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Background imageThrong Collection: Margate beach during heatwave

Margate beach during heatwave
Thousands of holiday makers enjoy the pleasures of the beach at Margate during warm and sunny weather at the end of August, 1927

Background imageThrong Collection: Shopping for Fabric 1809

Shopping for Fabric 1809
A throng of mostly feminine customers scrutinize the stock at Messrs. Harding, Howell & Co. at 89 Pall Mall. Fabrics cascade from displays in the drapery department

Background imageThrong Collection: BLIND HOPE AT LOURDES

BLIND HOPE AT LOURDES
The crowd throng to Lourdes, led by Hope - blindfolded - and a feeble priest, while Death brings up the rear... Date: 1894

Background imageThrong Collection: The blockade of London Bridge, 1859. The congested and overcrowded state of the streets

The blockade of London Bridge, 1859. The congested and overcrowded state of the streets of London, particularly those in the City. Date: 1859

Background imageThrong Collection: Cartoon and Song for the Throng: International Exhibition

Cartoon and Song for the Throng: International Exhibition
Cartoon and Song for the Throng; or versification for the Nation, International Exhibition. Date: 1862

Background imageThrong Collection: MAFEKING CELEBRATION

MAFEKING CELEBRATION
RELIEF OF MAFEKING Celebrating crowds throng the streets of London: flags, banners, whistles, trumpets, confetti & false noses pressed into service of high spirits Date: 18 May 1900

Background imageThrong Collection: First journey of Londons electric tram 1903

First journey of Londons electric tram 1903
Londoners throng the pavements of Westminster Bridge Road to watch the first journey of Londons first electric tram as it heads for Clapham. Date: 1903

Background imageThrong Collection: Throng of revellers at a gala night held at the Piccadilly H

Throng of revellers at a gala night held at the Piccadilly H
A merry throng of revellers at a gala night held at the Piccadilly Hotel, London, 1922 Date: 1922

Background imageThrong Collection: French history. Proclamation of the Second Republic. Decembe

French history. Proclamation of the Second Republic. December 1848. Crowd celebrating the event in the street

Background imageThrong Collection: Pere Johan (1396-1458). Gothic sculptor. Preaching of St. Pe

Pere Johan (1396-1458). Gothic sculptor. Preaching of St. Pe
Pere Johan (1396-1458). Catalan Gothic sculptor. Predella for the high altar in the Cathedral of Tarragona, 1426. Preaching of St. Peter. Catalonia

Background imageThrong Collection: Torquay Aviation Meeting

Torquay Aviation Meeting
Public interest in aviation is vividly expressed by this scene at a flying meeting at Torquay, England, where crowds throng round a biplane. Date: circa 1910

Background imageThrong Collection: Petticoat Lane / Photo

Petticoat Lane / Photo
PETTICOAT LANE A very busy day at Petticoat Lane market; crowds of market shoppers throng the street Date: 1930s

Background imageThrong Collection: Scottish New Year

Scottish New Year
SCOTTISH NEW YEAR Crowds throng the streets round the Tron Church, Edinburgh Date: 1870

Background imageThrong Collection: WWI Poster, Join the brave throng that goes marching along

WWI Poster, Join the brave throng that goes marching along
Join the brave throng that goes marching along. Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster designed for a large hoarding, depicting six smiling soldiers in khaki. Date: 1916

Background imageThrong Collection: WW1 Recruitment Poster (2 of 2)

WW1 Recruitment Poster (2 of 2)
Join the brave throng that goes marching along (2 of 2). Chromolithograph recruitment poster, published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, Poster No 24

Background imageThrong Collection: WW1 Recruitment Poster (1 of 2)

WW1 Recruitment Poster (1 of 2)
Join the brave throng that goes marching along (1 of 2). Chromolithograph recruitment poster, published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, Poster No 24

Background imageThrong Collection: Paris Seine

Paris Seine
Boats throng the river as seen before the Revolution : the Louvre and the Tuileries Palace are on the right. Date: circa 1770

Background imageThrong Collection: Leopard Seal

Leopard Seal
(hydrurga leptonix) A group of leopard seals lying on a beach while seabirds throng around them. Date: circa 1870

Background imageThrong Collection: Outside the Soup Kitchen

Outside the Soup Kitchen
The poor and distressed throng the entrance to a soup kitchen : well-to-do passers- by look apprehensive as they are assailed by beggars Date: 1871

Background imageThrong Collection: Oxford River Punting

Oxford River Punting
A May morning in Oxford: the river Cherwell is crowded with punts, balloons are being released and spectators throng the bridge and path Date: 1960s

Background imageThrong Collection: Tunisia - Wrestler at Aissaoua

Tunisia - Wrestler at Aissaoua
A Wrestler drawing a crowd at Aissaoua, Tunisia. The throng behind the wrestler includes musicians, some local dignitaries and a European in a bowler hat

Background imageThrong Collection: Papal Jubilee Leo XII

Papal Jubilee Leo XII
Leo XII, a pope of notoriously reactionary views, hosts a Papal Jubilee in Rome : crowds and tourists throng the piazza of St Peter s

Background imageThrong Collection: Court Jester Entertains

Court Jester Entertains
A Court Jester entertains the throng at a medieval dining table

Background imageThrong Collection: USA / New York / Harbour

USA / New York / Harbour
A steamer makes its way through the ferry boats, pleasure boats, steamers and sailing vessels which throng the harbour waters

Background imageThrong Collection: Garibaldi at Naples 3

Garibaldi at Naples 3
The people of Naples throng the strada de Toledo, welcoming Garibaldi and his men

Background imageThrong Collection: Garibaldi at Naples

Garibaldi at Naples
Citizens of Naples throng the strada de Toledo, welcoming Garibaldi and his men

Background imageThrong Collection: Civil War / Madrid Crowd

Civil War / Madrid Crowd
Crowds evacuated from burning and devastated buildings in Madrid during the early stages of the civil war

Background imageThrong Collection: Independence Declared

Independence Declared
A great throng amasses to hear the reading of the declaration of Independence in Philadelphia

Background imageThrong Collection: Crowds Celebrating / 1900

Crowds Celebrating / 1900
RELIEF OF MAFEKING Celebrating crowds throng the streets of London: flags, banners, whistles, trumpets, confetti & false noses pressed into service of high spirits

Background imageThrong Collection: Crystal Palace /s Trans

Crystal Palace /s Trans
Visitors throng the South Transept with its fountain and statuary

Background imageThrong Collection: Visiting British Museum

Visiting British Museum
A countryman, a soldier, a sailor, a Scot, with their wives and offspring, throng the Museum which at this time includes the Natural History Museum

Background imageThrong Collection: LOUVRE SALON 1843 - 2

LOUVRE SALON 1843 - 2
Visitors throng the Galerie de Sculpture at the Salon of 1843

Background imageThrong Collection: Fairies / Shefroes

Fairies / Shefroes
A throng of Irish SHEFROES dance merrily round a toadstool


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