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Gordon HighlandersA detachment of Gordon Highlanders dip the colours to passing royalty near Buckingham Palace on Constitution Hill
LFB horse drawn steamer at modern LFB reviewLambeth, headquarters of the London Fire Brigade, hosted annual displays and regular reviews of the Brigade. A popular feature was the inclusion of the working Victorian Shand Mason horse drawn steam
Life Guards ParadeParade of the First Life Guards in Whitehall
Queen Elizabeth reviews female LFB dispatch rider, WW2Visit to LFB by Queen Elizabeth and Princess Elizabeth. Queen Elizabeth reviews a female dispatch rider at the Lambeth Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade
LCC-LFB Fire engines in the HQ drill yardLambeth fire station appliances in the drill yard together with senior officer staff cars, and a lorry delivering stores
Cartoon, Henry Irving and F B ChattertonCartoon, Henry Irving (1838-1905), legendary actor-manager, and Frederick Balsir Chatterton (1834-1886), theatre manager, with a bust of Shakespeare in the background -- Shakespearian Experimenters
Greta Garbo (1905-1990)A portrait of Greta Garbo on her yacht off Catalina Island. Greta Garbo was born in Stockholm and was spotted whilst studying at the Royal Theatre Dramatic School by the Swedish director Mauritz
Bannockburn / Bruce ReviewBefore the battle, King Robert de Bruce VIII reviews the Scottish army, who proceed to defeat the English
LCC-LFB Brigade marching band at the Annual ReviewThe Fire Brigade Band performing at the 1929 Annual Review in Victoria Park, East London. Formed after the First World War
French Army ReviewedITALIAN CAMPAIGN Napoleon reviews his army at Milano Date: December 1800
Female Munitions WorkersThe Australian Premier, William Hughes, reviews female munitions workers at Cardiff, escorted by Phyllis Ayrton
Hyde Pk Military ReviewGreat review of 80, 000 Volunteers by Queen Victoria in Hyde Park
Tsar Nicholas II and the Tsarevich Alexei, School at BakhmutRussia - Tsar Nicholas II and the Tsarevich Alexei Nikolaevich reviewing the children of the popular school Venus in Bakhmut, eastern Ukraine. Date: circa 1913
Russia - Tsar Nicholas II meets Crimean War veteransRussia - Tsar Nicholas II and his family in Sevastopol (Sebastopol) meeting and greeting veterans of the Crimean War (fought between 1853-1856)
William Ewart Gladstone's state funeral, LondonState funeral of William Ewart Gladstone, Liberal Prime Minister, his last journey from Westminster Hall to the Abbey, 28 May 1898 Date: 1898
Catherine Gladstone, wife of William Ewart GladstoneCatherine Gladstone (1812-1900), wife of William Ewart Gladstone, Liberal Prime Minister. She was the founder of convalescent homes and orphanages. Date: circa 1890s
Max Nordau, Zionist leader, writer and physicianMax Nordau (1849-1923), Zionist leader, writer and physician Date: circa 1890s
Edouard Adolphe Drumont, French writer and politicianEdouard Adolphe Drumont (1844-1917), French antisemitic writer and politician Date: circa 1880s
Joseph Chamberlain, caricature by Harry FurnissJoseph Chamberlain, Liberal politician, caricature by Harry Furniss Date: circa 1890s
H G Wells, English authorH G Wells (1866-1946), English author, as a young man Date: circa 1880s
Cartoon, The Alliance Wheel, Uncle Sam and John BullCartoon, The Alliance Wheel, Uncle Sam (Jonathan) and John Bull riding a tandem with maps as wheels - a satirical comment on the relationship between Britain and America Date: 1898
RMS Titanic - letter and envelope from W T SteadRMS Titanic - a one page typed letter, with envelope, from W T Stead to his friend and biographer Edith K Harper, on The Review of Reviews headed notepaper, dated 13 November 1891
Kenneth Tynan with J B PriestleyKenneth Peacock Tynan (1927-1980), influential and often controversial English theatre critic and writer. Seen here (left) with J B (John Boynton) Priestley (1894-1984)
Kenneth Tynan, English theatre critic and writerKenneth Peacock Tynan (1927-1980), influential and often controversial English theatre critic and writer. Date: circa 1960s
Reviews Troops Lyon Napoleon I Scenes Eventsreviews, troops, lyon, napoleon, i, scenes, events, 1815, returning, elba, army, before, leading, defeat, death, waterloo, history, historical, 10034890
The Medal and the Maid, musical comedy at the Lyric Theatre, Tom B Daviss company, book by Owen Hall, lyrics by C H Taylor, music by Sidney Jones. Date: 1900s
Cartoon, The New Hamlet - Waiting for the Verdict - the Shakespearean actor Wilson Barrett (1846-1904) waits for the reviews of his new production to come in. 1884
Cartoon, The Coming Rosalind, Violet Vanbrugh and F C Burnand - Shall I be safe in these, Mr Burnand? Burnand is holding a copy of the Fortnightly Review
King Arthur addresses a KnightKing Arthur was a (possibly mythical) British King from the 5th and early 6th Century, who is believed to have fought the Saxon invaders
King Edward VII and Scottish soldiers, 1905King Edward VII(1841-1910) reviews a Highland regiment. Date: October 1905
WW2 - HM King George VI visits the BEF, December 1939WW2 - HM King George VI saluting French soldiers just prior to departure back to England following his first visit to the BEF (British Expeditionary Force) in France, December 1939. Date: 1939
Queen Victoria reviews troops for the Ashanti WarShe reviews troops for the Ashanti War, at Windsor Date: 1895
LFB - a Shand Mason MFB steam pump and crewLambeth LFB headquarters hosted regular annual displays and reviews. A popular feature was the inclusion of the working Victorian horse-drawn steam fire pump with the crew in period dress
Queen Elizabeth II inspecting firefightersVisit of Queen Elizabeth II to the Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade, Lambeth
Naval review at Spithead, HampshireKing George V reviewing the British naval fleet at Spithead, Hampshire. The Fleet Review is a British tradition, in which the reigning monarch reviews the massed Royal Navy
Cartoon, Mr Pettitt, The Spiders WebCartoon, Mr Pettitt takes the Spiders Web to a better Pitch. A satirical comment on Henry Alfred Pettitt (1848-1893), British actor and dramatist, with a reference to the title of one of his plays
Cover design, The Man in the Moon, a magazine which ran for just over two years. The editors were Albert Smith and Angus B Reach. late 1840s
Caricature, Sir Squire Bancroft and Mowbray MorrisCaricature, Sir Squire Bancroft (1841-1926), English actor-manager, and Mowbray Morris, theatre critic, with other critics in the background enjoying food and drink in the Critics Buffet
Advert / Henkell ChampagneHenkell Champagne - Frederick the Great reviews his troops Date: 1908
Napoleon at Jena (VernetBATTLE OF JENA Napoleon reviews his men before they go into battle against the Prussians; their victory will give Napoleon command over all Prussia Date: 14 October 1806
Sir Alan Patrick HerbertSIR ALAN PATRICK HERBERT English journalist and writer. Author of theatrical reviews, musicals and operettas. Date: 1890 - 1971
Allies Outside ParisAfter defeating Napoleon at Waterloo, the Allies march south and camp outside Paris, where Wellington reviews the British troops beneath the heights of Montmartre Date: 21 October 1815
Womans Love by Annie AlleynReverse page of a promotional flyer for Womans Love by Annie Alleyn, adapted from La Dame aux Camelias by Alexandre Dumas the Younger. (Theatre du Vaudeville, Paris, 2nd May 1852)
White Cargo by Leon GordonPromotional flyer for White Cargo by Leon Gordon from the novel Hells Playground by Vera Simonton. First produced in England, at the Playhouse Theatre, 15th May 1924
A Showmans Sweetheart by Arthur LawInside pages of a promotional flyer for A Showmans Sweetheart by Arthur Law; music G. Byng. First produced at the Queens Theatre, Crouch End, 29th August 1898
Pantaloon by J M BarriePromotional flyer for Pantaloon by J. M. Barrie. First produced at the Duke of Yorks Theatre, 5th April 1905. Inside pages of a 4-page touring flyer
A Night in Town by H A SherburnReverse side of a promotional flyer for A Night in Town by H. A. Sherburn. First produced at the Strand Theatre (matinee), 21st April 1891, and Royalty Theatre, 27th June 1894
Shand Mason MFB horse-drawn steam pump and crewA Shand Mason MFB horse-drawn steam pump and crew, taking part in a special drill display given to chief officers of provincial fire brigades on 13 October 1937
Horse-drawn fire vehicle and crew in displayA horse-drawn fire vehicle and crew in traditional dress, taking part in a special drill display given on 13 October 1937 to Chief Officers of provincial fire brigades. Date: 1937
Weekly LFB drill display with manual and motor pumpsWeekly LFB drill display with an old manual pump and a modern turbine motor pump both brought into action, 26 August 1936. Date: 1936
Weekly LFB drill display with old manual pumpWeekly LFB drill display with an old manual pump brought into action, 26 August 1936. Date: 1936
Shand Mason horse-drawn manual pump and crewA Shand Mason horse-drawn manual pump, with crew from Red Cross Street fire station in traditional costume, taking part in the 1932 Lord Mayors Show, City of London
Queen Elizabeth II inspecting firefighters, LondonVisit of Queen Elizabeth II to the Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade, Lambeth, on 9 June 1977. Date: 1977
Royal visit to LFB Lambeth HQ, WW2Queen Elizabeth and Princess Elizabeth at a Review of Firewomen at the Lambeth Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade during the Second World War. Date: 1944
Prince of Wales at London Fire Brigade Annual ReviewThe Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII) at the Annual Review of the London Fire Brigade in Victoria Park. Date: 1929
Lord Snell at London Fire Brigade Annual ReviewLord Snell (Chairman of the Council) at London Fire Brigade Annual Review in Victoria Park, 30 June 1934, inspecting firefighters wearing Proto breathing equipment. Date: 1934
Firefighters operating old pump at special drill displayFirefighters operating an old pump at a special drill display given on 13 October 1937 to Chief Officers of provincial fire brigades. Date: 1937
Old pump at special drill displayMen bringing out an old pump for a special drill display given on 13 October 1937 to Chief Officers of provincial fire brigades. Date: 1937
LFB horse-drawn steamer at modern reviewLambeth LFB headquarters hosted regular annual displays and reviews. A popular feature was the inclusion of the working Victorian Shand Mason horse-drawn steam fire pump
LCC-London Fire Brigade Royal Review in Hyde ParkLondon Fire Brigade annual review in Hyde Park, by King Edward VII. Queen Alexandra and the royal children were accompanying him
WWI - King George receives a greeting from the troopsWWI - King George V, whilst visting the front, receives a greeting from the troops and returns their cheers with a salute. Date: circa 1916
Lieutenant-General Zasulich reviews Chinese RegimentLieutenant-General Zasulich with his staff at the front reviews the Chinese Regiment. Mikhail Ivanovich Zasulich (18431910) was a general in the Imperial Russian Army
Inspector of reviewsInspector of Reviews
LFB horse-drawn steamer at modern reviewLambeth LFB headquarters hosted annual displays and regular reviews. A popular feature was the inclusion of the working Victorian Shand Mason horse-drawn steam fire pump
Shand Mason MFB steam pump and crewA Shand Mason Metropolitan Fire Brigade horse-drawn steam pump and crew, taking part in a special drill display given for chief officers of provincial fire brigades on 13 October 1937
London Fire Brigade firefighters on parade during a visit by Queen Elizabeth II to the Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade, Lambeth
Inspection of firefighters at LFB Headquarters, Lambeth, during a visit by Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II visiting the London Fire BrigadeVisit of Queen Elizabeth II to the London Fire Brigade, Lambeth. Seen here outside a church building
Duke of Edinburgh inspecting firefightersVisit of the Duke of Edinburgh to the Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade, Lambeth
Queen Elizabeth II visits LFB Headquarters, LambethVisit of Queen Elizabeth II to the Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade, Lambeth
Queen Elizabeth II visit to LFB Headquarters, LambethVisit of Queen Elizabeth II to the Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade, Lambeth
Queen Elizabeth II at the LFB Annual Review in LambethQueen Elizabeth II at the Annual Review of the London Fire Brigade, Lambeth HQ on 11 November 1966
Queen Elizabeth in a car after reviewing firewomen, WW2Review by Queen Elizabeth and Princess Elizabeth of firewomen at the Lambeth Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade -- leaving by car after the review
Queen Elizabeth reviews firewomen at Lambeth, WW2Review by Queen Elizabeth and Princess Elizabeth of firewomen at the Lambeth Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade
Queen Elizabeth on a balcony reviewing firewomen, WW2Review by Queen Elizabeth and Princess Elizabeth of firewomen at the Lambeth Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade
Queen Elizabeth reviews firewomen at Lambeth HQ, WW2Review by Queen Elizabeth and Princess Elizabeth of firewomen at the Lambeth Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade
Queen Elizabeth inspects firewomen on parade, WW2Review by Queen Elizabeth and Princess Elizabeth of firewomen at the Lambeth Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade
Queen Elizabeth meeting firewomen at Lambeth HQ, WW2Review by Queen Elizabeth and Princess Elizabeth of firewomen at the Lambeth Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade
Queen Elizabeth stepping out of a car, LFB Lambeth HQReview by Queen Elizabeth and Princess Elizabeth of firewomen at the Lambeth Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade
Duke of Edinburgh reviewing London firefightersPrince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on an informal visit to Brigade headquarters. Here he is visiting the Lambeth River fire station on the Albert Embankment, SE1
Duke of Edinburgh visiting London firefightersPrince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on a visit to the London Fire Brigade headquarters at Lambeth. Here he is talking to a squad of recruit firemen undertaking their basic training
Prince of Wales at London Fire Brigade Annual ReviewThe Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII) at the Annual Review of the London Fire Brigade in Victoria Park
King Edward VII at Annual Review, Hyde Park, LondonKing Edward VII at the LFB Annual Review in Hyde Park, London
LCC-LFB Firefighters cheering (hip-hip-hooray)Officers and firefighters give three cheers for the Annual Reviews Inspecting Officer, Lord Snell of Plumstead, Chairman of the London County Council
