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Background imageDesk Collection: The Kings cabinet de travail (study) at Versailles. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford

The Kings cabinet de travail (study) at Versailles. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 248. The Palace of Versailles was built over a period of 60 years by some 36

Background imageDesk Collection: M Giulo A A Gelardi, General Manager of the Savoy Hotel who has taken an appointment

M Giulo A A Gelardi, General Manager of the Savoy Hotel who has taken an appointment to manage a group of hotels in Italy. 12 December 1923

Background imageDesk Collection: HM Queen Elizabeth II at her desk in Buckingham Palace as she opens one of the boxes

HM Queen Elizabeth II at her desk in Buckingham Palace as she opens one of the boxes in which documents and papers which have been sorted for her attention are sent upstairs by the Private Secretary

Background imageDesk Collection: Colonel Stewart Roddie a distinguished member of the Inter Allied Military Commission

Colonel Stewart Roddie a distinguished member of the Inter Allied Military Commission, Berlin 1922

Background imageDesk Collection: Queens work for women fund. Mrs C. Arthur Pearson. 1914 - 1918

Queens work for women fund. Mrs C. Arthur Pearson. 1914 - 1918

Background imageDesk Collection: The Life of Charles Dickens The study of Gadshill Place Dickens moved from London

The Life of Charles Dickens The study of Gadshill Place Dickens moved from London to Gadshill Place in Rochester, Kent which he bought for ?1790 (English pounds) on 14 March 1856

Background imageDesk Collection: Sir Cyril Harcomb, Chairman of the New British Transport Commission at his desk

Sir Cyril Harcomb, Chairman of the New British Transport Commission at his desk in the Ministry of Transport building, London

Background imageDesk Collection: The Duchess of Atholl takes up her post at the Board of Education. The Duchess of Atholl

The Duchess of Atholl takes up her post at the Board of Education. The Duchess of Atholl ( Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education ) 12 November 1924

Background imageDesk Collection: Mr Pook. 1 June 1929

Mr Pook. 1 June 1929

Background imageDesk Collection: Mr Mcara ( N P A ) in board room. February 1927

Mr Mcara ( N P A ) in board room. February 1927

Background imageDesk Collection: Deaf and Dumb Authorities Miss Ethel Whalley a 15 year old pupil at the Homerton

Deaf and Dumb Authorities Miss Ethel Whalley a 15 year old pupil at the Homerton Residential School, has written a play which other pupils, blind or deaf or dumb are rehearsing 23 January 1920

Background imageDesk Collection: Ilford by - election. Sir George Clements Hamilton, MP. 23 February 1928

Ilford by - election. Sir George Clements Hamilton, MP. 23 February 1928

Background imageDesk Collection: Learning the cares of State. Prince Gustav Adolf of Sweden, eldest son of the

Learning the cares of State. Prince Gustav Adolf of Sweden, eldest son of the Crown Prince, photographed at his desk. The Prince celebrated his 18th birthday last April. 19 December 1924

Background imageDesk Collection: Mr RD Blumenfeld, the American - born editor of the Daily Express. May 1929

Mr RD Blumenfeld, the American - born editor of the Daily Express. May 1929

Background imageDesk Collection: Mr Bernard Abinger, well known sporting solicitor, who is writing a book of reminiscences

Mr Bernard Abinger, well known sporting solicitor, who is writing a book of reminiscences. 15 July 1920

Background imageDesk Collection: The New Postmaster General. Sir W Mitchell Thomson, the new Postmaster General

The New Postmaster General. Sir W Mitchell Thomson, the new Postmaster General, photographed on Wednesday. He is MP for South Croydon. 12 November 1924

Background imageDesk Collection: The Archduke Otto of Austria at the desk of his villa in Lequeitio, Spain. 26

The Archduke Otto of Austria at the desk of his villa in Lequeitio, Spain. 26 December 1927

Background imageDesk Collection: Superintendent Smith Late Law Courts 1922

Superintendent Smith Late Law Courts 1922

Background imageDesk Collection: Society authoress. Dowager Lady Raglan, whose book Memories of Three Reigns was published

Society authoress. Dowager Lady Raglan, whose book Memories of Three Reigns was published
Society authoress. Dowager Lady Raglan, whose book " Memories of Three Reigns " was published. 11 October 1928

Background imageDesk Collection: Admiral Sir Edmund Fremantle photographed on the occasion of his 92nd birthday. 15

Admiral Sir Edmund Fremantle photographed on the occasion of his 92nd birthday. 15 June 1928

Background imageDesk Collection: The new wireless language. Mr W Eccles, Professor of applied Physics and Electrical

The new wireless language. Mr W Eccles, Professor of applied Physics and Electrical Engineering at the City and Guilds of London Technical College

Background imageDesk Collection: The Soviet Charge d Affaires in London. M Rosengolz, who is at present acting

The Soviet Charge d Affaires in London. M Rosengolz, who is at present acting as the Soviet Charge d Affaires in London, in place of the late M Krassin, photographed at his desk at Chesham House

Background imageDesk Collection: Mikhail Pavlovich Tomsky, President of the Central Council of Trade Unions of the USSR

Mikhail Pavlovich Tomsky, President of the Central Council of Trade Unions of the USSR. 31 October 1924

Background imageDesk Collection: Radium treatment at the Radium Institute, Riding House Street, Portland Place, London

Radium treatment at the Radium Institute, Riding House Street, Portland Place, London. Radium emanation purifying plant. 16 January 1925

Background imageDesk Collection: Mr Ralph Blumenfeld, the American - born editor of the Daily Express. May 1929

Mr Ralph Blumenfeld, the American - born editor of the Daily Express. May 1929

Background imageDesk Collection: The Baroness De Beck, who in addition to starting a wine business in the City

The Baroness De Beck, who in addition to starting a wine business in the City, has started a club for city men in Aldermanbury, London. 13 January 1926

Background imageDesk Collection: Mr Turnball, Central News staff member. 11 April 1929

Mr Turnball, Central News staff member. 11 April 1929

Background imageDesk Collection: Freddie Welsh and Fred Ward ( Evening News ). Freddie Welsh ( 5 March 1886 ?

Freddie Welsh and Fred Ward ( Evening News ). Freddie Welsh ( 5 March 1886 ? 29 July 1927 ) was a Welsh lightweight boxing champion

Background imageDesk Collection: Captain Kristian Peestrud, the Norwegian Naval Attache in London. 10 March 1924

Captain Kristian Peestrud, the Norwegian Naval Attache in London. 10 March 1924

Background imageDesk Collection: New photographs of the senior Victoria Cross holder to dine with the Prince of Wales

New photographs of the senior Victoria Cross holder to dine with the Prince of Wales at celebration dinner. General Sir Reginald Clare Hart, KCB, KCVO, aged 81

Background imageDesk Collection: A the French embassy taken for lectures Pour Tous The ambassador Comte De St Aulaire

A the French embassy taken for lectures Pour Tous The ambassador Comte De St Aulaire, with his secretaries 9 July 1926

Background imageDesk Collection: The man who will start the General Election. Sir Claud Schuster, photographed

The man who will start the General Election. Sir Claud Schuster, photographed at his desk at the Crown Office in the House of Lords. 1929

Background imageDesk Collection: Mr Arthur Henderson, MP, the Socialist Party leader, pictured at Transport House

Mr Arthur Henderson, MP, the Socialist Party leader, pictured at Transport House, London, on returning to office after his recent illness. 18 January 1932

Background imageDesk Collection: Selfridges Bazaar. Lady Diana Manners

Selfridges Bazaar. Lady Diana Manners

Background imageDesk Collection: Mr Claude Taylor, Department of overseas trade. Photographed at his office, British

Mr Claude Taylor, Department of overseas trade. Photographed at his office, British Industries Fair, White City 10 February 1931

Background imageDesk Collection: The interior of the Trevillions Offices in Erith, London 1936

The interior of the Trevillions Offices in Erith, London 1936

Background imageDesk Collection: The Chislehurst Central School opening, Kent. 1936

The Chislehurst Central School opening, Kent. 1936

Background imageDesk Collection: The Reverand Mackintosh of Horns Cross, Kent, sitting at his typewriter

The Reverand Mackintosh of Horns Cross, Kent, sitting at his typewriter. 1936

Background imageDesk Collection: Prize giving at Sidcup County School in Kent. 1939

Prize giving at Sidcup County School in Kent. 1939

Background imageDesk Collection: One of the most unusual places of a public library is a school. This picture was

One of the most unusual places of a public library is a school. This picture was taken at Brenzett School on Romney Marsh, Kent 1949



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