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Machine Gun, Light, Vickers, . 303 In K Gas OperatedVickers. 303 in gas operated Class K light machine gun 1940 (c), deactivated, Special Forces/Long Range Desert Group World War Two, Middle East, with drum magazine, anti-aircraft sights
Special train engine and carriage of the Egyptian KhediveThe Khedives Special in driving. It was built by R. Stephenson & Sons in 1862 and is used by the Khedive of Egypt when he moves his Court between his summer palace of Montaza and Alexandria
Three children on a 1930 JAP Special motorcycle & sidecarThree children pose for a photograph on a 1930 JAP Special motorcycle & sidecar combination at the seaside in the 1930s
Christmas at the Whitechapel WorkhouseServing Christmas Dinner at the Whitechapel Workhouse, London. Date: 1874
LNWR (London & North Western Railway Co. ) - Euston StationLNWR (London & North Western Railway Co.) - Euston Station - The Special Liner Express Date: 1905
Two police officers in SPG van, Met Police, LondonTwo police officers, one male, one female (WPC McKay), in an SPG (Special Patrol Group) van, Met Police, London. The SPG was set up in 1961 to provide a centrally-based mobile capability for dealing
Royal Horse Artillery in Great War Deeds, WW1Sergeant-Major Dorrell and Sergeant Nelson of the Royal Horse Artillery, remaining alone to work the last gun of L Battery during the retreat from Mons
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
Defeat of Prussian Guard in Great War Deeds, WW1The defeat of the Prussian Guard near Ypres, Belgium, by the British Army. Reproduction of a painting by R Caton Woodville Great War Deeds
Lorries of Army Service Corps in Great War Deeds, WW1A train of motor lorries of the Army Service Corps charging through a body of German cavalry. Reproduction of a painting by Frederic de Haenen in Great War Deeds
Besford Court School, WorcestershireAn aerial view of Besford Court - a special school for Roman Catholic boys categorised in the jargon of the time as mentally defective. Date: Date unknown
Madame Kyra Alanova by Madame YevondeMadame Kyra Alanova (1902-1965) by Madame Yevonde. She was a dancer, appearing in a special matinee at St Jamess Theatre, London
Bus crash in Cannon Street, City of LondonLFB Special Services attending a bus crash in Cannon Street, City of London, on 21 April 1959. The bus, which was travelling eastwards (right to left)
German Fokker E IV fighter plane, WW1A German Fokker E IV single-seater fighter monoplane with a 160 hp engine, used during the First World War. This is a special three-gun model built for Max Immelmann. Date: 1915-1918
Locomotive number 157 Barcelona, an E Tank Special c1890. Date: c1890
No 4 Commando Memorial Plaque, OuistrehamThis stands beside the Com Deb Sig Memorial in Ouistreham - see picture menorm165. The Commandos, part of 1st Special Service Brigade
Duke and Duchess of Kent, Silver JubileeThe Duke and Duchess of Kent in an open carriage on their way to St Pauls Cathedral for the Royal Silver Jubilee thanksgiving service, on 6 May 1935
Small boat dressed with flagsSmall boat near the coast, dressed with flags -- possibly a Penzance fishing boat. circa 1900s
Henry Willink, M. PHenry Willink (1894-1973) in his capacity as Special Commissioner for the homeless in London, a role that was necessitated owing to the destruction inflicted by German air-raids. 1940
Duke and Duchess of York at Sports Club, Mombasa, KenyaDuke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth) take tea at the Mombasa Sports Club, Kenya, East Africa. 1924
The Sphere, Special Egypt Tutankhamen issue, 1923Front cover of The Sphere designed by Fortunino Matania, for its Egypt number containing more news on the discoveries of Tutankhamens tomb in Luxor
Parliament of Paris. France. 18th centurySpecial Session of the Parliament of Paris, celebrated as a result of the severe financial crisis. 18th century. Engraving. Carnavalet Museum. Paris. France
Advert for Mappin Brothers solid silver items 1895Selection of decorative items available from Mappin Brothers in Regent Street. 1895
Put to the test, 1915President Woodrow Wilson, U.S.A, " Sakes alive! Seems like I m goin to prove that water is thicker than blood, after all!" Date: 1915
HMS Glasgow in Great War Deeds, WW1HMS Glasgow, cruiser of the British Royal Navy, in the Battle of the Falkland Islands, during which the German ship Leipzig was set on fire and sunk
Canadian Light Infantry in Great War Deeds, WW1A gallant trio of Canadian sharpshooters (Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry), nicknamed The Three Musketeers, holding a mound all day on the Western Front under all kinds of fire
HMS Lion of the Royal Navy in Great War Deeds, WW1Vice-Admiral Beattys flagship, the battle cruiser HMS Lion of the Royal Navy, towed into port amid cheers after a victory in the North Sea
HMS Gloucester in Great War Deeds, WW1HMS Gloucester of the British Royal Navy single-handedly fighting two German ships, the Goeben and the Breslau. Reproduction of a painting by Norman Wilkinson in Great War Deeds
Naik Darwan Sing Negi in Great War Deeds, WW1Naik Darwan Sing Negi of the Garhwal Rifles, Indian Army, leading round the traverses at Festubert on the Western Front, winning the Victoria Cross for his bravery
Fourth Guards Brigade in Great War Deeds, WW1The Fourth Guards Brigade, including the Coldstream Guards, fighting the Germans in the narrow streets of Landrecies during the retreat from Mons
Laughing old manA laughing old man with a wart on his nose, a fuzzy beard and blacked-out teeth. Perhaps not a real tramp, but an actor wearing makeup? Date: circa 1960s
Sinking of the Blucher in Great War Deeds, WW1A dramatic incident in the Battle of Dogger Bank: the German armoured cruiser Blucher sinking and HMS Arethusa, British light cruiser, standing in to save life
Captain Loxley of the Formidable, WW1 braveryClear Off - Submarines About: Captain Loxley of the Royal Navy, his terrier Bruce by his side, pictured giving his last order to another ship, warning of the danger of torpedoes
Cleobury Mortimer - Ditton Priors Railway Station GWR, ShropCleobury Mortimer/Ditton Priors Railway Station GWR, near Kidderminster, Shropshire, England. Last Passenger Train on the Cleobury Mortimer - Ditton Priors Line (Great Western Railway)
WW1 Recruitment Poster -- Special Jewish UnitBritain has been all she could be to Jews. Jews will be all they can be to Britain. Join the Special Jewish Unit. Recruitment poster
Opening of Baden Powell House, South Kensington, LondonScene during the official opening of Baden Powell House, South Kensington, London, by Queen Elizabeth II. The building received a number of awards
Ouled Nail woman, Algeria, specialising in a particular style of dancing. Date: circa 1870
Procession in Central LondonAerial view of the Silver Jubilee procession in Central London, with flags and garlands. Date: 1935
Disused tram, Blackpool St Annes & Lytham TramwaysA disused tram of the Blackpool St Annes & Lytham Tramways, damaged and rusting in the open air. It still carries advertising for Hovis, Lifebuoy Soap, Hudsons Super Soap
Lazaretto Point, on the Holy Loch, near Dunoon, Argyllshire, Scotland. Legend has it that ships from the East would land lepers here for special treatment. Date: 1950s
Operation Albumen - The Escape from Crete - WWIIPassengers and Chaperones. Photograph taken by Colonel David Sutherland of SBS and SAS, was part of a 12-man Special Boat Service unit which made a daring raid on the occupied Greek island of Rhodes
Philip II of Spain welcomes Japanese ambassadors" Philip II of Spain welcomes Japanese ambassadors in Madrid. This engraving might depict " Tensho Ken-oh Shisetsu" (1584-1585), a special mission organized by Christian lords Ohmura
LCC-MFB Royal visit to Brigade HeadquartersA rare picture of the Chief Officer, Captain Eyre Massey Shaw, as he waits to greet the Prince of Wales (the future King Edward VII)
GLC-LFB Chemical Incident Unit (CIU)The mid 1970s saw a number of innovative appliance designs come into play as the London Fire Brigade adapted to an ever changing and more Health and Safety conscious working environment
LCC-LFB Southwarks Emergency Tender and crewSouthwarks Emergency Tender and crew. By the 1920s emergency tenders were developing into far more that just a carrier of firefighters with breathing apparatus and lighting at incidents
Arch Druids planting Coronation Oak, Crystal PalaceTo commemorate the coronation of King George V, the Arch Druid of England planted a Coronation Oak sapling at the Crystal Palace, London. The ceremony was attended by many foreign delegates
The Illustrated London News Royal Tour 1953 issueFront cover of The Illustrated London News special number commemorating the six month royal tour of 1953 when Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh visited Australia, New Zealand
General Service army wagon, Mark IA General Service army wagon, Mark I, 12 feet long, for general transport use in wartime. Date: early 20th century