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Jack Johnson in a boxing matchJack Johnson (1878-1946), nicknamed the Galveston Giant, African-American world heavyweight champion boxer, 1908-1915, standing at the ropes in a boxing match with an unidentified opponent
William Pitt (1708-1778). British politicianPITT, William (London 1708-Hayes, 1778), first Earl of Chatham, called Pitt the Elder or Prime Pitt. Also konwn as The Great Commoner. British politician. He joined the ranks of Commons Whig in 1735
TED KID LEWISTed Kid Lewis (Gershon Mendeloff), British-born World Welterweight Champion in 1915, 1916 and from 1917 - 1919. His nickname was the Aldgate Sphinx
Mrs Sullivan of Covent Garden MarketMrs Sullivan, or Auntie of the Garden, a famous character in Covent Garden Market who earned her living from looking after the carters whips
WW1 recruitment poster, Teufel Hunden, US MarinesWW1 American recruitment poster, Teufel Hunden (Devil Dogs), German nickname for US Marines, showing a bulldog chasing a dachshund. Devil Dog Recruiting Station, Smithfield & Water Streets
USS Constitution, Old Ironsides, US frigateThe USS Constitution, nicknamed Old Ironsides, a wooden hulled, three masted heavy frigate of the US Navy, launched in 1797
Woman police officer Annie Matthews, Hyde Park, LondonWoman police officer Annie Matthews (nickname Big Ben), on duty at the childrens lido in Hyde Park, London. Before joining the Met Police, Annie worked as a housemaid at Glamis Castle in Scotland
Lord William Howard, Belted WillLord William Howard (1563-1640), English nobleman and antiquary, nicknamed Belted Will (or Bold Will). circa early 17th century
Last of the Charlies -- watchman at Brixton Hill, LondonThe last of the Charlies (the traditional nickname for watchmen). Seen here is Mr R Stokes at his watchmans box, 160 Brixton Hill, South London, well equipped with a truncheon
Michiel de Ruyter as Lieutenant-Admiral, 1667, by FerdinandMichiel de Ruyter (1607-1676). Dutch Admiral. Portrait of Michiel de Ruyter as Lieutenant-Admiral, 1667, by Ferdinand Bol (1616-1680). Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland
General Peppino Garibaldi during WW1General Giuseppe (nickname Peppino) Garibaldi (1879-1950), in a trench with others, including an English or American journalist, during the First World War
Gilbert Jessop (1874-1955)Photograph of Gilbert Jessop, the Gloucestershire and England batsman, who was famous for his feats of quick-scoring - he once scored a century in only 40 minutes
View of St Marys Church, Stone, near Dartford, Kent, nicknamed the Lantern of Kent, dating back to the 13th century. circa 1845
Robert Abel, Surrey and England cricketerRobert (Bobby) Abel, Surrey and England cricketer, nicknamed The Guv nor. Date: 1890s
Khiuaz Dospanova, Khazak pilot and national heroineKhiuaz Dospanova (1922-2008), Khazak pilot who served during the Second World War, in the 588th Night Bomber Regiment, nicknamed the Night Witches
German rescue buoy in Channel by G. H. DavisRettungsboje -- nicknamed lobster pots by the RAF -- German rescue buoys anchored in the English Channel during the Second World War
Henry Pearce, The Game Chicken, boxerHenry (Hen) Pearce (nickname The Game Chicken), boxer
Boxing match, Jack Johnson v Jess Willard, Havana, CubaJack Johnson (1878-1946), nicknamed the Galveston Giant, African-American world heavyweight champion boxer, 1908-1915, in the world heavyweight title match (in Havana)
Petty Officer Matthew Curran, Irish boxerPetty Officer Matthew Curran (1882-1938), nicknamed Nutty Curran, Irish heavyweight boxer. Date: circa 1910s
Tom Hickman, boxer, nicknamed The Gasman
Tom Cannon, boxer, nicknamed The Great Gun of Windsor
Henry Pearce and John Gully, boxersHenry (Hen) Pearce (nickname The Game Chicken) and John Gully, boxers
Tiger Jack'Smith (James Addis), British heavyweight boxerTiger Jack Smith (James Addis) (1875-1931), British heavyweight boxer from Merthyr Tydfil. Addis fought James Gunner Moir for the Heavyweight Championship of England in February 1907
Advert, Lyons Tea House, waitress known as a Nippy Date: 20th century
Building nicknamed Macgregor Hall, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa
TinkA portrait oil painting of a standing girl, wearing a white dress with a pink sash, fastened at the back with a bow, her name is Miss Joan Claudia Johnson
Georges CarpentierA side profile portrait painting of French boxer, Georges Carpentier, 1894-1975, holding a total of 89 wins, his nickname was Orchid Man
Dispute Disputes Protest Protesting Industrialdispute, disputes, protest, protesting, industrial, unrest, members, employment, campaigning, campaign, jobs, 1985, 1980s, 80s, eighties, placard, placards, british, rail, brel, worker, workers
Jackie Stewart, Scottish racing driver and team ownerJackie Stewart (Sir John Young Stewart, b 1939), nicknamed The Flying Scot, Scottish racing driver and team owner. He competed in Formula One racing between 1965 and 1973
Louis Armstrong Daniel 1901 1971 Nicknamed Nicknamelouis, armstrong, daniel, 1901, 1971, nicknamed, nickname, satchmo, american, black, man, jazz, trumpet, trumpeter, cornet, player, music, musician, performer, entertainer, singer, popular, waving
Jessica Mitford at a book signing eventJessica Mitford (Jessica Lucy Freeman-Mitford, 1917-1996), nicknamed Decca, English author, journalist, communist and political campaigner, one of the Mitford sisters
Jessica Mitford speaking at a microphoneJessica Mitford (Jessica Lucy Freeman-Mitford, 1917-1996), nicknamed Decca, English author, journalist, communist and political campaigner, one of the Mitford sisters
Ian Mikardo, British Labour politicianIan Mikardo (1908-1993), nicknamed Mik, British Labour and Co-operative politician, a left-wing backbench MP for four decades in the House of Commons, and a Zionist
Andrei Gromyko, Russian Soviet politicianAndrei Andreyevich Gromyko (1909-1989), Russian Soviet-Belarussian politician throughout the Cold War. He served as USSR Minister of Foreign Affairs, 1957-1985, and head of state, 1985-1987
Jenny Marx Longuet, first daughter of Karl MarxJenny Marx Longuet (1844-1883), nicknamed Jennychen, first daughter of Karl Marx, seen here in a studio photograph, holding a book. She married Charles Longuet, a French journalist, in 1872
L Aiglon, by Edmond RostandL Aiglon, a play in six acts by Edmond Rostand, based on the life of Napoleon II, son of Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress Marie Louise
Portrait, The Late Mr Joseph Pope, The DoctorPortrait, The Late Mr Joseph Pope, nicknamed The Doctor, who had served in India as a staff surgeon in the Royal Artillery. He died at the age of 49. 1885
Interior, St Marys Church, Stone, near Dartford, KentInterior view of St Marys Church, Stone, near Dartford, Kent, nicknamed the Lantern of Kent, dating back to the 13th century. Date: circa 1845
Doorway, St Marys Church, Stone, near Dartford, KentDoorway at St Marys Church, Stone, near Dartford, Kent, nicknamed the Lantern of Kent, dating back to the 13th century. Date: circa 1845
Margaret Lockwood at tea party with daughter JuliaMargaret Lockwood, actress, enjoying a tea party with her daughter Julia, nicknamed Toots, October 1947. 1947
Jack Burke, Irish-born English boxerJack Burke (1861-1897), nicknamed The Irish Lad, Irish-born English middleweight boxer. Date: circa 1890s
The Caravel NinaThe reconstructed caravel ship of Columbus first fleet, called the Santa Clara but nicknamed the Nina because of its smaller size and her owner Juan Nino of Moguer
Tom King, boxer, nicknamed The Fighting Sailor
William Perry, boxer, nicknamed The Tipton Slasher
Harry Jones, boxer, nicknamed The Sailor Boy
Dick Curtis, boxer, nicknamed The Pet of the Fancy
Terry McGovern, American professional boxerTerrible Terry McGovern (1880-1918), American professional boxer, world bantamweight and featherweight champion. circa 1900s
Las Monjas - Uxmal, Yucatan, MexicoLas Monjas (nicknamed The Nunnery Quadrangle by the Spanish) - Uxmal, Yucatan, Mexico - actually a Government Palace with elaborately carved facades on both the inside and outside faces