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Rawalpindi outgunned by Deutschland by G. H. DavisThe first sea battle of the Second World War: the British armed merchant cruiser Rawalpindis heroic stand, outgunned by the Deutschland
Palestinian Disturbances 1936An Illustrated London News cover showing two images of disturbances in Jaffa. The top picture shows British Police, armed with batons and shields, dispersing Arab protestors
Australian fleet in Mediterranean by G. H. DavisBravo Australia! The first colony (of the British Empire) with a fleet of its own -- the fighting force of the Mediterranean. Two panoramic views of the ships of the Australian navy. 1913
Naval display at Earls Court by G. H. DavisThe naval display at the Earls Court Exhibition -- the general engagement of the vessels and the forts. A cross-sectional drawing (centre top)
Important naval developments by G. H. DavisSome important naval developments of the moment: the merging of the battleship and the battle cruiser. Above: the meeting of the battleship and cruiser types
Seaport of Alexandria, Egypt, by G. H. DavisAlexandria, Egypts chief seaport since 330 BC, and chief naval base of the Allied Mediterranean Fleet during the Second World War
Planes Used and Ordered by the B. O. A. C by G. H. DavisA diagram listing the number, origin, routes and current supply of a number of different plane models to the B.O.A.C (British Overseas Airways Corporation)
Explanation of Flying Lessons by G. H. DavisA diagram detailing how one learns to fly a light aeroplane. With the rise in popularity of owning a plane, flying lessons also became more popular. Here, the lessons are explained in detail
Advert for Pesco pure silk & wool underwear 1929Health in the Nursery, fine textures of Pesco, pure wool and silk childrens undergarments. Date: 1929
The General Strike 1926A tank with its crew in steel helmets leaving Wellington Barracks for an unknown destination: one of the infrequent demonstrations of military force in London during the General Strike
The General Strike - clearing up Hyde Park 1926Clearing up in Hyde Park after the end of the General Strike: packing blankets used by volunteers for return to army stores
The General Strike - lorry transporting passengersA lorry-load of Londoners in Kingsway, returning home after a days work during the General Strike. In support of a strike by coal miners over the issue of threatened wage cuts
The General Strike - distributing the countrys foodVolunteers save the situation: Undergraduate Railway Workers. Illustration by ILN special artist, Steven Spurrier depicting the successful distribution of the countrys food during the General Strike
The General Strike - Carrying On 1926Montage of sketches by ILN Special Artist, Bryan De Grineau showing how volunteers, specials and motorists saved the situation during the General Strike of May 1926
The General Strike - hitching a liftThe Private Motorist does his bit to help people reach their work: An owner-driver at Southfields taking girls aboard. Girls hitching a ride to work during the General Strike
Elspeth Phelps advertisement, 1920Advertisement for Elspeth Phelps fashion house, one of a series of highly stylised and witty adverts designed by Lady Eileen Orde (daughter of the 4th Duke of Wellington)