Images Dated 25th November 2011

Aerial view of Mari, Syria

An aerial view of the excavations at Mari (modern name Tell Hariri) in Syria. Mari was an ancient Sumerian and Amorite city, rediscovered in 1933, and subsequently excavated by Louvre archaeologists led by Andre Parrot. Date: 1935

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

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Steerage of a North German Lloyds Atlantic Steam-ship, 1872

Engraving showing the steerage of a North German Lloyd's Atlantic Steam-ship, 1872. Emigrants from many countries, heading for North America, are shown in this image. Date: 1872

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

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Show Boat at Drury Lane 1928

Impressions by illustrator Bryan de Grineau of the production of Show Boat which opened on 3 May, 1928 at the Drury Lane theatre, London, and featured Paul Robeson in the role of Joe. Date: May 1928

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

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