Shadow Gallery

Ghost on the Tulip Staircase of the Queen's House

Figure photographed on the Tulip Staircase of the Queen's House, though photographer saw nothing ; during normal opening hours of the Museum - (a digitally restored version of image 10003710). Date: 19 June 1966

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The Last Stand Of The Northamptons At Saran Sar, Nov 9. 18

Our gallant troops were in difficulties on the ridge after fierce and desperate fighting, and a signal was given to some of the Northamptons to seek assistance from the nearest quarter. Grandly they executed their mission; but on the return Lieut. Macintire and 12 men were cut away by the enemy. Wounded men lay around them and they would not desert them. Hoping in vain for help, they fought under the shadow of the rugged rocks until not a man was left. Their stripped bodies were found next day: Macintire well to the front. They did their best for England, home and duty, and they did not die in vain. The wounded were all brought in. True specimens, these gallant boys, of British pluck and heroism !

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A Damsel in Distress by Ian Hay and P.G. Wodehouse

A Damsel in Distress by Ian Hay (17 April 1876 22 September 1952) and P.G. Wodehouse (15 October 1881 14 February 1975), based on Wodehouses novel written in 1919. First produced at the Grand Theatre in Blackpool on 6th August and the New Theatre on 13th August 1928. The image is reproduced in David A. Jason, The Theatre of P.G. Wodehouse (1979) between pp. 22 & 23. The play is described as The first and most successful of P.G. W.s staged novels. Date: 1928

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