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Background imageShowing Collection: British Empire Map 1880

British Empire Map 1880
Map showing the extent of the British Empire circa 1880 Date: circa 1880

Background imageShowing Collection: Lianne de Vries - French Belle Epoque Stage Actress

Lianne de Vries - French Belle Epoque Stage Actress - Folies Bergeres Star and Singer. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageShowing Collection: The Royal Vault, St. Georges Chapel, 1884

The Royal Vault, St. Georges Chapel, 1884
Engraving showing the interior of the Royal Vault of St. Georges Chapel at Windsor Castle, 1884

Background imageShowing Collection: Image of Sue Carol showing a Christmas scene in

Image of Sue Carol showing a Christmas scene in front of a fireplace, 1930 Date: 1930

Background imageShowing Collection: The Grand Mosque of Mecca, showing the Kaaba, 1800s

The Grand Mosque of Mecca, showing the Kaaba, 1800s. Tempio della Mecca. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Background imageShowing Collection: The line into Leicester Station

The line into Leicester Station
Section showing the line into Leicester Station as at 17 Jul 1832 when the L&S Railway was opened and also showing the gradient for the extension whilst still under construction

Background imageShowing Collection: A striking view of Waltham Abbey, Essex, England, showing the square battlements of

A striking view of Waltham Abbey, Essex, England, showing the square battlements of King Harolds noble minster, which dominates this little town, on the Hertfordshire border. Date: 11th century

Background imageShowing Collection: Lady Cynthia and Oswald Mosley, Smethwick, 1926

Lady Cynthia and Oswald Mosley, Smethwick, 1926
Photograph showing Lady Cynthia and Oswald Mosley campaigning in Smethwick, West Midlands, during elections in 1926. At that time Oswald Mosley was representing the Labour party. Date: 18/12/1926

Background imageShowing Collection: Melton Mowbray Hunt Ball, 1920

Melton Mowbray Hunt Ball, 1920
View of the Melton Mowbray Hunt Ball, in the Corn Exchange, Melton Mowbray, 1920. Date: 1920

Background imageShowing Collection: The Sinking of the the Scharnhorst at the Battle of North

The Sinking of the the Scharnhorst at the Battle of North
Illustration showing the German Battlecruiser Scharnhorst listing to starboard as she sank at the end of the Battle of North Cape, approximately 7.30pm on 26th December 1943

Background imageShowing Collection: East Street (Showing Frisbys Shoe Shop), Wimborne, Bournemouth, Dorset, England

East Street (Showing Frisbys Shoe Shop), Wimborne, Bournemouth, Dorset, England. Date: 1960s

Background imageShowing Collection: Dornier Do 335 V1 CP-UA (1st prototype)

Dornier Do 335 V1 CP-UA (1st prototype), showing the oil cooler intake under the nose (incorporated into the annular radiator intake in all subsequent aircraft)

Background imageShowing Collection: Zulu Maid showing traditional beadwork and scarification

Zulu Maid showing traditional beadwork and scarification Date: circa 1920s

Background imageShowing Collection: Cliff Walk, Bray, County Wicklow, Showing Dublin Mountains

Cliff Walk, Bray, County Wicklow, Showing Dublin Mountains, Republic of Ireland

Background imageShowing Collection: O Connell Street and Bridge with Nelsons Pillar, Dublin

O Connell Street and Bridge with Nelsons Pillar, Dublin
O Connell Street and Bridge showing Nelsons Pillar, Dublin, Republic of Ireland. circa early 1970s

Background imageShowing Collection: London - Buckingham Palace showing the old front

London - Buckingham Palace showing the old front - view from Green Park. Date: circa 1903

Background imageShowing Collection: Grenville Collins with Princess Michael of Kent

Grenville Collins with Princess Michael of Kent
Grenville Collins (1943-) - art dealer, postcard collector and former rock band manager showing Princess Michael of Kent (nee Baroness Marie Christine von Reibnitz) (1945-) around an art exhibition

Background imageShowing Collection: Marie Lloyd music hall singer and comedienne 1870-1922

Marie Lloyd music hall singer and comedienne 1870-1922
Marie Lloyd (Matilda Alice Wood) music hall singer and comedienne with a reputation for sauciness. In suggestive pose, hands on hips and showing petticoats

Background imageShowing Collection: Picture of the inside of a gin shop

Picture of the inside of a gin shop
Slide showing a picture of a group of people inside a gin shop with the drunkard buying a drink from a woman behind the bar. Part of Box 366

Background imageShowing Collection: Agatha Christies abandoned motorcar, Surrey, 1926

Agatha Christies abandoned motorcar, Surrey, 1926
Photograph showing the abandoned motorcar at the edge of a Surrey chalk pit, near Newlands Corner, which Agatha Christie had driven before disappearing on 3rd December 1926

Background imageShowing Collection: The Death of Kalulu, Kalulu Falls, Central Africa, 1876

The Death of Kalulu, Kalulu Falls, Central Africa, 1876
Engraving showing the death of Kalulu, at the Kalulu Falls, during Sir Henry Morton Stanleys Anglo-American expedition of 1874-1877

Background imageShowing Collection: Rolls-Royce Coupe used by President Eisenhower, 1959

Rolls-Royce Coupe used by President Eisenhower, 1959
Photograph showing the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Coupe used by President Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969), during his visit to Great Britain in August 1959

Background imageShowing Collection: Front cover of Leach's Hairdressing Styles showing an elaborate hairstyle Date: 1920s

Front cover of Leach's Hairdressing Styles showing an elaborate hairstyle Date: 1920s

Background imageShowing Collection: Two models and line illustrations showing knitted wool swimsuts Date: 1935

Two models and line illustrations showing knitted wool swimsuts Date: 1935

Background imageShowing Collection: Part of Greece Showing, Athens, Crete and Rhodes

Part of Greece Showing, Athens, Crete and Rhodes

Background imageShowing Collection: The Strand, London, probably taken in 1897

The Strand, London, probably taken in 1897
The Strand, London, Victorian period, probably taken in 1897 and showing the decorations for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee

Background imageShowing Collection: Pier entrance, Llandudno, showing the Camera Obscura

Pier entrance, Llandudno, showing the Camera Obscura on the hill, early 1900s

Background imageShowing Collection: Map showing the growth of CWS production locations

Map showing the growth of CWS production locations between 1913 and 1938

Background imageShowing Collection: WW1 - Battle of Ypres - The canal at Boezinge

WW1 - Battle of Ypres - The canal at Boezinge showing destroyed bridge - 6th August 1917

Background imageShowing Collection: Yangtze River showing Hankou from Wuhan, China

Yangtze River showing Hankou from Wuhan, China

Background imageShowing Collection: Composite picture created in 1925 showing Flying

Composite picture created in 1925 showing Flying Scotsman and Locomotion No. 1 at Darlington

Background imageShowing Collection: Composite showing Locomotion and The Flying Scotsman

Composite showing Locomotion and The Flying Scotsman
Composite photo created in 1925 showing Locomotion and The Flying Scotsman at Darlington to celebrate one hundred years of progress

Background imageShowing Collection: Southbourne Cliffs showing Isle of Wight

Southbourne Cliffs showing Isle of Wight - Thunder and Clayden postcard 1950s Date: 1950s

Background imageShowing Collection: New Road showing Abbey and Moot Hall, Hexham

New Road showing Abbey and Moot Hall, Hexham, Northumberland - M and L lettercard c.1950 Date: circa 1950

Background imageShowing Collection: Union Square showing the Battleship Recruit, New York, USA

Union Square showing the Battleship Recruit, New York, USA
Union Square showing the (wooden) Battleship Recruit, New York, USA. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageShowing Collection: Ladies at the Races

Ladies at the Races
Illustration of a fashionable lady showing off at a race meeting. Artist: Anon. Date: 1920s

Background imageShowing Collection: Ace of Spades playing card, De La Rue & Co, London

Ace of Spades playing card, De La Rue & Co, London
Ace of Spades playing card showing tax duty of three pence, De La Rue & Co, London

Background imageShowing Collection: Winnats Pass in the Peak District showing snow poles

Winnats Pass in the Peak District showing snow poles, Victorian period

Background imageShowing Collection: WW2 - Flying To Australia

WW2 - Flying To Australia
A WW2 children's book illustration showing the flight of a biplane from London to Port Darwin in Australia. Date: 1945

Background imageShowing Collection: WW2 - Merchant Seamen

WW2 - Merchant Seamen
A photograph showing a crew of British WW2 merchant seamen, with smoke trails in the background, indicating an enemy raider being shot down. Date: circa 1942

Background imageShowing Collection: WW2 - Merchant Service Food Import

WW2 - Merchant Service Food Import
A photograph showing a group of British WW2 merchant workers loading a cart with food supplies. Date: circa 1942

Background imageShowing Collection: Alican Land, Tom Tortoise

Alican Land, Tom Tortoise
A WW2 children's story book illustration from The Story Of Alican Land, written by Joan Hunt. The image depicts Tom Tortoise showing a group of otter schoolboys the time. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageShowing Collection: WW2 - Cologne Bombing

WW2 - Cologne Bombing
A photograph showing the effect of a bombing in Cologne in WW2. Date: circa 1943

Background imageShowing Collection: Wartime Oxydol Comic Strip Advertisement

Wartime Oxydol Comic Strip Advertisement
A wartime comic strip advertisement showing The Adventures Of Oxydol's Busy Bubbles On The Wartime Washing Front! Date: circa 1940s

Background imageShowing Collection: WW2 - Dream Ships Sail Home

WW2 - Dream Ships Sail Home
A WW2 children's short story illustration of a little boy showing an interest in the shop of Jim Murray, who makes model ships. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageShowing Collection: Wartime P & B Knitting Wools Advert

Wartime P & B Knitting Wools Advert
A wartime advertisement promoting P & B knitting wools, the photograph portrays a young woman showing off her striped cardigan. You can knit it from odd ounces and save precious coupons

Background imageShowing Collection: WW2 - Royal Air Force 3D Picture

WW2 - Royal Air Force 3D Picture
An illustrated three dimensional page of a WW2 children's book, showing a pair of British Royal Air Force plans in flight. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageShowing Collection: WW2 - British Army Tanks 3D Picture

WW2 - British Army Tanks 3D Picture
An illustrated three dimensional page of a WW2 children's book, showing a surging formation of British Army tanks. Date: circa 1940s



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