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The Stone Age scene in Zig-Zag! London HippodromeThe Stone Age scene in the 1917 Hippodrome revue, Zig-Zag! featuring Daphne Pollard as Mrs Stone Hatchett who flirts with her lover, played by George Clarke
Daphne Pollard as Mrs Stone Hatchett, Zig-Zag, HippodromeDaphne Pollard in the comic role of Mrs Stone Hatchett in the Stone Age scene, part of " Zig-Zag!" the 1917 revue at the London Hippodrome. Date: 1917
George Robey, quick-change scene in Zig-Zag, HippodromeGeorge Robey in " Zig-Zag!" the 1917 revue at the London Hippodrome, in a scene where he performed a burlesque of the methods of Fregoli, the quick-change artist, with comic results
Dick Whittington at the London Hippodrome, 1903Dick Whittington at the London Hippodrome in 1903. Top left, Dick and his sweetheart played by Ruth Lytton and Fanny Dango. Top right, Dick with his cat (played by Mr Fred Farren Jnr)
Sketch cover - Cicely Debenham in Zig-Zag, London HippodromeCicely Debenham as Louana Lou of Honolulu in the revue " Zig-Zag!" at the London Hippodrome in 1917. Date: 1917
Behind the scenes at the London Hippodrome, Bow BellsBehind the scenes in Bow Bells at the London Hippodrome, 1932. Robert Hale and his daughter Binnie are seen chatting in the wings with the production and stage director, Charles Henry. Date: 1932
Behind the scenes at the London Hippodrome, scene shiftersStage hands moving scenery behind the scenes at the London Hippodrome during the production of Bow Bells. Much of the scenery was hinged and could fold up like a concertina. Date: 1932
Dog owners given free licencesOver 200 free licences were given to dog owners too poor to pay the 7s. 6d. tax. The licences were presented at the Regal Cinema, Marble Arch
The Duke and Duchess of Connaughts hockey team whose members included both the duke (standing second from left) and duchess (seated centre) as well as their daughters
Chung Ling Soo at the London HippodromeChung Ling Soo, Chinese conjuror (real name Billy Robinson) in publicity photographs for his act at the London Hippodrome in 1904. Date: 1904
Behind the scenes at the London HippodromeMr Hawkins, the electrical engineer in the switch-room of the London Hippodrome, which was situated behind the stage and exclusively used for lighting that part of the building. 1904
Marceline the Droll, Spanish-born clown. He became famous at the newly-opened Hippodrome in the early twentieth century and then went to New York to perform at the hippodrome there
Society women in their jewelsPage from The Sketch featuring a number of ladies of nobility wearing pearl necklaces, tiaras and other family jewels. 1. Lady Gooch, 2. Lady St. Oswald in a splendid dog collar, 3
The Golden Princess & the Elephant Hunters, HippodromeScene from The Golden Princess and the Elephant Hunters, the Christmas production at the London Hippodrome, with Miss Ened Hett as the princess and Hetty Chattell as the Silver Prince
The Treasure Ship in Fairy Seas, London HippodromeThe Christmas production at the London Hippodrome, using its famous water tank to enact an underwater wcene about treasure seekers beneath the sea
Camille Clifford at homeCamille Clifford (1885 - 1971), Belgian-born stage actress, the model for the Edwardian Gibson Girl drawn by Charles Dana Gibson, who married the Hon
Building Victoria stationBuilding the new Victoria station - the view from Buckingham Palace Road. Extending Victoria station in 1905, and increasing the size from five to thirteen
A Study in Scarlet by A. K. MacdonaldA young lady dressed festively in a white fur-trimmed red gown with muff goes for a walk in the snow. Date: 1905
The Sands of Dee, how the waves are formed at HippodromePage from The Sketch reporting on how the immense waves was created during the London Hippodromes latest dramatic water spectacle, The Sands of Dee
Frank Parker & Frank Allen of the London HippodromeFrank Allen, manager and then managing director of the London Hippodrome, and partner in Moss Empires Ltd. at the wheel of his twelve horse-power Eagle car
Frank Parker, stage director at London HippodromeFrank Parker, , stage director at the London HIppodrome where he was the brains behind the theatres incredible water spectacles, plunging elephants, diving cyclists, snowstorms
Houdini & Daily MIrror ChallengeHoudinis great lock-picking feat at the London Hippodrome. Harry Houdini shown on stage at the London Hippodrome, having specially made cuffs locked to his wrists in the presence of representatives
Electric telegraph used by French army, 1862Electric telegraph used in manoeuvres by the French army near Chalons, 1862 Date: 1862
The Johanniter Hospital in Beirut, Lebanon - The Order of St John. Date: 1910s
Comic Postcard - Hat theme - Gertie at NottinghamComic Postcard - satire on the penchant for women to wear large and enveloping hats during this period - Gertie at Nottingham. Date: circa 1907
C A Whitcombe - British Professional Golf ChampionCharles Albert Whitcombe (1895-1978) - British Professional Golf Champion - Crews Hill Golf Club. Captained the Ryder Cup side four times. Date: 1920s
India - An Ideal Cycling Costume - the traditional attire un-encumbered by skirts allowing riding on a mans standard frame bicycle... Date: circa 1902
Beirut, Lebanon - The European Post Office. Date: 1910s
St Marys Hospital, Omori, JapanSt Marys Hospital, Omori - a district located south of Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan. Shown here (left) the Sisters Quarters (right) The Priests House and (front) The Church under construction
Marble Arch Hotel, London - overlooking The Marble Arch, Hyde Park and Park Lane. Date: circa 1905
Japanese Fleet bombards Vladivostok - 5 March 1904Russo-Japanese War - the Japanese Naval Fleet bombards Vladivostok - 5 March 1904 Date: 1904
Greetings Postcard - Scenes of Rome, Italy, including the Forum, the palatine Hill and Trajans Forum (and Column). Date: circa 1898
Souvenir card from Queen Victoria Seamens Rest, PoplarSouvenir card from the Queen Victoria Seamens Rest, Poplar, London (established 1843). Date: circa 1910
Hop Picking in Kent - Loading Pockets for Market - the writing on the pockets would suggest these were destined for a brewery in Leeds. Date: circa 1906
Sluis Windmill, The Netherlands - 1739Sluis Windmill (Molen Van Sluis), The Netherlands - built in 1739. Date: 1900s
An Artesian Bore - New South Wales, Australia. Date: circa 1903
Mr and Mrs Ball in front of their impressive Rose, TorontoMr and Mrs Ball (and friend, or possibly Mrs Balls sister?) in front of their impressive Rose Bush outside the front of their home in Toronto, Canada. Date: 1925
Brighton, East Sussex - Corporation Tramways. Date: circa 1905
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain - La Rambla. Date: circa 1920s
Celebration of French Aviators. Date: circa 1910s
Folies Bergere Theatre, Paris, France. Date: circa 1920s
Items from the Folk Museum, Cambridge including an eel trapItems from the Folk Museum, Cambridge: Clockwise from top left, a Turf Becket and spade, an eel trap, and eel gleve, horse overshoes and a sedge knife. Date: circa 1920s