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Perambulate library 1857A Gentleman travelling from village to village, wheeling a large box containing a supply of books to rural people. Once they had received their books he would take the next set that they had used to
Advert for Marshalls patent freezer 1899Mrs. A. B Marshalls patent freezer, showing a fan inside which remains still while the pan revolves and scrapes up the film of ice as it forms on the bottom of the pan. Date: 1899
French egg poacher 1899Six egg poacher. Date: 1899
PiemanHogarths Pieman, holding a tray with his delicious pies on, shooting out " a good pennyworth for a penny". Date: 1876
Samuel Horsey - beggar 1803Samuel Horsey, a beggar, requented around Charing Cross, London. Date: 1803
Flower Girl 1876" My basket daily I supply, come buy my nosegays buy who ll buy". Date: 1876
Mrs A. B Marshalls patent ice breaker 1890sIce breaker with handheld lever, from Mrs A. B Marshall s, specially adapted to the wants of hotels, restaurants, confectioners and creameries. Date: 1890s
Street trade - water cressesYoung woman selling spring watercress, " O you whom peaxe and plenty blesses, buy fine spring water cresses. Date: 1876
Queen Victoria opens new building of London University 1870The lobby and staircase of the new building of London University, opened by Queen Victoria in May 1870, who is seen arriving here. Date: 1870
New buildings of London University, Burlington Gardens 1870Front view of the new buildings of the London University in Burlington Gardens, opened by Queen Victoria in May 1870. Date: 1870
Meeting rooms of the Royal Society 1863The former meeting place of the Royal Society - a room in Crane Court, seen on the left, and, on the right, the new meeting room at Burlington House. 1863
Lecture theatre, London University, Burlington House 1871The impressive lecture theatre of the London University at Burlington Gardens, filled with people (of the male variety) in 1871. Date: 1871
South Middlesex Rifles clearing ground at Burlington HouseMembers of the South Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps at work by torchlight in the gardens of Burlington House, Piccadilly clearing the ground in preparation for the erection of their drill shed
Drill shed in Burlington GardensThe drill shed erected in Burlington Gardens, for the use of the South Middlesex Rifle Volunteers in 1862. Date: 1862
Fancy ice moulds in pewter 1887Page selection of birds, fish, fruit and vegtables for ice moulds. Date: 1887
Mrs. A. B Marshalls showroom for kichen furnishings 1887Showroom at 32 Mortimer Street, Regent Street, London, with kitchen furniture and French Italian and American goods. Date: 1887
Mrs. A. B Marshalls showroom for moulds 1887Mrs. A. B Marshalls school of cookery, showing an interior of a showroom at 32 Mortimer Street, Regent Street, London. With people seated at table taking notes form her book for recipes
Mrs. A. B Marshalls school of Cookery 1887Mrs. A. B Marshalls classes in Mortimer Street, Regent Street, London. Teaching practical skills in cooking in one day, receiving a certificate or diploma at the end. Date: 1887
Game of forfeits commenced with a large group of people, by spinning a wooden trencher or dish and was called turn-trencher
Making the Christmas plum-pudding 1850Mother making Christmas plum-pudding, with her children trying to get a taste. Date: 1850
Poulterers shop, Holborn Hill 1845Displayed poultry hung outside in Holborn Hill for customers to buy for their Christmas dinner. Date: 1845
Advert for Jays smart knitwear for women 1937Two models wearing made to measure very smart jersey fabric suits. Date: 1937
Ice-making machine 1883Latest novelty machine that freezed the crystals that made ice and ices, ice creams and ice puddings, ready moulded for the table in six minutes with ice and salt. Date: 1883
Advert for Jays jersey knitwear for women 1937Selection of jersey knitwear for women, including lace wool jumper with collar and jabot, smart twin set and knitted dress with long and contrasting cardigan and sash. Date: 1937
Advert for Gorringes womens fur trim coats 1937Charming spring coat trimmed with dyed squirrel, in a light-weight woollen material with pretty tucking effect on cuffs and revers. Date: 1937
Busy scene at Oxford Circus, Central London, in the 1890s, when it was known as Regent Circus. 1890s
Advert for Maple fitted bedroom furniture 1898Inexpensive fitted bedroom furniture and also an example of a cabinet with casting and carved panels and a sink with hot and cold taps. Date: 1898
Typical Georgian terrace in Dorset Square, LondonTypical five-storey Georgian terrace in Dorset Square in London, with cars parked in the roadway. circa 1930s
Baker Street Station, Marylebone Road, LondonBaker Street Station, Upper Baker Street entrance, London. circa 1927
Church of England High School, Baker Street, London -- Form III classroom and Mistress Library. circa 1905
Church of England High School, Baker Street, London -- Form V classroom. circa 1905
Church of England High School, Baker Street, London -- Preparatory Hall. circa 1905
Church of England High School, Baker Street, London -- Form VI classroom and Memorial Library. circa 1905
Baker Street Station, Marylebone Road, London, before Chiltern Court was built. circa 1927
Queen Victoria opens new building of London UniversityThe opening ceremony of the theatre of the new London University buildings at Burlington Gardens, with Queen Victoria, visible standing on the dais, doing the honours. Date: 1870
Norwich flooded 1912During the great floods of August 1912, hundreds of people had to vacate their homes by means of horse and carts and boats. Date: August 1912
Christmas is Come 1850Music sheet called Christmas is Come, from a bound volume A Holiday Book for Christmas and the New Year, words by Albert Smith and music by W.V. Wallace. Date: 1850
Frozen-out-gardens 1850Bitter cold winter months were very harsh for men from the country-side, usually digging vegetables. The winter season and frozen grounds made it hard to find work
Christmas is Come 1850Extended family gathered around the fire-place at Christmas having a toast. Date: 1850
Country road scene in winter 1850Stage coach taking people home for Christmas. Date: 1850
Advert for Debenham & Freebody woven lingerie 1937Two women wearing nightwear, cami-knicker in lacevstitched artifical silk milanece and full-length danity nightdress in same material with georgette frills. Date: 1937
Hairstyles of 1938Womens hairstyles to fit their hats for 1938. This was the newest style " up-hair, exasperating short back hair, have it transformed into a row of flat ringlets against the neck. Date: 1938
Hairstyles of 1938Womens hairstyles to fit their hats for 1938. This was the newest style " up-hair, with upward movement and curls behind the ear. Date: 1938
Advert for Marshalls Cr譥De Riz, rice cream 1899Mrs A. B Marshalls Cr譥 De Riz, rice cream, available in a tin, used for cakes, puddings blanc-manges, biscuits and soaps. Date: 1899
Advert for Marshalls curry powder 1899Mrs A. B Marshalls curry powder, from India. Date: 1899
Coronation of King George V 1911King George Vs Coronation on the 22 June 1911, at Westminster Abbey, London, the Archbishop of Canterbury the most Reverend Randall Davidson placing the Crown of St. Edward on the Kings head
Advert for Debenham & Freebody girls frocks 1937Two lovely summer dresses for girls. Date: 1937