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From Gilbert & Sullivan Operas to Ronnie Barker's iconic Arkwright, the cast of characters in entertainment never fails to captivate us

Background imageCast Collection: The cast of Hay Fever, described as Noel Cowards Clean Play 'by The Sketch

The cast of Hay Fever, described as Noel Cowards Clean Play "by The Sketch
The cast of Hay Fever, described as Noel Cowards Clean Play " by The Sketch. Marie Tempest played the role of Judith Bliss, a bohemian ex-actress, while Graham Browne her husband, David Bliss

Background imageCast Collection: Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving)

Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving)
728218 Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from The Architect s)

Background imageCast Collection: Advert, Doultons improved hooded baths

Advert, Doultons improved hooded baths, London, Paisley and Paris. circa 1890

Background imageCast Collection: Cast members of the new ATV detective film series 'Department S'

Cast members of the new ATV detective film series "Department S"
Cast members of the new ATV detective film series " Department S" starring left to right: Dennis Alba Peters, Peter Wyngarde, Joel Fabiani and Rosemary Nicols (bottom). 7th January 1969

Background imageCast Collection: Victorian cast iron lighthouses on beach, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, England, July

Victorian cast iron lighthouses on beach, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, England, July

Background imageCast Collection: Red Lady of Paviland femur C016 / 5028

Red Lady of Paviland femur C016 / 5028
Red Lady of Paviland femur. This fossil femur, stained red with ochre, is part of a human fossil skeleton (Homo sapiens) known as the Red Lady of Paviland (Paviland 1)

Background imageCast Collection: Australopithecine or Homo habilis foot (OH8) cast

Australopithecine or Homo habilis foot (OH8) cast
Cast of a near complete foot (OH 8) from an Australopthecus or Homo habilis discovered at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania by Louis Leakey in 1960. It dates back to 1.75 million years ago

Background imageCast Collection: Danae Cast Adrift (1903)

Danae Cast Adrift (1903)
Danae, daughter of Acrisius king of Argos, is impregnated by Zeus : perceiving her son Perseus as a threat, papa casts them adrift in a boat, but of course they survive Date: 1903

Background imageCast Collection: WORLD WAR I: MASKS, 1918. Masks showing the work done by Anna Coleman Ladd of the American Red Cross

WORLD WAR I: MASKS, 1918. Masks showing the work done by Anna Coleman Ladd of the American Red Cross. The top row are casts taken from soldiers mutilated faces

Background imageCast Collection: Cover design for Dutch Dolls Polka

Cover design for Dutch Dolls Polka, a song by May Ostlere, published by Enoch & Sons, London. Arrangements are also available for orchestra, instrumental septet, and military and brass bands

Background imageCast Collection: Kluski Spirit Glove

Kluski Spirit Glove
Cast of a spirit glove made at Warsaw by Franek Kluski (pseudonym) (1874 - ?) in the presence of Richet, Geley and others

Background imageCast Collection: Alice in Wonderland, made for television and broadcast 28th December 1966

Alice in Wonderland, made for television and broadcast 28th December 1966. Picture shows Peter Sellers during filming in Surrey. Picture taken 18th June 1966

Background imageCast Collection: A new screen version of Andrew Sinclairs novel The Breaking of Bumbo

A new screen version of Andrew Sinclairs novel The Breaking of Bumbo will start production shortly for Associated British Productions Ltd at Elstree Studios

Background imageCast Collection: Angler near Waltons Cottage, Stafford

Angler near Waltons Cottage, Stafford
An angler in vintage gear fishing on the River Sow near Isaac Waltons cottage in Stafford, England. He wears a deerstalker hat, carries a wickerwork fishing basket and a vintage fly rod

Background imageCast Collection: Palace Theatre Company - London - Theatrical Garden Party

Palace Theatre Company - London - Theatrical Garden Party Date: 1912

Background imageCast Collection: Cast of Chu Chin Chow catch bus to Night of the Stage Ball

Cast of Chu Chin Chow catch bus to Night of the Stage Ball
The cast of Chu Chin Chow at His Majestys Theatre board a bus and head for the Night of the Stage Ball at the Albert Hall held in aid of Sir Arthur Pearsons Fund for the children of blinded solders

Background imageCast Collection: Daily lives in London during the Blitz

Daily lives in London during the Blitz
Four images relating to air-raided London in October 1940. Top left shows cast members at the Windmill Theatre which was the only theatre to remain open; the cast slept in the theatre on mattresses

Background imageCast Collection: Wales; Wrexham

Wales; Wrexham. A salmon fisherman casting on the River Dee

Background imageCast Collection: Homo erectus cranium C013 / 6552

Homo erectus cranium C013 / 6552
Cast of a Homo erectus cranium. The fossil this cast was taken from is known as Solo Man (Ngandong 1), and was found at Ngandong, close to the Solo River on the island of Java, Indonesia

Background imageCast Collection: Cardinale family making silk flowers. Father wears a cast. D

Cardinale family making silk flowers. Father wears a cast. D
8:00 PM January 29, 1912. Cardinale family making silk flowers. Father wears a cast. Does not work. (See report on schedule.) Boy, 11 years old, helps some, even at night. 43 Carmine St

Background imageCast Collection: Dr. Zanders apparatus, 1897

Dr. Zanders apparatus, 1897
Dr Zanders apparatus: a lady rides side saddle on a horse simulator. A fixed saddle is attached to a cast iron frame, simulating similar vibrations to those experienced when riding a horse. 1897

Background imageCast Collection: Actresses on National Service, 1939

Actresses on National Service, 1939
Cast members of Tony Draws a Horse at the Comedy Theatre in London pictured in their other war roles. Miss Kay Astor (centre) is a nurse

Background imageCast Collection: London / Temple Gardens

London / Temple Gardens
Sun patterns cast by young trees and iron railings on the lawn at Temple Gardens, London, England. Date: 1930s

Background imageCast Collection: Amalfi, Italy - Panorama of the Hotel San Caterina

Amalfi, Italy - Panorama of the Hotel San Caterina Date: circa 1930s

Background imageCast Collection: Wedding Garment Parable

Wedding Garment Parable
The Parable of the Wedding Garment : the king orders the improperly dressed guest to be bound hand and foot and cast into outer darkness

Background imageCast Collection: Wyclif / Fox Martyrs / Burnt

Wyclif / Fox Martyrs / Burnt
JOHN WYCLIF In 1425 his body is exhumed and burnt at Lutterworth by the ecclesiastical establishment and his ashes cast into the river

Background imageCast Collection: Buddha of Kamakura

Buddha of Kamakura
The great bronze image of Buddha at Kamakura, Japan, cast in the 13th century, centrepiece of a group of shrines and temples which attract pilgrims

Background imageCast Collection: Victorian cast iron lighthouse on beach, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, England, July

Victorian cast iron lighthouse on beach, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, England, July

Background imageCast Collection: TV Programme: Are You Being Served March 1977 L-R Line up Only

TV Programme: Are You Being Served March 1977 L-R Line up Only: Nicolas Smith (Glasses) Frank Thornton (Afro) Mollie Sugden, Arthur Brough, John Inman, Wendy Richards, Trevor Bannister

Background imageCast Collection: An awkward Cast (b/w photo)

An awkward Cast (b/w photo)
5987168 An awkward Cast (b/w photo) by Barton, Edward Alfred (1864-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: An awkward Cast)

Background imageCast Collection: The rolling of sheet lead

The rolling of sheet lead
5310117 The rolling of sheet lead; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the rolling of sheet lead to the required thickness. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageCast Collection: The casting of sheet lead

The casting of sheet lead
5310116 The casting of sheet lead; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the casting of sheet lead. When the mould was filled the edge of a board was drawn across it to remove the scale that formed)

Background imageCast Collection: Cast of a dead dog from the House of Vesonius Primus, a fuller

Cast of a dead dog from the House of Vesonius Primus, a fuller. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an
FLO4687111 Cast of a dead dog from the House of Vesonius Primus, a fuller. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile Presuhn (1844-1878)

Background imageCast Collection: Cast depicting a Royal hero from a doorway in Persepolis

Cast depicting a Royal hero from a doorway in Persepolis
3330208 Cast depicting a Royal hero from a doorway in Persepolis; (add.info.: Cast depicting a Royal hero from a doorway in Persepolis, Iran. Dated 5th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageCast Collection: Cast depicting a Royal hero from a doorway in Persepolis

Cast depicting a Royal hero from a doorway in Persepolis
3330206 Cast depicting a Royal hero from a doorway in Persepolis; (add.info.: Cast depicting a Royal hero from a doorway in Persepolis, Iran. Dated 5th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageCast Collection: Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC

Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC
3329571 Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC; (add.info.: Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC)

Background imageCast Collection: Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC

Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC
3329566 Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC; (add.info.: Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC)

Background imageCast Collection: The Buddhist goddess Tara, the consort of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion

The Buddhist goddess Tara, the consort of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion
528927 The Buddhist goddess Tara, the consort of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion. 8th century (cast bronze from Sri Lanka); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageCast Collection: The casting of iron pipes

The casting of iron pipes
5311738 The casting of iron pipes; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting the casting of iron pipes, at Butterley Iron Works. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageCast Collection: An engraving depicting the casting of iron into ingots or 'pigs', 19th century

An engraving depicting the casting of iron into ingots or 'pigs', 19th century
5310724 An engraving depicting the casting of iron into ingots or 'pigs', 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1866); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageCast Collection: Bernard Blackmantle (Charles Molloy Westmacott) reading his Farce in the Green Room of the Theatre

Bernard Blackmantle (Charles Molloy Westmacott) reading his Farce in the Green Room of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
FLO4619019 Bernard Blackmantle (Charles Molloy Westmacott) reading his Farce in the Green Room of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane

Background imageCast Collection: Cannon of the Czar

Cannon of the Czar
3618416 Cannon of the Czar; (add.info.: Cannon of the Czar. Cast in 1586 by Andrei Chojov. Bullets are dated in the 19th century. It was put into service by the Tsar Fyodor I of Russia in 1586)

Background imageCast Collection: Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC

Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC
3329569 Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC; (add.info.: Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC)

Background imageCast Collection: The foundry or cast house, Butterley Ironworks, Derbyshire, 1844 (engraving)

The foundry or cast house, Butterley Ironworks, Derbyshire, 1844 (engraving)
538548 The foundry or cast house, Butterley Ironworks, Derbyshire, 1844 (engraving); (add.info.: The foundry or cast house, Butterley Ironworks, Derbyshire)

Background imageCast Collection: Penny trade token issued by John Wilkinson

Penny trade token issued by John Wilkinson
5307944 Penny trade token issued by John Wilkinson.; (add.info.: Penny trade token issued by John Wilkinson, forged with a tilt-hammer)

Background imageCast Collection: The process of making patterns from which moulds were made

The process of making patterns from which moulds were made
5307548 The process of making patterns from which moulds were made from.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the process of making patterns from which moulds for casting gun barrels would be formed)

Background imageCast Collection: Death mask of Sir Isaac Newton, from 'Short History of the English People' by J.R. Green pub

Death mask of Sir Isaac Newton, from 'Short History of the English People' by J.R. Green pub. 1893 (print)
3742774 Death mask of Sir Isaac Newton, from 'Short History of the English People' by J.R. Green pub. 1893 (print) by English School, (19th century).

Background imageCast Collection: A young writer reading his play to a group of chattering veteran actors

A young writer reading his play to a group of chattering veteran actors. Bernard Blackmantle reading his Play in
FLO4619074 A young writer reading his play to a group of chattering veteran actors. Bernard Blackmantle reading his Play in the Green Room of the Covent Garden Theatre



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From Gilbert & Sullivan Operas to Ronnie Barker's iconic Arkwright, the cast of characters in entertainment never fails to captivate us. Whether it's a D'Oyly Carte Souvenir or a hilarious sitcom like 'The Honeymooners, ' these talented individuals bring stories to life and leave an indelible mark on our hearts. Just as Fisher Street in Doolin, County Clare stands proudly in Europe, the hominid crania remind us of our ancient origins - from Australopithecus afarensis (Lucy) to Homo erectus and possibly even Homo sapiens and Neanderthals. As we marvel at the Trajan Column in Rome or gaze upon the Archaeopteryx fossil in Berlin, we are reminded that history has its own cast of characters who shaped our world. And let's not forget about the beloved TV show 'Are You Being Served?' where the cast brought laughter into our homes back in August 1977. So as we look up at a cloud-filled blue sky, let us appreciate both past and present casts who have enriched our lives with their talent.