Showing Collection (page 94)

WEKA RAIL
A Weka Rail (flightless bird), showing its small wing. Date: 1960s

Douglas, Isle of Man
The wide expanse of Harris and Central Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man, showing the horse drawn tram still in use. Date: early 1950s

Kathe von Nagy (1904-1973) - Hungarian actress. Date: circa 1928

Two ice skaters - one falling over
Quite from Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare: " He does it with better grace, but I do it more natural." The perfect accompaniment to this humorous cartoon postcard depicting a suave

Record-breaking cauliflower
A gigantic record-brealing cauliflower and the very proud gardener responsible for this remarkably-leaved vegetable! Date: circa 1894

Commodore Keyes with journalist on submarine, WW1
Sir Roger John Brownlow Keyes (1872-1945), later Admiral of the Fleet, seen here (far right) as Commodore Keyes, showing a foreign journalist over HM Submarine E11 during the First World War

Scouts with British Airways Officer
Three Scouts look excitedly at a map provided by a British European Airways Senior First Officer, with a Douglas DC-3 behind them. circa 1950s

Scout Patrol Leader Willie Chun signing autographs
Willie Chun, whos 12 years old and an American of Korean parentage, is a Patrol Leader of Boy Scout Troop 90 in Hollywood. Willie had a special showing of the new Robert L

Eventide by Hubert von Herkomer
Hubert von Herkomers 1878 painting Eventide showing the aged womens ward at Westminster Union workhouse. It was as re-working of his 1877 illustration Old Age - A Study at the Westminster Union for

American Scouts looking at badges
A man points to some badges on a sash while a group of American Scouts crowd round to look at them. circa 1960s

British India 1801
Map showing the expanision of the British Dominion in India Date: 1801

Interpol, Paris, 1960S
A drug-smuggling map of the world, with lines showing the routes by which narcotics are taken from country to country. Date: 1960s

The Strand 1950S
The Strand, central London, at night, showing the Adelphi Theatre, taxis, buses and other traffic. Date: 1950s

Canadian Village Snow
Distant view of a French Canadian village, showing a frozen lake which must be crossed by sledge. Date: 1931

Industry / Australia
A map of south-eastern Australia showing the products of different districts Date: 1908

Eastbourne Lifeguards
A team of Lifeguards in action on the beach at Eastbourne, Sussex, England, showing the safety equipment used to reel in the guards themselves during a rescue. Date: 1960s

China / Missionaries
A traditional Chinese cartoon showing Christian missionaries gouging out the eyes of Chinese converts

England / Hereford
The cathedral town of Hereford, England, showing The Old House, erected by John Abel, the Kings Carpenter (to Charles I), in 1620. Date: early 1950s

Saint-Saens at Age 10
CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS Saint-Saens at age 10, already showing talent at the keyboard. Date: 1835-1921

Loco Section 1882
Section of a steam locomotive, showing how the heat from the furnace drives the wheels and emits smoke from the funnel. Date: 1882

Chinese Pulse Therapy 2
CHINESE THEORY OF PULSES The human hand, showing the points where the pulse of the blood flow can be accessed and used for healing purposes Date: circa 1680

Gossypium (Cotton)
COTTON PLANT showing flower, seed and the fibre covering the seed which is the basis of cotton products Date: 19th century

Victorian Puzzle
Victorian puzzle showing dancers in a Parisian dance hall Date: circa 1870

Japanese Military / 1904
The uniforms of the Japanese army, showing all ranks. Date: 1904

World Map / St Sever 11C
A world map according to Saint Sever, showing various countries, seas and rivers Date: 11th century

Circular Airport Project
A suggested central London overhead airport at Kings Cross showing aeroplanes landing on the runways of a huge wheel-shaped structure Date: 1931

American Fairies
The Fairies of the Catskills, New York, showing that fairies are pretty much alike in America as in Europe

British Sub in Section
A British submarine in section showing how it attacks, drawing near to the enemy ship with only the periscope showing Date: 1914

Bathing Beauties / 1899
Fashion plate showing costumes worn by bathing beauties Date: 1899

Pavia - 16th Century
Pavia in the 16th century, showing the defences Date: 16th century

Victorian Puzzle C1870
Victorian puzzle showing bathing beauties at the seaside Date: circa 1870

Greenwich / Chamberlain
People out in Greenwich Park showing the sweeping views across the River Thames Date: circa 1770

Quarry Strata Exposed
View of a quarry section or cutting showing the exposed strata Date: circa 1860

Antony of Padua - 3
Saint Antonio di Padova showing a flower to baby Jesus Date: 1195 - 1231

Cato Street Stable / 1820
A view of Cato Street, showing the stable and loft used by the conspirators, where most of the gang were arrested on 23 February 1820 Date: 1820

England / Devonport / 1832
A general dock scene showing repairs, and sailors leaving and returning to their ships. Date: 1832

Aveling & Porter Tractor
Aveling & Porters Traction Engine, illustrated in 8 figures showing the key technological facets of the machine. Date: circa 1880

Royal Exchange / Chromo
A view of the exterior of The Royal Exchange showing people and horses and carts in the surrounding roads. Date: circa 1890

London / Thames 1960S
View across the Thames showing the Festival Hall, with the old Shot Tower (since demolished) on the right. Date: 1960s

World Map / Crates Mallos
A world map according to Crates of Mallos, showing Europe, Libya, the Antipodes, and various seas Date: circa 168 BC

Excavations at Troy
An interesting sketch showing the aftermath of Schliemanns excavations at the site of Troy. He had actually cut through Homerian levels and revealed earlier foundations! Date: 1888

German Police Academy
A police class in Germany, showing students the effect a gunshot has on a frame of glass. Date: early 1930s

Fairground 1930S
A busy scene at a fairground, showing families milling around the rides, most of them wearing various types of hats - cloche, pith helmets, straw boaters, trilbys, etc. Date: early 1930s

Battle of Breitenfeld
A satirical broadsheet showing Gustav defeating Tilly at the Battle of Breitenfeld, just outside Leipzig. 1631

Chinese Pulse Therapy 1
CHINESE THEORY OF PULSES The human body, showing the points where the pulse of the blood flow can be accessed and used for healing purposes Date: circa 1680

Terrace Garden at the Morrison Hotel
The Terrace Garden at the Morrison Hotel, showing the diners and ice-skating performance Date: 1920s

Casino Municipal, Nice, France
The Interior of the Casino Municipal, Nice, France showing the Winter Garden Date: 1920s

Interior of LaJunie Restaurant / Cabaret
Interior of LaJunie restaurant / cabaret, Montmartre, Paris showing La Grande Salle Date: 1920s

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