22nd Collection

A Complete Wash-out, by William Heath Robinson
The trials of spring-cleaning as endured on the ark. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

Dramatic Rail Accident at Gare Montparnasse, France
At the Montparnasse terminus of the Chemin de Fer de l Ouest, the Granville train crashes through the buffers and into the street (Rue de Rennes)

Charge of the Light Dragoons at the Battle of Ramnuggur
CHARGE OF H. M. 14TH LIGHT DRAGOONS AT THE BATTLE OF RAMNUGGUR, Novr. 22nd. 1848. Colour photolithograph by J Harris after Henry Martens, 1851 (c). Published by Rudolf Ackermann, 26 Jan 1851

Starlight bent by the Suns Attraction: The Einstein Theory
This diagram drawn by W. B. Robinson illustrates Professor Einsteins Theory that light is subject to gravitation. The drawing was based on British observers photographs at the eclipse of the sun

The 24 hour Bicycle Race at Herne Hill, 1892
Photograph showing the Cyclists participating in the 24 hour Bicycle race at Herne Hill velodrome, on the 22nd July 1892, shortly before the start. The race was won by F.W

The Zulu war. Scene of the Battle of Isandula (Isandhlwana)
After the Battle of Isadhlwana. A description by Lieutenant Crealock reads, Day waned and the night hung over the hill, when we reached the last ridge, beyond which lay what had been our camp

Coronation Souvenir Postcard - King George V and Queen Mary
Coronation Souvenir Postcard - King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary (1867-1953) - June 22nd, 1911. Date: 1911

Volcanic eruption of Lassen Peak, California
On 22nd May 1915, Lassen Peak in California, the southernmost active volcano in the Cascade Range, erupted explosively - dramatically depicted in this postcard, taken from the town of Red Bluff

The tube railway form Charing Cross to Hampsted. Platform at
A view of the platform at Highgate during the running of experimental trains. The new tube railway from Charing Cross to Hampstead

1903-Trouble; 1930-Reliability: The Motor cars wonderful ad
Six photographs illustrating the development of the motor car over a period of 27 years starting with the old Siddeley of 1903 next to its latest descendant of the time

Winston Churchill and his daughter unite for the war effort
Mr. Churchill at a London gun site during a raid:drawing made on the spot. The premier watches his daughter, subaltern Mary Churchill, in the control room

London Highfield v. Australia rugby advertisement
Advert for a rugby match between London Highfield and Australia, ( the Australians first match in London - under floodlight! ) held at White City Stadium on 22nd November 1933

Piltdown Man memorial, 1938
The site of the discovery of the Piltdown skull: the monolith memorial unveiled by Sir Keith Arthur on 22nd July 1938. The memorial was placed in the grounds of Barkham Manor at Piltdown

Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II
H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth dancing with Lord Rupert Nevill, younger son of the Marquess of Abergavenny, at the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy Ball. This was the first public ball she attended

Apollo 16 lunar rover, artwork
Apollo 16 lunar rover. Artwork of the US astronaut John Watts Young (born 1930) driving a lunar rover on a performance test run on the Moons surface

Grand Leader Co Department Store, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Grand Leader Co Department Store, West 22nd Street, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Date: circa 1910

For Some We Loved, The Loveliest And The Best That From His Vintage Rolling Time Has Prest, Have Drunk Their Cup A Round Or Two Before, And One By One Crept Silently To Rest

Miniature silhouette - Captain Alfred Arnold Ernest Gyde
Miniature bust-length silhouette in ebonised frame of Captain Alfred Arnold Ernest Gyde, 2nd Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment. He is in Mess Dress uniform

SPADs XIII of US 22nd Aero Squadron, operational from August 1918. The machines were shipped back to the USA after the war and used as fighter trainers. Seen here in a snow-covered field

Ginger for Pluck by Cecil Aldin
A drawing of a small dog who is attempting to share the comfy chair with the large alsation. Date: 22nd January 1938

Frys Chocolates
Advertisement for Frys Chocolate and Cocoa Manufactory in Bristol showing illustrations of the roasting room, boiling sugar, grinding chocolate, the pan room

Actions of the Somme Crossings 1918
Actions of the Somme Crossings, Nesle Sector. Men of the 20th British Division and of the 22nd French Division in hastily dug rifle pits covering a road at the Battle of the Somme on the Western

Apollo 7 Prime Crew
The prime crew of the first manned Apollo space mission (from l to r) Module Pilot Don F Eisele, Commander Walter M Schirra Jr. and Lunar Module pilot Walter Cunningham

Players cigarette advert
Child with toys offering a handful of cigarettes

HMS Eurydice, Portsmouth Harbour, 1878
Engraving showing HMS Eurydice in Portsmouth Harbour, shortly before her last voyage, 1878. Launched in 1843 as a 21-gun frigate, by 1878 Eurydice was being used as a training ship

Oval portrait of Lieutenant Colonel C V Bulstrode
" Oval portrait of Lieutenant Colonel C. V. Bulstrode, DSO, RAMC. in a pewter frame with RAMC badge. Dated June 1918, Athens

The Prince of Wales in colour
Edward, Prince of Wales (1894-1972), later King Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor, photographed in colour (Finlay process) in 1930

Royal Playthings
An advertisement by F.Ad. Richter of Fenchurch Street, London for real stone building blocks, as played with by the Royal children

San Fansisco - Oakland Bay Bridge
Illustration of San Francisco - Oakland Bay bridge, at the time the largest bridge system in the world at 8.25 miles long

Berlin Motor Race Poster
A poster for a motor racing meeting on 12th and 22nd October at Berlin, Germany

Utu-hengal imploring gods for victory in battle against the Gutians, 22nd century BC
3033786 Utu-hengal imploring gods for victory in battle against the Gutians, 22nd century BC. Utu-hengal, also written Utu-heg~al, Utu-hegal, Utu-hegal or Utu-hejal. Sumerian king

Sargon of Akkad (2334 BC - 2279 BC), also known as Sargon the Great or Sargon I, Mesopotamian king
528981 Sargon of Akkad (2334 BC - 2279 BC), also known as Sargon the Great or Sargon I, Mesopotamian king. Bust of an Akkadian ruler, probably Sargon, Nineveh, ca

An intermission between sessions at the 22nd Congress o?
An intermission between sessions at the 22nd Congress of the Soviet Communist Party in the Kremlin Congress palace. From left: Major Herman Titov, V. Gaganova, N. Mamai, Major Yuri Gagarin and E

King George V in his Coronation Robes
King George V (1865-1936) in his Coronation Robes - 22nd June 1911. Date: 1911

Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, London, 22nd June 1897 Date: 1897

Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee 22nd June 1897 Date: 1897

Crook Coronation Bonfire 22nd June 1911

Doncaster Coronation Celebration 22nd June 1911

Samuel Code letter on The Klondyke Nugget stationery
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: Handwritten letter signed S. F. Cody dated May 22nd 1901 on Klondyke Nugget stationery relating to his Wild West show. Date: 1901

Queen Victoria, Diamond Jubilee admission ticket
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, London, 22 June 1897 - Admission Ticket for Parliament Square Gardens Stand Date: 1897

Queen Victoria, Diamond Jubilee programme
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee Procession and Service at St Paul's Cathedral, London, 22 June 1897 - official programme cover Date: 1897

Dragoman Pass re-captured, Serbo-Bulgarian War
The Dragoman Pass, recaptured by the Bulgarians from the Serbians, November 22nd 1885. we see bodies lying partially covered, and a horse bolting

Roy Rogers, American actor and singer Date: 1950

Coffin of Khonsu-hotep. Painted wood. 21st-22nd Dynasty. Egy
Coffin of Khonsu-hotep. Painted wood. 21st-22nd Dynasty. C. 950-900 B.C. Third Intermediate Period. Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum. Copenhagen. Denmark

10th Century BC 22nd Dynasty 900 900BC Ancient
10th, Century, BC, 22nd, Dynasty, 900, 900BC, ancient, age, Ancient, Egypt, Art, British, Museum, Cartonnage, case, colour, coloured, death, Detail, egyptian, England, funerary, god, Great, Britain

The Defenders of Rorke's Drift at daybreak, 23rd January 187
Dead Zulus piled up against sandbanks and fortifications, British officers with rifles and bayonets standing above them, perpetrating the myth that Rorke's Drift was an important victory

THE BLACKWALL TUNNEL. The opening ceremony, showing the arrival of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Date: 22nd May 1897

Head of a King, 21st or 22nd Dynasty, c. 1069-715 BC (granodiorite)
490743 Head of a King, 21st or 22nd Dynasty, c.1069-715 BC (granodiorite) by Egyptian, Third Intermediate Period (c.1069-664 BC); 27.5x35x28.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

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"22nd: A Journey through Time and Events" Step into the past with "A Complete Wash-out, by William Heath Robinson, " a comical depiction of mishaps that will leave you in stitches. Experience the heart-stopping moment of the "Dramatic Rail Accident at Gare Montparnasse, France, " where chaos unfolds and captures your attention. Witness innovation with the futuristic "Utility Suit by David Wright, " showcasing how technology can transform our lives. Immerse yourself in history as you witness the bravery of soldiers during "Charge of the Light Dragoons at the Battle of Ramnuggur. " Feel the adrenaline rush as cyclists compete endlessly in "The 24-hour Bicycle Race at Herne Hill, 1892, " pushing their limits to emerge victorious. Travel back to a time of war with "The Zulu War. Scene of the Battle of Isandula (Isandhlwana), " where heroes fought valiantly for their nations. Celebrate an iconic moment in British history with a glimpse into King George V and Queen Mary's coronation through a captivating souvenir postcard. Marvel at scientific wonders with "Starlight bent by Sun's Attraction: The Einstein Theory, " unraveling mysteries beyond our comprehension. Embark on a journey underground aboard London's historic tube railway from Charing Cross to Hampstead, exploring its bustling platforms. Discover how motor cars evolved over time - from troublesome beginnings in 1903 to reliable marvels by 1930 - revolutionizing transportation forever. Witness nature's fury firsthand as Lassen Peak erupts violently, leaving behind destruction but reminding us of Earth's raw power and beauty simultaneously. Unite alongside Winston Churchill and his daughter as they join forces for the war effort, symbolizing strength and resilience during challenging times.