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Liverpools old courts built in the days of the industrial revolution, long outlived their use as a home. But although living conditions were dreadful there was often good living in the courts

The Gloucestershire Regiment. Back-to-Back at Alexandria, 1801, (1939). British forces fighting back-to-back against the French at the Battle of Alexandria in Egypt, 21 March 1801

Mourning custom of a Northern tribe of central Australia, c.1913 (b/w photo)
3033729 Mourning custom of a Northern tribe of central Australia, c.1913 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Widows of a recently deceased man would cut off their hair)

Nectarinia afra (Greater double-collared sunbird), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Nectarinia afra (Greater double-collared sunbird), 1777-1786

Quarreling Couple, Mid-19th century. Creator: Meikeisai Hojitsu
Quarreling Couple, Mid-19th century

Mower, Margaret, Miss, with dog, seated outdoors, not before 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mower, Margaret, Miss, with dog, seated outdoors, not before 1916

Portrait of Billy Taylor and Bob Wyatt, New York, N.Y. ca. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Billy Taylor and Bob Wyatt, New York, N.Y. ca. 1947

Isadora Duncan dancers, between 1915 and 1923. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Isadora Duncan dancers, between 1915 and 1923

Figure in meditation and servant.. Creator: Su Liupeng
Figure in meditation and servant

Elsie Dufour dancers, between 1918 and 1920? Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elsie Dufour dancers, between 1918 and 1920?

Elsie Dufour dancers, between 1918 and 1920. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elsie Dufour dancers, between 1918 and 1920

The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV and a geisha, from an untitled series of prints showing... c. 1783
The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV and a geisha, from an untitled series of prints showing Actors in private life, c. 1783

Apparel - Woman front and back. Östergötland, Finspång, Skedevi. (c1860s). Creator: Vilhelm Wallander
Apparel - Woman front and back. -stergotland, Finspang, Skedevi. (c1860s). Large format watercolour by J.W Wallander

Boxer Frank Bruno and footballer Gary Lineker dressed in cowboy costume, December 1989

Actor Michael Caine poses with Tony Mascia in Hanover Square during a break in filming on their latest film " Silver Bears"

A Double Locomotive, 1922. Creator: Unknown
A Double Locomotive, 1922. From The Romance of Modern Railways, by T. W. Corbin. [Seeley Service & Co. Limited, London, 1922]

Musk ox (Ovibos moschatus) two covered in snow, Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, September

Soul-bird & Mummy, Book of the Dead, Egyptian Papyrus of Ani, Thebes, c1250BC. The Papyrus of Ani is a papyrus manuscript with cursive hieroglyphs and color illustrations created c1250 BC

The Battle of Arass: The Grenadiers at Bay, c1891. Creator: James Grant
The Battle of Arass: The Grenadiers at Bay, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Russian Dancers, (silvered, gilt and gold painted bronze and ivory statuette, mott)
985579 Russian Dancers, (silvered, gilt and gold painted bronze and ivory statuette, mott) by Chiparus, Dimitri (1886-1947); 59.6 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian Dancers)

Salute them!, January 1899. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Salute them!, January 1899

Amulet of a Double Animal: Lion and Bull, Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 (664-525 BCE)

Versailles, Parterre d'Eau, 1901. Creator: Eugene Atget
Versailles, Parterre d'Eau, 1901. A work made of albumen print

Scaraboid of two conjoined Frogs, 18th-19th Dynasty, 1540-1186 BC (faience
HSC270366 Scaraboid of two conjoined Frogs, 18th-19th Dynasty, 1540-1186 BC (faience) (see 270367 for underside) by Egyptian

Manila and its Environs: Mestizas Promenading (watercolour with bodycolour)
1767255 Manila and its Environs: Mestizas Promenading (watercolour with bodycolour) by Lozano, Jose Honorato (c.1815-c.85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manila and its Environs)

Amenities of the honeymoon (engraving)
3640704 Amenities of the honeymoon (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amenities of the honeymoon)

Triton pair, 1892 (oil on canvas)
1195064 Triton pair, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Thoma, Hans (1839-1924); 68x84 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Gavrok played by Don Henderson seen here with Ken Dodd who is casted as Tollmaster during the filming of the Dr Who story, Delta and the Bannermen. 5th July 1987

Scene from the play The Man At Six. 22nd May 1929

Scene from the play The Last Waltz. 9th October 1922

Scene from the play To Have The Honour. 8 May 1928

Pistols at dawn. Mr. John Barnard and Dr. Michael Carson faced each other in the crisp Hertfordshire dawn on Sunday 5th October, ten paces apart and each armed with an antique duelling pistol

The duellists of Hampstead Heath: Dr. Michael Carson and cine photographer John Barnard, who challenged each other to a duel on Hampstead Heath

Design for a Clock, Title Page to Cahier de six Pendules, ca. 1770

Title plate for the series The Labors of Hercules with the arms of Cardinal Francesco Maria de Monte, 1608

Man with Wing; Man with Vase and Dog, published ca. 1599-1622. Creator: Unknown
Man with Wing; Man with Vase and Dog, published ca. 1599-1622. After Battista Franco. Formerly attributed to Enea Vico

The True Peace Commissioners, 1865. 1865. Creators: Nathaniel Currier
The True Peace Commissioners, 1865. Confederate leaders General Robert E. Lee and Jefferson Davis stand back-to-back under attack by Union officers Philip H. Sheridan, Ulysses S. Grant, David G

Don t Ee Tipty-Toe!, c1870, (1936). Creator: Jules Breton
Don t Ee Tipty-Toe!, c1870, (1936). Measuring the height of children in ragged garments in barefeet by Jules Breton (1827-1906). From " Bibbys Annual 1936", edited by Joseph Bibby. [J

Studies of Syrian Peasant Women, 1902. Creator: John Fulleylove
Studies of Syrian Peasant Women, 1902. From " The Holy Land", painted by John Fulleylove, R.I. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1902]

Pas De Deux
Two young women pose back-to-back on a pane of glass, circa 1930. (Photo by Henry Guttmann/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Back-to-Back Houses in the North of England, (1938). Urban slum housing. Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in four parts of which this is the third

Two Guillemots (Uria aalge), Vardo, Norway, March

Two Least Chipmunks (Tamias minimus) sitting on tree stump feeding, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA, October, crop of 1373882

Don t ee Tipty Toe, c1870, (c1915). Artist: John Morgan
Don t ee Tipty Toe, c1870, (c1915). From Famous Pictures of the World, c1900

After Marriage. Artist: American Stereoscopic Company
After Marriage. Stereoscopic card detail

Pair of horses heads on Teak Door-Panel, Egypt, Fatimid Period, 11th century. Fatimid Dynasty; Political and religious dynasty that dominated an empire in North Africa

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"Back to Back: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into Liverpool's old courts, remnants of the industrial revolution that shaped a city. These historic buildings stand as a testament to the resilience and progress of an era long gone. In 1801, The Gloucestershire Regiment found themselves back-to-back at Alexandria, defending their position with unwavering determination. Their bravery echoes through time, reminding us of the sacrifices made for freedom. A double locomotive from 1922 captures the ingenuity and power of steam-driven transportation. Its sleek design symbolizes progress and innovation during a transformative period in history. Traveling even further back in time, we encounter Soul-bird & Mummy depicted on an Egyptian Papyrus from c1250BC. This ancient artwork reveals beliefs about life after death, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Egypt. Actor Michael Caine takes a break from filming to pose with Tony Mascia in Hanover Square. In this candid moment captured forever, they represent camaraderie amidst the chaos of creativity. The Battle of Arass comes alive through James Grant's painting from c1891. Grenadiers standing back-to-back against overwhelming odds demonstrate courage and unity on the battlefield. Russian Dancers immortalized in silvered bronze and ivory statuette showcase grace and elegance frozen in time. Their movements tell stories untold yet understood by those who appreciate artistry. "Salute them. " exclaims Theophile Alexandre Steinlen's creation from January 1899. It pays homage to unsung heroes whose valor often goes unnoticed but deserves recognition nonetheless. An amulet depicting a double animal - lion and bull - hails from ancient Egypt's Late Period (Dynasty 26). This artifact carries symbolism rooted deep within Egyptian mythology, representing strength united as one force. Eugene Atget captures Versailles' Parterre d'Eau in 1901—a serene oasis where nature meets grandeur.