Pictures Dated 21st November 2004

Lance vs. Sword at the Military Tournament, Islington, 1880

Engraving showing a bout of combat in the mounted lance vs. sword category, at the Military Tournament and Assault of Arms, June 1880. This event was held in the Agricultural Hall, Islington, North London.

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Scene from 'The Last Days of Pompeii', 1872

Engraving showing a scene from the play 'The Last Days of Pompeii', which was showing at the Queen's Theatre, London, in 1872. This image appears to show a dramatic death scene, taking place in some sort of ancient canoe.

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The Finish of the Royal London Yacht Club Match, Greenwich

Engraving showing the yacht 'Julia' winning the Royal London Yacht Club Match by being first past the mark, River Thames off Greenwich, London, 1858. In the background one can see the paddle-steamer, 'Father Thames', filled with spectators and the Royal Naval Hospital buildings beyond.

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans