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Sopwith Baby seaplane firing rockets, WW1A Sopwith Baby seaplane in flight during the First World War. It was a British single-seater tractor seaplane used by the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) from 1915
British FE2B night bomber, Western Front, WW1A British FE2B night bomber biplane with a 160hp Beardmore engine belonging to No. 100 Squadron RFC, seen here floodlit on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918
Brtish observation balloon near Ypres, Flanders, WW1A British observation balloon coming to earth after a mornings work over enemy lines, near Ypres, Flanders, around the time of the Battle of Broodseinde during the First World War. Date: circa 1917
British pilot with messenger pigeon, WW1A British seaplane pilot in the cockpit, attaching a message to the leg of a messenger pigeon during the First World War. Date: early 1918
Bristol F2B fighter biplane on an airfield, WW1A Bristol F2B fighter biplane with a 200hp Sunbeam Arab engine on an airfield during the First World War. Date: 1917-1918
Eglinton Tournament 7The Melee : the knights divide into two teams and indulge in a free-for-all. No blood is shed, but the spectators enjoy such beautiful sights as one can never expect to see again Date: 30 August 1839
Eglinton Tournament 6The Queen of Beauty (Lady Seymour) presents the prize to the champion, who is none other than the Lord of the Tournament, the Earl of Eglinton himself. Date: 30 August 1839
Eglinton Tournament 2General view of the tilt- ground : no expense has been spared to re-create the ambiance of a medieval tournament, while catering for some 100, 000 spectators ! Date: 30 August 1839
Eglinton Tournament 9The ball : after the fighting, the flirting - the Earls 2000 guests feast and dance in the ballroom constructed specially for the occasion. Date: 30 August 1839
Eglinton Tournament 8Among the 100, 000 spectators are 2000 personal guests of the Earl, all in medieval dress, who enjoy the lavish arrangements : this staircase leads to the ballroom. Date: 30 August 1839
Eglinton Tournament 1Title page of the commemorat- -ive album of the Tournament, staged at Eglinton Castle by Archibald William, 13th earl of Eglinton, an excellent and justly popular nobleman. Date: 30 August 1839
Eglinton Tournament 5The joust between the Lord of the Tournament (the Earl in person) and the Knight of the Red Rose (R Lechmere Esquire). Date: 30 August 1839
Eglinton Tournament 3The Lord of the Tournament - the Earl - rides to the tilt- ground with his Esquires and Retainers; the event will almost cripple him financial- -ly, but bring lasting fame. Date: 30 August 1839
Eglinton Tournament 4The Queen of Beauty - Lady Seymour - rides to the lists with her attendant ladies. Not only participants but many spectators wear medieval costume for the occasion. Date: 30 August 1839
Car of the 1920SA lady in a striking coat enters an elegant car : her chauffeur is exposed to the elements, but she herself will be cosy inside unless she chooses to lower the roof. Date: 1920s
Sessions Hse-Old BaileyThe Sessions House, Old Bailey. Date: circa 1800
Star Chamber CeilingTHE STAR CHAMBER The ceiling
Sessions Hse / Old BaileyThe Old Sessions House in the Old Bailey. Date: 1750
Dan Leno / Family PostcardDAN LENO Music hall entertainer with his family Date: 1860 - 1904
Shoe Maker & RepairerThe front window of A. Marsh & Sons shoe repair shop is full of goods such as leather soles, polish and heel grips. A delivery bicycle is parked outside. Date: 1930s
Ribault & Florida IndianJean Ribault sets up his column which the Florida Indians honour Date: 1562
Star Chamber ExteriorTHE STAR CHAMBER The Star Chamber and Exchequer Buildings at Westminster. Date: 1836
Star Chamber InteriorTHE STAR CHAMBER The interior - May 1835. Date: 1835
Truffle Hunting Pig 19CA man with his truffle-hunting pig. Date: 19th century
Greece / Athens / AcropolisThe ACROPOLIS restored by Thiersch circa 1880