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"Sets that Take Us Back in Time: From Olympics to Radio, a Journey through History" OLYMPICS / 1948 / 10

Background imageSets Collection: Felicity Kendal actress wearing a wedding dress July 1982

Felicity Kendal actress wearing a wedding dress July 1982, whilst filming a new series of the TV programme Solo

Background imageSets Collection: Diana Rigg during the filming of The Avengers at Aldbury

Diana Rigg during the filming of The Avengers at Aldbury. film set August 1967

Background imageSets Collection: Electric lamp with mirror used to light point on stage

Electric lamp with mirror used to light point on stage
3788509 Electric lamp with mirror used to light point on stage; (add.info.: Electric lamp with mirror used to light point on stage, 19th century - from engraving published 1885)

Background imageSets Collection: Electric lamp used to light a person on stage

Electric lamp used to light a person on stage
3788508 Electric lamp used to light a person on stage; (add.info.: Electric lamp used to light a person on stage, 19th century - from engraving published 1885)

Background imageSets Collection: Electric stage light used in Meyerbeer's The Prophet

Electric stage light used in Meyerbeer's The Prophet
3788506 Electric stage light used in Meyerbeer's The Prophet; (add.info.: Electric stage light used in Giacomo Meyerbeer's The Prophet (Le Prophete)

Background imageSets Collection: Electric light used to project rainbow on stage

Electric light used to project rainbow on stage
3788507 Electric light used to project rainbow on stage; (add.info.: Electric light used to project rainbow on stage, 19th century - from engraving published 1885)

Background imageSets Collection: MUSSOLINI / HARVESTING 33

MUSSOLINI / HARVESTING 33
BENITO MUSSOLINI Italian dictator sets an example by helping out with the harvest Date: 1933

Background imageSets Collection: Dame Edith Evans seen here as as Grandmamma during rehearsals of The Gamblers

Dame Edith Evans seen here as as Grandmamma during rehearsals of The Gamblers. 27th December 1967

Background imageSets Collection: Dame Edith Evans seen here during rehearsals of The Gamblers. 27th December 1967

Dame Edith Evans seen here during rehearsals of The Gamblers. 27th December 1967

Background imageSets Collection: Alfred Hitchcock on the set of his 1939 film Jamacia Inn at the Associated British

Alfred Hitchcock on the set of his 1939 film Jamacia Inn at the Associated British Elstree Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Circa 1939

Background imageSets Collection: Michael Elphick actor sitting on motor bike attached rig on the back of lorry filming for

Michael Elphick actor sitting on motor bike attached rig on the back of lorry filming for his TV series Boon

Background imageSets Collection: George Cole as Arthur Daley and Dennis Waterman as Terry McCann from the television

George Cole as Arthur Daley and Dennis Waterman as Terry McCann from the television series Minder. July 1988

Background imageSets Collection: SLIPS & KNICKERS 1935 SLIPS & KNICKERS 1935

SLIPS & KNICKERS 1935 SLIPS & KNICKERS 1935
Fashionable lingerie in art silk: sets composed of a slip with lace yoke & directoire knickers, or a slip & French knickers, plus a nightgown with bow trim. Date: 1935

Background imageSets Collection: Twin Sets

Twin Sets - Summer fashions. Good Housekeeping July 1931. Date: 1931

Background imageSets Collection: Advert, Heatonex garments, drawn by Mabel Lucie Attwell

Advert, Heatonex garments, drawn by Mabel Lucie Attwell
Advert, Heatonex guaranteed garments for boys and girls, coat sets, blazers, gym frocks, drawn by Mabel Lucie Attwell

Background imageSets Collection: WW2 - The Iris Sets Out For Dunkirk

WW2 - The Iris Sets Out For Dunkirk
An illustration for a WW2 children's short story, We Will Return, written by R. Ernest Bailey. The image shows some British wartime crewmembers of a vessel named Iris

Background imageSets Collection: Cover design, Father Christmas, Meccano magazine

Cover design, Father Christmas, Meccano magazine
Cover design, Father Christmas in a Meccano aeroplane dropping Meccano sets to boys Date: 1923

Background imageSets Collection: Mrs Calthrop

Mrs Calthrop
A portrait painting of Gladys Calthrop, sat with folded arms, wearing a distinctive orange dress. After befriending Noel Coward

Background imageSets Collection: Brolt Advertisement

Brolt Advertisement
An advertisement for Brown Brothers Limited, promoting Brolt British made electric lights and starter sets for motor vehicles

Background imageSets Collection: Cunard Line, RMS Queen Mary - souvenir brass items

Cunard Line, RMS Queen Mary - souvenir brass items made from her propellers - four coasters, 3.5 inches diameter, two paperweights, 2 inches diameter, tie bar, lapel pin, and two sets of cufflinks

Background imageSets Collection: Somerset

Somerset
The LNER was especially fond of commissioning posters in sets. This is one of six undertaken by Frank Newbould in 1931 entitled East Coast Types'

Background imageSets Collection: East Coast Types No. 6. The Donkey Boy

East Coast Types No. 6. The Donkey Boy
The LNER was especially fond of commissioning posters in sets. This is one of six undertaken by Frank Newbould in 1931 entitled East Coast Types'

Background imageSets Collection: Booklet cover, Ediswan TV sets

Booklet cover, Ediswan TV sets
Booklet cover, How to choose a Television Set, Ediswan Date: 1951

Background imageSets Collection: Scene from The Faithful Heart

Scene from The Faithful Heart
A scene from the film The Faithful Heart depicting a fictional Victoria Cross investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Date: 1932

Background imageSets Collection: The Miracle at the Lyceum Theatre

The Miracle at the Lyceum Theatre
Scenes from Max Reinhardt's production of The Miracle at the Lyceum Theatre, a story told entirely in mime. Inset is Lady Diana Duff Cooper (1892-1986) as the Madonna. Date: 1932

Background imageSets Collection: Grand Hotel Scene

Grand Hotel Scene
A scene from the play Grand Hotel being performed at the Adelphi Theatre. The production ran from September 1931 to January 1932 and was noted for its special effects. Date: 1931

Background imageSets Collection: Miniature Film Sets

Miniature Film Sets
Danish art director and costume designer Max Ree (1889-1953) works out possible camera angles with the help of miniature film sets

Background imageSets Collection: Filming at Elstree Studios

Filming at Elstree Studios
Film director T. Hayes Hunter (1884-1944) working with actors Herbert Marshall (1890-1966) and Edna Best (1900-1974) during the filming of The Calendar at Elstree Studios. Date: 1931

Background imageSets Collection: Advert for Braemar Knitwear

Advert for Braemar Knitwear's cashmere twinset. Date: 1939

Background imageSets Collection: Some ideas and instructions for home knitting projects - a twin set, and woollen stockings

Some ideas and instructions for home knitting projects - a twin set, and woollen stockings. Date: 1943

Background imageSets Collection: Mappin & Webbs dressing table services. Date: 1932

Mappin & Webbs dressing table services. Date: 1932

Background imageSets Collection: SVEN HEDIN TO TIBET - 3

SVEN HEDIN TO TIBET - 3
The expedition sets out by camel caravan across the Gobi Desert : due to inadequate planning, all but Hedin and two companions die of thirst. Date: 1899-1900

Background imageSets Collection: A small girl sets about sweeping the yard with a very big broom

A small girl sets about sweeping the yard with a very big broom, but is distracted when a robin arrives to keep her company. Date: circa 1886

Background imageSets Collection: RELIGION PERSECUTED

RELIGION PERSECUTED
When their church is closed, Christians hold a service in a barn, but someone locks the doors and sets fire to the building : the priest and six others burn to death Date: 1932

Background imageSets Collection: ORTHODOX PERSECUTED

ORTHODOX PERSECUTED
When their church is closed, Christians hold a service in a barn, but someone locks the doors and sets fire to the building : the priest and six others burn to death Date: 1932

Background imageSets Collection: RAY GUN PROJECT - 1

RAY GUN PROJECT - 1
English inventor Grindell Matthews sets up his death- ray device in his workshop Date: 1924

Background imageSets Collection: Monks meditate and die

Monks meditate and die
Shahabad, India : six ascetics are meditating in the temple when a lamp sets light to a mat. Forbidden to move while meditating, they burn to a holy death. Date: 1939

Background imageSets Collection: Anglo-French attack on Tunis 1390

Anglo-French attack on Tunis 1390
The expedition of the French and the English to a town some 100 kilometres from Tunis, at the request of the Genoese. The fleet sets sail. Date: 1390

Background imageSets Collection: Before it started, for a German film, a charge of knights from the time of Frederick

Before it started, for a German film, a charge of knights from the time of Frederick... (colour litho)
2783653 Before it started, for a German film, a charge of knights from the time of Frederick... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageSets Collection: DDE-90023044

DDE-90023044
Zimbabwe, Bumi Hills. The sun sets as a lone elephant watches from the shore of Lake Kariba. Date: 05/02/2009

Background imageSets Collection: Design for backcloth, The Truth about the Russian Dancers, 1920-22 (w / c over graphite on paper)

Design for backcloth, The Truth about the Russian Dancers, 1920-22 (w / c over graphite on paper)
423947 Design for backcloth, The Truth about the Russian Dancers, 1920-22 (w/c over graphite on paper) by Nash, Paul (1889-1946); 28x21.9 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageSets Collection: Erik the Red Sets Sail for Greenland (colour litho)

Erik the Red Sets Sail for Greenland (colour litho)
3624670 Erik the Red Sets Sail for Greenland (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Erik the Red Sets Sail for Greenland)

Background imageSets Collection: The Duenna by Sheridan: Don Carlos (colour litho)

The Duenna by Sheridan: Don Carlos (colour litho)
6011038 The Duenna by Sheridan: Don Carlos (colour litho) by Sheringham, George (1884-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Don Carlos)

Background imageSets Collection: The Holiday Season in Wales, the Ascent of Snowdon (engraving)

The Holiday Season in Wales, the Ascent of Snowdon (engraving)
1036416 The Holiday Season in Wales, the Ascent of Snowdon (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Holiday Season in Wales, the Ascent of Snowdon)

Background imageSets Collection: Set of the opera, Moses, illuminated by electric light (engraving)

Set of the opera, Moses, illuminated by electric light (engraving)
729536 Set of the opera, Moses, illuminated by electric light (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Set of the opera, Moses, illuminated by electric light)

Background imageSets Collection: Monsieur Durand sets out with his Liebig extract (chromolitho)

Monsieur Durand sets out with his Liebig extract (chromolitho)
736023 Monsieur Durand sets out with his Liebig extract (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monsieur Durand sets out with his Liebig extract)

Background imageSets Collection: The Duenna by Sheridan: Design for Act-Drop (colour litho)

The Duenna by Sheridan: Design for Act-Drop (colour litho)
6011045 The Duenna by Sheridan: Design for Act-Drop (colour litho) by Sheringham, George (1884-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Design for Act-Drop)

Background imageSets Collection: The Duenna by Sheridan: Donna Louisa (colour litho)

The Duenna by Sheridan: Donna Louisa (colour litho)
6011041 The Duenna by Sheridan: Donna Louisa (colour litho) by Sheringham, George (1884-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Donna Louisa)



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"Sets that Take Us Back in Time: From Olympics to Radio, a Journey through History" OLYMPICS / 1948 / 10, 000 MET: Relive the excitement of the historic 1948 Olympics with this captivating set showcasing athletes pushing their limits on the track. A portrait of Vivien Leigh by Angus McBean: Step into the glamorous world of Hollywood as you admire this stunning portrait capturing the timeless beauty and elegance of Vivien Leigh. The Mole Catcher: Explore a whimsical countryside scene where an expert mole catcher diligently works to protect gardens from these mischievous underground creatures. The Spirit of St Louis: Embark on an adventure with Charles Lindbergh as you witness his iconic plane, "The Spirit of St Louis, " which carried him across the Atlantic Ocean in a daring solo flight. LCC-LFB changeover from brass to cork fire helmets: Witness a significant moment in firefighting history as London's Fire Brigade transitions from traditional brass helmets to innovative cork ones for enhanced safety and protection. Advert for Shelley Vogue China 1931: Immerse yourself in vintage charm with this elegant advertisement showcasing fine china from Shelley Vogue China collection, reminiscent of early 20th-century sophistication. A 1950s Family Living Room: Step back into post-war America and experience cozy nostalgia within this meticulously recreated living room setting, complete with retro furniture and decor that defined the era. A portrait of Rosemary Kennedy by Angus McBean: Discover the touching story behind Rosemary Kennedy through this poignant portrait captured by renowned photographer Angus McBean, revealing her grace and resilience despite life's challenges. The Hesse-Cassel and Greek royal families: Uncover tales of royalty intertwined as you explore connections between two prominent European dynasties - Hesse-Cassel and Greek royal families - whose histories are rich with intrigue and grandeur. British Empire Map 1902.