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Asprey Christmas presents, 1926Colour advertisement for Asprey of Bond Street displaying a wide variety of Christmas present ideas, including an attache case, a shagreen cigarette box, leather handbag, crocodile handbag pochette
The EnthusiastsCartoon, The Enthusiasts. The last bit of Winter sport in Switzerland on the approach of spring. Skiers skiing at the top of mountains where snow hasn t melted
Heathletics. New water sports for the holidays; sea golf, winkle cricket and Ocean Pingpong. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary
Bullfighting PosterA poster for a bullfighting show at Algeciras, Spain, with a rather superb section of English translation
The Latest Spelling Test by William Heath RobinsonA desperate effort to instil good luck into a five-franc plaque before returning to the Casino. Illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944)
Princess Elizabeth of York in the gardenPrincess Elizabeth of York (now Queen Elizabeth II) taken at the Yorks London residence, 145, Piccadilly in 1936 with two of her corgis
Greta Garbo (1905-1990)A portrait of Greta Garbo on her yacht off Catalina Island. Greta Garbo was born in Stockholm and was spotted whilst studying at the Royal Theatre Dramatic School by the Swedish director Mauritz
Marie CorelliMARIE CORELLI English novelist, pictured c.1924
Cheesed Off by David WrightAn illustration of a lady dressed in a negligee, flicking through magazines on her bed. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s
Woman in Petticoat 1920A woman raises her petticoat for the camera
Viscount and Viscountess Astor and their childrenA photograph taken at Lord Astors seat, Clevedon, Taplow, Bucks. Lord Astor was M.P. for the Sutton Division of Plymouth until 191, after he succeeded Lady Astor represented the position
King George VI opening the National Maritime Museum, 1937Photograph showing King George VI (centre) speaking at the official opening of the National Maritime Museum, London, 1937
The pawnshop as a last resourceThis illustration shows a poor family, the wife holding a baby, two children and her husband. The pawnbroker examines a ring they have just given him
The Dolly Sisters, Paris, 1924Photograph showing The Dolly Sisters clad in an feathered outfit at the Palace Theatre, Paris, 1924. Janzieska and Roszieska Deutsch, known simply as Jenny and Rosie Dolly
Fairy casting a magic spellFantasy scene of a fairy casting a magic spell with her wand over a clump of buttercups as a Peacock Butterfly flaps serenely past
Shire horse drawn drayShire horse drawn brewery dray passes through a village, delivering beer to The Lamb and Flag pub. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith
Bristol CliftonThe Avon at Clifton during the construction of the Clifton Suspension Bridge, viewed from the ferry
Abyssinian cat on whicker chairAn Abyssinian cat sitting on a whicker chair. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith
Three Fluffy white kittensThree fluffy white kittens. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith
Bolton - New ParkOpening of the new park at Farnworth, near Bolton, Greater Manchester
Raoul Shoe Company 1912Chic Parisian footwear offered for sale in Regent St featuring a brogue shoe, fancy top boot, seaside shoe, French shoes and court shoe
Convict Hulk GalleryView of the convict hulk, " The Warrior", docked at Woolwich in London and capable of holding 600 men
Bagshot House, Surrey, the residence of the duke & duchess of Connaught
Manavgat - boatmenManavgat is a town and district of the Antalya Province of Turkey famous for its waterfall. Located between Taurus Mountains to the north and the sandy beaches of the Mediterranean coast
London Birdseye 3Bird s-eye view of London at the end of the 19th century : Fleet Street and Ludgate Hill to St Pauls and Cheapside
Dame Florence SimpsonDame Florence Edith Victoria Simpson, nee Way, other married name Burleigh Leach, controller of Queen Marys Womens Army Auxiliary Corps during World War One & beyond
A Madame Yevonde portrait of Lady Daphne Finch-HattonLady Daphne Finch-Hatton was the eldest daughter of the Earl and Countess of Winchilsea and Nottingham. The photograph shows her in a serious mood, with Whisky
Old St. Pauls Cathedral, London, 17th centuryIllustration showing the old St. Pauls Cathedral, London, prior to its destruction in the Great Fire of London in 1666
Thames Estuary during the winter of 1947A scene during the great freeze of 1947, one of the harshest winters known in Britain. At Leigh-on-Sea in Essex, a boatman is pictured rescuing his dinghy from the encircling ice which makes
Sportsmans ChocolateAdvertisement for Sportsmans Chocolate. " Campers look!! Blended bitter to leave no thirst" and wrapped in waterproof envelopes
Hiker & Camper Mag / 1. 32Front cover of a magazine devoted to hikers, ramblers and campers featuring a couple out walking through the countryside on a snowy winters day
Hiking Outfits AdvertAdvert for Lang & Norton, specialists in British made hiking outfits, including sensible walking shoes, khaki drill shorts and natty sleeveless pullovers
Berlin State BanquetA state banquet held in the White Hall of the Great Schloss in Berlin to celebrate the forthcoming marriage of the Kaisers only daughter
Hiker & Camper Mag / 4. 31Front cover of a magazine devoted to hikers, ramblers and campers featuring spring daffodils
Prussian Royal WeddingVIKTORIA LUISE, only daughter of Kaiser Wilhelm II marries Prince Ernst of Cumberland in the Chapel Royal in Berlin - the last gathering of European royalty before WWI
Hiker & Camper Mag / 5. 31Front cover of a magazine devoted to hikers, ramblers and campers featuring a bluebell wood
Craftsmen make besom brooms and wooden rakesTwo craftsmen sit on narrow benches, making besom brooms and wooden rakes. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith
Oxford Circus, London, c. 1880Photograph showing part of Oxford Circus (also known as Regent Circus), London, c.1880. The horse-drawn carriages travelling along Oxford Street appear blurred
Kos - Women (Ottoman era)This picture is from Ottoman times and depicts women sitting, having been drinking wine, in traditional costume, on the Island of Kos (or Cos) (Turkish - Istankoy, Italian - Coo, English - Stanchio)
Highgate Cemetery, London, 19th centuryEngraving showing Highgate Cemetery, London, at night sometime in the 19th century
Edward VII House PartyEDWARD VII At a weekend party at Taplow Court owned by Lord Desborough. The Kings mistress, Alice Keppel is standing behind him, right
The First Court of 1922Debutantes bow to King George V and Queen Mary during the first court of 1922 at Buckingham Palace. Each debutante curtsies twice before withdrawing
The Retreat from Mons by W. B. WollenWith the British regulars during the famous retreat from Mons in the opening weeks of World War I. In the narrow streets of Landrecies, soldiers of the Grenadier
The Supreme MomentDebutantes, clad in their finery curtsey to King George V and Queen Mary during a court presentation. Thus they are launched into " Society"
Winston ChurchillSir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (1874-1965) British politician and Prime Minister amongst the ruins of Berlin at the end of the Second World War giving a V sign victory salute
Justice AvorySir Horace Edmund Avory (1851-1935) was one of the most noted English criminal lawyers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and was the most dreaded hanging judge of his age
Clark Gable (1901-1960) American actor whose most famous film was probably Gone with the Wind
RAF Bombers breaching the Mohne Dam; Second World War, 1943Drawing showing the destruction of the Mohne Dam in Westphalia, Germany, by the squadron of Royal Air Force Lancaster bombers who came to be known as The Dambusters, 16th May 1943
