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Background imageSupporting Collection: Hogarth, Beer Street

Hogarth, Beer Street. A political print supporting a ministerial measure against the unlimited sale of gin. A scene of London life in which happy and healthy tradesmen

Background imageSupporting Collection: Drinking / Intemperance

Drinking / Intemperance
Political print of Gin Lane supporting a ministerial measure against the unlimited sale of gin. The pawnbrokers, gin cellar and distillery are now flourishing

Background imageSupporting Collection: A Swimming Stroke of Genius

A Swimming Stroke of Genius
A simple device by which a cross channel swim may be rendered both easy and pleasant- not to mention luxurious. Please note

Background imageSupporting Collection: Decorations for the Coronation - Singapore

Decorations for the Coronation - Singapore
A simply outstanding set of street decorations in Singapore, set up to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Erected and funded by High Street Indian Merchants

Background imageSupporting Collection: The Earth

The Earth
According to Hindu belief, the Earth is supported on elephants, standing on a tortoise, which floats in the Universal Ocean

Background imageSupporting Collection: Crocodiles of a Squadron, 141st Regt, R. A. C. (The Buffs)

Crocodiles of a Squadron, 141st Regt, R. A. C. (The Buffs)
Photograph: Crocodiles of a Squadron, 141st Regt, R. A. C. (The Buffs) Supporting the 1st Rifle Brigade in the Attack on St Joost, 21st January 1945

Background imageSupporting Collection: Hogarth, Beer Street

Hogarth, Beer Street. A political print supporting a ministerial measure against the unlimited sale of gin. A scene of London life in which happy and healthy tradesmen

Background imageSupporting Collection: Soundwell Demo

Soundwell Demo
A typical local meeting supporting the Cause - participants in a protest meeting at Soundwell, Avon, pose for their photo on the lawn of the Salem Chapel

Background imageSupporting Collection: Lockheed EC-130E-LM Hercules 63-7773

Lockheed EC-130E-LM Hercules 63-7773
United States Air Force (USAF) - Lockheed EC-130E-LM Hercules 'Rivet Rider' 63-7773 (msn 382-3839), of the 193rd Special Operations Squadron, at RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire on 23 July 1995

Background imageSupporting Collection: Royal Air Force - Avro Vulcan K. 2 XH561

Royal Air Force - Avro Vulcan K. 2 XH561
Royal Air Force - Avro Vulcan K.2 XH561 of No.50 Squadron at RAF Wildenrath for an air display. After the Falklands conflict, the Victor K.2 fleet was fast approaching their fatigue limits

Background imageSupporting Collection: Douglas A2D-1 Skyshark 125482

Douglas A2D-1 Skyshark 125482. The third production aircraft of ten completed, 125482 was bailed to the Allison Engine Company for flight testing of turboprop engines at Edwards Air Force Base in

Background imageSupporting Collection: The Princess Mary Caravan. The Girls Friendly Society supported young women by help in

The Princess Mary Caravan. The Girls Friendly Society supported young women by help in finding work, providing hostels etc

Background imageSupporting Collection: Birthday Card design - Men playing football

Birthday Card design - Men playing football with some fans on the touchline supporting their side. Date: circa 1950

Background imageSupporting Collection: Courteous Gent assists a young lady climbing over a stile

Courteous Gent assists a young lady climbing over a stile
Allow me! - A courteous Gentleman assist a young lady as she crosses a stile. Date: circa 1909

Background imageSupporting Collection: Poster, National Lottery, France, WW2

Poster, National Lottery, France, WW2
Poster, National Lottery, France - 10 November draw - support for hospitals during the Second World War Date: 1941

Background imageSupporting Collection: Poster, Credit Agricole, France

Poster, Credit Agricole, France - supporting young farm workers Date: 1950

Background imageSupporting Collection: Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker 59-1520

Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker 59-1520
United States Air Force (USAF) - Boeing KC-135Q Stratotanker 59-1520 (msn 18008), of the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, at Beale AFB, California, supporting Lockheed SR-71A operations

Background imageSupporting Collection: Grumman C-2A(R) Greyhound 162174

Grumman C-2A(R) Greyhound 162174
United States Navy- Grumman C-2A(R) Greyhound 162174 (msn 54), of VRC-40 Detachment V, tasked with supporting USS Enterprise nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Date: circa 2000

Background imageSupporting Collection: LSO musicians supporting BBC musicians, London

LSO musicians supporting BBC musicians, London
London Symphony Orchestra musicians supporting BBC musicians outside Broadcasting House, London, 27 June 1980. The strike by BBC musicians began when the BBC put forward plans to discontinue five

Background imageSupporting Collection: Gordon McLennan, communist and political activist

Gordon McLennan, communist and political activist
Gordon McLennan (1924-2011), former leader of the Communist Party of Great Britain, its National Organiser 1966-1975 and its General Secretary 1976-1989

Background imageSupporting Collection: Grumman C-2A(R) Greyhound 162168

Grumman C-2A(R) Greyhound 162168
United States Navy- Grumman C-2A(R) Greyhound 162168 (MSN 48), of VRC-40 Detachment II, tasked with supporting USS George H.W, Bush nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Date: circa 2000

Background imageSupporting Collection: Grumman C-2A(R) Greyhound 162159

Grumman C-2A(R) Greyhound 162159
United States Navy- Grumman C-2A(R) Greyhound 162159 (msn 39), of VRC-40 Detachment II, tasked with supporting USS George H.W, Bush nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Date: circa 2000

Background imageSupporting Collection: Lockheed C-130H Hercules 954

Lockheed C-130H Hercules 954
Royal Norwegian Air Force / United Nations - Lockheed C-130H Hercules 954 Balder, being loaded at RAF Wattisham for a mission supporting the United Nations in 1984. Date: 1984

Background imageSupporting Collection: Sandows marvellous feat of strength at London Hippodrome

Sandows marvellous feat of strength at London Hippodrome
Eugene Sandow, strong man extraordinaire, seen supporting on his chest four men and ten women in addition to sundry cannon balls, part of his act at the London Hippodrome

Background imageSupporting Collection: French Destroyer la Combattante Memorial Courseulles

French Destroyer la Combattante Memorial Courseulles
The ship was part of the supporting Bombardment Group. She was built in Glasgow in 1942 under the name HMS Haldon & loaned to the Free French Navy

Background imageSupporting Collection: German Bunker Asnelles Gold Beach Normandy

German Bunker Asnelles Gold Beach Normandy
This defensive bunker posed considerable problems to the units of 231 Brigade who landed here - the Dorsets, the Hampshires and supporting armour of the Essex Yeomanry & Sherwood Foresters

Background imageSupporting Collection: Nord N. 2501 Noratlas

Nord N. 2501 Noratlas
Armee de l Air - Nord N.2501 Noratlas BD (msn 8), at the Biggin Hill International Air Fair on 13 May 1966, supporting the Patrouille de France Aerobatic team. Date: 1966

Background imageSupporting Collection: WW1

WW1 - Vive La Ligne (" Long live the line" ) - patriotic postcard supporting the (thin) line of French troops guarding their country from German attack in the early part of WW1

Background imageSupporting Collection: Self sufficient village plan 1850

Self sufficient village plan 1850
A self-supporting village designed by Mr J Minter Morgan, housing 300 families of the working class. Date: 1850

Background imageSupporting Collection: The Princess Mary Caravan - The Caravaners at work. The Girls Friendly Society supported

The Princess Mary Caravan - The Caravaners at work. The Girls Friendly Society supported young women by help in finding work, providing hostels etc

Background imageSupporting Collection: Ruins of Maharubi Palace, Zanzibar, East Africa

Ruins of Maharubi Palace, Zanzibar, East Africa - built outside Zanzibar Town in 1882 for Sultan Barghash to house his impressively large harem

Background imageSupporting Collection: Inset circular portrait photograph of Miss Marie Studholme

Inset circular portrait photograph of Miss Marie Studholme (Caroline Maria Lupton) (1872-1930) - English actress and singer known for her supporting and sometimes starring roles in Victorian

Background imageSupporting Collection: Statue of Atlas - Rockefeller Center - New York, USA

Statue of Atlas - Rockefeller Center - New York, USA. Date: 1930s

Background imageSupporting Collection: Poster / Ruhr Crisis / 1923

Poster / Ruhr Crisis / 1923
No - You Cannot Force Me! A poster supporting the policy of passive resistance among workers during the French occupation of the Ruhr

Background imageSupporting Collection: WW2 - Men Munitions Material - Australian First Day Cover

WW2 - Men Munitions Material - Australian First Day Cover - supporting the war effort, 15th July, 1940. Date: 1940

Background imageSupporting Collection: Arles, France - Roman forum and cryptoportico

Arles, France - Roman forum and cryptoportico
Arles, France - cryptoportico passages (semi-underground covered passages supporting portico structures above ground) built as the foundation of the Roman Forum. circa 1910s

Background imageSupporting Collection: Caricature, Lillie Langtry and Henrietta Hodson

Caricature, Lillie Langtry and Henrietta Hodson
Caricature, Lillie Langtry (1853-1929) and Henrietta Hodson (1841-1910) -- The best of friends must part. Hodson (referred to here as Mrs Labouchere because of her relationship with Henry Labouchere)

Background imageSupporting Collection: LFDCA-LFB Mercedes Command Support Unit

LFDCA-LFB Mercedes Command Support Unit
Pictured at Battersea Park, the CSU from the Southern Command headquarters at Croydon was staffed by two junior officers and attended incidents that required four pumps or more

Background imageSupporting Collection: Mary Churchill supporting Russian flag day, 1944

Mary Churchill supporting Russian flag day, 1944
Miss Mary Churchill, the youngest daughter of Winston Churchill, supporting her mothers Russian flag day, and bought her emblem from Nurse Glover of University College London Hospital. 1944

Background imageSupporting Collection: South African woman carrying goods on her head

South African woman carrying goods on her head
A south african woman, carrying her baby on her back with a wide variety of other goods balanced somewhat precariously (or so it seems to the uninitiated) on her head, including pans, rugs, mats

Background imageSupporting Collection: Prince Leopold

Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (1853-1884), Queen Victorias fourth son and eighth child shown reading. The most academic of the Queens sons, Leopold led a closeted existence due to his haemophilia

Background imageSupporting Collection: Nottingham / Castle Burns

Nottingham / Castle Burns
Nottingham Castle is burned down during a riot by crowds supporting reform

Background imageSupporting Collection: Disabled man wearing electronic walking aid

Disabled man wearing electronic walking aid
Disabled man wearing an electronic walking aid known as a Pulser or Electronic Stimulator, designed to help him walk unaided. Date: circa 1980s

Background imageSupporting Collection: Infantry and supporting tanks advancing along the Argenta ro

Infantry and supporting tanks advancing along the Argenta ro
Lantern slide showing infantry and supporting tanks advancing along the Argenta road, Italy, April 1945. From a collection of British official war photographs relating to the 78th Division that were

Background imageSupporting Collection: Turkish Soldiers scale a training climbing wall

Turkish Soldiers scale a training climbing wall Date: 1909

Background imageSupporting Collection: Theatrical Troupe supporting Womens Suffrage Movement

Theatrical Troupe supporting Womens Suffrage Movement
A Theatrical Troupe performing a play supporting Womens Suffrage Movement Date: circa 1908

Background imageSupporting Collection: Big Grape Vine near Santa Barbara, California, USA

Big Grape Vine near Santa Barbara, California, USA
Men stand on top of a wooden frame supporting the branches of a single large grape vine near Santa Barbara, California. Date: circa 1895

Background imageSupporting Collection: First Duke Devonshire

First Duke Devonshire
WILLIAM CAVENDISH, first Duke of DEVONSHIRE influential statesman, serving Charles II and the protestant cause, supporting William III. He also wrote good verses. Date: 1640 - 1707

Background imageSupporting Collection: James Dk Chatelherault

James Dk Chatelherault
JAMES HAMILTON, second earl of ARRAN, duke of CHATELHERAULT Governor of Scotland, who vacillated between supporting an alliance with England or one with France. Date: 1515 - 1675

Background imageSupporting Collection: Advert for Churchs Archmoulded shoes 1948

Advert for Churchs Archmoulded shoes 1948
Stylish, comfortable & practical heeled, lace-up womans shoe: unlined for lightness, perforated for coolness while supporting the arch in its natural place. Date: 1948

Background imageSupporting Collection: Common Market Poster

Common Market Poster
A poster supporting Britains entry to the Common Market. Date: 5 June 1975

Background imageSupporting Collection: Nobile Rescue Vessel

Nobile Rescue Vessel
Captain Tucci and his officers stand on the deck of the Citta di Milano, the supply ship supporting Nobiles ill-fated expedition Date: 1928

Background imageSupporting Collection: Advert for Madame Le Beaus supporting figure belt 1886

Advert for Madame Le Beaus supporting figure belt 1886
Comfortable supporting Madame Le Beaus figure belt, obstetic binders and chest expanders. 1886

Background imageSupporting Collection: WW2 - National Savings Committee Flier - Wings for Victory

WW2 - National Savings Committee Flier - Wings for Victory - The Skys The Limit. Date: circa 1941

Background imageSupporting Collection: Barnardos - What They Were

Barnardos - What They Were
A Barnardos publicity image captioned What They Were illustrating how boys were transformed from homeless Street Arabs into soldiers and sailors supporting Britannia. Date: 1890s

Background imageSupporting Collection: Students supporting each other on parallel bars

Students supporting each other on parallel bars Date: 1903

Background imageSupporting Collection: WW1 - Patriotic Demonstrations in Russia

WW1 - Patriotic Demonstrations in Russia in support of the Tsar and the war effort against Germany. The caption states that war has united the whole population of Russia - this was to prove far

Background imageSupporting Collection: WWI Poster, Every Second Matters

WWI Poster, Every Second Matters
Every Second Matters, Every second saved in unloading these ships means another American soldier and more food. British Dockyard work incentive poster supporting the Americans coming into the war

Background imageSupporting Collection: New element in British Navy by G. H. Davis

New element in British Navy by G. H. Davis
The new element in the British Navy: how the four corners of the Empire are combining to support the central Home Navy. Showing how Canada, Australia

Background imageSupporting Collection: Naval support for armies in Normandy by G. H. Davis

Naval support for armies in Normandy by G. H. Davis
The big guns of the Royal Navy supporting the Allied armies in Normandy during the Second World War. How warships, guided by air and ground spotters

Background imageSupporting Collection: Advert for Tenova mens self-supporting socks 1939

Advert for Tenova mens self-supporting socks 1939
Made to be forgotten. Tenova socks stay up. The cut-out at the back and the band at the top, containing Lastex yarn keep these Tenova socks gently but firmly in place

Background imageSupporting Collection: Advert for Tenova mens self-supporting socks 1938

Advert for Tenova mens self-supporting socks 1938
Tenova socks need no suspenders. Tenova socks have a band at the top containing Lastex yarn, which is part of the sock itself. The band holds them up gently buy securely. Date: 1938

Background imageSupporting Collection: Advert for Tenova mens self-supporting socks 1937

Advert for Tenova mens self-supporting socks 1937
A new kind of sock. Self-supporting. No suspenders needed. This special patented design with a top band containing lastex yarn does the trick. They can t come down. They don t let you down

Background imageSupporting Collection: Advert for Wolsey womens underwear 1936

Advert for Wolsey womens underwear 1936
Wolsey aerobelt. Not just new, but a new principle! Not just cut, but Paris-cut! Not just Lastex, but a new exclusive Lastex fabric! Permanent tension two-way stretch that gives but never gives way

Background imageSupporting Collection: Alliance with England

Alliance with England
Allegory of the alliance with England : Elizabeth and Leicester are depicted as supporting the Netherlands against the king of France. Date: 1576

Background imageSupporting Collection: To Hell With Surrender! How Second Lieutenant J. C. Buchan

To Hell With Surrender! How Second Lieutenant J. C. Buchan
The official narrative for this drawing reads: When he saw the enemy had practically surrounded his command, he collected his platoon and prepared to fight his way back to the supporting line

Background imageSupporting Collection: David Baron Newark

David Baron Newark
DAVID LESLIE, first baron NEWARK Scottish military commander supporting the royalist cause in Scotland. Date: 1601 - 1682

Background imageSupporting Collection: German woman - crocheting for her brother at the front - WW1

German woman - crocheting for her brother at the front - WW1
A German woman (Gertrude Konigshain) works on a piece of crochet - possibly a favour to her brother (?) fighting at the front during WW1

Background imageSupporting Collection: Satire on the 1906 elections in France

Satire on the 1906 elections in France
A satire on the 1906 elections in France - Durand was an actual candidate - commenting on the various hues of political opinion in the country

Background imageSupporting Collection: de Havilland Canada DHC2 Beaver AL1

de Havilland Canada DHC2 Beaver AL1, of the Army Air Corps supporting Royal Engineers during Exercise Mirza, seen here taking off from the flood plain of the River Tonj in the southern Sudan. c.1974

Background imageSupporting Collection: The X-15s supporting cradle under Boeing B-52B mothership

The X-15s supporting cradle under Boeing B-52B mothership
The X-15s supporting cradle under the Boeing B-52B mothership

Background imageSupporting Collection: GUESCLIN, Bertrand du (1315-1380). French general

GUESCLIN, Bertrand du (1315-1380). French general supporting Charles V of France. He fought against the English army and supported Henry of Trastamara in his war against Pedro the Cruel

Background imageSupporting Collection: Witz, Konrad (1400-1445). Saint Bartholomew

Witz, Konrad (1400-1445). Saint Bartholomew. c. 1435. The saint supporting a knife with a hand, and a book with the other. Renaissance art. Oil on wood. SWITZERLAND. Basel. Fine Arts Museum

Background imageSupporting Collection: Spain

Spain. Demonstration of the extreme right-wing at the Plaza de Oriente in Madrid (1st October 1975). Demonstration supporting Franco

Background imageSupporting Collection: Spain

Spain. Extreme right-wing demonstration in Plaza de Oriente, Madrid (October 1, 1975) supporting Francos regime after

Background imageSupporting Collection: Spain (1946)

Spain (1946). Demonstration supporting Franco at the plaza de Oriente (East Square) in Madrid after the exclusion of Spain

Background imageSupporting Collection: Drunk with Two Friends

Drunk with Two Friends
Hardly able to stand, a drunk is helped on his way by two friends. Date: circa 1830

Background imageSupporting Collection: Coming under canvas, George the magician and a full supporti

Coming under canvas, George the magician and a full supporting cast of wonder workers and funmakers presenting a spectacle rich in scenic and electrical effects surpassing in splendor

Background imageSupporting Collection: The America Cup challengers: Shamrock II launched at Dumbart

The America Cup challengers: Shamrock II launched at Dumbart
A symbol of three kingdoms: the pontoons " Thistle", " Rose" and the yacht " Shamrock II". The Illustrated London News claimed that at the time of publication this was

Background imageSupporting Collection: SAMSON & HERCULES

SAMSON & HERCULES
Samson and Hercules, two great wooden figures, supporting the porch of the Samson and Hercules Mansion, built by Christopher Jay in 1657, Tombland, Norwich. Date: 17th century

Background imageSupporting Collection: American Scouts on parade

American Scouts on parade
Troops of scouts holding Amerian flags march down a street in a parade at Albuquerque, New Mexico. Residents lines the street to watch. 29 September 1951

Background imageSupporting Collection: Switzerland - Le Doubs River - Driving on Ice

Switzerland - Le Doubs River - Driving on Ice
Switzerland - The Doubs River - Driving on a completely ice-bound surface in winter

Background imageSupporting Collection: The Occupation of Egypt

The Occupation of Egypt
A humouous postcard entitled The Occupation of Egypt - depicting two Egyptian men supporting a very rotund woman as she takes a ride on a donkey to see the Pyramids

Background imageSupporting Collection: Turkish porter

Turkish porter
Typical Turkish working man - the leather supporting belt he is wearing suggests the man may be a porter



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