Justice Henry Hawkins

Cartoon portrait, Justice Henry Hawkins
Cartoon portrait of Justice Henry Hawkins

Background imageHang Collection: Cutout birthday card, age 5

Cutout birthday card, age 5, with two children hanging up paper lanterns. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageHang Collection: PROTESTANTS HANG CAT

PROTESTANTS HANG CAT
A cat is hanged by protestants in Cheapside, London, to symbolise the Roman Catholic church Date: 8 April 1554

Background imageHang Collection: The annual celebration of the Relief of Derry

The annual celebration of the Relief of Derry, attracted a large group of nationalist protesters in Londonderry

Background imageHang Collection: Grape Vines and Banner Date: 1872

Grape Vines and Banner Date: 1872

Background imageHang Collection: Percy Pilchers fatal flight 1899

Percy Pilchers fatal flight 1899
Photographs showing Pilcher ready to start and in mid flight on his invention the Gliding machine

Background imageHang Collection: PEKING LANTERN MERCHANT

PEKING LANTERN MERCHANT
A lantern merchant in Peking shows a decorative lantern to a customer; other fine lanterns hang in the shop, some in the shape of fish Date: circa 1840

Background imageHang Collection: Young man in boat, Tunisia

Young man in boat, Tunisia
A young man in traditional dress sits in the bow of a blue fishing boat in harbour. Djerba, Tunisia (see also pic 12478423 for similar image in horizontal format). Date: 1987

Background imageHang Collection: Street washing out to dry, Arsenale, Venice

Street washing out to dry, Arsenale, Venice
A man stands at the end of a street hung out with drying washing between apartments in Arsenale district of Venice, Italy Date: 2013

Background imageHang Collection: Old meat works, illustration by William Heath Robinson

Old meat works, illustration by William Heath Robinson
Curious plant in an old meat works, for converting old mutton into spring lamb to meet the seasons demands, illustration by William Heath Robinson. Credit must appear as: Courtesy of Mrs J. C

Background imageHang Collection: Southern Africa Witch Doctor

Southern Africa Witch Doctor
A fantastic portrait of a Southern African Witch Doctor with fur hat and various charms and amulets hanging around his neck. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageHang Collection: Sweeping brush with comic verse on a Christmas card

Sweeping brush with comic verse on a Christmas card
Sweeping brush sticking out of a window with comic verse on a Christmas card -- Where I hang out. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageHang Collection: Advert for Revelation travel wardrobe 1938

Advert for Revelation travel wardrobe 1938
Advertisement for the Rev-Robe travel wardrobe (ladies model), hardly larger than a hatbox from Revelation, the makers of the worlds most famous suitcase

Background imageHang Collection: Norway - Hay-Drying on racks

Norway - Hay-Drying on racks
Hay-Drying on racks in Norway. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageHang Collection: The Devils Disciple by George Bernard Shaw

The Devils Disciple by George Bernard Shaw

Background imageHang Collection: Boy Playing a Flute, 1630s, by Judith Leyster

Boy Playing a Flute, 1630s, by Judith Leyster
Judith Leyster (1609-1660). Dutch painter. Boy Playing a Flute, 1630s. National Museum. Stockholm. Sweden

Background imageHang Collection: Japan - Drying Daikon Radishes

Japan - Drying Daikon Radishes. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageHang Collection: District Railway line - London Underground - A sudden stop

District Railway line - London Underground - A sudden stop! (see: 10176658) Date: circa 1910

Background imageHang Collection: King Edward I brandishing the javelin

King Edward I brandishing the javelin
King Edward I (1239-1307), brandishing the javelin, and swearing he will hang the man who threw it -- possibly a mythological rather than true event. late 13th century

Background imageHang Collection: Caught fish hanging on a tree, La Digue, Seychelles

Caught fish hanging on a tree, La Digue, Seychelles
Caught fish hanging on a tree on the island of La Digue, Seychelles. circa 1967

Background imageHang Collection: Suffragette Female Agitator

Suffragette Female Agitator
One solution for dealing with the problem of the Female Agitator. Hang a lump of cheese around her neck, tie her hands behind her back and introduce a hungry rodent

Background imageHang Collection: Icicles hanging

Icicles hanging. circa 1952

Background imageHang Collection: Gordon Boys Home, Nottingham - Gymnasium

Gordon Boys Home, Nottingham - Gymnasium
Gordon Boys Home, Nottingham - boys in band uniforms in the homes gymnasium cum band room. Instruments hang on the wall, Date: circa 1916

Background imageHang Collection: Board Partition with Letter Rack and Music Book, 1668, by Co

Board Partition with Letter Rack and Music Book, 1668, by Co
Cornelius Norbertus Gijsbrechts (1657-1683). Flemish painter. Board Partition with Letter Rack and Music Book, 1668. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Background imageHang Collection: Hang Gliding 1970S

Hang Gliding 1970S
A lone hang glider enjoys the sunset over the coast of Britain. Date: 1970s

Background imageHang Collection: German Ladies 1425

German Ladies 1425
Kirtles with trains worn with a houppelande with funnel sleeves which hang in loose folds or a short gown with fitted bodice & a dagged ? mantle & girdle. Date: 1425

Background imageHang Collection: Social / Amsterdam Square

Social / Amsterdam Square
Students hang out in a square in Amsterdam. Date: 1960s

Background imageHang Collection: Basketmaker 1827

Basketmaker 1827
A basket maker patiently weaves. A selection of his baskets hang above his head. Date: 1827

Background imageHang Collection: Hanging stockings by Charles Robinson

Hanging stockings by Charles Robinson
Children hang up Christmas stockings. Date: 1906

Background imageHang Collection: Card - Kids & Lanterns

Card - Kids & Lanterns
Cupids hang paper lanterns to decorate the sky Date: circa 1905

Background imageHang Collection: Poulterers shop, Holborn Hill 1845

Poulterers shop, Holborn Hill 1845
Displayed poultry hung outside in Holborn Hill for customers to buy for their Christmas dinner. Date: 1845

Background imageHang Collection: German poster design, woman hanging out washing

German poster design, woman hanging out washing
German poster design, a Dutch woman hanging out washing. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageHang Collection: Suffrage N. U. W. S.s Croydon Branch 1909

Suffrage N. U. W. S.s Croydon Branch 1909
Suffrage N.U.W.S.S Croydon Branch 1909. In November 1909, the Croydon Branch of the National Union of Womens Suffrage Societies organised a Suffrage Week

Background imageHang Collection: Suffragette Go Hang Yourselves

Suffragette Go Hang Yourselves

Background imageHang Collection: Don t care a hang style of the Angla Soldat in France

Don t care a hang style of the Angla Soldat in France
A Study of the Don t care a hang style of the Angla Soldat in France. 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born September 1889

Background imageHang Collection: Extraordinary array of game and fish with local butcher

Extraordinary array of game and fish with local butcher
A butcher proudly displaying his game and fish ready for Christmas. This photograph was taken in, Malmesbury, Wiltshire. England. Date: circa 1925

Background imageHang Collection: Advert for Revelation travel wardrobe 1937

Advert for Revelation travel wardrobe 1937
Gifts by Revelation. A range of Revelation suitcases, from holders for your bottles of creams and lotions

Background imageHang Collection: California Vigilantes

California Vigilantes
Vigilantes in San Francisco hang John Jenkins, accused of unacceptable misbehavior. Date: 1851

Background imageHang Collection: Kids Hang out Washing

Kids Hang out Washing
Three children at a maternity hospital and creche in Paris, France, pegging out laundry on washing day. Date: early 1930s

Background imageHang Collection: WW2 - Bomb Damage in London - Coats and Hats left on hooks

WW2 - Bomb Damage in London - Coats and Hats left on hooks
WW2 - " Wheres George?" - Bomb Damage in London - Coats and Hats left on hooks while the floor has disappeared. Date: 1940

Background imageHang Collection: Washing day - Before and After marriage

Washing day - Before and After marriage! Before, " when I was a young and single chap I wore some shirts like this" (complete)

Background imageHang Collection: Washing Day, Shanghai, China

Washing Day, Shanghai, China - hanging clothes out to dry on a pole at the front of the house. Date: circa 1906

Background imageHang Collection: Washing Day at Jolendam, The Netherlands

Washing Day at Jolendam, The Netherlands
A truly superb photographic postcard showing the extensive Washing Day at Jolendam, The Netherlands. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageHang Collection: Drying radishes in the sun - Japan

Drying radishes in the sun - Japan Date: circa 1910s

Background imageHang Collection: Cambodia - Water Buffalo and hanging elephants feet

Cambodia - Water Buffalo and hanging elephants feet
Cambodia - A small settlement with Water Buffalo and a rack of hanging elephants feet - destined to become fashionable western furniture items - (see picture 10528268). Date: circa 1910s

Background imageHang Collection: Hong Kong, China - The Tiger Pagoda

Hong Kong, China - The Tiger Pagoda
The 7-storey Tiger Pagoda, the highlight of the Tiger Balm Garden (Aw Boon Haw Garden), on the Tai Hang Road, Tai Hang, Wan Chai District, Hong Kong, opened in 1935

Background imageHang Collection: Bright lanterns hanging in the trees

Bright lanterns hanging in the trees
Fabric design depicting bright lanterns hanging in the trees Date: 1922

Background imageHang Collection: Robertson balloon flight, Munich, Germany

Robertson balloon flight, Munich, Germany
Robertson ascending in a balloon from a square in Munich, Germany, watched by a crowd of spectators

Background imageHang Collection: Little girl on a postcard, hanging up the washing

Little girl on a postcard, hanging up the washing
A little girl on a greetings postcard hangs up the washing on the line. Date: early 20th century

Background imageHang Collection: Joyce Green Hospital - main kitchen

Joyce Green Hospital - main kitchen
Main kitchen on east side at the Joyce Green Smallpox Hospital at Long Reach near Dartford. Uniformed staff prepare food in large coppers. A man operates a mincer. Enamel jugs hang on the wall

Background imageHang Collection: Parnassos Oros

Parnassos Oros
Mount Parnassus, near Delphi, is where Apollo and the Muses hang out : the other peak is sacred to Bacchus, hence the association of poets with wine and ale. Date: 1850

Background imageHang Collection: Hanging up a stocking for Santa Claus

Hanging up a stocking for Santa Claus

Background imageHang Collection: Portslade Industrial School - classroom

Portslade Industrial School - classroom
Empty desks in classroom at Portslade Industrial School near Brighton in Sussex. Maps hang on the wall

Background imageHang Collection: Interior of traditional cottage at Niarbyl, Isle of Man

Interior of traditional cottage at Niarbyl, Isle of Man
View of the interior of a traditional cottage at Niarbyl, on the south west coast of the Isle of Man. A kettle sits on the open coal fire, and a pair of bellows hang from a hook on the left



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