Images Dated 22nd May 2019

French prestigious Ocean Liner Normandie

Undated picture of the French prestigious Ocean Liner Normandie. The Normandie was built in Saint-Nazaire for Compagnie Gnrale Transatlantique and launched 29 October 1932. It was the largest and fastest ship in the world and many considered it the greatest of all ocean liners. In 1942, while being converted to a troopship during World War II, Normandie caught fire, capsized, and sank in New-York harbour. Although she was salvaged at great expense, restoration was deemed too costly, and she was scrapped in October 1946. (Photo by - / AFP)

Joseph Chamberlain torch-lit goodbye, 1902

The journey of Mr Chamberlain: Birmingham's torch-lit goodbye. Joseph Chamberlain was entertained by his fellow citizens at a banquet in Birmingham. They were escorted part of the way home to Highbury by 4000 torchbearers. Mr Chamberlain's carriage is seen here leaving the Town Hall. Date: 1902

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Basket of kittens WSA01_01_18931

A view of a basket containing four kittens, posed on a carved table-top. Entitled A Basket of Mischief'.1930s-1940s. Walter Scott Collection

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