Images Dated 3rd December 2004

The Floating Swimming Bath, Charing Cross, London, 1875

Engraving showing the floating swimming bath in the River Thames at Charing Cross, London, 1875. The swimming bath drew its water from the Thames, then cleaned and heated it, to provide an indoor sensation of swimming in the River

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

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The Turtle Hippodrome, Earls Court, 1908

Illustration showing the Turtle Hippodrome, which was part of the Hungarian display at the Earl's Court Exhibition, 1908. This image shows riders moving around, somewhat uncertainly, on turtles on castors

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

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Holiday-makers on Hampstead Heath, London, 1872

Engraving showing the large crowds on Hampstead Heath during May holidays, 1872. A number of attractions, including an ice cream stall and a coconut shy, are shown drawing large crowds

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

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