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Explore a stunning selection of visuals, expertly curated by our editors from the vast archives of Media Storehouse. Each image offers a unique glimpse into captivating stories and moments, igniting curiosity and reflection.From breathtaking landscapes that stretch across the horizon to significant historical milestones, our daily selections showcase the richness of our diverse collections. Join us in celebrating creativity and unique perspectives as we showcase the remarkable images within our collections.

Background imageEditor's Picks: The Worlds Largest Pie... Denby Dale, Yorkshire : The Worlds largest meat

The Worlds Largest Pie... Denby Dale, Yorkshire : The Worlds largest meat
The Worlds Largest Pie

Background imageEditor's Picks: Oxford versus Cambridge hockey at Beckenham, Kent. Miss Phyllis Kermode ( Bystander

Oxford versus Cambridge hockey at Beckenham, Kent. Miss Phyllis Kermode ( Bystanders caricaturist ) sketches B G Whitfield the Cambridge Captain. 22 February 1923

Background imageEditor's Picks: First women home in RAC rally. Competitors arrive at Hastings. After spending two days

First women home in RAC rally. Competitors arrive at Hastings. After spending two days
First women home in RAC rally. Competitors arrive at Hastings

Background imageEditor's Picks: King holds an Investiture. The Reverend Eustace Strong, OBE, who rendered great

King holds an Investiture. The Reverend Eustace Strong, OBE, who rendered great services during the Japanese earthquake. 6 March 1924

Background imageEditor's Picks: Cave Art - Lascaux - Prehistoric cave painting of running horse, from the cave system

Cave Art - Lascaux - Prehistoric cave painting of running horse, from the cave system of Lascaux (Axial Gallery). Computer/artwork graphic by James Thorn

Background imageEditor's Picks: Clacton-on-Sea poster - Its quicker by rail - BTW trans rail

Clacton-on-Sea poster - Its quicker by rail - BTW trans rail

Background imageEditor's Picks: Jim Clark winning the Silverstone Grand Prix July 1965

Jim Clark winning the Silverstone Grand Prix July 1965

Background imageEditor's Picks: Emperor Haile Selassie I of Abyssinia is enjoying a seaside holiday at Eastbourne

Emperor Haile Selassie I of Abyssinia is enjoying a seaside holiday at Eastbourne, Sussex. The Emperor of Abyssinia keeping in touch with the news of the day at Eastbourne. 18 July 1938

Background imageEditor's Picks: Nurburgring Germany - A Le Mans type start for the 100 km race 2nd June 1964

Nurburgring Germany - A Le Mans type start for the 100 km race 2nd June 1964

Background imageEditor's Picks: A map of Westerham and Eatonbridge Hundred with the Parish and Ville of Brasted

A map of Westerham and Eatonbridge Hundred with the Parish and Ville of Brasted and the Hundred of Somerden

Background imageEditor's Picks: International Rugby at Twickenham Ireland team Left to right standing Mark Sugden

International Rugby at Twickenham Ireland team Left to right standing Mark Sugden, James Gardiner, Dunlop Cunningham, Jim McVicker, Robert Crichton, George Beamish, Frank Hewitt

Background imageEditor's Picks: Ireland, 1916: Easter Rising. Citizen army parading outside liberty hall during WW1

Ireland, 1916: Easter Rising. Citizen army parading outside liberty hall during WW1. Topfoto stills library picture library stock archive vintage Ireland Irish Rebellion 1916

Background imageEditor's Picks: Vita Sackville-West

Vita Sackville-West

Background imageEditor's Picks: The Willesborough windmill, Ashford, Kent. Kentish smock mill. 1935

The Willesborough windmill, Ashford, Kent. Kentish smock mill. 1935

Background imageEditor's Picks: Two Farewell to Steam trains were run by Briitsh Raill to mark the end of the steam

Two Farewell to Steam trains were run by Briitsh Raill to mark the end of the steam
Two " Farewell to Steam" trains were run by Briitsh Raill to mark the end of the steam era on Southern Region

Background imageEditor's Picks: The London Blitz An ARP warden rescues a young girl from the wreckage of a building

The London Blitz An ARP warden rescues a young girl from the wreckage of a building bombed by Germany. V1 attack Buckingham Gate, Victoria

Background imageEditor's Picks: Southwick village green, Sussex. 12 March 1931

Southwick village green, Sussex. 12 March 1931

Background imageEditor's Picks: The RMS Titanic as she sailed from Southampton, England 1912

The RMS Titanic as she sailed from Southampton, England 1912

Background imageEditor's Picks: Top Fuel Night Session Euro Finals 2014 Santa Pod Raceway Podington, nr Wellingborough

Top Fuel Night Session Euro Finals 2014 Santa Pod Raceway Podington, nr Wellingborough, Northants, England

Background imageEditor's Picks: Littlestone on Sea. 1926

Littlestone on Sea. 1926

Background imageEditor's Picks: Brandon Estate, Southwark, one of the largest of the London County Couincils housing estates

Brandon Estate, Southwark, one of the largest of the London County Couincils housing estates

Background imageEditor's Picks: Camber Sands, Sussex. 1933

Camber Sands, Sussex. 1933

Background imageEditor's Picks: The Flying Scotsman on its last journey when it pulled the 1

The Flying Scotsman on its last journey when it pulled the 1.15pm Kings Cross - Leeds express as far as Doncaster

Background imageEditor's Picks: Jumping for joy at Camber Sands in Sussex. 1934

Jumping for joy at Camber Sands in Sussex. 1934

Background imageEditor's Picks: All India cricket team play first match against English side at Pelsham Rye

All India cricket team play first match against English side at Pelsham Rye

Background imageEditor's Picks: Lynton Barnstaple. 1935

Lynton Barnstaple. 1935

Background imageEditor's Picks: Her Majesty the Queen, the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret at Royal Ascot. 17th

Her Majesty the Queen, the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret at Royal Ascot. 17th June 1953

Background imageEditor's Picks: Queen Elizabeth II jewels glittering in her hair and at her throat arrives at Swedish

Queen Elizabeth II jewels glittering in her hair and at her throat arrives at Swedish Embassy in Portland Palace London to attend the State Banquet 29 June 1954

Background imageEditor's Picks: A.H. Cadier, senior chef at the Brighton Pavilion is handed fake chickens by junior

A.H. Cadier, senior chef at the Brighton Pavilion is handed fake chickens by junior chef Lloyd Payne to demonstrate the operation of the huge open fireplaces of 1825 in the kitchens at the Royal

Background imageEditor's Picks: Chef Andrew Schillar gives a dog a bone from the side entrance of his kitchen. undated

Chef Andrew Schillar gives a dog a bone from the side entrance of his kitchen. undated

Background imageEditor's Picks: A swarm of bees which settled at the foot of a pole on a bomb site in Victoria Street

A swarm of bees which settled at the foot of a pole on a bomb site in Victoria Street caused a large crowd to collect as PC Marshall, of Scotland Yard

Background imageEditor's Picks: A chef at work in a London kitchen. 1947

A chef at work in a London kitchen. 1947

Background imageEditor's Picks: Holly Bank Colliery Essington Staffordshire December 1920

Holly Bank Colliery Essington Staffordshire December 1920

Background imageEditor's Picks: Dancing in a dingy cellar in Soho , London Cy Lauries jazz band beats it out

Dancing in a dingy cellar in Soho , London Cy Lauries jazz band beats it out
Dancing in a dingy cellar in Soho , London Cy Laurie's jazz band beats it out and the fashions of the jiving girls are as traditional as the jazz

Background imageEditor's Picks: JITTERBUG 1940s dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news

JITTERBUG 1940s dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

Background imageEditor's Picks: Mrs Roy ( Marjorie ) Eccles, first woman racing driver to compete on the new course

Mrs Roy ( Marjorie ) Eccles, first woman racing driver to compete on the new course. She drove her Mercedes car over the Crystal Palace road racing circuit when she made an inspection of the track

Background imageEditor's Picks: L Papa and Sons ice cream vendor in Gravesend , Kent . 1939

L Papa and Sons ice cream vendor in Gravesend , Kent . 1939

Background imageEditor's Picks: London. Lambeth Walk. 1930s History of London - Vauxhall / Lambeth

London. Lambeth Walk. 1930s History of London - Vauxhall / Lambeth
London. Lambeth Walk. 1930's History of London - Vauxhall / Lambeth

Background imageEditor's Picks: King George V and Queen Mary Pictured in crown and coronation robes for the Delhi

King George V and Queen Mary Pictured in crown and coronation robes for the Delhi Durbar 1911

Background imageEditor's Picks: The jive 1950 dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news

The jive 1950 dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

Background imageEditor's Picks: Windmill Theatre Owner Miss Sheila Van Dam watches as the curtain comes down over

Windmill Theatre Owner Miss Sheila Van Dam watches as the curtain comes down over the legs of the Windmill Girl Dancers for the last time today as the era of the famous Windmill Theatre London comes

Background imageEditor's Picks: Ramsgate - The crew of the Motor Lifeboat Prudential Back row Thomas William Read

Ramsgate - The crew of the Motor Lifeboat Prudential Back row Thomas William Read ( coxswain ) Howard Light, William Cook Front Row, William Little, William Vernon and Joseph Read

Background imageEditor's Picks: Preparations for the Easter (Dublin) Rising of 1916 Mary Spring Rice and Molly

Preparations for the Easter (Dublin) Rising of 1916 Mary Spring Rice and Molly Childers on the yacht Asgard bring guns from Germany to the Irish Volunteers, July 1914

Background imageEditor's Picks: Goodwood England Goodwood International 100 miles event. Stirling Moss in his

Goodwood England Goodwood International 100 miles event. Stirling Moss in his Copper stalled his engine at the start of race. 7 April 1958

Background imageEditor's Picks: 1916 Easter Rebellion in Eire. Irish citizen army parade at Liberty hall, Dublin

1916 Easter Rebellion in Eire. Irish citizen army parade at Liberty hall, Dublin 1915 Topfoto stills library picture library stock archive vintage Ireland Irish Rebellion 1916

Background imageEditor's Picks: English ladies Close Golf Campionship at Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club

English ladies Close Golf Campionship at Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club , Sussex - Miss Dorothy Pearson drives off

Background imageEditor's Picks: The Derby at Epsom the suffragette incident Emily Davison The horse Anmer (owned

The Derby at Epsom the suffragette incident Emily Davison The horse Anmer (owned by the king) jockey H Jones

Background imageEditor's Picks: CAVE PAINTINGS Detail of cave paintings of a stag, from the Axial Gallery of Lascaux

CAVE PAINTINGS Detail of cave paintings of a stag, from the Axial Gallery of Lascaux caves, France. Computer/artwork graphic by James Thorn

Background imageEditor's Picks: CAVE PAINTINGS AND DRAWINGS. Prehistoric cave painting of Horse from Lascaux (Axial

CAVE PAINTINGS AND DRAWINGS. Prehistoric cave painting of Horse from Lascaux (Axial Gallery). Artwork and computer graphic by James Thorn. Copyright CWC

Background imageEditor's Picks: Kings Square ( Market Place ) Enfield Town, London, with the King s Head Public House

Kings Square ( Market Place ) Enfield Town, London, with the King s Head Public House
King's Square ( Market Place ) Enfield Town, London, with the King s Head Public House and St Andrew's Parish Church at the back. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background imageEditor's Picks: The Old George at 379 Bethnal Green, London, England

The Old George at 379 Bethnal Green, London, England. A large crowd and a great number of beer barrels line the street with brewery workers holding tankards. 1885

Background imageEditor's Picks: Five-year-old Denise Holmes and her sister Nicola, two, now have a windmill at

Five-year-old Denise Holmes and her sister Nicola, two, now have a windmill at the bottom of their garden at Littlehampton, Sussex

Background imageEditor's Picks: Mr George Lailey engaged in the ancient craft of wooden bowl making at Bucklebury, Berks

Mr George Lailey engaged in the ancient craft of wooden bowl making at Bucklebury, Berks. An industry carried on by his father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. 10 December 1922

Background imageEditor's Picks: Assen, Holland: Britain Mike Hailwood (N0. 1), worlds motor cycling champion, riding

Assen, Holland: Britain Mike Hailwood (N0. 1), worlds motor cycling champion, riding
Assen, Holland: Britain Mike Hailwood (N0)

Background imageEditor's Picks: Michael Collins 1890-1922) Irish Nationalist, Sinn Fein leader, founder and director

Michael Collins 1890-1922) Irish Nationalist, Sinn Fein leader, founder and director of intelligence of the Irish Republican Army 1919

Background imageEditor's Picks: Sir Winston Churchill and Lady Clementine Churchill Sir Winston recently resigned

Sir Winston Churchill and Lady Clementine Churchill Sir Winston recently resigned as Prime Minister

Background imageEditor's Picks: Return of 'Royal Scot' at Tilbury

Return of "Royal Scot" at Tilbury. Left, Fireman John Jackson and his wife, and right, fireman Tom Blackett and Mrs Blackett, with Master Blackett also shown 1933

Background imageEditor's Picks: Rain, Steam and Speed - 1844 Great Western Railway by Turner National Gallery Joseph

Rain, Steam and Speed - 1844 Great Western Railway by Turner National Gallery Joseph Mallord William Turner (born in Covent Garden, London on April 23, 1775 (exact date disputed), died December 19

Background imageEditor's Picks: VE day. Winston churchill with the Royal Family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace

VE day. Winston churchill with the Royal Family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. 8 May 1945

Background imageEditor's Picks: London - The Typical Street Market scene , Lambeth Walk 18 October 1932 History

London - The Typical Street Market scene , Lambeth Walk 18 October 1932 History of London - Vauxhall / Lambeth

Background imageEditor's Picks: Mike Hailwood, riding a Norton

Mike Hailwood, riding a Norton, won the Senior International TT motorcycle race in the Isle of man. He is the only man ever to win three TT races in one week. View of the start of the Senior TT

Background imageEditor's Picks: Aerial view of the Joyce Green, Temple Hill Estate, Dartford, Kent. 18 December 1958

Aerial view of the Joyce Green, Temple Hill Estate, Dartford, Kent. 18 December 1958

Background imageEditor's Picks: Sensational Grand National race

Sensational Grand National race. The winner, ' Tipperary Tim ', one of only two finishers, in the unsaddling enclosure. On left the owner, Mr Harold Kenyon, is seen being congratulated

Background imageEditor's Picks: A ship unloading at the pier at Battersea Power Station, seen from across the Thames

A ship unloading at the pier at Battersea Power Station, seen from across the Thames, London, England. 1960 ' s

Background imageEditor's Picks: A woman barmaid pulls a pint of beer for male customers in a London pub , England. 1950s

A woman barmaid pulls a pint of beer for male customers in a London pub , England. 1950s

Background imageEditor's Picks: London: Mr Lord Charles Ellington, of Kings Cross, 57 year old British Railway train

London: Mr Lord Charles Ellington, of Kings Cross, 57 year old British Railway train
London: Mr Lord Charles Ellington, of Kings Cross

Background imageEditor's Picks: St Pauls Cathedral dominates the view of the area north of Cannon Street (left) Rebuilding

St Pauls Cathedral dominates the view of the area north of Cannon Street (left) Rebuilding is now well underway on sites bombed during the blitz

Background imageEditor's Picks: New York Stock Market Crash October 1929

New York Stock Market Crash October 1929

Background imageEditor's Picks: Le Mans 1927 Old Number 7 3 litre Bentley at the pits being refilled by Dr J D Benjafield

Le Mans 1927 Old Number 7 3 litre Bentley at the pits being refilled by Dr J D Benjafield while R A Clarke kneeling and W O Bentley next to him and Sammy Davis in crash helmet standing

Background imageEditor's Picks: Hop picking in Paddock Wood Kent 7th September 1962

Hop picking in Paddock Wood Kent 7th September 1962

Background imageEditor's Picks: Winston Churchill at home in his library in Chartwell Westerham Kent

Winston Churchill at home in his library in Chartwell Westerham Kent 1939

Background imageEditor's Picks: A Suffragette selling Votes for Women posters

A Suffragette selling Votes for Women posters

Background imageEditor's Picks: Blackshirts and band at Bognor

Blackshirts and band at Bognor.

Background imageEditor's Picks: Le Mans 24 Hour Race The Aston Martin team before the start of the race - cars 25

Le Mans 24 Hour Race The Aston Martin team before the start of the race - cars 25, 26, and 27 1953

Background imageEditor's Picks: Easter Rising Ireland - 1916 Signatures of members of Boland's Mill Garrison commanded

Easter Rising Ireland - 1916 Signatures of members of Boland's Mill Garrison commanded by ?amon de Valera

Background imageEditor's Picks: The late Michael Collins. 7 November 1922

The late Michael Collins. 7 November 1922

Background imageEditor's Picks: Union Pacific Class Steam Locomotive 4-8-8-4 Wheel arrangement Big Boy Class

Union Pacific Class Steam Locomotive 4-8-8-4 Wheel arrangement Big Boy Class Designation First of type built in 1941 for freight service. Locomotive and string of PFE cars in Echo Canyon Utah

Background imageEditor's Picks: Elizabeth Bowes Lyon (Queen Mother) marries Duke of York (King George VI) Wedding

Elizabeth Bowes Lyon (Queen Mother) marries Duke of York (King George VI) Wedding shot with Geoge V and Queen Mary and parents of Elizabeth 1923

Background imageEditor's Picks: At Waldershare Park near Deal in Kent ; left to right ; Major Wykeham Musgrave

At Waldershare Park near Deal in Kent ; left to right ; Major Wykeham Musgrave, M C, Mr V Hardwicke, Mr J J Pawson, Mrs Flower, Lord North, Countess Guilford, Hon Charles North, Lady Cynthia North

Background imageEditor's Picks: Women's Social and Political Union Votes for Women Help the Suffragettes to rush

Women's Social and Political Union Votes for Women Help the Suffragettes to rush the House of Commons on Tuesday evening, 13 October 1908 at 7.30

Background imageEditor's Picks: The wedding of Princess Elizabeth (now Queen Elizabeth II) and Prince Philip - 20th

The wedding of Princess Elizabeth (now Queen Elizabeth II) and Prince Philip - 20th November 1947

Background imageEditor's Picks: The last Flying Scotsman run to Edinburgh

The last Flying Scotsman run to Edinburgh. The Flying Scotsman steam locomotive sets off from King's Cross Station, London to attempt a non-stop run to Edinburgh

Background imageEditor's Picks: A Royal Command Portrait at Buck Queen Elizabeth II wearing an evening gown with

A Royal Command Portrait at Buck Queen Elizabeth II wearing an evening gown with the blue ribbon of Star of the Garter a diamond necklace ( a wedding present from the City of London)

Background imageEditor's Picks: Annunciation

Annunciation



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