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Troon Sea Front
The sea front and part of the small but popular holiday resort of Troon, Ayrshire, Scotland Date: 1950s

Theatre, A Cuckoo in the Nest 1925, Nerman
A scene from A Cuckoo in the Nest, a popular farce playing in London in 1925. Here, the impeccable husband is discovered by his wife and in-laws in a ladys bedroom (equally impeccable)

Poster advertising David Copperfield, French edition
Poster advertising a French translation of David Copperfield by Charles Dickens. David is depicted in Mr Brownlows garden

Poster advertising Biarritz
Poster for French railways, advertising Biarritz, a popular place for sport and other activities all the year round. The man in white in the foreground is playing Pelote Basque

The Satanic Bible
Popular edition of self- anointed High Priest Anton Laveys Satanic Bible, a dubious mish-mash of occult rituals, pseudo-magic and popular diabolism

The Thirst For Reprisals, by Bruce Bairnsfather
And me rifle, someone. I ll give these -----s ell for this! Originally an amateur artist, Bairnsfathers cockney humour displayed in his view of the Front

Don t worry about me! by G. E Studdy
Colour illustration by George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948) showing Bonzo the dog being cuddled by his lady owner. Studdy created Bonzo for The Sketch magazine in the early 1920s

A Madame Yevonde portrait of Baba Beaton
Miss Baba Beaton is the younger of the two beautiful and attractive Beaton girls. They are among the most popular of the blonde ex-debs, and no party is complete without them

Wales / Llandudno 1950S
The popular seaside resort of Llandudno, Wales, with its long promenade and Victorian boarding houses and steps leading onto the beach

Palace Ballroom, Blackpool
The sumptously decorated Palace Ballroom, at Blackpool Lancashire - evening dress is de rigueur in this popular venue

Recruiting Bands / Wwi
A poster asking for people to donate to or join a recruiting band, a popular method of recruiting men during World War One

The Flying Scotsman
The last run of the famous and popular steam locomotive The Flying Scotsman here leaving Kings Cross railway station, London, England, on its way back to Scotland

Spurgeon Places
Places associated with the popular preacher Charles Spurgeon. Date: 19TH CENTURY

Tanners Hatch Hostel
Tanners Hatch Youth Hostel, remotely situated, on the edge of Ranmore Common, Surrey, England. A very popular hostel, especially during the Winter months. Date: 1950s

Stream of Charabancs
The popular pleasure of the charabanc ! - four in a row make their way through the Cheddar Gorge, Somerset - and there may be more to follow

Newquay Harbour
View by the harbour at Newquay, a popular Cornish holiday resort. Date: 1950s

Battle of Leipzig
BATTLE OF LEIPZIG - a delightful popular print of the decisive battle which ended Napoleons attempt to subdue Germany and forced him to retire across the Rhine

Abba at Airport
Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny and Annifrid (Frida) photographed with security police upon their arrival in Britain for their famous Wembley Arena concert. Date: November 1979

Lily Elsie (1886 - 1962), Popular actress and singer wearing a jewelled costume in Lehars The Merry Widow Date: 1909

Edgar Wallace - Film Photo
Edgar Wallace (1875 - 1932) English writer of popular thrillers, directing the film Red Aces at Beaconsfield in 1929 1929

Vera Lynn during the Second World War
Page from The Sketch featuring Forces Sweetheart, singer Vera Lynn answering fan mail, leaving home to star in the show Applesauce at the Palladium

West Indian Musicians
Marimba boxes feature in popular Calypso bands, Jamaica, West Indies. Date: 1960s

Aberystwyth 1950S
View of the beach and seafront at the popular Mid Wales seaside resort of Aberystwyth, Ceredigion. Date: 1950s

Cover design, Popular Aviation and Aeronautics Magazine, showing a passenger plane coming in to land at an airport at night. January 1929

Bridge Score Card
A hand painted Bridge scorer cover, made from cardboard and varnished over the design for a professional finish. A lovely touch to the popular card game of Bridge. Date: 1930s

No Coupons by David Wright
A lady, half naked and wearing stockings, placing a hat on her head. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s

David Lloyd George leaving Downing Street
Lloyd George pictured leaving Downing Street after his resignation with his wife and daughter Megan. His resignation announcement featured in the Court circular of 19th October

SMUGGLER
Though technically criminals, smugglers are often popular heroes, as is this fellow, Will Watch the Smuggler Bold who will die bravely in a fight with the revenue men

Siege of Londonderry
SIEGE OF LONDONDERRY A popular image depicting the successful defence of the city by the protestants against James II

Vera Lynn / Stars / Song
VERA LYNN Popular English singer: The Stars Will Remember

Astleys Amphitheatre
Philip Astleys amphitheatre, Westminster Bridge Road, London : loved by Dickens, this was also the scene of clowns such as Grimaldi, and popular melodrama

French Palmistry Manual
L ART DE LIRE DANS LES LIGNES DE LA MAIN ( The art of reading the lines of the hand ) - a popular French manual

Hugh Walpole / Postcard
SIR HUGH SEYMOUR WALPOLE English novelist with his wire-hired fox terrier Bingo, in the garden of their home at Keswick, Cumbria

William Jennings Bryan
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN Popular American statesman, defeated as Democratic Presidential candidate in 1896 and 1900

Wise woman at Ilchester, Somerset
At Ilchester, Somerset, a local wise woman uses weird rituals to treat cattle for foot and mouth disease

Underground Straphangers
STRAP-HANGERS : So popular is Londons underground that often there are not enough seats : for the convenience of those standing, straps are thoughtfully provided

Enos Cockerel
Enos Fruit Salts, a popular cure for digestive ailments throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries

Coffee House in London
Mixed company patronise a popular London coffee-shop, near the Olympic theatre, Wych Street, Strand

Lubbock / John / Graphic 84
SIR JOHN LUBBOCK 1st BARON AVEBURY Liberal MP and writer of popular science books

Florrie Forde music hall singer 1875-1940
Florrie Forde (Flora Flanagan) born in Australia, music hall singer known for popular chorus songs, pantomime principal boy. Sang ?It?s a long way to Tipperary? in World War I

The Dandy Doctor by Edward Marris with music by Dudley Powell. First produced at the Avenue Theatre in Sunderland, 26 March 1900. Touring to the Palace Theatre, Newcastle, 22 June for six nights

Female contortionist Diana Gaye playing records
The female contortionist Diana Gaye in the sitting room, putting a record on the record player, with an array of the latest LP covers on display. Date: 1971

Agnes Maria Bennett
AGNES MARIA BENNETT - Popular novelist : her Vicissitudes abroad, or the Ghost of my Father, in 6 volumes, sold 2000 copies on the first day in 1806 ! Date: ? - 1808

Somebodys Sweetheart by Edward H Marris
Promotional postcard for Somebodys Sweetheart by Edward H. Marris. First produced West Hartlepool, 17th July 1899 and Theatre Royal, Stratford, 22nd June 1903

Mind The Step revue by Charles Baldwin and Harry Richardson
Promotional postcard for Mind The Step revue by Charles Baldwin and Harry Richardson. First produced at the Islington Empire, 10th May 1915

The Hill - home of Birket Foster, Artist - Witley, Surrey
The Hill - the house owned by Myles Birket Foster (1825-1899) - popular English illustrator, watercolour artist and engraver - in Witley, Surrey

The Strongest by Fortunino Matania
The Strongest, by Fortunino Matania, RI (1881-1963). One of the most accomplished realistic illustrators and artists of his time

Gordon Highlander interrogated by German Officers
I won t - After a raid on the British lines in Northern France, a Gordon Highlander is being interrogated by German Officers.. Fortunino Matania, Ri (1881-1963)

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