Claims Collection

Carbolic Smoke Ball / 1893
Advertisement for The Carbolic Smoke Ball Co. which claimed to offer a cure for a wide variety of ailments. This led to a court case on grounds of deception & a landmark ruling

Wolseley 1937
The distinctive radiator grille of the Wolseley - the car without a doubt, the advertising copywriter claims, whatever that means

The First Rolls Royce
The first Rolls-Royce is already a distinguished looking vehicle with claims to be the best car in the world

Cockney Blacksmith / 1932
Mr Charles Mitchell, the village smithy of Pyecombe, Sussex, claims to be a real cockney. Pyecombe forge have been making their famous crooks for centuries

Verne / Under the Sea
20, 000 LIEUES SOUS LES MERS [20 000 leagues under the sea] The squid claims a victim

YE OLDE FIGHTING COCKS
Ye Old Fighting Cocks, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, a quaint old hostelery which claims to be the oldest unaltered house in the country. Date: early 17th century

DEADLY TEETOTALISM
Deadly teetotalism leads to a shorter life than temperate enjoyment of fine whiskey, claims an advertisement for Long Johns Ben Nevis Whiskey, distilled in Fort William. Date: 1890

Bang Goes my No Claims. Middlesbrough 1970s Date: 1970s

England / Wells
The Vicars Close, adjacent to the famous Wells Cathedral, Somerset, was originally built to house the clergy. Claims to be the oldest complete street of its kind in Europe

Man Races Train
Montengro peasant Yoyin Milovich claims he can run faster than a Yugoslav train - and proves it by beating it in a race between Bar and Sutorman

Alabama Claims, dispute between USA and Britain over damage caused by Confederate vessel 'Alabama' during
528138 Alabama Claims, dispute between USA and Britain over damage caused by Confederate vessel 'Alabama' during American Civil War. Columbia clipping the claws of the British lion

Alabama Claims, dispute between USA and Britain over damage caused by Confederate vessel 'Alabama' during
528128 Alabama Claims, dispute between USA and Britain over damage caused by Confederate vessel 'Alabama' during American Civil War. Uncle Sam addressing international arbitration court

British and French dominions in North America, 1755
2902800 British and French dominions in North America, 1755; (add.info.: A map of the British and French dominions in North America, with the roads, distances, limits)

English Claims to North America, 1755
2902802 English Claims to North America, 1755; (add.info.: The English empire in North America; Representing their rightful claim as confirmed by charters)

Map of the settlements of Angles, Saxons and Jutes in Britain c. 600 (print)
2603521 Map of the settlements of Angles, Saxons and Jutes in Britain c. 600 (print); (add.info.: From Historical Atlas, published 1923.).

Herbert Schirmer
22-year old Police officer Schirmer, of Ashland, Nebraska, claims to have encountered a UFO and its occupants while on patrol, and to have been taken on board

THOMPSON/GIFFARD 1
F Thompson is inspired to do a sketch (1) which is later found to resemble a painting by the dead artist Rs Giffard (2), and claims to have been inspired by the painter Date: 1905

DDE-90028336
Canada, Newfoundland & Labrador, Northern Labrador coast, Hopedale (aka Agvituk). Legislative capital of the Inuit Land Claims Area of Nunatsiavut, population of about 600. Date: 06/12/2006

Ortrud Claims Precedence before Elsa (colour litho)
3628194 Ortrud Claims Precedence before Elsa (colour litho) by Tilney, Frederick Colin (1870-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ortrud Claims Precedence before Elsa)

Tom Croft Claims The Ball England V Australia Rugby Union England V Australia Rugby UnionInvestec International Twickenham, Middlesex

Wasim Akram Claims Wicket Pakistan V England Pakistan V England Headingley, Leeds 02 June 2001 Date: 02 June 2001

Mcgrath Claims Saqlain Wkt. Pakistan V Australia 20 June 1999 Date: 20 June 1999

Earl Warrenne asserting his claims (engraving)
7192671 Earl Warrenne asserting his claims (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Earl Warrenne asserting his claims)

c. 1870 s, very old woman, caption claims 125 years old
c.1870 s, very old woman, caption claims 125 years old

Newsagents window, North London
Newsagents window proclaims Time magazine still on sale after claims of gross contempt against it by Stephen Wards defence. (Profumo Affair). Date: 1963

Liberation of the 1st Town Hall, Benouville, Normandy
This plaque, on the wall of the Mairie just up the road from what became known as Pegasus Bridge, claims that Liberation came at 2345 hours on 5 June

59th (South Staffs) Division Memorial Galmanche
The Division claims to be the first to enter Caen which it did on 9 July The small granite memorial was erected by the villagers of Sainte-Contest

The Kitchener Coffin Hoax: Frank Power, freelance journalist
The Kitchener Coffin Hoax: Frank Power (real name Arthur Vectis Freeman), freelance journalist. who earned notoriety as the author of the Great Kitchener Yarn - Power claimed to have brought

Advert for Vigors home rower 1895
A Perfect Chest & Muscle Developer. To maintain the heath and form of men and women. 1895

Advert for Vigors exercise horse at home 1895
Exercise on this saddle, three speeds trot, canter or gallop and claims to help with; creates appetite, cures dyspepsia, quickens the circulation, stimulates the liver, relieves hysteria, insomnia

The Submarine in France, a Surprise Attack (engraving)
1629209 The Submarine in France, a Surprise Attack (engraving) by Jane, Fred T. (1870-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Submarine in France, a Surprise Attack)

Jesus Christ, Render Unto Caesar (engraving)
5229048 Jesus Christ, Render Unto Caesar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Christ, Render Unto Caesar)

The first settlement of a new city (litho)
6005021 The first settlement of a new city (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first settlement of a new city)

Jenkinson Claims the Sultans Hospitality (colour litho)
3624671 Jenkinson Claims the Sultans Hospitality (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jenkinson Claims the Sultans Hospitality)

29 novembre 1513, Balboa prend possession de la mer du Sud au nom de la Castille et du royaume de Leon (engraving)
3644734 29 novembre 1513, Balboa prend possession de la mer du Sud au nom de la Castille et du royaume de Leon (engraving) by French School

St Michaels Church, Coventry (photo)
727553 St Michaels Church, Coventry (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Michaels Church, Coventry)

Leadville, Colorado (b / w photo)
6018302 Leadville, Colorado (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leadville, Colorado)

William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, invades England, and claims the crown (engraving)
6020273 William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, invades England, and claims the crown (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William the Conqueror)

Miss Colenso (engraving)
1046551 Miss Colenso (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Colenso, Daughter of the late Bishop of Natal)

Patent Electropathic Battery Belt for men and women

Advert for Royal Exchange Assurance 1905
An event of accidents, burglary, employers liability, marine, fidelity guarantees. Date: 1905

Advert for Harness Electropathic Corset Belts 1895
Every man & woman in search of heath & strength, all sufferers from disorders of the nerves, stomach, liver or kidneys should procure and wear. Date: 1895

DRINK HABIT CURED 1919
Drink habit conquered in three days claims an advertisement for a self- improvement book by Edward J. Woods of London. Date: 1919

Pickpocket Caught
An observant policeman apprehends a pickpocket who has stolen a gentlemans pocket hankerchief. He claims he only borrowed it because he has a cold. Date: circa 1830

COCKNEY BLACKSMITH / 1932
Mr Charles Mitchell, the village smithy of Pyecombe, Sussex, claims to be a real cockney. Pyecombe forge have been making their famous crooks for centuries. Date: 29 September 1932

TALMAS AUDIENCE
French actor TALMA, by sheer will-power, sees his audience divested of their clothes and transformed into skeletons, which he claims inspires his finest performances Date: late 18th century

JULIAS BUREAU
Julias Bureau, created by journalist W T Stead, claims to receive messages from the Borderland : Punch mocks... Date: 1893

Advert for Edwards Harlene hair product 1893
Harlene for the hair, World-renowned hair producer and restorer. Prevents baldness and turning grey. 1893

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"Claims: A Journey Through Time and Tales of Triumph" Step back in time to 1893, when the Carbolic Smoke Ball made bold claims of curing ailments with its revolutionary invention. Little did they know that this would become a landmark case in consumer law. Fast forward to 1937, where the Wolseley car boasted claims of unrivaled luxury and performance. Its sleek design captivated hearts and minds, leaving an indelible mark on automotive history. The first Rolls Royce ever created emerged, exuding elegance and prestige. Its claim as the epitome of luxury cars still holds true today, a testament to timeless craftsmanship. In 1932, the Cockney Blacksmith claimed his ironwork was unmatched in strength and beauty. His creations stood tall as enduring symbols of London's rich heritage. Jules Verne took us "Under the Sea, " captivating our imagination with tales beyond belief. His claims pushed boundaries and inspired generations to explore uncharted territories. Ye Olde Fighting Cocks pub proudly displayed its name since the 12th century – a claim recognized by Guinness World Records as England's oldest pub; it stands as a living piece of history. Deadly teetotalism became a rallying cry against alcohol consumption during Prohibition. They were made about its detrimental effects on society while sparking debates that shaped cultural norms. Bang goes my no-claims bonus. Middlesbrough in the 1970s saw insurance claims skyrocket due to increased accidents – a reminder that sometimes life throws unexpected curveballs at us all. H. G. Wells transported readers through time with his novel "The Time Machine. " Claiming glimpses into future civilizations challenged conventional thinking and sparked endless discussions about what lies ahead for humanity. A man races against a train - an audacious claim challenging limits set by machinery. This daring feat captured hearts worldwide while reminding us that determination can defy even seemingly insurmountable odds.