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Background imageSystem Collection: London First Sewage System Fleet Streets Street

London First Sewage System Fleet Streets Street
london, first, sewage, system, fleet, streets, street, sew, 1845, cholera, epidemics, great, stink, miasmas, combined, create, death, rate, higher, forcing, reformers, face, urban, planning, policy

Background imageSystem Collection: Elevated train to take visitors around the exhibition. Date: May - October 1893

Elevated train to take visitors around the exhibition. Date: May - October 1893

Background imageSystem Collection: Men wearing heavy oilskin protective clothing would go into the tunnels under the streets of

Men wearing heavy oilskin protective clothing would go into the tunnels under the streets of London to unblock the sewers with a combing method. Date: 1881

Background imageSystem Collection: The introduction of electric trams in the cities of Britain were becoming more popular due to

The introduction of electric trams in the cities of Britain were becoming more popular due to being cleaner, cheaper, smoother, roomier and safer

Background imageSystem Collection: Death as the railway signalman

Death as the railway signalman - a comment on repeated errors and a system of fines between the engine drivers and signalmen circa 1876

Background imageSystem Collection: COLLISION IN A TUNNEL

COLLISION IN A TUNNEL
Three die when the Bale express collides with a local train in the Pommeraie tunnel, failing to see lights warning that a single-track system is in operation Date: 9 May 1898

Background imageSystem Collection: Blackwall Extension Railway Bridge over the Commercial-Road East

Blackwall Extension Railway Bridge over the Commercial-Road East. The new link in the metropolitan system of railways was to bring the Eastern Counties and other lines terminating at Shoreditch

Background imageSystem Collection: Child labour working in the fields

Child labour working in the fields
Farming under the gang system - work contracted out to entrepreneurs who worked their labour force often under harsh conditions. Date: 1867

Background imageSystem Collection: Laying big main water pipes, Southwark and Vauxhall 1900

Laying big main water pipes, Southwark and Vauxhall 1900
Photograph showing engineers and assistants lifting up heavy large circular piping with a crane ready to be put underground, in the streets of South London

Background imageSystem Collection: Beech RC-12K Guardrail 85-0152

Beech RC-12K Guardrail 85-0152
United States Army - Beech RC-12K Guardrail 85-0152 (MSN FE-006), fitted with Common Sensor System 4, for airborne signals intelligence (SIGINT) collection. Date: circa 2000

Background imageSystem Collection: Boeing VB-17G Flying Fortress N207EV Shady Lady

Boeing VB-17G Flying Fortress N207EV Shady Lady (msn 32426, ex N809Z, ex 44-83785). This aircraft, registered as N809Z was operated by the CIA to drop scientists / agent on an abandoned Soviet

Background imageSystem Collection: McDonnell Douglas T-45A Goshawk 163621

McDonnell Douglas T-45A Goshawk 163621
United States Navy - McDonnell Douglas T-45A Goshawk 163621 (MSN A023, call-sign 221'), of TW-2 at NAS Kingsville, Texas

Background imageSystem Collection: Convair CV-990 N810NA - NASA 810

Convair CV-990 N810NA - NASA 810
Convair CV-990-30A-5 N810NA / NASA 810 (msn 30-10-29, ex N5617), the Landing System Research Aircraft, used for testing the Shuttle Orbiter undercarriage systems. Seen Date: circa 1998

Background imageSystem Collection: Ling-Temco-Vought YA-7D Corsair II 67-14583

Ling-Temco-Vought YA-7D Corsair II 67-14583
Ling-Temco-Vought YA-7D-1-CV Corsair II 67-14583 (msn D.002). Modified with a prototype Digital fly-by-fire system and later put on display at the Air Force Flight Test Center Museum Airpark

Background imageSystem Collection: BAe 146-300QT G-TNTR

BAe 146-300QT G-TNTR
British Aerospace BAe 146-300QT G-TNTR (msn E3151), of XP Parcel System, on approach to Athens International Airport, on 10 November 1998. Date: 1998

Background imageSystem Collection: United States Air Force Boeing WC-135B 61-2666

United States Air Force Boeing WC-135B 61-2666 (msn 18342) at McCleelan Air Force Base. Boeing C-135B-BN Stratolifter (Boeing 717-185)

Background imageSystem Collection: English Electric Canberra E. 15 WH964 4

English Electric Canberra E. 15 WH964 4
Royal Air Force - English Electric Canberra E.15 WH964 4 (msn SH1689), of No. 98 Squadron, at RAF Cottesmore. The Canberra E.15s were conversions from B.15 reconnaissance-bombers

Background imageSystem Collection: Farnborough wind tunnel with Bristol Bulldog

Farnborough wind tunnel with Bristol Bulldog
The Royal aircraft establishment wind tunnel at Farnborough, with Bristol Type 124 Bulldog TM K3183 mounted on the balance

Background imageSystem Collection: Comic postcard, Workman nervous about horse Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Workman nervous about horse Date: 20th century

Background imageSystem Collection: Marconi EMI Emitron Camera System of Television

Marconi EMI Emitron Camera System of Television, showing the film projector and the camera used in the televising of films. Date: 1937

Background imageSystem Collection: High definition television, a Spanish scene enacted in one of the Baird Experimental

High definition television, a Spanish scene enacted in one of the Baird Experimental Studios, televising by the Intermediate-Film System Date: 1937

Background imageSystem Collection: Baird Electron Scanner System of Television

Baird Electron Scanner System of Television, showing the Electron Scanner when used for the televising of talking films. This can be employed for a definition of 100-500 lines

Background imageSystem Collection: The Bar to Progress! An allegory, founded upon Temple Bar. Satirical cartoon, 1853

The Bar to Progress! An allegory, founded upon Temple Bar. Satirical cartoon, 1853. Temple Bar, the entrance to the City of London in the west, closes its gates against ordinary people and progress

Background imageSystem Collection: Vintage 19th century photograph:, Aberdovey, Aberdyfi, Wales

Vintage 19th century photograph:, Aberdovey, Aberdyfi, Wales

Background imageSystem Collection: Vintage 19th century photograph: the front and ancient cannon, guns, Aberdovey, Aberdyfi

Vintage 19th century photograph: the front and ancient cannon, guns, Aberdovey, Aberdyfi, Wales

Background imageSystem Collection: Vintage 19th century photograph: bridge of boats, pontoon bridge, River Rhine, Cologne

Vintage 19th century photograph: bridge of boats, pontoon bridge, River Rhine, Cologne, Koln, Germany c.1870 s

Background imageSystem Collection: Vintage 19th century photograph: the old bridge, Bude, Cornwall, England

Vintage 19th century photograph: the old bridge, Bude, Cornwall, England

Background imageSystem Collection: Court House, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA Date: circa 1920

Court House, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA Date: circa 1920

Background imageSystem Collection: WW2 era - Comic Postcard - In Convoy

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - In Convoy
The Caption is In Convoy. The convoy system for the merchant ships bringing in vital supples was introduced to counter the German U Boat attacks

Background imageSystem Collection: Lord Palmerston delivering the prizes at the South London Industrial Exhibition

Lord Palmerston delivering the prizes at the South London Industrial Exhibition, at the Lambeth Baths in Westminster Road, London, 1865. Date: 1865

Background imageSystem Collection: Preserved Yorkshire Trench - Boesinge

Preserved Yorkshire Trench - Boesinge
This was first explored in February 1992 by a local group called The Diggers. Gradually an important trench and dug-out system was uncovered

Background imageSystem Collection: Queue of tourists visit Goughs Cave in Cheddar Gorge

Queue of tourists visit Goughs Cave in Cheddar Gorge
A queue of tourists visiting Goughs Cave in Cheddar Gorge on the Mendip Hills, in Cheddar, Somerset, England. The cave is 115 m deep and is 3.405 km long

Background imageSystem Collection: Entrance to preserved trench system, Sanctuary Wood

Entrance to preserved trench system, Sanctuary Wood Date: 2016

Background imageSystem Collection: WW1 - Metal-roofed trench on the Western Front

WW1 - Metal-roofed trench on the Western Front. 1916

Background imageSystem Collection: Cartoon, Land and Labour (Agricultural Union)

Cartoon, Land and Labour (Agricultural Union)
Cartoon, Land and Labour; or, How to Settle It. A comment on the current unrest over working conditions in agricultural districts

Background imageSystem Collection: Swallow Falls - the Rhaeadr Ewynnol, Wales

Swallow Falls - the Rhaeadr Ewynnol, Wales
Swallow Falls - the Rhaeadr Ewynnol - a multiple waterfall system in Wales, located on the Afon Llugwy near Betws-y-Coed, in Conwy County Borough. Date: 1953

Background imageSystem Collection: Bridge near Swallow Falls - the Rhaeadr Ewynnol, Wales

Bridge near Swallow Falls - the Rhaeadr Ewynnol, Wales
Bridge near Swallow Falls - the Rhaeadr Ewynnol - a multiple waterfall system in Wales, located on the Afon Llugwy near Betws-y-Coed, in Conwy County Borough. Date: 1953

Background imageSystem Collection: Advertisement for Royal Line to Canada - Canadian Railways

Advertisement for Royal Line to Canada - Canadian Railways
Advertisement for Royal Line to Canada - Canadian Northern Railway System - Atlantic Steamship Service, fortnightly from Bristol. Date: 1910

Background imageSystem Collection: Theatrophone poster

Theatrophone poster
Poster using Moulin Rouge imagery to promote a popular telephonic system of the late 19th century. This poster appeared in a 1931 graphic degign publication. Artist: Jules Cheret Date: 1896

Background imageSystem Collection: Two views of the surface of the planet Mercury

Two views of the surface of the planet Mercury -- a sun-scorched area and a frosty area. Date: 1950s

Background imageSystem Collection: Hollesley Bay Colony

Hollesley Bay Colony
The gymnasium at the Hollesley Bay Colony, near Woodbridge, Suffolk. In 1938, the establishment became a training institution for young offenders as part of the Borstal system. Date: circa 1945

Background imageSystem Collection: Columbia Square, home of KNX Columbia Broadcasting System

Columbia Square, home of KNX Columbia Broadcasting System
Postcard showing Columbia Square, home of KNX Columbia Broadcasting System, CBS, Hollywood, 1930s Date: 1930s

Background imageSystem Collection: Advert for Electrolux vacuum cleaner, 1925

Advert for Electrolux vacuum cleaner, 1925 Date: 1925

Background imageSystem Collection: Mahratta (Maratha) ethnic group of peasant warriors, India

Mahratta (Maratha) ethnic group of peasant warriors, India. Date: 1843

Background imageSystem Collection: Bheels or Bhils, a large ethnic group in West India

Bheels or Bhils, a large ethnic group in West India. 1843

Background imageSystem Collection: Brahmin expounding the Veda, India

Brahmin expounding the Veda, India
Brahmin or Hindu priest expounding the Veda, India. Date: 1843

Background imageSystem Collection: Yellow baboon, Papio cynocephalus

Yellow baboon, Papio cynocephalus. Dog-faced baboon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by John Pass after an illustration by Johann Jakob Ihle from Ebenezer Siblys Universal System of Natural

Background imageSystem Collection: Barbary macaque, Macaca sylvanus, endangered

Barbary macaque, Macaca sylvanus, endangered. Barbary ape or magot. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J. Barlow after an illustration by Johann Jakob Ihle from Ebenezer Siblys Universal System of



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