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Ambulance
A 12-15 horsepower FIAT motor ambulance equipped with two stretchers, and greatly in demand by the Red Cross during World War I

England / Alton Towers
Alton Towers, Staffordshire, seat of the earl of Shrewsbury - begun 1814, much added to, greatly admired for its magnificence indoors and out Date: circa 1840

Three runaway schoolboys are very seasick
Three runaway schoolboys suffer greatly from seasickness on an ocean voyage. Date: 1898

Cannae Battlefield
19th century view of the battlefield of Cannae, where Hannibal routed the Romans : they lost 50, 000, he lost only 5700 though greatly outnumbered

Meeting of the Agricultural Society, London. By Pugin and Rowlandson from Microcosm of London Ackermann, London
531773 Meeting of the Agricultural Society, London. By Pugin and Rowlandson from Microcosm of London Ackermann, London, 1808-10 (chromolithograph); (add.info)

Green (Edible) Turtle - Chelonia mydas - being caught when they come ashore to lay their eggs
530270 Green (Edible) Turtle - Chelonia mydas - being caught when they come ashore to lay their eggs. Turtle meat greatly prized. Wood engraving 1884.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Green (Edible) Turtle - Chelonia mydas - coming ashore to lay their eggs and being caught and turned over by sailors
530271 Green (Edible) Turtle - Chelonia mydas - coming ashore to lay their eggs and being caught and turned over by sailors. Turtle meat greatly prized

French postal service. Paris, 1886 (engraving from 'Le Journal de la Jeunesse')
526874 French postal service. Paris, 1886 (engraving from 'Le Journal de la Jeunesse'); (add.info.: Sorting letters on the Paris-Marseilles express by the light of oil lamps)

Hydraulic gold mining in California. Using strong jets of water to wash down the gold-bearing rock greatly reduced
527974 Hydraulic gold mining in California. Using strong jets of water to wash down the gold-bearing rock greatly reduced the labour of digging. Engraving c1875.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Country Bunch
A still life painting of a vase of country flowers, varying greatly in type and colour, arranged with balance in a shiny blue vase. Date: circa 1917

TSAR NICOLAS I DIES
Tsar Nicolas I (1796 - 1855), lies on his deathbed, not greatly lamented as it is his intransigeance which has brought the Crimea war to his country. But he did want to abolish serfdom. 1855

Besides the white rabbit Aurore greatly admired General Murat (colour litho)
2792508 Besides the white rabbit Aurore greatly admired General Murat (colour litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

St Aidans College (b / w photo)
3092398 St Aidans College (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Aidans College)

There was an Old Person of Fife, who was greatly disgusted with life (litho)
966265 There was an Old Person of Fife, who was greatly disgusted with life (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Person of Fife)

A Young Englishmans First Experiences in India (engraving)
1055373 A Young Englishmans First Experiences in India (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Young Englishmans First Experiences in India)

There was an Old Man of Dunblane, who greatly resembled a Crane (litho)
966310 There was an Old Man of Dunblane, who greatly resembled a Crane (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Man of Dunblane)

Yolande, by William Black (engraving)
1624265 Yolande, by William Black (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yolande, by William Black)

Mossel Bay (b / w photo)
3092413 Mossel Bay (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mossel Bay. Illustration for Picturesque South Africa (Dennis Edwards)

After the Death of Jane Seymour, Henry VIII, turned his attention to the selection of a new queen
1090832 After the Death of Jane Seymour, Henry VIII, turned his attention to the selection of a new queen, deciding on anne of cleves

Foreign Visitors greatly admire Good Examples of Our Ancient Hostelries, much as they also appreciate Modern Comforts
5990146 Foreign Visitors greatly admire Good Examples of Our Ancient Hostelries, much as they also appreciate Modern Comforts (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Hesse- Cassel children
The children of Princess Margarete of Prussia and Prince Friedrich Karl of Hesse-Cassel: from left; Wolfgang (1896-1989), Friedrich Wilhelm (1893-1916), known as Freddy, Richard (1901-1969)

Pauline Viardot-Garcia
A singer and composer whose musical and dramatic gifts were greatly acclaimed. As well as her singing career, she founf time to compose four operettas and much vocal music

Gouvion St Cyr - 3
LAURENT GOUVION-SAINT-CYR French military commander depicted on the field of battle whereon he greatly distinguished himself. Date: 1764 - 1830

Sheet Music The Suffragettes. Suffragette sheet music for a Concert Action song for Girls, words and music by W. Smyth Cooper

The poor Belgians have suffered greatly - WWI
Nasty. He: The poor Belgians have suffered greatly. She: Yes they have suffered. Oh if I was a man I would go and fight. He: Would you. She Yes ! Wouldn t you

Waterloo Bridge Opened
The opening of the bridge by the Prince Regent on the anniversary of the battle of Waterloo. It was greatly admired.w Date: 18 June 1817

John Sterling
JOHN STERLING scholar and writer, greatly liked, friend of leading writers especially Carlyle who wrote a biography. Date: 1806 - 1844

Meeting of the Agricultural Society, London. Illustration by Pugin and Rowlandson from Microcosm of London Ackermann, London 1808-10

Hydraulic gold mining in California. Using strong jets of water to wash down the gold-bearing rock greatly reduced the labour of digging. Engraving c1875

French postal service. Sorting letters on the Paris-Marseilles express by the light of oil lamps. The expansion of the railway network in the nineteenth century greatly improved mail services

Daylight at Last Henry Morton Stanley (1840-1904) born John Rowlands at Denbigh, Wales, Welsh-born American journalist and explorer

American editor is greatly surprised at Japanese sharp-shooter as he hits Kiulencheng sic, Hoojo, Kuichow, Motienluig, Haicheng, & next Liaoyang

French theatre
M. E. Paillerons play, La Souris being performed. The male lead actor holds out a small doll which seems to upset the woman greatly

A Black Outlook
Two Sikh soldiers, with bayonets fixed, wait to ambush a German Uhlan on horseback. Apart from the terrible pun of the title, the Indian divisions fighting with the Allies were greatly respected

Privy Council Office, Whitehall, 1846
Engraving showing the exterior of the Privy Council Office in Whitehall, London, 1846. The facade of this building was greatly altered that year, to the designs of Barry

Portrait of Mr C Leonard Woolley
Sir Charles Leonard Woolley, director of the British Museum Expedition in Mesopotamia. Born in London, 1880, he carried out excavations in Alubaid and Tell el-Armarna

Opening of the South Devon and Tavistock Railway
The South Devon and Tavistock Railway was inaugurated on the 21st June 1859. The event was celebrated with great festivity as the opening of the line would benefit greatly the trade between Plymouth

Battle of Wartenburg - Blucher, with a greatly superior force, defeats the French under Bertrand : here, the Leibregiment is at close quarters with the enemy

Underground Harvesting
Crops will be cultivated underground under ideal conditions, using chemicals to enable accelerated growth and so greatly enhance production

Smithfield / Cloth Alley
A narrow London street, not greatly changed since Elizabethan times - Cloth Alley, Smithfield

Woman Window Cleaners
A smart line of newly trained " Georginas" march in single file down a central London street, carrying their ladders and buckets and are greatly admired by a dapper young man

Alexander Karpinsky
ALEXANDER KARPINSKY Russian geologist whose work contributed greatly to the development of Soviet industry

Epiphanius of Salamis
Saint EPIPHANIUS bishop of Salamis in Cyprus, theologian and authority on devotion to Mary, greatly respected for his learning

Vilhelm Marstrand
VILHELM MARSTRAND Danish artist, greatly admired for his scenes of daily life in Kobenhavn. For one of his works see Theatre/ Plays/ Holberg

Cavalry at Inkerman 1854
British cavalry counter-attack against the greatly superior Russian attack and successfully rout the enemy

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"Greatly Experiencing the Unexpected: From Ambulance Rides to Historical Battlefields" Amidst the chaos, an ambulance races through the streets of England, its sirens blaring and lights flashing, a symbol of hope in times of distress. Alton Towers - where thrilling adventures await. Three runaway schoolboys embark on a rollercoaster ride that leaves them feeling more than just exhilarated; they find themselves battling seasickness as their stomachs churn with every twist and turn. On the historic grounds of Cannae Battlefield, echoes from centuries past can still be heard. The magnitude of this place greatly resonates with those who visit, reminding us of the sacrifices made by brave warriors. A Country Bunch - nature's vibrant palette comes alive in a picturesque scene filled with blooming flowers and chirping birds. The beauty is greatly appreciated by all who take a moment to immerse themselves in its tranquility. TSAR NICOLAS I DIES - history takes an unexpected turn as one era ends and another begins. The world mourns the loss of a leader whose legacy will forever be remembered. Besides the white rabbit Aurore greatly admired General Murat (colour litho) - amidst Wonderland's whimsical chaos, admiration sparks for an unlikely hero as Aurore finds herself drawn to General Murat's bravery and charm. St Aidans College (b/w photo) captures moments frozen in time – memories etched into black-and-white frames that evoke nostalgia among alumni who were once part of this prestigious institution. There was an Old Person of Fife, who was greatly disgusted with life (litho) – humor meets satire as we delve into absurdity through illustrations that depict an eccentric character deeply dissatisfied with existence itself.