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Lascar Seamen at work and at rest, 1906Series of Photographs showing Lascar seamen at work in the stokehole of a passenger liner (centre image) and at rest in the Home for Asiatic Seamen (bottom images)
William the Conqueror with his ragtag army of Normans in 1066. William in chain mail suit of armor with mace and helmet on horseback
Terrific Apparition - Londons First Traffic Light 1869Terrific Apparition - Seen during the recent fog at Westminster. A satire on Londons First Traffic Light. Invented by J P Knight, a railway signalling engineer
Six terrific chums heading off for a jolly hikeSix terrific chums (all with pipes and sticks) pose for a photograph before heading off for a jolly ramble - late September. Date: circa 1920
Terrific combat between the Monitor 2 guns & Merrimac 10 guns The first fight between iron clad ships of war, in Hampton Roads, March 9th 1862
Auburn Speedster, super-charged for ordinary road work, the acceleration is terrific. Date: 1937
Algerian men drinking outside a cafe - AlgiersA terrific photograph of three Algerian men, seated around a small circular table outside a cafe in Algiers, Algeria
On board the luxury liner, L Atlantique, the central streeOn board the French luxury liner, L Atlantique. A unusual feature at the time, the central street of shops, over 150 meters long, with the spacious embarkation hall
On board the luxury liner, L Atlantique, the chapel, whereOn board the French luxury liner, L Atlantique. A unusual feature at the time, the decorative chapel, where passenger could attend religious services and practise their devotions during a voyage
Burnt out liner L Atlantique, successfully brought into portThe burnt out liner, L Atlantique successfully brought into port at Cherbourg. The fire broke out in the early hours of 4th January 1933, at 6am the abandon ship order was given
Evidence of strong wind, MiamiEvidence of the terrific force of the wind in North-East First Street, Miami, showing a large motor car blown onto its side (the car is possibly a Stutz)