Images Dated 15th February 2016

Jess Willard

Jess Willard (1881 - 1968) World heavyweight boxing champion, known as Pottawatomie Giant, photographed after the knock out of Jack Johnson in 5th April 1915 for the heavyweight title. Date: 1915

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

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Rev. George Whitefield, Preaching in the Timber Yard at Lurg

Rev. George Whitefield 1714-70, Preaching in the Timber Yard at Lurgan, 12 July 1751. Miller, William d.1779. Date: 1751

© National Museums NI / MARY EVANS

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Caricature of Wilkie Collins and Edgar Bruce

Caricature of William Wilkie Collins (left, 1824-1889), English novelist, playwright and short story writer, and Edgar Bruce (right, 1845?-1901), actor-manager. Collins play, Rank and Riches, did not do too well at the Adelphi Theatre, London, running for only six performances.
1883

© Terry Parker / Mary Evans Picture Library

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