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REPAVEMENT OF THE STRAND, LONDON, UK; The usually crowded roadways of Fleet Street and the Strand have just been in part re-laid with granite pavement

At Versailles, France: the Expected Entry of the King, 1873 Engraving

A weak ticket in the field - and a weaker expected - If the Republicans have done feebly at Chicago, what may we expect of the Democrats at Cincinnati?. Cartoon showing James A

The expected. Illustration shows Puck as the attending physician to the birth of Uncle Sams child; Puck emerges from the birthing room to inform Uncle Sam that the child is a boy named Bill

Weather Reports - Glass Falling - Storms Expected! A careless waiter with poor tray technique allows a glass of liquor to fall down the front of a smart gentlemans waistcoat

ILN Front cover: Princess Elizabeth aged 2 years
Front cover of The Illustrated London News featuring a photograph of Princess Elizabeth of York (the future Queen Elizabeth II) in a party dress

War Office letter to Mrs G G Ranstead, from the Director General of Mobilization, concerned the expected demobilisation of men who enlisted in 1914 and 1915. 11 June 1919

Scottish Penny Wedding
A Penny Wedding where the guests are expected to make a financial contribution to the cost of the wedding and setting up the newly-weds in the necessities of life. Date: early 19th century

Jesters (Smith)
In the background is a FOOL, a kind of domestic idiot : the JESTER is a more sophisticated creature, expected to be witty rather than the butt of coarse amusement. Date: 1272

Music cover for The Promenade and At Home Polkas, depicting two young ladies on the right about to go out for a walk, in wide-brimmed straw hats and bloomers

The Chiefs House, Tuscarora Indian Village
This depiction of the American Indian Chiefs house, at Tuscarora, shows how quickly the native Americans were expected to integrate into European style living

Troops Expected
Paris residents watching for the arrival of government troops

Gyrostatic Compass, 1912
Photograph of a new Anschutz gyrostatic compass, February 1912. This type of compass was expected to significantly outperform previous compasses in its ability to give a consistantly strong true

Postcard Example 7
Addressed to C M Lee Esq of Salisbury - the postman is expected to know in which street and house the gentleman lives !

English Soldiers Ca 1690
Soldiers of William IIIs army march against an expected French invasion in support of the ousted James II

Printing in Latin 1687
Scholarly magazines intended for an international readership were at this time printed in Latin, with which every well-read person was expected to be familiar

Defences of Rome
The authorities prepare to defend Rome against an expected attack by Garibaldi and his men

Defenders of Rome 2
Bersaglieri in the papal service manning the frontier of the papal states at Maremmo against an expected attack by Garibaldi

Rome Rail Severed
Papal forces sever the railway line between Rome and Foligno, to hamper the expected attack by Garibaldi and his men

WW1 / 1915 / EAST AFRICA
In East Africa, the British learn that the Germans are tougher enemy than they expected

Southcotts Box
JOANNA SOUTHCOTT Southcotts box, opened by Harry Price before a large audience in 1927; expected to contain amazing revelations, only rubbish was found

Greek Philosopher Writes
A Greek philosopher sets pen to paper, in a book rather than a scroll, as you might have expected; inkwell, sand and a knife are ready to hand

An Egyptian Party
Four men take off their shoes before enjoying a convivial meal. Needless to say, the women of the household are not expected to take part

Jerusalem 1493
The city of Jerusalem as depicted in the 15th century, and as the pilgrims to the Holy Land expected to see it !

Police Protection
The Chartist scare : police wait in strength in Bonners Fields, London - but the expected violence doesn t materialise

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"Unveiling the Grand Strategy: Nelson outlining his battle plans for Trafalgar, 1805" "Glamour and Royalty: Duchess of York and Princess Elizabeth grace the Tatler front cover" "The Clash of Titans: Derby County vs. Bury F. A. Cup Final, 1903 - Anticipated Football Glory" "Innovating Aviation Excellence: English Electric Canberra PR. 7 - PR. 9 prototype WH793 takes flight as expected" "A Thrilling Hunt in Exotic Lands: A Naval Officer's Experience in Big Game Shooting in India (engraving)" "Royal Pursuits in the Wild Terai: The Prince of Wales indulges in hunting adventures (engraving)" "Explosions on the Horizon. Startling Reports. Brace for Impact. (engraving)" "A Soldier's Perspective on Democracy: Witnessing a General Election unfold (engraving)" "The Awaited Arrival: Tom is expected to make an appearance soon (engraving)" "Momentary Silence at Portland Borstal Silent Hour - Discipline Expected to Prevail" "Baker Pasha's Arsenal Against Rebellion Unveiled - The Material that was expected to crush the Soudanese Rebels (engraving)" "Icy Majesty on the Frontier Line.