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Mallory and Irvine at the Second Step, Everest, 1924
Illustration showing an artists impression of George Leigh Mallory (top) and Andrew Irvine climbing up the Second Step on Everest, 1924

When Adam delved and Eve span, who was then the gentleman. 1892

Fortuna by Ernest Board
Painting depicting a blindfolded woman playing a fateful game of cards. Date: 1911

Feline Bell-Ringers 1875
These five cats have been taught - entirely by kindness - to ring bells in sequence, though whether they themselves enjoy the sound they make is open to question

Suggragette Novel Outlawed Charlotte Despard. Outlawed A Novel on the Woman Suffrage Question, by Mrs. Despard (1844-1939) and Mabel Collins (Mrs. Keningale Cook)

George Leigh Mallory (1886-1924)
Photographic portrait of George Leigh Mallory, the British climber who took part in three expeditions to Everest in the 1920 s, pictured in 1924

Peary and Cook dispute over the North Pole
Robert Peary and Frederick Cook dispute over who reached the North Pole first -- but the real question is whether either of them got there at all

A Teacher with Students at a Blackboard, c. 1950 (screen print)
3036446 A Teacher with Students at a Blackboard, c.1950 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a teacher teaching her class how to write sentences at a)

Crisis at the Admiralty; Lord Fisher and Winston Churchill
Article detailing the friction between Lord Fisher and Winston Churchill during World War One. Previously they had been on very good terms but it is thought that the Dardanelles question

Victory is a question of stamina - Send - the wheat, meat, fats, sugar - The fuel for fighters United States Food Administration. Poster showing soldiers running with bayonets. Date 1917

Proposal on a leap year
A woman proposing to her boyfriend on Valentines Day during a leap year - the only occasion by tradition that this is allowed !

The war in Denmark
The interior of West Duppel church, used by Prussian soldiers as a dormitory

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Suffragette The Woman Question Africa. A group of bare-breasted African women pose for the camera. Onto this photograph has been placed, the caption, The Woman Question. We Want the Vote! Bizarre

Mr. Dick Answers a Question (colour litho)
3101095 Mr. Dick Answers a Question (colour litho) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr. Dick Answers a Question)

President McKinley standing near a large rock labelled 'Unsettled Tariff Question', 1897
1576788 President McKinley standing near a large rock labelled 'Unsettled Tariff Question', 1897; (add.info.: Two obstacles that must be removed before Uncle Sam can drive on' President)

Mr Dick answers a question
930955 Mr Dick answers a question by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Personal History of David Copperfield published by Westminster Press circa 1920's).

Wilhelm II (engraving)
3599993 Wilhelm II (engraving); (add.info.: Wilhelm II (1859-1941). Last king of Prussia and German Emperor from 1888 to 1918. Engraving, 1890

President McKinley as a father holding an infant, 1897
1576789 President McKinley as a father holding an infant, 1897; (add.info.: Papa's pet' President McKinley as a father showing favouritism by holding an infant labelled "High Protective)

Mustapha doubted much of his ability to refrain from questions, illustration from 'Ali Baba
3086233 Mustapha doubted much of his ability to refrain from questions, illustration from 'Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves', 1938 (colour litho) by Dulac

A Pictorial: the Second Syllable, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
A Pictorial: the Second Syllable, 1864. Christmas entertainment. From "Illustrated London News", 1864.

A Pictorial: the First Syllable, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
A Pictorial: the First Syllable, 1864. Christmas entertainment. From "Illustrated London News", 1864.

A Pictorial: the Last Syllables, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
A Pictorial: the Last Syllables, 1864. Christmas entertainment. From "Illustrated London News", 1864.

A Pictorial: the Word, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
A Pictorial: the Word, 1864. Christmas entertainment. From "Illustrated London News", 1864.

Sentry duty; The Colonel, inspecting his trenches during a night of high alert.. 1917. Creator: Unknown
Sentry duty; The Colonel, inspecting his trenches during a night of high alert. -- "Why aren't you at the first-aid post, getting treatment"

Look at This Sword, Was it to Be Resisted?, from Eleanora: from the Sorrows of Werter, n.d. Note: artists are listed as possible creators

Mystery of Broadwalk Asylum, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Mystery of Broadwalk Asylum, Los Angeles, 1936. Do You Believe in Reincarnation? WPA Federal Theatre Playhouse...'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Horse Eats Hat?, New York, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Horse Eats Hat?, New York, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Are You Listening, New York, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Are You Listening, New York, 1938. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Say Shall I Conquer (valentine), c. 1840. Creator: Joseph Addenbrooke
Say Shall I Conquer (valentine), c. 1840

And What has Brought [sic] Him to This?-The Bottle!!, 1875. Creator: Frederick Barnard
And What has Brought [sic] Him to This?-The Bottle!!, 1875

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Questions about this manoeuvre?, anyone?, no?
Riekus Reinders

Comic postcard, Husband after riotous night out Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Deaf old man misunderstands pretty young woman Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Neighbours chat over garden fence Date: 20th century

And When Did You Last See Your Father?, 1878, (c1920). Artist: William Frederick Yeames
And When Did You Last See Your Father?, 1878, (c1920). Fictional event from the English Civil War (1640s) showing a Royalist house under occupation by Parliamentarians

Leopard, Namibia, Africa

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"Unanswered Mysteries: Questioning the Past and Pondering the Future" In 1924, Mallory and Irvine embarked on a daring expedition to conquer Everest's treacherous Second Step. Their fate remains unknown, leaving us with countless questions about their ultimate triumph or tragedy. Reflecting on history, we recall the timeless saying "When Adam delved and Eve span, " reminding us of humanity's eternal quest for knowledge and understanding. George Leigh Mallory, an adventurer at heart, left an indelible mark in his short life (1886-1924). His legacy continues to inspire generations to push boundaries and seek answers beyond what seems possible. Meanwhile, in 1875, feline bell-ringers captured our curiosity. This peculiar event reminds us that even seemingly trivial occurrences can spark questions that challenge our perception of reality. Ernest Board's masterpiece "Fortuna" evokes contemplation about destiny itself - is it predetermined or subject to chance? The painting invites viewers into a world where every stroke raises more questions than it answers. The suffragette movement brought forth another pressing question: why was Charlotte Despard's novel outlawed? Uncovering this mystery sheds light on the struggles faced by women fighting for equality during those times. Peary and Cook's dispute over reaching the North Pole forces us to ponder who truly accomplished this remarkable feat first. The conflicting accounts leave historians questioning historical accuracy while highlighting human ambition and competition. A crisis at the Admiralty involving Lord Fisher and Winston Churchill prompts further investigation into political intrigue. What were the underlying motives behind their clash? Unraveling this enigma reveals hidden truths within corridors of power. Leap years have long been associated with proposals; however, they also raise deeper inquiries about societal norms surrounding gender roles throughout history. Why does tradition dictate such specific timelines for love? Ethel Le Neve's portrait captivates observers with her mysterious allure. Who was she, and what secrets did her enigmatic smile conceal.