25th Collection (page 7)

25th Street - Ogden, Utah Date: circa 1910

Motorboat Race in Kiel Harbour during Kiel Week. The inset portrait depicts Frederick William Victor Augustus Ernest (German)

Global methane concentration, 2004
Global methane concentration. Map showing the concentration of methane (CH4) gas in the stratosphere (about 10-50 kilometres in altitude) on 25th July 2004

Drawing of the Great Comet of 1881. Also known as C/1881 K1, 1881 III, and 1881b, this comet was discovered on 22 May 1881 by the Australian astronomer John Tebbutt (1834-1916)

Hotel Arlington, New York
Hotel Arlington, 25th Street, New York City, America

Lowestoft - The damage of the bombardment of 1918
Lowestoft - Graphic illustration of the damage caused by bombardment to a private house on the Esplanade from the German Fleet of April 25th 1916

The Jameson Raid: A Courtroom scene
A court room scene in the trial of Doctor Jameson and his officers at Bow Street, February 25th 1896. The prisoners from left to right are as follows: H.N Grenfell, K.J.F Smith, C.H Villiers, J

Battle of Neuve Chapelle 1915
The ruins of Neuve Chapelle after it was taken in the battle by 25th Brigade on the Western Front in France during World War I in March 1915

Happy Christmas Hours by W. Bryce Hamilton
Drawn for The Sphere Chistmas Number this image shows a group of people skating on a Winters Day

Tea Cultivation in British India
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British troops in Vladivostock
British troops, from either the 9th Battalion Hampshire Regiment or 25th Battalion Middlesex Regiment, parade in Vladivostock, their first port of call on their way to Omsk, in Siberia

Bright Young People
Group photograph of William Acton, Mrs Arthur Bendir, Elizabeth Ponsonby, Harry Melville and Babe Plunket-Greene taken at the fancy dress ball hosted by David

The Sketch, April 1956
A coloured illustration for the front cover of The Sketch, depicting a couple embracing on a floral background

The Sketch Front Cover 1956
A colour illustration for the front cover page of The Sketch, showing a lady standing in drizzling rain with a bright red umbrella

Mistletoe, by D Egville
Comic strip styled illustration showing a mans catastrophic attempt to hang a bunch of mistletoe

St Johns Bridge, Cambridge- During The May Races, by A. E
An illustration showing a romatic night-time gondola ride

Film still from Mutiny On The Bounty
Mutiny On The Bounty, an M.G.M film about seafaring and romance, staring Charles Laughton and Clark Gable. The film still shows Charles Laughton as Bligh, with Burkitt (Donald Crisp) and Ellison

Home With The Milk! By Cecil Aldin
A colour illustration from Cecil Aldins Woogles Series, showing two tired dogs sleeping on the door step after a night out on the town

Suzanne Lenglen taking a shot
French tennis player Suzanne Lenglen preparing to defend her Wimbledon title in 1921. Lenglen dominated womens tennis during the early 1920s

Two scenes from Peter Pan
Peter Pan at the Duke of Yorks theatre, Peter Pans shadow and the Darlings return

A Royal Group from Balmoral
A royal group at Balmoral, Scotland in 1898 showing, from left; Princess Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein, The Princess Leiningen, Princess Victoria of Wales, Queen Victoria, Princess Henry of Prussia

For Valour : British Officers and N. C. Os who have been aw
From top left: 2nd Lieut David Nelson V.C. ( L Battery, R.H.A); Capt Theodore Wright. (Royal Engineers); Capt H.S. Ranken (Royal Army Medical Corps); Capt F.O. Grenfell (9th Lancers); Lieut J.H.S

Awarded the Victoria Cross: Lance-Corporal Charles Alfred Ja
heroism

Sir Marc Isambard Brunel, 1843
Engraving showing Sir Marc Isambard Brunel (1769-1849), the French engineer and inventor, as he appeared at the opening of the Thames Tunnel, from Rotherhithe to Wapping, on 25th March 1843

British Soldiers playing Bounce the Beecham, Hong Kong, 19
Series of photographs showing members of the 25th and 40th Companies of the Royal Engineers playing the Bounce the Beecham game invented by William Heath Robinson, Hong Kong, 1910

British reserves leaving their trenches during an advance
A photograph of British reserves leaving their trenches on the morning of 25th September 1916 as part of the continued British offensive which had begun along the Western front in July that year

Anti-aircraft machine-gun
An anti-aeroplane machine-gun, part of the Parisian defences against air attacks

An airmans altitude helmet, for high altitude flights
The 25th year of heavier-than-air machines, an airmans altitude helmet. A dinner for the anniversary was staged at the Science Museum, the historic biplane, loaned by Orville Wright

British troops charging at Loos
An illustration showing British troops charging over German trenches at the Battle of Loos. Between September 25th and October 13th, the British lost over 8000 out of 30, 000 men

Anti-aircraft battery
A typical battery of special anti-aircraft guns defending Paris against zeppelins and aeroplanes

A Poste D ecoute
A French listening-post for early detection of enemy aircraft

Dug-out at Christmas
A drawing by a British officer of a typical officers dug-out on the Western Front during Christmas 1915

Sevre Garden & Exhib
The Sevres company pavillon, designed by Patout and Ventre with gardens designed by Henri Rapin at the L Exposition Internationale Des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes, Paris

A Calculating machine
The control panel of the automatic sequence-controlled calculating machine at Manchester University; showing the monitor cathode-ray tube with Dr. T. Kilburn (left) and Professor F. C

Fly-wheel at St. Denis
A huge fly-wheel dynamo at St. Denis station, used to light Paris. There were eight dynamos at the St. Denis station, producing a high tension current of 2250 volts and 210 amps

Mr. Lairds ship-building yard, Liverpool
Engraving of Mr. Lairds ship-building yard in Liverpool. Iron ship-building on an extensive scale originated from this prolific ship-yard

Pantomime at Drury Lane theatre
A crowd gathered outside Drury Lane Theatre waiting to attend a pantomime for Christmas

Wife of William McKinley
WIFE OF WILLIAM MCKINLEY Ida Saxon. Married on January 25, 1871 to Willian McKinley, 25th President of the United States

Landing cable at Porthcurnew Bay
Engraving of the landing of cable for the Falmouth, Gibralter and Mediterranean Telegraph at Porthcurnew Bay, Cornwall

Helen Wills
Cartoon by Matt of Helen Wills, American tennis player

Metropolitan Gallery in Telegraph Street
Women at work in the Metropolitan Gallery in Telegraph Street receiving telegraphs for the London area

Steljes type-printing telegraph recorder
A photograph of Steljes type-printing telegraph recorder, able to automatically transmit and print messages through a phone line, while callers were still conversing

The railway from Bettws-Y-Coed to Festiniog, North Wales
The river Lledr at Bryn-Y-Fedw, near Dolwyddelan. Part of the route of the London and North Western Railway, opening up tourism for this picturesque part of Wales in the 1870 s

Curiosities and ingenuities from the Patent Office; A marine
A sketch showing an example of a curious design sent to the Patent Office in 1920, of a marine life saving apparatus which was also submersible

Curiosities and ingenuities from the Patent Office; Helmet w
An illustration of a curious design sent to the Patent Office in 1920, showing a man wearing a hat with a gun mounted on it

The damaged gun of H. M.s Thunderer, condition of the turret
H.M.S Thunderer, the damage caused by the bursting of the 38 ton gun. The gun exploded during a practice exercise because of a fault

Curiosities and ingenuities from the Patent Office; A person
An illustration showing a curious design sent to the Patent Office in 1920, of a bizarre head covering with design features such as a window and ventilation

William McKinleys Father
WILLIAM McKINLEYs FATHER William McKinley, father of the 25th President of the United States

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"25th: A Journey through Time and Triumphs" Step into the past with Cecil Aldin's captivating artwork in "For What We Are About to Receive, " a visual feast that transports us to another era. The International Air Rally Poster showcases the thrill of aviation, reminding us of the boundless possibilities that take flight on this momentous 25th occasion. In The Sketch Midsummer Number, immerse yourself in an enchanting collection of stories and illustrations that celebrate this special day. Feel the invigorating relief of Ellimans embrocation as it soothes your senses on this remarkable 25th anniversary. Indulge in a sumptuous dinner at Savoy Hotel, graciously hosted by Alexander Duckham, where laughter and camaraderie fill the air on this auspicious day. Bra - vo. David Wright's artistic prowess shines through his masterpiece, capturing our attention and admiration on this significant 25th milestone. Uncover the mystery surrounding Earl of Crawford tomb robbery in 1881 – a tale that adds intrigue to our journey through time today. "The Day before Christmas: Gathering the Holly" by Millar Watt evokes warmth and joy as we prepare for festivities on this cherished 25th celebration. Mr. Lloyd George's presence reminds us of influential figures who have shaped history, leaving their mark on this memorable 25th event. Nancy Cunard graces The Sketch cover with her elegance and charisma, symbolizing empowerment and beauty during these transformative times. Witness Shackleton's extraordinary encounters with royalty as he pushes boundaries in exploration – a testament to human resilience on this remarkable 25th occasion. Study every detail in the diagram of Wright Brothers' aeroplane; marvel at their groundbreaking invention which forever changed our world since its creation twenty-five years ago.