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Queen Mary Ocean Liner, final preparations for launchFinal preparations for the launching R.M.S. Queen Mary Ocean Liner then know as Hull Number 534. Hundreds of tons of tallow, soft soap
Digging A. R. P. shelters in Kensington Gardens, 1938Air Raid Precautions (A.R.P.) volunteers digging trenches and shelters in Kensington Gardens, London, on 26th September 1938, watched by an interested crowd. A.R.P
Pomeroy day cream advertisement for munitions workers, WW1Advertisement for Pomeroy day cream, ideal for restoring freshness and beauty after a hard days work in the munitions factory. Date: 1918
Bravo Winston! Churchill as First Lord of the Admiralty, WWWinston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty pictured at the outbreak of the First World War, when he ensured rapid naval mobilisation of the fleet
Myosotis advertisementAdvertisement for Myosotis exclusive beauty preparations of Hanover Square, London, featuring the shop front with 19th century clientele considering whether to enter inside
Queen Alexandras coronation dress worked in IndiaThe superb overdress of Indian embroidery which was made for Queen Alexandras Coronation costume, being worked during the winter of 1901-2 in Delhi by forty of the most skilled needleworkers at
1937 Coronation, Royal Greys draw shrouded state coachThe 4 ton golden Coronation (state) coach is pulled by the famous Royal Greys through Knightsbridge shrouded in cloth, returning to Buckingham Palace after being renovated by a firm of Chelsea coach
Preparations for the 1937 Coronation at Westminster AbbeyThe scene outside Westminster Abbey in the fortnight preceding the Coronation of King George VI in 1937 showing the modern annexe built onto the West front for the procession to form and disperse
Erecting coronation seats in front of Reform ClubSpecial stands and viewing galleries being constructed on the front of the Reform Club in Pall Mall, London from where members
Two hundred policemen test stands before CoronationTwo hundred policemen test the strength of the viewing stands along the processional route for the Coronation of King George V in 1911
Decorations in London for the 1911 CoronationThe finishing touch to the festivities for the coronation of King George V in 1911. A workman adjusts one of the heraldic lions in Whitehalls beautiful scheme of decoration
Rehearsal of the Coronation processionThe first rehearsal of the Coronation ceremony and procession in 1911 (for the coronation of King George V) including a trial run of the famous royal creams pulling a prison-like van instead of
Coronation preparations at Harrods by MataniaA busy scene at Harrods department store, showing the vast array of Coronation novelties in the making to decorate the shop front and surrounding streets. Date: 1911
Accustoming a horse to traffic before the CoronationA mounted policeman accustoming an inexperienced horse to London traffic conditions rior to the Coronation procession of 12 May 1937. Date: 1937
Spectators watch coronation rehearsal on wooden standsThe temporary stands, constructed along the processional route, filled with people watching the Coronation rehearsal prior to the real event on 12 May 1937
Nicosia defended, 1570-1Nicosia, Cyprus, defended against the Turks. Date: 1570-1
Preparations for the Royal WeddingStands being erected in preparation for the wedding of the Duke of York (King George VI) and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon on April 26 1923 at Westminster Abbey
Preparing for Festival of Empire at the Crystal PalacePreparing for the Festival of Empire and Pageant of London at the Crystal Palace. Everywhere huge structures are rising upon steel and woodwork skeletons
Birthday card, the Many Happy Returns InnBirthday card, depicting the Many Happy Returns Inn, a colourful toadstool where special birthday teas are served. Various elves are making preparations and enjoying tea in the foreground
Explorer final preparations
A de Havilland DH82A Tiger Moth is bombed-up at Hatfield during anti-invasion preparations in 1940. Trials were completed over Hatfield airfield but no bombs were dropped in anger. Date: 1940
The view from under the wing of a Supermarine Spitfire FRXVIII at Kuala Lumpur Airport, Malaya, as an ammunition truck arrives during preparations for a strike by 60 Fighter Group against
Stephensons Railway bridge across the Conway RiverThe construction of Robert Stephensons tubular railway bridge across the Conway River, North Wales. Preparations for raising the second tube. Coloured lithograph by G Hawkins
Fire brigade display preparations at Lambeth HQA mock-up of a domestic room setting being erected to show the dangers of fire at the regular drill displays conducted in the London Fire Brigade headquarters drill yard
A Russian soldier protests as two Japanese soldiers interrupt his dinner preparations. Date 1904 or 1905
Preparations for Diamond JubileePreparations for the Diamond Jubilee service at St Pauls Cathedral. Viewing platforms are erected for the public to view the arrival of Queen Victoria
Preparing red carpet for Queens visit, Kielder WaterPolice assistance in preparing the red carpet for a visit by Queen Elizabeth II to unveil a monument at Kielder Water, Northumberland. 26 May 1982
Brighton Hair Restorer prepared by Lewis and Burrows Ltd. Date: C.1900
Exercising dogs in New Zealand prior to Scott Polar ExpeditiHusky dogs being exercised on the New Zealand shore in preparation for the Captain Scott expedition to Antarctica in which Scott
Final preparations for the Scott expeditionTaking twenty Siberian ponies on board the Terra Nova before the ship carrying Captain Scott and his team departed from New Zealand
The Graphic Christmas Number front cover, 1927Front cover of The Graphic Christmas Number for 1927 entitled A Crinoline Christmas. A lady in a voluminous yellow crinoline dress stands precariously on a chair to place candles on the bough of a
London prepares for a royal weddingIn the shadow of Big Ben, a building is decorated near Parliament Square in readiness for the passing wedding procession of the Duke of Kent and Princess Marina of Greece
Hampstead Fair 1930SAll thoughts are now on Bank Holiday and preparations are being made everywhere. Here we see men getting the fairground ready on Hampstead Heath, London. Date: early 1930s
Painting Pantomime SetsPantomime preparations - painting scenery. The huge canvasses are laid out on the floor and the sets are painted onto them using long handle brushes. Date: 1930s
Preparations for the funeral of the Duke of Wellington, 1852The Nelson Monument in St Pauls cathedral, as preparations for the funeral of the Duke of Wellington get under way. Date: 1852
Having a Party?Cartoon by Graham showing a couple preparing for what looks like a rather splendid Christmas party with balloons, streamers, cocktails and a buffet. Date: 1953
Lady and cosmetics, 1889A woman prepares some cosmetics at a table. Date: 1889
HMS Severn off the coast of German East Africa, WW1The British Humber class monitor, HMS Severn, off the coast of German East Africa during the First World War. The fore 6 inch gun can be seen during preparations for the attack on the German cruiser
Jolly Holly Days by Muriel DawsonTwo rosy-cheeked children, wrapped up warm, carry bunches of holly through the snow
Bath Preparations, 1957A woman wearing a rather flammable looking nightdress and dressing gown prepares to anoint her bath with Joli Madame perfume by Pierre Balmain
War Preparations in Berlin. Foreign attaches watch a mock air raid on 20th September 1937
Brands Invalid Preparations advertisementAdvertisement for Brands invalid preparations which comprise of its calfs foot jelly, essence of beef and essence of chicken and, apparently, not containing any preservatives
French front First World WarHill 125 near Carency, east of Souchey. General Nudant commanding 82nd Infantry Division and Colonel Jacqueau observing British artillery preparations on the German position on Hill 119 on the French
Queen Elizabeths wedding cakeThe final preparations being carried out to Queen Elizabeths wedding cake. A wedge is prepared for her to cut with her bridegrooms sword
The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Sharpening cutlasses at PrahsuThe British contingent at camp in Prahsu making preparations for war, sharpening cutlasses. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari
The anniversary of Trafalgar on board Victory at PortsmoutThis is a scene on board H.M.S. Victory showing the preparations to celebrate and commemorate the Battle of Trafalgar in 21 October 1805
The Nave of St. Pauls Cathedral, London, 1852Engraving showing the nave of St. Pauls Cathedral, with preparations for the state funeral of the Duke of Wellington well underway, 1852
France RochefortMaking preparations for a voyage in the harbour of this Atlantic port