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Background imageWhilst Collection: Battle of Blenheim 1704

Battle of Blenheim 1704
BATTLE OF BLENHEIM Brigadier Rose leads the British infantry to the assault, whilst Marlborough was leading the cavalry

Background imageWhilst Collection: Captain Noel Godfrey Chavasse, VC

Captain Noel Godfrey Chavasse, VC
Captain Noel G. Chavasse was Medical Officer to the 1/ 10th Battalion of the Kings Liverpool Regiment during the First World War

Background imageWhilst Collection: HMS Duke of York firing a broadside; Second World War

HMS Duke of York firing a broadside; Second World War
Photograph showing the Royal Navy battleship HMS Duke of York firing her 14-inch guns, whilst heavy seas break over her bows, sometime during the Second World War

Background imageWhilst Collection: Cutty Sark in 1923

Cutty Sark in 1923
The famous tea clipper Cutty Sark in Surrey Docks. The iconic craft now housed in dry dock at Greenwich was severely damaged by a fire whilst under restoration on 21st May 2007

Background imageWhilst Collection: Playtime at Wimbledon. by William Heath Robinson

Playtime at Wimbledon. by William Heath Robinson
The new craze of Jazz Tennis caught in full swing by our extra special artist. A humorous illustration of tennis players dancing the foxtrot on a tennis court

Background imageWhilst Collection: The Battle of the Roer Triangle; Second World War, 1945

The Battle of the Roer Triangle; Second World War, 1945
Sketch showing the Allied Second Army crossing the Vloed Beek in Holland during a night attack on the 17th January 1945. On the left of the image one can see sappers constructing an improvised

Background imageWhilst Collection: Suffragette House that Man Built Policeman

Suffragette House that Man Built Policeman. Policeman has a suffragette in his grip whilst another attempts to bring her umbrella down firmly on his head

Background imageWhilst Collection: A blackbird sings whilst perched on a branch

A blackbird sings whilst perched on a branch 2011

Background imageWhilst Collection: Bertrand Russell

Bertrand Russell
BERTRAND RUSSELL, 3rd Earl Russell - British philospher and author, smoking a pipe whilst sitting at his desk in the study of his home, Plas Pendryn, Wales. Date: 1872 - 1970

Background imageWhilst Collection: Nell Gwynn and the houses in which she lived

Nell Gwynn and the houses in which she lived
Engraved portrait of Nell Gwynn (1650-1687), the English actress and mistress of King Charles II, and two of the houses in which she lived

Background imageWhilst Collection: R. M. S. Queen Mary and R. M. S. Queen Elizabeth, off Cowes

R. M. S. Queen Mary and R. M. S. Queen Elizabeth, off Cowes
Photograph of the two huge liners Queen Mary, in the foreground, and Queen Elizabeth, at top right. The Queen Elizabeth was setting off on her regular service between Southampton and New York

Background imageWhilst Collection: Jungle Book. Mowgli. Baloo

Jungle Book. Mowgli. Baloo
Baloo the bear, with Mowgli seated on his back, runs with wolves whilst Shere Khan the tiger watches in the background

Background imageWhilst Collection: Girls Playing Cricket

Girls Playing Cricket
Two energetic and enthusiastic girls playing cricket. One girl screeches to a halt with her cricket bat, whilst the other tries to catch her out at the wicket!

Background imageWhilst Collection: Fest / Britain / Guide Cover

Fest / Britain / Guide Cover
The cover of an official guide. Following the war, the festival aimed to raise the nations spirits whilst promoting the best in British art, design and industry. Date: 1951

Background imageWhilst Collection: Titanic at Cherbourg

Titanic at Cherbourg
The SS Titanic seen at night whilst visiting Cherbourg on the evening of 10th April 1912. Date: 1912

Background imageWhilst Collection: Edward VIII & Patailas

Edward VIII & Patailas
EDWARD VIII When Prince of Wales, meeting Pataila soldiers who lost limbs whilst on active service during World War One

Background imageWhilst Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - The Pickpocket

Victorian Greeting Card - The Pickpocket
Two penguins out for a stroll whilst a sparrow picks a pocket. Date: circa 1890

Background imageWhilst Collection: African Lion - cub lying down alert whilst adults

African Lion - cub lying down alert whilst adults are resting (Panthera leo). Ndutu area between Serengeti and Ngorongoro - Tanzania

Background imageWhilst Collection: Suffragette Votes for Women Pepper Pot

Suffragette Votes for Women Pepper Pot
A silver suffragette pepper pot or muffineer a small pot with a removable lid - the head of the figure. Holes in the bonnet dispense pepper or sugar

Background imageWhilst Collection: Emperor Nero watches Rome burn, whilst playing his Lyre

Emperor Nero watches Rome burn, whilst playing his Lyre
Roman Emperor Nero watches Rome burn from the Tower of Maecenas on the Esquiline Hill, whilst singing and playing the lyre. Painting by Henryk Sienkiewicz (1846-1916). Polish Artist Date: 64 AD

Background imageWhilst Collection: Startling Stories scifi magazine cover - Green-headed Aliens

Startling Stories scifi magazine cover - Green-headed Aliens
THE THREE PLANETEERS, by Edmond Hamilton. Two green-headed aliens, fly a spacecraft whilst under fire from groups of humans with ray-guns Date: 1940

Background imageWhilst Collection: The Autograph Album, by William Heath Robinson

The Autograph Album, by William Heath Robinson
A Souperscription. Illustration showing a missionary signing a little boys book whilst being boiled alive. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger

Background imageWhilst Collection: Portrait of Ethel Le Neve

Portrait of Ethel Le Neve
Ethel Le Neve, Dr Crippens mistress. Dr Crippen, an American citizen, lived at 39 Hilldrop Cresent, Camden, London. He was accused of murdering his wife when she disappeared under suspicious

Background imageWhilst Collection: Precocious Teenage Girl

Precocious Teenage Girl
A rather spoilt teenage girl, lying with her feet up, scoffing a box of chocolates whilst listening to her latest 78 gramophone records!

Background imageWhilst Collection: Mussolini Yachting

Mussolini Yachting
BENITO MUSSOLINI The Italian dictator looking rather dapper in a straw boater hat whilst relaxing on a yachting trip. Date: 1883 - 1945

Background imageWhilst Collection: LIONEL BUSTER CRABB

LIONEL BUSTER CRABB Commander Crabb, underwater sabotage agent and alleged double-agent, who disappeared whilst investigating the Russian cruiser Ordkhonikidze Date: 1910 - 1956

Background imageWhilst Collection: Greta Garbo (1905-1990)

Greta Garbo (1905-1990)
A portrait of Greta Garbo on her yacht off Catalina Island. Greta Garbo was born in Stockholm and was spotted whilst studying at the Royal Theatre Dramatic School by the Swedish director Mauritz

Background imageWhilst Collection: A German Zeppelins observation car

A German Zeppelins observation car photographed on display as part of a public exhibition of dirigible wreckage collected from across Britain

Background imageWhilst Collection: Passengers on the deck of an Emigrant Ship, 1849

Passengers on the deck of an Emigrant Ship, 1849
Engraving showing emigrants on the deck of their ship, at sea, 1849. A group of children are being taught their lessons by a school master whilst a small crowd gathers around the ships galley

Background imageWhilst Collection: Blonde in Bath 1960S

Blonde in Bath 1960S
A blonde model sits in a trendy, but miniscule bubble bath, covering her embarrassment with a sponge whilst taking a phone call

Background imageWhilst Collection: Cutty Sark Passes Cimba

Cutty Sark Passes Cimba
The tea clipper Cutty Sark under full sail passes the Cimba - th Cutty Sark wasa badly damaged whilst under restoration in dry dock in Greenwich on 21st May 2007

Background imageWhilst Collection: Killarney Cart Woman

Killarney Cart Woman
An old woman with a donkey cart counts her change whilst walking through the rainy streets of Killarney, Co. Kerry

Background imageWhilst Collection: Geisha / Instruments / C1900

Geisha / Instruments / C1900
Three geisha, in informal kimono: one practises on her shamisen whilst another reads

Background imageWhilst Collection: Evolution / Art Apes Life

Evolution / Art Apes Life
An extremely talented aspiring monkey artist sketches a less fortunate fellow monkey who is chained up whilst being sketched

Background imageWhilst Collection: Launching the Lifeboat

Launching the Lifeboat
Launching the lifeboat from a carriage into a rough sea whilst the crew climb aboard

Background imageWhilst Collection: Scrubing Doorstep / 1920S

Scrubing Doorstep / 1920S
A Charwoman, who goes to work in her motorcycle and side car, kneels whilst scrubbing the steps of no. 47

Background imageWhilst Collection: Girl rocking Teddy to sleep

Girl rocking Teddy to sleep

Background imageWhilst Collection: Skier Tumbles

Skier Tumbles
A young girl takes a tumble whilst skiing. Date: circa 1912

Background imageWhilst Collection: The Woman Who Called It A Tennis Bat At Wimbledon! By Alfr

The Woman Who Called It A Tennis Bat At Wimbledon! By Alfr
A humorous illustration in the style of H. M. Bateman of a lady making a social faux pas whilst watching a game of tennis at Wimbledon

Background imageWhilst Collection: Construction of the Lions, Trafalgar Square, London, 1867

Construction of the Lions, Trafalgar Square, London, 1867
Engraving showing the construction of the lion statues at the base of Nelsons Column, Trafalgar Square, London, 1867. In the background, one of the lions is kept under wraps

Background imageWhilst Collection: Tomczyk Demonstates Pk

Tomczyk Demonstates Pk
Stanislawa Tomczyk - Polish medium - demonstrates PK whilst under hypnosis to Ochorowicz in Poland by raising small objects, in this case a little ball

Background imageWhilst Collection: Laclos / Liaisons / Valmont

Laclos / Liaisons / Valmont
Le Vicomte de Valmont uses his mistress, Opera as a writing desk whilst writing to the virtuous Mme. Tourvel, whom he plans to seduce

Background imageWhilst Collection: Children in Sand Pit

Children in Sand Pit
Children play in a sandpit in a park; a little boy digs, whilst a young girl ties a bonnet around her dogs head

Background imageWhilst Collection: Boeing YC-14 72-1874

Boeing YC-14 72-1874, seen at RAF Mildenhall, whilst en-route from the 1977 Paris Air Show. Date: 1977

Background imageWhilst Collection: Grumman A-6E Intruder 149953

Grumman A-6E Intruder 149953
United States Navy - Grumman A-6E Intruder 149953 (MSN I-34), of VA-34, range on the deck of USS America on12 September 1982 whilst moored in the Firth of Forth. Date: 1982

Background imageWhilst Collection: Hawker Siddeley HS.125-3B G-AVGW

Hawker Siddeley HS.125-3B G-AVGW (msn 25120), owned by The Beecham Group and operated by Autair International, at London Heathrow Airport

Background imageWhilst Collection: Hawker Siddeley HS.125-3B G-AVGW

Hawker Siddeley HS.125-3B G-AVGW (msn 25120), owned by The Beecham Group and operated by Autair International, at London Gatwick Airport

Background imageWhilst Collection: Hawker Siddeley HS.125-3B G-AVGW

Hawker Siddeley HS.125-3B G-AVGW (msn 25120), owned by The Beecham Group and operated by Autair International, at London Heathrow Airport

Background imageWhilst Collection: Bolkow Bo 209 Monsun G-AZVC

Bolkow Bo 209 Monsun G-AZVC
Bolkow Bo 209-160FV Monsun G-AZVC (msn 188). (On 19 August 1984, Bolkow Bo209 Monson G-AZVC and Piper PA-28R-200 Arrow G-AYYN were both destroyed in a mid air collision over Cobham)

Background imageWhilst Collection: The line into Leicester Station

The line into Leicester Station
Section showing the line into Leicester Station as at 17 Jul 1832 when the L&S Railway was opened and also showing the gradient for the extension whilst still under construction

Background imageWhilst Collection: Casmuniz 52 PT-AZU

Casmuniz 52 PT-AZU (msn 1, also, known as Casmuniz 5-2). The sole aircraft first flew in April 1952 and completed flight testing by 1955, whilst registered as PP-ZPD

Background imageWhilst Collection: United States Army Air Force Douglas C-47-DL Skytrain

United States Army Air Force Douglas C-47-DL Skytrain 41-18608 (MSN 4769) to USaF 25 October 1942, bailed to the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment (A&AEE), Boscombe Down

Background imageWhilst Collection: de Havilland Venom prototype VV612

de Havilland Venom prototype VV612. The prototype Venom F.1 was produced by fitting moderately swept wings on the fuselage and tail of a Vampire FB.5 whilst on the production line

Background imageWhilst Collection: Ethel Larcombe

Ethel Larcombe
Greeting card depicting a girl deep in thought whilst writing a letter Date: circa 1903

Background imageWhilst Collection: Transland Ag-2 N8330H and N8831H

Transland Ag-2 N8330H and N8831H
Transland Ag-2 N8830H and N8831H, 1st and 2nd prototypes. For some years after World War II the Transland Aircraft Company of Torrance, California, a division of Hi Shear Rivet Tool Co

Background imageWhilst Collection: Transland Ag-2 N8330H

Transland Ag-2 N8330H, the first prototype in flight. For some years after World War II the Transland Aircraft Company of Torrance, California, a division of Hi Shear Rivet Tool Co

Background imageWhilst Collection: Shell Motor Spirit Silver Trophy, Samuel Cody Archive

Shell Motor Spirit Silver Trophy, Samuel Cody Archive
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: The Shell Motor Spirit Silver Trophy, 1912, by Mappin and Webb, hallmarked London 1912, with fine model of Cody?s Flyer, Type No

Background imageWhilst Collection: Studies of Women

Studies of Women
Some sketch studies of some women in different positions, including standing with hands on hips carrying a case, standing whilst holding her skirts, reclined on a bed, writing on a wall

Background imageWhilst Collection: Le Sauvetage The Saving

Le Sauvetage The Saving
An illustration of a smiling fireman carrying a smug looking lady on his shoulders, whilst holding onto his red ladder, saving her from the background plumes of smoke. Date: circa 1901

Background imageWhilst Collection: L'Offre Et La Demande

L'Offre Et La Demande
This illustration, titled Supply and Demand shows a large gentleman having dinner at a fine restaurant, with a lady opposite, a red coated waiter is standing between

Background imageWhilst Collection: Woman With Goats

Woman With Goats
This painting depicts a woman carrying a bowl of fruit on her head, whilst carrying a little goat, some large ones are standing to each side of her, on a hill overlooking an ecclesiastical building

Background imageWhilst Collection: Mdlle J. H

Mdlle J. H
A portrait oil painting of a young lady, known only as Mademoiselle J. H. wearing a green silken bathrobe whilst seated at her dressing table, plaiting her hair in the mirror. Date: circa 1921

Background imageWhilst Collection: Bathroom Mirror

Bathroom Mirror
A portrait oil painting of a young woman, wearing a blue, white striped gown, with blue ribbons in her hair, she is looking into a large, square mirror in the bathroom

Background imageWhilst Collection: Tennis Players (2nd state)

Tennis Players (2nd state)
This lithograph portrays a pair of male and female tennis players, holding their racquets, whilst stood in an elegant position, on court, with some tall sunflowers between them. Date: 1918

Background imageWhilst Collection: Morny Freres Advertisement

Morny Freres Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Morny Freres Ltd. London based master perfumers. This poster promotes a series of bath salts, soaps and dusting powders and portrays a young woman

Background imageWhilst Collection: Portrait Study

Portrait Study
A portrait oil painting of an older person sleeping peacefully whilst seated in an arm chair, wearing white collared black clothing. Date: circa 1919

Background imageWhilst Collection: The Shepherd Hears The Guns At Dawn

The Shepherd Hears The Guns At Dawn
A portrait painting of an old shepherd, strong in stature, leaning on his crook on the slope of a hill, whilst looking out at the view. Date: circa 1917

Background imageWhilst Collection: HMS Mutine

HMS Mutine
Royal Navy - HMS Mutine, a turbine-powered Algerine-class minesweeper, pictured on 1 May 1958 whilst on the reserve at Chatham

Background imageWhilst Collection: Melachrino Advertisement

Melachrino Advertisement
Advertisement for Melachrino, importers of Egyptian cigarettes throughout Australasia. Image shows a man, smoking whilst seated on a comfy armchair, with the phrase

Background imageWhilst Collection: McDonnell F-4D-29-MC Phantom 66-0267

McDonnell F-4D-29-MC Phantom 66-0267
United States Air Force (USAF) - McDonnell F-4D-29-MC Phantom 66-0267 (MSN 1934), on display, whilst in use as a ground trainer, at Homestead AFB, FL. Date: circa 1990

Background imageWhilst Collection: Convair F-106A Delta Dart 56-0453

Convair F-106A Delta Dart 56-0453
United States Air Force - Convair F-106A Delta Dart 56-0453 (msn 8-24-03), of the 49th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, Griffiss Air Force Base, Rome, NY circa 1982

Background imageWhilst Collection: McDonnell F-4D Phantom 66-0267

McDonnell F-4D Phantom 66-0267
United States Air Force - McDonnell F-4D-29-MC Phantom 66-0267 (msn 1934, base code HS), of the 31st Tactical Fighter Wing, based at Homestead Air Force Base

Background imageWhilst Collection: NAMC YS-11 JA8682

NAMC YS-11 JA8682
NAMC YS-11-125 JA8682 (msn 2043), at San Francisco during a demonstration tour in September 1967. (NAMC - Nihon Aeroplane Manufacturing Company) On 11 December 1969

Background imageWhilst Collection: Sikorsky HH-3E Jolly Green Giant 66-13281

Sikorsky HH-3E Jolly Green Giant 66-13281
United States Air Force - Sikorsky HH-3E Jolly Green Giant 66-13281 (msn 61579) of the 48th Aerospace rescue and Recovery Squadron, at the June 1967 Paris Air Show, with airshow serial H-211'

Background imageWhilst Collection: Gates Learjet 23 D-IHAQ

Gates Learjet 23 D-IHAQ (msn 23-027), of H. Quandt, at Prestwick Airport, during its delivery flight in 1965. (This aircraft was written off at Zurich Airport, on 12 December 1965)

Background imageWhilst Collection: A photograph of the Prince of Wales at Honolulu, Hawaii, on his second tour of the empire

A photograph of the Prince of Wales at Honolulu, Hawaii, on his second tour of the empire. The Prince is sat in a Hawaiian canoe whilst being taught surf-riding by Duke Kahanamoku. Date: 26th May 1920

Background imageWhilst Collection: Map of Spain showing the situation at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War, July 1936

Map of Spain showing the situation at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War, July 1936. The heaviest fighting in July took place in the places underlined on the map: Madrid, Barcelona, Oviedo

Background imageWhilst Collection: Journalist saving a child in Irun; Spanish Civil War, 1936

Journalist saving a child in Irun; Spanish Civil War, 1936
Photograph showing the French journalist, Raymond Vanker, running across the International Bridge from Irun to Hendaye with a child he was saving, whilst under intense gun-fire, 1936. Date: 1936

Background imageWhilst Collection: Robert O'Hara Burke

Robert O'Hara Burke (1820 - 1861), Irish explorer, pictured shortly before his death in 1861. Burke had emigrated to Australia in 1853

Background imageWhilst Collection: Delilah has Samson's hair cut whilst he sleeps, and so robs him of his strength

Delilah has Samson's hair cut whilst he sleeps, and so robs him of his strength and delivers him into the hands of the Philistines

Background imageWhilst Collection: A touch of gout - an elderly gentleman mops his brow whilst his wife

A touch of gout - an elderly gentleman mops his brow whilst his wife and young daughter attend to him Date: Nineteenth century

Background imageWhilst Collection: NATIVE CANADIAN FUNERAL

NATIVE CANADIAN FUNERAL
Publick Rejoicings of ye Natives of Canada whilst their DEAD are carried to the GRAVE Date: 1737

Background imageWhilst Collection: Grumman F3F-2 N20RW - 0972

Grumman F3F-2 N20RW - 0972 This aircraft crashed into a mountain at Wailuki, Maui, Hawaii on 24 June 1941, whilst flying with VMF-211

Background imageWhilst Collection: McDonnell Douglas YC-15 72-1875

McDonnell Douglas YC-15 72-1875 53, seen at RAF Mildenhall, with a CFM International CFM56 in the No.1 engine nacelle, whilst en-route from the 1977 Paris Air Show



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