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Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, Germany, with the traffic light tower on the left, circa 1925. The tower was erected in 1924. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Place De La Concordecirca 1860: Traffic crossing the River Seine in Paris, in front of the Place and Hotel de la Concorde, formerly Place Louis XV, with the newly erected Obelisk from luxor as the centerpiece
St Eustache scirca 1840: The Church of St Eustache in Paris. Original Artwork: Engraving by B Winkles after T T Bury. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rue St Antoinecirca 1860: The rue St Antoine in Paris. (Photo by William England/London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)
La Colonne De Juilletcirca 1860: La Colonne de Juillet on the Place de la Bastille at the end of Rue St Paul, Paris. (Photo by William England/London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)
Rue De RivoliThe rue de Rivoli in Paris. (Photo by William England/Getty Images)
Paris BoulevardTraffic on the famous Boulevard des Italiens in Paris. (Photo by Otto Herschan/Getty Images)
Les HallesA view of Les Halles, the wholesale marketplace in the 1er arrondissement of Paris, 1859. The market was demolished in 1971
Steep Street Of MontmarteA street in the Montmartre district of Paris, circa 1960. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Sacre Couercirca 1950: Cathedral of the Sacre Couer, Paris at night. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
Parisian GroceryA grocers shop in the Rue Bara, Paris, circa 1955. (Photo by H. Bowden/Frederic Lewis/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Palais de JusticeAugust 1955: View of the Palace of Justice from The Seine in Paris. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)
By The Seinecirca 1954: A couple sit for a while by the river Seine in Paris. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)
New Scooter1955: New lightweight scooter launched in Paris. (Photo by John Sadovy/BIPs/Getty Images)
Village Choir19th December 1863: A village choir rehearsing the Christmas Anthem from a drawing by A Hunt. Original Publication: Illustrated London News - Christmas - pub
St Peters Romecirca 1800: Exterior of St Peter s, Rome seen from across the square. In the forefront builders are studying plans. Original Artwork: Engraving by Schindelmayer. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Piazza San Marcocirca 1850: Crowds in St Marks Square, in front of the Basilica San Marco in Venice, Italy. Original Artwork: Engraving by Kier after Pividor. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Place de la Bourse, Bordeaux, Gironde, Aquitane, FrancePlace de la Bourse and the Fontaine des Trois Graces built in 1860, Bordeaux, Gironde, Aquitaine, France
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CoffeeAntique illustration of a coffee plant
Cortaderia selloana (pampas grass)Antique illustration of Cortaderia selloana (pampas grass)
Ginkgo bilobaAntique illustration of Ginkgo biloba
Madison Square ParkHorsedrawn cabs on the 5th Avenue side of Madison Square Park in New York City, 1899. A painting by American artist Everett Shinn. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Holland Plaza BuildingA view of the Holland Plaza Building at Varick and Canal Streets near the entrance to the Holland Tunnel, New York City, circa 1935. (Photo by Edwin Levick/Getty Images)
Tall Baby; Two giraffes at London ZooAugust 1958: Two giraffes at London Zoo. (Photo by Howell Evans/BIPs/Getty Images)
Civil Defence Poster4th October 1952: A poster encouraging recruitment to the Civil Defence volunteers, against the background of bomb devastation around St. Pauls Cathedral in the City of London
Cannon Street StationJuly 1953: Cannon Street Station, viewed from the River Thames, which is the City terminus of the Southern Region and is also connected to the Underground
Westminster Abbey; These People Should Pay For The Abbey Repairs12th September 1953: Corrosion and damage caused to the stonework of Westminster Abbey, London, by soot and pollution. Original Publication
Belisha Beacon; Three ladies waiting to cross the road at a zebra crossing in London1956: Three ladies waiting to cross the road at a zebra crossing in London, marked by a Belisha beacon. In the distance can be seen the Duke of Yorks Column in Waterloo Place
Paper Cup Chimps15th May 1959: A group of chimps drinking from paper cups at Regents Park Zoo. (Photo by Bob Haswell/Express/Getty Images)
Winter Wear; row of small coats and mittens hangingJanuary 1958: A row of small coats and mittens hanging in the locker room of the Holborn Toddlers Club in London. (Photo by Russell Knight/BIPs/Getty Images)
The Art Of BlasphemyJuly 1958: Visitors evaluate a painting at an exhibition of modern art, organised by the Contemporary Art Society on the theme of religion, in Londons Tate Gallery
Two Giraffes at London ZooAugust 1958: Two giraffes at London Zoo. (Photo by Howell Evans/BIPs/Getty Images)
Young Gentlemen Dressed as a Future DiplomatFebruary 1958: Eleven year old Major Thompson, dressed as a future diplomat, explores Kensington Gardens in London with his nanny and two friends. (Photo by Russell Knight/BIPs/Getty Images)
Composer Conducts8th December 1958: Russian composer Igor Stravinsky (1882 - 1971) follows the score during a recording session in London. (Photo by Erich Auerbach/Getty Images)
Windsor Castlecirca 1950: Windsor Castle, set on a hill above the Thames west of London, is the principal residence of the Royal Family. (Photo by George Pickow/Three Lions/Getty Images)
Marble Archcirca 1950: The triumphal arch built by John Nash in 1827, was the entrance to Buckingham Palace until it was removed to the north-east corner of Hyde Park, in 1851
circa 1950: British Museumcirca 1950: Exterior of the British Museum in Bloomsbury, London. (Photo by George Pickow/Three Lions/Getty Images)
Westminster Abbeycirca 1950: The southside of Westminster Abbey, London, artificially illuminated at night. (Photo by George Pickow/Three Lions/Getty Images)
Tower Bridgecirca 1950: Tower Bridge in London in operation with its bascules lifted mid-air. (Photo by George Pickow/Three Lions/Getty Images)
London Landmarkcirca 1950: Londons National Art Gallery protruding from a thick mist. (Photo by George Pickow/Three Lions/Getty Images)
Starting Point13th October 1956: The house on the corner of Thistlewaite Road, Clapton, London where Harry Rael-Brook first started his crease-proof shirt business
French Poster; Two Girls Make BonTwo ex-Hulton Press secretaries are seen here studying a French poster during their apprenticeship at the Hotel Chambord, Ostend. Original Publication: Picture Post - 6651 - Two Girls Make Bon - pub
Fireflite22nd October 1956: A rear-view of a De Soto Fireflite at the Paris Motor Show. Original Publication: Picture Post - 8714 - Cars For 1957 - pub
Plastic Bumper15th October 1956: A close-up of a Plexiglass bumper on a Nash Palm Beach, at the Farina works in Italy. Original Publication: Picture Post - 8703 - Fashion Kings Of The Car World - pub
Houses backing onto a London CanalAugust 1953: Houses backing onto a London Canal. Original Publication: Picture Post - 6625 - London Canals - unpub. (Photo by Thurston Hopkins/Picture Post/Getty Images)
Scarborough Beach9th August 1952: Families enjoy paddling at the seaside resort of Scarborough in North Yorkshire. Original Publication: Picture Post - 5997 - A Trip To Scarborough - pub
Grand Canal; lone gondolier silhouetted against the dawn as it breaks over the Grand15th September 1951: A lone gondolier silhouetted against the dawn as it breaks over the Grand Canal in Venice. Original Publication: Picture Post - 5402 - Venice Party - pub