Class Collection (page 6)

A Teacher with Students at a Blackboard, c. 1950 (screen print)
3036446 A Teacher with Students at a Blackboard, c.1950 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a teacher teaching her class how to write sentences at a)

Sentinel Wagon 8393, HMS Sultan at the 1969 Stourpaine rally:- Maker: Sentinel Waggon Works Ltd Type: Wagon Number: 8393 Built: 1930 Registration: DX 9048 Class: SUP Name: HMS Sultan Date: 1969

Black and white cat in backstreet, Bradford, Yorkshire
A black and white cat sits on the flagstones in a back street in Bradford, Yorkshire, England. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1988

Schoolboys at Eton College, Eton, Windsor, Berkshire. Date: 1920s

G O Smith, footballer and cricketer
Gilbert Oswald Smith (1872-1943), amateur footballer who played for Oxford University and the Corinthians, and was captain for England. He played first-class cricket for Oxford University and Surrey

H B Daft, English footballer and cricketer
Harry Butler Daft (1866-1945), English footballer with the Corinthians, Notts County, Nottingham Forest, Newark and England, also a first-class cricketer with Nottinghamshire. 1890s

Young lady watching the couples dancing at a Grand Ball
Young lady smiles as she watches couples dancing at a Grand Ball from behind a large fan. Date: 1923

Workshop handmade candles. 18th century. Engraving in Encyclopedie by Diderot et d Alembert. Engraving

Third Class / India / 1894
Third class passengers. Date: 1894

Vickers R 23 British airship, one of four built at Barrow-in-Furness. It required a 17-man crew, first flew in September 1917

HMS Vega, British destroyer
HMS Vega (L41, changed to D52 during interwar period), British V-class destroyer. Date: circa 1920

HMS Keith, British destroyer
HMS Keith, British B-class destroyer and flotilla leader. Date: circa 1930

HMS Dunedin, British light cruiser
HMS Dunedin, British Danae class light cruiser. Date: 1937

HMS Yarmouth, British light cruiser
HMS Yarmouth, British Town class light cruiser. Date: circa 1911

HMS Magnificent, British battleship
HMS Magnificent, British Majestic class battleship. Date: circa 1908

HMS Frobisher, British heavy (armed) cruiser, Hawkins class. Date: circa 1930

Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland returns from the front, WW1
Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland, pictured at the Hague with her party of nurses after they had returned from the heavily bombarded town of Namur where they had set up a hospital

Four women playing bridge in the Orangery at Denham Court, Denham, Buckinghamshire. Date: circa 1904

H. M. S. Hardy
One of twenty ships in the Royal Navy K class of destroyers (previously designated as Acasta class). After service in World War One, the Hardy was sold for breaking up in 1921 Date: 1914

All Saints Infant School, Brightside, 1909
Front row far right is Arthur George Burton, born 1903

Viscountess Harcourt and daughters by Madame Yevonde
Viscountess Harcourt and two daughters by Madame Yevonde. She was the wife of the 2nd Viscount Harcourt. Her daughters are the Hon. Elizabeth Ann Harcourt (b. 1932) and the Hon

Japan - Mutsu Dreadnought Battleship
The Mutsu - a dreadnought battleship built for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) at the end of World War I - of the Nagato Class. Date: circa 1921

Barrabool - P&O Line (one class only) - England-Egypt-Ceylon (Sri Lanka)-Australia service - twin-screw vessel. Date: circa 1910s

Victoria Cross - Lieutenant William Leefe Robinson
Victoria Cross posthumously awarded to John Travers Cornwell (1900-1916) - for his gallantry at the Battle of Jutland. Cornwell was a Boy Seaman First Class on H.M.S Chester

Golden Arrow
30th September 1952: The Britannia class locomotive William Shakespeare on the Golden Arrow express. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Wat Rong Khun, The White Temple, Chiang Rai, Thailand
Wat Rong Khun, The White Temple, Buddhist Temple, Chiang Rai, Thailand

Industrial Education in New York City. Teaching Children the Art of Cooking at the Training-School, 9 University Place
HOME ECONOMICS CLASS, 1886. Industrial Education in New York City. Teaching Children the Art of Cooking at the Training-School, 9 University Place. Line engraving, American, 1886

British R34 airship emerging from hangar
The British R34 (R33 class) airship emerging from her hangar. She was a rigid airship, built for the RNAS (Royal Naval Air Service) during the First World War

Yorkshire Blacksmith
The Smithy (blacksmith) at work at his anvil in Dent, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1930s

Making Cricket Bats
A cricket bat maker at Accrington, Lancashire, England, who is using the shin bone of a reindeer to smooth of a bat. Date: 1930s

The HMS Collingwood and seaplane
The HMS Collingwood with a seaplane flying overhead. A St Vincent Class Dreadnought Battleship, launched in 1908, commissioned in 1910 and scrapped in 1922

HMS Walker, British destroyer, WW1 and WW2
HMS Walker, British V & W class destroyer, launched 1917, served briefly during the First World War and throughout the Second World War, decommissioned 1946. Date: 20th century

HMS Broke, British destroyer, WW1
HMS Broke, British Faulknor-class destroyer leader, launched 1914, served during the First World War, sold to Chilean Navy 1920, scrapped 1933. Date: 1914-1918

GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). First President of the United States. Washington as a Freemason in masonic attire, holding a scroll and trowel with portraits of the Marquis de Lafayette

HENRY FORD (1863-1947). American automobile manufacturer. Ford in 1896 with the first Ford automobile. Oil over a photograph

Victorian girl with her nanny (Polhill-Turner family)
An upper class Victorian girl, Beatrice (Emily Beatrice Violet, d 1930), standing on a chair, with her nanny standing next to her. They lived at Howbury Hall, Renhold, Bedfordshire

Welsh woman in traditional costume on a donkey
A young Welsh woman in traditional costume, riding a donkey sidesaddle. This was the usual form of transport at the time -- for example

Alfred Onions, Welsh Labour MP
Alfred Onions (1858-1921), Welsh Labour MP for Caerphilly and Treasurer of the South Wales Miners Federation

Aerial view, Tirpentwys Colliery, South Wales
Aerial view of Tirpentwys Colliery near Pontypool in South Wales

Winding man, Tirpentwys Colliery, South Wales
The winding man at the coal face in Tirpentwys Colliery near Pontypool in South Wales

Man under coal weighing machine, Llanerch Colliery
A smartly dressed man (Herbert Saunders) standing under a coal weighing machine at Llanerch Colliery near Pontypool in South Wales

Scene in the International Stores, Crediton, Devon, with two middle-aged women chatting in an aisle. The photograph dates from before decimalisation of the currency -- tins of peaches are priced at

Japanese surrender delegation aboard the USS Missouri
The Japanese surrender delegation aboard the USS Missouri, 31st August 1945. All the US naval personnel are wearing Class B uniforms on purpose. The surrender officially ended World War Two

Interior of a Dorsetshire Labourers Cottage
Interior view of a peasants cottage in Dorset in 1846, accompanying an article reporting on the poverty and squalor of some villages in the county

Dr. W. G. Grace at the Wicket, 1898
Photograph of Dr. William Gilbert Grace (1848-1915), arguably the finest cricketer of his era, who scored 126 first-class centuries while playing for England and Gloucestershire

Gilbert Jessop (1874-1955)
Photograph of Gilbert Jessop, the Gloucestershire and England batsman, who was famous for his feats of quick-scoring - he once scored a century in only 40 minutes

George Parr, English cricketer, circa 1845
Illustration of George Parr (1826-1891), the cricketer who represented Nottinghamshire, Surrey, Sussex, Kent and the MCC between 1844 and 1870

Crowded London Housing
A landscape of working class homes in London, with a handy patch of waste ground where the wives can hang up their washing and the kids can play among the stones and refuse

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"From the grandeur of HMS Warspite to the stealthy T class Submarine, class is defined by strength and resilience in times of war. " "The artistry of dry stone walling showcases the timeless elegance that comes with skilled craftsmanship. " "On board RMS Carpathia, luxury and sophistication were paramount as passengers embarked on a journey through time. " "As coopers meticulously shape wooden barrels, they embody the essence of traditional craftsmanship and attention to detail. " "In the depths of South Wales' coal mines, brave miners descend into darkness with unwavering determination, highlighting their unwavering commitment to their craft. " "Scharnhorst's imposing presence exemplifies power and precision in German naval engineering during times of conflict. " "HMS Malaya stands tall as a symbol of British naval might during World War I, showcasing both strength and grace on the high seas. " "The Royal Logistic Corps ensures seamless operations behind-the-scenes, demonstrating efficiency and organization in every task they undertake. " "HMS Indefatigable soars above waters as an iconic British aircraft carrier, representing innovation and technological advancement in military aviation. " "With its majestic stature, HMS Valiant proudly represents Britain's enduring spirit throughout World War I battleships. " "At Harrogate Ladies College, refinement meets education as young women are nurtured into future leaders with poise and intellect.