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Brighton Pavilioncirca 1825: The Indian-style domes of the Royal Pavilion at Brighton, built by Henry Holland and John Nash for King George IV, then Prince of Wales. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
The Fleet Prison1846: Inmates playing ball games in the racket-ground of Fleet Prison, a debtors prison in London. Original Publication: Illustrated London News - pub. 1846 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Hussarcirca 1812: A British hussar or private of the XVth or Kings Light Dragoons. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Cycling Couple1874: A couple posing in front of a backdrop on early bicycles with Stanley type wheels. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Greek Soldier1815: A private in the Greek light infantry. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Silver Tankardcirca 1870: A silver beer mug with an initialled handle, a hinged lid and stamped with a hallmark just below the lip. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
The Original Polkacirca 1860: A moustachioed young man and a girl in long braids dance the original polka on page one of Julliens Celebrated Polkas, dedicated to Mr E Coulon. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Japanese General1867: A Japanese soldier sitting next to a tall bow and a bundle of arrows. (Photo by Felice Beato/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Queen Calendar1893: An elegant couple spend summer picnicking amidst the roses and winter sipping drinks amidst the holly on the 1893 Queen Calendar, a supplement to The Queen magazine
Windsor Kitchen1818: Culinary staff at work in the huge vaulted kitchen at Windsor Castle. Original Artist: By Stephanoff. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Watering Place1795: A young woman in morning dress and long green gloves sits reading in a quiet spot on the sea front. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Routed Cossackcirca 1800: A Russian Cossack fleeing from a fight, holding the reins in his teeth in order to clutch his purse and valuables. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Westminster Fire16th October 1834: The old Palace of Westminster on the north bank of the River Thames is destroyed by a conflagration. The site is now occupied by the Houses of Parliament
English Eccentricity1829: A Frenchman approaches English stereotype John Bull with the words Ah! Monsieur Bull! I am ver glad to have seen you now. Permettez moi to congratulate you
Mounting1857: One man holds the horses head while another helps a Victorian lady onto its back. Original Publication: From The Ladies Equestrian Guide by Mrs Stirling Clarke
Conversation Anglaisecirca 1800: Three men temper the tedium of an English conversation with a stiff drink. Original Artist: By Martinet. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
French Holidaycirca 1800: Traveling in France - or - Le Depart du Diligence. A group of holidaymakers board their carriage after a night in a French inn. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
News Boycirca 1900: A London news boy selling copies of a newspaper. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Newtons Housecirca 1812: The house of English physicist and mathematician, Sir Isaac Newton (1642 - 1727), in Orange Street, near Leicester Square, London
Drury Lane Theatrecirca 1790: The Old Theatre Royal Drury Lane designed by Sir Christopher Wren and opened in 1674. This front which stood in Bridges street was built by order of David Garrick
Irish Jig1906: Irish villagers dancing a traditional Irish Jig. Original Publication: The OULD IRISH JIG Then a fig for the new fashioned waltzes imported from Spain and from France
Kenilworth Castlecirca 1920: A rustic wood-built bridge leading into the grounds and ruins of Kenilworth Castle. Although the presence of a castle on this site dates from the 11th century
Royal Exchangecirca 1800: Exterior of the Royal Exchange and Johns Coffee House, London. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Nabbing A Smugglercirca 1830: Scotch Harry makes off on his Fast Trotter on a journey to the North with bags of peculation, frustrating the revenue officers
Boragecirca 1800: The blue flowers and feathery stems of the borage plant. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Hindu Girlcirca 1850: A young Hindu woman kneeling by the bank of a river. Her long hair is dressed in a plait. Original Publication: From a watercolour by Fanny Corbaux. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Romany Beautycirca 1850: A young Romany woman wearing a pearl bracelet. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Nelsons Flagship HMS VictoryThe Royal Navy first rate ship of the line, HMS Victory, circa 1800. The ship is best known for its role as Nelsons flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Pioneer Loco1852: The large smoke stacked steam engine Pioneer, the first locomotive used in California. The wood burning vehicle was nicknamed The Elephant because of its size
Morning Market1872: The Sunday morning market in the New Cut, in Londons Lambeth area. Two policemen stand chatting next to a vegetable stand. Original Publication: Illustrated London News - pub
Great Britain1845: The promenade deck of the Great Britain, the first iron-hulled screw propeller-driven passenger liner. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, she was launched in 1843
Great Western1846: The wooden paddle steamer Great Western, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, is caught in a severe gale. Original Publication: Illustrated London News - pub
Balaklava25th October 1854: The charge of the Light Brigade at the battle of Balaklava during the Crimean War. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Wolfgang Mozartcirca 1789: Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791). (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Spinning YarnA woman spinning yarn at a spinning wheel, circa 1800. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Ashby de la ZouchThe Castle at Ashby de la Zouch, The Castle was the setting for the fictional tournament in Ivanhoe, circa 1800. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Marshalsea CourtThe racquet court of the Marshalsea, in Southwark, south London, 1800. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Marshalsea CourtThe Palace Court of the Marshalsea, in Southwark, south London, 1800. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
One More Puffcirca 1870: A man smoking opium in a restaurant in China. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Russian Theatre2nd January 1800: The Stone Theatre in St Petersburg, associated with Alexander Dargomyzhsky who composed several operas which were produced in the city
Reindeer6th November 1800: The reindeer, a deer indigenous to the Arctic and subarctic regions of Europe and Asia. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Hohenlinden3rd December 1800: Battle of Hohenlinden in Bavaria where the French army under General Moreau defeated the Austrians under Archduke John. Original Artist - A Sandoz
Rope-Yardcirca 1802: Rope-makers spin and comb fibres of hemp. Original Publication: From Pines Microcosm (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Charibbee Indians1802: A family of Charibbee Indians, natives of the Lesser Antilles. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Ship-Wright1804: A ship-wright at work building a ship. Original Artwork: Engraving pub. in 1804 by Tabart & Co. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Up A Treecirca 1805: A member of Lewis and Clarks exploratory team hiding up a tree after having shot a bear. Original Publication: From Journal of Voyages by Peter Gass - pub 1811
St Albans Abbey1805: A group standing around an open grave by the Abbey Church of St Albans, Hertfordshire, England. Original Artwork: Engraving by R. Roffe from a drawing by G. Shepherd
Slaughterman1st January 1805: A farm worker stands over the body of a cow, which he has just felled with a blow from his long-handled hammer. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
