Taking Collection (page 25)

Amalekites and Ziklag
Taking advantage of Davids absence, the Amalekites loot Ziklag, but he attacks and defeats them

Herakles and the Mares
The eighth labour : He tames the vicious human-flesh-eating mares of Diomedes, king of the Bitones, giving them Diomedes to eat then taking them to Eurystheus

Edwardian Afternoon Tea
Typical Edwardians taking afternoon tea in the garden

Suburban House & Owners
Cissie poses with her two boys at the front gate of their Dulwich home : presumably papa is taking the picture

MALE TYPES / A MABILLE
Un Anglais a mabille A gentleman taking coffee, and something a little stronger, in a splendid cream suit

Seaside Snap
A young mother takes a holiday snap of her children who are engrossed in the stories of an old fisherman, although the boy looks a little scornful!

Birthday Drinkies
A gentleman celebrates his birthday by taking a drink or two with friends at the pub... but the postcard begs him not to overdo the drinks or he ll be fit for nothing tonight

Cemetery Looting 1917
Desperate for metal to make shells, the Germans loot Belgian cemeteries, taking anything that can be melted down for arms

Wilhelm Ii / Lust Blatter
WILHELM II GERMAN ROYALTY German Emperor in full ceremonial uniform, taking part in a parade

Photographing Bride
Photographing the Bride

Lady Photographer
A well-dressed lady with her tripod-mounted camera

Taking Singapore
The naval base of Singapore is surrendered by the Allies to the Japanese and seen as a far-reaching military defeat for the allies

Nebuch. Takes Jerusalem
The army of Nebuchadnezzar II king of Babylon, attacks Jerusalem, sacking the city and taking the Jews into exile where they will be very miserable

Mac Fisheries Poulterers
Mac Fisheries in Cheltenham, taking orders for Christmas for local home fed chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, capons and English pheasants, rabbits, hares and oysters

Wwi / British Cross Piave
Following the successful taking of the river by a joint Italian, British and French force, British cavalry cross the Piave

Waving Tearful Farewell
A young lady waves a sad farewell to her soldier lover as he returns to the front - for this is 1915, and World War One is taking its toll

Manoeuvres in Paris
Spring manoeuvres are taking place in France this year

Doctor and Students / 1835
FRANCE Doctor on his rounds with a group of students, taking notes

Spa / France / Taking Water
Neris les Bains: taking the waters at the water bar

Spa / Taking the Waters
Reinerz: taking the waters

SPA / TAKING THE WATER / 04
Karlsbad: taking the waters in the Muhlbrunnen

Edward Visits Gt Eastern
Edward Prince of Wales visits the Great Eastern at Sheerness and observes the amazing operation of taking on board sufficient cable to stretch across the Atlantic. Date: 24 May 1865

London Institution 1820
London Institution with a meeting taking place

Wright Plane 1908
Wilbur Wright makes a last minute check before taking to the air with a passenger

Train Takes up Water
A locomotive of the Great Northern Railway taking up water - an essential part of steam engine operation

Royal George Sinks 1782
While this fine warship is refitting at Spithead, near Portsmouth, she keels over and sinks, taking 600 or so men with her

Afternoon Tea in Paris
Fashionable people taking five o clock tea in a Paris hotel

Romans Leave Britain
Roman troops board ships taking them away from Britain, ending over four centuries of occupation

Diabolo Game in Garden
Games of diabolo taking place in the garden of a grand country house

Westland Limousine
This handsome twin-motor passenger plane, seen taking off from Croydon Airport, first flew in 1919 but has been periodically updated since then

French Medical Men / 18Thc
French doctor, surgeon and apothecary with their patient

Outdoor Photographer
A young couple with a baby in a pram approach an outdoor photographer and his stand of photographic examples

Judge Checks Appearance
A newly appointed judge contemplates his reflection, before taking his place on the judges bench, presiding over a court : his wife and clerk inspect him carefully

Procession at Pyramids
A procession taking place at the Pyramids

Press Photos / Heston / 1933
Press photographers at Heston

Using Magnesium Flash
Taking a studio photograph with magnesium flash Date: circa 1900

Spa - Vittel
VITTEL La Grande Source visitors taking the waters

Paris Bus Interior
A fine mixture of types taking a journey in a Paris omnibus

Taking a French Cab
English guests leave their hotel in a cab, assisted by three of the hotel staff and the dog

Benchers Taking Commons
The Benchers and Members " taking Commons" in the Middle Temple Hall, London

At a French Station
Waiting for the train on a French station platform - a porter copes with luggage, a young woman is taking goods to market

Officers Bathing C1890
British officers taking a cold shower during a voyage

Paris Restaurant 1906
An immaculately dressed couple sit down to dinner in a Paris restaurant, the waiter helping madame with her shawl

Royal Scot and Water
The London Midland and Scottish Railways Royal Scot express from Euston to Scotland, taking up water from troughs between the tracks

Social / Political Dinner
A lively political dinner: Tom and Bob taking a lesson on the Constitution and not neglecting their own

Gluttonous Man 1835
A self-indulgent man fills himself with strawberries and cream, taking the precaution of locking the door lest he be interrupted

Birdseye View of Plage
A seagull s-eye view of a French plage : there is much activity, including a beach photographer taking a picture of a group of holidaymakers

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