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Indian cavalrymen, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co

Indian cavalrymen, 1896. Guides Cavalry (Queen's Own) of the North West Frontier; the Central India Horse; the 1st Bengal Cavalry (the famous 1st Irregulars); the 9th Bengal Lancers (the renowned 1st Hodson's Horse); the 11th (Prince of Wales's Own) Bengal Lancers; the 18th Bengal Lancers, known as the 2nd Mahratta Horse; the 1st Punjab Cavalry; and the 1st Bombay Cavalry, the old Poona Horse'. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 3rd April 1896

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Torii of Itsukushima temple in Miyajima Island, Japan, c1930s. Artist: John Bushby

Torii of Itsukushima temple in Miyajima Island, Japan, c1930s. This Shinto shrine dates from the 6th century although the gate itself was built in 1168. It is one of Japan's most popular tourist attractions. The gate, which is 54 feet tall, is the largest in Japan. A torii is a traditional entrance gate to a Shinto shrine. It marks the boundary between the sacred ground of the shrine and the profane outside world. A print from Countries of the World, edited by JA Hammerton, volume IV, The Fleetway House, c1930s

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Westminster Abbey, London, c1930s. Artist: Donald McLeish

Westminster Abbey, London, c1930s. A Benedictine monastery was founded on this site in the 7th or 8th century. Edward the Confessor (1003-1066) rebuilt an abbey on this site shortly before his death. William the Conqueror was crowned here on Christmas Day 1066, and it has been the setting for every English coronation since, except for those of Edward V and Edward VIII. The present building dates from 1245. A print from Countries of the World, edited by JA Hammerton, volume IV, The Fleetway House, c1930s

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