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British Mark IV tank with Tadpole Tail, WW1British Mark IV tank with Tadpole Tail, introduced in 1917 and used during the latter part of the First World War. The Tadpole Tail was an elongation of the rear horns to increase trench-crossing
North American XA2J-1 Super Savage 124439. The sole XA2J-1 to be completed, first flown on 2 January 1952, suffered from the same woes with the Allison T40 engines that every other aircraft that was
Transland Ag-2 N8330H and N8831HTransland Ag-2 N8830H and N8831H, 1st and 2nd prototypes. For some years after World War II the Transland Aircraft Company of Torrance, California, a division of Hi Shear Rivet Tool Co
Transland Ag-2 N8330H, the first prototype in flight. For some years after World War II the Transland Aircraft Company of Torrance, California, a division of Hi Shear Rivet Tool Co
Socialism in GermanyThere was an increase in Socialism in the German Reichstag in 1912. The 1912 elections saw the SPD retain its position as the most voted-for party and become the largest party in the Reichstag
A stone breakwater in Germany between the mainland and Hamburg Hallig. Claimed that these break waters increased territory for Germany. Date: circa 1900
Three mine workers in AmericaThe United Mine Workers (UMWA) had won a sweeping victory in an 1897 strike by the soft-coal miners in the Midwest, winning significant wage increases and growing from 10, 000 to 115, 000 members
Overseas students demonstrating over fees, LondonStudents from Hong Kong, studying at Queen Mary College, demonstrating outside their government's London office, December 1980
Students demonstrating over grant offerStudents demonstrating over a 4% grant offer, in the days when students were awarded grants rather than loans. More than 75
Staff and students campaigning against fee increasesAcademic staff and students of SOAS (the School of Oriental & African Studies, University of London) campaigning against tuition fee increases. Date: 1977
Men working on Festival of Britain building site, LondonGroup of men working on the Festival of Britain building site, London. Seen here taking a break to read their favourite newspapers: the Daily Herald, the Daily Worker and the Daily Mirror
Way to Increase your Greengage Jam RationOwing to the short supply of sugar, it was necessary to cut down the amount used in the jam production. Illustrated by William Heath Robinson showing inside a jam factory where every part of
Comic postcard, Large family out for a walk Date: 20th century
Cartoon, The Irrepressible Lodger (Electoral Reform)Cartoon, The Irrepressible Lodger -- a satirical comment on Disraelis agreement to include lodgers in his Reform Bill, declaring himself the Father of the Lodger Franchise
Cartoon, A Surprising Success (Electoral Reform)Cartoon, A Surprising Success -- John Bull congratulates Lord Derby, Conservative Prime Minister, on his success in winning the Reform Stakes, using horseracing as a metaphor for electoral reform
Cartoon, A Fishy Case (Electoral Reform)Cartoon, A Fishy Case -- a satirical comment on the machinations involved in securing electoral reform, in order to give respectable working men the vote
Cartoon, Amusement Combined with Instruction (Reform)Cartoon, Amusement Combined with Instruction -- a satirical comment on parliamentary disagreements between Gladstone and Disraeli over the latters Reform Bill. 1867
Cartoon, Lodger Franchise v Dual Voting! (Disraeli)Cartoon, Lodger Franchise v Dual Voting! A satirical comment on the arguments surrounding the extension of the franchise in Disraelis Reform Bill
Cartoon, Trying It On (Disraeli and Reform)Cartoon, Trying It On -- Disraeli as Master Tailor gets John Bull to try on a new coat, representing the Reform Bill, designed to extend the franchise to the working man
Cartoon, The Sketch of the Ministerial Measure (Disraeli)Cartoon, The Sketch of the Ministerial Measure -- Benjamin Disraeli, depicted as an artist, unveils his plans for electoral reform, and asks his fellow-MPs to fill in the details. Date: 1867
Cartoon, A New King of the Castle (Disraeli and Gladstone)Cartoon, A New King of the Castle -- a satirical comment on the political rivalry between Gladstone (Liberal) and Disraeli (Conservative), portrayed as schoolboys about to have a fight
Building Victoria stationBuilding the new Victoria station - the view from Buckingham Palace Road. Extending Victoria station in 1905, and increasing the size from five to thirteen
Meeting opposing the grant to MaynoothGreat meeting at the London Tavern to oppose Prime Minister Sir Robert Peels proposal to increase government funding of Maynooth College, a Catholic theological school in Ireland. Date: 1845
Tipsy T. 66 Nipper Mk. III G-AVKTTipsy Nipper Mk.III G-AVKT (msn 70), prototype of the Mark III, at an air display in the Netherlands, circa 1969, parked next to Le Manchots (the Penguins) aerobatic display team
Local businesses were on protest against the increase charges of the Metropolitan Water Board on their registered meter. Photograph showing London City workers drawing water from the free Aldgate
SANTORIOS BALANCEItalian physician Santorio, believing that health is related to bodily intake and excretion, takes his meals on a balance to measure the increase of his body weight Date: 1561 - 1626
Ripleys Believe-it-or-not - Anato Hayes - OdditoriumRipleys Believe-it-or-not - Human Automobile Tyre - Wilber H. Roden ( Edema ) is inflated with an ordinary air pump to three times his normal size! Odditorium at The New York Worlds Fair of 1940
Communist China - land reclaimed for farmingHarvesting scene in Communist China - an army reclamation farm, showing land reclaimed for farming to increase crop cultivation. circa 1950s
Favourite Sayings - Scatter and IncreaseBlack and white lantern slide of split scene. Left hand side shows a man scattering seed into broken earth. Right hand side shows the painted image of sheaves of stacked corn
Londons increased traffic in 1936Congested London, from Hyde Park corner to Ludgate Hill, a map showing the increase of traffic since 1904 at eight of the busiest spots. Date: 1936
Enlisting in Kitcheners Army at the start of World War IOn 6th August 1914 the House of Commons unanimously sanctioned an increase of the Army by 500, 000 men and recruiting for the first 100, 000 men of Kitcheners army began on 7th August
Growth of the US Navy by G. H. DavisThe rapid growth of the US Navy during the Second World War: the vast array of warships built since the beginning of 1940. Showing US warships, from submarines to battleships. Date: 1945
Rise of the Labour Party in Britain by G. H. DavisThe rise of the Labour Party in the British Parliament over the course of 45 years, symbolised as a river growing wider and wider
Britains bomb progress by G. H. DavisBritains bomb progress during the Second World War: from 500-pounder to a 12, 000-pound factory buster. Date: 1944
Auxiliary fuel tanks for increasing range by G. H. DavisIncreasing aircraft range: auxiliary fuel tanks fitted to fighters and bombers, essential to long-range air attacks during the Second World War. Date: 1942
Increasing supplies for lifeboats by G. H. DavisIncreasing the water and food supplies for ships lifeboats during the Second World War. New measures for saving the lives of crews of ships sunk in the Battle of the Atlantic. Date: 1941
Ranges of RAF bombers by G. H. DavisThe tremendous range of RAF bombers pictorially shown. The uninterrupted increase in British bombers ranges since 1918, down to the Vickers Wellington
Ranges of naval artillery by G. H. DavisFrom Culverin to 16-inch gun: ranges of naval artillery. From the Armada to the Battle of Jutland: the progressive increase in the range of guns and the size of projectiles. Date: 1939
Advertisement for O Sullivans shaped rubber heels for men and women. Wearing these, you can increase your walking powers one hundred per cent. From B F Goodrich of Golden Lane, London. 1914
Growth of big German liners by G. H. DavisThe growth of the big German liners: how they are spreading into the great ocean passenger routes. A comparison of German and British examples
Advert for British Railways 1943The ever rising tide. War production is rising like the tide and the need for rail transport rises with it. But this increase in traffic is only one of the Railways many wartime loads
Increase SumnerINCREASE SUMNER American jurist with his autograph Date: 1746 - 1799
Boatman unhappy about influx of tourism to CornwalA Real Grievance Visitor: " Hows Business?" Boatman: " Business! Why there ain t no businesssince these ere blessed bicycles come inter fashion
A sandwich board man incurs the wrath of an enraged man, seemingly furious that the price of boots (made by Biggar and Biggar ) has gone up! The humorous caption read: " Put em up
American Merchant Seamen increase your professional knowledge and skill in the United States Maritime Service. Poster for the United States Maritime Service offering training courses to members of
Ireland Workhouse Extension 1847Plan view by architect George Wilkinson of proposed extensions to increase the capacity of Irish workhouse buildings. The sections in blue are the original buildings, with the new sections in red
Ten per cent more poster, 1948Large poster with a personal message from Prime Minister Clement Attlee, asking the British public to put in maximum effort in to increase industrial production output by ten per cent
ST JOHNs FIRE 1864An Alsace couple leap through the flames of la Feu de la Saint Jean, on Saint Johns Eve : the aim is to increase her chances of getting pregnant Date: 1864