Sixth Collection (page 4)

Thutmose III at the head of his army, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub
3614254 Thutmose III at the head of his army, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Thutmose III at the head of his army, sacking Zahi)

Greek lyre (engraving)
3635371 Greek lyre (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greek lyre. Illustration for Illustrations of School Classics arranged and described by G F Hill)

The Persians storming the Citadel of Babylon in 539 BC, from Hutchinson
3614189 The Persians storming the Citadel of Babylon in 539 BC, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School

John Quincy Adams (oil on canvas)
AKM202219 John Quincy Adams (oil on canvas) by Peale, Charles Willson (1741-1827); Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; (add.info)

The Story of Adam, detail of the Creation of Adam and the Temptation of Adam and Eve
BAT170507 The Story of Adam, detail of the Creation of Adam and the Temptation of Adam and Eve, from one of the original panels from the East Doors of the Baptistery

Saint Sampson with the Emperor Justinian, c. 1750 (oil on canvas)
5058803 Saint Sampson with the Emperor Justinian, c.1750 (oil on canvas) by Baumgartner, Johann Wolfgang (1712-61); 29 x 21.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Ms. Fr. 18437 fol. 2 The Court of the Peers presided over by Philippe VI (1293-1350
XIR200387 Ms.Fr. 18437 fol. 2 The Court of the Peers presided over by Philippe VI (1293-1350) from Proces de Robert III d Artois (1287-1342) comte de Beaumont

Duke of York and Father King George V at Royal Horse Show
Duke of York and Father King George V greet one another at Royal Horse Show, Richmond before heading in to inspect the finest bloodstock in the land. Date: 1928

Duke and Duchess of York - Oaks, Epsom Racecourse
Duke and Duchess of York walking to the stands to watch the Oaks, Epsom Racecourse, 1928. They saw one of Lord Derbys horses Toboggan win by four lengths after a thrilling race. Date: 1928

Duke and Duchess of York - Ashtead Potteries, Surrey
Duke and Duchess of York visiting the Ashtead Potteries, Surrey - founded to train disabled ex-servicemen in pottery. Date: 1928

Duke and Duchess of York at a Salvation Army Concert
Duke and Duchess of York at a Salvation Army Brass Band Concert - Congress Hall, Clapton - greeted by the Head of the Army, General Bramwell Booth (1856-1929) and Mrs Booth. Date: 1928

Edward VI as a Child, by Hans Holbein the Younger
Edward VI (1537-1553) as a Child, by Hans Holbein the Younger, 1538, German/English painting, oil on panel. Tudor King Henry VIIIs son and heir from his marriage to Jane Seymour

Duke of York - Order of the Equatorial Shave
The Duke and Duchess of York left London on 6th January 1927 to head to Australia to open the new Parliament Buildings at Canberra They sailed on HMS Renown, a battle-cruiser

Duke and Duchess of York on footplate of Lord Nelson
The Duke and Duchess of York on footplate of Southern Railways latest engine Lord Nelson at the Railway works at Ashford, Kent on the occasion of their visit to lay the foundation stone of a new

Romney, Hythe, Dymchurch Railway - New Romney - Duke of York
Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway - at New Romney, Kent - Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI) driving the first passenger service over the two-mile track on 5th August, 1926

The Duke and Duchess of York invested as bards - Eisteddfod
The Duke and Duchess of York invested as bards at the Welsh National Eisteddfog at Swansea in August, 1926. They were given the bardic names Albert o Efrog and Betsi o Efrog

17 Bruton Street - Home of Earl and Countess of Strathmore
17 Bruton Street, London - Home of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore, where the Duke and Duchess of York temporarily resided and where the Duchess gave birth to their first child

Duke of York - inspecting Armistice Day Poppies
Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI) inspects all aspects of the production of Armistice Day Poppies (Flowers of Flanders)

Prince of Wales / Prince Henry salute returning Duke of York
Edward Prince of Wales (1894-1972) (later King Edward VIII) and Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1900-1974) salute the return of Albert

Centenary Pageant - Stockton and Darlington Railway
Centenary of British Rail Transportation Pageant - Stockton and Darlington Railway - visit by the Duke and Duchess of York - July, 1925. Date: 1925

British Empire Exhibition - Duke and Duchess of York
British Empire Exhibition - The Duke and Duchess of York having fun in the Amusement park - June 1925. They are preparing to set out on a dizzying ride in an aerial boat (shaped like a chicken...!)

British Empire Exhibition - 2nd Year - The Railodok cars
The Duke and Duchess of York visiting the British Empire Exhibition during its second year with the Duke now the President of the Exhibition, replacing his brother

Duke and Duchess of York visit the Guest Hospital, Dudley
A fine photograph of the Duke and Duchess of York visiting the Guest Hospital, Dudley, West Midlands. The Guest Hospital had an extensive Childrens section

Duke of York - Exhibition Baseball Match, Stamford Bridge
Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI) atteding an Exhibition Baseball Match at Stamford Bridge (the home of Chelsea FC) between the New York Giants and the Chicago White Socks

Albert, Duke of York - at the controls of a Glasgow Tram
Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI) - at the controls of a Glasgow Tram, which he drove for more than a mile to the Depot! Date: 1924

Albert, Duke of York and Lord Baden-Powell, Wembley Jamboree
Albert, Duke of York and Lord Baden-Powell at a great Scout Jamboree held at Wembley Stadium. Date: 1924

Duke & Duchess of York, Prince of Wales, Amusements
The Duke & Duchess of York and the Prince of Wales enjoy a rollercoaster ride on the Giant Switchback at the Amusements, Wembley, May 1924. Date: 1924

Duke of York - Visit - Ras Tafari, Prince Regent of Ethiopia
Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) accompanies Ras Tafari (1892-1975), the Prince Regent of Ethiopia who visited England in July 1924. Pictured here at Victoria Station, London

Duke of York - FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium
Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI) - shakes hand with the Newcastle United side before the FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium (the second final held at the Stadium)

Albert, Duke of York at a glider meeting, Lympne, Kent
Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI) with Sir Samuel Hoare (1880-1959) (later Viscount Templewood) at a light aircraft meeting at the Lympne Aerodrome, Kent

Albert, Duke of York playing Polo
Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI) playing Polo - posing seated on his favourite pony just before taking part in this strenuous sport. Date: 1923

Albert, Duke of York - The East Berkshire Horse Show
Prince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI) (1895-1952) - attending The East Berkshire Horse Show at Maidenhead - seen here presenting a rosette to winning owner while the beautiful winner

Albert, Duke of York lays foundation stone Dunkirk Memorial
Prince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI) (1895-1952) - at the ceremony to lay the foundation stone of the Dunkirk British War Memorial in Northern France

Albert, Duke of York - kicking off a Charity Football Match
Prince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI) (1895-1952) - kicking off a Charity Football Match in aid of the Dockland Settlement and Malburn Boys Club, Canning Town

Albert, Duke of York - Honourary Degree for Taft, Cambridge
Prince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI) (1895-1952) - receiving an Honorary Degree as Doctor of Law along with the ex-President (and then Chief Justice)

Albert, Duke of York - Brigade of Guards Ceremony
Prince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI) (1895-1952) - July 1922 - regments of the Brigade of Guards receive new colours from King Gerge V - picture from the march after the ceremony which

Albert, Duke of York - Motorcycle Meeting at Brooklands
Prince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI) (1895-1952) - Motorcycle Meeting at Brooklands in aid of the Middlesex Hospital and the Industrial Welfare Society in late May 1921

Albert, Duke of York - Guys Hospital - War Memorial Arch
Prince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI) (1895-1952) - Guys Hospital - War Memorial Arch Unveiled in July, 1921

Albert, Duke of York - The Pilgrim Club of Great Britain
Prince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI) (1895-1952) - attending a dinner of The Pilgrim Club of Great Britain - a society for men who travel frequently between England

Albert, Duke of York - Point-to-Point at Great Brington
Prince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI) (1895-1952) - having a cigarette whilst sharing a bit of local gossip with Old Smiler (a character present at most hunt meetings)

Albert, Duke of York - Tennis at Queens Club
Prince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI) (1895-1952) - Royal Air Force Lawn Tennis Championships at Queens Club - the Duke won the doubles with Wing Commander Louis Greig - June, 1920

Prince Albert - House of Lords as the Duke of York - Robes
Prince Albert (future King George VI) (1895-1952), now Duke of York and therefore able to take a seat in the House of Lords

Albert, Duke of York - ex-Servicemens fete - Hall Place
Prince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI) (1895-1952) - at Hall Place, Bexley for the Glentworth ex-Servicemens fete - enthusiastically throwing at Aunt Sally Date: 1920

Prince Albert visiting the Civil Service Sports Day
Prince Albert (future King George VI) (1895-1952), who had just become Duke of York visiting the Civil Service Sports Day at Stamford Bridge (the home of Chelsea Football Club)

Prince Albert visiting the London Regiment at Blackheath
Prince Albert (future King George VI) (1895-1952) visiting the 20th Battalion, The London Regiment at Blackheath - April 1920. Here the Prince is seen presenting the Kings Colours. Date: 1920

Prince Albert opens the new Town Hall in Marylebone, London
Prince Albert (later King George VI - 1895-1952) opens the new Town Hall in Marylebone, London. Alderman and Mrs Duncan Watson, The Mayor and Mayoress, received the prince

Prince Albert visits the Beardmore Works
Prince Albert (later King George VI - 1895-1952) spent eight hours inspecting Glasgow Factories in December 1919, including a visit to William Beardmore and Company - a Scottish engineering

Prince Albert lays foundation stone - Nautical School
May 1919 - prince Albert (later King George VI 1895-1952) lays the foundation stone for a new Nautical School at Poole, Dorset

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