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Introducing Collection

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Irish gentleman in a whisky bar in Dublin prison, 1821

Irish gentleman in a whisky bar in Dublin prison, 1821
Irish gentleman in Croftons whisky and beer bar in Dublin prison, 1821. Bankrupt Brian Boru with his friends in the taproom drinking with criminals and debtors. The Tap in Sheriffs Prison

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Father Thames Diseases

Father Thames Diseases
Father Thames introducing his offspring to the fair city of London; diphtheria, scrofula and cholera

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Samuel Plimsoll, politician

Samuel Plimsoll, politician
SAMUEL PLIMSOLL Politician, responsible for introducing the Plimsoll Line to regulate the loading of ships Date: 1824 - 1898

Background imageIntroducing Collection: David Lloyd George (1863-1945) Introducing the Munitions Bil

David Lloyd George (1863-1945) Introducing the Munitions Bil
Illustration showing David Lloyd George, 1st Earl Lloyd George of Dwyfor, then Minister of Munitions, delivering a speech to the House of Commons on the Munitions Bill

Background imageIntroducing Collection: de Havilland Venom prototype VV612

de Havilland Venom prototype VV612. The prototype Venom F.1 was produced by fitting moderately swept wings on the fuselage and tail of a Vampire FB.5 whilst on the production line

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Repeuplons!

Repeuplons!
This sketch portrays an older lady speaking with a younger woman who is introducing her to her children. Date: circa 1901

Background imageIntroducing Collection: An Old World Subject

An Old World Subject
An illustration of a gentleman introducing himself to a woman who is holding her skirts, wearing a masquerade mask under an enormous, lavish garden arch. Date: circa 1916

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Introducing a Lady to Her Majesty Queen Charlotte

Introducing a Lady to Her Majesty Queen Charlotte
Debutante Ceremony of Introducing a Lady to Her Majesty Queen Charlotte at the Court of St James's, 1766 Date: 1766

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Glasflugel 206 Hornet 127

Glasflugel 206 Hornet 127, at Lasham for a regional gliding competition in the 1980s.. The Standard-Class Hornet was a development of the Club Libelle, introducing trailing edge airbrakes

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Prime Minister, Joseph Chamberlain in the House of Commons, introducing the Commonwealth of

Prime Minister, Joseph Chamberlain in the House of Commons, introducing the Commonwealth of Australia Bill. The Bill which installed for Australia, under one Government

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Glasflugel 206 Hornet 127

Glasflugel 206 Hornet 127, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s.. The Standard-Class Hornet was a development of the Club Libelle, introducing trailing edge airbrakes. Date: circa 1980

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Two dancing teams who entertain on the polished

Two dancing teams who entertain on the polished floors of Hotels and Night Clubs, 1928. Ricardo and Lucita (top left) introducing a new dance Fantasie Parisienne and Jimmy Pendleton and Valeda Worth

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Medieval knight in armour introducing his lady to a knight

Medieval knight in armour introducing his lady to a knight. Sir Ethelbert introduces Adelaide to Alan in front of the Baron

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Cartoon, Trying It On (Disraeli and Reform)

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

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Cartoon, The Sketch of the Ministerial Measure (Disraeli)

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

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Cartoon, A New King of the Castle (Disraeli and Gladstone)

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

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Jasmine Bligh, television announcer

Jasmine Bligh, television announcer
Jasmine Lydia Bligh (20 May 1913 21 July 1991), one of the first three BBC Television Service presenters in the 1930s. Along with Leslie Mitchell and Elizabeth Cowell

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Crown Prince of Sweden meeting Emperor of Russia

Crown Prince of Sweden meeting Emperor of Russia
The Crown Prince of Sweden meeting the Emperor of Russia at Abo (Turku, now in Finland). Probably at the time of the Treaty of Abo, marking the end of the Russo-Swedish War (1741-1743). 18th century

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Prime Minister, William Ewart Gladstone (1809 - 1898), delivering the Peroration of his

Prime Minister, William Ewart Gladstone (1809 - 1898), delivering the Peroration of his Speech on the Introduction of the Home Rule Bill, granting Ireland limited self-rule within the British Empire

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Glasflugel 206 Hornet 127

Glasflugel 206 Hornet 127, at a gliding club in the UK. The Standard-Class Hornet was a development of the Club Libelle, introducing trailing edge airbrakes. Date: circa 1982

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Prime Minister, William Ewart Gladstone (1809 - 1898), delivering the Peroration of his

Prime Minister, William Ewart Gladstone (1809 - 1898), delivering the Peroration of his Speech on the Introduction of the Home Rule Bill, granting Ireland limited self-rule within the British Empire

Background imageIntroducing Collection: GOUVERNEUR MORRIS

GOUVERNEUR MORRIS American statesman, responsible for introducing dollars, cents Date: 1752 - 1816

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Princess Margaret meeting Metropolitan Police officers

Princess Margaret meeting Metropolitan Police officers during a visit to the Commissioners Mess. Among those present are Assistant Commissioner John Gerrard

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Cartoon, The New Dance Mistress, WW1

Cartoon, The New Dance Mistress, WW1
Cartoon, The New Dance Mistress, showing an Austro-Hungarian or German officer in eastern costume introducing a plump German woman, Fraulein Gans (Miss Goose)

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Triumphant return of a tank

Triumphant return of a tank. Introducing the Tanks to Londoners. The film The Battle of the Ancre as seen at the Scala Theatre, London

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Mexico. Francisco Fray Martin de Valencia received by Hernan

Mexico. Francisco Fray Martin de Valencia received by Hernan
Mexico. Evangelization. 16th C. Francisco Fray Martin de Valencia received by Hernan Cortes, May 12, 1524. Engraving. 1850. Color

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Lloyd George Card

Lloyd George Card
DAVID LLOYD GEORGE depicted as responsible for introducing unemployment insurance, requiring the licking of stamps

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Joseph introducing Jacob to Pharaoh

Joseph introducing Jacob to Pharaoh
Joseph introducing his father Jacob to Pharaoh, King of Egypt - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 47.7. 1787

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Plimsoll / Cabinet Photo

Plimsoll / Cabinet Photo
SAMUEL PLIMSOLL statesman, responsible for introducing the Plimsoll Line to regulate the loading of ships Date: 1824 - 1898

Background imageIntroducing Collection: How Dy-o-la can bring beauty to your home

How Dy-o-la can bring beauty to your home
Page in a brochure introducing the craft of Art Dyeing. Date: 1920s

Background imageIntroducing Collection: LOZANO SIDRO, Adolfo (1872-1935). Introducing a

LOZANO SIDRO, Adolfo (1872-1935). Introducing a lady to Alfonso XIII of Spain. Oil on canvas. Private Collection

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Captain James Cook -- an allegory

Captain James Cook -- an allegory
Captain James Cook (1728-1779), explorer. An allegory, showing Neptune raising him up to Immortality, a Genius crowning him with a Wreath of Oak, and Fame introducing him to History

Background imageIntroducing Collection: The famous Rentz Santley Novelty and Burlesque Co. first tim

The famous Rentz Santley Novelty and Burlesque Co. first time in America : the sensational scene, gay life in Paris, introducing Jardine Mabile Dance. Date 1890

Background imageIntroducing Collection: The Houdinis, Harry, Bessie introducing the only and origina

The Houdinis, Harry, Bessie introducing the only and original. Date ca. 1895

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Around the clock introducing Ritchies London Pantomime Co

Around the clock introducing Ritchies London Pantomime Co. Date c1906

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Baden-Powell meeting District Scout Master

Baden-Powell meeting District Scout Master
The District Commissioner (in kier) introducing the Chief Scout (Lord Baden-Powell) to the District Scout Master (B.S. Narayan). 1930s

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Introduction robot / W H Robinson

Introduction robot / W H Robinson
Post War Britain - Social amenities. The penny-in-the-slot introduction machine for introducing strangers to one another in the park

Background imageIntroducing Collection: New Life Peers 1958

New Life Peers 1958
Page from The Sphere depicting the first life peers arriving at the House of Lords for the traditional ceremony of introducing barons to the House of Lords

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Plimsoll / Mod Port Gall

Plimsoll / Mod Port Gall
SAMUEL PLIMSOLL statesman, responsible for introducing the Plimsoll Line to regulate the loading of ships

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Plimsoll / Faustin

Plimsoll / Faustin
SAMUEL PLIMSOLL statesman, responsible for introducing the Plimsoll Line to regulate the loading of ships

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Bude light

Bude light
A large Bude light in Trafalgar Square. Invented by Sir Goldsworthy Gurney and patented in 1839, the light worked by introducing oxygen gas into the middle of a standard oil lamp flame

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Leo Abse & his Bentley

Leo Abse & his Bentley
Leo Abse and his Bentley. Leo Abse was a well known MP, especially known for introducing Private Members bills legalising homosexuality and making divorce easier

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Plimsoll / Photo Cdv

Plimsoll / Photo Cdv
SAMUEL PLIMSOLL Politician, responsible for introducing the Plimsoll Line to regulate the loading of ships

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Introducing the Torpedo

Introducing the Torpedo
Fiat Experimentum-! Britannia introduces the torpedo to the British navy

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Reform Bill / 1832

Reform Bill / 1832
Lord John Russell introducing the Reform Bill in the House of Lords

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Old & New Introductions

Old & New Introductions
The old and new styles of introducing a new acquaintance

Background imageIntroducing Collection: Introducing Lady Friend

Introducing Lady Friend
A bird introduces his shy girl-friend to his friends



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