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Honourable Artillery Company lifeboat, Walton, EssexThe first National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, donated by and named after The Honourable Artillery Company whose Drama Club sponsored it, was launched in 1884
Little boy on a postcard, King of the CastleI m the King of the Castle -- a little boy on a greetings postcard builds a model castle with wooden building blocks. Date: early 20th century
Holidaymakers at Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexThis large crowd of regular August visitors to Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, gathered together for a group photo. They organised beach games and various events each year
Sport & Country Coronation Number, Front cover, 1953Front cover of Sport and Country magazine, formerly the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, celebrating the Coronation of 1953 with an illustration of four rural and sporty types, a huntsman
Queen Elizabeth II & Princess Margaret as inseparable companPage from the Illustrated London News featuring four pictures showing the future Queeen Elizabeth II as a child and teenager with her sister, Princess Margaret and mother and father
Queen Elizabeth II at work & play in her teensPage from the ILN Special Coronation Number featuring a variety of photographs depicting Queen Elizabeth II in her teenage years, including shots of Princess Elizabeth gardening, as a sea ranger
Fun on the beach at Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexSix young women run hand-in-hand towards the sea at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. Other holidaymakers and rows of beach huts can be seen in the background. circa 1930
True to the Core lifeboat, Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexThe lifeboat of Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, named True to the Core, seen here under sail with her crew on board wearing their cork lifebelts. circa 1898
Lifeboat crew, Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexThe crew of the first voluntary lifeboat of Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, named True to the Core. They are seen here wearing their cork lifebelts. circa 1905
Lifeboat crew, Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexThe crew of the True to the Core, first voluntary lifeboat of Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. circa 1895
Queen Elizabeth II going to State Opening of ParliamentQueen Elizabeth II wearing a fur stole and the George IV state diadem waves to crowds from her coach on the way to Westminster for the State Opening of Parliament. Date: 1952
The Town Hard, Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexScene at the Town Hard (the only place in the town where small boats can be launched into the river free of charge), Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Four women outside a beach hut, Walton, EssexA typical summer scene at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, showing four women sitting in front of their beach hut close to Walton Pier. circa 1930
Little girl on a New Years postcard
Holidaymakers enjoying a boat ride, Walton, EssexHolidaymakers at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, enjoying a boat trip from Hipkins Beach at the Naze (the headland just north of the town). circa 1950
Coronation 1953, driving up the Ascot course on Gold Cup dayThe traditional pageantry of the royal arrival at Royal Ascot; the newly crowned Queen Elizabeth II driving up the course in an open landau carriage on Gold Cup day, 18 June 1953
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh as a schoolboyPage from the Illustrated London News Coronation Number featuring a number of pictures of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh as a boy and young man
Sport & Country Coronation Number, Queen Elizabeth IIQueen Elizabeth II pictured waving from a balcony, wearing the famous George IV state diadem and a white fur coat, around the time of her Coronation. Date: 1953
Couple dancingA couple in evening dress dancing. Date: 1926
Advert for Ronoleke hot water bottleThe Worlds best hot water bottle, should be in eery home, the strongest and most reliable rubber hot water bottle you can buy. Date: 1926
Father Gapon, the leader of the Red Sunday strike movementOne of the first authentic photographs of Father Gapon with General Fullon, the Governor of St Petersburg, amid the strikers
The Expert And The PupilA curling teacher trying to instruct a female pupil. Date: 1926
Advert for Ronoleke hot water bottleThe Worlds best hot water bottle, made from the finest rubber obtainable and guaranteed against leaking. Date: 1926
Female ModelHead and shoulders portrait of a smartly dressed brunette model striking a pose. Date: mid 1960s
Cat and FiddleThe cat and the fiddle
Lancers Corps - Horseback - British ArmyThe proposed uniform and equipment for a new corps of lancers in the British Army. Seen here is a side view of a lancer on horseback, firing his handgun whilst riding. 1813
Officers of the 33rd, 56th and 50th Regiments of Foot in uniform, carrying swords. Above each soldier is a description of where he is positioned in the formation
Rifleman Officer and Officer of MarinesA Rifleman Officer in Colonel Coote Manninghams Corps of Riflemen (left), and an Officer of Marines (right). Both are carrying swords. 1801
Greek fire shipA 13th century oared ship equipped to drop barrels on Greek fire
Bee-eater from New South Wales, AustraliaA Bee-eater from New South Wales, Australia, perching on a branch with red berries. 1822
Two British Light Dragoons on horseback. On the left is an officer of the 7th or The Queens Own Regiment of Light Dragoons; on the right is an officer of the 16th or The Queens Regiment of Light
Lancers Corps - British ArmyThe proposed uniform and equipment for a new corps of lancers in the British Army. Seen here is a rear view of a lancer standing holding his lance with his sabre at his side. 1813
Lancers Corps - Horseback - British ArmyThe proposed uniform and equipment for a new corps of lancers in the British Army. Seen here is a side view of a mounted lancer charging with his lance tucked under his right arm. 1813
Lancers Corps - Horseback - British ArmyThe proposed uniform and equipment for a new corps of lancers in the British Army. Seen here is a side view of a mounted lancer holding his lance in his right hand. 1813
Lancers Corps - British ArmyThe proposed uniform and equipment for a new corps of lancers in the British Army. Seen here is a side view of a lancer standing holding his lance resting on his right shoulder with his sabre at his
Lancers Corps, British ArmyThe proposed uniform and equipment for a new corps of lancers in the British Army. Seen here is a front view of a lancer standing holding his lance with his sabre at his side. 1813
Two Officers of the Highland InfantryTwo officers of the Highland Infantry with their swords. On the left is a member of the 76th Regiment of Foot, in the act of fronting; on the right is a member of the 42nd Regiment of Foot
Officers, Regiments of Light DragoonsAn officer of the Tenth or the Prince of Wales Regiment of Light Dragoons (left) and an officer of the Eighth or Kings Royal Irish Regiment of Light Dragoons
Jack and Jill went up the hill... 19th century
Tom He was a Pipers Son, he learned to play when he was young, but the only tune that he could play was Over the Hills and Far Away
Pet dog of Edward VII, CaesarCaesar, pet terrier dog of King Edward VII Date: 1910
Little girl writes a letter to her grannyA little girl writes a letter to her grandmother, and makes sure to check her grammar before posting it. Date: 1908
Tunisia / Dougga / TheatreThe Roman Theatre at DOUGGA, Tunisia. Dougga served as one of the capitals of Massinissa, a Roman ally, and one of the contenders to Carthage. Date: 1985
Colourful GardenThis woman knows how to create a colourful garden, as she wheels flowers in her wheelbarrow. Her patio is crammed with potted plants and hanging baskets galore. Date: 1960s
Rayon BallgownLove-in-a-mist coloured rayon gown with a long skirt, & heart (en coeur) shaped pleated corsage with narrow shoulder straps & worn with a triple belt trimmed with roses Date: 1938
Tunisia / DouggaThe remains of the Capitol building at Dougga, Tunisia. Dougga served as one of the capitals of Massinissa, a Roman ally, and one of the contenders to Carthage. Date: 1984
TEXTBOOK / 1880 / PLATE 1TEXTBOOK/1880/PLATE 1
TEXTBOOK / 1880 / PLATE 7Plate 7 features pictures of hares, storks and rocking horses. Date: 1880