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LCC-LFB Brigade photographers at work
Two of the London Fire Brigades team of operational photographers. For well over 150 years a photographic record of the Brigade at fires

LCC-LFB Chief Officers car at Lambeth HQ
The Chief Officer lived at fire brigade headquarters, Lambeth SE1. His Wolseley 4/44 staff car was driven by a firefighter to transport him on official visits and to major fires and incidents

ANTIETAM: OFFICIALS, 1862. American (Scottish-born) detective Allan Pinkerton (seated at left), and other officials from Washington, D.C. at Antietam, Maryland, September 1862

ANTIETAM: OFFICIALS, 1862. Union officials at Antietam, Maryland, during the American Civil War, October 1862. Seated left to right: war correspondent William R, Moore and detective Allan Pinkerton

ANTON CERMAK (1873-1933). American (Czech-born) politician. Being sworn in as mayor of Chicago, Illinois, by Judge Edmund K. Jarecki (left), while County Clerk Robert M

SHERIFFS OF LONDON, 1811. The presentation of the sheriffs of London, Samuel Birch and William Heygate, in the Court of the Exchequer in 1811. Line engraving, English, 1813

CHINA: MANDARINs HOME. A mandarin with his family and servants at his home near Nanking, China. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

CHINA: MANDARINs HOME. Dinner party at a mandarins home in China. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

RUSSIAN AMBASSADORS, 1576. Russian ambassadors bearing gifts of animal pelts, sent by Czar Ivan IV to Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II, 1576. Contemporary color line engraving

TRIAL OF WEIGHTS, 1497. Trial of weights and measures at the exchequer during the reign of King Henry VII of England. Wood engraving, 19th century, after a drawing of 1497

AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH, 1852. An assistant commissioner receiving and weighing gold for escort at the Turon gold fields, New South Wales, Australia, 1852. Wood engraving, English, 1853

MEDIEVAL PRISON, 1557. The Provosts prison. Woodcut from Praxis Rerum Civilium, by Josse Damhoudere, published 1557 in Antwerp

JAPAN: MINISTERS, 1863. Three Japanese ministers of state. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1863

LI HUNG-CHANG (1823-1901). Chinese statesman and general. Wood engraving, 1884

ENGLAND: ELECTION, 1880. The General Election: Reading the Result of the Poll. Wood engraving. English, 1880

ARGENTINA: ELECTION, 1892. Voting under Military Protection in Buenos Aires. Line engraving from an English newspaper of 1892

ENGLAND: VOTING, 1873. Voting by ballot at the election at Taunton, England, in 1873. Wood engravings from a contemporary English newspaper

SUBMISSION OF JAMESTOWN. Governor William Berkeley and other colonial leaders at Jamestown, Virginia, submit to the authority of commissioners sent from London by the Commonwealth government, 1652

BACONs REBELLION, 1676. Nathaniel Bacon confronts Governor William Berkeley (right) at Jamestown, Virginia, in June 1676, demanding a commission to lead a militia against local Indian tribes

IMMIGRATION: CITIZENSHIP. Prospective citizens of the United States being examined at New York City prior to becoming naturalized citizens. Wood engraving, 1868

ANDREW HAMILTON (c1676-1741). American lawyer. Line engraving, 19th century

SAMUEL HOOD (1724-1816). First Viscount Hood. English admiral. Stipple engraving after Sir Joshua Reynolds

ERIE CANAL OFFICIAL BADGE. Used at the Canal Celebration in 1825. Line engraving, 1825

CHARLES GEORGE GORDON (1833-1885). English soldier. Gordon in Chinese Mandarin dress. Wood engraving after a photograph, c1864

LAURENS JANSZOON COSTER (c1370-c1440). Dutch town official. Line engraving, 17th century

JOHN B. RUSSWURM (1799-1851). American journalist and public official. American line engraving, 19th century

CONGO BOUNDARIES, 1913. French and German officials noting new Congo boundaries established by 1911 agreement: French engraving, 1913

ANTONIO LOPEZ de SANTA ANNA (1795c-1876). Mexican soldier and political leader. Engraving, 1837

Cover design, Luftschiffahrt Ausstellung catalogue
Cover design for the official catalogue of the Internationale Luftschiffahrt Ausstellung (International Airship Exhibition), Frankfurt, 1909. 1909

Cover design, Circuit of Britain Programme
Cover design, official programme issued by the Royal Aero Club for the Circuit of Britain 1010 Miles Air Race for the Second 10, 000 Daily Mail prize

Cover design, Gordon Bennett Aeronautic Cup
Cover design, Official Program of the Second Competition for the Gordon Bennett Aeronautic Cup, Forest Park, St Louis, USA, October 1907. Showing men flying in balloons. October 1907

Official programme cover, The London Aerodrome
Official programme cover for the London Aerodrome, Hendon, 7th London Aviation Meeting, 9-13 April 1914 (weather permitting)

A man, possibly a government official, holding a fan, seated, facing left, wearing a crown-like hat. Date ca. 1877

Samurai or retainer kneeling before government official or daimyo. Photograph shows a man, full-length, standing, facing right, and a man wearing a sword kneeling before him, facing left

Court official wearing a kanmuri

Official program - Woman suffrage procession, Washington, DC March 3, 1913. Cover of program for the National American Womens Suffrage Association procession, showing woman, in elaborate attire

American Valentines Day card - Marriage licence
Dear Valentine Just say the word and I ll trot right down for the license Marriage Licenses are required prior to obtaining the right to maary in the USA - some states also require a blood test to

US official war pictures. Poster showing silhouette of a soldier operating a motion picture camera. Date 1917

United States official war films. Poster showing silhouette of soldiers and firing cannon against a red, white, and blue sky, with United States seal below. Date 1917

Jobs for fighters - If you need a job, if you need a man, inform the official central agency - The service is free. Poster showing a soldier holding his Honorable Discharge

United States official films shown here. Poster showing the US Capitol. Date 1917

Official birdseye view. Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893. Date c1892 Oct. 29

New interchange station, 31st and Market streets, West Phila

Drought refguees from Oklahoma camping by the roadside. They hope to work in the cotton fields. The official at the border (California-Arizona) inspection service said that on this day, August 17

The Royal State Harness Date: circa 1910

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on naval & official occasio
Page from the Illustrated London News Coronation Number featuring a number of photographs of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh carrying out a number of naval and official engagements. Date: 1950s

Chief Censor, C. V. Usborne, 1939
Vice-Admiral C. V. Usborne who was in charge of the government department censoring press activities in Britain during World War II

British Western Front in France - Red Cross Hospital ward

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"Capturing the Essence of History: A Glimpse into Official Memorabilia" King George VI - Fine Photographic Portrait: A regal depiction of a monarch who led with grace and resilience during challenging times. Railway Map of Britain: Tracing the intricate web of railway lines that connected towns and cities, revolutionizing transportation in Great Britain. Suffragette Rally Women's Sunday Programme 1908: Unveiling the empowering movement that fought tirelessly for women's rights, paving the way for equality. Schneider Trophy Air Race: Celebrating the thrilling competition that pushed aviation boundaries and showcased technological advancements in early flight. Old Firm Victory Framed Panoramic Print: Immortalizing a historic triumph between Glasgow football giants, capturing the passion and rivalry on display. Statue of St Peter, Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano: An awe-inspiring sculpture paying homage to one of Christianity's most revered figures within Rome's majestic basilica. WW2 Greetings Card, Corporal Joan Pearson: A heartfelt message from a brave soldier serving their country during World War II, reminding us of sacrifice and camaraderie amidst turmoil. Standard Periodic Table, Element Types: Unlocking the mysteries of chemistry through an iconic visual representation that has guided scientific exploration for generations. Mount Everest Expedition 1924: Commemorating an audacious endeavor to conquer Earth's highest peak; a testament to human determination against nature's mightiest challenges. Instruction Booklet, Knitting for the RAF - WW2 : Showcasing how ordinary citizens contributed to war efforts by knitting garments for Royal Air Force personnel; stitching together unity and support during wartime hardships. Standard Periodic Table, Element Types (again): Delving into atomic wonders once more as we explore elements' properties and unravel secrets hidden within nature itself. HRH Queen Elizabeth II - Trooping of the Colour.