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Great railway strike, london commuters 1919Londoners having a lift on the back of a horse-van. 1919
Rail Strike, queing for the tram-car 1919Hundreds of commuters in london queing patiently for the already over utilsed tram-car. October 1919
Great railway strike, available tram-car 1919Crowd of London commuters waiting patiently for the next available tram-car, during the Great railway strike of 1919. October 1919
Great railway strike, crownded car 1919RAIL STRIKE Londoners caught out by the sudden rail strike cram into whatever means of transport they can find: here seen overloading a motorcar Date: October 1919
WW1 - US Military marching through London, 1917WW1 - The US Military arrive in the UK and parade through the streets of London. Marching up from Big Ben, and waving the American flag with pride
Peace Day in Trafalgar Square by Eduardo MataniaRevellers in Trafalgar Square dancing and waving flags during the Peace Day celebrations in London, July 1919. Date: 1919
London. Bombed Streets in 1941. Drawing and watercolor by Henry Moore. Drawing. Private Collection
ENGLAND (19 century). London. India Company. EngravingENGLAND (19 century). London. East India Company. Engraving. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)
LEWYCKA, Marina (1946). British novelist of Ukrainian origin
ENGLAND. London (19c. ). Newgate Prision. EngravingENGLAND. London (19c.). Newgate Prision. Engraving. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)
VALUELondon. White Tower. 1844. Engraving
London. Parliament. Engraving
Zeppelin in flames as seen through telescope from Southfields, September 3rd 1916. Signed Walter Hunt.This relates to the Zeppelin raid on the night 2nd/3rd September 1916
Londoners in Trafalgar Square on outbreak of WW1Londoners cheering in Trafalgar Square when the news broke that Germany had rejected the British ultimatum, and that the two countries were therefore at war. Date: 4 August 1914
The General Strike - lorry transporting passengersA lorry-load of Londoners in Kingsway, returning home after a days work during the General Strike. In support of a strike by coal miners over the issue of threatened wage cuts
The General Strike - reading wireless bulletins 1926Londoners reading the latest news from wireless bulletins issued at Marconi House in the Strand, London during the General Strike
The General Strike - hitching a liftThe Private Motorist does his bit to help people reach their work: An owner-driver at Southfields taking girls aboard. Girls hitching a ride to work during the General Strike
Lincolns Inn Fields, London, 1905Illustration showing a group of Londoners relaxing in Lincolns Inn Fields on a Sunday evening, 1905. In the background a military band can be seen at work in the bandstand. Date: 26/08/1905
Lola LecturingLOLA MONTEZ, who had taken London by storm with her Spanish dancing in 1843, returns in 1859 to tell Londoners of her interesting experiences in Bavaria... Date: 1818 - 1861
Women awaiing auditions for role in Christmas PantomimeGroup of Women outside the Theatre Royal on Drury Lane, London - applying at the Stage Door for a role in the Christmas Pantomime. The poster states that 100 Handsome Ladies are wanted
Drunk writer refuses tract from a benevolent lady - IronyDrunk refuses temperance tract from a benevolent lady, unaware that her sizzled target was actually the author of the aforementioned words of wisdom - wonderfully ironic cartoon by Phil May
Two extremely ragged men reading a smart fashion magazine. Bill Snooks (reading from a fashion paper) - " To be really well dressed
Two elderly widows discuss the catering at a wake" Did you go to Smiths burying?" " Yes, I did, an a mighty measly affair it was. Tea and bread and butter! I ve buried two usbands, but, thank goodness
Street Urchin offers appraisal of passing pretty ladyThe London Street Urchin (to companion over the way) - " Ow would that suit yer, Bill?". A young scamp offering an honest appraisal to his pal of a passing well-dressed
Male wit - Thoughtless of HerThoughtlessness of Her " If you was arf the man you d offer to carry some of these bundles". " Ow can I with my ands in my pockets!" Date: 1894
A sandwich board man incurs the wrath of an enraged man, seemingly furious that the price of boots (made by Biggar and Biggar ) has gone up! The humorous caption read: " Put em up
Ladies complaining od bad language from the pubIt must have been awful. Mrs Baggs: (after receiving a tornado of abuse from over the road) " Well, I never eard sich langwidge in all my life.I never was called such names before
Ironic Conversation between two Cockney men in an East London Boozer. " Who was t bloke I see yer speakin to larst night?" " Wot sort o bloke
Cockney Comment on the purchase of a parrotTwo Pals outside a pub looking at a third bargaining for a parrot with a sailor outside a pub. " Why, es Missus jaws enough. Wot ds e want with a bloomin parrot." !! Date: 1895
A couple of Cockney Loafers. Date: circa 1890s
A Cockney lady from Whitechapel, East LondonA lovely drawing of a Cockney lady from Whitechapel, East London. Date: 1895
Sailor Jack - popular with all the Cockney WomenThey All Love Jack. A popular sailor, obviously a bit of a wow with the ladies, of which he likely has one in every port... Date: 1895
Funny Cockney comment on a ladies neckwearFunny Cockney comment on a fellow Cockney ladies neckwear. " Ow Is y, look at er frills. Got erself hup like a bloomin am bone!" Date: 1900
Smug Cockney woman who has nabbed her rivals GentJilted! A smug Cockney woman who has nabbed her rivals Gent, throws her a very satisfied glance! Date: circa 1890s
Two Cockney Costers - one restraining a bulldogTwo young Cockney chaps, one of whom is having to restrain his Bulldog, who is obviously rather interested in something he has sniffed or spotted! Date: circa 1890s
Two Cockney street FlowergirlsTwo Cockney Flowergirls, not in their first bloom of youth - entitled (somewhat wickedly) " Sweet Violets" ! - caricature by Phil May. Date: 1897
Two Cockneys discuss the pedigree of a dogTwo Cockneys discuss the (er..) pedigree of a dog! " Say, Bill, wots is pedigree?" Bill: " Why es by a porter out o a third class railway kerridge." !! Date: 1895
Arriet - a good Cockney Girl in all of her finery. Date: circa 1890s
Cockney Couple on Hampstead Heath reading a magazine" The Upper Ten" - being read by a Cockney Couple (and their bulldog) under a tree on Hampstead Heath. A few bottles of ale have been consumed. Date: 1901
Cockney couple off a day out at MargateCockney couple in their finery - all ready to depart for a day out in Margate. Date: 1900
Cockney Humour - temptationSalvation Army Captain: " When the Serpent tempted Eve" Bill: " Oh Chuck it! There wanted no bloomin snake
Two laughing young Cockney scamps Date: 1890s
Observations at a Cockney Funeral - Phil MayOne Easter Monday. Arriet (watching the funeral of Liza) - " Nice sort of Bank Oliday for er, poor dear!" Date: 1900
Cockneys visiting a Royal Navy GunboatAn Honest London Taxpayer wanting full value for his contributions! Visiting Day on a Gunboat. Arry: " Is the Captain in?" Jack: " Yes, hes aboard
Cockney London Flowergirl sells buttonhole to city gentA Cockney London Flowergirl sells a buttonhole bouquet to a well-to-do city gentleman. Date: 1895
Two Cockney Costers having a jovial chat: " Wots th row up the Court, Bill?" " Bob Smith was kissing my Missus, and is Old Woman caught im!" Date: 1892
Two Cockney ladies admiring an artistTwo Cockney ladies admiring (?) an artist and is bloomin at ! Date: 1895
Happy Hampstead - Coster Saleswoman at Hampstead Fair, who also seems quite open to offers for her noisy offspring! Date: 1899