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Background imageLeading Collection: Man with horse and dead pig, c. 1800

Man with horse and dead pig, c. 1800
A man leading a horse with the carcass of a wild pig over the saddle, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Background imageLeading Collection: HMS Esk, burial at sea of Ldg Sig G H Guest

HMS Esk, burial at sea of Ldg Sig G H Guest
HMS Esk (H15), British E-class destroyer, burial at sea of Leading Signalman G H Guest, who died on 17 January 1935 and was buried the following day. Date: 1935

Background imageLeading Collection: Cartoon, The Last of the Last Lines, WW1

Cartoon, The Last of the Last Lines, WW1
Cartoon, The Last of the Last Lines. Showing a scarecrow version of Paul von Hindenburg holding a sword, with Kaiser Wilhelm and the Crown Prince on the right

Background imageLeading Collection: Jawaharlal Nehru, 1st Prime Minister of India

Jawaharlal Nehru, 1st Prime Minister of India
Jawaharlal (Pandit) Nehru (1889-1964), 1st Prime Minister of India 1947-1964 and a leading figure in the Indian independence movement. Seen here sitting at a table in front of a microphone

Background imageLeading Collection: Ruins of some buildings demolished in the Poultry area of London

Ruins of some buildings demolished in the Poultry area of London, to make way for a new street leading to the Thames Embankment. Date: 1869

Background imageLeading Collection: Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands aboard a submarine

Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands aboard a submarine
Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands (1880-1962) standing on board the deck of a submarine, September 1916. The Queen was attending manoeuvres carried out by the Dutch navy

Background imageLeading Collection: Lord Clarendon, George William Frederick Villiers

Lord Clarendon, George William Frederick Villiers
George William Frederick Villiers, the 4th Earl of Clarendon (1800 - 1870), leading English Whig politician, who served as Lord Privy Seal

Background imageLeading Collection: The Ferrer trial in Barcelona

The Ferrer trial in Barcelona
Francisco Ferrer was accused of having taken a leading part in the Barcelona rebellion. The photograph shows Ferrer, top left

Background imageLeading Collection: British protest to the Ferrer trial

British protest to the Ferrer trial
Mr Victor Grayson speaking at the demonstration meeting at Trafalgar Square. Francisco Ferrer was accused of having taken a leading part in the Barcelona rebellion

Background imageLeading Collection: Edward VII's racing victories

Edward VII's racing victories
Montage showing Edward VII leading in Minoru, his 1909 Derby winner. The King is just seen underneath the top hat he is raising

Background imageLeading Collection: ST BARTHOLOMEWS DAY

ST BARTHOLOMEWS DAY
By order of Catherine de Medicis and her son Charles IX protestant leaders are murdered, leading to an all- out massacre of the huguenots. The death of Coligny. Date: 24 August 1572

Background imageLeading Collection: DEATH OF LOUIS IX

DEATH OF LOUIS IX
Louis IX dies (of illness) while leading a crusade near Tunis : his body is brought home to France by his son, Philippe III le Hardi. Date: August 1270

Background imageLeading Collection: JACOB'S DREAM

JACOB'S DREAM
Jacob dreams of a staircase leading to Heaven, prefiguring what is reported by those who have near-death experiences

Background imageLeading Collection: Reviews Troops Lyon Napoleon I Scenes Events

Reviews Troops Lyon Napoleon I Scenes Events
reviews, troops, lyon, napoleon, i, scenes, events, 1815, returning, elba, army, before, leading, defeat, death, waterloo, history, historical, 10034890

Background imageLeading Collection: POPE CLEMENS XIV

POPE CLEMENS XIV Ganganelli) abolishes the Jesuit order, dies of a mysterious ailment, leading to accusations that the Jesuits poisoned him Date: reigned 1762 - 1774

Background imageLeading Collection: Bifrost or The Rainbow Bridge leading to the Afterlife

Bifrost or The Rainbow Bridge leading to the Afterlife
Bifrost - a burning rainbow bridge that reaches between Midgard (the world) and Asgard (the realm of the gods) in Norse mythology. 1916

Background imageLeading Collection: Kawasaki C-1 08-1030

Kawasaki C-1 08-1030
Japan Air Self Defence Force - Kawasaki C-1 08-1030 (msn 8030), leading an Elephant Walk, a traditional far Eastern display of military might. Date: circa 2000

Background imageLeading Collection: Vernons Pools, Liverpool, publicity leaflet

Vernons Pools, Liverpool, publicity leaflet

Background imageLeading Collection: Captain Rowland Money leading the Blue-Jackets, Battle of New Orleans, 8 January 1815

Captain Rowland Money leading the Blue-Jackets, Battle of New Orleans, 8 January 1815, a belated event in the War of 1812. Date: 1815

Background imageLeading Collection: Surprise of the French under Marshal Soult near Badajoz, Spain, by William Beresford

Surprise of the French under Marshal Soult near Badajoz, Spain, by William Beresford, 1st Viscount Beresford, leading the Anglo-Portuguese and Spanish armies in May 1811 during the Peninsular War

Background imageLeading Collection: King Edward I in action during the Siege of Berwick, during the First War of Scottish

King Edward I in action during the Siege of Berwick, during the First War of Scottish Independence. Date: 1296

Background imageLeading Collection: Original Artwork - Christmas card design - Food from kitchen

Original Artwork - Christmas card design - Food from kitchen
Original Artwork - Design for a Christmas Greetings card - silhouette in black and red of Santa leading the march from the kitchen carrying the Turkey

Background imageLeading Collection: Shepheards Hotel, Cairo Egypt

Shepheards Hotel, Cairo Egypt
Vintage 19th century photograph: Shepheards Hotel, Cairo Egypt. Shepheards Hotel was the leading hotel in Cairo and one of the most celebrated hotels in the world from the middle of the 19th century

Background imageLeading Collection: Marie Ernest Paul Boniface de Castellane, French Marquis

Marie Ernest Paul Boniface de Castellane, French Marquis
Vintage 19th century photograph: Marie Ernest Paul Boniface de Castellane, Marquis de Castellane, known as Boni de Castellane, was a French nobleman and politician

Background imageLeading Collection: Circus in town, elephants in Central London

Circus in town, elephants in Central London
Elephants are paraded through Central London to publicise the circus. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageLeading Collection: A portrait of Dorothy Stone in the leading role

A portrait of Dorothy Stone in the leading role of Ziegfelds musical Show Girl, 1929 Date: 1929

Background imageLeading Collection: Beryl Wallace picked by The Dance Magazine as

Beryl Wallace picked by The Dance Magazine as the typical Earl Carroll Girl (Floradora 1930 Model) - she was one of the leading performers of Earl Carrolls Vanities

Background imageLeading Collection: Carmita Ortiz and Julio Richards one of the leading

Carmita Ortiz and Julio Richards one of the leading dancing teams of Havana, Cuba, 1930 showing a series of Rumba poses Date: 1930

Background imageLeading Collection: Whitehall Stairs

Whitehall Stairs
View of Whitehall Stairs leading up from the River Thames to the The Palace of Whitehall at Westminster, was the main residence of the English monarchs from 1530 until 1698. Date: 1875

Background imageLeading Collection: Vane House, Hampstead

Vane House, Hampstead
View of Vane House in 1800, home of Sir Harry Vane (1613-1662), a leading Parliamentarian during the English Civil War. Date: 1875

Background imageLeading Collection: Somers Town

Somers Town
A dreary and unsavoury locality of 18th and 19th century London called La Belle Isle, abandoned to mountains of refuse from the metropolitan dustbins

Background imageLeading Collection: The Worlds End

The Worlds End
The old tavern was a noted house of entertainment in the reign of Charles II. The grounds and tea gardens were extensive and it was elegantly fitted out

Background imageLeading Collection: Woman leading a horse in the Parc de Bagatelle, 1807

Woman leading a horse in the Parc de Bagatelle, 1807
Woman in hunting dress, bonnet and kerchief leading a horse in the Parc de Bagatelle, Bois de Boulogne, Paris, 1807. A check in the park at Bagatelle

Background imageLeading Collection: Memorial to Belgian pilot Willy Coppens, Klerken, Belgium

Memorial to Belgian pilot Willy Coppens, Klerken, Belgium
The small memorial to Heldhaftig Piloot Willy Coppens is in the Willy Coppens Plein in Klerken. He was Belgians leading fighter ace and, like American Frank Luke

Background imageLeading Collection: Eye catching woman

Eye catching woman
The art print shop Hollerbaum & Schmidt, headquartered in Berlin, founded in 1894 (according to different data, 1889) became the leading poster printing company in Germany under its director Ernst

Background imageLeading Collection: Road leading down to the beach at Beer, East Devon

Road leading down to the beach at Beer, East Devon, with fishing boats and equipment. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageLeading Collection: 4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, Stocks (Napier for Britain)

4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, Stocks (Napier for Britain) going to the scales at Ns, he was leading the race but later gave up. Date: 2nd July 1903

Background imageLeading Collection: Jack Buchanan in Mr. Whittington at London Hippodrome

Jack Buchanan in Mr. Whittington at London Hippodrome
Jack Buchanan as a modern Dick Whittington in Mr Whittington, the comedy musical at the London Hippodrome in which he starred with Elsie Randolph. Date: 1934

Background imageLeading Collection: Binnie Hale, playing Jill in Mr Cinders

Binnie Hale, playing Jill in Mr Cinders
Binnie Hale (Bernice Hale Munro) (1899 - 1984), British revue artiste and actress, photographed by Sasha at the time she was playing Jill opposite Bobby Howes in the hit musical comedy Mr Cinders

Background imageLeading Collection: Veldhoven Liberation Memorial and HCR Memorial

Veldhoven Liberation Memorial and HCR Memorial
The Operation Market Garden plan required that the Guards Armoured Division, which was leading the ground advance north, should advance at maximum speed in order to cross the river bridges as soon as

Background imageLeading Collection: Gateway to Hall of the Classics, Beijing, China

Gateway to Hall of the Classics, Beijing, China
Gateway (part of a triple archway of sculpted marble) leading to the Hall of the Classics (Guozijian), at the Old University, Peking (Beijing), China. Date: circa early 1930s

Background imageLeading Collection: Glenda Farrell - American Movie Actress

Glenda Farrell - American Movie Actress
Glenda Farrell (1904-1971) - American Movie Actress. Date: 1936

Background imageLeading Collection: The South Lancashire Regiment Memorial, Hermanville

The South Lancashire Regiment Memorial, Hermanville
The Regiment is also known as the Prince of Waless Volunteers.They came ashore on D-Day as part of the first waves & the area around this Memorial contains other memorials to the leading elements

Background imageLeading Collection: 50th Northumbrian Division Memorial, Asnelles

50th Northumbrian Division Memorial, Asnelles
The Division landed on Gold Beach on D-Day, the leading Brigade was the 231st and one of the two leading regiments was the 1st Battalion of the Dorsets, who came ashore just before 0730

Background imageLeading Collection: Police officer and youth Juvenile Deliquency

Police officer and youth Juvenile Deliquency
Hand finished lantern slide of police officer leading away a youth. A posed photograph Juvenile Deliquency Date: circa 1910

Background imageLeading Collection: Studio portrait of a sailor, HMS Indomitable, WW1

Studio portrait of a sailor, HMS Indomitable, WW1
Studio portrait of a sailor, leading stoker on the battle cruiser HMS Indomitable, WW1. circa 1914

Background imageLeading Collection: Kannushi

Kannushi
A kannushi, also called shinshoku, is the person responsible for the maintenance of a Shinto shrine as well as for leading worship. Date: 1933

Background imageLeading Collection: Revival of old custom, Opening of Chester Assizes

Revival of old custom, Opening of Chester Assizes
Revival of an old custom, Opening of Chester Assizes - a band leads a detachment of the Cheshire Regiment into Castle Square on 29 May 1946. 1946



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