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The late Charles Darwin

Article on Charles Darwin (1809 - 1882) with illustrations of his statue at the Natural History Museum, the exterior of his house at Down, near Beckenham, his study and green-house, a view of his usual walk and a representation of his theory illustrated with pigeons.
1887

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Ascension and Pentecost, 1290-1300

Ascension and Pentecost, 1290-1300. From La Somme Le Roy, produced in France. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders, and Initials by George F Warner, series I, (British Museum, London, 1899)

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Girl Guides: Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret send courier

Princess Elizabeth, patrol leader in the Buckingham Palace Company, sends a message by courier pigeon to Lady Baden Powell at Guide Headquarters. It was one of the many messages sent by girl guides all over the country on the occasion of "thinking day", which marks the birthday of the late Lord Baden Powell. Founder of the Boy Scouts, and his wife.Princess Margaret holds the pigeon container, while Princess Elizabeth writes the message, at Windsor. Date: 20th February 1943

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