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Local Collection (page 5)

Background imageLocal Collection: Soundwell Demo

Soundwell Demo
A typical local meeting supporting the Cause - participants in a protest meeting at Soundwell, Avon, pose for their photo on the lawn of the Salem Chapel

Background imageLocal Collection: Local Defence Volunteer Force

Local Defence Volunteer Force
The uniform of the Local Defence Volunteer Force, established to defend Britain against the anticipated invasion by German parachutists

Background imageLocal Collection: The Zulu war. Fort Bengough. Church Parade of officers and n

The Zulu war. Fort Bengough. Church Parade of officers and n
British army ranks were substantially swelled by the NNC during the Zulu wars; their local knowledge of terrain and languages were invaluable

Background imageLocal Collection: Before and after images of cosmetic surgery

Before and after images of cosmetic surgery
Examples of cosmetic surgery carried out in Paris. The procedure was carried out under a local anaesthetic, typically cocaine

Background imageLocal Collection: Inspecting Carcasses

Inspecting Carcasses
Local Government inspectors examining the carcasses of pigs

Background imageLocal Collection: Rag and Bone Man

Rag and Bone Man
Mothers and children gather around the local rag and bone man with their various offerings on the back streets of Harbertonford, south Devon, England

Background imageLocal Collection: Antwerp Exhibition

Antwerp Exhibition
A selection of handmade laces are shown by a local manufacturer at the Antwerp Exhibition, (Exposition Internationale Coloniale), Belgium

Background imageLocal Collection: Paranormal / Magic / Wizards

Paranormal / Magic / Wizards
LE SORCIER DU VILLAGE Popular print depicting a young country couple visiting the local wise man to know what the future holds in store for them

Background imageLocal Collection: Map of the Greater London area

Map of the Greater London area with council areas marked. Date: mid-20th century

Background imageLocal Collection: The Harbour - River Eden, Dunshalt, Fife, Scotland

The Harbour - River Eden, Dunshalt, Fife, Scotland
The Harbour (and local residents, mostly children) - River Eden, Dunshalt, Fife, Scotland. The view is hardly changed to this day. Date: circa 1908

Background imageLocal Collection: Tyrolean Austrian Musicians and Singers

Tyrolean Austrian Musicians and Singers. The band features a Harpist, an accordion player and a Guitarist. Date: circa 1950s

Background imageLocal Collection: Ritsurin Garden in Takamatsu, Japan. Completed in 1745 as a private strolling garden

Ritsurin Garden in Takamatsu, Japan. Completed in 1745 as a private strolling garden and villa for the local feudal lords, and opened to the public in 1875

Background imageLocal Collection: Field-Marshal Montgomerys HQ, Zonhoven

Field-Marshal Montgomerys HQ, Zonhoven
On 9 September 1944 Zonhoven was liberated by the Allies, and from 12 November to 7 February 1945 Montgomery made his HQ here in the home of the local physician, Dr Armand Peeters

Background imageLocal Collection: Fighting Cocks railway station, Stockton-Darlington line

Fighting Cocks railway station, Stockton-Darlington line
Fighting Cocks railway station, on the Stockton to Darlington line. It opened in 1825, named after the local pub where train tickets were sold

Background imageLocal Collection: Riots at Salter Hebble, Halifax

Riots at Salter Hebble, Halifax
Disturbances at Salter Hebble in Halifax, part of the 1842 general strike, also known as the Plug Plot Riots, The riots started among the miners in Staffordshire, England

Background imageLocal Collection: Indigenous Tribe from the Colombian Pacific Coast region

Indigenous Tribe from the Colombian Pacific Coast region
Photograph of Villagers from an indigenous Tribe (Buscaja Indians) from the Colombian Pacific Coast region - Buenaventura, Colombia. Date: 1932

Background imageLocal Collection: Christ Church, Fiu, N Mala (Malaita), Solomon Islands

Christ Church, Fiu, N Mala (Malaita), Solomon Islands
Exterior view of Christ Church, Fiu, N Mala (Malaita), Solomon Islands, with local people outside. Date: 1906

Background imageLocal Collection: WW2 - Paratroop Tribesmen of the Iraq Levies

WW2 - Paratroop Tribesmen of the Iraq Levies in their traditional tribal costumes before going on leave from the R.A.F. station where they are training

Background imageLocal Collection: Wrestling Match (Wrestlers - Luchadas) - Canary Islands

Wrestling Match (Wrestlers - Luchadas) - Canary Islands
Canarain Wrestling Match (Wrestlers - Luchadas) - Canary Islands, Spain. Canarian Wrestling is a form of folk wrestling, originally from the Canary Islands, where it is known as Lucha Canaria

Background imageLocal Collection: Laramie, Wyoming, USA - Black Bear Waffles

Laramie, Wyoming, USA - Black Bear Waffles
Summit Tavern on the Lincoln Highway (elevation 8835ft) - Laramie, Wyoming, USA - Black Bear Waffles - a Local celebrity! Date: circa 1930s

Background imageLocal Collection: The Maiwand Lion - Forbury Gardens, Reading, Berkshire

The Maiwand Lion - Forbury Gardens, Reading, Berkshire. The statue was named after the Battle of Maiwand and was erected in 1884 to commemorate the deaths of 329 men from the 66th (Berkshire)

Background imageLocal Collection: Toll House on Putney Bridge, London

Toll House on Putney Bridge, London
Old Toll House at the Northern end of Putney Bridge, London. Built by local master carpenter Thomas Phillips to a design by architect Sir Jacob Acworth

Background imageLocal Collection: Rural English Soft Cheesemaker

Rural English Soft Cheesemaker - preparing formed rounds of local cheese. Date: 1900s

Background imageLocal Collection: Local child in Clovelly

Local child in Clovelly

Background imageLocal Collection: Ye Old Oak at Selly Oak, Bournville, Birmingham

Ye Old Oak at Selly Oak, Bournville, Birmingham. Athough a much-loved local landmark, the roots began to cause issues with the local house and in 1909 the rather-rotten tree was felled

Background imageLocal Collection: Les Fetes du Citron, Lemon Festival, Menton, France

Les Fetes du Citron, Lemon Festival, Menton, France Date: circa 1950

Background imageLocal Collection: WW2 - Home Guard Goings On

WW2 - Home Guard Goings On
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 children's story book, Home Guard Goings On, written by Basil Boothroyd. The image portrays an older gentleman wielding a gun

Background imageLocal Collection: Arab Bazar, Tunis, Tunisia, North Africa

Arab Bazar, Tunis, Tunisia, North Africa. Also pictured on image 13924865. Date: circa 1909

Background imageLocal Collection: East Beach from the Pier, Worthing, West Sussex

East Beach from the Pier, Worthing, West Sussex - Painted by artist Charles Howard for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageLocal Collection: Interior view of Harvard House, Stratford-upon-Avon

Interior view of Harvard House, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageLocal Collection: Ventnor, Isle of Wight, looking east

Ventnor, Isle of Wight, looking east - Painted by artist Frank E Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageLocal Collection: Band Enclosure and Pier, Worthing, West Sussex

Band Enclosure and Pier, Worthing, West Sussex - Painted by artist Charles Howard for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageLocal Collection: The West Promenade, Worthing, West Sussex, looking east

The West Promenade, Worthing, West Sussex, looking east - Painted by artist Charles Howard for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageLocal Collection: Pier and New Pavilion, Worthing, West Sussex

Pier and New Pavilion, Worthing, West Sussex - Painted by artist Charles Howard for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageLocal Collection: Windsor Castle, Royal Entrance from The Long Walk

Windsor Castle, Royal Entrance from The Long Walk
Windsor Castle, Berkshire, Royal Entrance from The Long Walk - Painted by artist Frank E Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageLocal Collection: St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Berkshire

St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Berkshire - Painted by artist Charles Howard for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageLocal Collection: Coldstream Guard sentry at Windsor Castle, Berkshire

Coldstream Guard sentry at Windsor Castle, Berkshire - Painted by artist Charles Howard for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageLocal Collection: King George V Memorial, Windsor, Berkshire

King George V Memorial, Windsor, Berkshire - Painted by artist Charles Howard for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageLocal Collection: Grand Reception Room, Windsor Castle, Berkshire

Grand Reception Room, Windsor Castle, Berkshire - Painted by artist Charles Howard for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageLocal Collection: The Round Tower, Windsor Castle, Berkshire

The Round Tower, Windsor Castle, Berkshire - Painted by artist Charles Howard for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageLocal Collection: Throne Room, Windsor Castle, Berkshire

Throne Room, Windsor Castle, Berkshire - Painted by artist Charles Howard for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageLocal Collection: Van Dyck Room, Windsor Castle, Berkshire

Van Dyck Room, Windsor Castle, Berkshire - Painted by artist Charles Howard for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageLocal Collection: Waterloo Chamber, Windsor Castle, Berkshire

Waterloo Chamber, Windsor Castle, Berkshire - Painted by artist Charles Howard for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageLocal Collection: High Street, Winchelsea, Sussex

High Street, Winchelsea, Sussex - Painted by artist Frank E Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageLocal Collection: Street in Winchelsea, Sussex

Street in Winchelsea, Sussex - Painted by artist Frank E Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageLocal Collection: Portland Bill and Lighthouse, Weymouth, Dorset

Portland Bill and Lighthouse, Weymouth, Dorset - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageLocal Collection: Melcombe Regis Gardens, Weymouth, Dorset

Melcombe Regis Gardens, Weymouth, Dorset - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageLocal Collection: Bowleaze Cove, Weymouth, Dorset

Bowleaze Cove, Weymouth, Dorset - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J



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