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History Collection (page 21)

Background imageHistory Collection: Parkside Asylum, Macclesfield, Cheshire

Parkside Asylum, Macclesfield, Cheshire
Buildings and grounds of the Parkside Asylum, Macclesfield, opened in 1871 as the Cheshire County Lunatic Asylum. At various times, the site was also known as Upton Mental Hospital and Deva Hospital

Background imageHistory Collection: View down Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Village, London

View down Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Village, London
A superb postcard view down Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Village, London - the detial is incredible, with individual shops identifiable, the pavements as busy (as they ever are)

Background imageHistory Collection: German Kaiser Wilhelm II with signature

German Kaiser Wilhelm II with signature
German Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941) with signature. Date: circa 1908

Background imageHistory Collection: London Stock Exchange - The Stock Jobbers Pitches

London Stock Exchange - The Stock Jobbers Pitches. Date: early 1960s

Background imageHistory Collection: Westminster Bridge and St Thomas Hospital, London

Westminster Bridge and St Thomas Hospital, London Date: circa 1885

Background imageHistory Collection: Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Pub, Fleet Street, London

Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Pub, Fleet Street, London. Date: circa 1935

Background imageHistory Collection: Krak des Chevaliers, famous Crusader Castle near Homs, Syria

Krak des Chevaliers, famous Crusader Castle near Homs, Syria - View from the South West. Although surviving in wonderful condition up to the early 21st century

Background imageHistory Collection: Westminster Abbey, London - The Rose Window, South Transcept

Westminster Abbey, London - The Rose Window, South Transcept. Re-made in 1902 and filled with stained glass in memory of Hugh, 1st Duke of Westminster (1825-1899)

Background imageHistory Collection: Map of Ancient Egypt

Map of Ancient Egypt. Date: 1814

Background imageHistory Collection: Jane Russell in The French Line

Jane Russell in The French Line (1954) - an RKO Radio Picture. Directed by Howard Hughes Date: 1954

Background imageHistory Collection: Royal Engineers - British Army Regiment on manoeuvres

Royal Engineers - British Army Regiment on manoeuvres - stopping for a rest during a route march Date: 1905

Background imageHistory Collection: England. Carta Magna (1212). Manuscript Add

England. Carta Magna (1212). Manuscript Add. 4838. UNITED KINGDOM. London. The British Museum

Background imageHistory Collection: Emblematic chart and Masonic history of Free and Accepted Ma

Emblematic chart and Masonic history of Free and Accepted Ma

Background imageHistory Collection: Trevone, near Padstow, Cornwall, England

Trevone, near Padstow, Cornwall, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageHistory Collection: Ventnor, Steephill Cove, Isle of Wight, England

Ventnor, Steephill Cove, Isle of Wight, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageHistory Collection: High Street, Maidstone, England

High Street, Maidstone, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageHistory Collection: Bridge of Ross, Comrie, Scotland

Bridge of Ross, Comrie, Scotland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageHistory Collection: Helvellyn and Thirlmere, Lake District, England

Helvellyn and Thirlmere, Lake District, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageHistory Collection: The square, Shrewsbury, England

The square, Shrewsbury, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageHistory Collection: Gyrocopter Beats Traffic

Gyrocopter Beats Traffic
The Campbell Cricket one-man gyrocopter is used for speedy commuting above the traffic and passengers queuing at the bus stop Date: late 1960s

Background imageHistory Collection: Ely Cathedral in the snow by Ernest Uden

Ely Cathedral in the snow by Ernest Uden
Ely Cathedral pictured in the snow

Background imageHistory Collection: Metropolitan Police whistle and chain

Metropolitan Police whistle and chain
A Metropolitan Police whistle and chain

Background imageHistory Collection: Spring Flowers by Muriel Dawson

Spring Flowers by Muriel Dawson
A little girl in a blue smock dress carries a bunch of daffodils and a twig of spring blossom

Background imageHistory Collection: Map of Victoria Park

Map of Victoria Park
The proprosed plan of Victoria Park, Bethnal Green. The entire tract of land lying between the Hackney and Whitechapel roads contains about 290 acres

Background imageHistory Collection: Eleanor Roosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt
Portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962), American Humanitarian, United Nations diplomat and wife of Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Background imageHistory Collection: Policeman on BSA motorcycle, London

Policeman on BSA motorcycle, London
A Metropolitan Police officer riding a BSA motorcycle in London. The BSA could travel at up to 70 miles per hour

Background imageHistory Collection: World War One Combatants - Map of Europe

World War One Combatants - Map of Europe
The World War. World War One Combatants superimposed on a Map of Europe

Background imageHistory Collection: Yale University - New Haven Connecticut

Yale University - New Haven Connecticut - The Wrexham Tower and Harkness Quadrangle

Background imageHistory Collection: Building Diesel Locomotives in Swindon

Building Diesel Locomotives in Swindon
Engineers nearing completion on the first of 35 2, 700 hp diesel-hydraulic locomotives built at the Swindon Works for the Western Region

Background imageHistory Collection: Poster advertising the British Empire Exhibition 1924

Poster advertising the British Empire Exhibition 1924
Poster advertising the British Empire Exhibition, held at Wembley between April and October 1924... to serve as model for the mighty world

Background imageHistory Collection: D-Day - Supplies pour ashore

D-Day - Supplies pour ashore
A stunning panorama photograph of a French invasion beach with the channel waters thick with US military shipping, as reinforcements

Background imageHistory Collection: Poster advertising Aegean cruises

Poster advertising Aegean cruises around the Greek islands, including Skiathos, Delos, Skyros, Milos and Mykonos

Background imageHistory Collection: Poster advertising Iceland Airways

Poster advertising Iceland Airways -- Flugfelag Islands, the precursor of Icelandair

Background imageHistory Collection: Preston Docks, Lancashire

Preston Docks, Lancashire
A wonderful photograph showing the Bardic Ferry unloading British Road Services trucks while docked at the quayside in Preston, Lancashire. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Background imageHistory Collection: Fox Hunters toast a day on the hunt at their local

Fox Hunters toast a day on the hunt at their local
A group of riders and their hounds toast a day at the hunt outside a local pub. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageHistory Collection: View of Tulloch Castle, Scotland, with pipers

View of Tulloch Castle, Scotland, with pipers
View of Tulloch Castle in the town of Dingwall in the Highlands of Scotland, at the time of a royal wedding between Dom (Prince) Miguel of Braganza (1878-1923), Duke de Viseu

Background imageHistory Collection: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren
The Green Knight rides over the bridge into Camelot Castle on New Years Day. He will set King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table a special challenge

Background imageHistory Collection: Greece travel poster

Greece travel poster
Clear, colourful scene with two figures in the shade of a balcony by the sea, advertising travel to Greece, Island of Hydra

Background imageHistory Collection: Poster advertising Shaw Savill & Albion Line

Poster advertising Shaw Savill & Albion Line round the world tours to New Zealand direct, via the Panama Canal. Through bookings to Australia and Tasmania by Royal Mail steamers

Background imageHistory Collection: Wolseley car advertisement

Wolseley car advertisement
Advertisment for Wolseley Motors Limited featuring an illustration of a woman driving a Wolseley Hornet Mk.II with 998 cc OHV engine and extra powerful brakes

Background imageHistory Collection: Stories of the Old Testament by Pauline Baynes

Stories of the Old Testament by Pauline Baynes
Twenty seven different stories from the Old Testament symbolised in one illustration by Pauline Baynes. How many can you spot? Key to characters and stories is on page 34 of Holly Leaves

Background imageHistory Collection: Countryside Flowers and Butterflies

Countryside Flowers and Butterflies
Red Admiral and Peacock Butterflies amid a mass of vegetation including berries, rosehips, ivy and holly

Background imageHistory Collection: Rock n Roll Dancing

Rock n Roll Dancing
Two young things in full 1950s attire, partake in a bit of Rock n Roll dancing

Background imageHistory Collection: Canadian National Railways Poster

Canadian National Railways Poster showing a steam engine train in Canada

Background imageHistory Collection: White Star Line Poster

White Star Line Poster advertising travel on the worlds largest liner between Southampton and New York

Background imageHistory Collection: St Pauls Cathedral - Section through Wrens Dome

St Pauls Cathedral - Section through Wrens Dome
A section drawing through the dome of St Pauls Cathedral, the architectural masterpiece of Sir Christopher Wren. The inner brick dome stands 218 ft from the floor of the cathedral

Background imageHistory Collection: Kayser Bondor advertisement

Kayser Bondor advertisement
Advert for Kayser Bondor nylon stockings featuring the fabulous legs of a lady, revealed under a fluttering skirt

Background imageHistory Collection: Fashions for 1954

Fashions for 1954
On the left, a caramel coloured restaurant suit in heavy silk shantung, its melting shoulder line, vertically seamed jacket, slanting pockets " are all allies for your pleasant evening"



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