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The Annunciation, c1438-1445, (c1900-1920). Artist: Fra Angelico
The Annunciation, c1438-1445, (c1900-1920). A print after the fresco in the Museo di San Marco dell Angelico, Florence, from Art History and Literature Illustrations, by Jessie Noakes, Virtue and Co

Harpo Marx in Leo McCareys Duck Soup (1933)
Harpo Marx in Duck Soup (1933)

Racehorse Foinavon, ridden by jockey John Buckingham on his way to win the Grand national at Aintree, Liverpool despite being a rank outsider at odds of 100/1

Portrait of a young Little Owl (Athene noctua)

Bolts of electricity discharging in the lab of Nikola Tesla
Inventor and scientist Nikola Tesla in his lab while his magnifying transmitter high voltage generator produces bolts of electricity. December 1899

Mabel Poulton in Maurice Elveys Palais de Danse (1928)
Mabel Poulton in Palais de Danse (1928)

FA Cup Semi Final at Villa Park. Crystal Palace 4 v Liverpool 3. Alan Pardew celebrates after scoring for Palace. 8th April 1990

Naked little girl looking in the mirror
A little girl wearing nothing but her shoes and socks, and pink ribbons in her hair, looks in the mirror and says " Goodness, Is That Me!" She is holding an apple in her left hand

Bateman, The Man Who Bathed
The Man Who Bathed from the Steps of the Royal Yacht Squadron

Irish sea serpent off Kilkee, Ireland
A large and frightening sea monster seen by several people off the coast of Kilkee, Ireland. 1871

Hoffmann / Shock / Head / Pete
SHOCK HEADED PETER..." Never once has comb d his hair"

Harry Langdon in Frank Capras The Strong Man (1926)
Harry Langdon in The Strong Man (1926)

Indri
^BIndri^b (^IIndri indri^i). This is the largest of the lemurs, its body reaching 90 centimetres in length. It lives in the rainforests of north- eastern Madagascar, feeding on fruits

Tennis-playing brunette beauty prepares to smash
Striking! A tennis-playing brunette beauty prepares to hit a net-side smash shot. It looks like game, set and match for her handsome male companion. Date: early 1940s

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The Passenger Who Dared to Feel Sea-Sick on the Queen Mary
Humorous illustration by H.M. Bateman showing a passenger, green at the gills with sea sickness being observed by his unsympathetic passengers on the Queen Mary ocean liner

New Banting Bed for Reducing the Figure
The New Banting Bed for Reducing the Figure. Cartoon by William Heath Robinson

Illustration of a bible scene, Exodus 3, Moses and the Burning Bush, God reveals himself to Moses and instructs him to lead the Israelites out of Israel

Foxhounds invading a Victorian house
A member of the local fox hunt has followed the foxhounds into a smart house - thankfully, without his horse - where the behaviour of the hounds is causing considerable uproar

The Annunciation, 1894 (oil on canvas)
3501978 The Annunciation, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Shields, Frederic James (1833-1911); 85x54 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Madame X (Madame Pierre Gautreau), 1883-84, (oil on canvas)
1127610 Madame X (Madame Pierre Gautreau), 1883-84, (oil on canvas) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); 207x110 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Angler Who Caught Something by H. M. Bateman
An amateur angler causes consternation among more serious fishing enthusiasts by catching a miniscule minnow. Cartoon in The Tatler by H. M. Bateman whose pictures poked fun at polite society

Roller-skating girl cutting a dash on the beachside boardwal
Frivolous - a roller-skating beauty cutting a dash on the beachside boardwalk Date: early 1940s

Breaking bad news
MODEL RELEASED. Breaking bad news. General practitioner breaking bad news to an elderly patient

Landlady discovers the lodger in the bath
The Lodger was in the bath. A landlady receives a nasty surprise as she comes across the lodger taking a bath

Tearful paper moon sees lover fall from sky
A tearful paper moon sees a womans lover fall from sky as the end of his crescent form breaks off

Books / Byron / Don Juan
Alfonzo first examined well their fashion, and then flew out into another passion. (Canto 1 Stanza 181)

Two schoolboys in a wood
Illustration showing two schoolboys in a wood, finding a notice on a tree: Beware of the Wolves

Geese unhappy at the arrival of Michaelmas
A gaggle of geese are unhappy to read a notice that the season of Michaelmas has begun. Eating goose at Michaelmas was thought to bring good luck, but that did not apply to geese

Trombone shock absorber / W H Robinson
The menace of the main stump of the trombone intruding into a private conversation or intimate part can be remedied by fitting this simple shock absorber

Womens Battalion Death
Recruits in the Womens Shock Battalion of Death pose for a propaganda picture while learning to use their guns

"The Return of the Lost Sailor", by T. Roberts, in the Exhibition of the Society of... 1862
"The Return of the Lost Sailor", by T. Roberts, in the Exhibition of the Society of British Artists, 1862. Engraving of a painting

Death of a Knight
Vintage engraving by Dore from 1879 showing the gruesome death of a knight

Comic postcard, accident with bacon slicer Date: 20th century

The Princess of Wales pulls a funny face as a bouquet of flowers hits her on the head when thrown from the crowd into the car. Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia, 28th March 1983

Robin and Richard were two pretty men - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration
Its ten in the morning and two men have overslept, to the horror of one of them, although the other one appears unconcerned

Shark Confronts Puffer Fish
Great white shark confronting a porcupine puffer fish

Picture No. 12479487
Dead parakeet after hitting a window. For birds, Date:

Indri (Indri indri) calling, Andasibe-Mantadia NP, Madagascar

There's more ways than one or Coalition Expedients, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1788 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191248 There's more ways than one or Coalition Expedients, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1788 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Minos
In Greek mythology, Minos was a mythical king of Crete, son of Zeus and Europa. After his death, Minos became a judge of the dead in Hades. Engraving from 1870

Comic postcard, Husband after riotous night out Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Vicar and drunk woman in park Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man falling off a donkey on the beach Date: 20th century

English gentleman in hunting pinks having his portrait painted, 19th century. Ruddle the artist smoking a pipe while painting Bragg seated on a saddle stand. Mr. Braggs equestrian portrait

Caricatures of the Salon des Refuses of 1864 (litho)
CHT468173 Caricatures of the Salon des Refuses of 1864 (litho) by Darjoy, Alfred (1832-74); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Shell-shocked Italian soldier with bandage, WW1
Shell-shocked Italian soldier with bandage, travelling in a railway compartment, First World War. Drawing by Robert Sargeant Austin. circa 1918

Halloween night
Vampire castle in moon light

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"From Moon Bombers to Electric Shocks: A Captivating Journey of Shocking Surprises. " In a jaw-dropping revelation, the Sunday Sport uncovers the mind-boggling discovery of a World War Two bomber found on the moon – an astonishing twist in history's tales. Harpo Marx's comedic brilliance shines through in Leo McCarey's Duck Soup (1933), leaving audiences in fits of laughter and shock at his hilarious antics. Fra Angelico's masterpiece, The Annunciation (c1438-1445), captivates with its divine beauty, evoking awe and wonder that transcends time. Witness bolts of electricity discharging in Nikola Tesla's lab - a mesmerizing spectacle that leaves us spellbound by the power and potential hidden within nature itself. Behold the innocence captured in a portrait of a young Little Owl (Athene noctua) - its wide-eyed gaze elicits both surprise and delight from all who encounter it. A naked little girl looking into her reflection reveals vulnerability and innocence, provoking introspection as we ponder our own self-perception through her innocent eyes. Mabel Poulton dazzles onscreen in Maurice Elvey's Palais de Danse (1928), leaving viewers shocked by her exceptional talent and undeniable charm. Legends come alive as an Irish sea serpent is spotted off Kilkee, Ireland - an enigmatic creature that sparks curiosity and astonishment among locals and visitors alike. Hoffmann shocks audiences with his electrifying performance, captivating their attention with every move he makes - headlining a show that will leave you breathless. Madame X (Madame Pierre Gautreau)'s allure radiates from John Singer Sargent's brushstrokes; this iconic painting continues to stun viewers with its timeless elegance even today.