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First Fire EngineOctober 1902: The crew sit on board Londons first motor-driven fire engine. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Evening Wear1902: A gentlemans evening dress, of tailcoat and white tie. Tailor & Cutter - pub. 1902 (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Hair Fashions1883: The latest fashions in hair styles. Original Publication: The Queen - pub. 1883 (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Coal Heavercirca 1820: A coalman delivers a sack of coal to a domestic residence through a coal hole in the street. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Slave Barracooncirca 1850: Armed guards watching a slave being whipped outside a slave enclosure. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Football ?1870: Football as played at Rugby school. The ball is round, but the goal posts are more reminiscent of rugby. Original Publication: The Graphic - pub
Christmas Traincirca 1865: The Christmas train on the Eastern Counties Railway being loaded up with Christmas parcels and luggage by passengers, helped by porters
Ferry Boatcirca 1860: The arrival of the Channel Steamer at Boulogne. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Rat-Catchingcirca 1875: Spectators at the Turnspit in Quakers Alley watching a dog catching rats in a pit. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Euston Station1837: A platform at Eustion Station, part of the London and Birmingham Railroad. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
So Pure A Thingcirca 1860: A scene from the poem The Eve of St Agnes by Keats. The beautiful Madeline stands by her bed, with a lute at her side and a stained glass window in the background
Field Battle18th June 1815: The Scots Greys charge forward at the Battle of Waterloo, Belgium, during the Napoleonic Wars. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Hindu Godscirca 1800: Hindu gods Rama and Sita enthroned, attended by Ramals three brothers while the faithful monkey god Hanuman receives his orders. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Mark Twain1870: American writer Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known as Mark Twain (1835 - 1910). (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Lewis Carrollcirca 1860: British mathematician, author and photographer Charles Lutwidge Dogson (1832 - 1898), who wrote several books under the pseudonym of Lewis Carroll. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Family Scenecirca 1850: A scene depicting family life. Young girls are sewing, reflecting the belief at the time that children should be taught the tasks of their sex at an early age
Cutty Sarkcirca 1890: The nineteenth century tea clipper Cutty Sark
Before The Weddingcirca 1855: Before The Wedding, by Js Jouravleu, exhibited at Crystal Palace, London. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Turnpike Gate1802: A family passing through a turnpike gate in a horse and cart. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Dinner At Homecirca 1820: A young woman serving a meal to guests at home. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
William Morris14th March 1877: English artist, designer, writer, leader of the Arts & Craft Movement and early socialist William Morris (1834 - 1896) who is best remembered for his wallpaper designs
A Game Of Whistcirca 1830: Tom and Jerry enjoy a card game among the swell broad coves. An engraving by I R & G Cruikshank. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Reformation PlunderCirca 1537, The Dissolution of the Monasteries. King Henry VIIIs men orchestrating the seizure of property from a monastery during the Reformation. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Coming AshoreCirca 1750, Smugglers coming ashore. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Stag PartyCirca 1387, A medieval hunting party let loose the hounds on a fleeing stag
Moses And AaronCirca 1475 BC, Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh at the time of the series of ten plagues. Original Artist: By Gustave Dore (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Grand Polish Ball, Guildhall in London, circa 1848Ladies and gentlemen bearing small Polish pennants during a Grand Polish Ball at the Guildhall in London, circa 1848
Fictional Shopcirca 1870: Victorians window shopping at the Old Curiosity Shop, 14 Portsmouth Street, Lincolns Inn. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
The RocketEnglish railway engineer George Stephensons locomotive Rocket comes in first at the trials competition held at Rainhill Bridge, 1829. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Riding A La Mode1st August 1812: A high waisted riding costume worn with a tall crowned and feathered hat. An illustration from 34th number, New Series of La Belle Assemblee. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Sacking TavistockCirca 800 AD, The sacking of Tavistock, Devon, by the Danes. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Building TowerCirca 1450, Men at work building a circular tower with large stones. Original Artwork: Manuscript in the collection of the British Museum, London. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Get Medieval On YouCirca 1250, A depiction of medieval surgery and the setting of limbs from a 13th century treatise on surgery. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
ResurrectionCirca 33 AD, Angels kneeling on either side of Jesus Christ as he lifts his arms to heaven before his resurrection. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Christ PreachingCirca 30 AD, Christ preaching in the wilderness. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Purging The TempleCirca 30 AD, Jesus Christ drives the money changers from the temple, saying that they have made the Lords house a den of robbers
ReunitedCirca 1400 BC, Joseph introduces his father Jacob to Pharaoh. Original Artist: By Sir E J Poynter (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Titians DavidCirca 1500, David and Goliath as painted by Venetian artist Titian. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Great Council Of VeniceMembers of the Great Council of Venice leaving their chamber in the Doges Palace after an adjournment, circa 1500. Painted in 1872 by L. Mouchoty (Photo by Rischgitz/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
The Hulton ArchivesFine Art Storehouse The Hulton Archives
Bathing Belle1894: A Victorian woman dressed for the beach. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)
Valentines Daycirca 1860: Two victorian women admiring Valentine cards, in a domestic setting. London Stereoscopic Company Comic Series - 75 (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)
Guardian Angelcirca 1865: The ghost of a woman appears to a girl at prayer by her bedside. London Stereoscopic Company Comic Series - 183 (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)
City Policeman1896: Policeman on duty near Bank station, London. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)
Gold Cup Day1839: Owners and jockeys with their horses in front of the Grand Stand at Ascot on Gold Cup Day. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
The Epsom Derby1791: The Derby sweepstakes at the Epsom racecourse in Surrey. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Swedish Palacecirca 1900: A steam yacht is berthed at a quay outside the Royal Palace, Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
To Versailles5th October 1789: A mob armed with spears, pikes and a cannon set off to attack the royal palace at Versailles in the early stages of the French Revolution. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Queens Carriagecirca 1850: A sign next to one of Queen Victorias childhood carriages advertises the pedigree of the coach builders Cole & Sons which was built in 1828. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Victoria Riflescirca 1850: The 1st Middlesex Victoria Rifles, the 4th volunteer Battalion Kings Royal Rifle Corps. Rischgitz Collection (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Coronation Ordercirca 1875: The order usually followed for those taking part in the coronation of a British monarch. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Jubilee Crowds22nd June 1897: Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee procession outside St Pauls Cathedral, London. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)
CelebratingJuly 1669, A Great Firework display to celebrate the investiture of Charles XI of Sweden with the Order of the Garter by Charles II of England. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Royal Return1690, Fireworks at Covent Garden, London to celebrate the triumphant return of William III from Ireland. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Imperial CrownCirca 935, The Imperial Crown of the Holy Roman Empire, often called the Crown of Charlemagne. The Latin inscription reads Per Me Reges Regnant, Kings Rule Through Me
Christmas CheerCirca 1670, A troupe of mummers perform a Christmas masque at the royal court of King Charles II. The troupe follow the large figure of Father Christmas who bears the traditional wassail bowl
Firework Display1688, The firework display on the Thames, London, in honour of King William III and Queen Mary at their coronation. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Preparing For Kill1749, King George IIs royal firework display in Green Park, St James, London goes horribly wrong when the right wing catches fire
Battle Of BreitenfeldThe First Battle of Breitenfeld, one of the battles fought during the Thirty Years War (1618 - 1648), fought 17th September 1631 near the village of Breitenfeld, Saxony, now a suburb of Leipzig
Sultan In ProcessionSultan Yusef ben Hassan (1882 - 1927) of Morocco rides in procession through the streets of Casablanca, Morocco, circa 1920. (Photo by Rischgitz/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Buckingham PalaceThe frontage of Buckingham Palace, the London home of the British royal family, circa 1910. In 1913, the palace was given a new facade by architect Sir Aston Webb
Roman WarshipA large Roman trireme warship, circa 300 BC. (Photo by Rischgitz/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Battle Of ChesmaThe Russian Baltic fleet defeats the Turkish fleet at the Battle of Chesma off Anatolia, during the Russo-Turkish Wars, 7th July 1770. (Photo by Rischgitz/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Army Chaplaincirca 1850: A chaplain of the Russian army. Rischgitz Collection (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
The Scots Guardcirca 1880: Uniforms of the Scots Guards. Rischgitz Collection (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
The Kings Own1889: A private of the 25th Kings Own Scottish Borderers stands to attention by his sentry box. The regiment was raised by the Earl of Leven in 1689 to secure Edinburgh for William of Orange
Ships On Sydney CoveA view looking west over Sydney Cove, New South Wales, Australia, circa 1850. (Photo by Rischgitz/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
La EscoltaThe Archbishops carriage passes down La Escolta, the main street of Manila in the Philippines, circa 1910. (Photo by Rischgitz/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
El ToroA mounted torero spears the bull during a Spanish bullfight, 1843. Engraving by W. B. Scott after Wildrake, the title page of The Book of Sports, British and Foreign, 1843
Garrett SubmarineThe Garrett submarine torpedo boat, designed and built by Reverend George Garrett and named Resurgam, January 1880. (Photo by Rischgitz/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Debtors YardThe debtors exercise ground at Newgate Prison, London, 1809. (Photo by Rischgitz/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Prayers At The WellCatholic pilgrims pray at the Sacred Well in Lourdes, southwestern France, circa 1880. (Photo by Rischgitz/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
The BumpsA group of boys using a sheet to toss and catch one of their fellows, circa 1850. (Photo by Rischgitz/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Junior EscapologistsOne boy watches as two others race each-other to escape from their bonds, circa 1850. (Photo by Rischgitz/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Massacre Of The DruidsThe Roman massacre of the Celtic Druids on the Isle of Anglesey in 61 AD. (Photo by Rischgitz/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Moonlight ChargeThe Moonlight Charge of the Household Cavalry at the Battle of Kassassin, during the Anglo-Egyptian War, 28th August 1882. By George Seymour, from a sketch by Frederic Villiers
Extracting TreasurePrize Agents Extracting Treasure after the capture of Delhi by the British, during the Indian Rebellion of 1857
Litoral BirdsVarious seabirds on the shore, circa 1800. From left to right, a Richardsons skua, a black-toed gull, a Glaucous gull, a lesser tern and a black tern
Birds Of PreyFive birds of prey, circa 1800. From left to right, a gyrfalcon, a peregrine falcon, a goshawk, a kite or glead, and a female kestrel. An engraving by J. Bishop after a drawing by J. Stewart
Papal VestmentsPapal vestments, 1839. (Photo by Rischgitz/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Merchant Of VeniceSalanio and Salarino encounter Shylock on a street in Venice, in Act III, Scene I of Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice, circa 1596. A watercolour by Sir John Gilbert, RA
Mens Fashions, 1845Illustration depicting two men, each wearing a coat and carrying cane, 1845. One holds a hat in his hand while the other is wearing his, with his back turned to the viewer
Yeoman Of The GuardIllustration of a Yeoman of the Guard, in uniform holding a pike, circa 1850. (Photo by Rischgitz/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
