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Jeff. Davis House, Executive Mansion, C. S. A. Richmond, 1865. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Jeff. Davis House, Executive Mansion, C.S.A. Richmond, 1865. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

The Home of Jefferson Davis - Montgomery, Alabama, USA - the First White House of the Confederacy. Date: circa 1905

Protection from fire at sea on British liners 1932
Diagram showing the safety rules on board a British passenger ship in 1932. Date: 1932

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SHEPTON MAGIC Owner: Davis Date: 1963

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USA, Texas, country road toward mountain near Fort Davis

The True Peace Commissioners, 1865. 1865. Creators: Nathaniel Currier
The True Peace Commissioners, 1865. Confederate leaders General Robert E. Lee and Jefferson Davis stand back-to-back under attack by Union officers Philip H. Sheridan, Ulysses S. Grant, David G

Why Don t You Take It?, 1861-64. 1861-64. Creators: Nathaniel Currier
Why Don t You Take It?, 1861-64. Political satires of American Civil War with Confederate leader Jefferson Davis, as a greyhound, cringing away from an aggressive bulldog, general Ulysses S. Grant

H. Davis, Philadelphia, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company, 1909-11

Davis, Philadelphia, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company, 1909-11

Frank Sinatra Jnr, Royal Albert Hall, London, 1989. Creator: Brian Foskett
Frank Sinatra Jnr, Royal Albert Hall, London, 1989. In April 1989, three of the greatest icons of American popular music, Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli and Sammy Davis Jr, came together in Frank

Conference After Rough Riders Battle, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899)
Conference After " Rough Riders" Battle, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). American military personnel and war correspondents: journalist Richard Harding Davis (lying down)

MG Magnette ZA 1956 Monte Carlo rally, Grant / Davis. Creator: Unknown
MG Magnette ZA 1956 Monte Carlo rally, Grant/Davis

Sammy Davis Jr, Pro-Am Golf, North London, 1962. Creator: Brian Foskett
Sammy Davis Jr, Pro-Am Golf, North London, 1962; with Lionel Blair and Henry Cooper in the background

Hunter Davies leads a donkey along a road in rural France
Writer and journalist Hunter Davies leads a donkey along a road in rural France. He was retracing the tracks of Robert Louis Stevenson who wrote Travels With A Donkey

Fancing - The Ladies Cercle d Escrime - the winning team
The Ladies Cercle d Escrime - the winning team of the Martin-Edmunds Inter-Salle Challenge Cup held at Salle Bertrand (Bertrands Academy)

Lady Fencer Miss G M Davis - 3rd place in Hutton Cup Contest. Date: 1921

Mr Charles Davis - Huntsman of the Royal Buckhounds, c1860s, (c1879). Creator: Francis Grant
Mr Charles Davis - Huntsman of the Royal Buckhounds, c1860s, (c1879). Charles Davis (1788-1866) succeeded George Sharpe as Huntsman of the Royal or Kings Hunt

Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith, London, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett
Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith, London, 1967

Miles Davis and his Fusion Group, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, 1991. Creator: Brian Foskett
Miles Davis and his Fusion Group, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, 1991

Home of Jefferson Davis, Beauvoir, Louisiana, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Home of Jefferson Davis, Beauvoir, Louisiana, c1897. Beauvoir estate at Biloxi, Mississippi, purchased in 1873 by planter Samuel Dorsey and home to Jefferson Davis from 1877 to 1889

Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith Odeon, London, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett
Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith Odeon, London, 1967

Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett
Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith, 1967

Reverend Thomas Beck, Deptford, 1830. Creator: Thomson
Reverend Thomas Beck, Deptford, 1830. Portrait of British Evangelist [non-conformist] preacher Thomas Beck (c1749-1844). [Westley & Davis, London, 1830]

Reverend Dr. Andrews, Walworth, 1828. Creator: G Parker
Reverend Dr. Andrews, Walworth, 1828. Portrait of Dr Edward Andrews who preached at the Beresford Chapel at Walworth in London. [Westley & Davis, London, 1828]

Eddie Lockjaw Davis, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett
Eddie " Lockjaw" Davis, American jazz tenor saxophonist, 1967

The Ritz on the Site of the Hotels of Many Generations, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
The Ritz on the Site of the Hotels of Many Generations, c1935. Open-topped buses outside the Ritz Hotel on Piccadilly, central London

Scenic view of Blackwater Falls in autumn, Blackwater Falls State Park in Davis, West Virginia, USA
Blackwater Falls State Park is located in the Allegheny Mountains of Tucker County, West Virginia, USA. The centerpiece of the park is Blackwater Falls

Scenic view of Blackwater Falls in Canaan Valley, Blackwater Falls State Park in Davis, West Virginia, USA
Blackwater Falls State Park is located in the Allegheny Mountains of Tucker County, West Virginia, USA. The centerpiece of the park is Blackwater Falls

Scenic view of Blackwater River seen from Pendleton Point, Blackwater Falls State Park, Davis, West Virginia, USA
Blackwater Falls State Park is located in the Allegheny Mountains of Tucker County, West Virginia, USA. The centerpiece of the park is Blackwater Falls

State of Oklahoma, USA - Jefferson Davis House
State of Oklahoma, USA - " Jefferson Davis House" (Adjutants Office) Built round 1828 and other Buildings of Stockade. Date: circa 1940

Home of Jefferson Davis, Biloxi, Mississippi, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Home of Jefferson Davis, Biloxi, Mississippi, USA, c1900. The post Civil War home, built in 1848, of former President of the Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis, (c1808-1889)

Mother and Son, 1881, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
Mother and Son, 1881, (c1902). After a painting in the Tate Gallery, London. From The Nations Pictures. A selection from the finest modern paintings in the public picture galleries of Great Britain

Pages from Catalogue of Latest Designs in General Furniture
Catalogue of Latest Designs in General Furniture, including black and white illustrations of bedroom, hall, library, dining room and drawing room furniture, mirrors and pianos

Page from Catalogue of Latest Designs in General Furniture
Catalogue of Latest Designs in General Furniture, including black and white illustrations of bedroom, hall, library, dining room and drawing room furniture, mirrors and pianos

The State Reception at Buckingham Palace: Entrance of the Prince and Princess of Wales, (c1897). Subjects from India are seen among the guests

Her Majestys Garden Party: Indian Visitors, (c1897). Artists: E&S Woodbury, Lucien Davis
Her Majestys Garden Party: Indian Visitors, (c1897). Guests on the lawn outside Buckingham Palace in London. From Sixty Years A Queen: The Story of Her Majestys Reign, by Sir Herbert Maxwell

Church of St Sepulchre, Snow Hill, City of London, 1802. Artist: Valentine Davis
Church of St Sepulchre, Snow Hill, City of London, 1802. View of the church from the south-east

Interior of the condemned room in Newgate Prison, Old Bailey, City of London, 1810. View with a lone figure sitting at a bench

View of Staple Inn and the buildings of Middle Row in the centre of Holborn, London, 1850

Inner courtyard of Fleet Prison, City of London, 1805. Artist: Valentine Davis
Inner courtyard of Fleet Prison, City of London, 1805

Remains of London Wall in the churchyard of St Giles without Cripplegate, City of London, 1825

John Davis, the Proprietor of Bagnigge Wells, c1761-1799. Artist: James Scouler
John Davis, the Proprietor of Bagnigge Wells, c1761-1799

Church of St Botolph, Aldgate, City of London, 1806. Artist: Valentine Davis
Church of St Botolph, Aldgate, City of London, 1806

Front view of Blackwell Hall, City of London, 1806. Artist: Valentine Davis
Front view of Blackwell Hall, City of London, 1806

Apothecaries Hall, City of London, 1806. Artist: Valentine Davis
Apothecaries Hall, City of London, 1806

St Albans Church, Wood Street, London, 1824. Artist
St Albans Church, Wood Street, London, 1824. View of St Alban, Wood Street, looking north along Wood Street

Taste a-la-mode as in the year 1735 - being the contrast to the year 1745, 1749

Bull and Mouth Street, London, 1806. Artist: Valentine Davis
View of the yard at the Bull and Mouth Inn, St Martins le Grand, London, 1806. With carriages and figures

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"Davis: A Legacy of Talent and Innovation" a name that resonates with excellence in various fields, from snooker to film, from engineering to music. It represents a lineage of individuals who have left an indelible mark on their respective industries. In the world of snooker, Davis stands as one of the most famous surnames. The likes of Steve Davis and Joe they have dominated the sport, showcasing their exceptional skills and strategic prowess on the green baize. But it doesn't stop there. G. H. Davis, a British innovator, introduced groundbreaking inventions such as the New British Sten gun and contributed to monumental projects like the construction of Sydney Harbour Bridge. His expertise also extended to weaponry with his involvement in designing the British 25-pounder field gun. The creative realm has also witnessed the influence of Davis's legacy. Paul Chambers' iconic photograph captures Bette Davis in her unforgettable role as Margo Channing in "All About Eve, " showcasing her talent as an American actress par excellence. G. H. Davis's contributions were not limited to engineering; he played a pivotal role in creating new spaces for wildlife enthusiasts at London Zoo by constructing its impressive Reptile House. Music aficionados will recognize another facet of this illustrious surname through Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. , Liza Minnelli's captivating performance at Royal Albert Hall in 1989 - an event that epitomized musical brilliance and star power. Even sports found itself intertwined with this remarkable name when Millwall Athletic football team posed for a group photo capturing their camaraderie and dedication on the pitch. Film enthusiasts cannot forget Joan Crawford and Bette Davis's electrifying performances as sisters in "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" Directed by Robert Aldrich – a cinematic masterpiece that showcased both actresses' immense talents underlining why they remain legends today. G. H.