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Father Christmas distributing toys by Angusine MacgregorFather Christmas distributing toys from his sack to a queue of small children dressed in their nightwear. Date: 1917
Schoolboys Dream of Christmas 1858Victorian Schoolboys dreams of Christmas, including parlour games, mince pies, kissing under the mistletoe, entertainment and presents. Date: 1858
Advert for Hamleys Christmas toys 1929Various toys for girls and boy s, a clockwork Rolls-Royce model car, with four doors that open and rubber tyres. Six electric models to build, for any boy
Bringing in the Xmas pudding - A Victorian family group at table watch as the cook proudly presents the steaming Christmas pudding. Date: circa 1916
Alfreds Mother presents him with a volume of poetryAccording to the writings of Asser (a Welsh monk from St David s, Dyfed, who became Bishop of Sherborne in the 890s), the young Alfred (later King Alfred the Great 849-899 AD)
Advert for Mappin & Webb luxury items 1916Varity of sterling silver luxury Christmas gifts for the homefront. 1916
CHILDREN XMAS SHOPPINGA young brother and sister enjoy snow while shopping or off to post some Christmas parcels. 1928
CHRISTMAS 1930SA little boy is the centre of attention, standing in front of a large open fireplace with Christmas cards on the mantelpiece, watched by his doting parents and grandpa. Date: 1930s
CHILDREN AND TREEChildren admiring the brightly decorated tree Date: circa 1890
Father Christmas and Xmas stockingsFather Christmas about to fill the stockings hanging in the fireplace with presents Date: 19th century
Japanese overlord presents armour to grateful subordinate in formal ceremony of investiture
Going to Party Date: 1940
Opened Presents Date: 1948
Grandparents Visit at Christmas Date: 1948
Home for the Holidays Date: 1948
Newlyweds with Presents Date: 1950
Prince Albert visiting the London Regiment at BlackheathPrince Albert (future King George VI) (1895-1952) visiting the 20th Battalion, The London Regiment at Blackheath - April 1920. Here the Prince is seen presenting the Kings Colours. Date: 1920
Christmas present from the farm 1857Stocky man bringing a large turkey and just caught rabbit to a neighbouring family. Date: 1857
Advert for Manfield shoes 1920Advertisement for shoes and slippers for the Christmas season. Date: 1920
KNITTED CONCERTINA MANThis clever little toy with a wool face, is a concertina man with a monkey on his shoulder. Knitted toys make good Christmas presents! Date: 1930s
CHINESE ORNAMENTSOrnaments exported from China displayed in a British auction house. They will be sold just in time for Christmas presents Date: 1930s
French Court Ladies 1405Ladies of the French court : authoress Christine de Pisan presents her latest book to the Queen : the ladies are thrilled but the dogs would rather be out in the park Date: circa 1405
FATHER CHRISTMAS / SACKFather Christmas sitting on some steps in a street with a sackful of presents. Date: 1960s
New Year gifts 1855Exchanging New Year gifts in a Paris household Date: 1855
German SantaSAINT NICOLAS (Nicolo) distributes presents to children Date: circa 1905
VOLTA AT ACAD. SCIENCESAlessandro Volta presents a paper on his battery to the Academie des Sciences at Paris, in the presence of the First Consul, Napoleon Bonaparte Date: 18 November 1800
XMAS SHOPPINGShe does the buying, he does the carrying... Date: 1899
THALBERG / CHARITY / 1 OF 2A poor family give each other simple presents at Christmas - pieces of fruit and biscuits Picture 1 of 2 Date: Circa 1815
THALBERG / CHRISTMAS TREEThe Thalberg children get their presents from around the tree Date: Circa 1815
THALBERG / SHOP / PRESENTSThe Thalberg family shopping for Christmas presents on Christmas Eve. Date: Circa 1815
THALBERG / MARKET STALLShopping for Christmas presents on Christmas Eve, the Thalberg family visit a toy stall which pleases the children Date: Circa 1815
PRESENTS FROM TREEHanding out presents from the tree Date: 1881
Mamas BirthdayMAMAS BIRTHDAY children waiting to greet her with their presents Date: 1893
Advert for Hancock & Co. novelty jewellery 1890 Advert for Hancock & CoNovelty jewellery for Christmas. Date: 1890
New TeddyA small girl shyly contemplates her new teddy bear Date: 1908
Abbot Elfnoth presents prayer book to monksAbbot Elfnoth presents a book of prayer to the Monastery of Saint Augustin. Date: 10th century
Father Christmas delivering Xmas chocolateFather Christmas delivers Faulders Chocolates by car Date: circa 1905
Saint Nicholas giving Christmas presents to childrenSAINT NICOLAS visits some children and gives them presents Date: 1907
Father Christmas delivering Xmas presentsFather Christmas lets children dip into his sack and choose a present each Date: 1917
LUTHERs CHRISTMASLuther and his family celebrate Christmas Eve, 1536, with songs, presents and delicacies round the Christmas Tree Date: 1536
LUTHER FAMILY CHRISTMASLuther and his family celebrate Christmas Eve, 1536, with songs, presents and delicacies round the Christmas Tree Date: 1536
A young girl and her doll and trinket souvenir stall, GoremeA young girl waits patiently for customers beside her doll and trinket souvenir stall, Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey Date: 1992
President John F. Kennedy presents the National Aeronau?President John F. Kennedy presents the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Service Medal to Commander Alan Shepard Jr, left
Father Christmas distributing gifts to the town children. Date: 1902
A Christmas Angel sailing into a Port Town with presentsA Christmas Angel sailing into a Port Town with a small boat laden with presents for the local children. The Teddy bear seems to be enjoying the voyage a little less than the model jester!
Albert, Duke of York with Lord Louis Mountbatten - PoloAlbert, Duke of York (later King George VI 1895-1952) pictured awarding the Duke of Yorks Cup to his cousin and Captain of the victorious Navy team
Duke of York at the Richmond Horse ShowAlbert, Duke of York (1895-1952) at the Richmond Horse Show, presenting a prize to a 13-year-old rider who was judged the best all-round child horseman in the show. Date: 1929
The Duchess of York presents an award to Nippy of the Year, Miss Ethel Roberts of Birmingham, during a visit to the bakeries of J. Lyons & Co. Ltd. at Caby Hall, Hammersmith, London in May, 1931