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Background imageTaking Collection: Korea: men taking water from a well

Korea: men taking water from a well
Vintage early 20th century photograph - Korea: men taking water from a well

Background imageTaking Collection: 10942758

10942758
Douglas A-20J Havoc - Photographed moments after taking a fatal hit

Background imageTaking Collection: Duke of York taking oath to be faithful to Henry VI

Duke of York taking oath to be faithful to Henry VI
Richard, Duke of York, forced to take an oath of allegiance at St Pauls Cathedral to be faithful to Henry VI. 1452

Background imageTaking Collection: Suffragette Cat Will Have The vote

Suffragette Cat Will Have The vote
Another fierce and feisty feline sets out her objective - The Vote. I Will Have It. Taking no notice of the police notice banning political or other meetings, by order! Date: circa 1908

Background imageTaking Collection: French bombarding fort of San Juan de Ulua, Mexico

French bombarding fort of San Juan de Ulua, Mexico
The French navy bombarding the fort of San Juan de Ulua (Saint-Jean d Ulloa), overlooking the seaport of Veracruz in Mexico, during the Pastry War. Date: 27 November 1838

Background imageTaking Collection: The Last Pinch - old man taking snuff

The Last Pinch - old man taking snuff. circa late 19th century

Background imageTaking Collection: Cartoon, Women also profiteer, WW1

Cartoon, Women also profiteer, WW1
Cartoon, Women also profiteer. Showing how women are also profiting from the war, either by socialising with servicemen or selling them expensive flowers, food and drink. Date: 1916

Background imageTaking Collection: Boeing 314A Bristol of BOAC taking off

Boeing 314A Bristol of BOAC taking off

Background imageTaking Collection: Commandeered by Lawson Wood, WW1 cartoon

Commandeered by Lawson Wood, WW1 cartoon
Cartoon by Lawson Wood showing two British soldiers taking away a little boys toy horse, much to his distress. The cartoon is a humorous comment on the number of horses commandeered by the Army in

Background imageTaking Collection: British Red Cross Society, Duchess of Westminsters Hospital

British Red Cross Society, Duchess of Westminsters Hospital
A collection of eleven original images relating to No. 1 British Red Cross Society Hospital, more commonly known as The Duchess of Westminsters Hospital, named after its Founder

Background imageTaking Collection: Cartoon, Being Unable to Take Paris, WW1

Cartoon, Being Unable to Take Paris, WW1
Cartoon, Being Unable to Take Paris, showing Crown Prince Wilhelm during the First World War, taking anything else he can lay his hands

Background imageTaking Collection: Coronation of King George V

Coronation of King George V
Archbishop of Canterbury adminsters the oath to King George V who places his hand on the Gospel and swears to maintain the Laws and customs of the land and the Settlement of the Church of England

Background imageTaking Collection: Damaged stand at West Ham United Football ground

Damaged stand at West Ham United Football ground
The bomb damaged main stands at Upton Park (the Boleyn Ground), the home of West Ham United Football Club following bombing raids during the blitz on London in World War Two. Date: 1944

Background imageTaking Collection: Bonzo the cartoon dog getting stuck in the bath

Bonzo the cartoon dog getting stuck in the bath. Cartoon strip from Bonzos Annual, 1935 Date: 1935

Background imageTaking Collection: Taking a bow

Taking a bow
A young actor takes a bow, revelling in the enthusiasm of his loving audience as they applaud his perfomance. Date: 1886

Background imageTaking Collection: Jje Lenoir / Figuier Eng

Jje Lenoir / Figuier Eng
Photograph of Louis Lumiere (1865-1948), French pioneer of cinematography, scrutinising a strip of film. Together with his brother Auguste, Louis invented the cinematograph

Background imageTaking Collection: Beefeater in a Heatwave

Beefeater in a Heatwave
A beefeater Yeomen Warder of the Tower of London, taking off his hat during a heatwave! Date: early 1930s

Background imageTaking Collection: Getting the Wind up - Waverley Steps, Edinburgh, Scotland

Getting the Wind up - Waverley Steps, Edinburgh, Scotland
Getting the Wind up - Pedestrians suffer the consequences of a sudden gust of Scottish wind on the Waverley Steps, Edinburgh, Scotland. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageTaking Collection: Taking advantage of the situation

Taking advantage of the situation... Street Lad - " Do you want an Errand Boy?" Shopkeeper - " No." Street Lad - " Yus you do, yours as just been runned over." !!

Background imageTaking Collection: Silhouette of Land Girl taking dog for walk, WW2

Silhouette of Land Girl taking dog for walk, WW2
Silhouette of a Land Girl taking a dog for a walk during the Second World War. 1939-1945

Background imageTaking Collection: Venus and Cupid

Venus and Cupid
Venus teases Cupid by taking his bow away from him

Background imageTaking Collection: Sewing in the 18th C

Sewing in the 18th C
Two french women in a sewing workshop doing needlework and taking advantage of the light coming from the huge windows. Date: Circa 1760

Background imageTaking Collection: The Beggars Opera, piano music cover

The Beggars Opera, piano music cover
Cover design on a book of piano music for The Beggars Opera, by John Gay, first performed in 1728. A plump man of the 18th century is depicted, taking a bow at the theatre footlights

Background imageTaking Collection: The Mannequin Who Made The Most Of It, by H. M. Bateman

The Mannequin Who Made The Most Of It, by H. M. Bateman
A humorous illustration showing a fashion mannequin taking to the catwalk, entrancing all the audience. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch

Background imageTaking Collection: Pheasants rise into the air in a wood

Pheasants rise into the air in a wood
Two pheasants rising into the air in the auburn autumnal light at the edge of a wood. Airbrush painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageTaking Collection: Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
The Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) a large bird of prey and the national bird and symbol of the United States of America. Watercolour painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageTaking Collection: The Funeral of Prince Albert

The Funeral of Prince Albert
The funeral ceremony of Prince Albert taking place in the choir. The coffin lies in state

Background imageTaking Collection: An Irish Petty Sessions Court

An Irish Petty Sessions Court where local administration of justice is taking place. The tribunal is filled with defendents, complainants

Background imageTaking Collection: A furious charge of Irish troops at the taking of Guillemon

A furious charge of Irish troops at the taking of Guillemon
An illustration showing Irish troops attacking German positions at Guillemont, September 1916. The image depicts Irish soldiers engaging in fierce hand-to-hand combat at a machine-gun post which

Background imageTaking Collection: Jp Morgan / Outman / Beurre

Jp Morgan / Outman / Beurre
JOHN PIERPONT MORGAN American banker and financier, taking over the little guys

Background imageTaking Collection: HMS Duke of York, 1943

HMS Duke of York, 1943
Photograph showing the Royal Navy battleship HMS Duke of York firing a salvo from her after turret in 1943. The Duke of York, launched in 1940

Background imageTaking Collection: Account Register

Account Register
A clerk uses the Paragon Account Register which takes care of the entire transaction from the taking of the order to the collection of the account

Background imageTaking Collection: Female Dress of 1896

Female Dress of 1896
Women dressed elegantly in gowns with lace trim or matching velvet jackets help a child taking a drink

Background imageTaking Collection: Taking Car on Ferry

Taking Car on Ferry
Loading a car ferry before the introduction of the drive-on drive-off system : the cars are loaded one by one onto pallets and craned aboard

Background imageTaking Collection: Donkey Rides Blackheath

Donkey Rides Blackheath
Children taking donkey rides on Blackheath just outside the main entrance to Greenwich Park

Background imageTaking Collection: Paris Hotel De Ville

Paris Hotel De Ville
The Hotel de Ville and la place de Greve, Paris. An artillery salvo is taking place to celebrate something

Background imageTaking Collection: British Sailor on shore leave purchasing a souvenir - China

British Sailor on shore leave purchasing a souvenir - China
British Sailor on shore leave purchasing a souvenir to take home - Chinese Art shop. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageTaking Collection: Old Coach Driver takes train between Moscow - St Petersburg

Old Coach Driver takes train between Moscow - St Petersburg
An Old Russian Coach Driver takes the train between Moscow and St. Petersburg Date: circa 1907

Background imageTaking Collection: Buxton, Derbyshire - Taking the waters from The Pump

Buxton, Derbyshire - Taking the waters from The Pump. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageTaking Collection: Signallers with the King?s African Rifles

Signallers with the King?s African Rifles
Photograph: Signallers with the King?s African Rifles taking down a message, 1943. Captioned: Signaller taking down a messge

Background imageTaking Collection: A Japanese Geisha girl taking tea in a garden

A Japanese Geisha girl taking tea in a garden. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageTaking Collection: Four British Paratroop officers setting watches

Four British Paratroop officers setting watches
Photograph, 6th Jun 1944: four British Paratroop officers setting watches before taking-off just before dawn. Associated with D Day, World War Two, North West Europe (1944-1945)

Background imageTaking Collection: The Thermal Baths at La Bourboule, France

The Thermal Baths at La Bourboule, France
The Thermal Baths at La Bourboule, a commune in the Puy-de-Dome department in Auvergne in central France. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageTaking Collection: Men of the 2nd Derbyshire Yeomanry taking cover

Men of the 2nd Derbyshire Yeomanry taking cover
Photograph, 25th Oct 1944: men of 2nd Derbyshire Yeomanry taking cover during the attack on St Michielsgestel.Associated with World War Two, North West Europe (1944-1945). Date: 1944

Background imageTaking Collection: The Young Recruit / Going to the War

The Young Recruit / Going to the War
THE YOUNG RECRUIT / Going to the War.One of two coloured lithograph vignettes, after Wagner, 1855.Shows a young recruit taking leave of his family

Background imageTaking Collection: Women WW1 Bus Conductress

Women WW1 Bus Conductress
A girl in the uniform of a bus conductress or Clippie, calls Fares Please. An example of women taking on mens roles during WW1. Date: circa 1915

Background imageTaking Collection: Queen Sirikit of Thailand on a London Bus

Queen Sirikit of Thailand on a London Bus
An official two-day state visit to the UK by King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) (1927-) and Queen Sirikit (1932-) of Thailand

Background imageTaking Collection: The taking of Jericho

The taking of Jericho - Joshua 6. circa 1690



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