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H. M. Stanleys meeting with Forest Pygmies, Central AfricaEngraving showing Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904), the Anglo-America explorer and journalist, meeting with some forest pygmies, during one of his expeditions to Central Africa
The Western Sledge Party of the British Arctic Expedition, 1Engraving showing Western sledging party setting out from HMS Alert to explore the coast of Ellesmere Island, April 1876. Led by Lieutenant Aldrich this party explored 220 miles of the northern shore
Travelling by hammock; H. M. Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief ExpePhotograph showing one of the members of Sir Henry Morton Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief Expedition being carried by hammock, Central Africa, 1888
Map of Central Africa showing the likely routes of the EminEngraved map showing Central Africa and the predicted routes of the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, 1887. Emin Pasha (1840-1892), the German doctor, explorer
German prisoners being led through a French trench so they are less exposed to their own shell-fire
The Crew of the Matador, 1900Photograph showing the crew of the converted fishing boat Matador, prior to its expedition to the North Pole, 1900. With a crew of seven led by Lieutenant Bauendahl (centre) and the mate
Emin Pasha and Mr. Jephson entering Dufile, 1888Engraving showing the Emin Pasha and Mr. Jephson riding into Dufile, on the banks of the River Nile, c.1888. Emin Pasha (1840-1892)
Whale Gun and Snow-shoe, 1875Engraving of a typical harpoon gun, used for shooting whales or walrus in the Arctic region, and a patent snow-shoe or ski, 1875
The Crew of the Eira Arctic Expedition reach safety, 1882Engraving showing the crew of the Eira Arctic Expedition of 1881-1882, led by Benjamin Leigh Smith, in the boats (foreground) reaching the safety of the yacht Hope, August 1882
A Member of H. M. Stanleys expedition threatening a baggageEngraving showing a member of Sir Henry Morton Stanleys expedition to find Dr. David Livingstone threatening a baggage porter, Central Africa, 1871
H. M. Stanleys Expedition crossing the Makata Swamp, CentralEngraving showing Sir Henry Morton Stanleys expedition crossing the Makata swamp in Central Africa, 1871. In October 1869
The Prussian Army advance at the Battle of Sadowa; Seven WeeIllustration showing the army of the Crown Prince of Prussia advancing at the Battle of Sadowa during the Seven Weeks War (or Austro-Prussian War) of 1866
General Blumenthal in the Place de la Concorde; Franco-PrussIllustration showing the parade of Prussian troops, led by General Blumenthal, Chief of Staff to the Prussian Crown Prince, through the Place de la Concorde, Paris, 1871
The Civil War in America. Fairfax Courthouse, the headquarteGeneral Beauregard led the Confederate Army throughout the American Civil War. His actions started the war after opening fire on Fort Sumter on April 12th 1861
KOSCIUSZKOTADEUS ANDRZEI BONAWENTURA KOSCIUSZKO - Polish patriot who after fighting in America returned to Poland and led insurrection against Russian rule
Meeting of Emin Pasha and Sir Henry Morton Stanley, KavalliEmin Pasha (1840-1892) and Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) at Kavalli, Central Africa, April 1888. Emin Pasha, the German doctor, explorer
James Augustus Grant (1827-1892)Engraving showing Captain James Augustus Grant, the Scottish soldier and explorer, pictured in 1863. Between 1860 and 1863 John Hanning Speke
John Hanning Speke and James Augustus Grant speaking at theEngraving showing Captain John Hanning Speke (1827-1864) (standing, left) and Captain James Augustus Grant (1827-1892) (standing, right) being welcomed at the Royal Geographical Society, London
Sir Henry Morton Stanley leaving Yambuya Camp during the EmiEngraving showing Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) (on right, wearing dark jacket) setting out from Yambuya Camp on the 28th June 1887 during the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition
Waganda Band, 1860 sEngraving showing a group of the Waganda, or Baganda, people of south-central Uganda playing musical instruments, early 1860 s
Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904)Engraving of Sir Henry Morton Stanley, the British-US explorer and journalist, pictured in 1878. In October 1869, Stanley was sent by James Gordon Bennett (the owner of the New York Herald)
John Hanning Speke (1827-1864)Engraving showing Captain John Hanning Speke, the English explorer, pictured in 1863. Between 1860 and 1863 Speke and James Augustus Grant led an expedition to find the source of the Nile; finally
Tourists in RatskellerA party of tourists are led to a table in a RATSKELLER (a bar/restaurant beneath the City Hall)
Tuileries BurnTwelve Communards, led by Dardelle, set the Tuileries on fire with a mixture of petrol, liquid tar and turpentine : it will burn for two days and be utterly destroyed
Passing HorsesTake the off side of the road when passing led horses
Volunteers from NaplesLed by their belligerent princess, liberals from Naples volunteer to help Piedmont in her battle for independence from the Austrians
Women workers at a naval ship-building yardFemale workers at a naval ship-building yard in 1916. World War I saw women taking on traditionally male jobs for the first time
Polishing a war-ships propellorA woman ship-yard worker polishing a war-ships propellor in 1916. World War I saw women taking on traditionally male jobs for the first time
Staites patent electric light apparatusEngraving of Edward Staites patent electric light apparatus, exhibited at the Hanover Square Rooms, London in 1848. The light used a weight-driven mechanism
Women at work in a naval ship-building yardWomen workers handling long steel bars in a naval ship-building yard in 1916. World War I saw women taking on traditionally male jobs for the first time
Home Rulers shouting in the House of CommonsHome Rulers with raised hands shouting Privilege in the House of Commons. The Home Rule movement, led by Charles Parnell, sought to re-establish an Irish parliament responsible for internal affairs
Battle of San LorenzoAt the battle of San Lorenzo de la Muga, the French led by generals Perrignon and Dugommier defeat the Spaniards under general Union
Victory Parade / KonievA victory parade led by Marshall Koniev
Goat SacrificeA goat is led to the effigy of a deity - probably Apollo - accompanied by a butcher with an axe and a bunch of pious ladies, one with a child who is leading the victim
Goat-Cart - Scrap 2Two children ride in a goat-cart led by another
Jerusalem DestroyedJerusalem is besieged, taken, sacked and destroyed by the Romans led by Titus (later emperor)
Austrians V Turks - 2After successfully besieging a Turkish stronghold, Austrian officers watch as prisoners are led out of the battered fortress
Sheep on LeadsSheep on rope leads being led to a truck to be transported to a livestock market near Clun, Shropshire, England
Sher Ali / Afghan EmirSHER ALI Emir from 1863-79, son of Dost Mohammed. His friendly relations with Russia led to conflict with the British
Charging SpahisSpahis (native cavalry) of the French Armee d Afrique in a charge, led by a sabre- wielding officer
L ATTAQUELed by their commander, wielding his sabre, French infantry move forward to attack the enemy, with bayonets fixed to their guns
Great Northern WarBATTLE OF POLTAVA The Russians (led by Peter the Great) defeat the Swedish (led by Charles XII)
Salt Lake City 1850The settlement in its early days as the headquarters of the Latter Day Saints; Brigham Young had led his Mormon followers here in 1847
Ufos / Journals / BenderBenders cover for the second issue of Gray Barkers magazine The Saucerian, incorporated his visualisation of a saucer base and led to a visit from the Three Men
Pauls ConversionAfter his vision on the road Paul is led into Damascus
Johann August SutterJOHANN AUGUST SUTTER German pioneer in California, on whose land was found the nugget of gold which led to the California Gold Rush
Nutters Dance / EnglandENGLAND: EASTER CUSTOM NUTTERS DANCE. Britannia Bacup Coconut Dancers of Lancashire at the York Summer Festival. The dance is led by a whipper-in who whips the winter away!
