Skegness is SO Bracing by John HassallSkegness is SO Bracing - the famous poster featuring the jolly fisherman designed for the East Coast seaside town by artist John Hassall. Date: 1908
HRH Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022). She is wearing the George IV State Diadem or Diamond Diadem. Date: circa 1954
Dolphin Square Gardens, looking North - Pimlico, London. Date: 1956
Duke of Edinburgh presenting trophy at Rugby League finalPrince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh presenting the trophy to the captain of Barrow after they had defeated Workington Town in the 1955 rugby league cup final. Date: 1953
Hansel and Gretel Hotel, 68 Belgrave Road, Pimlico, London - a street famous fr having many cheap hotels at all price levels along its length. Date: circa 1960
Massena - a pre-dreadnought battleship of the French NavyMassena was a pre-dreadnought battleship of the French Navy, built in the 1890s. A member of a group of five broadly similar battleships, ordered in response to the British Royal Sovereign class
Kate Meyrick released from prisonKate Ma Meyrick (1875 -1933), an Irish business woman and Queen of the London nightclub scene. She ran " 43", a late-night jazz club at 43 Gerrard Street in Soho
Jack Spriggins and the Enchanted Bean. English folk or fairy tale that appeared in this form in 1734, and later became Jack and the Beanstalk. Date: Late 18th Century
Lady Eileen Orde, nee Wellesley (1887-1952), daughter of the 4th Duke of Wellington and wife of Captain Cuthbert Julian Orde, WW1 pilot
The Queen of Diamonds - Shirley Kellogg in Elspeth PhelpsActress Shirley Kellogg pictured wearing an exquisite fringed dress of peau de soie embellished with silver and diamonds, the starring costume in the theatrical show
Mrs Gerald Legge with young sons Rupert and WilliamMrs Gerald Legge(1929- 2016), featured in At home to the Sketch, with her sons Rupert(b. 1951) and William(b. 1949), at their home in 12 Chester Street, off Belgrave Square, London
Pasadena, California, USA - Greetings from... Date: 1946
The Square, Bournemouth, Dorset. Date: 1928
The Duke of Edinburgh taking over HMS Magpie at MaltaPrince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, being met by Lt.-Cmdr A. Harber (sp?) at the time he took over command of HMS Magpie at Valletta harbour in Malta. Date: 1950
Harrow School, North London - The Old School Building at the top of the Obadiah Slope. Date: 1939
Wassail, c. 1650Wassail. A man gleefully fills a large wine jug with wine from a barrel. c.1650 Date: C.1650
Bembridge, Isle of Wight - Hampshire - Redwing Class yachts (after the first re-design) Date: circa 1950s
Martin Luther by Lucas CranachMartin Luther (1483-1546) by Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472-1553), engraved by Theodor Knesing (1840-?). Date: 1884
Maud Allan entertains French Sailors at the Palace TheatreThe dancer Maud Allan entertaining French bluejackets at the Palace Theatre during the visit of President Fallieres to London in May 1908. 1908
Five of the children of King George V: (from left) Prince George, Prince Albert (later King George VI) Princess Mary, Prince Edward - Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII), and Prince Henry
Visit to England by the Shah of PersiaVisit by Ahmad Shah Qajar (1898-1930) - Shah of Persia (Iran) from 1909 to 1925. The Qajar dynasty. An inspection of the guard of honour at Dover
King George V and his first four children - country sceneKing George V (far right) (1865-1936) pictured with his first four children in the country - from left: Prince Albert George (1895-1952) (later King George VI)
River Nile near Port Said, Egypt. Date: circa 1910s
A family of the Sami People from Finnmark, NorwayA family of the Sami People (Saami) from Finnmark - a county in the extreme northeastern part of Norway Date: circa 1901
Ethiopian Women - Dire DawaSeven Ethiopian Women - Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. Date: circa 1908
Ethiopian Chief Fitaurari Mangasha and his warriorsEthiopian Commander of the Spearhead Fitaurari (General) Mangasha (with shield centre right) and his fearsome band of warriors pictured in the Arbaate Asmera neighbourhood of Asmara, Eritrea
King Edward VII and King Carlos I of PortugalKing Edward VII (1841-1910) and King Carlos I of Portugal (1863-1908) Date: circa 1907
The Wonders of the World - some of the principal architectural gems of the world in 1913, including the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, The Washington Monument
Pasadena, California, USA - Palm Tree-lined StreetPasadena, California, USA - A Palm Tree-lined Residential Street Date: 1946
Prince Albert opens the new Town Hall in Marylebone, LondonPrince Albert (later King George VI - 1895-1952) opens the new Town Hall in Marylebone, London. Alderman and Mrs Duncan Watson, The Mayor and Mayoress, received the prince
Prince Albert drilling - Hyde Park Locomotive Works, GlasgowDecember 1919 - Prince Albert (later King George VI - 1895-1952) visits the industrial suburbs of Glasgow, Scotland - pictured here drilling a boiler at the Hyde Park Locomotive Works. Date: 1919
Prince Albert lays foundation stone - Nautical SchoolMay 1919 - prince Albert (later King George VI 1895-1952) lays the foundation stone for a new Nautical School at Poole, Dorset
Pancake Scramble watched by Royal Family, Westminster SchoolIn March 1919, the Royal Family went to Westminster School to see the famous scramble for the largest piece of the pancake tossed by the chef and to hand the winner a sovereign
Prince Albert preparing for flight in a Handley-Page bomberPrince Albert, later Duke of York and King George VI (1895-1952), as a Captain in the Royal Air Force to which he transferred from the Navy in 1918
Prince Albert with Crown Prince Alexander of SerbiaPrince Albert (later King George VI - 1895-1952) riding in an open carriage to Buckingham Palace, London with Alexander I (1888-1934)
Prince Albert - Princess Mary - Earls court scenic railwayPrince Albert (later King George VI - 1895-1952) and Princess Victoria Mary (later Countess of Harewood - 1897-1965) riding on the Earls court scenic railway ride in 1913. Date: 1913
Prince Albert George sitting on a table in relaxed poseEleven year-old Prince Albert George (1895-1952) (later King George VI) sitting on an ornate carved wooden table in relaxed pose with legs crossed. Date: 1906
Duke and Duchess of York with their six childrenDate: 1906
Mary, Princess of Wales with Prince Albert and Princess MaryMary of Teck, Princess of Wales (1867 - 1953) with Prince Albert (later King George VI (1895 - 1952) and Princess Victoria Mary (later Countess of Harewood (1897 - 1965)
Mr H. P. Hansell - Tutor to the young British Princes. Date: circa 1902
Princess Mary, Prince Edward and Prince AlbertDate: 1902
Marlborough House, St. James Park, London, designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1709. Marlborough House was primarily used by members of the Royal Family
Prince Albert, Duke of York, aged six in 1901Prince Albert, Duke of York, later King George VI (1895-1952), pictured at the age of six wearing a sailor suit. Date: 1901
Prince Albert, Princess Mary and Prince EdwardPrince Albert George (1895-1952) (later King George VI (on left)), Prince Edward (1894-1972) (later Edward VIII (on right)) with their sister Princess Mary (1897-1965)
White Lodge, Richmond, Surrey - Former Royal ResidenceDate: circa 1897
Mary, Duchess of York with her first two childrenMary of Teck (1867-1953) (then Duchess of York, later Queen Mary) with her first two children; on right: Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David (later King Edward VIII) (1894-1972)
John Sheepshanks - Bishop of NorwichDate: circa 1909
Bertram Pollock - Bishop of NorwichDate: 1937