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Ships crew in rowing boat with oars held vertically
The crew of a ship in a rowing boat with the oars held vertically

Egyptian Dancing Monkey
An Egyptian Dancing Monkey and owner, entertaining two small boys. The Monkeys owner has him dressed in a red dress and accompanies his movements with the beat of a hand-held drum

Laying railway track
Gangs of railway labourers work on the laying of a new section of track running beneath a bridge. The lamps held by the navvies cast spectral traces of light across the gloomy atmospheric scene

Party held by the Countess of Aynard Chabrillan
A dance of a thousand and one nights, held at the abode of the Countess of Aynard Chabrillan on the Rue Christophe-Columb. A selection of the most impressive costumes are included on this page

Flirtatious Portraits
Five flirtatious portraits of women with different coloured hair. One admires herself in a hand held mirror

Dog Steals Scarf Aldin
Towser runs through the kitchen garden with the maids best black scarf held between his teeth

Free Trade Bazaar
A Free Trade bazaar held at the Covent Garden Theatre in 1845. A large number of ladies in bonnets came be seen manning and attending the stalls under the Gothic roof

Lear / Nonsense / Kamschatka
There was an Old Man of Kamschatka, who possessed a remarkable fat cur; His gait and his waddle, were held as a model, to all the fat dogs in Kamschatka

Indian child gymnast atop a long pole
A tiny Indian child Gymnast rather precariously held aloft by a long pole!

Elections held at Greek Church, Constantinople
Elections held in the heart of the Greek Church of St Trinity, Constantinople in the Taksim District. Church also known as Aya Triyada

The Great Hall, Lincolns Inn, London, 1845
Engraving showing a dinner, attended by Queen Victoria, held in the Great Hall of Lincolns Inn, London, in 1845. As can be seen in the image, the lawyers attending wore their formal attire

Professor Baldwin Ballooning and Parachuting, 1888
Engraving showing 9 scenes from Professor Baldwins demonstration of ballooning and parachuting, held in the grounds of the Alexandra Palace, London, 1888

International Peasant Festival at the Royal Albert Hall, 188
Engraving showing a series of scenes from the International Peasant Festival, held at the Royal Albert Hall, London, in February 1884

Homing Pigeon Contest at the Alexandra Palace, 1875
Engraving showing a number of scenes from the Great Homing Pigeon Contest, held at the Alexandra Palace, London, 1875

Trotting Races at Alexandra Park, London, 1890
Engraving showing three views of the Trotting races which were held in Alexandra Park, London, in the autumn of 1890

Sheep Dog Trials at Alexandra Palace, 1882
Engraving showing a number of scenes from the Sheep Dog Trials held at the Alexandra Palace, London, in 1882

Royal Military Tournament at the Agricultural Hall, Islingto
Illustration showing a series of scenes from the Royal Military Tournament, held at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, in 1897

New Years Eve Party at the Royal Albert Hall, 1925
Illustration showing balloons cascading down onto the revellers at the New Years Eve Party held at the Royal Albert Hall, 1925-6

Trotting vs. Cycling Race, Alexandra Palace, 1875
Engraving showing a race between a horse-drawn trotting-carriage and a Penny Farthing (or Ordinary ) bicycle, held at the Alexandra Palace, 1875

King George V Silver Jubilee Service in St. Pauls Cathedral
Illustration showing the service of prayer and thanksgiving for King George Vs Silver Jubilee held at St. Pauls Cathedral, London, May 1935

Royal Garden Party at Marlborough House, London, 1881
Engraving showing a Royal garden party, held in the grounds of Marlborough House, during the summer of 1881. Queen Victoria is clearly visible, dressed in black, on the left of the image

Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, London, 1868
Engraving showing a garden party, held by Queen Victoria, in the grounds of Buckingham Palace, London, in 1868

The Royal Exchange Ball, Mansion House, London, 1844
Engraving showing the Royal Exchange Ball, which was held at the Mansion House, London, 1844

Portrait of Queen Victoria, fancy dress ball, 1842
Queen Victoria in fancy dress for the fancy dress ball held in 1842. The theme of the ball being historical costume, the Queen chose to dress as Philippa, Queen of Edward III

Fancy dress ball held by Queen Victoria in 1842
This is a scene from the fancy dress ball held by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1842. Here they are shown surrounded by admirers

The Lutine Chair, Lloyds of London, 1886
Engraving showing the Lutine chair, which was held at the insurance company, Lloyds of London, 1886

Banquet for Colonial Premiers, Westminster Hall, 1907
Illustration showing the banquet, held in Westminster Hall, in the honour of the Colonial Premiers visiting London for the Imperial Conference of 1907

Portrait of Prince Albert, fancy dress ball, 1842
Prince Albert dressed as King Edward III for the fancy dress ball held by Queen Victoria and himself in 1842

French Officers Banquet, Westminster Hall, 1905
Photograph showing the banquet held in Westminster Hall for the officers of the French naval fleet, London, 1905

Bobsleigh Races on an ice-rink, St. Moritz, 1909
Illustration showing a bobsleigh punting race held on a bandy rink (a form of ice hockey) at St. Moritz, Switzerland, 1909

German Forage Wagon - Polish Road
A German forage wagon held up by the slush of a Polish Road

The Hustings in Borough Road, Southwark, 1870
Engraving showing the hustings for the Southwark election, held beside Borough Road, 1870

Municipal Corporations Jubilee Banquet, 1885
Engraving showing the Municipal Corporations Jubilee Banquet held at the Freemasons Tavern, 1885

Anne Carre, Countess of Bedford, c. 1670
Engraved portrait of Anne Carre, Countess of Bedford (died 1684). This engraving was made from the Vandyke portrait, which was held in the collection of the Earl of Egremont

Sailing Canoe Race in the Solent, 1871
Engraving showing a race held between sailing canoes (or miniature yachts ) in the Solent, off Hampshire, 1871. In the background a steamer, full of spectators, is visible

Competitors in a Sack Race at Lillie Bridge, London, 1874
Engraving showing a number of competitors in a sack race held at the Lillie Bridge stadium, London, 1874

Bowling Match between England and Scotland, 1916
Series of photographs showing a number of views of the Annual International Bowling Match between English and Scottish bowlers in London, held at the Bellingham Club, September 1916

The Babes in the Wood Race, Bermuda, 1904
Illustration showing the Babes in the Wood race at a gymkana held in Bermuda, 1904. The race was as follows: The men had to gallop up to a wall, dismount and climb over

V-1 Flying Bomb exhibited in London; Second World War, 194
Photograph showing a German V-1 Flying Bomb, on display in an exhibition in the Piccadilly showrooms of Rootes Ltd. London, 1944

Allied March-Past after the capture of Monastir; First World
Photograph showing General Sarrail, with kepi hat raised, saluting a unit of Russian soldiers as the Allied army of the Balkans held a march-past to celebrate the capture of the town of Monastir, 1916

Aerial Photograph of Stavanger Airfield; Second World War, 1
Aerial photograph taken by a Royal Air Force bomber during a raid on the German-held airfield at Stavanger in Norway, April 1940

Battle of Britain Commemoration Service; Second World War, 1
Photograph showing some of the congregation of the Battle of Britain Commemoration service held at Westminster Abbey on 17th September 1944

The Potsdam Conference; Second World War, 1945
Photograph showing the leaders of Great Britiain, the Soviet Union and the United States of America meeting at the Potsdam Conference, July 1945

Cassells Party Menu
Menu for the staff dinner of the publisher Cassells held on 15 March 1923

The Russian Gold Reserve in the State Bank in St. Petersburg
Photograph of the ranks of gold bars held by Russia, before the revolution

Gold Coronet used in the Investiture of the Prince of Wales
Photograph showing the gold coronet used in the investiture of the Prince of Wales, held at Carnarvon Castle, North Wales, 1911

Royal Institution Lecture on Gold, London, 1850
Engraving showing a lecture given by Sir Roderick Murchison about the geographical distribution of gold ore, held at the Royal Institution, London, 1850

Bullion Office. Bank of England. Spanish dollars and Mexican

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"Held in Time: A Captivating Glimpse into History's Grasp" Pub Darts Match: Amidst cheers and friendly banter, the dartboard becomes a battleground of precision and camaraderie. Sir Robert Peel, c. 1846: The esteemed statesman stands tall, his unwavering gaze reflecting determination as he shapes the future of governance. Moses / Millais / Hands Up: In this iconic painting, Millais captures the profound moment when Moses parts the Red Sea with hands held high, showcasing divine power. The Dempsey-Carpentier Fight, 1921: Sweat-soaked brows and clenched fists reveal the intensity of two boxing legends locked in an epic battle for glory. Don Bradman Going out to Bat for the Last Time, Melbourne Cricket Ground: As cricket fans hold their breaths, Bradman strides confidently towards his final innings - a poignant farewell to an era of sporting greatness. Monaco Grand Prix Poster: Vibrant colors leap off the page as sleek race cars zoom through Monte Carlo's streets - a thrilling testament to speed and skill held within this prestigious event. Moses Hands Held Up (again): With arms raised high against a fiery sky, Moses pleads with God on behalf of his people - an awe-inspiring display of faith amidst adversity. Hector & Andromache: Love intertwines with tragedy as Hector holds onto Andromache tightly before heading into battle - their embrace symbolizing both strength and vulnerability in times of war. Chelsea Arts Club Ball: Elegance fills every corner as artists from various disciplines gather under one roof; creativity is celebrated and inspiration flows freely throughout this enchanting night held dear by art enthusiasts worldwide. A Selection of Ways to Ride a Penny Farthing Bicycle, 1881.