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Old Woman in the WoodThe tree turns back into the Kings son, to the surprise and pleasure of the girl. (A dramatic instance of magical shape-changing or metamorphosis)
Use of the Naval Rangefinder for Merchant Navy Navigation, 1Illustration showing how a Naval Barrster or rangefinder could be used for Merchant Navigation. In this instance the officer of the merchant ship is finding his distance from the lighthouse in order
Mer-People and GodMerman and mermaid feature in the device of London printer John Rastell = a rare, maybe unique, instance of mer-people depicted as part of Gods creation
Poster, Samuel Cody, Velodrome de la Seine, ParisEARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: S. F. Cody Wild West Show (c.1893). Known as a showman, sharpshooter, horseman, aviator and aircraft designer
Commonwealth Oxygen & Accessories Ltd AdvertAn advertisement photograph showing a gentleman stood beside a large sculpture of rearing horses, used to promote Comox, (Oxy Acetylene) welding to sculpture
BATTLE OF FLEURUS The French under Jourdan repulse the Austrians led by Coburg : a French balloon used for observation is the first instance of military aviation Date: 26 June 1794
17th Century CraneA 17th century crane, timber construction : the wheel enables it to be turned, for instance when loading a vessel from a dock. Date: 1690
Slogan painted on a British artillery shellAn instance of the grim humours of war. A message for the Germans written across the back of a British artillery shell. Date: 1916
Five patients on the Winter Garden steps Quex Park VAD HospiFive patients are standing on the steps of the Winter Garden at Quex Park. The Winter Garden was a large conservatory which stood between the drawing room of Quex House
Francesco BarberiniFRANCESCO BARBERINI (1597 - 1679) Italian cardinal, nephew of pope Urban VIII - literally an instance of nepotism. Date: circa 1630
Japan - Hot Springs of KusatsuLantern slide of Japan Hot Springs of Kusatsu. There are several theories about the origin of Kusatsu Onsen. One theory, for instance, was that it was discovered by a legendary hero about 1
Thomas NeilTHOMAS NEIL Precentor, and an eccentric figure in Edinburghs social scene - here, for instance, he has dressed as The old wife. Date: circa 1790
A Remarkable Instance of Quick SkatingA man is ice skating so fast that he leaves his shadow behind. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans
The Kaiser receiving reports of German troopsA photograph showing Kaiser Wilhelm II receiving reports from his generals about the disposition of the German troops during the Second Battle of Ypres
Navy Seaman of 1822A British sailor of the early 19th century, in this instance portrayed by the actor Mr G Smith in the role of Robin in the play No Song No Supper
The Making of the Illustrated London News: How the paper isIllustration by Samuel Begg, showing an army artists at work in the offices of The Illustrated London News. At times of exceptional pressure, for instance, during a Coronation or a State Funeral
Brian & the Ocean NymphsThe hero (in this instance, the Irish hero Finn) encounters otherworldly creatures, who seem to be friendly - but can they be trusted ?
Solomon CrownedSolomon is recognised as Davids successor at the instance of his mother Bathsheba and the prophet Nathan
Gay Lussac BalloonflightFrench scientist GAY-LUSSAC makes one of his ascents at Paris - the first instance of a manned aerial device being used for scientific purposes
Portable SearchlightA soldier equipped with a portable searchlight can detect an enemy at night - though in this instance, all he has detected is a poacher trapping a rabbit
Native Americans BuffaloNative men with rifles, hunting buffalo, not very successfully in this instance