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Rope MakingShort rope making, keeping the strands together while they are being twisted, in the village of Rope-Walk, Hawes, Wensleydale, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1950s
Four Bridges of ConwayA striking impression of the four bridges of Conway, Carnarvonshire, North Wales, seen from the Castle. Date: 1960s
A Stags HeadThe head of an attentive young stag. Date: 1960s
Fullarton House GatewayThe elaborate gateway to the stable yard at Fullarton House, Troon, Ayrshire, Scotland. Date: medieval
Autumn in the ParkA park keeper sits on a park bench, taking a break from his work to enjoy the Autumn sunshine, his wheelbarrow and broom behind him. Date: 1950s
England / West MillNeighbours pass the time of day in a corner of the village of West Mill, Hertfordshire, England. Date: 1950s
Snowy KilmahogSnow at Killmahog, near Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, showing some pretty cottages and the peak of Ben Ledi in the background. Date: 1950s
Harewood House HallwayHarewood House, near Leeds, Yorkshire, a stately home built (1759) for the Lascelles family, whose fortune came from haberdashery and Customs work in the West Indies. Date: built 1759 - 1769
Hope Well DressingA Well Dressing at Hope, Derbyshire, England, which takes place on Acension Day. This ceremony is a relic of the old pagan custom of blessing wells for water. Date: 1950s
Whit Sunday CustomThe Whit Sunday custom of strawing the floor of the Nave of the church with rushes, dating back to 1493. St. Mary Radcliffe Church, Bristol, England. Date: 1930s
Steel HalberdA steel halberd, used in all civic processions at Berwick- on-Tweed, Northumberland, England. Dated 1685, the right hand piece displays the town emblem, a bear and a witch elm Date: 1685
Giant TortoisesGiant tortoises. Date: 1960s
Keswick Youth HostelThe fine Youth Hostel at Keswick, Cumbria, England, with many bicyles parked outside. Date: 1950s
Making HandbagsInserting parts of handbag fittings into a bath for plating. Date: 1950s
Proud Giltar, WalesProud Giltar, magnificent cliff scenery, near Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Date: 1950s
Staunton Harold GatewayThe fine stone gateway to the former hall at Staunton Harold Hill, Leicestershire, England. The hall was rebuilt in the mid 17th century by Sir Robert Shirley. Date: 17th century
WATERFRONT RESIDENCEAn interesting Waterfront Residence at Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, England, which probably would not comply with todays stringent building regulations! Date: 1930s
St. Andrews CathedralThe ruins of St. Andrews Cathedral, Fifeshire, Scotland, which was consecrated in the presence of Robert the Bruce in 1318. Date: founded 1160
Pangbourne Weir, Berkshire, England, in winter. Date: 1930s
Selby Norman NaveThe magnificent Norman nave of Selby Abbey, Yorkshire, England. The tower is also Norman, but the eastern end is decorated Gothic style. Date: founded 1069
England / Watford 1948A birdseye view of The Parade and High Street, Watford, Hertfordshire, England. Note the Odeon Cinema, which is showing Station West. with Dick Powell and Jane Greer! Date: 1948
Marriage of Tsar Nicholas II and Alexandra FeodorovnaThe imperial wedding at St. Petersburg, showing the ceremony in the chapel of the Winter Palace. 1894
Victoria with John BrownWITH JOHN BROWN The Queen leaving Windsor Castle for a drive in her donkey-carriage. (John Brown on the right) Date: 1819 - 1901
Emperor VespasianTitus Flavius Sabinus VESPASIANUS Roman Emperor (69 - 79) and founder of the Flavian dynasty Date: 9 - 79
Vespasianus CrownedTitus Flavius Sabinus VESPASIANUS Roman Emperor (69 - 79) and founder of the Flavian dynasty Date: 9 - 79
Titus (Grignion)TITUS Flavius Vespasianus, Roman emperor, succeeded his father Vespasian. Date: 39 - 81AD
Fire / Exeter / 1887 / GraphicThe Theatre Royal, Exeter, on fire. 187 people perish in the blaze. The previous theatre building had burnt down in 1885. Date: 5 September 1887
French Country VetThe village doctor in this French country district turns his hand to veterinary work, purging a cow as he might do its owner Date: 1837
Wilhelm Ii / Fantasio 1908WILHELM II German Emperor admires himself in his bathroom mirror: " Papa Lohengrin" Date: 1908
Buckingham House 1750SBuckingham House, built by the duke of Buckingham in 1703 : George III will buy it in 1762, Nash will improve it 1821-1836, and a new front will be added in 1913 Date: circa 1760
Buckingham Palace 1810Buckingham House (not yet called The Palace) the residence of Queen Charlotte : seen in winter from St Jamess Park, where skaters and sliders are enjoying the ice Date: 1810