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German Railway gun captured at the Battle of Amiens - WW1
A huge German Railway gun captured at the Battle of Amiens on 8th August 1918 became a source of some Allied controversy. The Australian 31st Battalion effected its capture, but

A Rolls Royce in Essex
Mrs Garner of The Drive, Snaresbrook, Essex (now part of London E17) posing with her Rolls Royce Phantom, mounted with enclosed drive limousine by Mulliner, Northampton

Tewkesbury fromTewkesbury Abbey UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Emigrate to Canada poster
Poster issued by the Canadian Pacific Company advertising to would be emigrants that they could own their own home in Canada and apply for a ready-made farm

Sir Samuel Evans at Prize Court, London, WW1
Sir Samuel Evans, in September 1914, presiding over the first Prize Court held at the London Law Courts since 1856. 1914

The Right Hon. Lord Northcliffe, c1890, (1911). Alfred Charles William Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe (1865-1922) a British newspaper and publishing magnate

The universality of car ownership
An illustration depicting the universality of car ownership in 1926, by showing a large and a small car both made by Austin

Robert Rettig, (c1870s). Creator: Carl Frederick von Saltza
Robert Rettig, (c1870s)

Robert Rettig, (c1860s). Creator: Hildegard Norberg
Robert Rettig, (c1860s)

Branding calves on roundup, 1888. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Branding calves on roundup, 1888. Cowboys branding a calf in fenced area

Gilaki around the Bay of De-Kastri, 1865-1871. Creator: VV Lanin
Gilaki around the Bay of De-Kastri, 1865-1871. This album contains 154 photographs taken in the second half of the 1860s and 1870s by a local photographer from the Far East, V. V. Lanin

Russian-American possessions, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Russian-American possessions, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Christmas 1914 Football Match Statues, Messines - Mesen
This life sized statue of a German and a British soldier shaking hands over a football, was sculpted by Andy Edwards and was unveiled on 22 December 2015

England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, a line of Estate Agents signs along a terrace of houses

Map of India, Showing the British Possessions in 1780, 1800, and at the Present Time, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol. IV - Modern History", by Edmund Ollier

Martin de Cavalar with Maria Pita on the ordinary writ concerning the place of Ledono (Lendoiro), 1616. Mayor Fernandez Pita claimed some properties that Martin de Cavalar had acquired from Francisco

A new law gave the tenant a right to a third of his freehold, seven years rent; twenty-one years rent being the average value of a freehold in Ireland

Kern County, California is largely in the hands of big landowners, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Kern County, California is largely in the hands of big landowners. Also it is a mecca for migrants from the Southwest. [Signs

Owner provided cabins and wood but no nearby... near Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon, 1939
Owner provided cabins and wood but no nearby water on this ranch (hop ranch). Oregon, Josephine County, near Grants Pass

Washington, Yakima Valley, near Wapato, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Washington, Yakima Valley, near Wapato. Name of Borrower, Edgar Hardt. On Tenant Purchase farm. Forty acres, price six thousand fifty dollars, all stock and machinery included

Another view of E. Houstons farm, Washington, Yakima County, west of Toppenish, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
On tenant purchase program (Farm Security Administration). Another view of E. Houstons farm. Washington, Yakima County, west of Toppenish

Frank Mineo, owner and skipper of the New England fishing boat... Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943
Frank Mineo, owner and skipper of the New England fishing boat Alden. Gloucester, Massachusetts

Frank Mineo, owner of the Alden, climbs to the crows nest... Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Frank Mineo, owner of the Alden, climbs to the crows nest to sight the mackerel school. Gloucester, Massachusetts

Possibly: Frank Mineo, owner of the Alden, climbs to the crow s... Gloucester, Massachusetts]
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: Frank Mineo, owner of the Alden, climbs to the crows nest to sight the mackerel school. Gloucester, Massachusetts]

Tobacco farmer, owner of 100 acres, Person County, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Tobacco farmer, owner of 100 acres. Person County, North Carolina

White owner topping tobacco plant, Person County, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
White owner topping tobacco plant. Person County, North Carolina

Owners daughter topping tobacco, Granville County, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Owners daughter topping tobacco. She has a patch of her own of about 1000 hills from which she will be given the proceeds

Annexation of New Guinea as a Crown Colony, By Dr. William McGregor, C. M. G. The newly appointed A Creator: Unknown
Annexation of New Guinea as a Crown Colony, By Dr. William McGregor, C.M.G. The newly appointed Administrator, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38

Lieutenant Graham Planting the Standard, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Lieutenant Graham Planting the Standard, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Mr. J. M. Levy. Chief Proprietor of the Daily Telegraph; 1812-1888, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Mr. J.M. Levy. Chief Proprietor of the Daily Telegraph; 1812-1888, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

The Menace of the Hour, 1889 (colour litho)
1078692 The Menace of the Hour, 1889 (colour litho) by Luks, George Benjamin (1867-1933); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: The Menace of the Hour, from The Verdict)

Just Up to Your Weight, n. d. Creator: Hablot Knight Browne
Just Up to Your Weight, n.d

Study: Vignette-Frontispiece for Lucains "La Pharsale", c. 1766
Study: Vignette-Frontispiece for Lucains " La Pharsale", c. 1766

Today!, 1894. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Today!, 1894

The Youngest Daughter, January 1894. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
The Youngest Daughter, January 1894

Lent, February 1894. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Lent, February 1894

The Field Inspector, April 1894. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
The Field Inspector, April 1894

Tommorrow!, 1894. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Tommorrow!, 1894

Milch Cow, n. d. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Milch Cow, n.d

Newspaper Brand Announcements, c. 1942. Creator: Elizabeth Johnson
Newspaper Brand Announcements, c. 1942

Branding Iron, c. 1942. Creator: Elizabeth Johnson
Branding Iron, c. 1942

Property advertisement for houses in Dudding Hill, Neasden, opposite Gladstone Park, London (photo)
6032966 Property advertisement for houses in Dudding Hill, Neasden, opposite Gladstone Park, London (photo) by English Photographer

Medieval scribe working on a manuscript, book ownership label (colour litho)
6030612 Medieval scribe working on a manuscript, book ownership label (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval scribe working on a manuscript)

Lloyd George as Citoyen George reassures aristocrats condemned by his
KDC400234 Lloyd George as Citoyen George reassures aristocrats condemned by his Peoples Budget to pay taxes on the profits from land sales, 1909 (litho) by Sambourne

Raymondin measures his land (engraving)
2777447 Raymondin measures his land (engraving) by English School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raymondin measures his land)

Dog owners given free licences
Over 200 free licences were given to dog owners too poor to pay the 7s. 6d. tax. The licences were presented at the Regal Cinema, Marble Arch

Bookplate, William Ridley Richardson
The armorial bookplate of William Ridley Richardson (1856-?) of Ravensfell and Bromley House, Bromley, Kent. Date: late 19th century

Stele of Ushumgal, 2900-2700BC (gypsum alabaster)
3525810 Stele of Ushumgal, 2900-2700BC (gypsum alabaster) by Sumerian; 22.4 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Mesopotamia)

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"Exploring the Essence of Ownership: From Rolls Royces to Railway Guns and Everything in Between" A symbol of luxury and prestige, a Rolls Royce parked elegantly in Essex epitomizes ownership at its finest. Witnessing history's grip, a German Railway gun captured during the Battle of Amiens in WW1 reminds us that they are change hands even amidst chaos. Tewkesbury, viewed from the majestic Tewkesbury Abbey in the UK, showcases how ownership extends beyond material possessions to include an emotional connection with our surroundings. An enticing poster inviting individuals to emigrate to Canada highlights how they are extend beyond borders as we seek new opportunities and experiences. Sir Samuel Evans presiding over Prize Court in London during WW1 exemplifies how legal systems ensure fairness and protect individual rights of ownership. The enigmatic figure of Lord Northcliffe captured around 1890 signifies the power and influence associated with media ownership during his era. The universality of car ownership is evident as it transcends boundaries, cultures, and social classes - connecting people through their shared love for automobiles worldwide. Martin de Cavalar standing proudly beside Maria Pita represents historical figures whose bravery shaped nations - reminding us that owning one's identity means embracing heritage and culture. Unraveling complexities surrounding landownership, a new law grants tenants a right to claim part of their freehold value - illustrating evolving perspectives on property rights throughout history. Amidst World War I's trenches lay moments of unity; Christmas 1914 Football Match Statues commemorate soldiers who momentarily owned peace on the battlefield through sportsmanship. The iconic Sub Machine Gun Thompson M1928A1 serves as a reminder that some forms come with immense responsibility due to their potential for harm or protection alike.