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Special Collection (page 8)

"Unveiling the extraordinary: From Colonel David Stirling's desert patrol to the iconic Shelby Mustang GT500E Eleanor, Lambretta Li 150 Special

Background imageSpecial Collection: Queen Elizabeth I, entry into Kenilworth Castle

Queen Elizabeth I, entry into Kenilworth Castle, with fireworks Date: 1575

Background imageSpecial Collection: Caricature of (Sir) Edward Moss, chairman of Moss Empires

Caricature of (Sir) Edward Moss, chairman of Moss Empires and the man behind the London Hippodrome, talking to his stage director Frank Parker

Background imageSpecial Collection: Embarcation of the Doge of Venice to Marry the Sea

Embarcation of the Doge of Venice to Marry the Sea
The Embarcation of the Doge of Venice to Marry the Sea Date: 1829

Background imageSpecial Collection: Queen Victoria opening Convalescent Home, Bristol

Queen Victoria opening Convalescent Home, Bristol
Queen Victoria opening Convalescent Home, Durdham Down, Bristol, 15 November 1899 Date: 1899

Background imageSpecial Collection: Comic postcard, Man en route to Coronation Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man en route to Coronation Date: 20th century

Background imageSpecial Collection: Comic postcard, Large man with Coronation ticket Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Large man with Coronation ticket Date: 20th century

Background imageSpecial Collection: Comic postcard, Large woman with Coronation ticket Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Large woman with Coronation ticket Date: 20th century

Background imageSpecial Collection: Comic postcard, People watching the Coronation - or trying to Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, People watching the Coronation - or trying to Date: 20th century

Background imageSpecial Collection: Comic postcard, Little boy expecting a letter from someone special Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little boy expecting a letter from someone special Date: 20th century

Background imageSpecial Collection: Young girls enjoying food at a party

Young girls enjoying food at a party
Five young girls in their best dresses at a party tucking into their tea. Date: circa 1950s

Background imageSpecial Collection: Comic postcard, two policeman in wartime, WW2 - Special Constable in need of some

Comic postcard, two policeman in wartime, WW2 - Special Constable in need of some training Date: circa 1940s

Background imageSpecial Collection: WW2 - During the evening of May 7th, all over Paris, Special editions are printed

WW2 - During the evening of May 7th, all over Paris, Special editions are printed announcing the German surrender. Date: 1945

Background imageSpecial Collection: St Judes Church, Oudtshoorn (b / w photo)

St Judes Church, Oudtshoorn (b / w photo)
3092417 St Judes Church, Oudtshoorn (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Judes Church, Oudtshoorn)

Background imageSpecial Collection: Arrest of one of the Illustrated London Newss special artists, Melton Prior

Arrest of one of the Illustrated London Newss special artists, Melton Prior, at Ragusa (Dubrovnik) by Austrian police where he was detained a short time. Date: 1875

Background imageSpecial Collection: New firefighters breathing equipment 1907

New firefighters breathing equipment 1907
Firefighters wearing new breathing apparatus to protect them from inhaling fumes, lasting twenty minutes

Background imageSpecial Collection: New protection for firemen 1903

New protection for firemen 1903
The latest German novelty for protecting firemens faces from smoke inhalation. With nippers over their noses, special smoke glasses over their mouth connected to a oxygen bag hanging in front of

Background imageSpecial Collection: The Sphere Unknown Warrior Special Supplement (Page 8)

The Sphere Unknown Warrior Special Supplement (Page 8). Full page scan. 1920

Background imageSpecial Collection: The Sphere Unknown Warrior Special Supplement (Page 7)

The Sphere Unknown Warrior Special Supplement (Page 7). Full page scan. 1920

Background imageSpecial Collection: The Sphere Unknown Warrior Special Supplement (Page 6)

The Sphere Unknown Warrior Special Supplement (Page 6). Full page scan. 1920

Background imageSpecial Collection: The Sphere Unknown Warrior Special Supplement (Page 5)

The Sphere Unknown Warrior Special Supplement (Page 5). Full page scan. 1920

Background imageSpecial Collection: The Sphere Unknown Warrior Special Supplement (Page 4)

The Sphere Unknown Warrior Special Supplement (Page 4). Full page scan. 1920

Background imageSpecial Collection: The Sphere Unknown Warrior Special Supplement (Page 3)

The Sphere Unknown Warrior Special Supplement (Page 3). Full page scan. Unknown Warrior at the Cenotaph, 11th November 1920 1920

Background imageSpecial Collection: The Sphere Unknown Warrior Special Supplement (Page 1)

The Sphere Unknown Warrior Special Supplement (Page 1). Full page scan. The Warriors Pilgrimage, Armistice Day 1920. Top picture shows the destroyer Verdun coming alongside the Admiralty Pier at

Background imageSpecial Collection: Opening of the Minster and Deal Railway, the King Lear and its 'Special'passing Sandwich (engraving)

Opening of the Minster and Deal Railway, the King Lear and its "Special"passing Sandwich (engraving)
1594459 Opening of the Minster and Deal Railway, the King Lear and its " Special" passing Sandwich (engraving) by English School

Background imageSpecial Collection: Calvinist priests laying hands on a man, Switzerland

Calvinist priests laying hands on a man, Switzerland
Two Calvinist priests laying hands on a man kneeling on a cushion, and woman of Zurich in mourning clothes, Switzerland, 16th century. Lutto di una Zurichese &c

Background imageSpecial Collection: Buttes New CWGC Cemetery, New Zealand Memorial

Buttes New CWGC Cemetery, New Zealand Memorial
The cemetery lies on an area which was a pre-war drill ground. It contains 1, 317 UK burials, 564 Australian, 50 Canadian, 167 New Zealand, and 1, 703 Unknown, plus 35 Special Memorials

Background imageSpecial Collection: D Napier and Son - Special projects

D Napier and Son - Special projects
Breguet scheme for augmented lift

Background imageSpecial Collection: Duke of Cambridge, visit to Guernsey, Channel Islands

Duke of Cambridge, visit to Guernsey, Channel Islands
Reception of the Duke of Cambridge, visit to Guernsey, Channel Islands, 17 September 1862. 1862

Background imageSpecial Collection: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989463 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSpecial Collection: A Special Moment, (oil on canvas)

A Special Moment, (oil on canvas)
659106 A Special Moment, (oil on canvas) by Schmutzler, Leopold (1864-1941); 63.5x82.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Special Moment. Leopold Schmutzler (1864-1941). Oil on canvas

Background imageSpecial Collection: Martha cake (photo)

Martha cake (photo)
6018395 Martha cake (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martha cake. Illustration for Praktische Konditorei-Kunst by J M Erich Weber)

Background imageSpecial Collection: Hand made praline specialities (photo)

Hand made praline specialities (photo)
6018393 Hand made praline specialities (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hand made praline specialities)

Background imageSpecial Collection: Christmas cake (photo)

Christmas cake (photo)
6018389 Christmas cake (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas cake. Illustration for Praktische Konditorei-Kunst by J M Erich Weber)

Background imageSpecial Collection: Sweet greetings cake (photo)

Sweet greetings cake (photo)
6018385 Sweet greetings cake (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sweet greetings cake)

Background imageSpecial Collection: Caramel baskets (photo)

Caramel baskets (photo)
6018383 Caramel baskets (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caramel baskets)

Background imageSpecial Collection: Fancy ice cream dessert pieces (photo)

Fancy ice cream dessert pieces (photo)
6018382 Fancy ice cream dessert pieces (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fancy ice cream dessert pieces)

Background imageSpecial Collection: Selection of fine gingerbreads (photo)

Selection of fine gingerbreads (photo)
6018376 Selection of fine gingerbreads (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Selection of fine gingerbreads)

Background imageSpecial Collection: Centre pieces (photo)

Centre pieces (photo)
6018374 Centre pieces (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Centre pieces. Illustration for Praktische Konditorei-Kunst by J M Erich Weber)

Background imageSpecial Collection: Chocolate temple (photo)

Chocolate temple (photo)
6018373 Chocolate temple (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chocolate temple)

Background imageSpecial Collection: Fancy pieces (photo)

Fancy pieces (photo)
6018372 Fancy pieces (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fancy pieces. Illustration for Praktische Konditorei-Kunst by J M Erich Weber)

Background imageSpecial Collection: Selected cake specialities (photo)

Selected cake specialities (photo)
6018357 Selected cake specialities (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Selected cake specialities)

Background imageSpecial Collection: Selected cake specialities (photo)

Selected cake specialities (photo)
6018356 Selected cake specialities (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Selected cake specialities)

Background imageSpecial Collection: Whipped cream cake specialities (photo)

Whipped cream cake specialities (photo)
6018355 Whipped cream cake specialities (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whipped cream cake specialities)

Background imageSpecial Collection: Whitsuntide cake (photo)

Whitsuntide cake (photo)
6018346 Whitsuntide cake (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whitsuntide cake)

Background imageSpecial Collection: The Sands of Dee, how the waves are formed at Hippodrome

The Sands of Dee, how the waves are formed at Hippodrome
Page from The Sketch reporting on how the immense waves was created during the London Hippodromes latest dramatic water spectacle, The Sands of Dee

Background imageSpecial Collection: Frank Parker, stage director at London Hippodrome

Frank Parker, stage director at London Hippodrome
Frank Parker, , stage director at the London HIppodrome where he was the brains behind the theatres incredible water spectacles, plunging elephants, diving cyclists, snowstorms

Background imageSpecial Collection: Banquet at Metropolitan underground opening, London 1863

Banquet at Metropolitan underground opening, London 1863
Banquet in Farringdon Street Station at the opening of the Metropolitan underground, London, on 9 January 1863. Date: 1863

Background imageSpecial Collection: Behind the scenes in a film studio 1924

Behind the scenes in a film studio 1924
Various trick techniques used to achieve certain effects in a film studio, sketched by D. Macpherson in The Sphere. Among the tricks used are a side of a house painted on a floor to give the illusion



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