Press Collection (page 15)

Plate coinage equipment and copying machines. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature

A worker using mechanical power to press paper in a mill. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts, Phillips, London, 1818

Title page, The Penny Magazine of the SDUK, 1842
Title page, The Penny Magazine of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, 1842. Date: 1842

German Press advertisements
Montage of German Press advertisements

Front cover, The Ladies Field, Coronation Number 1902
Front cover, The Ladies Field, Coronation Number (King Edward VII), 14 June 1902. 1902

Advertising poster, The Ladys Realm, 1896
Advertising poster, The Ladys Realm, new magazine, 1896. 1896

W R Orford, editor of Black & White magazine. 1893

Cartoon, The Only Topic. 1870

Printing machine at work, Black & White magazine. 1893

One of the Machine Rooms, Black & White magazine. 1893

Monsieur de Blowitz, Paris correspondent of The Times
Caricature, Henri Georges Stephane Adolphe Opper de Blowitz (1825-1903), Paris correspondent of The Times and Bohemian journalist. 1893

E T Cook, editor of the Westminster Gazette
Caricature, E T Cook, editor of the Westminster Gazette. 1893

Stationery, The Stock Exchange, weekly journal
Stationery, The Stock Exchange, Imperial Buildings, Ludgate circus, London, a weekly journal for capitalists and investors. 1890

A corner of the Black Shop - The British Printer. 1893

Front page of the Military Mail, 4 December 1903
Front page of the Military Mail and Volunteer Review for 4 December 1903, showing advertisements, with a photo of guards in Whitehall, London, in the middle

W H Smith bookstall at a railway station, London, showing a young lady cleaning with a feather duster. Date: circa 1916

Fall / Sussex Spaniel Champion Okimat of Fourclovers
Press cutting of Sussex Spaniel Champion Okimat of Fourclovers owned by Miss J R Scholefield Date: 1984

Jamaican industry was struggling against fierce rivalry of production volumes from the great European Nations manufactures

Lord Kitchener walking down steps alone of War Office. His first public appearance as Secretary for War. On the steps in the light-coloured top hat is Mr F E Smith, MP, Chief of the new Press Bureau

The Star newspaper stop press, death of Queen Victoria, 22 January 1901. Date: 1901

Procession over London Bridge, day after Coronation
The procession the day after the coronation, with King George and Queen Mary crossing London Bridge the main entrance to get to South London in an open carriage. Date: 23 June 1911

Procession at Fleet Street, day after Coronation
The procession of George V, going through the once was journalist headquarters, Fleet Street, London, on the 23rd June 1911. 23 June 1911

Augustus Applegath and Edward Cowpers printing machine 1833
The invention of a steam powered rotary printing machine revolutionised the western world and opened large opportunities of mass distribution of books and news publications. 1833

Victorian Street Vendor - Daily Herald Newspaper. 19th century

Publicity leaflet, First Edition of Woman Magazine
Publicity leaflet, First Edition of Woman magazine, May 1937, issue No. 1. 1937

Bookseller WHSmith 1910
A glimpse of the department of the well know British bookseller and newsvendors W. H. Smith and Son. Photograph showing busy workers in the warehouse packing books. 1910

The Graphic
William Maxwell Aitken, First Baron Beaverbrook, (1879-1964), Canadian-born British politician and newspaper proprietor pictured in caricature by Garretto in The Graphic

Apology to Greek Orthodox priest alleged to have eaten wife
An apology in The Graphic which had, in January 1928, run a story claiming that a Greek Orthodox priest had pickled and eaten his wife after she had fallen down some stairs and broken her neck

Father Nicholas of Tirana accused of eating his wife
Story in The Graphic in January 1928 alleging that Father Nicholas, a Greek Orthodox priest from Tirana was being tried for pickling

Cover design, L Image magazine, July 1897
Art Nouveau style cover of L Image magazine, July 1897. 1897

Television magazine cover, April 1932, The Worlds First Television Journal, listing BBC television programmes. 1932

William Caxtons Printing Office in Westminster Abbey, London. 1474

Cover design, The Entr acte Annual for 1884, containing theatrical cartoons by Alfred Bryan. 1884

Sir Sydney Waterlow, statue in Waterlow Park, London
Sir Sydney Waterlow, founder of the printing company, statue erected in Waterlow Park, London. late 19th century

Sir Sydney Waterlow, founder of printing company
Sir Sydney Waterlow, founder of the printing company. late 19th century

Sir John Leng, editor of the Dundee Advertiser, and MP. late 19th century

Sir George Newnes, publisher and MP, originator of Tit-Bits. late 19th century

Paul Julius Reuter, Baron de Reuter (1816-1899), founder of the news agency. circa 1890s

2 girls laying in bed talking
Nihilist pamphlet cover illustration: The nihilist Nihil Press, 1997 Date: 1997

Man holding flag
Socialist pamphlet cover illustration: Letters to a young woman : an introduction to socialism by Douglas Rogers, Forum Press, 1944 Date: 1944

Newsagents kiosk in Paris, France. Date: 1960s

William Caxton checking a proof
The printer William Caxton checking a proof. Printed the first English illustrated book, the encyclopaedia The Myrrour of the worlde in 1481. Date: circa 1481

COLOUR SUPPLEMENT
A politically incorrect postcard - Day all looks fo me cause I se de Cullud Supplement. Date: early 20th century

CAXTON AND HIS PRESS
The printer William Caxton checking a proof. Printed the first English illustrated book, the encyclopaedia The Myrrour of the worlde in 1481. Date: circa 1475

Cellulite
Yvette Depaepe

New Preston North End manager Bobby Charlton meets press cameramen at the clubs ground July 1973

Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer John Smith MP. 14th April 1992

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, visiting the offices of the Daily Mirror Newspaper in Holborn, London, Thursday 26th February 1976

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"From historic warships to vintage cars, the press captures a diverse range of moments in time. Here, the mighty HMS Hood and HMS Repulse stand tall at Table Bay in Cape Town, showcasing naval power. Meanwhile, a transportable ciderpress reminds us of simpler times and traditional craftsmanship. The Ford V8 Pilot revs up for the 1950 Monte Carlo rally, its driver ready to conquer challenging terrains. In an intriguing twist, the Sunday Sport claims a World War Two bomber has been discovered on the moon - a headline that sparks curiosity and imagination. The Lynton Barnstaple railway takes us back to 1935 when steam engines ruled the tracks with their charm and elegance. Speeding through history, we encounter the iconic Morgan Super Aero 3 wheeler zipping along country roads with style and grace. Behind closed doors at the Daily Telegraph's printing room in 1900, dedicated workers laboriously set typefaces by hand to bring news to life on paper. The Mini Coopers ex Monte Carlo Rally remind us of thrilling races filled with adrenaline-pumping action as these compact cars maneuvered through treacherous routes. Racing towards victory at Le Mans is the sleek Morgan Plus Four from 1962 - its powerful engine roaring across race tracks. Taking flight into new horizons is none other than Aerospatiale BAC Concorde - an engineering marvel that revolutionized air travel forever. On calmer waters lies RMS Celtic - a majestic ocean liner embodying luxury and grandeur during its heyday. Lastly, we pay homage to motorcycle legend Barry Sheene as he conquers his first Grand Prix aboard Suzuki RGV500 - capturing hearts with his fearless spirit and unparalleled skill. " Note.