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Small boys clamouring for free plants and shrubs. The London County Council made an annual gift of surplus bulbs and bedding plants to poor people living near one of the parks. circa 1911
King George I of Britain (reigned 1714 - 1727). Date: 1660 - 1727
Tower of David, Jerusalem, IsraelThe Tower of David, Jerusalem, Israel. Date: circa 1920s
Close-up view of Sphinx, Giza, EgyptA close-up view of the Sphinx at Giza, near Cairo, Egypt, with two arabs standing just below the head. Date: early 20th century
Men testing breathing apparatusA group of men testing some breathing apparatus, possibly for diving or for use down a mine. circa 1911
Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt
Arab wedding with camels, Egypt
King Edward V of England (reigned from April to June 1483). One of the so-called Princes in the Tower. Date: 1470 - 1483
Queen Henrietta Maria, wife of King Charles I, mother of King Charles II. Date: 1609 - 1669
The Pageant of the Child, Wandsworth, LondonScene from The Pageant of the Child, a set of beautifully staged tableaux produced by the Waifs and Strays Society at Wandsworth Town Hall, London
One of the wells of Al Bireh, Palestine, WW1One of the famous wells of Al Bireh (El Bira), Palestine, photographed during the First World War. The name of the town means Water Well. Date: circa 1917-1918
General view of Jaffa, Israel, with the sea in the background. Date: early 20th century
Guests at a Christmas or New Years Party, possibly at the Savoy Hotel, London. Some of the guests are in medieval style fancy dress, carrying in the traditional Boars Head decorated with holly
Dr Howie and his daughters, BeirutPortrait of Dr Howie (possibly Dr Howard Sweetser Bliss, 1860-1920) and his two daughters, in Arab costume. From 1903 onwards Dr Bliss was President of the American University of Beirut
Inside the Great Bazaar, Constantinople, TurkeyScene inside the Great Bazaar at Constantinople (Istanbul), Turkey. Date: early 20th century
Native festival at Suez, EgyptA native festival at Suez, Egypt, with children riding in wooden boxes. Date: 20th century
Native transport in Egypt, consisting of a cart pulled by a donkey. Date: 20th century
Margaret of Austria (Parma)Margaret of Austria, also known as Margaret of Parma (she was duchess of Parma and Piacenza), illegitimate daughter of Emperor Charles V, Regent of the Netherlands under Philip II (1559-1567)
King Henry II of EnglandKing Henry II, King of England (1133 - 1189, reigned 1154 - 1189). Seen here in profile, in helmet and armour
Scene from banned play, La Vierge Folle
Choosing Christmas dinner, ManchesterA woman choosing her Christmas dinner goose at one of many stands at the Central Market in Manchester. It was customary in many of the markets of the North of England for geese
Henry, Prince of WalesHenry Frederick Stuart, Prince of Wales, elder son of King James I of England (VI of Scotland). He died of typhoid fever. Date: 1594 - 1612
General view of Jerusalem with Mosque of OmarGeneral view of Jerusalem with the Mosque of Omar at the centre. Date: circa 1920s
King Edward III of EnglandEdward III, King of England (reigned 1327-1377). Date: 1312 - 1377
Christmas decorations in Covent Garden, LondonHolly, ivy and Christmas trees on sale at Covent Garden, London, just before Christmas 1911. 1911
Thomas Hardy Drama Festival, Dorchester
Military Church Parade, Tadworth, SurreyOfficers and men of an unknown regiment gathered for their church parade at Tadworth Camp in Surrey. (See also 10573752 and 10573768.) circa 1911
Camels on seashore, Tel Aviv, IsraelThree camels on the seashore at Tel Aviv, Israel. Date: early 20th century
King Edward II of England
Remains of Nebuchadnezzars Palace, BabylonView of the remains of Nebuchadnezzars Palace, Babylon (6th century BC). Date: early 20th century
Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor (1576-1612), also crowned King of Hungary (1572) and Bohemia (1575). Date: 1552 - 1612
Arab well with men and camelsScene at an Arab well, with men and camels. Date: 20th century
King Richard II of EnglandRichard II, King of England (reigned 1377-1399). Date: 1367 - 1400
The Prince of Wales Hospital Carnival, North London
Flooding near the Pyramids, Egypt. People bring containers to fill with water. Date: early 20th century
Temple of Isis, Philae Island, EgyptThe Temple of Isis on Philae Island (Lake Nasser, Nubia), Egypt, showing the entrance and a row of columns. It was later relocated to the nearby Agilkia Island to enable the construction of the Aswan
Scots Battalion at Es Salt, Palestine, WW1A Scots Battalion marching through Es Salt, Palestine, during the First World War. Date: circa 1918
Mine rescue team wearing breathing apparatus
Queen Elizabeth I of England (reigned 1558-1603). Date: 1533 - 1603
Water carriers with water from the Nile, EgyptEgyptian water carriers with water from the River Nile, ready to sell to anyone who needs it. Date: early 20th century
Galata Bridge, Constantinople, TurkeyView across the Galata Bridge in Constantinople (Istanbul), Turkey. Date: early 20th century
Mustafa III, Sultan of the Ottoman EmpireMustafa III (House of Osman), Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (reigned 1757-1774). Date: 1717 - 1774
King Stephen I of EnglandStephen I, King of England, sometimes referred to as Stephen of Blois (reigned 1135 - 1154). Depicted here in profile, in helmet and armour. Date: 1096? - 1154
King James I of England, VI of ScotlandKing James I of England (reigned 1603-1625), James VI of Scotland (reigned 1567-1625). Date: 1566 - 1625
Suzanne Lenglen 1923
Sphinx and pyramids, Giza, EgyptThe Sphinx and pyramids at Giza, near Cairo, Egypt. Two arabs with their camels can be seen on the right. Date: early 20th century