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Weimaraner Bitch6th February 1954: Cobra von Boberstrand, a Weimaraner bitch smuggled into England from Germany to help replenish the breed
Shorn Sheep9th July 1949: A sheep lying on its back at Maiden Castle Farm, Dorchester after a cursory shearing. Original Publication: Picture Post - 4826 - Where Are The Downland Sheep? - pub
Puck FairEven the animals join in the fun at Puck Fair in Killorglin, County Kerry, August 1952. Original Publication : Picture Post - 6076 - Puck Fair - unpub
Christmas TurkeysChristmas turkeys awaiting the festive season at a turkey farm, 1954. Original Publication : Picture Post - 6925 - Turkey Farm - unpub
Tryweryn ValleyA man and a boy look out over the Tryweryn Valley near Bala, Merionethshire, Wales, 27th February 1957. In 1957, a private bill was passed by Parliament to flood the valley in order to create
Italian Coach CourierA courier arrives at a station, ready to take a coach party on a tour of Italy, 1954. Original Publication : Picture Post - 7325 - Coach Tour Of Italy - unpub
Rainy Night In LondonAn Indian woman shelters under an umbrella on a rainy night in London, October 1955. Original publication: Picture Post - 8572 - Indians In London - unpub
Wedding PartyAn elegant young couple of newly-weds hold their wedding reception in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Cafe De La CascadeHotel de la Cascade in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris. (Photo by William England/Getty Images)
Dr SyntaxDoctor Syntax looking at lodgings in Paris catches a couple unawares. The man hides in the fireplace. Dr Syntax in Paris by William Combe illustrated by Thomas Rowlandson
Pasteurs Labcirca 1880: French chemist Dr Louis Pasteur (1822 - 1895), the father of modern bacteriology, pursues his studies in his laboratory at the Ecole Normale in Paris
Garden Execution1871: Taking place in a back garden, the execution by firing squad of Generals Thomas (without hat) and Lecomte which started the Paris Commune
The BoatLadies and gentlemen take a tour of the Parisian sewers, 1870. Illustration by Jules Pelcos. Original Publication : Illustrated London News - pub
French Exhibits In TransitCrates containing items destined for the French pavillion leaving Paris for the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace, London, March 1851
The WaggonLadies and gentlemen take a tour of the Parisian sewers, 1870. On the right, a tunnel leads up to Rue Laffitte in the north of the city. Illustration by Jules Pelcos
Women Wearing Parisian FashionColor illustration of women wearing Parisian fashion, from Petersons Magazine, a popular American magazine (1842-1898). (Photo by Archive Photos/Getty Images)
Parisian Womens FashionColor illustration of Parisian womens fashion, published inPetersons Ladies Magazine in February 1862. (Photo by Archive Photos/Getty Images)
Parisian Womens FashionIllustration of womens Parisian fashion, printed in Colombian Magazine, with fashions from Le Follet, 1846 (Photo by Kean Collection/Archive Photos/Getty Images)
Paris UnderworldAn inhabitant of the Parisian underworld inspects a photograph of three camels. (Photo by Henry Guttmann/Getty Images)
Lord ByronGeorge Byron (1786 - 1824), 6th Baron Byron, British poet. Original Artwork: Engraving by E Finden after Sanders. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Thomas JeffersonAmerican statesman Thomas Jefferson (1743 - 1826), the 3rd President of the United States of America. Jefferson was also responsible of the writing of the Declaration of Independence
Irish EmigrationA cartoon satirising the policies which caused large numbers of people to emigrate from Ireland. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
William MorrisEnglish poet, artist and craftsman William Morris (1834 - 1896). Original Artwork: Woodbury Type (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Stuffed GiraffesThe staircase of the old British Museum in Montague House. Stuffed giraffes at the head of the staircase are being admired by visitors. Original Artwork: Painting - George Scharf the elder
Locomotive LegA cartoon depicting John Bulls locomotive leg. Original Artwork: From Punch (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
A Grimm TaleLittle Red Riding Hood meets the Wolf on her journey through the wood, in a scene from the Grimm fairy tale. Original Artwork: An engraving by A H Payne after E Speinbruck
Bow Street RunnerJohn Townsend, a Bow Street Runner. The Runners were forerunners of the modern police force and policed the streets in conjunction with nightwatchman but were more efficient
Make No MistakeElinor Dashwood talking to Lucy Steele in a scene from Jane Austens Sense And Sensibility. Then taking a small miniature from her pocket she added, to prevent the possibility of a mistake
Taking SnuffA group of women taking snuff. Tis very good!(Indeed) Original Artwork: Engraving by Boilly (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Les FumeursA group of men smoking a selection of pipes and cigarettes. Les Fumeurs Original Artwork: Engraving by Boilly (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Charles DarwinBritish naturalist Charles Darwin (1809 - 1882). Original Artwork: Woodbury type by Lock & Whitfield. (Photo by Henry Guttmann/Getty Images)
Engraving Of Delaware Indian FamilyEngraving of an American Indian man, woman and child in Delaware, holding axes and a bow and arrow, 19th century. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)
Delaware American Indian ChiefColored engraving of a Delaware American Indian chief wearing a feathered headdress and holding a rifle, 19th century. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)
Madame Tussauds Wax MuseumEngraved scene of people visiting and looking at statues in Madame Tussauds Wax museum on Baker Street, London, circa 1830s. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)
Egyptian Inscription26th May 1804: Hieroglyphics and images of ritualistic animals and objects adorn an Egyptian manuscript found amongst the swathing of a mummy. Original Artwork: Engraved by J Chapman after Denon
Abu Simbelcirca 1840: The four colossal statues of Ramses II at the entrance to the larger of the two temples at Abu Simbel. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Declaration Of Lovecirca 1820: A young Victorian man etches the name of his lover, Ellen. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Sigismunds Columncirca 1845: The Sigismund III Column in Warsaw. The King of Poland from 1587 to 1632, he moved the capital of Poland from Krakow to Warsaw
Anne Brontecirca 1845: Anne (Annie) Bronte (1820-1849). Original Artwork: Drawing - Charlotte Bronte Womens Illustrated (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Lord Byroncirca 1879: A skectch of a statue of poet, George Gordon Noel Byron, 6th Baron Byron (1788 - 1824). The bronze statue by Richard Belt, unveiled on 24th May 1880, is in Hyde Park, London
Captured At Lastcirca 1838: Fagin sits alone in the condemned cell after his capture by the police in Charles Dickens Oliver Twist. Original Artwork: Engraving by George Cruikshank
Shrine For A Kingcirca 1800: The shrine of King Henry V in Westminster Abbey, London. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Black Mondaycirca 1800: Black Monday or The Departure For School. Two young boys bid their family a tearful farewell upon leaving for school. Original Artwork: After W R Biggs
The Burning Bushcirca 1850: The Burning Bush. The angel of the Lord appearing to Moses in a burning bush. Original Artwork: Engraving by John Henry Le Keux after a picture by John Martin
Edinburgh Castlecirca 1830: Edinburgh Castle, historically the principal royal fortress of Scotland, perched on a massive volcanic rock that towers over the city and the Grassmarket
White Bearcirca 1800: Meach-o-Shin-Gaw or Little White Bear, a Konza warrior. Original Artwork: Engraving by J Harris after a painting by George Catlin. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Welsh Customcirca 1850: Friends of a newly married couple bringing wedding presents to a Bidding in Wales. Original Artwork: Engraving by Newman & Co (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
