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West End riots: shops looted by rioters, 1886Articles of plunder from shops, used as missiles during the 1886 West End riots. At an open air meeting of unemployed East End dock workers and artisans in Trafalgar Square
West End riots: break up of Trafalgar Square meeting, 1886At an open air meeting of unemployed East End dock workers and artisans in Trafalgar Square, the people were stirred to violence following incendiary speeches, and rioted
West End riots: shops damaged by rioters, 1886The damage caused by rioters to Messrs T. Goode and Co, a large china ware shop on South Audley Street, during the 1886 West End riots
West End riots, 1886 - a crowdA crowd of unemployed men debating ths issues of the moment, sketched at the demonstration at Trafalgar Square, London, at the time of the West End riots in 1886
West End riots, 1886 - What do you think?three unemployed men debating the issues of the moment, sketched at the demonstration at Trafalgar Square, London, at the time of the West End riots in 1886
West End riots, 1886 - a two men in discussionTwo men in discussion, sketched at the demonstration at Trafalgar Square, London, at the time of the West End riots in 1886
Mr John BurnsJohn Elliot Burns(1858-1943) radical statesman and trade unionist, pictured in 1886 at the time of his incendiary speech that was credited with causing the riot in Trafalagar Square in February 1886
Wedding couple, 1940sA newly married couple pose for the camera outside a church. Date: c.1945
Knees versus knuckles - handshakeShould hands be clasped in prayer or clenched in aggression? A visual rumination on how hands can express peace, anger and reconciliation or friendship. Date: 19th century
The Columbus skate invention - ice skatingThe Columbus newest skate invention. Awarded at the Vienna Industrial Exhibition 1890 with first diploma of honour. Ice skates from G. Rohonery of Budapest. 19th century
Ice skatesAn ice skate from 1892. 1892
Drums and Fifes by H. M. BatemanAn old man, dozing on a bench, is disturbed by the distant sound of the drums and fifes of a marching military band. Suffused with patriotism, he races off to find them and falls in
Chiswick Art Workers Guild making Cecil Aldin toysAt the toy-makers: a glimpse at Mr Aldins works at Bedford Park. Members of the Chiswick Art Workers Guild busily manufacturing Mr Aldins toys
Cecil Aldin in his studioCecil Aldin (1870-1935), sporting artist, illustrator and Master of the South Berkshire Foxhounds. Known particularly for his pictures of animals, especially dogs
At a vegetable party - a salad fancy dressDelightful idea for a fancy dress costume. Why not go as a salad, complete with salad serving spoon and fork? Date: 1903
Air raid shelter de luxe, WWIIA luxurious air raid shelter, equipped with a variety of material comforts including a wireless set in order to provide music which would be, soothing in times of stress. Date: 1939
Protective colouring for black outs, WWII - hi vis dogA night time shot illustrating the use of white accessories to ensure visibility during black outs, making pedestrians visible to motorists during the early weeks of the Second World War. Date: 1939
Protective colouring for black outs, WWIIProtective, reflective clothing adopted by civilians to ensure visibility during black outs in the early days of the Second World War. A couple prepared for the hours of darkness to come
Hon. Mary Katharine Coke by Madame YevondeThe Hon. Mary Katharine Coke, younger daughter of Viscount and Viscountess Coke, and granddaughter of the Earl of Leicester
Sizing up at the Miss California Beauty ContestJudges at the Miss California beauty contest held at Venice, California in the summer of 1939, using a scientific device to assist them in their decision
The Dispensary at the London Hospital, WhitechapelPatients with a variety of ailments being administered medicine at the Dispensary at the London Hospital in Whitechapel, East London in 1888. Date: 1888
New buildings at the London Hospital, WhitechapelNew buildings of the London Hospital in Whitechapel, East London, opened in 1887 by the Prince and Princess of Wales. Top left is the library of the medical college
Two soldiers of the First World WarFrederick Edward Soar, a private soldier in the Royal Army Medical Corps, posing with a friend, also in the uniform. The maple leaf shaped badge on his cap suggests he is a member of the Second
Fred Soar, RAMC soldier, WW1Frederick Edward Soar, a private soldier in the Royal Army Medical Corps during the First World War. Date: c.1915
Page from catalogue of safety razorsPage of safety razors for sale Harrods catalogue (1911 - 1912), Cutlery Department. Included on this page are various safety razors and stropping machines. Date: 1911
Page from catalogue of nickel toilet mirrorsPage of nickel toilet mirrors from Harrods catalogue (1911 - 1912), Brushes and Turnery Department. Also included on this page are nickel shaving sets. Date: 1911
Baltimore, Maryland, USA - Unloading Oysters. Set within an oyster shell border.. Date: 1910
Damascus, Syria - Birds eye panoramic View - misty light. Date: circa 1910s
A Carpet Shop, Maidan, Tbilisi, Georgia. Date: circa 1902
Ukraine - Alupka - Southern facade of the Vorontsov PalaceUkraine - Alupka - The striking Oriental appearance of the southern facade of the Vorontsov Palace, situated at the foot of the Crimean Mountains in Crimea. Date: circa 1910s
Turkmenistan - Local Judges Date: 1908
Russian Hunter-Scouts of the Turkestan Battalion. Date: 1904
Turkmenistan - Travel by cart (note remarkable large wheels). Date: circa 1909
Turkmenistan - Muslims pray outdoors after a storm - Friday prayers. Date: circa 1910s
Turkmenistan - Delivery of some modern cot bedsThe Modern World reaches everywhere (or at least the Soviet propaganda machine!)... A family in Turkmenistan receive some new metal-frame cot beds for their young children
Turkmenistan - Family group standing in front of their yurt tent. Date: circa 1910s
Turkmenistan - Local Mounted Police. Date: 1908
Ruhleben camp, WW1Where the Boche interns British civilians - a birds eye view of the camp at Ruhleben where British civilians, living in Germany at the time of the outbreak of war were interned
Norma and Constance Talmadge - American actressesNorma Talmadge(1894-1957), American actress and film producer of the silent era and her younger sister Constance Talmadge (1898-1973), also a silent movie star. Date: circa 1910s
Lady Elcho and her childrenLady Violet Catherine Manners, Lady Charteris, Lady Elcho (1888-1971), second daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland, wife of Captain Hugo Francis Charteris, Lord Elcho
Wedding of Earl of St Germans & Blanche SomersetSpread from The Sketch magazine reporting on the marriage of Lady Blanche Somerset, daughter of the Duke of Beaufort and the Earl of St. Germans at St. Margaret s, Westminster in June 1918
Arrival of cattle at the railway terminus, Euston SquareChaos on the platform at Euston terminus, due to the arrival of cattle for the Smithfield Cattle Club Show. Date: 1849
Lord Andrew Cavendish & Deborah MitfordLord Andrew Cavendish, pictured with a woman described as, a friend, in fact, Deborah Freeman Mitford, his future wife. Andrew Robert Buxton Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire (1920-2004)
Tito Ruffo, Ethel Levey & Peppie D Albro at CannesTito Ruffo (left), one of the worlds greatest singers, Peppie D Albro (right), a Brazilian singer and dancer standing either side of the actress and entertainer, Ethel Levey
Lord and Lady Carisbrooke at Monte CarloLord and Lady Carisbrooke (formerly Prince Alexander of Battenberg and Lady Irene Denison) pictured on holiday in Monte Carlo on the French Riviera in very relaxed attire - she in beach pyjamas
Celebrities at Monte CarloA group of well-known personalities holidaying at Monte Carlo on the fashionable French Riviera in August 1930. At the back on the left in the white hat is Mr Robert Garden
The Four Seasons, Summer by John HassallA jolly summer scene by John Hassall featuring children having fun on the beach, digging in the sand, tumbling about and laughing. 1902
