Images Dated 2010 December

Jesus as Light of World

Jesus of Nazareth, religious leader of Jewish origin who preached Christianity, depicted here as The Light of the World, knocking at the door of the human soul

© Mary Evans Picture Library

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An Ideal Home No. II. The Folding Garden

This folding garden for flat dwellers with a love of open-air life will appeal to all householders who enjoy rustic amenities in a urban setting. The second of the Ideal Home designs by W. Heath Robinson. The illustrations from The Sketch depict ingenious space creating ideas for the spatially challenged home. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library

The Tennis Championships at Wimbledon

The Tennis fortnight at Wimbledon is for many the most thrilling period of the summer season. All roads to Wimbledon are literally crowded with tennis enthusiasts moving towards the great concrete building which encloses the world-famous centre court. The King and Queen are frequent visitors to the Royal box. Emotions run high as the contest waxes in intensity

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans