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Sandbanks Chain Ferry No. 1 - Entrance to Poole Harbour
The No.1 steam-powered Sandbanks chain ferry. Sandbanks Ferry is a vehicular chain ferry which crosses the entrance of Poole Harbour in the English county of Dorset

Tango, 1912. Dance originating in Argentina that was introduced in Europe after World War I

British Mark IV tank with Tadpole Tail, WW1
British 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

Valve Horn on its Own
The VALVE HORN (French : Cor a pistons) was introduced in the 1830s and completely replaced the Natural Horn used by Mozart and Beethoven

Saint Columba with his horse
Saint Columba (also known as Colum Cille, meaning dove of the church) with his horse. He was a Gaelic Irish missionary monk, thought to have introduced Christianity to the Picts

Pensions Introduced
The scene at an English Post Office, when old age pensioners call in for the first time to receive their government pension

Galahad & Round Table
Sir Galahad is introduced to the Round Table

Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Mk III*. 303 in bolt action rifle, 1917; introduced in 1916 and differing from the Mk III in having the magazine cut-off omitted; two oil bottles in butt trap. Date: 1917

Duchess of Connaught on her wedding day
Princess Luise Margarete of Prussia, Duchess of Connaught (1860-1917) on her wedding day, 13 March 1879 to Prince Arthur, third son of Queen Victoria

Girl in Mgb 1960S
A girl in a classic racing green MGB sports car. Introduced in autumn 1962, the MGB was originally available only as a convertible and proved to be an immediate hit

First Metropolitan Police-Dogs
Front cover photograph showing two London policemen with the first Metropolitan police-dogs in 1938, thirty years after the first dogs were used by the North Eastern Railway Police to patrol Hull

Kingsley / Water Babies
Tom saw the fairies carry baby & cradle gently down; another drowned baby is introduced to the world of the water babies

The introduction of tanks into battle on the Western Front
A illustration showing a tank driving through a village street on the Western Front. Tanks were first introduced into battle on the 15th September 1916 when a D1 tank was guided into action by

Aluminium Tram 1932
Trams with aluminium bodies are introduced on Londons tramways : this one is on the Borough and LOndon Bridge route. Date: 1932

Aa Parmentier / P Journal
ANTOINE-AUGUSTIN PARMENTIER Centenary celebration of the man who introduced the potato to France

Polish Flag
After a provisional government has been announced by the insurgents, the national flag is introduced and carried into battle

New dial operated telephone system
Series of three photographs showing a new automatic system of telephoning introduced in Britain in 1911. The movement of a dial operated electrical switches and magnets in the telephone exchange

St Matthew / Evang / Celtic
SAINT MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST A carpet page that would have introduced St Matthews gospel in a Celtic Bible

St Marguerite
SAINT MARGUERITE (Marie Alacoque) The saint who introduced the cult of the sacred heart

Oliver Meets Fagin
Oliver is introduced to the respectable old gentleman - actually Fagin, the head of a gang of thieves

Rifle, Bolt Action, Lee Enfield, . 303 In No 5 Mk I
Lee Enfield. 303 in No 5 Mk I bolt action rifle, 1944 (c); known as the Jungle Carbine; fitted with flash eliminator, sling swivels and a rubber cushion on the buttplate

Duke of York shakes hands with Lacrosse teams - Manchester
Albert, Duke of York (later King George VI 1895-1952) shakes hands with Lacrosse teams (Cheadle Hulme and Manchester University) - Manchester, October 1934. Date: 1934

Good Luck And The Same To You!
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for Good Luck, And The Same To You! Lyrics by Ray Sonin, music by Kenneth J. Alford. Introduced, broadcast and recorded by Al and Bob Harvey

The Black-Out Stroll
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for The Black-Out Stroll, words and music by Tommie Connor. Introduced by Joe Loss, who can be seen in the portrait photograph. Date: circa 1940s

In The Quartermaster's Stores
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for In The Quartermaster's Stores, words and music adapted by Box, Cox and Bert Read

Advertisement Photograph, Woman Smiling Outdoors
An advertisement photograph portraying a stylish young woman wearing a yellow top and gloves, smiling as she places her hands on her shoulders

Music cover, Choo'n Gum, sung by Teresa Brewer, words by Mann Curtis, music by Vic Mizzy, introduced by Richard Attenborough in his Record Rendezvous Date: 1950

If I Knew You Were Comin I'd've Baked a Cake
Music cover, If I Knew You Were Comin I'd've Baked a Cake, song by Al Hoffman, Bob Merrill and Clem Watts, first introduced by Richard Attenborough on his Record Rendezvous Date: 1950

Larger version of the card that pleased Ireland
This larger card was introduced to accommodate the longer addresses needed for overseas post. Brown printing on buff card. Image printing unusually black. Date: 1 January 1883

HMS Vulture - a Clydebank three funnel - 30 knot destroyer
Royal Navy - HMS Vulture, a Clydebank three funnel - 30 knot destroyer ordered under the 1895 - 1896 Naval Estimates. She was the fifth ship to carry this name since it was introduced in 1776 for a

A new law gave the tenant a right to a third of his freehold, seven years rent; twenty-one years rent being the average value of a freehold in Ireland

Two mounted troops from the British Army Rocket Brigade created in 1818 after the success of Congreve's rocket introduced in 1804 Date: 1827

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - In Convoy
The Caption is In Convoy. The convoy system for the merchant ships bringing in vital supples was introduced to counter the German U Boat attacks

American dancer Pauline Vincent, 1928 who introduced real Indian dances in Alexandria, Egypt and has been appearing in Paris Date: 1928

English gentleman and ladies announced before dinner in a grand house, 19th century. Mr Sponge in blue coat and white waistcoat, Amelia Jawleyford in blue satin

Traffic lights with bells on top, Oxford Street, London. The bells were introduced in London in 1931. 1931

British warships WW1
These simple, stark images introduced children to British warships during World War 1. Warships great & small Artist: Charles Robinson Date: 1914

Newest craze - dirt track motorcycle racing
The newest craze from Australia, introduced to Britain - dirt track motorcycle racing. 1930

Loves phonograph
Victorian illustration depicting fairies listening to Edisons wax cylinder phonograph introduced at the end of the 19th century. Date: 1898

Child with a kitten - Young child in his cot is introduced to a black kitten by his elder sister. Artist: Millicent Sowerby Date: circa 1915

Goodyear Blimp NC-8A Volunteer in the late 1930s Volunteer (I) (NC-8A)First flight: April 27, 1929Volume: 86, 000 cu. ft.Length: 128 ft.Diameter: 36 ft.Engines

A small naval dirigible, introduced by the British Navy for scouting for submarines. Date: 1914 - 1918 war

PHILIPPA OF HAINAULT (1314? - 1369), Queen of Edward III of England. She introduced Flemish weavers & encouraged coal mining

Duke of York - Exhibition Baseball Match, Stamford Bridge
Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI) atteding an Exhibition Baseball Match at Stamford Bridge (the home of Chelsea FC) between the New York Giants and the Chicago White Socks

British soldiers celebrating after Battle of St. Eloi
Cheering British soldiers and officers of the Northumberland Fusiliers after the battle of St. Eloi. Some are wearing captured German helmets

GERMAN BOYS PLAY CRICKET
German boys from Bremen are introduced to the game of cricket, at Chatham school. Date: circa 1930

Englishman of 1670
In 1666, a new style for men is introduced in sharp contrast to the extravagant court styles : the long vest or body-coat is an intimation of things to come Date: circa 1670

Galahad - Round Table
Sir Galahad is introduced to the Round Table

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