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The Ghost Story by Alfred BestallA family sit in the dark by a blazing fire, rigid with fear while listening to a ghost story told by an aged relative. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to them, the sceptre of a medieval knight
This Weeks Woggles! XV. - Affection by Cecil AldinNumber XV in a series of illustration by artist Cecil Aldin starring his pet Sealyham Terrier, Woggles. Here, Woggles enjoys a little snack slipped to him by his female owner who sits in an armchair
Poster, Sir Robert Fossetts Circus and Zoo, featuring lions and an elephant. Date: circa 1950s
Advert / Wrights SoapWrights Coal Tar Soap: Britains Might is (W)right
The new ballroom at the Savoy by FishDevotees of Terpsichore in the new ballroom at the Savoy Hotel, London. Date: 1926
On with the dance by Lewis BaumerA fancy dress ball in full swing in the early 1920s with couples on the dance floor in costume and balloons and streamers filling the air. Date: 1921
A view in the Island of Jamaica, of the spring-head of Roaring River on the estate of William Beckford esqr. Date 1778 Mar. 25th
Club in the Latin Quarter of Montparnasse, Paris, 1920sA scene in the bohemian environment of a club in the Latin Quarter of Montparnasse, Paris, during the 1920s. The Graphic comments, " Cocktails
The Boys Of The Roaring BlueAn illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for The Boys Of The Roaring Blue, words and music by J. Walter Nayes, seen pictured on the right, on behalf of the city of Cardiff Spitfire fund. Date: circa 1940
Le Voeu Exauce Part 2Part two of a pair of illustrations, which shows a finely dressed lady immersed in a plume of dust created by a motor vehicle roaring down the road
VITTORIO EMANUELE DIESNewsboys do a roaring trade in papers announcing the death of Vittorio Amenuele II, first ruler of United Italy. Date: 1878
Three flappers in cloche hats - a 1960s version of 1920s style! Date: 1960s
Double page spread from The Tatler, reporting on Captain Neil MacEacheans novel party held at Brook Street, where well-knowns dressed up as living celebrities
An Al Fresco Ball in FranceAn al fresco ball in Paris, perhaps, since the scene is framed by palm trees, on the fashionable French Riviera. The cabaret turn in the spotlight is a pair of dancers
The CharlestonCouple energetically dancing the Charleston, the latest dance craze that would define the roaring twenties. 1928
Boxer Naps Next to Boy Date: 1954
Pioneer Couple Date: 1959
FANCY DRESS 1920S STYLEThree flappers - a 1960s version of 1920s style! Date: 1960s
Speedboat off prom EastbourneA small speed boat leaves a white wake as it passes below Eastbourne pier, Sussex. Two young male holidaymakers look down on it. First published The Sunday Times Date: circa 1991
Very Stylish Young Woman stitting backward on a chair in sleet black attire, smart hat, black leather gloves and smoking a cigarette Date: circa 1920s
Tiger and snake fight in the jungleThe Roaring Tiger of Johore - impression of a ferocious tiger caught by Frank Buck, who documented the catching of a tiger in the wild
The Torrent & the RiverTHE TORRENT AND THE RIVER A man survives the rushing and roaring of a torrent, but an apparently calm river he takes for granted, and he and his horse drown in the deep water
Circus tamer with fierce tigerLooking death in the eyes - for fun! Clyde Beatty, famous wild animal trainer, with a ferocious looking tiger. Date: 1933
Two ladies on New Imperial motorcycleTwo ladies wearing cloche hats on veteran New Imperial motorcycle in the countryside circa 1920
Roaring Meg, the Walls of Derry - a view of the famous cannon inscribed roaring meg on the city walls. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Londonderry). Date: circa early 1900s
Expansionist tendenciesGermany(a roaring Kasier Wilhem II), Britain(Edward VII) and the Balkans grapple for control of territory. Russia(Tsar Nicolas II)smokes nonchalantly
Somebody Elses HouseA view of a cosy looking room viewed from outside. Date: 1935
Zambrene race-coat trimmed with leather and fitted with an adjustable collar. 1927
The Gartered SkirtThe gartered skirt, " the latest stunt costume", according to The Sphere magazine, which had the " merit of convenience, but the disadvantage of ugliness". 1927
A Flapper Girl" A smart costume for sport from the centre of feminine fashion", presumably Paris. A highly modern outfit featured in an article in The Sphere
Cocktails at the Kit-Cat restaurant, 1926 by FishA couple chink glasses as they drink cocktails at the bar of the Kit-Cat restaurant in Haymarket, London in 1926. Date: 1926
Father Christmas - selecting gift from his sackA terrific Edwardian postcard depicting Father Christmas - selecting gifts from his sack to add to the childrens stockings hanging on the Fireplace
Bringing in theXmas dinnerChildren in period costume bringing in the Christmas meal in front of a roaring fire. Date: circa 1920
Fantastic Adventures - Goddess of the Fifth PlaneCover of Fantastic Adventures, September 1942, featuring the story Goddess of the Fifth Plane by William P. McGivern. A young beautiful woman with a wand stands next to a black roaring lion with
Fantastic Adventures - The Daughter of ThorCover of Fantastic Adventures, August 1942, featuring the story The Daughter of Thor by Edmond Hamilton. A young beautiful woman with long blond hair sits on a black throne
Fantastic Adventures - Toka fights the big catsCover of Fantastic Adventures, December 1947, featuring the story Toka fights the big cats by J. W. Pelkie. A man with a sword fights against a huge tiger with a black shiny collar
Hippopotamus. Egyptian faience. EgyptRoaring hippopotamus. Egyptian faience. Origin unknown. 12th-17th Dynasties. C. 1990-1550 BC. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen, Denmark
WW2 - Propaganda first day cover - Back the Attack! American G.I.s roaring into battle in their little jeep. Date: circa 1943
Bret Harte (Vanity Fair)BRET HARTE American author, noted for The luck of Roaring Camp Date: 1836 - 1902
Bret Harte / PhotoBRET HARTE American writer ( The Luck of Roaring Camp etc.) Date: 1836 - 1902
The Bystander Christmas Number, 1929Inside front cover of The Bystander Christmas Number 1929 featuring a page of vignettes showing entertainment and nightlife scenes, while in the centre, two dandyish chaps sip champagne. Date: 1929
Bengal / Indian TIGER - close-up, snarling, in reeds. Camouflaged, facing camera (Panthera tigris). India
A roaring lion and Union Jack with nervous looking KaiserRoused. A roaring lion and Union Jack with a rather nervous looking Kaiser. On a card stamped Fiield Post Office, T50, 12th June 1915. Censor stamp No. 1569 and signed E. P. Kitching
The Jazz Age - scene from ChampagneOn with the dance - a study in modernity from the film, Champagne, a British movie shown by the Wardour Company, directed by Alfred Hitchcock
A Christmas Story, by C. Rebel StantonA colour illustration showing a young couple flirting oblivious to the the animated story teller who is entertaining the rest of the group. Date: 29th November 1929
Hospital EntertainmentSick little girls playing with dolls in the childrens ward, supervised by a kindly nurse. Behind them are babies in cots and a roaring fire. Date: early 1930s
Earl of Halsbury and Erskine try to control Irish MP TannerThe Story of Rackety Tanner (cont.). Hardinge Stanley Giffard, The Earl of Halsbury (1823-1921) - Three times Lord Chancellor of Great Britain and Sir Henry David Erskine (1838-1921)
Federal Theatre Project presents The drunkard or the fallen saved Originally produced by PT Barnum in his museum: A rip-roaring melodrama with thrills & laughter!
