Images Dated 2005 March

Archbishop Manning on Clerkenwell Green, London, 1872

Engraving showing Archbishop Manning administering the pledge, before a large audience on Clerkenwell Green, London, 1872

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Italy. Milan. Porta Nuova

Italy. Milan. Porta Nuova. Medieval gate. It is sited along the ancient Navigli Ring on the perimeter of the medieval walls of the city. Originally built in the 12th century. Restored in the 19th century

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Execution of Assin chiefs, 1853

This sketch of the execution of two Assin chiefs, Gabriel and Chiboo, is accompanied by the full story in the Illustrated London News dated 18 June 1853. The British were at this time still not the dominant power on the Gold Coast and had to contend with the powerful Ashanti tribe. Date: 18 June 1853

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans