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Old & Young Tom MorrisA golf match involving Willie Park, Old Tom Morris, and Young Tom Morris at Leith Links, Scotland
Romulus and Remus suckled by a wolfRomulus and Remus are suckled by a kindly wolf. Romulus goes on to found the city of Rome
Fighting the SiouxThe U.S. government finds itself continually having to fight the Sioux, who fail to see that the white mens intentions are for their good
The Promenade PerciesA motorcycle acrobat troupe called The Promenade Percies practise their act involving balance on a trapeze attached to the bike
Esmilda consoled by sympathetic swansEsmilda, sitting unhappily at the waters edge, is consoled by sympathising swans
So what? is it the breakdown?A coloured sketch involving a man speaking with a young woman wearing yellow, who is sat on the edge of her bed. Date: circa 1901
The ElectionsA sketch involving two men interacting during the elections. Date: circa 1901
The ResortA sketch involving two men having a conversation at a seaside resort about the qualities of nature. Date: circa 1901
Les Rendez-vous De Madame De Z. Part IIPart II of a series of sketches which shows a scene involving a seated lady speaking with a French shop attendant, a large stack of carpet rolls stands behind them. Date: circa 1901
The War Shrine, WhitechapelThis watercolour painting depicts a religious gathering, involving the main priest, reading from his book, some choir boys and an organist, watched by members of the public, including a military man
Il Valor VincitoreA painting depicting a violent scene of battle, involving warriors with horned helmets and shields swathed in fired arrows, upon a chariot led by powerful, rearing warhorses
Street Scene At MaduraThis painting shows a busy street scene, involving women carrying pots on their head, some with children, wearing patterned dresses, at Madura, an island off the northeastern coast of Java
Shipbuilding, RyeThis painting shows the process of shipbuilding, involving a stage in which the boats are sat in some frames constructed to keep them in place while work is undertaken
Kabuki actor as Kiyohime, Japanese traditional storyKabuki actor as Kiyohime, in a Japanese traditional story involving the beautiful daughter of a village magistrate who falls in love with a young priest
Leicestershire HuntOil painting showing a great Hunt in Leicestershire, involving many red coated men on horseback and beagle dogs. Date: circa 1926
FAITHFUL ANIMALS/PRINCEFaithful beasts weeping around the dead body of a prince. (From the Lithuanian myth "Three Princes and Their Beasts")
Belgian Piron Brigade Memorial, Opheusden, HollandOpheusden was the centre of much fighting involving British, American and Belgian forces following the failure of Operation Market Garden to cross the Rhine at Arnhem
The stage magician, Monsieur Philippe, performs a magic trick involving a cannon at the Strand Theatre, London Date: 1845
Man with mental disability and goitreMan with an undetermined mental disability, also suffering with goitre : the two are generally associated, involving thyroid deficiency and impared development. See 10192038 for his daughter
Maldonata and the LionAt Buenos Aires, Argentina, Maldonata helps a pregnant lion, who in gratitude protects her from her enemies Date: 1555
STE GENEVIEVE AND DOEGenevieve de Brabant and her mother are succoured by a friendly doe who allows them to milk her and thus keep themselves alive in the forest Date: circa 6th century
INDIANS ATTACK FAMILYA white family is attacked by native Americans; a woman prepares to defend the house with a rifle Date: circa 1650
Aboriginal initiation ceremony involving tooth-avulsion called Yoo-lahng erah-ba-diahng in New South Wales. From: An account of the English colony in New South Wales Date: 1798
Bus Crash 1960SAn accident involving an upturned vehicle and an Eastbourne bus, which has crashed into the corner of a house. A good advert for Douglas Catt, Photographers ! Date: 1960s
Margaret Whigham, Duchess of ArgyleMargaret Whigham (1912-1993), British society figure, debutante of the year in 1930. Later Mrs Charles Sweeney, after marrying an American golfer and then Duchess of Argyll
Bruce Castle C17Bruce Castle, Tottenham : the subject of interesting legal altercations in the 17th century involving a deserted husband, a natural daughter and a disputed will. Date: 1686
DR O MEARA churchman, a witness during the inquiry into the scandal involving Mary Ann Clarke. Date: CIRCA 1809
Mi-Sol-Si - French comedy / clown musical act involving bellsMi-Sol-Si - French comedy/clown musical act involving bells. Date: circa 1920s
NY Cycle Race AccidentDuring the 100 kilometre race at New York, a nasty pile-up occurs involving several riders. Date: August 1923
Ship in Suez CanalA steamship passes through the Canal : the photo shows how the Canal is cut through the desert, involving the removal of vast quantities of sand. Date: circa 1890
Achille FouldAchille-Marcus FOULD French statesman, known for financial reforms and for activities involving the Opera, the Louvre etc. Date: 1800 - 1867
Le Pendu De LondresLE PENDU DE LONDRES (The hanged man of London) (Pierre Souvestre & Marcel Allain) - the seventh adventure involving Fantomas and detective Juve Date: circa 1911
Austrian Aristocrats 14CAristocratic amusements involving an unidentified ballgame Date: 1390
Goffe at Hadley / 1676General Goffe repulsing the American Indians at Hadley during the Indian Wars Date: 1676
Deity of HuntingNative Americans honour their god of hunting with ritual ceremonies involving sacrifice, trusting that this will ensure them success in future expeditions. Date: 1737
Montagnards Triumph 2In a coup involving guns and troops, the Montagnard extremists out-manoeuvre the more moderate Girondins : the events will usher in the Reign of Terror. Date: 2 June 1793
Elizabeth Taylor - 2ELIZABETH TAYLOR witness at the scandalous sale of commissions trial involving the duke of York, no less ! Date: circa 1809
Elizabeth TaylorELIZABETH TAYLOR witness at the scandalous sale of commissions trial involving the duke of York, would you believe ? Date: circa 1809
Henry SimonsHENRY SIMONS Polish Jew, victim of robbery involving James Ashley. Date: CIRCA 1753
Coronation Fete 1838An elaborate fete to celebrate the coronation of Queen Victoria on Parkers Piece, Cambridge involving a great circular arrangement of tables Date: 28 June 1838
Motorcycle StuntA stunt involving a motorcycle driving off rocks above a girl crouching on the beach below! Date: early 1930s
Mathieu MoleMATHIEU MOLE French statesman who resisted royal authority on behalf of the Parlement, involving him in temporary unemployment. Date: 1584 - 1656
Chinese Balloon TrickA group of children watch a street entertainer perform a trick involving bottles and balloons! Date: 1930s
Street EntertainerA street entertainer performs a trick involving a tartan bag and a wooden box, much to the amusement of the tourists in Leicester Square, where Doctor Zhivago is on at the cinema! Date: 1966
Vintage Car CrashThe scene of a serious motor accident involving quite a number of cars, somewhere in America. Date: 1930s
King of Hearts TrickVincent Lopez (1895 - 1975), American band leader and pianist, seen here taking part in some kind of card trick involving the King of Hearts. Date: early 1930s
Car Chasses CarriageAt Charpennes, France, a thief hi-jacks the carriage of M. Rodarie, who gets a motorist to pursue the robber : after a long chase, involving pistol shots, the thief is stopped. Date: 1909
American Natives / De BryNative Americans as described by travellers, with a bow for hunting, a canoe for fishing and a basket for gathering Date: 16th century