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The man who drank the bands champagne by H. M. BatemanIllustration by H. M. Bateman showing a man in evening dress quaffing a glass of champagne watched by an astonished orchestra
A Madame Yevonde portrait of Baba BeatonMiss Baba Beaton is the younger of the two beautiful and attractive Beaton girls. They are among the most popular of the blonde ex-debs, and no party is complete without them
Hercule Poirot, 1923Portrait of the fictional Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, published in The Sketch in 1923. At that time Agatha Christie was regularly published in The Sketch and this painting of her character
The Man Who Bid Half-A-Guinea At Tattersall s, by H. M. BatA humorous illustration showing a man who has caused havoc at the races. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch, the Tatler and the Bystander
A Madame Yevonde portrait of Lady Daphne Finch-HattonLady Daphne Finch-Hatton was the eldest daughter of the Earl and Countess of Winchilsea and Nottingham. The photograph shows her in a serious mood, with Whisky
The Italian MajorA portrait oil painting of Italian Major, Sir Filippo de Filippi, who regularly gave lectures on the sanitary conditions in the Italian Army
Financial Records?Manuscript records on paper, possibly financial or legal records. Probably originally pages from a volume or volumes, they have been cut into regularly sized rectangles
ST ELISABETH FLAGELLATEDSaint Elisabeth of Hungary, after death of husband, devotes herself to pious works and penance, is regularly flagellated by her confessor circa 1230
Moving House, Spalding, LincolnshireHouse moving on the Lincolnshire Fens around 1910. Farmworkers regularly moved between tied cottages to find work. Often the local farm cart was the only way of moving their belongings Date
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - On LeaveThis little lass looks as if she is going on holiday - she has an umbrella! Despite the war people still took breaks and this sort of postcard featured regularly in messages back home
The Vale of HealthView of the Vale of Health, Hampstead, London. Those who wished to attract visitors or new residents invented and promoted the Vale of Health name, which was first recorded in 1801
The Four-in-Hand ClubThe Four-In-Hand Club, a coach driving club, was founded in April 1808, by Charles Buxton, the inventor of the Buxton bit, along with some friends
Bristol Boxkite replica, flying at Wainfleet for filming of Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines, at Wainfleet, Lincolnshire in September 1964
Heston Type 1 Phoenix G-AESV, owned by Standard Telephonics at Brooklands. G-AESV was impressed into the Royal Air Force as X2891for No.24 Squadron; Aeroplane & Armament Experimental Establishment at
Lancaster County Lunatic Asylum - Patients GalleryTwo nurses stand on Gallery 5 at Lancaster County Lunatic Asylum. Behind them regularly spaced doors lead to the patients individual rooms
Josie, six year old, Bertha, six years old, Sophie, 10 years old, all shuck regularly. Maggioni Canning Co. Location: Port Royal, South Carolina. Date 1911 February
The Mannequin Who Made The Most Of It, by H. M. BatemanA humorous illustration showing a fashion mannequin taking to the catwalk, entrancing all the audience. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch
Home Chat magazine coverA front cover illustration from a womans magazine by artist David Wright. Wright regularly contributed to The Sketch during the 1940 s
The Faster Train, by H. M. BatemanIllustration by H. M. Bateman showing terrified passengers enduring a white knuckle ride on the direct train. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch
Mile End Scandal - Guardians in CourtIn 190, builder James Calcutt was convicted of fraud after regularly overcharging the Mile End Old Town Board of Guardians for work he had carried out
Mile End Scandal - Three Crowns Public HouseIn 1907, builder James Calcutt was convicted of fraud after regularly overcharging the Mile End Old Town Board of Guardians for work he had carried out
Mile End Scandal - James Calcutts premisesIn 190, builder James Calcutt was convicted of fraud after regularly overcharging the Mile End Old Town Board of Guardians for work he had carried out. This is a view of his business premises
A little spinner in Globe Cotton Mill. Augusta, Ga. The overseer admitted she was regularly employed. Location: Augusta, Georgia. Date 1909 January
Camel CaravanA camel caravan in Oman - only in the heart of the Arabian Gulf do the caravan bells still sound regularly. The huge, noble camels stride in peace among oven-hot rocks. Date: 1930s
The Man Who Blew His Nose In A Silence Zone, by H. M. BatemIllustration by H. M. Bateman showing a man disturbing the peace in a residential area. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch, the Tatler and the Bystander
The Bystander Special Flying NumberFront cover from The Bystander special flying number showing a group of elegantly-dressed passengers boarding an Imperial Airways flight
The Homme Who Cherched The Femme, by H. M. BatemanA humorous illustration showing a stressed husband carrying all of his wifes Christmas shopping. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch
The Income Official Cuts A Few Figures On The Ice, by H. MA humorous illustration showing an accountant carving numbers into the ice whilst skating. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch
The Woman Who Spent 10 In A Woolworth Store, by H. M. BateA humorous illustration showing a lady who has bought everything in a department store. Woolworths was particularly renowned for its low-cost goods
Modern magazine cover by David WrightA front cover illustration from a womans magazine by artist David Wright. Wright regularly contributed to The Sketch during the 1940 s
Modern Weekly magazine cover by David WrightA front cover illustration from a womans magazine by artist David Wright. Wright regularly contributed to The Sketch during the 1940 s
Home Chat magazine cover by David WrightA front cover illustration from a womans magazine by artist David Wright. Wright regularly contributed to The Sketch during the 1940 s
Modern Chat magazine cover by David WrightA front cover illustration from a womans magazine by artist David Wright. Wright regularly contributed to The Sketch during the 1940 s
Cook Doesn t Feel Like It, by H. M. BatemanA humorous illustration showing a cook relaxing after deciding not to prepare dinner. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch, the Tatler and the Bystander
Cigarette, Old Man? By H. M. BatemanIllustration by H. M. Bateman showing a man smoking an extremely large cigar, offering a disgruntled looking gentleman a comparatively tiny cigarette
Prince John of Wales (1905-1919), youngest son of King George V and Queen Mary, pictured here wearing a dress. Until after the First World War it was normal to dress small boys
The Man Who Crept Into The Royal Enclosure In A Bowler, H. MA humorous illustration showing a man in the incorrect dress getting a lot of disapproving glances. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch
H. M. Bateman in his studioHenry Mayo Bateman at work in his studio. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to The Sketch, The Tatler and The Bystander
A Madame Yevonde portrait of Mrs Winston ChurchillGraciousness, enterprise, dignity, staunchness, a sympathetic outlook and an acute sense of humour are all characteristics of Mrs (Clementine) Churchill
Doing his Little BitHumorous illustration from the First World War period showing a boy scout leading three German soldiers, plus a Zeppelin behind him. Earnshaw regularly drew boy scouts
Group Meeting of the Family Colonisation Loan Society, 1852Mrs Chisholm set up the Family Colonisation Loan Society to enable poor families to save regularly to cover the cost of emigration. Donations were also made by the wealthy
Seamen casting the log, Atlantic Ocean, 1870Engraving showing four sailors casting the log to check the speed of their ship, Atlantic Ocean, 1870. This drawing was made aboard the Atlantic steamer
Zena Dare, 1925Photograph of Zena Dare (1887-1975) the English actress, who was christened Florence Hariette Zena Dones, pictured in 1925
Elizabeth I Deer HuntQueen Elizabeth I at a deer hunt. As a keen devotee of the sport, she hunted regularly until she was sixty-seven years old