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Royal Pavilion15th July 1948: The Banqueting Room of the Royal Pavilion at Brighton, Sussex, added by architect John Nash in 1818, ready for the opening of a Regency exhibition
Crossing The WaterMarch 1919: A locomotive ready to back onto the Southampton train ferry. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Lorries On Call3rd October 1919: A convoy of Dennis lorries ready to be used during the railway strike. (Photo by A. R. Coster/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Holy Land25th June 1927: A tanner of Hebron preparing goat skins for carrying water. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Railway Shunter26th October 1907: A railway shunter ready to couple two wagons, one of which is a Stephenson Clarke 10-tonner. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Farman Bi-plane9th September 1911: Preparing the Farman bi-plane. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Camber Sands Launch29th March 1910: Alex Ogilvies Wright flying machine perched on a slope ready for the launch at Camber Sands. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Motorcycles Line Up11th December 1908: Ready to start racing: three Oxford undergraduates on motorcycles at Brooklands racetrack. From left to right, A K Wilkie, M B MacKenzie and Ds McMinnies
Roof Travellingcirca 1922: A loaded train with passengers on the roof ready to leave Tashkent station during the Russian famine. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
USS ArizonaJanuary 1917: The Arizona is launched as America prepares to enter World War I. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
USS AlabamaMarch 1917: The USS Alabama, at sea as America prepares for War. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Flu EpidemicA man sprays the inside of a bus of the London General Omnibus Co with anti-flu preparation during the flu epidemic which followed the First World War, London, 2nd March 1920. (Photo by H. F)
Strike Tanks10th May 1926: Armoured cars and troops at Hyde Park Corner, London, preparing to escort Londons great food convoy at 6am on the seventh day of the General Strike. (Photo by E)
Watching Airship22nd July 1905: A crowd at Alexandra Palace, north London, watching the Barton-Rawson airship prepare to ascend. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Charing CrossJuly 1923: Looking across The Strand at Charing Cross station in London with a reproduction of the cross set up by Edward I in memory of his Queen Eleanor in front of the building
Sea Lion IIISeptember 1923: The Vickers Supermarine Sea Lion III during preparations for the Scheider Cup race at Cowes. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Beach Photographer1907: A photographer prepares to take a picture of the judges of the best group of donkeys on Scarborough Sands, North Yorkshire. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Baby Balloon19th May 1909: Soldiers preparing to release baby an army war balloon during a demonstration at Aldershot. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
The Box Car26th March 1914: A box car lies open, ready to receive a racehorse. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Epsom Locals28th May 1949: A line up of children watch the preparations for Epsom Derby. (Photo by Reg Speller/Fox Photos/Getty Images)
Round hay bale in wheat fieldRound bale of hay on a field in Denmark
Young girl running with large gift on streetGetting ready for Christmas
Jogger at sunrise in misty forestAn early morning runner in a misty forest in Denmark
Mountain biker in misty forestMale mountain bike rider starting a ride in the forest
Mountain biker in misty forestA man riding a mountain bike through a misty forest during the winter in Denmark
Mountain biker in misty forestMale mountain bike rider taking a drink during a ride in a misty forest in Denmark
Close up of henna handsWomans hands with henna
Herman Goring Balloon1938: Nazi Air Force soldiers gather to witness a test flight of the Herman Goring balloon in preparation for World War II, Germany. The balloon was used to test air currents
Rippled waterUNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Concentric rings on water surface. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)
Getting Ready28th February 1953: Backstage, British models getting ready for a fashion show by John Cavanagh. The designer is in Paris with four British models to show off his work
Hog Wash5th May 1945: Pedigree Large White Gostrode pig Greenback XVth has a wash in preparation for the Crewe agricultural show in Cheshire
Good Youngsters20th June 1953: The Good quadruplets, five-year-old Jennifer, Bridget, Elizabeth and Frances with their big sister, seven-year-old Susan, standing on a cars running-board, ready to go to school
Record Dog24th July 1948: Priceless Border, winner of the Greyhound Derby and the fastest dog in his league preparing for his last race before becoming a stud at Wembley Stadium Kennels
Village fox hunting meetThe local fox hunt meeting up prior to embarking on a dayas vulpine slaughter. The local adult populace provide beverages and enthusiastic support while the children taunt the hounds
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
Commuters crowd the terminal of Pennsylvania Station, preparing to leave town for the holidays, New York City. The original station was designed by the architects McKim
Thanksgiving PreparationsIllustration of preparing the Thanksgiving meal circa 1882. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)
US Landing14th September 1943: LST boats are loaded with troops and equipment as the US prepares to invade the docks of Palermo, Sicily, Italy
ScaffoldingWorkers erecting scaffolding in preparation for Sir Winston Churchills funeral at Westminster Abbey, London. (Photo by Douglas Miller/Getty Images)
Atherstone Meet1908: The Atherstone Meet gather in preparation for a fox hunt at Caldicote Hall, near Nuneaton. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)