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Marie CurieBorn in Poland in 1867, after receiving her secondary education she worked as a governess for eight years. Marie moved to Paris and read Physics at the Sorbonne
Fencing positionsPage demonstrating the various positions adopted during fencing. Date: 1930
Japan - Geisha - See no evil, Hear no evil, speak no evilJapan - Three Geisha girls - miming the phrase See no evil, Hear no evil, speak no evil. Date: circa 1904
Map of the Coronation ritual within Westminster AbbeyA panoramic view inside Westminster Abbey to show the position, movements and sequence of ceremonies (indicated by numbers) of the Coronation ceremony of King George VI. Date: 1937
RAF Bristol Blenheim Fighter-Bombers; Second World War, 19Illustration showing three Royal Air Force Bristol Blenheim mark IV fighter-bomber-reconnaissance airplanes over enemy territory in 1941
Greenan Castle, South Ayrshire, Scotland - a 16th century tower house, possibly on the site of an ancient fort. Date: circa 1908
Rifle Brigade in position, Western Front - WWIThe First Battalion of the British Rifle Brigade in position close to the German trenches under shell fire - WWI. Date: circa 1915
Walter Hagen at Muirfield 1929American golfer Walter Hagen plays a left handed shot from a difficult position on the ninth hole at Muirfield, Scotland, his ball too close to a stone wall to hit in his usual right handed manner
Japanese Geisha - Traditional flower arranging. Date: circa 1904
Pulling a field gun stuck in mud, Western Front, WW1Men pulling and jacking a field gun stuck in the mud during bad weather on the Western Front in Flanders during the First World War. They are trying to get it into a new position for firing
Captain Charles UphamPortrait of double VC winner, Captain Charles Upham (). Born in New Zealand, Upham was a sheep farmer who distinguished himself during World War Two on two occasions
Children SledgingFour children position their sledges, ready for a downhill race!
Ballet dancers exercising at the French Academie de Musique et de Danse. (2 of 2)
Invergarry Castle in the Scottish Highlands - the seat of the Chiefs of the Clan MacDonnell of Glengarry, a powerful branch of the Clan Donald
RAF Bomb-Aimer at his position; Second World War, 1943Photograph showing a Royal Air Force bomb-aimer at his position with the bomb release cable ready in his right hand, November 1943
The Greely Arctic Expedition at its farthest point North, 18Engraving showing members of the American Meteorological Expedition of 1881-4 taking their position, with a sextant, at the farthest point North they reached. Led by Lt
Diagrams of the bones of hand and armDiagrams of the bones of the left arm and hand, showing the position of the radius and ulna when the thumb is turned inwards. The shoulder blade and part of the collar bone can also be seen
Map of Atlantis / KircherMap of Atlantis showing position relative to Europe, Africa and America (albeit upside down)
WW2 - Laundry - It ll soon be hanging on the Siegfried LineWW2 humour - " Two British soldiers doing their laundry comment that " It ll soon be hanging on the Siegfried Line!". Date: circa 1944
Two Harriers manoeuvre into position for landing on the deck of HMS Eagle during sea trials in 1970. Date: 1970
HMS Leviathan, Drake-class armoured cruiserRoyal Navy - HMS Leviathan, a Drake-class armoured cruiser. HMS Leviathan was one of four Drake-class armoured cruisers built for the Royal Navy around 1900
Gentlemen fencers in Tierce guard and thrust positionGentlemen fencers in position for the outside-guard called Tierce, and the thrust in Tierce. Copperplate engraving by after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Mr
Profile portrait of a smiling Japanese Geisha girl. Date: circa 1906
Original artwork, Le Mans race track, Louis ChironOriginal artwork, Le Mans race track, showing Louis Chiron in an Alfa Romeo 8C going through the Esses in lead position. Date: 1933
Japanese Geisha playing a Traditional ShamisenJapanese Geisha in her home playing a Traditional Shamisen Date: circa 1904
Japanese Geisha Girl dressed in her KimonoO-Hana-san dresses to pay a visit - a Japanese Geisha Girl is aided by a male servant to dress in her Kimono. Date: circa 1906
Garden Scene, Japan - Geisha - Posed on a small stone bridge Date: circa 1905
Victoria Cross - Lieutenant William Leefe RobinsonVictoria Cross posthumously awarded to John Travers Cornwell (1900-1916) - for his gallantry at the Battle of Jutland. Cornwell was a Boy Seaman First Class on H.M.S Chester
A Sextant, 1912Illustration of a typical sextant, c.1912. Sextants are used by mariners and explorers to determine their position, by measuring the angle between the horizon and the sun. Date: 1912
Cheeky American Military postcardA GI uses his position to his advantage, stopping and searching a pretty young girl who he accuses of being a spy! I think he has just spied something else however... Date: 1941
Flea Circus ChariotsProfessor Tomlins flea circus: a flea is pushed into position at the start of the chariot race; fine harnessing wires attach the fleas to the chariots Date: 1960s
Prince of Wales with the Grendiers Guards, 1914Edward, Prince of Wales (1894-1972), King Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor, on a route march with the Grenadier Guards in 1914
Viscount and Viscountess Astor and their childrenA photograph taken at Lord Astors seat, Clevedon, Taplow, Bucks. Lord Astor was M.P. for the Sutton Division of Plymouth until 191, after he succeeded Lady Astor represented the position
Use of the Naval Rangefinder for Merchant Navy Navigation, 1Illustration showing how a Naval Barrster or rangefinder could be used for Merchant Navigation. In this instance the officer of the merchant ship is finding his distance from the lighthouse in order
Sir James Clark RossSIR JAMES CLARK ROSS Scottish explorer. Made a number of arctic expeditions, determining the position of magnetic north in 1831
Yoga Girl ApprenticesA group of Indian girls, yoga apprentices. While squatting in this position, they must control their breathing and concentrate upon a perfect balance of mind and body. Date: 1930s
Astronomical UmbrellaTeacher using an umbrella to demonstrate the position of the stars to a group of schoolboys
NWFP - The Buffs East Kent Regiment at BilotNWFP - 1st Bn, East Kent Regiment ( The Buffs) - section under Lance Corporal James Smith VC under heavy fire at the village of Bilot in the Mamund Valley, India (now Pakistan) on 16th September
Overhead cranes at Lockheed-Georgia move the first Lockh?Overhead cranes at Lockheed-Georgia move the first Lockheed C-5A Galaxy upper forward fuselage to a new position
British Tank attacking German positions; First World War, 19Illustration showing a British tank, probably a Mark V Male, leading an attack on German positions, somewhere on the Western Front, 1916
The Rescue of Zaidi; H. M. Stanleys Anglo-American ExpeditioEngraving showing the rescue of Zaidi from the top of a waterfall during Sir Henry Morton Stanleys Anglo-American expedition of 1874-1877
The Civil War in America: Fight at Rainsville, on the upperAdvance of the Wisconsin men, showing Federalists(Unionists), on the secessionist position. Part of the first battle of Bull Run
Treating the Spine (3)Chair designed to correct deformities of the spine, holding neck and body in any desired position
Battle of BouvinesAt the battle of BOUVINES, Philippe-Auguste of France defeats an army of Germans, Flemish and English, making his position in France secure
obelisk of the Temple of Ra-Atum, Heliopolis, EgyptThe major surviving remnant of Heliopolis is the obelisk of the Temple of Ra-Atum erected by Senusret I of Dynasty XII. It still stands in its original position
SE Asia, bare-breasted young woman doing her hairVintage 19th century photograph: south east Asia, bare-breasted young woman with a mirror, doing her hair
Hawker Siddeley Harrier Mk.50 G-VTOL (msn B3-41H-735795), of Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd. at the Paris Air show in May-June 1973, with airshow serial '293'
Model in an outdoor botanical setting (Kew Gardens?) in tunic waistcoat with matching skirt and tights. Date: mid 1960s
Kaffir Wars, South Africa, Attacking a Native Position (there were nine wars or conflicts between 1779 and 1879)
Vickers Wellington GR Mk. XIV MP714Royal Air Force - Vickers Wellington GR Mk. XIV MP714. Seen fitted with chin-mounted ASV Mk. III radar, retractable Leigh Light in the Ventral turret position and RP-3 (from Rocket Projectile 3 inch)
WW2 - The Motor Launches of E-Boat Alley. (2/2) Date: 1942
Typical Norman Castle. Date: 11th century
German cavalry overlook the enemys shattered reserve position on the Western Front. Date: 1918
United States Air Force - Boeing WB-29 SuperfortressUnited States Air Force - Boeing WB-29-90-BW Superfortress 44-87744 (msn12547), force landed at Moses Point Airport, Elim, Alaska due to two in-flight engine failures
Comment on Americas position before entering WW1 with regard to financing the allies
Midhad Pasha - Grand Vizier of Ottoman EmpireMidhad Pasha (1822-1883) - Grand Vizier of Ottoman Empire between July and October 1872. Fell out with the Sultan over money issues and was dismissed
Southern Africa - Zulu Chieftain with his many wives. The practice of having several wives indicates a mans social standing, wealth and virility
The Affair Of The Spiv's SecretAn illustrated front cover for The Affair Of The Spiv's Secret, written by John Hunter, no. 170 in the pulp fiction series, The Sexton Blake Library
St Mawes, Cornwall - The Castle - an artillery fort constructed by Henry VIII near Falmouth, Cornwall, between 1540 and 1542
60-pounder artillery gunRoyal Artillery ?? A 60-pounder artillery gun in a camouflaged (barely) position in the Western Desert. Date: circa 1941
Lieutenant Evans with instrument to pinpoint the South PoleLieutenant Evans of Captain Scott's team with an instrument used to pinpoint the South Pole Date: 1910s
Fifty Shilling Tailors Advert PhotographAn advertisement photograph for Fifty Shilling Tailors, portraying an older man wearing a smart suit from a seated position. Date: circa 1939
Ingrid Reynard Advertisement PhotographA photograph used for the advertisement Ingrid Reynard Ltd, portraying a young woman posing from a seated position, wearing a fashionable dress. Date: circa 1939
Advertisement Photograph, Smiling WomanA portrait photograph which would have been used for advertisement purposes, showing a smiling young woman with her hands behind her back, in a reclined, relaxed position. Date: circa 1939
Imperial House, South Street, Site PlanAn architectural illustration showing the position of the site for a commercial building known as the Imperial House, in South Street, London
Nautical astrolabe, 1571. SpainNautical astrolabe, 1571. Maria Pita House Museum. Corunna, Galicia, Spain
Astronomical astrolabe, 1598. Maria Pita House Museum. Corunna, Galicia, Spain
The Astronomy LessonThis oil painting portrays a young lady wearing a pink dress, looking out at the starry, night sky through a telescope from a seated position, aided by an astronomer behind her. Date: circa 1923
BabbettaA portrait oil painting of a girl named Babbetta, sat from an elevated position upon an object covered in black cloth, a large yellow flower hangs over her lap, she is wearing a blue outfit
Military SpeakerA pastel painting which shows a crowd of people listening to a military man, who is speaking from an elevated position, onlookers are also viewing from the high terrace above. Date: circa 1920
Tennis Players (2nd state)This lithograph portrays a pair of male and female tennis players, holding their racquets, whilst stood in an elegant position, on court, with some tall sunflowers between them. Date: 1918
The Flaming TorchThis painting depicts the back of a man, standing from an elevated position with a flaming torch in his hand, possibly a leader figure to the onlooking crowd below him
Radiograph used by Titanic officer Harold Godfrey LoweWhite Star Line, RMS Titanic - Henry Hughes & Son boxed radiograph used by Fifth Officer Harold Godfrey Lowe. 10 inches. Date: early 20th century
RMS Titanic - letter to Carl Asplund, victimRMS Titanic - Lillian Asplund Collection - a letter written in Swedish, dated Worcester, 28 February 1912, to Carl Asplund. I have received your letter today
German elections 1912Illustration showing how inside the Reichstag is divided and how the German parities were decided at the dissolution. The above view shows the semi-circular floor of the House
Filling saggers with clay ware, Alfred MeakinFilling saggers with clay ware and placing in position in the Bisque oven Date: 1913
Roman StatueA drawing from cast of a Roman statue, in a seated position, the identity of the figure is unknown. A drawing by a student of the National Gallery Schools, Melbourne
Le Tapis VertAn oil painting showing a gentleman in a perculiar position at a colourfully decorated venue. Date: circa 1932
Red LacquerA still life oil painting showing a large decorative red lacquer vase, beside an oriental figurine of a man seated in a meditative position. Date: circa 1931
HMS Leviathan, Drake-class armoured cruiserRoyal Navy - HMS Hornet, an Acheron-class Destroyer that served during the First World War and was sold for breaking in 1921. She was the seventh Royal Navy ship to be named Hornet
Sikorsky S-67 Blackhawk N6715ASikorsky S-67 Blackhawk N671SA (msn 67001), at the SBAC Farnborough Airshow, held between 1-8 September 1974. N6715A crashed while conducting a low-level aerobatic demonstration at the Farnborough
Mummy GingerEgyptian tomb with a body naturally preserved and surrounded by grave goods. His naturally preservation is due to dry heat given off by the sand where he was buried. Known as Ginger mummy
