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"Exploring the Popularity of Diverse Icons and Artifacts

Background imagePopular Collection: Poster, Jersey Airways

Poster, Jersey Airways
Poster, I m going by Jersey Airways, showing monkeys, a pig and a puppy rejecting alternative means of transport. Lawson Wood produced an number of posters for Jersey Airways which from its formation

Background imagePopular Collection: Cover design, Aeronautics magazine

Cover design, Aeronautics magazine
Cover design, Aeronautics Magazine, formerly Popular Aviation, showing an elegant woman sitting on the edge of a cockpit. June 1929

Background imagePopular Collection: Silhouette of Edgar Dowells Dance Orchestra

Silhouette of Edgar Dowells Dance Orchestra
Silhouette of Edgar Dowell and his orchestra, popular in both the UK and US during the 1920s. Date: c.1925

Background imagePopular Collection: Red-eyed tree frog

Red-eyed tree frog clinging to a plant stem. Red-eyed tree frogs (Agalychnis callidryas) are found in the tropical rainforests of central America where they live in trees and other vegetation

Background imagePopular Collection: The Man Who Bid Half-A-Guinea At Tattersall s, by H. M. Bat

The Man Who Bid Half-A-Guinea At Tattersall s, by H. M. Bat
A humorous illustration showing a man who has caused havoc at the races. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch, the Tatler and the Bystander

Background imagePopular Collection: I m dropping in soon by G. E Studdy

I m dropping in soon by G. E Studdy
Colour illustration by George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948) showing his canine creation, Bonzo, parachuting through the sky. Studdy created Bonzo for The Sketch magazine in the early 1920s

Background imagePopular Collection: The Latest Spelling Test by William Heath Robinson

The Latest Spelling Test by William Heath Robinson
A desperate effort to instil good luck into a five-franc plaque before returning to the Casino. Illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944)

Background imagePopular Collection: Cheesed Off by David Wright

Cheesed Off by David Wright
An illustration of a lady dressed in a negligee, flicking through magazines on her bed. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s

Background imagePopular Collection: Lord Leverhulme

Lord Leverhulme
WILLIAM HESKETH LEVER, baron LEVERHULME Popular Irish Influential industrialist

Background imagePopular Collection: England / Maidenhead

England / Maidenhead
A view of the silvery River Thames at Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire, England, one of the best known popular up- river resorts

Background imagePopular Collection: On the Beach at Hornsea

On the Beach at Hornsea
View of the cliffs and beach at Hornsea in Yorkshire - a popular place for changing- tents

Background imagePopular Collection: Maidenhead 1950S

Maidenhead 1950S
A view of the silvery river Thames at Maidenhead, Berkshire, one of the best known and popular up-river resorts

Background imagePopular Collection: Chuck Berry on Stage

Chuck Berry on Stage
Chuck Berry was a founding father of rock & roll music; one of its greatest singers, songwriters and performers, without whom popular music would be very different

Background imagePopular Collection: Cookery Magazine 1917

Cookery Magazine 1917
A wartime issue of this popular cookery magazine - Splendid Flour Substitute recipes, Making the meat go round, the sugar shortage, How to save bread

Background imagePopular Collection: Frances Kelly Actress

Frances Kelly Actress
Frances " Fanny" Kelly, immensely talented and popular Irish actress, appeared mostly at Drury Lane for 36 years with undiminished acclaim, renowned for comedy roles

Background imagePopular Collection: Tunbridge Wells Pantiles

Tunbridge Wells Pantiles
The Pantiles - known at this time as The Parade - at Tunbridge Wells, a popular spa where visitors came to drink the waters

Background imagePopular Collection: DDE-90031993

DDE-90031993
Killarney, Ireland. Jaunting is a popular way to see some of the National Park in the city of Killarney. Date: 19/02/2005

Background imagePopular Collection: Lenins arrival in St Petersburg, Russia, 1917 (litho)

Lenins arrival in St Petersburg, Russia, 1917 (litho)
5231613 Lenins arrival in St Petersburg, Russia, 1917 (litho) by Moravov, Alexander Viktorovich (1878-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lenins arrival in St Petersburg, Russia, 1917)

Background imagePopular Collection: An Arctic Aurora (colour litho)

An Arctic Aurora (colour litho)
970863 An Arctic Aurora (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Arctic Aurora)

Background imagePopular Collection: The Irish Elk, restored (engraving)

The Irish Elk, restored (engraving)
966589 The Irish Elk, restored (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Irish Elk, restored)

Background imagePopular Collection: Greyhound racing board game

Greyhound racing board game
Board game based on the sport of greyhound racing, reflecting its popularity during the 1920s and 30s. Date: c.1930

Background imagePopular Collection: The Milan Automobile Week, Departure of the competitors for the Italian Grand Prix Vetturette

The Milan Automobile Week, Departure of the competitors for the Italian Grand Prix Vetturette (colour litho)
2809135 The Milan Automobile Week, Departure of the competitors for the Italian Grand Prix Vetturette (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imagePopular Collection: Gas-engine of Otto and Langen (engraving)

Gas-engine of Otto and Langen (engraving)
5211410 Gas-engine of Otto and Langen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gas-engine of Otto and Langen)

Background imagePopular Collection: B. J Wilson of Procul Harum. October 1967

B. J Wilson of Procul Harum. October 1967
B.J Wilson of Procul Harum. October 1967

Background imagePopular Collection: Austria, Salzburg, Mozarts birthplace and museum

Austria, Salzburg, Mozarts birthplace and museum

Background imagePopular Collection: 5064 Gerrard by Cosmo Gordon Lennox and Robert Hale

5064 Gerrard by Cosmo Gordon Lennox and Robert Hale
5064 Gerrard revue by Cosmo Gordon Lennox and Robert Hale; music arranged by Willy Redestone. Artist Harold Smith. The revue was first produced at the Alhambra Theatre, Leicester Square

Background imagePopular Collection: Mr Albert Chevaliers Recitals

Mr Albert Chevaliers Recitals
This postcard titled Mr Albert Chevaliers Recitals shows the many characters Albert Chevalier played. As the coster, fourth from right in the front row, he sang his famous coster songs

Background imagePopular Collection: The Boy by Fred Thompson with W H Berry

The Boy by Fred Thompson with W H Berry
The Boy, a musical comedy presented by Alfred Butt and written by Fred Thompson and Percy Greenbank. It was first produced at the Adelphi Theatre on 14th September 1917

Background imagePopular Collection: Pierce Egans Anecdotes: hopping race Clapham

Pierce Egans Anecdotes: hopping race Clapham
Colour plate: The hopping match on Clapham Common: Jackson the runner exhibiting his agility from Pierce Egans anecdotes of the turf, the chase, the ring and the stage, 1827

Background imagePopular Collection: Music cover, The Torpedo Galop

Music cover, The Torpedo Galop, by Charles d Albert, based on music from Edmond Audrans comic opera, Olivette. 1880

Background imagePopular Collection: Uncle Toms Cabin

Uncle Toms Cabin
Reverse of a promotional postcard for C. H. Smiths Double Mammoth Uncle Toms Cabin Co. touring to Oakland Garden, 5th September 1881 showing the productions various spectacles. Date: 1881

Background imagePopular Collection: Whos Hooper? by Fred Thompson

Whos Hooper? by Fred Thompson
Promotional postcard for Whos Hooper? By Fred Thompson, founded on A. W. Pineros play In Chancery (1884); music Ivor Novello and Howard Talbot

Background imagePopular Collection: Whirled Into Happiness by Harry Graham

Whirled Into Happiness by Harry Graham
Promotional postcard for Whirled Into Happiness by Harry Graham from Der Tanz ins Glueck by Robert Bodanzky & Bruno Hardt-Warden (Raimundtheater, Vienna, 23rd December 1920); music Robert Stolz

Background imagePopular Collection: Was She To Blame? by Mrs F G Kimberley

Was She To Blame? by Mrs F G Kimberley
Promotional postcard for Was She To Blame? By Mrs F. G. Kimberley. First produced at the Junction Theatre, Manchester, 12th April 1909 and Woolwich, 7th February 1910

Background imagePopular Collection: S Whats The Matter With You?

S Whats The Matter With You?
Promotional postcard fors Whats The Matter With You? Lena Stantons London Revue Co. touring to Royal Hippodrome, Eastbourne, 15th November 1920. Date: 1920

Background imagePopular Collection: The Student Prince by Dorothy Donnelly

The Student Prince by Dorothy Donnelly
Promotional postcard for The Student Prince by Dorothy Donnelly; music Sigmund Romberg. First produced in England at His Majestys Theatre, 3rd February 1926

Background imagePopular Collection: Raffles by E W Hornung & Augene Presbrey

Raffles by E W Hornung & Augene Presbrey
Promotional postcard for Raffles the Amateur Cracksman by E. W. Hornung and Eugene Presbrey. First produced at the Comedy Theatre, 12th May 1906

Background imagePopular Collection: Once Upon A Time by Laura Wildig

Once Upon A Time by Laura Wildig; music Lewis Anthony. First produced at St. Martins Theatre, 22nd December 1919. This image is for the tour to the Playhouse, Liverpool, 23rd December 1920. Date: 1920

Background imagePopular Collection: The New Aladdin by James T Tanner and W H Risque

The New Aladdin by James T Tanner and W H Risque
Promotional postcard for The New Aladdin by James T. Tanner and W. H. Risque; music Ivan Caryll and Lionel Monckton. First produced at the Gaiety Theatre, 29th September 1906

Background imagePopular Collection: Merry Merry by Harlan Thompson

Merry Merry by Harlan Thompson
Promotional postcard for Merry Merry by Harlan Thompson; music Harry Archer (Vanderbilt Theatre, New York, 24th September 1925). First produced in England at the Carleton Theatre, 28th February 1929

Background imagePopular Collection: The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare

The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare
Promotional postcard for The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare; set to music by Adrian Welles Beecham. First produced at the Grand Theatre, Brighton

Background imagePopular Collection: Mrs F G Kimberley

Mrs F G Kimberley
Promotional postcard for Actress and writer of melodramas Mrs F G Kimberley. This probably shows her in Miranda of the Wilds

Background imagePopular Collection: The Island King by Percy Gawthorne

The Island King by Percy Gawthorne
Promotional postcard for The Island King by Percy Gawthorne; music Harold Garstin. First produced at the Adelphi Theatre, 10th October 1922. This image shows W. H

Background imagePopular Collection: Theatre Royal, Haymarket

Theatre Royal, Haymarket
Promotional postcard for the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, London. The first theatre to defy the monopoly of the patent houses

Background imagePopular Collection: Francis Brett Young

Francis Brett Young
FRANCIS BRETT YOUNG popular novelist, author of My brother Jonathan and many others. Date: 1884 - 1954

Background imagePopular Collection: George Gershwin (1898 - 1937) American composer and pianist. Gershwins compositions

George Gershwin (1898 - 1937) American composer and pianist. Gershwins compositions spanned both popular and classical genres

Background imagePopular Collection: Wrought iron tubular trussed bridge over the river Wye at Chepstow, c1885. This bridge

Wrought iron tubular trussed bridge over the river Wye at Chepstow, c1885. This bridge, constructed 1849-1852, was an innovative design by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859)

Background imagePopular Collection: The Very Popular Horseshoe Club in Casino Center Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada

The Very Popular Horseshoe Club in Casino Center Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada
Vintage postcard showing the huge neon signage surrounding the Horseshoe Club



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"Exploring the Popularity of Diverse Icons and Artifacts: From Kinecar to Hot Rods" Step into a time machine as we delve into the world of "popular" with an eclectic mix of historical hints. 🚀 1️⃣ The Kinecar by William Heath Robinson: Uncover the whimsical inventions that captivated imaginations in the early 20th century. 2️⃣ L Battery, Royal Horse Artillery: Discover the valiant stories behind this esteemed military unit, whose bravery echoed through history. 3️⃣ Philip Neri: Delve into the life and teachings of this influential Italian saint who left an indelible mark on spirituality. 4️⃣ Wartime Toby jugs, WW1: Explore how these charming ceramic creations served as both mementos and morale boosters during times of conflict. 5️⃣ Reagan Chesterfield Ad: Take a trip down memory lane with vintage advertisements that shaped popular culture during Ronald Reagan's era. 6️⃣ The Great Sacrifice by James Clark, WW1: Witness poignant artistic expressions capturing the sacrifices made during World War I. 7️⃣ LCC-LFB Dockhead fire station, Bermondsey: Learn about London's firefighting heroes who risked their lives to protect communities from devastating blazes. 8️⃣ Donaghadee Lighthouse: Marvel at this iconic beacon standing tall against treacherous waves, guiding sailors safely home for centuries. 9️⃣ A Garden Guide - Extracting a Weed from a Lawn: Master horticultural techniques as you learn how to maintain pristine lawns amidst nature's challenges. 🔟 Amy Johnson / Music Sheet: Celebrate aviation pioneer Amy Johnson while exploring her musical endeavors that harmonized sky-high dreams with melodies on earth. 🔟 Soho, London - 47 Frith Street W1.