Number Collection (page 87)

1392 Masque / France / Burnt
During reign of Charles VI of France - a practical joke goes horribly wrong when a number of men are burnt alive in their costumes at a party

Blunt / Season Phenomena 2
The phenomena of the seasons - number two

10 Downing St / Postcard
NUMBER TEN, DOWNING STREET The official residence of the Prime Minister of Great Britain

Racial Types / Papua
Papuans, engaged in domestic activities outside the family home, are excited when one of their number discerns a steamer on the horizon

Additional Postmen
Huge increase in the number of postmen ! A comment on the pigeon post which employs carrier pigeons to fly messages out of Paris over the heads of besieging Prussians

Birds in St Jamess Park
A winter scene, showing a large number of birds in St. Jamess Park, central London

Georgian Girls Griddle
A group of young girls keenly watch as one of their number uses a griddle over an open fire while another stands by with a poker. Is it supper or a fortune telling custom?

Domestic Lighter
The domestic lighter enables one to light a number of items without requiring a match for each - useful, for example, when lighting the candles on a Christmas tree

Moscow in 1738
General view of the city showing the remarkable number of spires

Showgirl Ginette Guy
Mademoiselle Ginette Guy at the Casino de Paris, dressed in a transparent number with pink feather edging

Mississippi Operation
Lightning flashes as Union forces land on Island number 10, where the Confederates have a battery which threatens river traffic

Pyne - Alderman
AN ALDERMAN Each Ward of London has its alderman to settle its business, redress grievances and choose a Lord Mayor from among their number

Lady Swimming / 1820
A lady swims leisurely on her side in the sea with a cliff in the background from which a number of people are admiring her ability

Invasion Plan / Balloons
INVASION PLANS The Thiloriere is a huge montgolfiere (hot-air-balloon) which will carry large numbers of French troops to England, at a very modest cost Date: 1804

Gravesend / Thames 18C
The Thames at Gravesend, with a number of sailing vessels

Birmingham Slum 1876
Birmingham : pegging out the washing in Number One Court, Steel House Lane

Klondike / Sluicing 1900
Sluicing on Number Two Claim, at Anvil Creek, Nome, Alaska, during the gold rush

Bus at Brentwood
Number 26 bus at Brook St Hill, near Brentwood

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