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Shakespeare quotes illustrated - the language of her bodyShakespeare quotes illustrated: " Theres language in her eye, her cheek, her lip - nay, her foot speaks" (" And this is the woman I have married" )
A very jolly group playing with a huge ball on the beachA wonderful photograph of a very jolly group (possibly one large extended family) playing with a huge ball on the beach - note the variety of magnificent beachwear on show!
Germany kicking the Entente Cordiale rock, 1911Germany kicking the Entente Cordiale rock: " Donnerwetter! Its rock. I thought it was going to be paper." Date: 1911
Miseries of London by Rowlandson
Bonzo saves a goal by George StuddyBonzo saves a goal -- he races onto a football pitch, receives a large, heavy ball in the stomach, and is dragged away practically unconscious
Pinocchio -- kicking Geppetto on the nosePinocchio -- When Geppetto had finished the feet he received a kick on the point of his nose. Date: 1911
A man and his mule in EgyptAn Egyptian man is kicked by his mule, probably in retaliation for giving it too much to carry. Date: early 20th century
Blase by Webster MurrayA line of insouciant chorus girls doing high-kicks as the orchestra plays in the pit below. Date: 1929
Kicking the bucket to keep alive and well! 1914Interestingly this artical was published on April fools day in The Sketch, 1914, you can come to your own conclusions! Latest primitive life-saving device invented by a German engineer
WW2 - Italy - The Military compelling an Academic to fightAn allegorical card showing an Italian military Officers sleeve stripes kicking the backside of an Academic, who has his head stuck in the ground
The Member of the Beauty Chorus who Got out of Step by H. M. Bateman. Date: 1928
The Show-Girls Wedding by Wallis MillsA showgirl bride and her husband run the gauntlet of high kicking legs for her unusual guard of honour after leaving the church. Date: 1929
Football Thuggery - the nature of the real game at hand as the players of the opposing sides knock lumps out of each other
Old Batchelor benefit performance for Joe MillerThe Old Batchelor, benefit performance for Joe Miller at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London. Joseph Miller (1684-1738) was an English actor who first played Sir Joseph Whittol in William Congreves
The Nose Game - Aggressive Nose C5, Denotes Force of Character. 1927
Music cover, Do Ra Mi Fa, A Singing Lesson, song for voice and piano, written and composed by Arthur Lloyd, performed by Charles Coborn. circa 1889
Boys playing football on a greetings card -- Well Kicked Fatty. Date: circa 1890s
Boys playing football on a Christmas card -- A Little Collision, or The Bandaged Foot. Date: circa 1890s
Fletts Happy Families - Mr V. G. SauceFletts Happy Families - Mr V.G. Sauce - Gives A Kick. circa 1930s
Inside a pop-up New Year card, showing a Scotsman drinking whisky and dancing, revealing his underwear under his kilt. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1900s
Cartoon, Gladstone kicking out DisraeliCartoon, How the New Year should have been kept at Westminster. Depicting the Liberal leader Gladstone kicking out the Tory leader Disraeli. 1880
Paris Ball - Bal Mobile. mid-19th century
Cheery Families - Master Bounce the Barristers Son. 1890s
Three comic scenes on a Christmas card: Now Then Play, A Cricket Stump, and We re All Frozen Out. circa 1890s
Football / Magazine CoverThe Boys Magazine, containing a free wonder book of football hints and information. Date: 1932
Jockey on pony on a New Year cardJockey on a pony on a New Year card, running past a snowman. Date: circa 1890s
Clown falling from a donkey on a greetings card, with accompanying verse. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s
Illustration, Shaving a horse -- an event which led to an entertaining court case. Date: 1832
Cartoon, Patriotic Petitions on the Convention, by James Gillray. Four scenes: The Cockney Petition, The Westminster Petition, The Chelmsford Petition, and The Middlesex Petition
Page design, my heroes, School SilhouettesPage design for my heroes, in School Silhouettes, once owned by a female student of Fayetteville High School, New York, USA. Depicting a young man kicking a football high into the air
Suffragette, Votes for Women WOW!!. Suffragette with placard reading, Votes for Women Wow, watches as another is carried off, kicking and screaming by a policeman. Two urchins laugh heartily
Football boots advertisement, end of WW1An advertisement for Super football boots from W. Abbott & Sons of the Strand and Regent Street. The advert suggests to officers that a pair would make a perfect gift to express appreciation of their
Monday morning exercise, Army Remount Depot, WW1Unruly mules proving hard to control during a Monday morning exercise at an Army Remount Depot with mounted N.C.Os rounding them up. Date: 1916
Rejected by the War Office, Mules put to good use by L. R. BHumorous illustration suggesting what to do with an obstinate mule who has been rejected for usual war work. Why not utilise the mules wonderful kicking powers
Cartoon, revolutionary Frenchwoman in ParisCartoon showing a plump revolutionary Frenchwoman kicking down the cathedrals of Paris. Date: early 20th century
Advertisement for Bournvita -- teenage girl (G Hill) in an energetic pose. 1959
The Curate who saw red by H. M. BatemanHumorous illustration by the comic master of social satire, H. M. Bateman showing an irate curate kicking the local vicar and upsetting his cup of tea, much to the shock of polite onlookers
Dunderpate and his friend Susan walking to town -- he slows down and begins to lose interest in seeking his fortune. Date: 1938
Can Can DancersAny " can can" girl who can " can can" can " can can" here!! Date: circa 1930s
Can Can Dancer - Patte en L airCan Can Dancer performing a " Patte en L air" (basic translation: " Feet in the Air" !). Date: 1905
Rugby. Artist: Ada Leonora Bowley. Kicking the ball Date: circa 1920
The Sketch Christmas Number 1934 front coverStunning front cover design for The Sketch 1934 Christmas Number featuring a dancer in a slightly revealing fur trimmed costume kicking her leg high against a colourful harlequin diamond background
Cartoon impression of the Russo-Japanese War 2 of 5Card 2 of 5 - The Attack. A cartoon interpretation of the Russo-Japanese war, acted out by the principal ruling individuals from the International Community
Tottenham Hotspur vs. West Bromwich Albion, 1931Photograph of a Tottenham Hotspur striker kicking the ball directly at the West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper during a Second Division match between the teams, at White Hart Lane, in March 1931
Charleston SweetieNew craze for the Charleston dance during the 1920 s. This back-kicking dance originated in Charleston, South Carolina and became popular following the musical, Runnin Wild in 1923
A High Kicking DancerA dancer does a standing split and doesn t seem to mind a bit though few possess the capability to shake a leg with such agility
Kicking the Bucket- My dear friend, you ve just kicked the bucket ! - No, no, I ve only turned a little pail