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American Explorer programYoung men and women sit listening as one of them plays the guitar. In the newly revised Explorer program, a Learning for Life subsidiary of the Boy Scouts of America
David Lewis Hostel and Club, LiverpoolThe David Lewis Hostel and Club, Liverpool. The Hostel, run along the lines of Londons Rowton Houses, provided cheap and clean accommodation for working men
Sleeping cubicle, Rowton House, Camden
Reading room, Rowton House, CamdenA reading room at the Rowton House on Arlington Road, Camden. Rowton Houses provided cheap hostel-style accommodation for working men. Date: 1926
Rowton House, Kings CrossThe Rowton House at Kings Cross, London. Rowton Houses provided cheap hostel-style accommodation for working men. Date: Date unknown
Spa / Germany / Leuk / C18ThAt the healing waters in Leuk, where people were provided with floating chess boards and writing tables due to the long periods of time spent in the water Date: Eighteenth century
Joys of an Open-TopOh the joys of driving in an open-top car - provided you are well wrapped up... Date: 1916
Halfpenny DinnersHalfpenny dinners are provided for poor children in the East End of London. Date: 1870
Cockspur StreetOn the right is the Fire Station of the Phoenix company - at this time, fire services are provided by independent companies who race one another to the scene of the fire
The Christmas Party Up to Date: Fairy Tales by Broadcast bChristmas parties this year will possess a new and fascinating attraction, both for young and old, in the shape of the latest wonder of wireless telephony
The Peoples Market, Whitechapel, London, 1868Engraving showing the interior of the Peoples Market, Whitechapel, London, 1868. This establishment reportedly provided good, cheap provisions for the poor of East London
Italian Red CrossThough many nations intervened in Russias affairs, some tried to help. Aid for Russias homeless and hungry is provided by the Italian Red Cross
The Marquis of Salisbury opening the Liverpool Docks OverheaEngraving showing the Marquis of Salisbury (1830-1903) turning on the current at the generating station, Bramley-Moore Dock, Liverpool, 4th February 1893
The Civil War in America. The interior of Fort Sumter, CharlThe interior of Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbour, after a continuous bombardment by the Federal batteries on Morrs Island. Fort Sumter provided the first engagement of the civil War
Fable / Discontented BeeThe discontented bee complains to Jupiter about her wretched and anxious life, but Jupiter considers the bee ungrateful as he has provided her with all she needs for good living
A Club of all the Sports: A famous London Society Resort byScene showing crowds enjoying an alfresco tea outside on a terrace at Ranelagh. A popular destination for society, Ranelagh pleasure gardens provided sporting facilities
Paris BombardedCARNIVAL IN PARIS - At this years Carnival, the illuminations will be provided by the German Zeppelin fleet
A Bedford-Buick ambulance presented to Colchester. The vehicle features the Delco self starting gear, lighting and ignition system
Womens Room in MosqueWomen are permitted to worship in the mosques : separate rooms are provided for them, as here in the Abd-el-Rahman mosque at Algiers
Use Recognised CrossingsPedestrians : use recognised crossing places provided for your safety
Mobile army cinemaThe Austrians provided their troops with a mobile cinema during World War I. One wagon carried an orchestra and one carried a light projector
Advertisement for Cadillac carsAdvertisment for Cadillac cars showing an illustration of the car with a war scene in background, a reference to the fact that Cadillac cars provided excellent service to the American Army in France
Manufacture of the Atlantic telegraph cableMachines covering the Atlantic cable wire with gutta percha at the Gutta Percha Companys works in Wharf Road, London. Before the advent of man-made materials, gutta percha
Brave Accordeon PlayerAt Stradella, Italy, accordeon player Guglielmo Bonfoco refuses anaesthetics for leg amputation, provided he can play his instrument during the operation
Electric Railway TrainThe Prince of Wales formally opened the new underground electric railway, three miles and a quarter in length, from King William Street in the City, passing under the Thames to the Borough
Halfway House Inn C1810An English country inn - The Halfway House - note that refreshment is provided not only for the traveller but also for his horse
Spinning Cotton / ChinaA chinese boy separate cotton thread using a bobbin and spinning device, with tension provided by a wooden spring tied to his back
Sewing Machine Dog PowerM Richard, a clothing manufacturer of Paris, uses a large number of these dog- powered motors to run his sewing machines (note the water bowl kindly provided)
Jesus and SoldierJesus depicted as protecting the soldier (provided he is fighting in a just cause, of course)
Anaesthesia / AccordionistAt Stradella, Italy, Guglielmo Bonfoco refuses anaesthetics during a leg amputation, provided he may play his piano-accordeon
Plumber at Work, 1820SThe Plumber was, originally, the man who provided the lead for use in gutters &c
Twin puppies rolling on clean washingTwin puppies, Snip and Snap, roll around on the nice clean washing so thoughtfully provided for them
Dancing the DithyrambFive Grecian ladies dance the dithyramb, to accompaniment provided by three musicians
Lady ShowersA lady showers with lovely hot water provided by her Houben water heater
Elegant Lady in SnowDesign by Paquin: black hobble skirt, fur-trimmed jacket in a bright floral print cut-away at the front & creating a tunic effect, cocked brim hat with aigrette & buckle shoes
Hose and Ladder CarriageHose and ladder carriages by Merryweathers. Each ladder was provided with sockets so that they could all be fitted together to form one long fire-escape
Gossip about Fairies 28Tom Thumb - hero of a 16th century nursery tale - is provided with a horse upon which he can perform knightly deeds
Louvre, 18th CenturyPerspective view of the Academie Royale of painting and sculpture in the Louvre - even with the ladder provided, visitors would have difficulty inspecting the highest items
Spring of Moses, EgyptLegend tells us that it was here, in the Isthmus of Suez, that Moses, leading the Israelites out of Egypt, struck a rock and provided his companions with water
Port Sunlight BrochureThe front cover of a brochure describing PORT SUNLIGHT with emphasis on working conditions and the many services provided for the workers from Soap Packers to Engine Drivers
YMCA FLAGFlag sold in the streets in aid of the lodgings provided by the Young Mens Christian Association
Dancing on RailsNo more gazing dolefully at the passing scenery - enjoy the Samba Special, the Dancing Car provided by Austria Travel Agency, with bar and buffet to add to your enjoyment !
Footman in HallThe footman turns up his nose at the plain fare provided in the servants hall
Bushnells Sub / SectionBUSHNELLs TURTLE the first submersible craft to be used in action, attacking a British ship at New York on 7 September 1776; the one-man crew provided the power manually !
Soldiers in FurSoldiers stationed at Governors Island (U.S.A.) were provided with fur hats and gloves to protect them from the severe cold wintery conditions