Succeeded Collection

Marie Curie
Born in Poland in 1867, after receiving her secondary education she worked as a governess for eight years. Marie moved to Paris and read Physics at the Sorbonne

The coronation of King George VI in Westminster Abbey, London, showing the moment the king is crowned.Date: 1937

Alexandra Palace, the home of the B. B. C. The large transmitt
Alexandra Palace as the home of the B.B.C television service in 1936 showing the mast and transmitting aerials for vision and sound

Tatler First Issue 1709
THE TATLER Founded by Richard Steele, Joseph Addison was a major contributor. The Tatler was succeeded by The Spectator in 1711

A study of the dancer Lena King, London, 1922. Has succeeded Phyllis Bedells at the Empire Theatre Date: 1922

Breeches-Buoy used to save the crew of Esras, East Runton
Illustration showing a Breeches-Buoy in use, to save the crew of the Norwegian ship Esras, East Runton, Norfolk, 1901. Esras had run aground on the Hasboro sands

Viscount and Viscountess Astor and their children
A photograph taken at Lord Astors seat, Clevedon, Taplow, Bucks. Lord Astor was M.P. for the Sutton Division of Plymouth until 191, after he succeeded Lady Astor represented the position

George Granville William Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, 3rd Duke of Sutherland (1828-1882), British aristocrat, succeeded to his title in 1861. Sutherland finishing a marathon railway journey in America

OTTO / REIGNED 1886 - 1913
OTTO King of Bavaria from 1886 - 1913; succeeded his brother Ludwig II

Georg Leo von Caprivi (1831-1899) German soldier and statesman. In March 1890 he succeeded Bismarck as Chancellor of
527317 Georg Leo von Caprivi (1831-1899) German soldier and statesman. In March 1890 he succeeded Bismarck as Chancellor of Germany (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Robert II Of Normandy Robert Curthose Eldest Son
Robert II of Normandy, or Robert Curthose, c. 1051 -1134. Eldest son of William the Conqueror who succeeded his father as Duke of Normandy in 1087 and unsuccessful claimant to the English throne

Christopher Columbus
This sculpture portrays a young Christopher Columbus, famous Italian explorer and navigator who succeeded in opening the way for the colonization of the Americas through voyaging across the Atlantic

Hawker Siddeley HS. 125 Series 1 G-ATPC
Hawker Siddeley HS.125 Series 1 G-ATPC (msn 25009), of the Civil Aviation Flying Unit, at London Heathrow Airport. (Last of the 6-window series 1s)

She'll be Queen Yet
Impression of Edward, Duke of Kent showing off his baby daughter, Alexandrine Victoria, later Queen Victoria. After the death of King George IV, his brother, King William IV

Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands aboard a submarine
Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands (1880-1962) standing on board the deck of a submarine, September 1916. The Queen was attending manoeuvres carried out by the Dutch navy

King Ferdinand I of Romania
Ruler of Romania, King Ferdinand I (1865-1927), published shortly after he broke his country's neutrality to side with the Allies during the First World War

CARLO ALBERTO DIES
Shortly after the crushing defeat of the Piedmontese at Novara, Carlo Alberto dies and is succeeded by Vittorio Emanuele. Date: March 1849

Baraduc 60 Mins Paranormal Photography 15 October
baraduc, 60, mins, paranormal, photography, 15, october, 1907, french, researcher, hippolyte, photographs, wife, nadine, minutes, death, succeeded, photographing, departing, soul, history

BARADUC - 20 MINS AFTER
French researcher Hippolyte Baraduc photographs his wife Nadine 20 minutes after her death, and has perhaps succeeded in photographing her departing soul Date: 15 October 1907

Alexander III, Czar of All the Russias (engraving)
1037653 Alexander III, Czar of All the Russias (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander III, Czar of All the Russias)

The Procession marking the half-century of Westfield College for Women, part of London University at which Miss Chapman has succeeded Miss Lodge as Principal. Date: 1932

The Transvaal War, Officers at the Front (b / w photo)
1592832 The Transvaal War, Officers at the Front (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, Officers at the Front)

Cartoon, The Last Chance! Lord Cairns (Arthur William Cairns, 2nd Earl Cairns) succeeded to the title on the death of his father on 2 April 1885. 1885

Cartoon, Lord Cairns, In A New Part
Cartoon, Lord Cairns (Arthur William Cairns, 2nd Earl Cairns) - In A New Part. He had just succeeded to the title on the death of his father. 1885

Baron Macnaghten (colour litho)
612029 Baron Macnaghten (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baron Macnaghten, He succeeded Lord Blackburn, 31 October 1895)

National Childrens Home - Rev. Arthur E Gregory
The Rev. Arthur E Gregory was the second Principal of the National Childrens Home (NCH), having succeeded its founder Thomas Bowman Stephenson who retired in 1900. Gregory died suddenly in 1912

A Visit to the T Sitsa Waterfalls, South Africa (engraving)
1044742 A Visit to the T Sitsa Waterfalls, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Visit to the T Sitsa Waterfalls, South Africa)

Viscount Ranelagh, He has succeeded in volunteering, 25 June 1870, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611955 Viscount Ranelagh, He has succeeded in volunteering, 25 June 1870, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Viscount Ranelagh)

The Dukedom of Marlborough (litho)
1056717 The Dukedom of Marlborough (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dukedom of Marlborough)

The Rev Charles Spurgeon, Noone has succeeded like him in sketching the comic side of repentance and regeneration
611943 The Rev Charles Spurgeon, Noone has succeeded like him in sketching the comic side of repentance and regeneration, 17 July 1880, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by Pellegrini

The Adventures of Nicholas (engraving)
1038807 The Adventures of Nicholas (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Adventures of Nicholas)

Wilhelmina Helena Pauline Maria, Queen of the Netherlands (engraving)
1063725 Wilhelmina Helena Pauline Maria, Queen of the Netherlands (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wilhelmina Helena Pauline Maria)

Duel with Pistols
A duel with pistols, at surprisingly close quarters - no wonder one of the protagonists has succeeded in hitting his opponent ! Date: circa 1820

Bust of Diego de Deza, 1444 - 1523. Theologian and inquisitor of Spain. He succeeded Tomas de Torquemada to the post of Grand Inquisitor during the Spanish Inquisition

Signature of Diego de Deza, 1444 - 1523. Theologian and inquisitor of Spain. He succeeded Tomas de Torquemada to the post of Grand Inquisitor during the Spanish Inquisition

Ambassador of Empire who has become King Edward VIII
His Majesty King Edward VIII (1894 - 1972), who succeeded his Father, the late King George V, on 20 January 1936, the first bachelor King to ascend the British throne for 176 years

Sultan Mehmed VI leaving the HMS Superb, at anchor in the Bosphorus, Constantinople, Turkey. Mehmed VI Wahid ed-din (Turkish)

Lieutenant-General Douglas Haig
Portrait by John St. Helier Lander of Douglas Haig (1861-1921), Commander of the First Corps of the British Expeditionary Force

Herostratus
Citizen of Ephesus who, to make his name immortal, burnt down the Temple of Diana, one of the seven wonders of the world. He succeeded in his aim

Hans-Jochen Vogel (born 3 February 1926) German politician. Vogel was Mayor of Munich from 1960-72. After the general election in 1972 he became Federal Minister for Regional Planning

Greeley (With Reid)
HORACE GREELEY American journalist, with Whitelaw Reid who succeeded him as editor of the New York Tribune. Date: 1811 - 1872

7th Earl of Albemarle
WILLIAM COUTTS, 7TH EARL OF ALBEMARLE Succeeded to the title in 1891; father of George Keppel, who was the husband of Edward VIIs mistress Alice Keppel. Date: 1832 - 1894

Ulrika Eleonora / Sweden
ULRIKA ELEONORA Queen of Sweden (1718-20); sister of Charles XII, whom she succeeded; she abdicated in favour of her husband, who became Frederick I Date: 1688 - 1741

Earl of Galloway
ALAN PLANTAGANET 10TH EARL (Succeeded 1873). Statesman. Date: 1835 - 1901

General Sir Douglas Haig (1861-1921), Leader of the British advance on the Western Front, Commander of the First Corps of the British Expeditionary Force

Double-Slided Trombone
Mr. W.S. Wilkinson of Keighley, Yorkshire, England, is over 80 years old and the only living man who has succeeded in playing this double-slided trombone! Date: early 1960s

Third Viscount Hill
ROWLAND CLEGG, third viscount HILL succeeded to the title 1875 Date: 1833 - 1895

14th Earl Huntingdon
WARNER FRANCIS JOHN PLANTAGANET HASTINGS, fourteenth earl of HUNTINGDON succeeded to the title in 1885 Date: 1868 - ?

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