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King George VI - fine photographic portraitA very fine photographic portrait of King George VI (1895-1952) - King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth. Date: circa 1939
King George V - Scenes of the British EmpireOne King, One Flag, One Fleet, One Empire - inset portrait of King George V (1865-1936) surrounded by images of the varied animals and wildlife of the British colonial territories (4/4)
Shanghai, international settlements 1932Shanghai - the storm centre: an international settlement under the protection of fourteen powers, the chief scene of the Sino-Japanese conflict
Blythe House - Post Office Savings Bank, West KensingtonBlythe House, 23 Blythe Road, West Kensington - originally built as the headquarters of the Post Office Savings Bank (as shown on this card)
Benghazi, Libya - LungomareBenghazi, Libya - the " Lungomare" (sea-walk) built by the Italians. Date: circa 1950s
The Spirit of ProgressThe Australian Sprit of Progress, streamlined train of the Victorian Government Railways operating between Melbourne and Albury. Date: late 1930s
The Dentist by Sir John LaveryPortrait of the well-known society dentist, Mr Conrad Ackner with Laverys wife, Hazel, Lady Lavery, in the dentists chair, her grip on the chairs arm clearly evident
Tirpitz the pig: naval mascot of HMS Glasgow, WW1. 1916
Titchfield Road from Ballast Bank, Troon, ScotlandTitchfield Road from Ballast Bank, Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland. Date: circa 1938
King George VI and Queen ElizabethKing George VI (1895-1952) and Queen Elizabeth (later The Queen Mother) (1900-2002). Date: circa 1936
Grand Duke Michael of Russia and his familyGrand Duke Michael of Russia (1861-1929), son of the Grand Duke Michael Nicholovitch (grand-uncle of Tsar Nicholas II) first cousin of the Duchess of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (Grand Duchess Marie of Russia)
Diana, Marjorie and Violet MannersThe three daughters of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland: Lady Diana Manners, later Lady Diana Cooper, Lady Marjorie Manners, later the Marchioness of Anglesey and Lady Violet Manners
Cocktail bar on the Flying ScotsmanThe cocktail bar for third class passengers on the Flying Scotsman. Date: 1933
Benghazi, Libya - street scene. Date: circa 1950s
Royal wedding cake for Princess MargaretThe official wedding cake presented by J. Lyons for the wedding of Princess Margaret to Antony Armstrong-Jones in May 1960. Date: 1960
Joyce GrenfellJoyce Irene Grenfell, OBE (n饠 Phipps; 10 February 1910 30 November 1979), British comedienne, actress and, in her time, one of the countrys best loved entertainers
Ad for the Flying ScotsmanAdvertisment for the Flying Scotsman, express train running between Kings Cross, London, to Edinburgh, Scotland. 1931
Puss on a 12-inch gun: a cat on a royal navy ship during World War One. 1917
Advertisment for Simplon-Orient Express, Taurus ExpressAdvertisement for the Simplon-Orient Express and the Taurus Express. The advertisement shows the route between London and Istanbul and also the routes from Haydarpasha (Istanbul) to Cairo
Brussels-Liege ExpressStunning green streamlined " Atlantic" type locomotive on the Brussels-Liege Express, Belgium. Date: late 1930s
Sphere cover - Howard Carter removing treasures, TutankhamenFront cover of The Sphere with an illustration depicting Howard Carter removing treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamen at Luxor
Rescuing the ships mascot during a naval engagement: the dog, which had fallen overboard, is plucked from the sea during an aerial attack. 1917
Old Bill, dog mascot of HMS Falmouth in WW1Rescued from a German fishing trawler in early August 1914 by HMS Falmouth, Fritz the wire haired terrier was promptly re-christened Old Bill by the crew, and adopted as their mascot
The Old Shot Tower, Baltimore, Maryland, USA Date: circa 1910s
Hotel Brighton - 218 Rue de Rivoli, Paris, France - facing The Tuileries Gardens. Date: circa 1910s
Pharaohs Workers - Ancient Egypt - by Fortunino MataniaWorkers building a temple or palace for a Pharaoh in Ancient Egypt. Date: Unknown, poss. 1920s
Embalming Mummy Mummies Egypt Ancient Egyptianembalming, mummy, mummies, egypt, ancient, egyptian, egyptians, tutankhamen, historical, reconstruction, process, embalmers, priests, priest, wrapping, dead, deceased, burial, funeral, fortunino
Distress in Lancashire: mill-hands work on Preston MoorsThe distress in Lancashire: mill-hands at work on Preston Moors. Unemployed operatives levelling waste ground on the north side of the town, over seen by inspectors
Changing silhouette of womens fashion between 1812 - 1912Hundred years of womens fashion, showing the silhouettes of change starting in 1812 Regency era with narrow gown, to Victorian era wider and wider bustle dresses
Roman Chariot Races at the British Empire ExhibitionThe Great Circus at Wembley - The Thrilling Roman Chariot Races at Wembley Stadium. A new thrill for visitors to the British Empire Exhibition
Circus Maximus in Rome by MataniaProposed reconstruction of the Circus Maximus in Rome - the Circus at its zenith. A fight with wild beasts in the long arena of the Circus Maximus - a mounted archer meets an oncoming lion
Woollands store in Knightsbridge by MataniaThe Christmas Shopping Season - A Sphere artist visits a West-End House. A scene in the costume salon of Messrs. Woollands well-known house in Knightsbridge, the centre of fashion
The Strand Roman Bath Reconstructed by MataniaThe roman bath in the Strand, its probable appearance in antiquity envisaged by the Sphere artist and enthusiast in Roman antiquities, Fortunino Matania
Princess May of Teck sitting on a window seatA delightful portrait of Princess May of Teck (Lady May Abel Smith) sitting on a window seat with a picture book. Date: circa 1907
Mrs Arthur Paget and the Grand Duke AlexisMrs Arthur Paget, formerly the American heiress, Minnie Stevens (Steevens) photographed with Grand Duke Alexis of Russia, who was head of the Russian army
Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent (nee Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark) (19061968) - wife of Prince George, Duke of Kent, the fourth son of King George V of the United Kingdom and Mary of Teck
King Nicholas of Montenegro and his Family, including The Grand Duke Peter Nikolaievitch of Russia, Prince Francis Joseph of Battenberg, Princess Vera, Princess Xenia of Montenegro
Derailing of the Flying ScotsmanThe accident took place near Chevington Junction, between Morpeth and Alnmouth. The tender and the six bogey-carriages left the rails and tore up the permanent way
Orient Express - The Overland Route to CairoThe overland route to Egypt, the new wonder train which has brought Londoners within a weeks railway journey of Cairo by way of Calais, the Balkans, Aleppo, Beirut, Haifa and Kantara
Construction of the Palacio Salvo - Montevideo, Uruguay - the scaffolding is bedecked with a wide variety of advertising hoardings and billboards. Date: 1928
Orient Express - Map of the Overland Route to CairoEliminating the Mediterranean Voyage in the journey to Egypt - The Overland Route to Cairo. The Map of the overland route shows the train line through Western Europe through to Turkey
Georgia - Band of Khevsurians, Caucasus MountainsKhevsurians ethnographical group of Georgians, mainly living in Khevsureti, on both sides of the Caucasus Mountain Chain in the watersheds of the rivers Aragvi and Argun. Date: 1909
Keep Our Secrets Secret - a poster created by The Central Office of Information during the Cold War. Date: 1960s
Queen Mary and the Dowager Queen AlexandraPhotograph of Queen Mary (1867-1953), Queen consort of King George V, and the Queen Alexandra (1844-1925), Queen of Edward VII, at a public function in 1915. Date: 1915
Team of stunt women posing with a stunt bicycle Date: circa 1970s
The Sphere, Special Egypt Tutankhamen issue, 1923Front cover of The Sphere designed by Fortunino Matania, for its Egypt number containing more news on the discoveries of Tutankhamens tomb in Luxor
A Night at Covent Garden by MataniaGerman opera draws London society to Covent Garden - a scene during the performance of Strausss Elektra at the Royal Opera House
State Opening of Parliament, 1913The regal ceremony at Westminster - King George V entering the House of Lords to open Parliament wearing his crown and with Queen Mary on his right. Date: 1913