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The Last Caravan by A. E. Bestall
A colour illustration by Alfred Bestall showing a fantasy scene where a group of travellers are being spied on from woodland by a centaur and female imps

Zulu War Rorkes Drift
RORKEs DRIFT Lieutenant-Colonel Russell and his men arrive at the garrison to find that Bromhead, Chard and their men have held out against a massive Zulu attack the previous day

James Doughty, oldest clown in England
James Doughty of Brighton, at the time of this photograph the oldest clown in England, about to celebrate his 94th birthday. Seen here in costume with two of his performing dogs

GLC-LFB appliance fleet -- Emergency Tender
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

Captain Charles Upham
Portrait of double VC winner, Captain Charles Upham (). Born in New Zealand, Upham was a sheep farmer who distinguished himself during World War Two on two occasions

Eve Before The Fall. By A. E. Bestall
A scene beside a waterfall of four girls in their bathing costumes. The girls are watching the waterfall, prehaps resting after swimming

Runcorn Bridge 1905
This bridge connected Runcorn and Widnes across the river Mersey. It opened 29 May 1905, replacing the previous ferry. Known locally as " The Car" after its suspension bridge

Piper J3 Cub - OY-ECT
Piper J3C-65 Cub - OY-ECT (msn 22617 f/n 16485) Manufactured 1946. Previous regns NC4492M, N4492M, D-EDAP, OY-ECT. Damaged 12.12.1979, rebuilt with parts from D-ELAT( c/n 12881 f/n 8644)

In Possession. By A. E. Bestall
Three girls sat on a bank by a stream watching a crab under the water. Alfred Bestall (1892-1986) is best-known as the artist who drew Rupert Bear for thirty years

Doonagore Castle, Co Clare, Ireland, 16Th Century Tower House Overlooking The Atlantic Ocean

Alarm Buoy, 1858
Engraving showing an alarm, or marker, buoy designed by Brown, Lenox and Company of Millwall, 1858. This buoy featured a water-wheel in its centre which, through the motion of the water

Derby County vs. Bury F. A. Cup Final, 1903
Illustration of a Derby County defender heading the ball clear, as Bury attack during the F.A. Cup Final, 18th April 1903

Stutz Safety
The improved new Safety Stutz - implying that all previous models, and of course all cars made by others, are NOT safe

Bodhidattvas Tusks
The Bodhisattvas tusks. The Buddha in a previous life as the son of the Elephant chief

1987 HISTORICAL MIDTOWN SKYLINE HUDSON RIVER MANHATTAN NEW YORK CITY USA This stock image is chosen for historical significance or nostalgic depiction of the late 20th Century

Iowa Air National Guard - Northrop F-89J Scorpion O-32662
Iowa Air National Guard - Northrop F-89J Scorpion 53-(O-3)2662 (O for obsolete, not a number), of the 124th Fighter Interceptor Squadron

Save for Defence
This well-known Second World War Savings poster was designed by the leading British railway poster artist Frank Newbould. The design was highly regarded at the time and featured in Modern Publicity

White Star Line, decorative endpapers, presentation book
White Star Line, decorative endpapers of presentation book. Extremely rare T.H. Ismay hardbound volume presented to the managers

Finishing pottery previous to firing, Alfred Meakin
Finishing pottery previous to firing in Bisque oven Date: 1913

Cartoon, A Pretty Penny in the Slot -- Baldwin asks John Bull for national investment in mines. Following the mine-owners reduction of their workers wages

Francisco Javier, miracle at Travancore, India
Francisco Javier (or Xavier) (1506-1552), Spanish Jesuit missionary in Asia. Seen here as a missionary at Travancore, India -- to convince people of God's power

SR Lord Nelson Class No. 850 Lord Nelson'. (Previous: Southern Railway No. 850 Lord Nelson') by Reginald Mayes

A View of the Cape of Good Hope... The Battle previous to the Surrender
938591 A View of the Cape of Good Hope...The Battle previous to the Surrender...8th January 1806 (coloured aquatint) by Craig, William Marshall (fl.1788-1828) (after); National Army Museum

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - You Know what men are
The Caption is You know what men are. In previous wars men generally had the desirable uniforms but in WW2 the ladies had uniforms too and that of the WRENS was particularly attractive

Landing of Julius Caesar in Britain, 54BC
A standard-bearer of the 10th legion in bearskin leads Roman infantry onto a beach at Sandwich, 54BC. Julius Caesar in breastplate and coat stands on board an anachronistic steamboat

Interior of a farmers co-operative bacon factory (b / w photo)
6024837 Interior of a farmers co-operative bacon factory (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of a farmers co-operative bacon factory)

View of the Town Hall, St Margarets Hill, Southwark (engraving)
602781 View of the Town Hall, St Margarets Hill, Southwark (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the Town Hall, St Margarets Hill, Southwark, London)

Holborn Hill, as it appear previous to the construction of the Holborn Viaduct (engraving)
606377 Holborn Hill, as it appear previous to the construction of the Holborn Viaduct (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holborn Hill)

Cartiers Departure from St. Malo
Jacques Cartier departs from St. Malo France, to sail for the Iroquoian capital Stadacona, with two Iroquoian captives he had taken during his previous expedition. Date: 1535

The remains of the German zeppelin L-15 sinking off the Kentish coast in 1916. The ship was hit by gun fire during an air-raid the previous night

Cleopatras Needle, presented by the Khedive to the United States (engraving)
1045226 Cleopatras Needle, presented by the Khedive to the United States (engraving) by Boot, William Henry James (1848-1918) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatras Needle)

Old London Bridge taken July 1830, previous to its removal for the new line of approach (engraving)
585871 Old London Bridge taken July 1830, previous to its removal for the new line of approach (engraving) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; (add.info)

St Pauls Chapel, previous to the erection of the spire (engraving)
3635007 St Pauls Chapel, previous to the erection of the spire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Pauls Chapel, previous to the erection of the spire)

Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, London, as altered previous to the opening on 15 September 1794 (engraving)
586340 Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, London, as altered previous to the opening on 15 September 1794 (engraving) by Winston

The front view of The Royal Brunswick Theatre, Goodmans Fields, London (engraving)
584745 The front view of The Royal Brunswick Theatre, Goodmans Fields, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Bill of Rights ratified at the Revolution by King William and Queen Mary (engraving)
606347 The Bill of Rights ratified at the Revolution by King William and Queen Mary (engraving) by Wale, Samuel (1721-86); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Chapter House previous to its restoration (engraving)
3636605 The Chapter House previous to its restoration (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chapter House previous to its restoration)

The extensive view of the place of martyrdom of Bishop Ridley and Latimer (engraving)
610056 The extensive view of the place of martyrdom of Bishop Ridley and Latimer (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Napoleon at Fontainebleau, previous to his Abdication (engraving)
654663 Napoleon at Fontainebleau, previous to his Abdication (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon at Fontainebleau, previous to his Abdication)

Holborn Valley and Snow Hill previous to the construction of the Viaduct (engraving)
654154 Holborn Valley and Snow Hill previous to the construction of the Viaduct (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of the Canal, St Jamess Park, London, previous to the improvements (engraving)
586761 View of the Canal, St Jamess Park, London, previous to the improvements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the Canal, St Jamess Park)

The old Theatre, Drury Lane (engraving)
586386 The old Theatre, Drury Lane (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The old Theatre, Drury Lane; this front, which stood in Bridge Street)

A view of High Street, Southwark, London, being the ancient roadway (engraving)
585870 A view of High Street, Southwark, London, being the ancient roadway (engraving) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: A view of High Street, Southwark)

Death of Queen Elizabeth, March 24, 1603, For ten days previous to her death she lay upon the floor supported by
1090851 Death of Queen Elizabeth, March 24, 1603, For ten days previous to her death she lay upon the floor supported by Cushions (engraving) by American School

Edgar Percival EP-9 Prospector G-APLP (msn 35), of Crop Culture (Aerial) Ltd, at Bembridge, Isle of Wight. First flown on Class B markings as G-43-8 on 19.3.1958

Curtiss Model G Army Tractor - Signal Corps No. 21
Curtiss Model G Army Tractor Signal Corps No.21. The first tractor aircraft for the Signal Corps, all previous aircraft having been pushers. Date: circa 1913

MAPS, ASIA, INDIA 1719
Crude map of northern India, previous to any extensive colonisation, including parts of Pakistan & Bangladesh & the sources of two great rivers the Ganges & Indus

Cardiff Castle, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
The Clock Tower of Cardiff Castle located in the city centre, a medieval fortification on the site of a previous mottte and baily from the 11th century and modified in the Victorian era, Cardiff

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"Journeying through time with 'previous' moments captured in history" The Last Caravan by A. E. Bestall takes us back to a bygone era, where nomadic travelers embarked on their final adventure. Amidst the chaos of the Zulu War Rorkes Drift, bravery and resilience prevailed against all odds. Meet James Doughty, the oldest clown in England, whose laughter echoed through generations and brought joy to countless faces. In 1905, the majestic Runcorn Bridge stood tall as a testament to human engineering prowess and connected communities across the river. The GLC-LFB appliance fleet's Emergency Tender raced through London's streets, ready to combat any fire emergency that threatened its citizens. Captain Charles Upham's unwavering courage during World War II earned him two Victoria Crosses – a true hero among men. Dive into Eve Before The Fall by A. E. Bestall - an enchanting painting capturing innocence before it was lost forever. Glide through the skies aboard Piper J3 Cub - OY-ECT; experience freedom like never before amidst endless horizons and boundless possibilities. In Possession by A. E. Bestall unveils a world where treasured artifacts hold stories of their own, whispering secrets from days long gone. Doonagore Castle stands proudly on Ireland's coast since the 16th century – witness its timeless beauty overlooking the vast Atlantic Ocean. Derby County vs Bury F. A Cup Final in 1903 marked an unforgettable clash of football titans that left fans breathless with anticipation till the last whistle blew. The Alarm Buoy of 1858 served as both guardian and warning system for sailors navigating treacherous waters.