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Cyrus at Babylon
THE FALL OF BABYLON Kurash II (Cyrus), king of Persia, takes Babylon and allows the captive Jews to return home, restoring the vessels of their Temple

Buchanan Installed
James Buchanan takes the oath of office as president : though a brilliant lawyer, he will not be able to prevent the nation drifting into civil war

Republic F-84G Thunderjet, 51-767, takes on fuel from a ?
Republic F-84G Thunderjet, 51-767, takes on fuel from a Boeing KB-29, 44-86398

Freikorps unit takes to the streets in Berlin during unrest in the years of the Weimar Republic. Circa 1923

Skier Tumbles
A young girl takes a tumble whilst skiing. Date: circa 1912

USA / Met Opera / Stage
NEW YORK a performer takes a bow, as a bouquet of flowers is handed up

Transfusing Blood, 1880
TRANSFUSION - a doctor takes blood from the husband to give to the wife

England / Nether Stowey
A young female rambler takes time out to sit and rest and admire the fine view over the village of Nether Stowey, Somerset, nestling at the foot of the Quantock Hills

Greece / Warrior Farewell
A young Greek warrior takes leave of his family

Brewer Takes Samples
A brewer takes samples from his barrels

Thames Ferryman 1680
A Thames waterman takes a full load of passengers from one side of the river to the other

Britain / Cartoon / Reform
A horse with the head of Disraeli takes A Leap in the Dark, in Punchs satire on the Reform Bill

To Bed by Candlelight
A nurse takes a small child to bed by candlelight

First Underground Train
The first public train on Londons underground Metropolitan Railway takes passengers from Paddington to Farringdon Street

Royal Procession 1804
The Royal procession takes king George III to Westminster to open Parliament

Raf Biplane Climbing
A Royal Air Force biplane climbing as it takes off

Lady and Pomeranian
A lady in boots and a sporty outfit takes her pomeranian for its morning walk

BERMUDA - Somers wreck
Sir George Somers discovers the Bermudas the hard way, by being wrecked there, whereupon he takes possession of them on behalf of Britain, inspiring Shakespeares The Tempest

Restif - Flying Man
Victorin, the flying-man, takes to the air

Pacific / Cook 1770
Captain Cook takes formal possession of New South Wales

Door of the Paradise (1425-1452)
3499720 Door of the Paradise (1425-1452); (add.info.: Door of the Paradise (1425-1452). Baptistery of St John (Florence, Italy). Detail of the door, by Lorenzo Ghiberti (1380-1455)

German militarism in the Wilhelmine era: Social differences in the German military hierarchy
527367 German militarism in the Wilhelmine era: Social differences in the German military hierarchy. The Emperor takes his repast, officers dine, and ordinary soldiers eat

Paul Di Resta fstartet von Startplatz 1 - DTM Brands Hatch - 7th Round 2010 - Saturday
04.09.2010, Brands Hatch, England - Paul Di Resta (GBR), AMG Mercedes, AMG Mercedes C-Klasse (2009) takes pole position - DTM 2010 - Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters 7th Round at Brands Hatch - ©

Josephine Baker with her pet cheetah
Josephine Baker (1906-1975) - American-born French entertainer, activist, and French Resistance agent - taking her pet cheetah for a walk. Date: 1931

English gentleman in hunting pinks having his portrait painted, 19th century. Ruddle the artist smoking a pipe while painting Bragg seated on a saddle stand. Mr. Braggs equestrian portrait

A Young Dutch girl in traditional costume, tending to geese. Date: circa 1905

North and South America
Map of the Americas 1685, de Ram, Johannes

It Takes A Woman
A wartime children's short story illustration of a man and woman taking their children out sledding in the countryside. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - Jack Takes A Captive
A WW2 children's short story illustration for Jack Takes A Captive, written by Dorothy Black. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - British Fighter Takes Down Italian Fiat
A WW2 children's short story illustration showing a British WW2 fighter plane taking down an Italian Fiat Falco biplane, sending it out of control. Date: circa 1940s

Fatherly Advice - A young woman leans of her Father and takes his wise words to heart. Date: 1909

Chiddingstone High Street. One of the prettiest villages in Kent, and perhaps England, Chiddingstone is a beautiful example of a Tudor one-street village

Antilochus takes news to Achilles - Rafael Tegeo
Rafael Tegeo (1798-1856). Spanish painter. Antilochus takes to Achilles the news of the fight on the body of Patroclus. Oil on canvas, 1831. Detail. Private collection. Date: 2019

Buckingham Palace and Queen Victoria Memorial
Central view of Buckingham Palace and Victoria Memorial with horse and cart, pedestrians and period motor cars. The Palace has been the official home of the Monarch since the 1830s

A young English lad takes shelter in a barrel from the rain
A young English lad takes shelter in a barrel from the pouring rain - Somewhere in England'. Date: circa 1930s

Boulton Paul P. 111 VT935
Boulton Paul P.111 VT935, in the aero-structures hangar at the College of Aeronautics, Cranfield Aerodrome, on 30 June 1962

TAKING UP THE REINS
A gentleman takes up the reins of his four-horse team - a more delicate operation than turning your key in your car's starter... Date: 1872

The lady takes the reins while her groom watches admiringly. Date: 1902

MASSENET/THAIS/SANDERSON
Sybil Sanderson takes the title role in this story of the Egyptian courtesan who converts to religion and dies as a desert hermit. Date: first performed 1894

WOTAN'S FAREWELL
Act Three : Wotan takes a last look at his daughter Brunnhilde as she sleeps encircled with fire

A group of men and women sit around a table holding a board meeting. A (female) secretary takes notes. Date: circa 1970

BIPLANE DOG FIGHT
Death takes wing over the skies of Europe as another plane is shot down in flames Date: 1917

DAVID AND ABIGAIL
When David demands protection money, Nabal refuses : the angry David is appeased by Nabal's wife Abigail, but Nabal dies of despair, and David takes Abigail as wife

FASHIONABLE YOUNG WIDOW
Pretty young widow in mourning dress takes tea with a handsome young man while she views the architect's plans for her husband's mausoleum Date: 1820s

ARISTAEUS & EURYDICE
Aristaeus takes a fancy to Eurydice : fleeing his unwelcome attentions, she treads on a snake which bites her fatally : she dies, and Aristaeus is punished Date:

WOMAN DOLL CASE 1929
Finished Die Dame cover in pencil and wash as it appeared in October 1929 - a woman takes a doll out of a case Date: October 1929

Merlin takes the child Arthur into his keeping Date: 1893 - 1894

French spirit photographer Edouard Isidore Buguet (1840-1901) is cleared of evil fluids by a medium, before he takes a spirit photograph: he was convicted of fraud in 1874 Date: circa 1874

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"Taking Flight: A Glimpse into Time and Travel" In a majestic display of engineering marvel, the Concorde in British Airways colors takes off, soaring through the skies with grace and power. Reminiscent of a bygone era, this passenger plane evokes memories of imperial grandeur. Transporting us back to medieval times, "Les Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry - September" captures the essence of an era where travel was reserved for nobility. The allure of exploration is palpable as we witness history unfold before our eyes. Stepping further into the past, a 1927 image portrays a Golliwog & Girl amidst changing societal norms. It serves as a reminder that progress has been made since then, but there is still work to be done. Returning to modernity, British Airways' Concorde G-BOAC gracefully takes off from Heathrow airport. Its sleek design and technological prowess redefine what it means to fly at supersonic speeds. Eros/Cupid Stothard's depiction reminds us that love knows no bounds when it comes to traversing distances. Whether by land or air, love finds its way across time and space. Concorde 204 G-BOAC showcases yet another breathtaking takeoff moment – an embodiment of human achievement reaching new heights in aviation history. The roaring twenties come alive with an image featuring a leggy secretary exuding confidence amidst societal change. This snapshot encapsulates both progress and challenges faced during those transformative years. Moving forward in time again brings us face-to-face with Angel Islington in the 1930s – an iconic landmark representing resilience and hope during challenging times. A glimpse into fox hunting accidents reminds us that even noble pursuits can have unexpected consequences; cautionary tales urging us to tread carefully on our journey towards progress. Finally, we witness Concorde 002 taking off from Filton on its maiden flight, a testament to human ingenuity and the pursuit of new frontiers.