28th Collection (page 4)

The Imperial Wedding in China, ILN article 1872
Text of an article entitled The Imperial Wedding in China, in the Illustrated London News 28th December 1872, about the marriage of the young Emperor of China

Sutherland Highland Chieftain - Scotland - Peace Day
A Sutherland Highland Chieftain - Scotland. Photograph taken on Peace Day, 28th June 1919. Date: 1919

The Building of the Tyne Bridge - Newcastle-upon-Tyne (1 / 4)
The Building of the Tyne Bridge - Newcastle-upon-Tyne - pushing out from the Newcastle side on 28th April 1927. Date: 1927

Cover of The Illustrated London - April 28th issue 1945 Date: 1945

The Opening of the Colchester Electric Tramways on 28th July, 1904 - View of the High Street with the Town Hall and the New Theatre. The card was sent on the day of opening. Date: 1904

Big City fire at a warehouse on Queen Victoria Street, London - Evening light. - St. Pauls Cathedral can be seen in the background - 28th June 1939 1939

Jacob Dolson Cox, Jr. (1828-1900). Engraving. Colored
Jacob Dolson Cox, Jr. (1828-1900). North american politician. Engraving in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1870. Colored

Photo of Queen Alexandra inspecting hounds at a show
Black and white photo in the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News of 28th November 1925 of the (recently deceased) Her Majesty Queen Alexandra inspecting the hounds at Barwick Stanhoe

Photo of Champion Jockey Gordon Richards
Black and white photo in the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News of 28th November 1925 showing jockey Gordon Richards. Richards was the British flat racing Champion Jockey 26 times

Post WW1 - President Wilson and Mrs Wilson, The White House
Post WW1 - President Thomas Woodrow Wilson (1856 - 1924) was the 28th President of the United States (1913 - 1921). The President is seen here with his wife in a chauffeur driven car leaving

A page from The Illustrated London News, 28th November 1857
A page from The Illustrated London News, dated 28th November 1857, reporting on the history of the British empire in India

TRUMBULL, John (1756-1843). Declaration of Independence. ca. 1817 - ca. 1819. The five-man drafting committee presenting their draft of the Declaration to the Congress (June 28th, 1776)

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WW1 Womens Joy Loan Day 1919
A souvenir in commemoration of the Womens Joy Loan Day celebrations in Trafalgar Square, Saturday, 28th June 1919. This included a procession leaded by Lady St. Helier and others

Suffragette W. S. P. U Demonstration Programme
A W.S.P.U programme for a Womens Demonstration at the Royal Albert Hall, 28th March 1912. Printed in purple with green pencil attached with green ribbon

Shaving Mug - Border is the coat of Arms of Whitby - WWI
Shaving Mug. A Souvenir of the Great War commenced August 4th 1914, Armistice November 11th 1918 and Peace signed June 28th 1919. Two transfers At present, we are staying at a farm

Crown Devon china mug with flags of the Allies
Crown Devon (S. Fielding & Co. Stoke on Trent) china mug. Transfer shows Britannia and the flags of the Allies with a Dove of Peace and the words Liberty, Justice, Truth, Honour

Silver medal engraved with two War Department arrows
A silver medal engraved with two War Department broad arrows. One side reads W. SEARLE. The other side reads 28th (CO) Royal Army Service Corps

Cream pottery porridge bowl - WWI - Bairnsfatherware
Cream pottery porridge bowl marked with the word Porridge. With transfer - Coiffure in the trenches. Keep yer ead still, or I ll ave yer blinkin ear off. On reverse - A Souvenir of the Great War

Cream pottery bowl - WWI - Bairnsfatherware
Cream pottery bowl. With transfer I likes me drop o rum. On reverse - Grimwades, Stoke-on-Trent. A Memento of the Great War

Cream pottery jug - Coiffure in the trenches
Cream pottery jug with transfer on front - Coiffure in the trenches and on reverse Dear. At present we are staying at a farm. On base - Souvenir of the Great War, Grimwades, Stoke-on-Trent

Cream pottery plate - The historical touch
Cream pottery plate with transfer The historical touch - Well, Alfred, ow are the cakes On reverse - Souvenir of the Great War, Grimwades, Stoke-on-Trent

Pontoons looking left towards Antwerp
Siege of Antwerp 1914. Pontoons looking left towards Antwerp. Made and painted by the men of the 1st Royal Naval Division who were interned at Groningen, Holland. Signed Seaman S

Pontoons looking right towards Antwerp
Siege of Antwerp 1914. Pontoons looking right towards Antwerp. Made and painted by the men of the 1st Royal Naval Division who were interned at Groningen, Holland. Signed Seaman S

Trench maps belonging to Sergeant Ernest Blaikley
Trench maps belonging to 2903 Sergeant ERNEST BLAIKLEY, 28th Battalion London Regiment (Artists Rifles) (1885-1965). Attached S.O. & S

Paris: Le Mot 1914-1915 Bound folio
Paris: Le Mot. 1914-1915. Bound folio with a book cover by A.G. Gonon and a book plate for H.P. Gassier (French cartoonist - 1883-1951)

Prismatic compass belonging to Sergeant Ernest Blaikeley, 28th Battalion London Regiment - Artists Rifles.Used by Blakeley at the Sniping, Observation and Scouting School, Lingham

Illustrated London News page, 1951
A page from the Illustrated London News, dated 28th April 1951, detailing contemporary British art purchased by the Arts Council for the Festival of Britain

Drawings Prints, Print, Burning, Henry, Clay, Yonkers-While, Trip, Albany, New, York
Drawings and Prints, Print, Burning of the Henry Clay Near Yonkers-While on Her Trip From Albany to New York on Wednesday Afternoon July 28th

New Jersey: Unvailing the Statue of Major-General Philip Kearny, in Military Park, Newark, December 28Th

FROM KARLSRUHE TO THE HAGUE ON HORSEBACK, 1889. Lieutenant Harry von Bohlen Halbach, of the Life Dragoon Regiment of the Grand Duke of Baden (third son of the Baron von Bohlen Halbach)

Istanbul - Police Officer draws gun during Student riots
Istanbul, Turkey - 28th April 1960 - a Police Officer draws his pistol during Student riots against the Government of Adnan Menderes

Valparaiso, Chile - Christmas Greetings card - The Arco Britanico (Spanish for British Arch) - a monument located in the Avenida Brasil, in Valparaiso, Chile

Unity between British Royalty and the French Goverment
Patriotic Postcard produced for the charitable benefit of Young soldiers and French charitable Institutions - depicts the King and Queen of England (King George VI (1895-1952)

Falcon-headed god Horus weighing the heart of the dead in a balance. Tomb of Menna, 28th Dynasty. Tombs of the Nobles, west bank at Luxor, Thebes

Thomas Woodrow Wilson ((1856-1924) 28th President of the USA 1913-1921. Wilson in 1903 when President of Princeton University. Photograph. American Politician Democrat

(Thomas) Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924) 28th President of the United States of America 1913-1921 throughout the First World War

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"28th: A Journey Through Time and Milestones" Step into the past as we explore the significance of the 28th in history. From Captain Woolf Barnato's iconic Bentley to the vibrant Spanish Grand Prix poster, this day has witnessed remarkable moments. Unearthed from ancient caves, prehistoric cave art paintings reveal a fascinating glimpse into our ancestors' lives. Meanwhile, the Dionne Quintuplets find solace in their bath, captured in an endearing photograph that graces magazine covers worldwide. In 1955, David Wright's sketch front cover captivated readers with its elegance and allure. And who can forget Queen Victoria's grand Coronation ceremony in 1838? The Sphere Orient Number of 1936 immerses us in a world of opulence and splendor. Scientific breakthroughs also mark this date; chloroform experiments revolutionize medicine while revealing new possibilities for pain relief. Marvel at "The Seated Scribe, " a timeless masterpiece dating back to the 28th-23rd century BC—a testament to human creativity across millennia. Not all events are joyous; London Fire Brigade battles valiantly during the second Brixton Riots on this fateful day. However, love triumphs as Princess Mary weds Viscount Lascelles amidst celebrations that resonate through time since their wedding day in 1922. The number "28th" carries stories untold—each hinting at extraordinary tales woven within its fabric. Join us on this journey through time as we unravel historical threads that have shaped our world.