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"Properly: A Glimpse into the Past and Present" Step back in time to the 1930s, where public laundry was a common sight

Background imageProperly Collection: Public Laundry 1930S

Public Laundry 1930S
The supervisor of a public laundry demonstrates how to fold clothes properly to a group of young women. Date: early 1930s

Background imageProperly Collection: Do it yourself Bike

Do it yourself Bike
Home assembly model Safety bicycle : if you ve followed the instructions properly, you should have one of these : if it looks more like a lawn- mower, you boobed

Background imageProperly Collection: Mandrake (2) and Foxgloves (4,5,6). Although poisonous, these plants have medicinal uses when

Mandrake (2) and Foxgloves (4,5,6). Although poisonous, these plants have medicinal uses when properly prepared
526846 Mandrake (2) and Foxgloves (4,5,6). Although poisonous, these plants have medicinal uses when properly prepared and prescribed

Background imageProperly Collection: Mrs Olive Pearson operating a machine in the 'enrobement'

Mrs Olive Pearson operating a machine in the "enrobement"
Mrs Olive Pearson operating a machine in the " enrobement" department at Hull sweet-makers, Needlers Ltd. Her job is to make sure the centres are properly coated with chocolate before going

Background imageProperly Collection: Persons in wedlock should be properly matched (coloured engraving)

Persons in wedlock should be properly matched (coloured engraving)
602563 Persons in wedlock should be properly matched (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageProperly Collection: There was an Old Man of Thermopylae, who never did anything properly (litho)

There was an Old Man of Thermopylae, who never did anything properly (litho)
966247 There was an Old Man of Thermopylae, who never did anything properly (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Man of Thermopylae)

Background imageProperly Collection: Coaching - Four in Hand - A Swell Turn-out, 1876 (colour lithograph)

Coaching - Four in Hand - A Swell Turn-out, 1876 (colour lithograph)
3710035 Coaching - Four in Hand - A Swell Turn-out, 1876 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); 39.6 x 50.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; American

Background imageProperly Collection: FRENCH PREPARE FROGS

FRENCH PREPARE FROGS
Frenchmen prepare frogs for the table - and the head chef tastes a mouthful to make sure theyre properly done Date: 1815

Background imageProperly Collection: A map showing the journey of the Israelites out of Egypt and into Canaan, facsimile

A map showing the journey of the Israelites out of Egypt and into Canaan, facsimile
XJF696551 A map showing the journey of the Israelites out of Egypt and into Canaan, facsimile of an image from the Geneva Bible of 1560 (engraving) by English School

Background imageProperly Collection: I ve lost my heart properly this time! by G. E Studdy

I ve lost my heart properly this time! by G. E Studdy
Comic colour illustration by George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948) showing his canine creation, Bonzo sitting holding some playing cards. Studdy created Bonzo for The Sketch magazine in the early 1920s

Background imageProperly Collection: English Cathedrals - Peterborough Cathedral

English Cathedrals - Peterborough Cathedral - Open nave with pulpit, bishops chair in distance. Part of Box 144 Boswell Collection - English Cathedrals

Background imageProperly Collection: English Cathedrals - Peterborough- arches of the Nave

English Cathedrals - Peterborough- arches of the Nave - Three tiers of arches in Nave. Part of Box 144 Boswell Collection - English Cathedrals

Background imageProperly Collection: Girl with Kitten 1940S

Girl with Kitten 1940S
If you are going to let your children keep pets, you must spare the time to see that they learn to treat the animals properly. This girl feeds her kitten carefully. Date: 1940s

Background imageProperly Collection: Busy Eating at Picnic

Busy Eating at Picnic
A picnicking family at St Catherines Castle are too busy eating to pose properly! Date: 1934

Background imageProperly Collection: Family playing a game of cards

Family playing a game of cards
The whole family plays cards around the table, the girls kneeling on their chairs so that they can see properly Date: 1886

Background imageProperly Collection: All-Weather Golf

All-Weather Golf
A woman golfer being taught how to hit the ball properly at Milbury Court all weather indoor golf club. Date: early 1930s

Background imageProperly Collection: Peterborough Cathedral, properly the Cathedral Church of St Peter, St Paul and St

Peterborough Cathedral, properly the Cathedral Church of St Peter, St Paul and St Andrew aa also known as Saint Peters Cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Peterborough, dedicated to Saint Peter

Background imageProperly Collection: Lord John Russell (1792-1878) created lst Earl Russell 1861, English Whig and Liberal statesman

Lord John Russell (1792-1878) created lst Earl Russell 1861, English Whig and Liberal statesman. Russell, as Prime Minister

Background imageProperly Collection: Mandrake (2) and Foxgloves (4, 5, 6). Although poisonous, these plants have medicinal

Mandrake (2) and Foxgloves (4, 5, 6). Although poisonous, these plants have medicinal uses when properly prepared and prescribed

Background imageProperly Collection: A Pyrotechnist or Firework-maker making a rocket. He is pulling the end of a rocket

A Pyrotechnist or Firework-maker making a rocket. He is pulling the end of a rocket case very tightly so that it will take the explosive charge properly

Background imageProperly Collection: Peterborough Cathedral, properly the Cathedral Church of St Peter, St Paul and St

Peterborough Cathedral, properly the Cathedral Church of St Peter, St Paul and St Andrew AFA

Background imageProperly Collection: Joining the Volunteers

Joining the Volunteers
A young husband joins the Chinese Peoples Volunteers, his wife makes sure hes properly dressed to fight the Yankee invaders Date: 1951

Background imageProperly Collection: Sign for Health

Sign for Health
A magical sign which will infallibly ensure your good health if you use it properly Date: 1908

Background imageProperly Collection: Kiss Me Quick. Couple kissing

Kiss Me Quick. Couple kissing taking the opportunity while children are not looking. Children: this is the third time within an hour that I have placed your hats properly upon your heads

Background imageProperly Collection: Emperor Visits - 2

Emperor Visits - 2
Napoleon leaves Franz-Joseph, emperor of Austria, at the Elysee palace after making sure hes properly settled in with clean towels and everything

Background imageProperly Collection: Lady and Ladys Maid

Lady and Ladys Maid
An Edwardian Lady gives her Ladys Maid a disdainful look for failing to tie her hat on properly

Background imageProperly Collection: Cyclists Red Reflector

Cyclists Red Reflector
Cyclists : see that the red reflector is clean and properly fitted

Background imageProperly Collection: The Cup that Cheers

The Cup that Cheers
A British officer wears a curiously aggressive expression as he is handed a cup of tea by a native servant - or is it apprehension, that it may not be made properly ?

Background imageProperly Collection: Cooking Frogs Silhouette

Cooking Frogs Silhouette
Frenchmen prepare frogs for the table - and the head chef tastes a mouthful to make sure they re properly done

Background imageProperly Collection: Trained Trees

Trained Trees
If you train your tree properly you will not need to build a summer house - you will be able to entertain friends within its protective screen

Background imageProperly Collection: Trained Tree C1850

Trained Tree C1850
If you train your tree properly you will not need to buy a garden umbrella - you will be able to eat in comfort beneath its shade

Background imageProperly Collection: Pyne - Parish Beadle

Pyne - Parish Beadle
THE PARISH BEADLE A kind of policeman, whose job is to make sure everyone behaves properly in church and enforce the proper observation of the Sabbath

Background imageProperly Collection: Hadrians Travels

Hadrians Travels
Hadrian travels his empire on foot, to ensure it is being properly governed, Britain is on his itinerary in 120, and he builds a wall to keep out hostile northern tribes


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"Properly: A Glimpse into the Past and Present" Step back in time to the 1930s, where public laundry was a common sight. People diligently washed their clothes by hand, ensuring they were properly cleaned and cared for. In another corner of history, we find a do-it-yourself bike enthusiast. With determination and skill, he meticulously assembled his own bicycle, making sure every part fit together perfectly. Addressing a parcel may seem like a simple task today, but in earlier times it required attention to detail. Mrs Olive Pearson carefully wrapped her package, ensuring that it was properly secured before sending it on its way. Meanwhile, inside the bustling "enrobement" factory, Mrs Pearson operated a machine with precision. Each item she worked on had to be properly coated or covered according to strict standards. Not everything is done properly though; as depicted in an amusing engraving titled "Persons in Wedlock Should Be Properly Matched, " we are reminded that compatibility is key for successful relationships. And then there was an old man from Thermopylae who never did anything properly - captured hilariously through lithography. Sometimes breaking the rules can lead to unexpected adventures. Traveling back even further in time brings us to 1876 when coaching four-in-hand was considered quite fashionable. The horses were impeccably groomed and harnessed while the carriage itself showcased elegance and style - truly a swell turn-out. Switching gears once again, we delve into culinary traditions as we discover how the French prepare frogs for their delectable dishes. Their expertise ensures that each frog leg is cooked just right - proper preparation at its finest. Shifting our focus closer to home now leads us to English cathedrals such as Peterborough Cathedral. Its grandeur lies not only in its towering architecture but also within the intricate details of arches adorning its nave - craftsmanship executed with utmost precision.