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The Tune That He Loved Best by David Wright, showing a woman sat listening to a gramaphone. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s
Astleys AmphitheatrePhilip Astleys amphitheatre, Westminster Bridge Road, London : loved by Dickens, this was also the scene of clowns such as Grimaldi, and popular melodrama
St John Chrysostom / ButleSAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM Syrian prelate of Antioch archbishop of Constantinople, banished by royals but loved by populace. His name means golen-mouthed given him
Hedgehog (Bewick)erinaceus europeus also known as the Urchin This is the common hedgehog, much loved though, alas, too often the victim of motorists
Arrival of troop train by Fortunino MataniaBack for Christmas holidays: arrival of a troop train in London by Fortunino Matania. Scene in Victoria train station a few minutes after the arrival of a troop train bringing back British soldiers
The loved one far awayDutch girl sitting on the end of a jetty thinking of her lover. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1915
Poster, Samuel Cody, Velodrome de la Seine, ParisEARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: S. F. Cody Wild West Show (c.1893). Known as a showman, sharpshooter, horseman, aviator and aircraft designer
WW2, The Letter HomeThis illustration depicts a scene in which a British WW2 soldier, surrounded by companions, is writing a letter to his loved ones at home. Date: circa 1941
WW2, Upon The Quay!An illustration of a little girl waving goodbye to a loved one who is serving with the Royal Navy in WW2, she is standing on the quay with her dog, watching the ship disappear. Date: circa 1940s
WW2, WaitingAn illustration of a little girl dressed fashionably in white, holding a bouquet of colourful flowers, she is waiting at the train station for a loved one who is returning home from war, on leave
WW2, Good NewsAn illustration which portrays a little girl wearing striped pyjamas, she has just read a letter from a loved one, dictating that he is coming home from serving in WW2. Date: circa 1940s
RMS Titanic - letter to James Moody's sisterRMS Titanic - highly significant and historically important letter to Sixth Officer James Moody's sister. Dated 7 May 1912
Tear Bottles 1930sA young woman creating a tear bottle display, a mourning custom dating from Ancient Rome and Egypt, when mourners would bottle their tears for burial with their loved ones. early 1930s
Cartoon -- why the English tourist is so respected by the French. Date: 1867
As war breaks out, German soldiers are speeded to death or glory by their loved ones Date: 1914
POLYXENA SACRIFICEDPriam's daughter was loved by Achilles, though an enemy : after his death, Troy fallen, his ghost demands that she be sacrificed so that he may have her in death if not in life
Death of missionary Martin de ValenciaMartin de Valencia, much-loved missionary, dies just when he is about to leave Mexico and return to Spain Date: 1534
Avro Vulcan B. 2Royal Air Force - Avro Vulcan B.2, at an airshow, displaying the howl generators! (Resonance in the intakes, in certain conditions, generates a very loud howl)
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Whether you ve goneComic cards were much brighter at this stage of the war when the end seemed to be in sight. The little girl is anticipating the return of her loved one whether you ve gone for a year or a day
Music cover, Last Night on the Back Porch (I Loved Her Best of All) by Len Brown and Carl Schraubstader
Ww1 - Returning SoldierA French soldier returns home from the Front, and receives a warm welcome from his loved one. Date: 1916
POINTING FINGERS 1933Villagers suspect a girl of sin : Cast off by the husband she loved, Margaret stumbled past the prying eyes of the neighbours : they, too, believed the wicked lies Date: 1933
Der Schenk Von Limburg, ministerial Swabian (mid 13th century) says goodbye to his lady before leaving. Codex Manesse (ca.1300) by Rudiger Manesse and his son Johannes. Fol. 82v
Absence cannot hearts divide - a young American bride awaits for the return of her beloved. Date: circa 1910
Der Wilde Alexander, poet of the 13th century, greets his beloved while hes riding. Codex Manesse (ca.1300) by Rudiger Manesse and his son Johannes. Miniature. Folio 412r. University of Heidelberg
Curtiss P-40E -known as the Warhawk in the US and the Kittyhawk in the RAF, the type was loved by its pilots for its ability to withstand combat damage
Young boy hugs a girl at the piano by Florence HardyYou re the only girl I ever really loved. A young girl sits playing the piano. Her admirier throws himself at her clutching her with endless affection
The Scene on the Deck of HMS Discovery at Portsmouth, 1876Engraving showing the scene on the deck of HMS Discovery at the end of her Arctic expedition, Portsmouth, 1876. In 1875 the British Admiralty sent Captain George Nares with two ships
For His King and the Girl He Loved by Fred MaxwellPromotional postcard of a poster for For His King and the Girl He Loved by Fred Maxwell. A wedding between hero and heroine was a common melodrama ending
Rubin in a castle sending a message to his loved with a crosRubin, Tyrolean ministerial from 12th century, in a castle sending a message to his loved with a crossbow. Codex Manesse (ca.1300) by Rudiger Manesse and his son Johannes. Miniature. Folio 169v
Pteffel, poet of the 13th century, fishing for his beloved. Codex Manesse (ca.1300) by Rudiger Manesse and his son Johannes. Miniature. Folio 302r. University of Heidelberg. Library. Germany
Snap card - Handy Pandy, Jack-A-DandyNursery Rhyme Snap card - Handy Pandy, Jack-A-Dandy, loved plum cake and sugar candy. early 20th century
Charles Dibdin (Elder)CHARLES DIBDIN (elder) actor, playwright and writer of popular songs, especially with a nautical flavour eg The lass that loved a sailor. Date: 1745 - 1814
Carmelita DiazCARMELITA ROMERO RUBIO DE DIAZ second wife of Mexican President Porfirio Diaz, much loved and respected by the people - she was known as the idol of Mexico. Date: 1864? - ?
Ulfeldt and wifeCount Korfits Ulfeldt (1606 - 1664) with his wife, Princess Leonora Christina, on his lap : she loved him dearly, but after his exile, came to live in England
Bible Texts - 9I HAVE LOVED THE HABITATION OF THY HOUSE and other texts Date: 1875
AristomachusARISTOMACHUS Greek writer of Solos, who observed, loved and wrote about bees : no one seems to know exactly when he lived Date: BC
Videophone or skyping imagined, 1927Thanks to the videophone, papa(working in a distant country)can not only speak to his loved ones, he can see them also. Date: 1927
Paranormal: William S. Marriott simulated spirit formThe British magician William S. Marriotts simulated spirit form, which was identified as a departed loved one by many who attended his fake s顮 ces. Date: 1910
I like being lovedTwo young suitors ply pretty young girl with gifts & flowers. Artist: Florence Hardy Date: 1913
Arado Ar 196A originally designed to be catapulted off warships, this over water patrol type was loved by its crews
Italian soldiers depart for frontThe scene at an Italian railway station as soldiers board a train to leave for the front. The troops bid an emotional farewell to their families and loved ones, and one to his pet dog
WWI pictorial hankerchief - A soldier waving farewellFirst World War pictorial hankerchief depicting a soldier in France waving farewell to loved ones in Great Britain. The background is a map of the British Isles entitled Its a long
Drinks during an interval at the Olympia Music Hall in ParisL abreuvoir de L Olympia pendant un entr acte (Drinks during an interval at the Olympia Music Hall in Paris) - c. 1918.Recognisable by its giant red glowing letters above the establishment
The Trench train, Victoria station, WW1Moving scenes at Victoria railway station as British soldiers and officers, bound for the Front, bid farewell to their loved ones. 1915
Woman reads the news of a great British victory, WW1A woman reads the news of what is described by the newspaper as a great British victory in the early days of the First World War
British soldiers in dorm roomTwo British soldiers, possibly from the 7th Queens Own Hussars when they were stationed in India, in a dorm room. The walls are decorated with photographs of loved ones
Eibert MerkelEIBERT HEINRICH GOTTLIEB MERKEL - all we know about this citizen of Nurnberg is that he was loved by all who knew him, mourned by all who loved him. Date: 1758 - 1789