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Background imageLarge Collection: Moroccan Harem

Moroccan Harem - three women of the Harem seated on a fine carpet with a young child and surrounded with lush plants and octagonal Mother-of-pearl inlaid table and comfortable cushions

Background imageLarge Collection: Queen Victoria and children in mourning at Windsor

Queen Victoria and children in mourning at Windsor
Queen Victoria with her daughters, Vicky (Crown Princess of Prussia, standing behind), Alice (kneeling) and her son Prince Alfred, mourning Prince Albert

Background imageLarge Collection: The High Altar of St. Pauls Cathedral; Second World War, 19

The High Altar of St. Pauls Cathedral; Second World War, 19
Photograph showing the High Altar of St. Pauls Cathedral, London, after a German bomb had exploded on the choir roof and destroyed a large section of roof, 1940

Background imageLarge Collection: HMS Habbakuk with HMS Indefatigable, 1946

HMS Habbakuk with HMS Indefatigable, 1946
Illustration showing the top secret design for HMS Habbakuk (centre), a giant aircraft-carrier built of ice and wood pulp, which was proposed as a secret weapon in the Second World War

Background imageLarge Collection: Cave art paintings, prehistoric discovery

Cave art paintings, prehistoric discovery
A cave painting of small brown and red stags with horses, composed in Greek style, between two large black bull heads. Cave art discoveries in the Dordogne were by the Aurignacians who sought refuge

Background imageLarge Collection: The Zulu Wars. Zulu method of advancing to the attack

The Zulu Wars. Zulu method of advancing to the attack
Large war party of Zulus with shields and spears held in front of them, including one with a rifle, running into battle

Background imageLarge Collection: Christian Dior sketching a fashion design, 1948

Christian Dior sketching a fashion design, 1948
In 1947 Christian Dior (1905-1957) created a sensational collection labelled the New Look. His designs centred around gowns with an 18 inch waist, which focused attention on the bust and hips

Background imageLarge Collection: 100 Years War / Agincourt

100 Years War / Agincourt
Henry V leads the English to victory at Agincourt, defeating an army four times as large : the French lost 8000, the English 400

Background imageLarge Collection: Afghan War / Dargai

Afghan War / Dargai
THE STORMING OF DARGAI The Gordon Highlanders, under Colonel Mathias, storm heights fiercely defended by a large force of Afridis

Background imageLarge Collection: Girl & Beach Ball 1950S

Girl & Beach Ball 1950S
Windswept young lady, wearing shorts & a stripey dolman (batwing) sleeved top with cowl collar leans against a large beach ball to have her photograph taken

Background imageLarge Collection: Golfing Woman 1907

Golfing Woman 1907
A modern sporty girl wears a gored skirt, blouse with detachable all-round collar worn with a tie, a large flat cap & a broad belt to accentuate her tiny waist

Background imageLarge Collection: Social / Cup Day at Ascot

Social / Cup Day at Ascot
Society ladies in Ascot fashions: hobble skirts & panniers, tunic dresses, a loose fitting kimono style dress with oriental embroidery. N.B unfashionably large hats!

Background imageLarge Collection: Olympics / 1936 / Jesseowens

Olympics / 1936 / Jesseowens
JESSE OWENS Jesse Owens breaks the 200 metre record

Background imageLarge Collection: Allington Castle, near Maidstone, Kent

Allington Castle, near Maidstone, Kent
South view of Allington Castle, near Maidstone, Kent. It was built by St Stephen de Penchester -- in 1281 King Edward I gave him a licence to build a crenellated castle

Background imageLarge Collection: Large classroom, Harrow School

Large classroom, Harrow School
A large classroom at Harrow School with several classes held at once

Background imageLarge Collection: Inside a Lambretta dealers shop

Inside a Lambretta dealers shop
A shop with a very large stock of Lambretta scooters. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageLarge Collection: The Woodhouse, Bessbrook

The Woodhouse, Bessbrook - an elevated view looking down on a large house and conservatory. There is a horse vehicle with people in the yard and a lady to the left

Background imageLarge Collection: LCC-MFB Kentish Town fire station, NW London

LCC-MFB Kentish Town fire station, NW London
Built in 1885, Kentish Town fire station was located at Fortress Walk NW5. It remained operational until 1972 when it was closed and subsequently demolished

Background imageLarge Collection: Wheelwrights making cart wheels

Wheelwrights making cart wheels
Wheelwrights or wainwrights making large wooden wheels in a traditional rural workshop. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageLarge Collection: Just Wright by David Wright

Just Wright by David Wright
A young woman in a red dress with a plunging neckline and a large, wide brimmed hat to protect her English rose complexion from the sun, contemplates the viewer with a slightly arrogant air

Background imageLarge Collection: Archbishop Manning on Clerkenwell Green, London, 1872

Archbishop Manning on Clerkenwell Green, London, 1872
Engraving showing Archbishop Manning administering the pledge, before a large audience on Clerkenwell Green, London, 1872

Background imageLarge Collection: The Alexandra Park Races, 1868

The Alexandra Park Races, 1868
Engraving showing one of the horse races held at Alexandra Park, Muswell Hill, during the summer of 1868. The large stand is clearly visible on the right of the image

Background imageLarge Collection: The Great Western Railway service from Penzance

The Great Western Railway service from Penzance
The inaugural trip of the Great Western Railway service from Penzance. The new express service, which shortens the journey by forty minutes

Background imageLarge Collection: Menhir Section / Bossenno

Menhir Section / Bossenno
A cross-section of a large menhir, close to the site of the Bossenno; a cluster of prehistoric barrows, and a Gallo-Roman villa

Background imageLarge Collection: Martin Heidegger

Martin Heidegger
MARTIN HEIDEGGER German philosopher who influenced Sartre and the Existentialists

Background imageLarge Collection: Christ Church, Savannah, Georgia, USA

Christ Church, Savannah, Georgia, USA. Date: circa 1905

Background imageLarge Collection: Bloodhound looking sleepy

Bloodhound looking sleepy
Unusual Friends - bloodhound looking sleepy. 1950s

Background imageLarge Collection: Achill Island, Ireland - Keel Strand

Achill Island, Ireland - Keel Strand
County Mayo, Republic of Ireland - Achill Island - Keel Strand Date: 1920s

Background imageLarge Collection: Large Letter Card - Greetings from Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Large Letter Card - Greetings from Louisville, Kentucky, USA Date: circa 1940

Background imageLarge Collection: Large Letter Card - Greetings from Akron, Ohio, USA

Large Letter Card - Greetings from Akron, Ohio, USA Date: circa 1940

Background imageLarge Collection: Large Letter Card - Greetings from Sacramento, California

Large Letter Card - Greetings from Sacramento, California Date: circa 1940

Background imageLarge Collection: LCC-MFB Euston fire station, NW London

LCC-MFB Euston fire station, NW London
Euston fire station, located in Euston Road NW1, still operational today

Background imageLarge Collection: LCC-MFB New Cross fire station, Hatcham, SE London

LCC-MFB New Cross fire station, Hatcham, SE London
Built by the London County Council, New Cross fire station is located at 266 Queens Road SE14. Opened in 1893, it remains operational today

Background imageLarge Collection: LCC-MFB Cherry Garden river fire station, SE London

LCC-MFB Cherry Garden river fire station, SE London
Built by the London County Council, Cherry Garden river fire station was located at Cherry Garden Street in Bermondsey. It was one of four Metropolitan Fire Brigade river stations and, from 1904

Background imageLarge Collection: London & South Western Railway Servants Orphanage, Woking

London & South Western Railway Servants Orphanage, Woking
General view of the main building of the London & South Western Railway Servants Orphanage at Woking, Surrey. The orphanage was founded in 1885 in Clapham, south west London

Background imageLarge Collection: Piazza dell Unita, Trieste, Italy

Piazza dell Unita, Trieste, Italy
The Piazza dell Unita d Italia, Trieste, north east Italy, with a large government building on the left and the city hall on the right

Background imageLarge Collection: Draughtsmen at work

Draughtsmen at work
Draughtsmen prepare technical drawings for an electronic wiring system, in a large open plan room, with plenty of essential natural light. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Background imageLarge Collection: The Rosetta Stone, British Museum, London, 1874

The Rosetta Stone, British Museum, London, 1874
Engraving showing the scene at the British Museum, London, in 1874 with a large group of people crowding round the Rosetta Stone during the International Congress of Orientalists

Background imageLarge Collection: The Horse Cartoon, 1931

The Horse Cartoon, 1931
Cartoon, by H.M. Bateman, showing a large chauffeur driven car crashing into the rear of a horse-drawn hansom cab or cart

Background imageLarge Collection: Window Gardening

Window Gardening
A Victorian woman sits in a comfortable armchair reading a book, proud of her verdant display of plants decorating a large window

Background imageLarge Collection: Huntsman with Cigar

Huntsman with Cigar
Hughie A huntsman in traditional attire smokes a large cigar

Background imageLarge Collection: Horticultural Society conservatory, Chiswick, London

Horticultural Society conservatory, Chiswick, London
People inside the large conservatory (or greenhouse) of the Horticultural Society at Chiswick, west London

Background imageLarge Collection: Front cover from The Tatler

Front cover from The Tatler
Jolly front cover illustration for The Tatler by Lewis Baumer showing a girl in a swimsuit bouncing on a large beach ball

Background imageLarge Collection: Woman in a Kent Garden

Woman in a Kent Garden
A Kentish Garden A woman picks flowers from large herbaceous borders in a typical English garden

Background imageLarge Collection: Henrik Ibsen / Home / Oslo

Henrik Ibsen / Home / Oslo
HENRIK IBSEN Norwegian dramatist in his study at his home in Oslo

Background imageLarge Collection: Wm Armstrong / Cragside

Wm Armstrong / Cragside
SIR WILLIAM GEORGE ARMSTRONG Baron Armstrong Engineer, inventor and arms manufacturers home, Cragside, Rothbury

Background imageLarge Collection: Lyons Tea Waitress

Lyons Tea Waitress
A large tray is carried by a waitress in one of Lyons teashops which at this time were found throughout London

Background imageLarge Collection: Blackheath Fireworks

Blackheath Fireworks
The fall of Sebastopol is celebrated with dramatic fireworks and a large bonfire on Blackheath



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