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The Crown Regalia - 1953 CoronationIllustrations of the Crown Regalia, along with descriptions of their individual roles in the Coronation ceremony. Includes the Crown of St
The Queen as Captain-GeneralIn her role as Captain-General of the Honourable Artillery Company, the Queen presents new colours to Lieutenant F.H.B Layfield, right (Queens Colour) and Lieutenant J.S. Teakle (Regimental Colour)
King George V in Scottish dressKing George V chats to the Duchess of York, whilst the Duke of York brings up the rear. They have been taking part in the Balmoral Garden Fete. Date: 1927
Dewars White Label Whisky shipping adA crate containing Dewars White Label Scotch whisky " among the distinguished passengers" is lifted on board the Queen Elizabeth ship at quayside in this advertisement. Date: 1949
Fanny Blankers-Koen hurdling, 1948 London OlympicsFanny Blankers-Koen, a Dutch housewife, taking the victory in the 80 metres hurdles and setting a new Olympic record. Maureen Gardner of Britain took the silver
The royal family with baby Princess ElizabethThe King and Queen and Duke and Duchess of York, with little Princess Elizabeth, wave to crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Queen Mary holds an umbrella over the infant. Date: 1927
Members of the Royal Family at Covent GardenA gala opera performance at Covent Garden is attended by the Queen and the President of Portugal (in the centre). To the left is the Queen Mother and behind her are Sir Anthony and Lady Eden
Tosca advertisementThe illustration features a light and airy ballroom filled with balloons and dancers in costume, including, centrally, a Pierrot
The Queen inspects pikemen and musketeersThe Queen inspecting the pikemen and musketeers of the Honourable Artillery Company at Armoury House. Date: 1955
Herne Hill Arena, 1948 London Olympic GamesTrack cycling events were held in Herne Hill Arena in South London for the XIVth Olympiad. Olympic cycling comprised of road racing and track cycling
Front cover of the Sphere, 30 May 1953Official portrait of Queen Elizabeth II heralding her coming coronation. Date: 1953
Front Cover, the Sphere, Coronation Number, 6 June 1953The Front Cover of the Spheres Coronation Number, 6 June 193, featuring the royal coat of arms, and a scroll that reads " The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II". Date: 1953
V. O. Gyarmati, long jump, 1948 London OlympicsHungarian athlete Gyarmati won the long jump event at the 1948 London Olympics. Date: 1948
Sport & Country nameplate with racecourseNameplate for The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, Sport & Country magazine from 6th July 1955, featuring a colourful racecourse illustration. Date: 6th July 1955
Santa in Dewars White Label advertFather Christmas receives a wish list asking for more variety in our food, more houses, more clothes, and less austerity and officialdom in this Dewars White Label scotch whisky advertisement
Mark Sykes / Vfair 1912SIR MARK SYKES 6th BARONET SYKES English diplomat and writer of travel books Date: 1879 - 1919
Ukraine. Kiev. St. Michaels Golden-Domed Monastery. The exterior was rebuilt in the ukrainian baroque style in the 18th century. Was demolished by soviet in the 1930. Reconstructed in 1999
The Empress Hall, Earls Court, 1948 London Olympic GamesThe Empress Hall at Earls Court was the venue for Olympic wrestling and weight-lifting. Date: 1948
Westminster Abbey prepared for the Coronation, 1953Illustration of the interior of Wesminster Abbey, looking towards the High Altar and featuring the special chairs used as part of the Coronation Service. Date: 1953
Princess Elizabeth in stockinged feetDuring a tour of Africa in 1947, Princess Elizabeth was photographed in stockinged feet having lent her shoes to her mother, who had damaged her own. Date: 1953
Ukraine. Kiev. Verkhovna Rada, Parliament building. The original building was constructed from 1936-38. Destroyed in the Second World War, it was reconstructed in its original style in 1945-1947
Release of pigeons, Olympic opening ceremony, 19487, 000 pigeons are released above Wembley Stadium as trumpeters of the Household Cavalry sound a fanfare. The pigeons are bearers of Olympic tidings, a custom also practised by the Ancient Greeks
Prempeh I and his court- son of the late King of AshantiOtumfuo Nana Prempeh I (1870-1931), (Kwaku Dua III Asamu), with his court - an Asantehene ruler of the Oyoko Abohyen Dynasty of the Akan state of Ashanti. Date: 1900
The Queen leaving HarrodsThe Queen departs Harrods, Knightsbridge, London, after some early-morning Christmas shopping. During her time in the store she met the Duchess of Kent, also out shopping. Date: 1955
Wembley Stadium, 1948 London Olympic GamesWembley Stadium, as viewed from the air. The main track events and the official opening of the XIVth Olympiad took place here, as well as the finals of the football and field-hockey, fencing
Basketball at the 1948 London OlympicBritain lost to China 54 to 25 in this basketball match at Harringay Arena. Britain on the whole did badly in this event. Date: 1948
The Queen at Dundee Royal InfirmaryThe Queen at the Royal Infirmary, Dundee, Scotland. She is accompanied by the Matron, Miss O. A. Day, and followed by the Duke of Edinburgh. Date: 1955
Lloyd B. Labeach sprinting, 1948 London OlympicsSprinter Lloyd B. Labeach from Panama thrusts forward to win Heat 4 in the second round of the 100 Metres competition. His time was 10.5 seconds. Date: 1948
The Queens Coaches - 1953 CoronationIllustrations of four royal coaches, including the State Coach of Queen Elizabeth I, Mary Tudors Chariot, the coach believed to be used by Queen Anne at her coronation, and the Coronation Coach
Princess Elizabeth in A. T. S. uniformTowards the close of the Second World War, the Princess Elizabeth joined the Auxiliary Territorial Services (A.T.S.). She is pictured here in its uniform
Bohdan Khmelnytsky (1595-1657). Cossacks leader. Monument bBohdan Khmelnytsky (1595-1657). Cossacks leader. Monument, 1888. Was created by sculptor Mikhail Mikeshin (1835-1896). St. Sofia Square. Kiev. Ukraine
Front cover of the Sphere, the Queen with Princess AnneThe Queen with Princess Anne at Kings Cross Station. They are travelling to Sandringham for the Christmas holiday. Date: 1955
The first big audience at the 1908 London Olympics50, 000 spectators witnessing the 100 kilometres cycle race. Up until this point, the events had been poorly attended, with thousands of seat unfilled each day
The Olympic Swimming Pool, 1948 London Olympic GamesThe Borough Swimming Pool at Aldershot viewed from the air, ready for the XIVth Olympiad in London, 1948. Date: 1948
The Queen visits a Birmingham factoryThe Queen takes a closer look at the work in progress at one of the benches of the John Lucas factory in Birmingham. Date: 1955
Music at home, 1820A musical evening at home. Date: 1820
The Queen inspects prizewinning sheepThe Queen and Duke of Edinburgh attended the Royal Agricultural Societys Show at Nottingham. Here, she inspects some Ryeland sheep that have won prizes. Date: 1955
A girls marathon in traditional Greek costume?The Sketch suggests that the problem of empty seats that beset the 1908 London Olympics could have been solved by holding a girls marathon in the becoming Ancient Greek women-runners costume
Sport & Country Royal Show souvenir issueThe Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, Sport & Country Royal Show, Nottingham 1955 souvenir issue, featuring colourful illustrations of dressage, prize show farm animals and tractors. Date: 1955
The Duke and Duchess of York with baby Princess ElizabethThe Duke and Duchess of York, with their baby daughter Princess Elizabeth, wave to crowds from the balcony of their Piccadilly home. Date: 1927
Music at home, 17th centuryMusic at home: a lady plays the harpsichord whilst a gentleman sings. Another lady looks on, and is served by a page
Tennis time at HarrodsTennis Time at the Mans Shop, Harrods. Clothing advertisement for white flannels, tennis shirts, tailored shorts, blazers etc. Date: 1936
McGrew does the high jump, 1948 London OlympicsThis is the American McGrews third, and successful, attempt to clear 6 foot 1 5/8 inches. Date: 1948
Hurdles, 1948 London OlympicsThe photograph on the left shows the semi-final of the 400 metres hurdling. Second from left competitor, Larsson of Sweden (no.128) is about to draw ahead and take the victory
The Queen at her Garden Party, Buckingham PalaceThe Queen greets guests at her annual Garden Party. Date: 1955
The Queen and Prince Philip play with their childrenThe Duke of Edinburgh pushes the young Duke of Cornwall and Princess Anne on a swing in the grounds of the royal residence at Balmoral. The Queen looks on with their dog, Candy. Date: 1955
Sport & Country nameplate with beach sceneNameplate for the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, Sport & Country of 3rd August 1955, featuring a colourful illustration of a beach scene with sailing boats and people in deckchairs
Reiff, winner of the 5, 000 metres, 1948 London OlympicsBelgian long-distance runner Reiff managed to snatch the lead from the Czech competitor Zatopek with three laps to go, to win the 5, 000 metres at 1984 London Olympic Games. Date: 1948
A. E. Panhorst-Niesink putting-the-shot, 1948 OlympicsA. E. Panhorst-Niesink, a competitor from Holland, taking part in the qualifying rounds of the womens shot put. This event was included for the first time at the XIVth Olympiad in London. Date: 1948
John Mark carrying the Olympic torch, opening ceremony, 1948The athlete and Surbiton medical student John Mark, a former Cambridge blue and quarter-miler, circles Wembley Arena with the Olympic torch. Date: 1948
Edelman does the high jump, 1948 London OlympicsThe American Edelman is seen here clearing 6 foot 1 5/8 inches. Date: 1948
The village glee singers. Two men enjoy a good sing, whilst a third has a nap at the table. Date: 18th century
The trio - Music at homeThree men make music in a rustic, domestic setting
American Olympic athletes march round Wembley Stadium, 1948The American contingent of athletes, the largest at the games, marching round Wembley Arena. 58 nations and 6, 000 competitors took part in the march during the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games
Lanchester Ten car advertAdvertisement for the Lanchester Ten car, with comfortable upholstery and a cruising speed of 55 mph with top speed of 65 mph. Date: 1947
A duet under difficulties, 1863Emily:(sotto voce) My goodness, Edith, what shall I do? My nose itches so dreadfully, and we are coming to the most difficult part." Date: 1863
The final of the 100 Metres, 1948 London OlympicsA photo finish of the 100 metres final. Left to right: Harrison Dillard (no. 69, USA) came first, E. Macdonald Bailey (no. 35) was last, McCorquodale (no)
Heavyweight boxing, 1948 London OlympicsE.J. Lambert of the USA (right) and F. Bothy of Belgium competing for heavyweight honours at the Empire Pool (hence the reflection in the lower half of the photograph)
Front cover of the Sphere, the Olympic torch enters WembleyPhotograph taken during the opening ceremony of the 1948 Olympic Games in London, as the last runner enters Wembley Stadium with the Olympic flame, ready to set light to the Olympic Altar. Date: 1948
Sunbeam car advertSpeed...endurance...elegance. The Sunbeam, Mk III, outright winner of the Monte Carlo Rally. Date: 1955
The Queen entertains the Shah of PersiaThe Queen and Duke of Edinburgh entertain the Shah and Queen Soraya of Persia to luncheon at Buckingham Palace. With them are Prince Charles and Princess Anne. Date: 1955
B. Singh, long jump, 1948 London OlympicsB. Singh took part in the long jump event to enthusiastic applause. A sikh, he wore his hair tied in a handkerchief. Date: 1948
A morning at Mrs. Ingram s: a lady plays the piano, while a young man and woman sing. Date: 1889
Miss Maud Allan in the ruins of OlympiaDancer Miss Maud Allan " transported" to the ruins of Olympia in a photograph for the Sketch. She had recently performed in a special matinee in aid of the entertainment fund for Olympic
The Queen and her two childrenThe Queen with Prince Charles and Princess Anne. They are attending church at the village of Kinclaven during a weekend in Perthshire, Scotland. Date: 1955
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh at Lithlingow, West LothianThe Royal party leaving the Palace of Linlithgow, once a favourite home of Stuart sovereigns. Date: 1955
An Album of International Air LinersCover of An Album of International Air Liners, for cigarette cards issued by John Player & Sons, featuring a GA - de Havilland aircraft flying over palm trees. Date: 1936
Crown prince of Germany, c. 1875FRIEDRICH WILHELM(1831 - 1888) The future Friedrich III of Germany while still Crown Prince of Germany, looking splendidly bearded and wearing a blazer
Weight-lifters and wrestlers, 1948 London OlympicsThis full page of the Sphere shows weight-lifters Joe de Pietro of America (top) and Shams of Egypt (bottom right), and wrestlers Anderberg of Sweden and Toth of Hungary. Date: 1948
Henry Cotton Lotus Golf Shoes advertAdvertisement for Lotus Anglespike golf shoes as worn and recommended by golfer Henry Cotton.. Date: 1949
A casualty at the 1948 London OlympicsA. B. Toulsen of Denmark receives medical treatment after collapsing during the 5, 000 Metres. Date: 1948
John Mark lights the Olympic bowl, opening ceremony, 1948The athlete and Surbiton medical student John Mark, a former Cambridge blue and quarter-miler, lights the bowl on the peristyle, on the east terrace of Wembley Stadium
Baby Princess Elizabeth at BalmoralThe tiny Princess Elizabeth is carried up some stairs at Balmoral in her perambulator. Date: 1927
The Three R sFollowing the introduction of the Elementary Education Act, commonly known as Forsters Education Act, in February 1870, Punch magazine depicts William Forster, the Liberal MP who drafted the Act
Player Motor Cars: Bentley, Brough and B. S. APage of Players cigarette cards from An Album of Motor Cars, featuring the Bentley 3.5-litre Sports Tourer; the Brough Superior; and the B.S.A
Sensitive pianist weeps, 1877Herr Pumpernickel, a sensitive German pianist, weeps after performing a composition of his own on the piano. His host and friends look on with concern. Date: 1877
Music in the home, 1887An accomplished German man eclipses the other talent at an evening party, to the disgust of the watching Englishmen. " Young Muller(from Hamburg)
Start of a 100 Metre heat, 1948 London OlympicsThe start of a 100 Metres heat. The runners from right to left are: Haukur Clausen (Iceland), S. C. Lines (Bermuda), C. Silva (Chile), B. O. Lovina (Philipines), E. Macdonald Bailey (Britain), and A
Erasmic advertisementThe secret to the pictured twins perfect complexion is Erasmic Peerless Soap. Date: 1929
Basketball at the 1948 London OlympicsIn this sparsely-attended basketball match at Harringay Arena, the American team (in white) beat the Swiss team. Date: 1948
