Behind Collection

Her Majestys Australian Ship (HMAS) Melbourne (21) shown with its complement of Douglas A-4G Skyhawks of 805 Squadron RAN ranged for entering port

Bricklayers 1827
A bricklayer standing on a rather precarious looking scaffold. His assistant mixes mortar behind him; his hod for carrying bricks etc is nearby

Landlord and Bar Sign
Due to the number of customers trying to pay for drinks by cheque, the landlords sign in this London pub makes it clear that draughts, not overdrafts, are available behind the bar

Oxnead Hall, Norfolk
A fine print of a splendid example of a stately home - Oxnead Hall, Norfolk, with its terrace and walled garden, and woods behind

The Tube Station, c. 1932 (linocut printed in colours on tissue Japan)
659543 The Tube Station, c.1932 (linocut printed in colours on tissue Japan) by Power, Cyril Edward (1874-1951); 25.5x29 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tube Station)

Boys Watching Brass Band
Three little boys stand behind a picket gate and watch a brass band playing in a bandstand

Pin-up Girl playing card by Arthur Ferrier
A cheeky blonde pin-up girl viewed from behind, with a rather transparent hat barely covering her modesty. Date: c.1950

Mans body. Nude man with outstretched arms, seen from behind

Model T Fords
Automobile (Cars). Fleet of four Model T Fords parked outside behind a building for salesmen of Peter Doelgers Healthful Beverage

Catford Evacuees
A group of excited evacuee schoolchildren wait with their nurses on the platform of Catford train station in south east London. (Note the barrage balloon behind them)

Alice and Humpty Dumpty
" If he smiled much more the ends of his mouth might meet behind, " she thought

ballerina's back 2
Young beautiful ballerina is posing in studio. Alexander Yakovlev

Pearly King & Queen 1920
A Pearl King and Queen with a seaside studio backdrop behind them

Mountains / Cir Mhor
A dramatic impression of the mountains of Cir Mhor and Goatfell (behind), on the Isle of Arran, Scotland. Date: 1950s

The Sketch Front Cover, Winter 1955
A colour illustration of the Winter Sports number of The Sketch, from 1955, showing a woman in her skiing clothes, with a majestic mountain range behind her

The Hesse-Cassel and Greek royal families
The youngest daughters of Vicky, Princess Royal of Great Britain and Empress of Prussia, the Princesses Sophie and Margarete of Prussia with their husbands and children at Friedrichshof in 1904

Queen Victoria and children in mourning at Windsor
Queen Victoria with her daughters, Vicky (Crown Princess of Prussia, standing behind), Alice (kneeling) and her son Prince Alfred, mourning Prince Albert

Bishops mitre, Paris, France, Europe

Statue of George Washington in front of Federal Hall, Wall Street, with the New York Stock Exchange behind, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Flashman and Tom

Public Drying Ground
The only public laundry Drying Ground in Scotland, on Glasgow Green. Behind is the John Templeton carpet factory, designed after the Doges Palace, Venice

Boulton Paul Defiant fighter; Second World War, 1940

Greenwich Park
A fine view from Greenwich Park, London, with the National Maritime Museum in the foreground. The central building is the Queens House, Royal Naval College behind

Slievemore, Achill Island - a view of a road with girl, to a cottage and mountain behind. (Location: Republic of Ireland; County Mayo; Achill Island). Date: circa early 1900s

The gardens of the Villa Cimbrone in Ravello, Amalfi coast, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Campania, Italy, Europe

Hogarth, Four Times of the Day, Evening
Hogarth, Four Times of the Day, 3. Evening. The original Sadlers Wells Theatre building can be seen on the left. A cow is being milked, suggesting that it is around five o clock

Viking on British Shore
A formidable Viking warrior stands on a British shore, with a longship behind him

Commune Barricade
To the death ! Communards make a desperate sortie from behind a barricade in the rue Saint-Martin, Paris

A climber looks towards Mawenzi from near the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro at dawn, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Women wearing embroidered veils at Holy Mass, Beit Jala, West Bank, Palestine National Authority, Middle East

Travelling Charlady
A travelling charlady, up a ladder, cleaning a front door, her motorcycle with its Stop Me For Cleaning, No Job Too Small sign, parked behind her!

Nelson on Shore
HORATIO, LORD NELSON standing on a rocky shore, while a line of warships sails past behind him

Summit ridge of Mont Blanc, 4810m, Chamonix, French Alps, France, Europe

Dickens / Haunted / Fp
THE HAUNTED MAN the unhappy haunted man of the title gazes into the fire, while his own ghost lurks behind him

Hiker on Longs Peak Trail, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Exploring Party / Doyle
The exploring party: Professor Challenger, with Malnone on his right, Lord Ruxton on his left, Professor Summerlee standing behind

A Concert behind the Lines by Fortunino Matania
Somewhere in France - a concert behind the lines. A concert troupe or divisional entertainment company often made up of a mix of professional and amateur actors

Brotherly Affection; Affetto fraterno, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
1197530 Brotherly Affection; Affetto fraterno, c. 1900 (oil on canvas) by Chierici, Gaetano (1838-1920); 33x42 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Waterworks, Belfast - a view over the water to houses behind and the Cavehill. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast). Date: circa early 1900s

Slemish and the Braid - a copy negative view of the river in the foreground and the mountain behind. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Slemish). Date: circa early 1900s

The Old Stocks of Dromore - a view of a man in the stocks with a policeman beside, to the right are a crowd of boys. The posters on the wall behind are interesting

WW1 Recruitment Poster -- Whos Absent?
Whos Absent? - Is It You? Chromolithograph recruitment poster, published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee. Printed by Andrew Reid and Company Limited, 50 Grey Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

DUBLIN 1960S
O Connell Street, Dublin, Ireland, looking north from the River Liffey. In the centre is the bronze O Connell Monument, the G.P.O, Building and Nelson Monument behind. Date: 1960s

British Saloon Car Championship
Two Racing Mini Coopers battle for position. British Saloon Car Championship, Silverstone, 10 July 1965

Promenaders
circa 1930: Promenade des Anglais, Nice, with the Casino de la Jetee in the background. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Picture No. 10870473
Female Black Bear watching from behind tree (Ursus americanus) Date:

Blonde Bikini Model
Female model in a bikini in a rowing boat, her arms behind her head in a relaxed pose. Date: 1960s

Medical zodiac, 15th century diagram
Medical zodiac. 15th century diagram with Latin text illustrating how the human body relates to the zodiac signs. Such information was used in medical practices, such as bloodletting

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"Unveiling the hidden stories: Behind the scenes of history" Step into a world where secrets unfold, as we explore the untold tales behind captivating images. From Her Majesty's Australian Ship (HMAS) Melbourne (21), sailing through uncharted waters, to the grandeur of Oxnead Hall in Norfolk, each frame holds a story waiting to be discovered. Intriguingly, young boys captivated by a brass band reveal their dreams and aspirations. Meanwhile, Bricklayers 1827 showcases the craftsmanship that built our cities brick by brick – an ode to forgotten hands that shaped our landscapes. A landlord and his bar sign whisper tales of camaraderie and laughter shared within those walls. A pin-up girl playing card by Arthur Ferrier transports us back to an era when innocence met desire on every corner. The enigmatic silhouette of a man's body leaves us pondering mysteries yet unsolved. Model T Fords remind us of an age when automobiles revolutionized transportation and brought freedom within reach for all. Catford Evacuees capture both resilience and heartache during times of war – children torn from their homes but finding solace in newfound friendships. Alice and Humpty Dumpty take us down the rabbit hole into Lewis Carroll's whimsical wonderland. Pearly King & Queen 1920 epitomize London's vibrant culture with their intricate pearl-adorned attire – symbols of unity amidst diversity. The Sketch Front Cover, Winter 1955 invites us into a world where artistry meets imagination in vivid colors on glossy pages. Behind each image lies countless stories waiting to be told; let these glimpses ignite your curiosity about what truly lies beneath the surface. Explore history beyond its obvious façade - uncovering hidden narratives that shape our understanding of who we are today.