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Colonel David Stirling with a patrol in the desertColonel David Stirling with a patrol of Special Air Service (SAS) men in the Middle East. Date: 1944
Playtime at Wimbledon. by William Heath RobinsonThe new craze of Jazz Tennis caught in full swing by our extra special artist. A humorous illustration of tennis players dancing the foxtrot on a tennis court
HMS Good Hope in Great War Deeds, WW1HMS Good Hope of the British Royal Navy going down with her last guns firing, in an action against overwhelming odds off the coast of Chile, South America
Bryant and May safety match matchbox labelBryant and May special safety match matchbox label with prize medals and stating protection from fire and are not poisonous Date: c. 1910s
Army Chaplain in Great War Deeds, WW1An Army Chaplain holding a night service on the battlefield, with a packing case as an altar and a tin mug as a chalice
Marriage certificate, Princess Elizabeth and Prince PhilipMarriage certificate of Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor (Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II) and Philip Mountbatten (Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh)
LCC-LFB Fire display at Brigade HQ SouthwarkThe London Fire Brigade encouraged, for very many years, a good public image by opening its doors to the public to special fire brigade displays
Golden Arrow Pullman advertisementColour advert for the new Golden Arrow Pullman train from London to Paris with special boat service
Portrait of Winston ChurchillA colour tinted photograph of Winston Churchill stood in the gardens of 10 Downing Street during the second world war
The Battle of the Roer Triangle; Second World War, 1945Sketch showing the Allied Second Army crossing the Vloed Beek in Holland during a night attack on the 17th January 1945
Alexandra Palace, the home of the B. B. C. The large transmittAlexandra Palace as the home of the B.B.C television service in 1936 showing the mast and transmitting aerials for vision and sound
The Illustrated London News Festival of Britain issueThe Festival of Britain exhibition opening, a special number from The Illustrated London News
Jesus Rejects SatanJesus, in the wilderness, is tempted by Satan with attractive special offers, but rejects them and him
Advert for Dunvilles Whisky, Belfast 1911Advertisement for Dunvilles Special Liqueur Whisky and Sunvilles Fine Old Whisky - " Going since 1808 - Quality now better than ever". Dunville & Co. Ltd
de Havilland DH. 112 Sea Venom F. A. W. 21 XA539de Havilland DH.112 Sea Venom F.A.W.21 XA539, flying with the Aero Flight from RAE Bedford. First flown on 21 May 1954, delivered on 03 June 1954
Ad for Goodbye, Old Man by Matania, WW1Advertisement in The Sphere magazine promoting one of the most popular images painted by their special artist Fortunino Matania as a limited edition print
Royal family at home, special sitting for ILN, May 1942The Royal Family at home
Western Airways PosterPoster, Norman Edgar (Western Airways) Ltd, showing prices and times from Bristol to various destinations by Air Express Daily, including special day returns. 20th century
The Shipbuilder, Special Aquitania NumberFront cover of The Shipbuilder industry journal, June 1914 issue, focusing on the Cunard cruise liner Aquitania, launched the same year
Lockheed P-38 Lightning in action; Second World War, 1944Illustration showing an US Air Force Lockheed P-38 Lightning shooting down a German aeroplane during the Second World War
Commandos Crossing the Rhine at Wesel; Second World War, 194Sketch showing the night crossing of the River Rhine, made by British Royal Marine Commandos of the 21st Army Group, near Wesel in Germany, 23rd March 1945
Poster for Ovo Sports FoodAdvertising poster for Ovo Sport, a special food developed to provide nourishment during sport and training
Poster advertising a Cooks Tours railway excursionA poster advertising a Cooks Tours railway excursion, described as a charming excursion to the West of England, calling at Cheltenham, Gloucester, Bristol, Exeter and Plymouth
First airmail letter delivered, Windsor CastleThe first airmail letter ever to be delivered is handed to the Postmaster of Windsor, to whom it is addressed, on the East Lawn of Windsor Castle
Airmail postcards at Gamages, LondonPeople at Gamages in Holborn, Central London, addressing postcards and posting them in the special London Aerial Postbox
Douglas Dakota picking up a glider, Normandy; Second World WIllustration showing a Douglas Dakota, C-47 Skytrain, swooping down with a hook trailing to pick up a Waco glider, Normandy, France, 1944
Lms down SpecialThe London Midland and Scottish Railways Down Special mail train heads north with the Scottish Mail
Royal Field Artillery in Great War Deeds, WW1Captain Douglas Reynolds, Driver J H C Drain and Driver F Luke of the Royal Field Artillery, saving the gun from hostile fire at Le Cateau, for which they won the Victoria Cross
John Laverick, SBS on Crete during Operation Albumen - WWIIJohn Laverick, SBS and famed cook!) preparing a meal on Crete during Operation Albumen
Winston Churchill posing in the garden of the White HouseWinston Churchill, British Prime Minister, posing hte the grounds of the White House, Washington, dressed in his siren suit. Churchill was in the USA for a meeting with Franklin D
Hayes winning the Marathon Race. Olympic Games, London 1908Photograph of John Hayes, American athlete, in the final leg of the marathon race at the London Olympic Games in 1908. Dorando Pietri of Italy collapsed after entering the stadium ahead of the pack
Buddha and SujataSIDDHARTHA GAUTAMA, known as the BUDDHA ( Enlightened One ) He is entertained by Sujata, daughter of a village lord, who prepares very special foods to nourish him
Bystander Riviera number cover 1935Smart society enjoying the sunshine and amusements of the French Riviera in 1935
A succesful crop of potatoes grown using Hadfields ManureA succesful crop of potatoes grown using Hadfields Special Potato Manure - George Hadfield & Co. Ltd. (Established 1820) - Bone, fertilizer & Vitriol Works, Liverpool. Date: circa 1910s
The Mimosa Daily Mail arrives in NiceAn aeroplane arriving in Nice to deliver copies of the Mimosa Daily Mail, a special Riviera edition of the newspaper for people enjoying some winter sunshine in the fashionable South of France
Cunard White Star Liner Queen MaryThe Shipbuilder and Marine Engine-Builder Special Souvenir Issue: The Cunard White Star Liner Queen Mary
Ghostly apparition produced by reflection. Date: 19th century
View of Scotch whisky warehouses 1890General view of warehouses of Andrew Usher & Co, in Edinburgh, purchasing agents for the Glenlivet and Royal Brackla distillieries
Pearly King, Pearly Queen and daughter, North LondonPearly King, Pearly Queen and daughter, riding in a cart drawn by a mule, North London. Date: 1922
Naval personnel watch H-bomb test, Malden IslandBritish naval personnel in special protective clothing watch a thermonuclear H-bomb test over Malden Island in the central Pacific Ocean. Date: 1956
Lance-Corporal Jarvis in Great War Deeds, WW1Lance-Corporal Charles A Jarvis of the Royal Engineers, winning the Victoria Cross by fixing a firing charge for the demolition of a bridge, under heavy fire
The Special Private Despatch by Margaret BradleyA colour illustration of lady dressed in a glamorous ballgown accepting a love letter from a unseen gentleman. Date: 7th December 1927
St Olave Union Workhouse, Ladywell, South London - Dining HaThe festively decorated dining-hall at the St Olave Union Workhouse, Ladywell, South London - presumably a special occasion such as Christmas or a royal celebration
Barbara Woodhouse & DogFamous dog trainer Barbara Woodhouse (1910 - 1988), seen here with Junia the Great Dane doggie film star, who must have her grey mouth hairs darkened with special make-up! Date: late 1960s
Olympics / 1908 / MarathonTHE MARATHON Dorando Pietri passing through Wembley. He finished first but was disqualified because he was helped at the finish. He was awarded a special cup
Advertisement for Nuit de Noel perfume by Caron, Paris. 1929
Barman standing by well-stocked barBarman standing by a well-stocked bar. The cash register displays an advertisement for Bass & Co Barley Wine. Packets of Capstan cigarettes are on display below. Date: circa 1910
Woman patient, St Marys Hospital, Paddington, LondonLFB Special Services trying to help a woman patient at St Marys Hospital, Paddington, London, on 15 April 1959
Two London firefighters awarded George Medal, WW2Two London firefighters awarded the George Medal, 20 September 1941. From left to right: J C Cunningham and H W Mould of Bishopsgate, being congratulated by a colleague after hearing the news
Duties of a large bombers crew by G. H. DavisThe duties of a large bombers crew of seven during the Second World War. Every man has a special task allotted to him. Showing a 27-ton heavy bomber over its target in Germany. Date: 1942
Coronation design, Maison PrunierCoronation cover from Maison Prunier (a special menu perhaps?) celebrating the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother)
Market Reports Series - Country Ducks arrivingOne of the Market Reports illustrated postcard series. Country Ducks arrived in excellent condition. Date: 1903
Poster advertising the Special Constabulary, seeking fit men and women for part-time voluntary service. Civil Defence is Common Sense. Ask for details at your local police station. 1940s
Sir Walter Macarthur Allen (1870-1943), Commander in Chief of the Metropolitan Special Constabulary (MSC). Portrait photograph by Hay Wrightson
Gustav Hamel arriving at Windsor with the airmailThe aviator Gustav Hamel arriving at Windsor from Hendon on the very first airmail flight
National Childrens Home, Edgworth, LancashireA birds eye view of the National Childrens Home at Edgworth, near Bolton, Lancashire
Princess Beatrice in 1860Princess Beatrice, later Priness Henry of Battenberg (1857-1944), fifth daughter and youngest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert photographed in 1860
A Confederate flag during the American Civil War, 1863Engraving of a flag made and waved by a Confederate lady, Miss Laura Lee, of Winchester, who later gave the flag to the ILN special artist, Frank Vizetelly
The end of the Zulu warsMounted Infantry skirmishing with Zulus in a sketch by an ILN special artist
Dining in the Moonlight : In the Garden Grill-RoomThe Garden Grill-Room at the May Fair Hotel in Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London showing diners in black tie and evening dress, attending to by numerous waiters
Gustav Hamels plane ready to leave Hendon for WindsorGustav Hamels aeroplane ready to leave Hendon Aerodrome for Windsor on the very first airmail flight
Chaps Exercise RegimeA variety of body exercises, requiring no special apparatus, that will keep any chap in good shape
Hansons Special Mild Ale
Statute of Catalonia (1932)Cover of an edition of the Statute of Catalonia (1932), basic special law to the autonomous regime in Catalonia. Spain
Magazine cover, Automobilia and FlightMagazine cover of the De Havilland Aircraft Company, Automobilia and Flight, Special Aviation Number. Depicting a battle at sea, with battleships, a submarine and aircraft. February 1909
Bystander Silver Jubilee Number 1935Front cover of a special Bystander number marking the Silver Jubilee of King George V in 1935
Woman driving a delivery vanA woman driving a delivery van marked Spare Parts, Iron Bridge Service Depot Ltd, Special Delivery, Middx 2606, Day and Night
Easter Celebrations in Rural RussiaEaster Celebrations in Russia - The traditional cakes pictures are only baked once a year for the celebration. Date: 1902
Harvest Festival LoafHarvest Festival : A special loaf, in the shape of the famous Biblical Five loaves and two fishes. Date: 1950s
Wedding number of The SketchSpecial wedding number front cover celebrating the marriage of Prince George, Duke of Kent and Princess Marina of Greece, later Duchess of Kent in November 1934. Date: 5th December 1934
American Anti-Aircraft Guns near London; Second World War, 1Illustration showing an American anti-aircraft unit firing at enemy bombers, during a German raid on London in 1944. The gun shown is a 90-mm weapon
Tragedy of the Marathon Race... London Olympics 1908Front cover from The Graphic. Dorando Pietri of Italy collapsed after entering the stadium ahead of the pack during the 1908 London Olympics
Gustav Hamel posting an airmail letterThe aviator Gustav Hamel posting an airmail letter which he himself will transport by air to Windsor
Gustav Hamel signing receipt for mail, HendonThe aviator Gustav Hamel in the cockpit of his aeroplane, signing the official receipt for the mail, just before setting out from Hendon Aerodrome to Windsor on the very first airmail flight
Last Supper / MiniatureJesus dines with his twelve disciples, making a special fuss of John
Comic postcard, Scottish special constable with wooden truncheon. Date: 1914-1918
Portrait of a man in uniform, WW1, possibly serving as a special constable. Date: 1916
Front cover of The Illustrated London News showing the King of Siam purifying a white elephant. His Majesty is shown pouring lustral water over the sacred beast in its special pavilion. Date: 1928
Youg Spanish Couple dreaming of their wedding dayWaiting for the happy day that announces our happiness - A loving young couple type out wedding invitations (possibly!) as they await their special big day! Date: circa 1930s
Alexander August Wilhelm von Pape (1813â??1895). Royal Prussian infantry Colonel-General with the special rank of Generalfeldmarschall. Portrait. Engraving. Detail
Westland Wessex HAS.3 XP142 Humphrey (msn WA75), of the Fleet Air Arm Museum, at RNAS Yeovilton on 15 July 1995
Canadair 601 Challenger HZ-SFS (msn 3017), of Saudia - Saudi Arabian Airlines Special Flight Services, at Le Bourget for the Paris Air Show in June 1989. Given Airshow serial 43'. Date: 1989
Larsen Special LN-11. Carl Larsen designed and built the all-metal single-seat Special in spare time
Gardner Jaguar SpecialIn the Jaguar XJ/XK Special, Lt Col. AT Goldie Gardner broke the Class E world record at Jabbekke, Belgium. The new record over the flying mile was 173.678 mph. Date: 1948