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The Man Who Crept Into The Royal Enclosure In A Bowler, H. MA humorous illustration showing a man in the incorrect dress getting a lot of disapproving glances. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch
The Bystander Winter Sports NumberA front cover illustration showing people enjoying winter sports
Dancing LadyA dancing lady reveller, who is cheekily showing her stockings
The Plage of 1931 by Lewis BaumerRiviera scene showing glamorous beach goers relaxing in the sun
as one lovely to anotherIllustration by Lawson Wood showing a young orang-utan smiling at a newly-hatched Easter chick
The Bystander Christmas Number 1936A front cover illustration showing Santa Claus delivering gifts with the aid of a parachute
Good FridayFront cover engraving from The Illustrated London News showing a well-dressed young girl carrying a bag of Hot Cross buns gives one to two impoverished children
On The Slopes At SunsetAn winter scene showing silhouettes of skiers skiing downhill
Forget me-not by G. E StuddyColour illustration by George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948) showing Bonzo the dog watering a plant pot of forget-me-nots
The Easter Egg IndustryPhotograph showing a worker at Fullers Confections decorating a large chocolate Easter Egg in 1904
St Johns Bridge, Cambridge- During The May Races, by A. EAn illustration showing a romatic night-time gondola ride
The Imperial familyPhotograph of the French Imperial family showing the Empress Eugenie, Louis, the Prine Imperial and the Emperor Napoleon III c. 1863. Date: c. 1863
Spring-Cleaning in Full Swing IIThe dis-order of the bath showing a couple decorating and spring cleaning the bathroom. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans
Election scene. By Fortunio MataniaAn illustration by Fortunio Matania showing the building anticipation on election night. Date: 01/11/1922
Heads Up- Tails Down by Howard K. ElcockAn impression of the famous Roulette Room in the Casino at Monte Carlo. Although baccarat and other games of chance are played
Snowstorm in London, 1881Engraving showing a number of scenes in London, during an unusually heavy snowstorm in the city on 18th January 1881
Christmas mail arriving in the trenches 1916Front cover photograph from The Sphere, December 1916 showing a joyful soldier in a trench laden with Christmas parcels
Electric Shock Machine, on Derby Day, 1860Engraving, originally entitled Two Shocks a Penny, showing an electric shock machine which was part of the entertainments at Epsom Racecourse, on Derby Day 1860
Children Playing in Temple Gardens, London, 1883Engraving showing a large group of children playing in Temple Gardens, London, 1883. A nanny and a policeman are shown keeping the peace
Home With The Milk! By Cecil AldinA colour illustration from Cecil Aldins Woogles Series, showing two tired dogs sleeping on the door step after a night out on the town
Our Dogs by Arthur BakerAn illustration showing various breeds of dogs gathered in a barn
The Coal Problem, Great Britain, 1920Illustration showing a number of facts regarding the coal industry of Great Britain in 1920. These diagrams showed that miners wages were increasing, but coal production was diminishing
The Mayors of Liverpool and Birkenhead Meet under the MerseyMargaret Beavan (centre), the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, shaking hands with the Mayor of Birkenhead (right) at the meeting of the two halves of the Mersey Tunnel, 1928
The Great Hall, Lincolns Inn, London, 1845Engraving showing a dinner, attended by Queen Victoria, held in the Great Hall of Lincolns Inn, London, in 1845. As can be seen in the image, the lawyers attending wore their formal attire
Spring! By A. E. BestallA scene of a winter sunset showing an elderly gentleman walking with his granddaughter across a snow covered field. A sprightly fairy is trying to tug the gentleman back
Cattle in London, 1877Engraving showing a herd of cattle passing through the streets of the city of London, 1877. These animals were probably being driven towards the citys meat and livestock market, Smithfield
Kensington Toll Gate, London, c. 1864Engraving showing the Kensington turnpike toll gate in London, c.1864. After many years campaigning by Londoners, a large number of toll gates were removed from the citys roads in the early 1860 s
A New Impression Of Monte Carlo By Helen McKieAn illustration showing the view of the casino from the roof garden of the Hotel Terminus
Number Engaged by Fleming WilliamsPencil drawing by Fleming Williams showing two office workers engaged in a kiss while a telephone, in the foreground, rings off the hook
The Show Boat. By Jorgen MyllerStylised illustration by Jorgen Myller showing a couple punting on a river. The male characters outfit is an exaggerated version of what typical upper class men, particularly students
Lord Randolph Churchill at a Camp-fire Concert, 1891Engraving showing Lord Randolph Churchill and a group of British Army officers at a camp fire concert at Fort Tuli, South Africa, 1891
The wedding ceremony of the Duke of Edinburgh and the GrandFront cover engraving from The Graphic showing Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh during the marriage ceremony to the Grand Duchess Marie Alexandrovna of Russia in the Winter Palace of St
Alice drawn by Lewis Carroll c. 1862Illustration taken from the original manuscript of Lewis Carrolls (Rev. C.L. Dodgson) Alice in Wonderland, showing Alice curled up as she grew and grew. Rev
Roadside Refreshments on the way to the Derby, 1860Engraving showing a man selling alcoholic refreshment beside the London to Epsom road on Derby Day in 1860. The Derby is one of Britains biggest horse-racing events
The Happy Hunting Ground! By Cecil AldinA colour illustration from Cecil Aldins Woggles Series, showing two mischievous dogs playing in a coal bunker
The Ashburnham Pavilion, Cremorne Gardens, London, 1858Engraving showing the interior of the Ashburnham Pavilion at Cremorne Gardens, London, during a show of American Plants in 1858
Sir Malcolm and Donald Campbell, Utah, 1935Photograph showing Sir Malcolm Campbell (1885-1948) and his son, Donald Campbell (1921-1967), standing next to Bluebird after one of Malcolms land speed record attempts on Utah Salt Flats in 1935
Westminster Aquarium and Winter Garden, London, 1875Engraving showing the interior of the Westminster Aquarium and Winter Garden, London, in 1875. This image shows statuary, fountains and folliage under a domed glass roof
Street Scene in Whitechapel, London, 1874Engraving showing a street scene in Whitechapel, East London, in 1874. This image shows a large number of children and adults loitering on the pavement beside their humble dwellings
Superstition. By A. E. BestallA humorous cartoon showing a young woman driving her uncle through the countyside. She is reassuring her passenger about how safe and experienced she is, not concentrating on the road sign ahead
Demolition of the Temple Bar, London, 1878Engraving showing the demolition of Temple Bar, City of London, on 12 January 1878. The bar was taken down due to its ruinous state, taken to Theobalds Park near Waltham Cross and rebuilt
Cause and Effect, London, 1908Sketched cartoon, entitled Cause and Effect, showing a street scene in London, 1908. After dropping the end of his cigar, a dapper gentleman receives a blow to his head from a sandwich man bending
Albert Smiths Ascent of Mont Blanc, London, 1852Engraving showing an illustrated lecture given by Albert Smith, on the subject of his ascent of Mont Blanc in 1851, in the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, London, 1852
Fog in Piccadilly Circus, London, 1924Photograph showing a Policeman (left) standing at a street refuge in Piccadilly Circus, London, during a heavy fog in December 1924. This image was taken at noon
A Party of Working Men at the National Gallery, London, 1870Engraving showing a group of working men being guided around the paintings of the National Gallery, London, 1870
Royal Dramatic College, Surrey, 1866Engraving showing the exterior of the Royal Dramatic College, Maybury, Surrey in 1866
Construction of the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works, CrossnEngraving showing the construction of the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works at Crossness, Kent, in 1864. This facility, now better known as Crossness Pumping Station