Images Dated 25th May 2012

Poster, Indias First Aerial Pageant

Poster, Captain C. D. Barnard presents India's First Aerial Pageant, with passenger flights in the famous monoplane Spider, parachute descents, daring acrobatics by famous pilots, and bombing displays. Showing three aircraft and a parachute above an airfield, with a circular photograph of Barnard in the cockpit.
20th century

© The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library)/Mary Evans

Thomas Hardys funeral by Steven Spurrier

The funeral of Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) in Westminster Abbey drawn by ILN's special artist, Steven Spurrier. Hardy's ashes were interred in poet's corner in the Abbey next to Charles Dickens, but his heart was buried at Stinsford in Dorset. Date: 21st January 1928

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

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Cascade hairstyle 1940s

During the 1940s, elaborate hair was in. Due to the rationing during World War II, most women chose lovely hairstyles over new dresses. This hairstyle would suit evening wear, with its elegance. Features a waved movement running round the back of the head. The cascade of curls which lies vertically below this is a very pretty design. Date: 1940s

© Mary Evans Picture Library