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Map of Germany, Belgium, France illustrating ArmisticeA map illustrating the Armistice at the end of World War One. The black line shows the battle line on Armistice Day, 11th November 1918
The Graphic Royal Wedding Number 1923Front cover of The Graphic magazines Royal Wedding Number, celebrating the marriage of Prince Albert, Duke of York to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon on 26 April 1923
French World War One refugeesLiberation: the freeing of the civil population. Rescued after living for four years in the enemy lines: a party of French refugees being conveyed to safety in Northern France after cessation of
Fantoft Stave Church near Bergen, NorwayView of Fantoft Stave Church near Bergen, Norway, dating back to the 12th century. Built of wood, it is decorated with stylised horses heads, influenced by the Asa, or horse worship of the Vikings
Two gargoyles on Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris. Date: 1914
Iron stove, 1923Bradfords pagoda laundry stoves, as featured in a Bradfords catalogue. Up to 34 irons can be heated simultaneously in this way, as pictured in this model. Date: 1923
Vladivostok, Russia Date: circa 1918
Ashmore Theological Seminary, Shantou, China Date: circa 1910s
Salvation Army School at Satara, IndiaIndian Girls from the Salvation Army School at Satara in the Satara District of Maharashtra state of India. Pictures with their Leaders Adjutant Khusi and Ensign Kamala Bai. Date: 1922
Two cherubs playing tennis with love hearts. Valentines day postcard. Date: 1909
The Loch Ness Monster at Castle Urquhart
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on honeymoonThe Duke and Duchess of York (the future King George VI, and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother), pictured playing golf on their honeymoon in 1923. Date: 1923
King Edward VIII, George V and Duke of GloucesterThe three elder sons of King George V pictured together, at what looks like a hunt meeting, sometime in the 1920s. From left to right, Edward
Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon & the Earl of StrathmoreLady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (later the Queen Mother) and her father, the Earl of Strathmore. Date: C.1920
A suffragette advertising a votes for women march from Victoria Embankment. Date: 1910s
Street view of Limehouse causeway, LondonStreet view of Limehouse causeway. London
Three women working on a train carriage. London depot
Carter Paterson & Co. stables and depot. Parcel deliveries
Memorabilia portrait of Ulysses S. Grant. " Let us have peace". 1822- 1885
The Flatiron building at night. Broadway and Fifth Avenue, New York. Built in 1902. Date: 1900s
Tram crossing Putney BridgeView of a tram and a horse drawn cart crossing Putney Bridge over the River Thames, London. Date: C. 1910
A traditional british corner shop
The Duchess of Windsor in the BahamasThe Duchess of Windsor (Wallis Simpson) in the Bahamas in c. 1940. The Duke was stationed there as governor during the Second World War. Date: c. 1940
Prince of Wales Theatre, Liverpool, 1866The New Prince of Wales Theatre and Opera House, Lime Street, Liverpool in the year that it first opened. Later the building would be pulled down
German postcard, U-Boat and sailing ship, WW1German propaganda postcard, depicting a German U-Boat which has fired on an enemy sailing ship and set it on fire during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918
Maria Theresa of Austria-Este, Queen Consort of BavariaMaria Theresa of Austria-Este ), Queen Consort of Bavaria, wife of Ludwig III, in a portrait by Walther (Walter) Firle. She was a Jacobite pretender to the throne of Bavaria from 1875 until her
Steam trains in Kentish Town Train ShedsSteam trains refueling in Kentish Town Train Sheds, London Date: early 1930s
Art Nouveau Italian advertisement for a hotel in TriesteArt Nouveau Italian advertisement for Trieste. Alb. Centrale Volpich. Date: 1900s
Humuhumu nukunuku apua a, Fishes of HawaiiHumuhumu nukunuku apua a, (Balistapus aculeatus) Fishes of Hawaii Date: 1930s
Hinalea Iiwi, Fishes of HawaiiHinalea Iiwi, (Gomphosus tricolor) Fishes of Hawaii Date: 1930s
Operation Mincemeat - possessions of Major MartinPersonal possessions of Major William Martin, found when his body was washed ashore in Spain on 30th April 1943 carrying sensitive documents
Tallulah Bankhead and Leslie Howard in Her Cardboard LoverTallulah Bankhead and Leslie Howard appearing in in Her Cardboard Lover at the Lyric Theatre, London in 1928. Date: 1928
Beacon Course at Newmarket with headless riderAn unusual painting by the artist J. N. Sartorius showing a horse race at Newmarket but with the runner up rider headless. Date: 1928
Lord Burghley winning the 400m hurdles at 1928 OlympicsThe final of the 400 metres hurdles at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympic Games, showing Lord Burghley silhouetted against the concrete banking of the stadium racing his way to a gold medal victory
Max Rivers Studios of Stage Dancing advertisementAdvertisement for the Max Rivers Studios of Stage Dancing, the way to attain a lithe and graceful figure according to the copy. Date: 1928
The Screw Em Out golf hole cleaner by Heath RobinsonA typically convoluted contraption from William Heath Robinson, the first in a series entitled, Very Patent Aides to Sport, showing the Screw-Em-Out golf hole cleaner in action on a golf course
Harold AbrahamsHarold Maurice Abrahams, CBE, ) - a British athlete of Jewish origin. He was champion in the 100 metres sprint at the 1924 Olympics in Paris (July 7th)
Blue Star Line advertisementAdvertisement for the Blue Star Line and its luxury passenger service to London and South America, the last word in ocean travel. Date: 1928
Stadium for the 1928 Amsterdam Olympic GamesAn aerial view of the stadium built for the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics. Originally with a capacity of 32, 000, the stadium was rebuilt to accomodate 42, 000
Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic News front cover, 1928Front cover of the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, featuring a jockey during a race, in recognition of the forthcoming Derby, on which the paper comprehensively reported. Date: 1928
The Baptiste Bertrand Cup - ladies fencing, 1928The Baptiste Bertrand Memorial Cup competition, competed for by lady amateurs of British nationality who had never fenced in a final pool of the Ladies Foil Championship
Clara Bow in her swimming pool, 1928Clara Bow (1905 - 1965), American actress film star and the girl, famously, with It. pictured in the bathing pool of her Hollywood home. Date: 1928
West Side Country Club, Ealing - tennis courtsPicturesque view of the tennis courts at the West Side Country Club at Ealing with spectators and competitors watching play. Date: 1928
Joan Bourdelle as Lorelei Lee in Gentlemen Prefer BlondesMiss Jean Bourdelle as Lorelei Lee (that most perfect lady) in the stage adaptation of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes by Anita Loos. The role was later played by Marilyn Monroe in the film version
King and Queen of Sweden entertained by the MountbattensKing Gustav VI of Sweden (1882 - 1973), pictured far right of the picture with his second wife, formerly Princess Louise of Battenberg, Lady Louise Mountbatten
Helen JacobsHelen Hull Jacobs (August 6, 1908 June 2, 1997), World No. 1 American female tennis player who won ten Grand Slam titles. Pictured winning the final of the United States womens singles championship
Yasuji Miyazaki, 1932 Olympic GamesJapanese swimming champion and Olympic gold medallist, 15 year old Yasuji Miyazaki, pictured at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games were he won a gold medal in the 100 metres freestyle
James Bausch in the decathlon, 1932 Olympic GamesJames Aloysius Bernard Bausch (1906 1974), a.k.a. " Jarring Jim", American athlete who competed mainly in the Decathlon pictured throwing the discus
