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W. G. Grace batting in the Nets at Lords, 1895Engraving of Dr. William Gilbert Grace (1848-1915), practising his batting in the nets at Lords Cricket Ground, 1895. As can be seen, a large crowd has gathered to watch the Doctors technique
The Crowd, Band and Police at the F. A. Cup Final, 1923Photograph of the crowd at Wembley Stadium before the start of the 1923 F.A. Cup Final between Bolton Wanderers and West Ham United
Bicycle Race at Lillie-Bridge, London, 1875Engraving showing a race between G.P. Whiting (left) and G.N. Keith-Falconer, the best two amateur bicycle riders of the day, over a course of 25 miles at the Lillie-Bridge grounds, London
The Eton vs. Harrow Cricket Match, 1897Illustration showing a shot being played by an Harrow batsman at the Eton vs. Harrow Cricket match of 1897. The original caption read: Eton v. Harrow - A cut for a single
The King of Prussia and his generals; Franco-Prussian War, 1Portrait of King Wilhelm of Prussia on horseback, with his sons the Crown Prince Frederick and Prince Frederick-Charles, Generals von Moltke, von Steinmetz
Eyre Hussey, Winner of the Champions Gold Medal, 1899Photograph of Mr. Eyre Hussey, the winner of the Champions Gold Medal and the Spedding Memorial Challenge Cup at the Grand National Archery Meeting, Preston Park, 1899
The Provisional Government reviewing the National Guard; FraIllustration showing the Provisional Government reviewing the National Guard during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1. The Provisional Government of National Defence was set up after the French
The Australian Cricket Team, 1878Engraving of the Australian Cricket Team that toured England in 1878; they were only the second Australian team to make the trip. Back row, left to right: J. Blackham, T. Horan, G.H
Newcastle United Football Team, 1908Photograph of the Newcastle United Football team of the 1907-1908 season. The players and staff shown are: Back row, left to right: W. McCracken, D. Pudan, P. McWilliam, J. Carr
Three Victorian Cyclists Mending a Puncture, 1901Illustration of three Victorian cyclists, gathered around a bicycle with a puncture. It would appear that the man has stopped to offer his assistance with the puncture
Tottenham Hotspur vs. West Bromwich Albion, 1931Photograph of a Tottenham Hotspur striker kicking the ball directly at the West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper during a Second Division match between the teams, at White Hart Lane, in March 1931
The Bicycle Fete at the Queens Club, 1897Illustration of the Bicycle Egg and Spoon Race, part of the Bicycle Fete at the Queens Club, London, 1897
The Surrender of Metz; Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1Illustration showing Marshal Francois Bazaines Army marching out as prisoners of war at the surrender of Metz during the Franco-Prussian War
German soldiers relaxing in Orleans; Franco-Prussian War, 18Illustration showing an atmospheric candlelit scene of German soldiers relaxing with enemy french women and children, during the Franco-Prussian war of 1870-1
Bicycle Race at Lillie Bridge, 1875Engraving showing two competitors on Penny Farthing or Ordinary bicycles in the 25 mile Race for the Amateur Bicycle Championship at the Lillie Bridge Velodrome, London, 1875
Cartoon of Percy Fender, 1929Cartoon of Percy Fender (1892-1985), the Surrey and England cricketer, who at that time was captain of his county
Sir Robert Peel on horseback, c. 1850Engraving of Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850), the English statesman and Prime Minister, on horseback. Peel was a Conservative MP who held strong views on Irish Catholicism
Women Cricketers using Indoor Nets, St. Brides Institute, 1Illustration of the female members of St. Brides Institute using the indoor cricket nets of their club, during the winter of 1905
Alex James and Footballers Montage, 1933Photographic montage showing Alex James, the Arsenal midfield footballer, relaxing in the sun and a number of smaller figures playing football
English vs. French Womens Football Match, 1920Photograph showing an English team (left in striped shirts) from the Dick Kerr electrical works, Preston, and a French womens football team, prior to a match held at the Pershing Stadium, Paris
French Civilians going into the Prussian Lines for Bread; FrIllustration showing the scene at the Ferry of Sevres on the River Seine as Parisians went to the Prussian lines with dockets in their hands to exchange for bread
Hauling ships guns up Montmartre, Paris; Franco-Prussian WaIllustration showing a gun carriage being hauled up the Buttes Montmartre, Paris, with the two famous windmills in the background, 1871. This sketch was sent out of Paris by balloon post
J. B. Hobbs scores the run to make his 126th Century, 1926Photograph of John Berry Hobbs scoring the single run which took him to his 126th first-class century, during a match between Surrey and Somerset, 1926
The Barricades at Trone, Paris; Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1Panoramic scene of Paris and the barricades at Trone, with soldiers patrolling and citizens going about their business. One French soldier can be seen showing off his war trophy
Mr. S. Bancroft, Cyclist, 1896Photograph of Mr. S. Bancroft, in his cycling clothes and with his safety bicycle, November 1896
K. S. Ranjitsinhji (1872-1933)Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji, the famous Indian-born cricketer, who played for England, Sussex and the MCC between 1893 and 1920
The British Army in Beluchistan, 1894Engraving showing a unit of the British Army fording the Vikowa River, Beluchistan, 1894. The use of camels to carry baggage can be seen here
The Duval Restaurant, Paris, 1878Engraving of The Duval Restaurant at the Paris Exhibition of 1878. This restaurant was a huge wooden building, capable of seating several thousand diners. Date: 1878
Royal Cyclists at Coburg, 1896Engraving of a group of Royal cyclists enjoying themselves after the Wedding of Princess Alexandra of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha and the Hereditary Prince of Hohenlohe-Langenburg at Coburg, April 1896