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Background imageBritish Collection: English suffragette, feminist newspaper, 1908

English suffragette, feminist newspaper, 1908. News seller, she is standing on the street not the pavement so as not to be arrested. The suffragettes published their own magazine / newspaper

Background imageBritish Collection: Blackshirts and band at Bognor

Blackshirts and band at Bognor

Background imageBritish Collection: Sugar bags hanging out to dry, North Quay, West India Docks, 1900

Sugar bags hanging out to dry, North Quay, West India Docks, 1900

Background imageBritish Collection: English suffragette feminist newpaper, 1908

English suffragette feminist newpaper, 1908

Background imageBritish Collection: King Edward VII riding out to shoot at Sandringham, early 1900s

King Edward VII riding out to shoot at Sandringham, early 1900s

Background imageBritish Collection: Old Brompton Road, Kensington, the shopping centre for Bolton Gardens

Old Brompton Road, Kensington, the shopping centre for Bolton Gardens

Background imageBritish Collection: The Globe Theatre, Southwark, London 1616. View of the Globe by the Dutch engraver

The Globe Theatre, Southwark, London 1616. View of the Globe by the Dutch engraver, Claes Jansz Visscher (1587-1652) draughtsman, engraver, cartographer

Background imageBritish Collection: Sopwith Baby - reconnaisance / light bomber

Sopwith Baby - reconnaisance / light bomber
Sopwith Baby - reconnaisance/light bomber. 100 ordered by the Navy and served for the rest of the war at coastal bases and seaplane carriers - Channel, North Sea, Egypt, Italy and Palestine

Background imageBritish Collection: The Great Victory March. The Royal Scots Greys in the parade. 19 July 1919

The Great Victory March. The Royal Scots Greys in the parade. 19 July 1919

Background imageBritish Collection: King Arthur, Battle of Camlann, 13th century. The Battle of Camlann is best known

King Arthur, Battle of Camlann, 13th century. The Battle of Camlann is best known as the final battle of King Arthur, where he either died in battle, or was fatally wounded. King Arthur, page 32

Background imageBritish Collection: Charming English actress for Australia. Miss Margaret Bannerman ( born in Toronto

Charming English actress for Australia. Miss Margaret Bannerman ( born in Toronto, Canada ) who is now on her way to the antipodes where she will star in Our betters

Background imageBritish Collection: King Arthur and his knights setting out for the quest for the Holy Grail. King Arthur, page 129

King Arthur and his knights setting out for the quest for the Holy Grail. King Arthur, page 129

Background imageBritish Collection: Parkeston Quay, Harwich, England Noisy Bon Voyage for her majesty the Queen Elizabeth II

Parkeston Quay, Harwich, England Noisy Bon Voyage for her majesty the Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip as they went aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia. 25 March 1958

Background imageBritish Collection: Galahad introduced in the company of the Round Table 1370-80. Sir Galahad was one

Galahad introduced in the company of the Round Table 1370-80. Sir Galahad was one of the knights of King Arthurs Round Table in Arthurian legend

Background imageBritish Collection: King Arthur as one of the Nine Worthies 1490

King Arthur as one of the Nine Worthies 1490

Background imageBritish Collection: The future Edward VIII walking in the snow in Winlaton, County Durham, 1929. The

The future Edward VIII walking in the snow in Winlaton, County Durham, 1929. The Prince of Wales visited the coalfields at Middleston Moor in Winlaton, Durham

Background imageBritish Collection: Blind Goddess, fortune of her wheel, with King Arthur enthroned 1316

Blind Goddess, fortune of her wheel, with King Arthur enthroned 1316

Background imageBritish Collection: Guinevere gives Bohort a ring for Lancelot 14th century

Guinevere gives Bohort a ring for Lancelot 14th century

Background imageBritish Collection: King Arthur on the horse of one of the rebels who claimed the throne

King Arthur on the horse of one of the rebels who claimed the throne

Background imageBritish Collection: Mary Queen of Scotts. Watercolour sketches by Cassandra Austen: One of six sketches

Mary Queen of Scotts. Watercolour sketches by Cassandra Austen: One of six sketches for Jane Austens History of England, 1790

Background imageBritish Collection: Lancelot tells his tales of the quest to King Arthur. Guinevere on the eve of the pentecost

Lancelot tells his tales of the quest to King Arthur. Guinevere on the eve of the pentecost, Romance of the St Graal, 1316. King Arthur, page 49

Background imageBritish Collection: Mincing Lane after the Blitz, Second World War

Mincing Lane after the Blitz, Second World War

Background imageBritish Collection: The Swan Theatre, London, 1596, (1893). The Swan theatre was built by Francis Langley in c1595

The Swan Theatre, London, 1596, (1893). The Swan theatre was built by Francis Langley in c1595. The last known mention of the theatre dates from 1632

Background imageBritish Collection: Votes for women, Suffragette Protest at 1913 Epsom Derby. As the horses swept round

Votes for women, Suffragette Protest at 1913 Epsom Derby. As the horses swept round Tattenham Corner little notice was taken of Emily Wilding Davison (1872-1913), in suffragette colours

Background imageBritish Collection: Dame Christabel Pankhurst (1880-1958), daughter of Emmeline Pankhurst, with her mother

Dame Christabel Pankhurst (1880-1958), daughter of Emmeline Pankhurst, with her mother

Background imageBritish Collection: Mrs (Emily) Emmeline Pankhurst, English suffragette

Mrs (Emily) Emmeline Pankhurst, English suffragette
Mrs (Emily) Emmeline Pankhurst, born Goulden, (1857-1928). English suffragette and founder of the Womens Social and Political Union

Background imageBritish Collection: Mrs Pankhurst 1858-1928 with Mrs Michael Foot, 1912

Mrs Pankhurst 1858-1928 with Mrs Michael Foot, 1912. Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst (born Goulden) (1858-1928), English suffragette. Founder of the Womens Social and Political Union 1903

Background imageBritish Collection: Your Country Needs You

Your Country Needs You

Background imageBritish Collection: British Blockade Poster

British Blockade Poster

Background imageBritish Collection: Bread rationing poster 1917 Don t waste bread ! Save two thick slices every day

Bread rationing poster 1917 Don t waste bread ! Save two thick slices every day, and defeat the U boat

Background imageBritish Collection: Dick Seaman in his Mercedes-Benz W125 at the Crystal Palace racetrack. 1937

Dick Seaman in his Mercedes-Benz W125 at the Crystal Palace racetrack. 1937

Background imageBritish Collection: Olympic Games at Antwerp Rudolf Falk ( Sweden ) wins the first semi final with Herbert

Olympic Games at Antwerp Rudolf Falk ( Sweden ) wins the first semi final with Herbert Irwin of Great Britain 2nd 17 August 1920

Background imageBritish Collection: Knee deep in flood water a housewife hangs out her washing at Maidenhead. 1 January

Knee deep in flood water a housewife hangs out her washing at Maidenhead. 1 January 1936

Background imageBritish Collection: Fishing boats pulled up onto the shingle at Hastings, Sussex, UK credit: Marie-Louise

Fishing boats pulled up onto the shingle at Hastings, Sussex, UK credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageBritish Collection: The Lambeth Ragged School (boys), 1846

The Lambeth Ragged School (boys), 1846
The Lambeth " Ragged School" (boys), 1846

Background imageBritish Collection: King Arthur on Whitsunday summons the companions of the Quest to relate their adventures

King Arthur on Whitsunday summons the companions of the Quest to relate their adventures

Background imageBritish Collection: View of British Troops

View of British Troops

Background imageBritish Collection: The Regents Coat of Arms, from Sovereigns of the Bath, 1803

The Regents Coat of Arms, from Sovereigns of the Bath, 1803

Background imageBritish Collection: Vision of the Holy Grail appearing at King Arthurs Court 1470

Vision of the Holy Grail appearing at King Arthurs Court 1470

Background imageBritish Collection: Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh (1844-1900), the second son of Queen Victoria

Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh (1844-1900), the second son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in full hunting dress

Background imageBritish Collection: Edward IV (1442-1483). King of England from (1461-1483), with a break of a few months

Edward IV (1442-1483). King of England from (1461-1483), with a break of a few months in the period (1470-1471). Watercolour sketches by Cassandra Austen

Background imageBritish Collection: Joao I (1357-1433) entertains John of Gaunt prior to marrying Philippa of Lancaster

Joao I (1357-1433) entertains John of Gaunt prior to marrying Philippa of Lancaster. Prince Henry their third son, was half English. The Opening of the World by David Divine, page 84

Background imageBritish Collection: Tom Thumb entertaining the King and Queen 1864. The Classic Fairy Tales by Iona and Peter Opie

Tom Thumb entertaining the King and Queen 1864. The Classic Fairy Tales by Iona and Peter Opie, page 45. In addition to folk tale, Tom Thumb figures in Henry Fieldings The Tragedy of Tragedies

Background imageBritish Collection: William Rysdyks Hambletonian 1865, Father of the Trotting Horse. His employer, Seeley

William Rysdyks Hambletonian 1865, Father of the Trotting Horse. His employer, Seeley, acquired a Charles Kent Mare, which had been permanently injured and was used only for breeding

Background imageBritish Collection: King Arthur fights the Emperor Lucius, 13th century. King Arthur page 48

King Arthur fights the Emperor Lucius, 13th century. King Arthur page 48

Background imageBritish Collection: The Prince went at the top of the hunt King Edward VII, riding to hounds, 1897

The Prince went at the top of the hunt King Edward VII, riding to hounds, 1897
" The Prince went at the top of the hunt" King Edward VII, riding to hounds, 1897

Background imageBritish Collection: Galahad comes to King Arthur 1250-80. Sir Galahad was one of the knights of King

Galahad comes to King Arthur 1250-80. Sir Galahad was one of the knights of King Arthurs Round Table in Arthurian legend. He was the illegitimate son of Sir Lancelot and Elaine of Corbenic

Background imageBritish Collection: The Great Victory March. French troops passing the King. ( taken from the back of the dais

The Great Victory March. French troops passing the King. ( taken from the back of the dais
The Great Victory March. French troops passing the King and American troops with their flags coming next. ( taken from the back of the dais and showing a general view of the decorated Mall)



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