Images Dated 4th February 2016

Penguin Pool AA98_06395

Penguin Pool, Zoological Gardens, Regents Park, London. The pool was designed in the Modernist style by the Tecton architectural firm and was built in 1934. Photographed by Eric de Mare around 1965

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The Soldiers and Sailors Buffet at Victoria Station

Impression of a crowded scene at Victoria Station as men arriving on the leave train, or else departing for the Front, are given free refreshments from the Soldiers and Sailors Free Buffet. These buffets were run by volunteers and funded through charitable donations. Men would enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, sandwiches and cake.
1915

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

The U Bein Bridge with a fisherman walking across the Ta

The U Bein Bridge with a fisherman walking across the Taungthaman Lake in Amarapura, Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma) believed to be the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world Paul Brown

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