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Background imageReady Collection: Red Cross Dog Waiting

Red Cross Dog Waiting
A Malinois (Belgian Shepherd Dog) trained for work as a French Red Cross dog. Duc II, stands ready for action

Background imageReady Collection: Flower in her Hair by David Wright

Flower in her Hair by David Wright
Lovely pin-up by David Wright depicting a slender woman in a strapless black evening dress at her dressing table fixing a flower into her swept up hair. c.1950

Background imageReady Collection: Gliders ready for Operation Market Garden Second World War

Gliders ready for Operation Market Garden Second World War
Photograph showing gliders and men of the Allied Airborne Army, on an airfield somewhere in Britain, September 1944

Background imageReady Collection: Lancaster Bombers ready to take off, 1942

Lancaster Bombers ready to take off, 1942
Photograph of an Avro Lancaster heavy bomber at a British airfield, ready to take off, somewhere in England, 1942

Background imageReady Collection: Ww1 Postcard Bulldogs

Ww1 Postcard Bulldogs
Patriotic British bulldogs: We re Ready !

Background imageReady Collection: Oxford Vs Cambridge 1873

Oxford Vs Cambridge 1873
The Boat Race - Ready to Start

Background imageReady Collection: Glymiel Jelly - Nobody in OUR family suffers from chapped hands

Glymiel Jelly - Nobody in OUR family suffers from chapped hands. Glymiel Jelly stops all that. Date: c.1924

Background imageReady Collection: Man prepares his hair ready for his wedding day - Djibouti

Man prepares his hair ready for his wedding day - Djibouti, East Africa. Date: 1908

Background imageReady Collection: Rolls Royce / Snecma Olympus 593 Mk602 standard engine

Rolls Royce / Snecma Olympus 593 Mk602 standard engine
Rolls-Royce/Snecma Olympus 593 Mk602 production standard engine ready to leave the assembly shop for testbed running at the Rolls-Royce Bristol Engine Division

Background imageReady Collection: The coronation of King George VI

The coronation of King George VI in Westminster Abbey, London, showing the moment the king is crowned.Date: 1937

Background imageReady Collection: The Arrival of the First Thor Ballistic Missile to RAF Bom

The Arrival of the First Thor Ballistic Missile to RAF Bom
Photograph of the delivery of first Thor Ballistic Missile to an RAF Base in Norfolk, 19th September 1958

Background imageReady Collection: Blackburn Kangaroo, G-EAOW, has arrived at Hounslow Aer?

Blackburn Kangaroo, G-EAOW, has arrived at Hounslow Aer?
Blackburn Kangaroo, G-EAOW, has arrived at Hounslow Aerodrome ready for the attempt on the 10, 000 prize for the flight to Australia

Background imageReady Collection: French lady getting ready to go out in her boudoir

French lady getting ready to go out in her boudoir - she check the powder on her nose - " Yes, that is just perfect!" Date: circa 1910s

Background imageReady Collection: GLC-LFB Fire in Lambeth Road, SE11

GLC-LFB Fire in Lambeth Road, SE11
A Merryweather turntable ladder stands ready whilst fire crews wearing Proto oxygen breathing apparatus tackle a blaze in Victoria House & Victoria Mansions, South Lambeth Road, South Lambeth

Background imageReady Collection: Lt. Shackleton, Captain Scott and Dr. Wilson, Antarctica, 19

Lt. Shackleton, Captain Scott and Dr. Wilson, Antarctica, 19
Photograph showing Lt. Shackleton, Captain Scott and Dr. Wilson, ready for their dash towards the South Pole, during the National Antarctic Expedition of 1901-04

Background imageReady Collection: A Meet of the New Forest Buck-Hounds at Fountain Court, Broo

A Meet of the New Forest Buck-Hounds at Fountain Court, Broo
Members of the New Forest Buck-hounds meet at Fountain Court, the hunters and dogs at the ready

Background imageReady Collection: Gay Men / Elegant 1909

Gay Men / Elegant 1909
Two gay men getting ready to go out on the town

Background imageReady Collection: Children Sledging

Children Sledging
Four children position their sledges, ready for a downhill race!

Background imageReady Collection: Sport / Cricket / W G Grace

Sport / Cricket / W G Grace
W G Grace, ready to receive the ball

Background imageReady Collection: Gordons Gimlet Cocktail advertisement

Gordons Gimlet Cocktail advertisement
Advertisement for pre-mixed Gordons Gimlet Cocktail. A gimlet traditionally includes gin, lime and soda. Date: 1935

Background imageReady Collection: RAF Bomb-Aimer at his position; Second World War, 1943

RAF Bomb-Aimer at his position; Second World War, 1943
Photograph showing a Royal Air Force bomb-aimer at his position with the bomb release cable ready in his right hand, November 1943

Background imageReady Collection: Boys Scrumping

Boys Scrumping
Two boys, use a long pole, to knock apples from a tree while a little girl makes ready to collect them. The elder girl seems unconvinced regarding the legality of scrumping

Background imageReady Collection: Arriving home to Supper

Arriving home to Supper
A couple arrive home to find their supper is ready in the Patent Triplex Grate

Background imageReady Collection: LCC-LFB Holloway fire station appliance room

LCC-LFB Holloway fire station appliance room
Station 76 was Holloway fire station, North London, located in Mayton Street, opened in 1907

Background imageReady Collection: Periscopes in Trenches

Periscopes in Trenches
With shells bursting overhead and trench mortar ready, Seaforth Highlanders watch through a periscope for the Germans

Background imageReady Collection: Ancient Assyrian Costume

Ancient Assyrian Costume
ANCIENT ASSYRIA Weaponry and armour of Warriors, the King in his court regalia and ready for battle and the costume of his body guard. Date: B.C

Background imageReady Collection: Policemen in station parade room, London

Policemen in station parade room, London
Four policemen stand ready in their uniforms, with notebooks, whistles and truncheons, in the station parade room at Ruislip, north west London, watched by their commanding officer

Background imageReady Collection: Ready made Farms in Western Canada Poster

Ready made Farms in Western Canada Poster offering a new home in Canada with Canadian Pacific

Background imageReady Collection: Lady in pink underwear by Barribal

Lady in pink underwear by Barribal
Painting of a young woman with dark glossy hair, captured in the middle of getting ready. She sits in pink lingerie and stockings, having just brushed and tied a matching pink ribbon in her hair

Background imageReady Collection: Nothing to Wear by A. K. Macdonald

Nothing to Wear by A. K. Macdonald
The Universal Cry - a situation that many women can identify with, nothing to wear. A young woman in her underwear becomes increasingly frustrated as she tries to find an outfit in the morning

Background imageReady Collection: Woman Cooking 1960S

Woman Cooking 1960S
A woman in an apron holds a saucepan ready over the hob as she turns it on

Background imageReady Collection: French Street Conjuror

French Street Conjuror
A French street magician with his trestle table set up ready to perform the cup and ball trick and con some punters out of their money Date: circa 1805

Background imageReady Collection: Fokker Dr I with Pfalz D III in background

Fokker Dr I with Pfalz D III in background
Fokker Dr I German fighter triplane with a Pfalz D III in the background. The Fokkers pilot prepares for takeoff, with a mechanic ready to swing the propeller and two more in attendance

Background imageReady Collection: Arsenal & Newcastle. Bateup ready to save for the Arsenal

Arsenal & Newcastle. Bateup ready to save for the Arsenal
Slide showing a photograph from a football match with the words: Arsenal & Newcastle. Bateup ready to save for the Arsenal. Edwin (Teddy) Bateup (16 May 1881 29 April 1939). Part of Box 366

Background imageReady Collection: Watch Mother! A Mother Cat and her two kittens await a mouses departure from its

Watch Mother! A Mother Cat and her two kittens await a mouses departure from its lair with extreme interest (and patience!). Date: 1940s

Background imageReady Collection: Salvation Army Womens Night Shelter, East London

Salvation Army Womens Night Shelter, East London
The Salvation Army night shelter for women opened in 1889 at 194 Hanbury Street, Whitechapel in the East End of London

Background imageReady Collection: Leaving Queenstown

Leaving Queenstown
A large crowd of Irish emigrants gather at the harbour at Queenstown ready to depart for a new life in America

Background imageReady Collection: Greek warrior

Greek warrior
A hoplite Greek warrior with dagger drawn and shield at the ready

Background imageReady Collection: Britannia and her Pets

Britannia and her Pets
Britannia and her pets, the British lion and the Indian tiger are ready to take on Afghanistan

Background imageReady Collection: COAL GOING UP / 1910

COAL GOING UP / 1910
Tubs of coal arrive at the bottom of the lift shaft, ready to be hauled up to the surface, at the Clay Cross mine at Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England

Background imageReady Collection: Concrete Transporter

Concrete Transporter
A builder climbing into a ready-mix concrete transporter lorry

Background imageReady Collection: Advertisement for Viota cake mixes

Advertisement for Viota cake mixes, marketed by Stoddart & Hansford Ltd of Islington Green, London

Background imageReady Collection: World War II transport planes & gliders ready England

World War II transport planes & gliders ready England
Vintage World War II photograph - transport planes and gliders ready for takeoff in England, for landings in the Netherlands

Background imageReady Collection: Shadow Caravan (closed) - harnessed to a Clyno Car

Shadow Caravan (closed) - harnessed to a Clyno Car
Ready for the Road: A Shadow Trailer Caravan (closed and ready to move off), harnessed to a Clyno Car. 1927

Background imageReady Collection: The second de Havilland DH88 Comet G-ACSR ready for flight

The second de Havilland DH88 Comet G-ACSR ready for flight
The second de Havilland DH88 Comet, G-ACSR, ready for flight test just before dark following the pre-race accident

Background imageReady Collection: Spain. Second Republic (1931-1936). J󶥮es

Spain. Second Republic (1931-1936). J󶥮es
" Spain. Second Republic (1931-1936). " J󶥮 es!! Vosotros sois la esperanza del ma񡮡

Background imageReady Collection: Apprentice Hotpot

Apprentice Hotpot
A group of hungry apprentices get ready to tuck into a hotpot at a aeronautical school. Date: 1930s

Background imageReady Collection: Lady at dressing table - WWI postcard by George Ranstead

Lady at dressing table - WWI postcard by George Ranstead
Lovely, decorative illustration by amateur, soldier artist of the Great War, George Ranstead, depicting a lady at her dressing table. circa 1916

Background imageReady Collection: Spring Blossoms on Sale

Spring Blossoms on Sale
Two pretty & fashionable German flower girls offer ready-made bouquets from their stall

Background imageReady Collection: Song of Sixpence 2 / 3

Song of Sixpence 2 / 3
The King stands ready to carve the enormous pie... (2 of 3)

Background imageReady Collection: The Twins by Cecil Aldin, title page

The Twins by Cecil Aldin, title page
The twin dogs of the title, looking alert and ready for the events about to take place in the book

Background imageReady Collection: Comic patriotic postcard, little girl with four boys - police volunteer

Comic patriotic postcard, little girl with four boys - police volunteer, soldier, sailor, and a boy wearing a Derby Scheme armband, showing that he is signed up and ready for active service

Background imageReady Collection: Comic patriotic postcard, wartime recruitment - little boy wearing his armband at the seaside

Comic patriotic postcard, wartime recruitment - little boy wearing his armband at the seaside

Background imageReady Collection: Comic patriotic postcard, wartime recruitment - man with Derby Scheme armband

Comic patriotic postcard, wartime recruitment - man with Derby Scheme armband, showing that he is signed up and ready for active service, as and when required. Date: circa 1915

Background imageReady Collection: Comic postcard, passengers on an underground train - the man standing is wearing a Derby Scheme armband

Comic postcard, passengers on an underground train - the man standing is wearing a Derby Scheme armband, showing that he is signed up and ready for active service, as and when required

Background imageReady Collection: Comic patriotic postcard

Comic patriotic postcard, wartime recruitment - under the Derby Scheme men could be signed up and ready for active service, to be called upon as and when required. Date: circa 1915

Background imageReady Collection: Comic postcard, Plump woman waiting for husband to return home. Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump woman waiting for husband to return home. Date: early 20th century

Background imageReady Collection: Comic postcard, Tipsy man arriving home - Entering the war zone. Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Tipsy man arriving home - Entering the war zone. Date: early 20th century

Background imageReady Collection: Three ready to wear cruising outfits for women. Date: 1935

Three ready to wear cruising outfits for women. Date: 1935

Background imageReady Collection: With rifles levelled ready for action

With rifles levelled ready for action. The Provisional Government was most anxious to avoid further bloodshed, photograph showing Governmen troops strongly barricated at a street corner

Background imageReady Collection: The Royal Mint - Ready for Moulding Machine 1902

The Royal Mint - Ready for Moulding Machine 1902
Removing crucibles of molten silver liquid from the furnace. A pile of other crucibles stands to the right of the view. Date: 1902

Background imageReady Collection: Labour Saving by Heath Robinson. No. 2 - The Morning Starter

Labour Saving by Heath Robinson. No. 2 - The Morning Starter

Background imageReady Collection: Judgement of God. Two knights fight a duel. Engraving

Judgement of God. Two knights fight a duel. Engraving
Middle Ages. Judgement of God. Trials by means of duels and combats to elucidate who was the possessor of the truth or to be right. Each side chose a champion to act on their behalf

Background imageReady Collection: A French baker sits in his cart ready to deliver his bread

A French baker sits in his cart ready to deliver his bread, his dog stands ready to move off. Date: 1906

Background imageReady Collection: WW1 - The British Lion wide awake and ready for action

WW1 - The British Lion wide awake and ready for action
WW1 era postcard sent in December 1914 - By this stage, the British Lion (sat on a large Union flag was " wide awake" and ready for action. Date: 1914

Background imageReady Collection: WWI Poster, Be Ready! Join Now

WWI Poster, Be Ready! Join Now
Be Ready! Join Now. Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster, with a soldier in silhouette on yellow background. Date: 1915

Background imageReady Collection: Thorp T-11 Sky Scooter NX91312

Thorp T-11 Sky Scooter NX91312. Designed in the US by John Thorp in 1945, the T-11 was intended to be home-built. NX91312 was one of eight prototypes built by Thorp in 1946

Background imageReady Collection: Western Australia - Aborigine Elders ready for a Corroboree

Western Australia - Aborigine Elders ready for a Corroboree
Western Australia, Australia - Five Australian Aborigine Elders ready for a Corroboree (an an Australian Aboriginal dance ceremony which may take the form of a sacred ritual or an informal gathering)

Background imageReady Collection: LFB certificate of commendation, Fireman A J Coleman

LFB certificate of commendation, Fireman A J Coleman, who rescued three people at a fire at Archer Street, Notting Hill, West London, on 16 August 1921, signed by Arthur R Dyer, Chief Officer

Background imageReady Collection: Douglas AD-4W Skyraider / Skyraider AEW. 1 G-31-12

Douglas AD-4W Skyraider / Skyraider AEW. 1 G-31-12
Douglas AD-4W Skyraider / Skyraider AEW.1 G-31-12 (msn 7850, ex USN 126867, ex RN WV181), seen at RNAY Abbotsinch, circa May 1963 with B-class registration

Background imageReady Collection: Douglas AD-4W Skyraider / Skyraider AEW. 1 G-31-2

Douglas AD-4W Skyraider / Skyraider AEW. 1 G-31-2
Douglas AD-4W Skyraider / Skyraider AEW.1 G-31-2 (msn 7946, ex USN 127949, ex RN WT951), seen at RNAY Abbotsinch, circa July 1963 with B-class registration

Background imageReady Collection: Hiller XROE-1 Rotorcycle

Hiller XROE-1 Rotorcycle at an air display, passing the US Army Square Dance helicopter team, who are ready to begin their sequence. Date: circa 1958

Background imageReady Collection: Tornado at Gibraltar

Tornado at Gibraltar
A Panavia Tornado GR.1 of No.20 Squadron Royal Air Force, ready for crew-in at RAF Gibraltar. Date: circa 1989

Background imageReady Collection: Bales of cotton, ready for shipment - USA

Bales of cotton, ready for shipment - USA. Date: circa 1911

Background imageReady Collection: Edgar Percival EP.9 Prospector G-APIA

Edgar Percival EP.9 Prospector G-APIA (msn 33, to VH-FBY), of Skyspread Australia at Stapleford Tawney, ready for export with sister-ship G-APIB, (msn 34, to VH-FBZ, to VH-DCM), in February 1958

Background imageReady Collection: Edgar Percival EP.9 Prospector G-APIA

Edgar Percival EP.9 Prospector G-APIA (msn 33, to VH-FBY), of Skyspread Australia at Stapleford Tawney, ready for export with sister-ship G-APIB, (msn 34, to VH-FBZ, to VH-DCM), in February 1958

Background imageReady Collection: Edgar Percival EP.9 Prospector G-APIA

Edgar Percival EP.9 Prospector G-APIA (msn 33, to VH-FBY), of Skyspread Australia at Stapleford Tawney, ready for export with sister-ship G-APIB, (msn 34, to VH-FBZ, to VH-DCM), in February 1958

Background imageReady Collection: Edgar Percival EP.9 Prospector G-APIA

Edgar Percival EP.9 Prospector G-APIA (msn 33, to VH-FBY), of Skyspread Australia at Stapleford Tawney, ready for export with sister-ship G-APIB, (msn 34, to VH-FBZ, to VH-DCM), in February 1958

Background imageReady Collection: Edgar Percival EP.9 Prospector G-APIA

Edgar Percival EP.9 Prospector G-APIA (msn 33, to VH-FBY), of Skyspread Australia at Stapleford Tawney, ready for export with sister-ship G-APIB, (msn 34, to VH-FBZ, to VH-DCM), in February 1958

Background imageReady Collection: Advert for Tricoline artificial silk fabric

Advert for Tricoline artificial silk fabric, with illustration of a young woman studying a dress pattern with her fabric laid out ready for cutting. Date: 1920s

Background imageReady Collection: Ready to launch, Construction of RMS Queen Elizabeth

Ready to launch, Construction of RMS Queen Elizabeth

Background imageReady Collection: Sopwith Camels ready to fly over German lines - WW1

Sopwith Camels ready to fly over German lines - WW1
Sopwith Camels ready to fly over German lines during the First World War

Background imageReady Collection: British tanks ready to attack during the First World War

British tanks ready to attack during the First World War

Background imageReady Collection: Family ready for tennis

Family ready for tennis



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