New Images August 2021 Gallery

Photograph of Chesterfield PH, Mayfair, London

Photograph of Chesterfield PH, Mayfair, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934 . 1961 for the Chesterfield, Mayfair, London W1J 7HR. As of July 2018 . Now Market Tavern . Castle (Mitchells & Butlers)

© (c) The National Brewery Heritage Trust / Mary Evans

Drying Silk Cocoons in India

A silk factory in India, showing the latest and most approved method. Cocoons exposed in the sun in large flats trays to dry the silk and also kill the grub inside each cocoon. Date: late 1890s

© Mary Evans Picture Library

1890s, Cocoon, Cocoons, Dry, Drying, Exposed, Factory, Flat, India, Indian, Industry, Method, Process, Raw, Silk, Sun, Trays, Workers

Professor Dale's balloon adventure at Gibraltar, 1889. An interesting balloon ascent was

Professor Dale's balloon adventure at Gibraltar, 1889. An interesting balloon ascent was performed on 7th December 1889 by the aeronautic Professor Dale and four officers of the British garrison at Gibraltar, taking with them the dog Charlie. 1. The car and its occupants. 2. Landed! 3. En route to Tarifa, accompanied by two Spanish soldiers. Date: 1889

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans