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Pink Floyds Inflatable Pig Battersea Power StationA 40-foot long inflatable pig suspended between two of the chimneys at Battersea Power Station, London, during a photoshoot for the cover of Pink Floyds album Animals, 6th November 1976
Dylan Thomas Drinking & SmokingWelsh poet Dylan Thomas (1914 - 1953) drinking a glass of beer and smoking while seated at a desk with stacks of his books of poetry, New York City, c. 1950. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Beach Pyjamas1934: A group of women wearing beach pyjamas. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Art At The SerpentineAn artist at work on the banks of the Serpentine, Hyde Park. (Photo by Ron Case/Getty Images)
The bow of the new 830-foot P&O liner Canberra on the day of its launch at BelfastThe massive bows of the new 830-foot P&O liner Canberra on the day of its launch at Belfast. The ceremony will be performed by Dame Pattie Menzies, wife of the Australian prime minister
Dutch Pavilion18th April 1958: The floodlit main entrance to the Brussels International Exhibition Centre. (Photo by Ron Case/Keystone/Getty Images)
Air Trials10th October 1955: A squadron of Gannet anti-submarine aircraft fly over the HMS Ark Royal during the carrier drill and flying trials in the English Channel
Sleeping Sound2nd April 1968: London Zoos famous polar bear Pipaluk snuggles up to its mother during snowfall. (Photo by Ron Case/Keystone/Getty Images)
France In Southampton7th January 1962: People on the quayside watch as the new 1035 ft French passenger liner France manoeuvres out of the Ocean Terminal at Southampton
Antic And Mary20th March 1957: The Admiralty tug Antic, left, leaves the SS Queen Mary in dock at Southampton, after it had been decided that the wind was too high for the ship to leave
Shipyard Strike18th March 1957: The empty shipyards on the River Wear, Sunderland in England during the shipbuilders strike. (Photo by Ron Case/Keystone/Getty Images)
Olympic Gymnasticscirca 1908: Gymnasts performing on the rings at the 1908 London Olympics. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Summer CyclingA crowd of spectators at White City for the 100 km cycle race, an event of the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
City Of LA Traincirca 1935: View of the Union Pacific Railroads City of Los Angeles train running ont he Overland Route. (Photo by Orville Logan Snider/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Tinsel Towncirca 1945: A view of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine at night, with artificial Christmas trees and decorations lining the road, Los Angeles, California
Flowers At NymansA summer flower bed at Nymans Garden, West Sussex, August 1969. (Photo by Kenneth Rittener/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Sea Of FacesThe sailor gazes down at the sea from the deck of his ship and sees the waves transformed into beautiful women. Original Artwork
Hamburg Harbourcirca 1754: Boats in Hamburg harbour. Original Artwork: Engraving by D J Martin. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Smiling AngelA statue of an angel situated in Reims Catherdral at the West Entrance, circa 1750. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Carrying Road LightsMen carrying road lights in cressets, circa 1550. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
CressetsFour designs of cressets used for street lamps, and carried by night watchmen, circa 1550. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Cresset BearerA watchman carrying a cresset, filled with burning oil or pitch, circa 1550. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Chemistry LaboratoryPeople at work in a chemistry laboratory. Original Artwork: Printed for J Hinton at the Kings Arms in St Pauls Churchyard Yard, 1747. Published in the Universal Magazine in December 1747
HarrowingFlemish farmers harrowing their fields, circa 1525. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Albrecht DurerAn illustration from Albrecht Durers Great Passion showing the sufferings of Christ, circa 1500. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
River FishingMen and women using nets and sticks to fish in a river, circa 1584. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
First CrusadeCrusaders in battle and the taking of Jerusalem, from a painted window of the Abbey of Saint Denys, circa 1098. Original Artwork
Busy HarvestersA busy harvesting scene, 1723. Original Artwork: From Le Nouveau Theatre d Agriculture et Menage des Champs, by Le Sieur Liger, pub. 1723. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Time For BedMary holding the baby Jesus in her arms while Joseph makes up a cot, circa 4 BC. Original Artwork: An engraving by Albrecht Altdorfer. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Doctors MeetingA group of 18th century doctors, circa 1750. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Map Of LondonA map of London by William Smith, for a book titled Description of England With Arms of the Nobility, published in 1488. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Apothecaries At WorkApothecaries making drugs from herbs. Original Artwork: By Roger Of Salerno, circa 1250. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Sowing SeedA farmer sows his seed while his dog chases birds which are eating from the bag of seed, circa 1100. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Bear BaitingA chained bear is baited with dogs and sticks, circa 1300. Original Artwork: From an illumination in the Louterell Psalter. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Silver SaleA merchant selling silver cups and a bowl, 1491.(Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
MoneychangerA moneychanger sitting at a table, 1478. Original Artwork: From a woodcut from Der Seele Troft (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Corsican MarchFrench troops marching in Corsica, circa 1700.(Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Family DrawingA family scene in the 15th century, circa 1450.(Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Stone RemediesA seller of orites (precious stones) as powerful remedies against the bites of animals, 1491.(Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Orange VictoryBattle of the Boyne when William of Orange claimed the throne of England by defeating James II who fled to France, 11th July 1690. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
InfantrymanAn English soldier armed with a caliver in the time of King James I, circa 1610.(Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Siege of MilanThe forces of Francis I of France breach the walls of Milan after besieging the city, October 1524. At the time, Milan was under threat from the plague and surrendered quickly
Battle Of MeauxRoyalist forces under the Comte de Foix subdue the peasant uprising known as the Jacquerie at Meaux in Brie, during the 100 Years War
ConsultationTwo people consulting with an oracle in ancient Greece, circa 600 BC. The priestess (right) is predicting the future while in a state of trance. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Prediction By ChickenA cage containing two chickens, circa 600 BC. In ancient Greece, the birds were thought to predict the future according to the manner of their feeding
Royal AcademyThe first Royal Academy in St Martins Lane, London, circa 1740. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Binding ReaperA Binding Reaper in a cornfield. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Great Plague Of Londoncirca 1665: A street scene during the Great Plague of London, which killed 20 per cent of the citys population between 1665 and 1666
Battle Of CullodenThe Battle of Culloden in Scotland, 16th April 1746. The battle resulted in a British victory over the Jacobites, who hoped to place Bonnie Prince Charlie on the throne. Published in 1780
Drunken BrawlA group of men fighting in an English tavern, circa 1675. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Early Hand GrenadesTwo early types of hand grenade, circa 1630. Original publication: La Pyrotechnie de Hanzelet Lorrain, by Jean Appier-Hanzelet, pub 1630. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Saint Teresa IntercedesSaint Teresa of Avila Interceding for Souls in Purgatory, an engraving by Schelte Adams Bolswert after a painting from the workshop of Peter Paul Rubens, circa 1600
Speeds Map Of EuropeA map of Europe and the coast of North Africa by cartographer John Speed, 1626. Around the edges are insets of the major European cities and their inhabitants. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Savoy PalaceA view across the Thames to the Savoy Palace, circa 1380. One of the finest noblemans houses in the capital, it was completely destroyed in the Peasants Revolt of 1381
Ancient Order Of DruidsA druid plays his harp over an altar fire, whilst in the forest behind, three people present a child to a hooded figure, circa 100 BCE
Wind EngineA group of farm animals grazing around an iron turbine wind engine on a farm. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Arch DruidAn Arch Druid in his judicial habit, circa 100 BCE. The druids were a class of ancient priests in western Europe, who were suppressed by the Romans in the first century CE. Aquatinted by R. Havell
HMS Royal SovereignThe Royal Navy first rate ship of the line HMS Royal Sovereign, circa 1720. The ship was launched in 1701. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Battle of Cape EcnomusThe Roman fleet defeats the Carthaginians at the Battle of Cape Ecnomus off the coast of Sicily during the First Punic War, 256 BC. Engraving by P.F. Tardieu after G. de St. Aubin, 1763
Roman WarshipA large Roman trireme warship, circa 300 BC. (Photo by Rischgitz/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Roman FleetA fleet of Roman warships, circa 300 BC. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Praetorian GuardThe Praetorian Guard, bodyguards to the Roman Emperor, circa 50 AD. From a bas relief in the Louvre. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Roman LadiesThree Roman ladies wearing the traditional stola or dress, circa 50 AD. Published in The History of Costume by Braun & Schneider. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
The PhysicianA 16th Century physician with an elderly woman. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Venetian FashionVenetian fashion of the 16th Century, showing how a dress (left) can also be worn folded open to reveal the breeches and elevated shoes worn underneath (left). (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Syphilis TreatmentPhysicians treating a man and a woman suffering with syphilis, circa 1450. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
16th Century BrewingMen at work in a brewery, circa 1550. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Monkeys Laundering RuffsAn engraving satirising the new fashion for ruffs, depicting monkeys dressed in human costume, starching and laundering their neckwear, circa 1635
Washing GroundA 19th century engraving of a group of women doing their laundry at a public washing ground, 1582. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Human SacrificeA teocalli or Mesoamerican temple pyramid in Mexico, with a priest offering human sacrifice on the top, circa 1500. An engraving by J. Chapman for the Encyclopaedia Londinensis, 1817
Pickpocketcirca 1830: A woman picks the pocket of an unsuspecting man reading a notice in the street. Title reads Lisles Play Upon Words A Diving Belle. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Foxy Christmascirca 1900: A fox holds a Christmas verse in its paws. Title reads with Mr Brer Foxs compliments. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
HolywellThe north view of St. Winefreds Well and Chapel in the County of Flint, Holywell, Flintshire, Wales, circa 1700. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Hedon Church, Yorkshire, circa 1750. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Early Blood DonorAn early blood transfusion from a dog to a man, circa 1670. A 17th century woodcut. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Surgical ToolsEarly surgical instruments for the amputation of limbs, including two saws, 1634. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
The Wounded ManAn illustration from a medieval medical textbook, showing a man pierced by a number of swords, knives and arrows, circa 1300. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Surgical ToolsEarly surgical instruments for the amputation of limbs, used by French surgeon Jacques Guillemeau, 1612. They include knives, pincers, saws and a needle and thread
Medieval DoctorsMedieval doctors gather round a patients sickbed, circa 1400. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Parable Of The TalentsAn engraved depiction of The parable of the talents from the New Testament Book of Matthew 25:14-30, circa 1700. The parable tells of three servants
Rustic SceneFarmworkers till the soil with horse-drawn ploughs. Original Artwork: From La Nouvelle Rustique, published in 1755. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Burning Bridge11th April 1758: Crowds look on as the temporary wooden bridge adjacent to Old London Bridge is destroyed by fire. The fire was thought to have been arson by watermen opposed to the increased
Windsor Castlecirca 1760: Cattle graze whilst figures sit and walk in the grounds of Windsor Castle, the castle buildings rising from a mound beyond. Original Artwork: Engraved for The Complete English Traveller
