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Niagara Falls, USA - Indian SacrificeNiagara Falls, USA - Dramatic illustration of an Indian Sacrifice over the top of the falls. Date: 1913
A lecherous German man eyeing-up his companion for the night in a German Brothel, her getting undressed is reflected in his monacle. Date: 1910s
Source of the Sauveniere spring at Spa, Belgium. Date: circa 1906
Chalybeate Spring, The Pantiles, Tunbridge WellsChildren taking the water at the Chalybeate Spring, The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells. Date: circa 1909
Taking a shower in a fine marble bathtub Date: 1900s
WW1 era Comic Postcard - Boy leans in for a kissWW1 era Comic Postcard - A boy leans in for a kiss with his donkey cart-driving girl. She replies with the slightly devastating retort " I can drive one donkey but not two!" Date: circa 1916
Princess Elizabeth taking a carriage ride with her nannyPrincess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022) taking a carriage ride in Central London with her nanny Date: 1927
The Duke of York - Using a Press Photographers Camera at his Boys Camp at Southwold, Suffolk. Date: 1932
Mother taking children to school in pony and trap, CornwallMother taking her two children to school in a pony and trap at Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall. Date: circa 1960s
WW1 - British soldiers in a wood wearing sheepskin jacketsPhotograph of a pair of British soldiers in a wood wearing sheepskin jackets and soft caps, 1914 (c)-1915 (c). One is carrying a haversack and using binoculars
Grand Hotel des Bains in Helwan (Helouan), EgyptA photographer takes a picture of a group of people at the main entrance of the Grand Hotel des Bains in Helwan (Helouan), Egypt. Date: circa 1905
Women WW1 Lock KeeperCaptioned, Womens Work in War Time, shows a female lock keeper taking on work previously done by men. Date: circa 1916
Queen Sirikit of Thailand her daughter Princess ChulabhornQueen Sirikit of Thailand (1932-) and Princess Chulabhorn Walailak (1957-) pose for a large gathering of press photographers. Taken during a ten-week private visit to the UK. 1966
How to kiss your Rich Aunt ! A rather foolish and foppish young man (with an eye on the prize!) greets his Elderly (and very rich) Auntie with extreme enthusiasm. Date: 1908
London Underground Opened 1863Dignitaries taking a ride on the first train on the Metropolitan Railway, including William Gladstone and his wife (at the front of the carriage on the left). Date: 1863
Serbo-Bulgarian War, 14-28 November 1885. Bulgarian Soldiers taking a position in Tzaribrod (now Dimitrovgrad) in Serbia. Illustration by Richard Caton Woodville after sketch by M
Bringing in the hollyTraditional winter scene depicting a family taking home holly at Christmas. Child seated on a donkey. Date: circa 1908
Bomb damage at Old Trafford - Manchester UnitedThe bomb damaged main stands at Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United Football Club following bombing raids on the city during World War Two. Date: 1944
Derby Tic-Tac ManA Tic-Tac man taking bets at the races on Derby Day. Date: 1979
Supermarine Spitfire F22 PK542 with the racing number 100Supermarine Spitfire F22, PK542, with the racing number 100, taking part in the Daily Express Trophy Race with Jeffrey Quill as pilot
First Crusade (1095-1099). Taking of Jerusalem. Combat between Crusaders and Saracens under the wall of Jerusalem. Picture from the romance Ogier le Danois, illustrated by Antoine Verard in 1498
Ministry of Health Poster - EvacuationShes in the Ranks too! Caring for Evacuees is a National Service circa 1942
Woman using a urinal - WW2" I m doing a mans job ain t I?" A tall imposing lady World War Two Factory worker passes comment in reposte to the surprise shown at her appearance at the Gents Toilet urinals by a fellow
Woman with a cat on either shoulderA short-haired woman with a cat on either shoulder -- she is taking them for a walk in the park, and has them on leads
Korea: men taking water from a wellVintage early 20th century photograph - Korea: men taking water from a well
10942758Douglas A-20J Havoc - Photographed moments after taking a fatal hit
Duke of York taking oath to be faithful to Henry VIRichard, Duke of York, forced to take an oath of allegiance at St Pauls Cathedral to be faithful to Henry VI. 1452
Suffragette Cat Will Have The voteAnother 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
French bombarding fort of San Juan de Ulua, MexicoThe 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
The Last Pinch - old man taking snuff. circa late 19th century
Cartoon, Women also profiteer, WW1Cartoon, 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
Boeing 314A Bristol of BOAC taking off
Commandeered by Lawson Wood, WW1 cartoonCartoon 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
British Red Cross Society, Duchess of Westminsters HospitalA 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
Coronation of King George VArchbishop 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
Damaged stand at West Ham United Football groundThe 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
Bonzo the cartoon dog getting stuck in the bath. Cartoon strip from Bonzos Annual, 1935 Date: 1935
Taking a bowA young actor takes a bow, revelling in the enthusiasm of his loving audience as they applaud his perfomance. Date: 1886
Jje Lenoir / Figuier EngPhotograph of Louis Lumiere (1865-1948), French pioneer of cinematography, scrutinising a strip of film. Together with his brother Auguste, Louis invented the cinematograph
Beefeater in a HeatwaveA beefeater Yeomen Warder of the Tower of London, taking off his hat during a heatwave! Date: early 1930s
Getting the Wind up - Waverley Steps, Edinburgh, ScotlandGetting the Wind up - Pedestrians suffer the consequences of a sudden gust of Scottish wind on the Waverley Steps, Edinburgh, Scotland. Date: circa 1930s
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." !!
Silhouette of Land Girl taking dog for walk, WW2Silhouette of a Land Girl taking a dog for a walk during the Second World War. 1939-1945
Venus and CupidVenus teases Cupid by taking his bow away from him
Sewing in the 18th CTwo french women in a sewing workshop doing needlework and taking advantage of the light coming from the huge windows. Date: Circa 1760
The Beggars Opera, piano music coverCover 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
Pheasants rise into the air in a woodTwo pheasants rising into the air in the auburn autumnal light at the edge of a wood. Airbrush painting by Malcolm Greensmith
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