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Background imageQuirky Collection: Ladies Kennel Association Championship Show. these elegant Borzois (Dogs) settle

Ladies Kennel Association Championship Show. these elegant Borzois (Dogs) settle
Ladies Kennel Association Championship Show. These elegant Borzois (Dogs) settle themselves for brief siesta alongside the No Parking sign outside Olympia, London

Background imageQuirky Collection: Dog at the hairdresser

Dog at the hairdresser

Background imageQuirky Collection: Giant Sturgeon at Mac Fisheries shop in Bond Street, Westminster, London carried

Giant Sturgeon at Mac Fisheries shop in Bond Street, Westminster, London carried by 5 men 28 April 1921

Background imageQuirky Collection: The first knitting club for men!. The first mens knitting club has been formed

The first knitting club for men!. The first mens knitting club has been formed in Prague with the avowed object of propagating and teaching the art of knitting among men

Background imageQuirky Collection: The tea boys at Lloyd Loom. 1938

The tea boys at Lloyd Loom. 1938

Background imageQuirky Collection: Heres a new kind of mermaid with ten peculiar hands and the same number of feet - webbed

Heres a new kind of mermaid with ten peculiar hands and the same number of feet - webbed. Actually, the subwater goddess effect is formed by five beauties who invaded a beach at Hamburg, Germany 1954

Background imageQuirky Collection: Great Dane & Chihuahua, the largest and smallest breeds at Crufts 10th February

Great Dane & Chihuahua, the largest and smallest breeds at Crufts 10th February 1968 - which saw a record entry of 7, 017 dogs, the biggest dog show in the world, now being held at Olympia

Background imageQuirky Collection: Mrs. H. Parsons, of Hove, who for a bet, walked from Hove to Olympia with her great

Mrs. H. Parsons, of Hove, who for a bet, walked from Hove to Olympia with her great
Mrs.H.Parsons, of Hove, who for a wager, walked from Hove to Olympia with her Great Danes " Saxo And Dana" of Elverland

Background imageQuirky Collection: Mr Groombridge and his sheepdog, smoking their pipes, aboard their poney trap

Mr Groombridge and his sheepdog, smoking their pipes, aboard their poney trap. 1936

Background imageQuirky Collection: 187 brass bands competing at Crystal Palace. 29 September 1934

187 brass bands competing at Crystal Palace. 29 September 1934

Background imageQuirky Collection: Commuter asleep on the train wearing a sign saying Please wake me up at Sidcup

Commuter asleep on the train wearing a sign saying Please wake me up at Sidcup
Commuter asleep on the train wearing a sign saying " Please wake me up at Sidcup"

Background imageQuirky Collection: Mr Matt Kelly, head keeper at Manchesters Belle Vue Zoo, seems to have a job

Mr Matt Kelly, head keeper at Manchesters Belle Vue Zoo, seems to have a job ahead of him scrubbing this array of ivory. The proud owner of this dental display is Nicholas, sho

Background imageQuirky Collection: In Harrods a Cassowary ( price 250 guineas ) - one of the items for sale in the pets

In Harrods a Cassowary ( price 250 guineas ) - one of the items for sale in the pets department at Harrods, the famous London store. 11 July 1968

Background imageQuirky Collection: Give Me Pale Ale anytime. April 1958

Give Me Pale Ale anytime. April 1958
Give Me Pale Ale anytime says this spaniel. April 1958

Background imageQuirky Collection: SANDY, an 18 month old Golden Retriever, is placidly homeward bound as he is photographed

SANDY, an 18 month old Golden Retriever, is placidly homeward bound as he is photographed here, teeth clamped into the wicker basket which contains the family joint

Background imageQuirky Collection: Skippy the poodle has remarkable road safety sense and escorts her charges across

Skippy the poodle has remarkable road safety sense and escorts her charges across the zebra crossing at Heston in Middlesex. 10th March 1954

Background imageQuirky Collection: The Ladies Kennel Association are holding their annual Show at Olympia in London today

The Ladies Kennel Association are holding their annual Show at Olympia in London today. The photo shows Bulldog Eastgate Stalwart Bosun, well wrapped up against the November day

Background imageQuirky Collection: Xanadu of Carloway an Afghan Hound Dog being groomed by owner Mrs G Taylor of Esher

Xanadu of Carloway an Afghan Hound Dog being groomed by owner Mrs G Taylor of Esher Surrey at Crufts Dog Show Olympia London 9th February 1962

Background imageQuirky Collection: Dog socialites Candide and Koko on right have a dinner martini at the 400 Restaurant

Dog socialites Candide and Koko on right have a dinner martini at the 400 Restaurant where they performed in the current drive for funds for the New York Lighthouse Association for the Blind

Background imageQuirky Collection: Henry Woggins, the pet dog of Mrs Fraser Simpson, author of Footsteps in the Night

Henry Woggins, the pet dog of Mrs Fraser Simpson, author of Footsteps in the Night
Henry Woggins, the pet dog of Mrs Fraser Simpson, author of " Footsteps in the Night", took a part in the film version of the book " Honeymoon Adventure" which is now being shown

Background imageQuirky Collection: Mr Groombridges Sheepdog 1936 The Old Soldier on Guard - with pipe and stick

Mr Groombridges Sheepdog 1936 The Old Soldier on Guard - with pipe and stick

Background imageQuirky Collection: Whenever she went out in the car Mischief a three year old spaniel owned by Trisha

Whenever she went out in the car Mischief a three year old spaniel owned by Trisha Bingham, who lives near Eastbourne, came back crying

Background imageQuirky Collection: Canine Film Star. British number one beautiful brown eyed Great Dane called Junie

Canine Film Star. British number one beautiful brown eyed Great Dane called Junie, certainly gets star treatment from her owner trainer, Mrs Barbara Woodhouse, dog expert and author

Background imageQuirky Collection: Watch your Bach with this dog

Watch your Bach with this dog
Dog plays Bach at the piano

Background imageQuirky Collection: Ben always gets his man - the unfortunate suspect makes a rapid climb

Ben always gets his man - the unfortunate suspect makes a rapid climb
Ben always gets his man - the unfortunate " suspect" makes a rapid climb of a nearby tree with Ben hot on his heels

Background imageQuirky Collection: Cute puppies hanging on the line

Cute puppies hanging on the line
Puppies hanging on the line!

Background imageQuirky Collection: Salvo, who made a record number of drops with the Parachute Regiment, wearing the

Salvo, who made a record number of drops with the Parachute Regiment, wearing the American-designed harness used by Rob

Background imageQuirky Collection: Portable wireless! Typical British bulldog is quite content with his Marconi receiving

Portable wireless! Typical British bulldog is quite content with his Marconi receiving set and headphones.1922

Background imageQuirky Collection: At a canine beauty parlour, Knightsbridge, London. Preparing dogs for a show. Shearing

At a canine beauty parlour, Knightsbridge, London. Preparing dogs for a show. Shearing
At a canine beauty parlour, Knightsbridge, London. Preparing dogs for a show. Clipping a poodle. 1 May 1928

Background imageQuirky Collection: Tunbridge Wells Canine Societys Show. Mrs Edna Carlton with her prize winning Afghan

Tunbridge Wells Canine Societys Show. Mrs Edna Carlton with her prize winning Afghan Hounds. 1935

Background imageQuirky Collection: Bully the mascot of the R. F. C. 20 November 1917

Bully the mascot of the R. F. C. 20 November 1917
Bully the mascot of the R.F.C. 20 November 1917

Background imageQuirky Collection: Surrey county dog show At Kensington Mrs. Hudsons Great Danes 23rd February, 1933

Surrey county dog show At Kensington Mrs. Hudsons Great Danes 23rd February, 1933

Background imageQuirky Collection: Dog doing tricks - dressed up in wig in front of mirror

Dog doing tricks - dressed up in wig in front of mirror

Background imageQuirky Collection: Brussels is now sweltering in a heatwave, bathers may perform Foxtrots and other

Brussels is now sweltering in a heatwave, bathers may perform Foxtrots and other dances in the water to the music of a band in bathing costumes. 18 August 1937

Background imageQuirky Collection: Egg and Spoon swimming race Victoria Park 7th August 1937

Egg and Spoon swimming race Victoria Park 7th August 1937

Background imageQuirky Collection: Competitor arrives by taxi for sunshine dancing finals. The finals of the Sunshine

Competitor arrives by taxi for sunshine dancing finals. The finals of the Sunshine Dancing Competition in aid of the Sunshine Homes for Blind Babies took place at the Scale Theatre

Background imageQuirky Collection: Two Geese have a bath in an old bath tub undated

Two Geese have a bath in an old bath tub undated

Background imageQuirky 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 imageQuirky Collection: The Camping and Outdoor Life Exhibition at Alexandra Palace London The mo-bed

The Camping and Outdoor Life Exhibition at Alexandra Palace London The mo-bed, a car roof-top sleeping compartment. Lucy de Winter from Buenos Aires demonstrates the mo-bed in use. 13 January 1959

Background imageQuirky Collection: Water Belles on Water Bicycles These charming girls on water bicycles caused something

Water Belles on Water Bicycles These charming girls on water bicycles caused something of a sensation at Coney Island, when they engaged in a race with men swimmers and won easily

Background imageQuirky Collection: Polling Day Scenes Eton boys help their master candidate Eton boys hire a cab

Polling Day Scenes Eton boys help their master candidate Eton boys hire a cab tour Windsor shouting for the Conservative candidate

Background imageQuirky Collection: London Zoo has an ostrich for the first time in nearly 2 years. After being without

London Zoo has an ostrich for the first time in nearly 2 years. After being without an ostrich for nearly 2 years, the London Zoo now has a young bird which has been placed on view on a lawn in

Background imageQuirky Collection: Getting in trim for the circus ring. 16-year-old Olga Astley, one of Britain s

Getting in trim for the circus ring. 16-year-old Olga Astley, one of Britain s
Getting in trim for the circus ring. 16-year-old Olga Astley, one of Britains youngest animal trainers, is busy at her Ongar (Essex)

Background imageQuirky Collection: Taking a quick rain check during a brief shower at Belle Vue Zoo, Manchester, these

Taking a quick rain check during a brief shower at Belle Vue Zoo, Manchester, these King Penguins had time to check that their feathers weren t too damp

Background imageQuirky Collection: Traffic hold-up by cows crossing a road in Chislehurst, Kent. 1934

Traffic hold-up by cows crossing a road in Chislehurst, Kent. 1934

Background imageQuirky Collection: In Harrods London : A Cassowary ( price 250 guineas ) - one of the items for sale

In Harrods London : A Cassowary ( price 250 guineas ) - one of the items for sale in the pets department at Harrods, the famous London store. 11 July 1968

Background imageQuirky Collection: Sam the Basset treats his torrid tongue to a refreshing dousing in a bucket of water

Sam the Basset treats his torrid tongue to a refreshing dousing in a bucket of water after he had taken refreshment from a delicious looking boiled chicken he found on the kitchen table

Background imageQuirky Collection: Cute dog in flour box

Cute dog in flour box
Dog playing in flour box

Background imageQuirky Collection: Funny weightlifting poodles! The Associated Sheep, Police and Army Dog Society s

Funny weightlifting poodles! The Associated Sheep, Police and Army Dog Society s
The Associated Sheep, Police and Army Dog Societys Show is taking place at the Crystal Palace. Photo shows Mrs Grace Boyds poodles holding dumb-bells in the obedience tests. October 24th 1935

Background imageQuirky Collection: Plane passenger seats become lifebelts in 10 seconds. New safety device for flying-boats

Plane passenger seats become lifebelts in 10 seconds. New safety device for flying-boats. In preparation for the regular Atlantic service

Background imageQuirky Collection: Cock that charmed a butcher, is the enemy of all dogs

Cock that charmed a butcher, is the enemy of all dogs !. Billy, cock whose charming ways appealed so much to F E Durrant, a butcher of Criclewood, London, that is now a treasured pet

Background imageQuirky Collection: The London zoos baby wallaby takes its first peep at the world from its mothers pouch

The London zoos baby wallaby takes its first peep at the world from its mothers pouch. Although now several weeks old this is the babys first public appearance. The mother is a Bennetts Wallabies

Background imageQuirky Collection: Pastel Blue Autocrat, a beautiful old English sheepdog, came to the West Country

Pastel Blue Autocrat, a beautiful old English sheepdog, came to the West Country dog clubs shown at Bristol well prepared for the spring weather. 3 April 1947

Background imageQuirky Collection: The victory ball at the Albert Hall Mlle Edmee Dormeuil as a bunch of grapes 12

The victory ball at the Albert Hall Mlle Edmee Dormeuil as a bunch of grapes 12 November 1919

Background imageQuirky Collection: Marlow Rowing Club Regatta and River Sports Two pretty river girls with two life

Marlow Rowing Club Regatta and River Sports Two pretty river girls with two life rings 17 August 1922

Background imageQuirky Collection: Worlds Biggest Violin The worlds biggest violin which played a part in the the largest

Worlds Biggest Violin The worlds biggest violin which played a part in the the largest conference of the music industries ever held in New York

Background imageQuirky Collection: High hat football. Westminster School meet Army Crusaders. 19 November 1935

High hat football. Westminster School meet Army Crusaders. 19 November 1935

Background imageQuirky Collection: Electricity to replace food. A forecast that in the future light will take the

Electricity to replace food. A forecast that in the future light will take the place of food in providing sustenance for the human body was made by Professor A M Low in London

Background imageQuirky Collection: A school sign painted on the road warning road users they are approaching a school area

A school sign painted on the road warning road users they are approaching a school area. 1939

Background imageQuirky Collection: How about a spot of the old fisticuffs. Queensberry rules and all that you know

How about a spot of the old fisticuffs. Queensberry rules and all that you know. But this is one sport the wife can t stomach!

Background imageQuirky Collection: A couple chatting while their children are kissing under the mistletoe 25 December 1921

A couple chatting while their children are kissing under the mistletoe 25 December 1921

Background imageQuirky Collection: A curious sign forming a weather vane is to be seen on the roof of the Champion

A curious sign forming a weather vane is to be seen on the roof of the Champion
A curious sign forming a weather vane is to be seen on the roof of the " Champion " Public House in Wells Street, London

Background imageQuirky Collection: Swans ring for their dinner at the Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset. The mother

Swans ring for their dinner at the Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset. The mother of a brood of cygnets on the moat surrounding the Bishops Palace at Wells has taught her offspring to pull a string

Background imageQuirky Collection: 13 NOVEMBER 1964 Only the boot of this Tokyo car is convertible. This lucky pointer

13 NOVEMBER 1964 Only the boot of this Tokyo car is convertible. This lucky pointer enjoys travelling in it. Watching the traffic

Background imageQuirky Collection: Famous 16 stone wrestler accuses 7 stone wife of cruelty Waldek Zbyszko, the famous

Famous 16 stone wrestler accuses 7 stone wife of cruelty Waldek Zbyszko, the famous 16 stone wrestler, who has been granted a divorce from his wife on the ground that she treated him cruelly

Background imageQuirky Collection: Anti lipstick. Gowns now not be damaged now. To save expensive fabrics being damaged

Anti lipstick. Gowns now not be damaged now. To save expensive fabrics being damaged by rouged lips when gowns are being tried on, a Hollywood film studio has introduced a new device

Background imageQuirky Collection: Fen Grove road complaint. A young boy enjoys the mud. 1937

Fen Grove road complaint. A young boy enjoys the mud. 1937

Background imageQuirky Collection: Shop inside the stock !. Building hidden by a thousand overcoats, brings chaos

Shop inside the stock !. Building hidden by a thousand overcoats, brings chaos, but all were sold. All records in high speed salesmanship were broken by Mr Christiian Troelstrup

Background imageQuirky Collection: Peep show ( Hippodrome ) girls at Teddington 8 May 1921

Peep show ( Hippodrome ) girls at Teddington 8 May 1921

Background imageQuirky Collection: Hairdressers go High Hat !. Many striking new coiffures and the latest in

Hairdressers go High Hat !. Many striking new coiffures and the latest in beauty culture apparatus will be on view at the Hair and Beauty Fair taking place at Olympia, London next week

Background imageQuirky Collection: Ploughing up a bungalows large front garden in Sidcup. Agriculture in the suburbs

Ploughing up a bungalows large front garden in Sidcup. Agriculture in the suburbs. 1935

Background imageQuirky Collection: Merton Court sports day in Sidcup, Kent. Boys with face in flour. 1934

Merton Court sports day in Sidcup, Kent. Boys with face in flour. 1934

Background imageQuirky Collection: Mr Groombridges sheepdog poses with a pipe and a walking stick. 1936

Mr Groombridges sheepdog poses with a pipe and a walking stick. 1936

Background imageQuirky Collection: Mr Charles Johnson on a tricycle in Kingsdown, Kent. 1937

Mr Charles Johnson on a tricycle in Kingsdown, Kent. 1937

Background imageQuirky Collection: Stunt cyclist Tom Longley demonstrates his skills just outside the Dartford Co op, Kent

Stunt cyclist Tom Longley demonstrates his skills just outside the Dartford Co op, Kent. 1938

Background imageQuirky Collection: A clown rides a donkey at the Dartford Carnival in Kent. 1937

A clown rides a donkey at the Dartford Carnival in Kent. 1937

Background imageQuirky Collection: Farningham Pagent Play, processions. 1934

Farningham Pagent Play, processions. 1934

Background imageQuirky Collection: Mens parade at the Dartford Carnival in Kent. 1939

Mens parade at the Dartford Carnival in Kent. 1939

Background imageQuirky Collection: A period lawn tennis match at Lullingstone Park near Eynsford, Kent

A period lawn tennis match at Lullingstone Park near Eynsford, Kent. 1938

Background imageQuirky Collection: A woman holding a tame jack daw and cat in Footscray, Kent. 1937

A woman holding a tame jack daw and cat in Footscray, Kent. 1937

Background imageQuirky Collection: Postman Mr A Cooling up a tree, in Chislehurst, Kent picking pulms

Postman Mr A Cooling up a tree, in Chislehurst, Kent picking pulms. 1935

Background imageQuirky Collection: Sidcup territorials at Camp Stone. Camp bath time. 1938

Sidcup territorials at Camp Stone. Camp bath time. 1938

Background imageQuirky Collection: An old snail sign in Eynsford, Kent. 1936

An old snail sign in Eynsford, Kent. 1936

Background imageQuirky Collection: Turkey time at the Chislehurst Show, Kent. 8 November 1934

Turkey time at the Chislehurst Show, Kent. 8 November 1934



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