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Homeless Men in a Royal Park, London, 1903
Illustration showing a group of homeless men sleeping on the grass in one of Londons Royal Parks, 1903. The original caption for this image ran: The Submerged Tenth - Lounging in Londons Royal Parks

Rotten Row, Hyde Park, London, 1887
Engraving by John Charlton, originally entitled Waiting for the Princess, showing members of Londons society in Rotten Row, Hyde Park, London 1887

The Underground Reservoir at Crossness, 1865
Engraving showing the interior of the underground reservoir of the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works at Crossness in 1865. This image shows the reservoir illuminated for the officially opening by

The Commissariat Camp in the Crimea, 1855
Engraving showing the part of the British Army camp responsible for stores and provisions during the Crimean War. By the end of the Crimean war the camp was running smoothly

The Portico of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, 1888
Engraving showing the portico of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, viewed from the South-East, London, 1888. The Royal Hospital is the home of the Chelsea Pensioners. Date: 11 February 1888

Royal Engineers Memorial Arch, Chatham, 1860
Engraving showing an ornate classical arch erected at Brompton Barracks, Chatham, in memory of the Royal Engineers who lost their lives in the Crimean War, 1854-6. Date: 1860

Officers of Four Nations in London Cafe by Matania, WW1
A London cafe scene during World War I showing French, British, Belgian and Italian soldiers among the crowds. As the war progressed, the familiarity of foreign soldiers around London increased

Ostrich Farming In South Africa
An 1870s artists impression of ostrich farming in South Africa, showing six stages of the process. Date: 30th March 1878

Handing in his lamp
1920 photo showing a Staffordshire miner handing in his lamp before the October 16 coal strike. About one million miners went on strike in aid of wage increases. Date: 1920

Egyptian Relief
Relief at the east side of the 4th Pylon of Thutmosis I, showing the god Amun Re (left), Rameses II (centre) and Osiris (right), Karnak Thebes (modern Luxor), Egypt. Date: 13th century BC

City of London 1963
A fine view of the City of London, from St. Pauls Cathedral, showing St. Vedasts Church, looking towards the Barbican and new buildings under construction. Date: 1963

MODERN LONDON 1960S
New development in the City of London and the Old Bailey, showing modern office blocks which were built after World War Two. Date: 1960s

Smoke over Halifax
An industrial landscape, showing smoke over Halifax, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1960s

Dh 86 over Cairo
A De Havilland 86 plane flying over Cairo, Egypt, clearly showing the famous Citadel below. Date: 1930s

Southport Pleasureland
A corner of Pleasureland, the fine Amusement Park at Southport, Lancashire, England, showing the Big Wheel. Date: late 1950s

Francisco Ribalta
FRANCISCO de RIBALTA Spanish artist, showing his wife todays output : she is enthusiastic, their dog couldn t be less so. Date: 1555 - 1628

Sheet Music
A book of sheet music showing a treble clef and notes. Date: 1988

Hampton Riverside
A scene on the banks of the River Thames at Hampton, Middlesex, England, showing adults and children relaxing in good summmer weather. Date: 1950s

Cambridge Punting Scene
A summers day scene on the Backs at Cambridge, showing Clare College, by the River Cam, Cambridgeshire, England. Date: 1950s

Birkenhead Docks
A berthing scene, showing ships moored at Birkenhead Docks, Merseyside, England. Date: 1950s

Bruges Canal Scene
A picturesque scene, showing a bridge over a canal in Bruges, Belgium. Date: early 1930s

Dekobras Submarine
The interior of Maurice Dekobras submarine, showing the capstan and a drinks cabinet. Date: early 1930s

Homeless Hostel 1930S
A hostel for the homeless at Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, England, showing men cleaning windows and scrubbing the doorstep under the supervision of a lady. Date: early 1930s

Margaret Dss. Norfolk
MARGARET duchess of NORFOLK (nee Audley) second wife of Thomas Howard, fourth duke. A magnificent portrait, showing the duchess standing in front of a tapestry. Date: 1540 - 1654

French Prison Interior
A French prison interior, showing the guards patrolling on a gallery balcony and the doors of some of the cells. Date: early 1930s

Franz Van Mieris - 3
FRANZ VAN MIERIS Dutch painter from Delft, depicted by himself receiving a visitor in his studio and showing him his work in progress... Date: 1635 - 1681

Phil. Ludwig Melem
PHILIP LUDWIG MELEM Distinguished person, showing considerable ability in his chosen field while, with becoming modesty, avoiding self-advertisement. Date: 1596 - ?

Alfonso Lombardi
ALFONSO LOMBARDI Italian sculptor, in a splendid surround showing classical females working on sculptural and architectural projects. Date: 1487 - 1536

Linnaeus and Scene
CARL VON LINNE, known as LINNAEUS Swedish naturalist, with a scene showing him botanising in a park while a gardener brings him specimens. Date: 1707-1778

Holy Week Procession
An Easter Holy Week procession in Seville, Spain, showing the participants dressed in the weird white costumes with masks and pointed hats. Date: early 1930s

Saucy Trio on a Sledge
Three saucy girls on a sledge showing a bit of leg ! Date: early 1930s

The Great Monohan - Record-breaking Roller Skater
G.S. Monohan ( The Great Monohan ) showing off his skills on his roller skates - here jumping cleanly over three chairs. Date: circa 1909

An emancipated woman dreaming of the perfect husband
My Dream. An emancipated woman dreaming of a small, manageable, respectable husband! Date: circa 1920s

Emancipated woman shows off her strength
The strong emancipated woman shows off her strength; she balances on a barbell with two red Valentines Day hearts for weights while picking up a puppet-like little man by the scruff of the neck

WW1 - German soldiers on a train on their way to the front
German soldiers on a train on their way to the front in Germany. On the train are inscribed messages showing enthusiasm of the departing soldiers. Date: circa 1915

Advertisement for Shoe soles - Serbia
" See Sister, with my PALM heels and soles, walking is a pleasure!" Serbian advertising card for shoe soles and heels. Date: circa 1920s

Avro 626, G-ABGG, showing internal details of the crew positions

Auldbar Mooring-Out Site (sub-station to Longside) showing SSZ58, 2 September 1918

Malahide Mooring-Out Site (sub-station to Anglesey) showing SSZ50. 1 June 1918

Heinkel He111 showing the wing structure

Grahame-White E 4 The Ganymede showing the undercarriage
Grahame-White E.4 The Ganymede showing the undercarriage

The Bleriot XI showing its flotation cylinder
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The walking philosopher
Plate showing The walking philosopher

The Descent of the Air Balloon
Plate showing The Descent of the Air Balloon

The Ascent of the Aerial Balloon
Plate showing The Ascent of the Aerial Balloon

A New Flying Machine upon Dr Musgraves Plan
Plate showing A New Flying Machine upon Dr Musgraves Plan that moves with ye same Rapidity as Mr Moores Machine without Horses. 1769

Plate showing Gusmaos Passarola 1709

Argands aerostatic experiment at Windsor Castle
Plate showing Argands aerostatic experiment at Windsor Castle. 26 November 1783

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