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Traveller Ad 1900
Advertisement for " The Traveller", sold not only in the United Kingdom, but also " in every Travel and Tourist Centre throughout the World through Thomas Cook"

HOUSE SOLD / 1970S
A family of four view their new house which still has the " Sold" sign outside

Joseph Sold by Brothers
He is sold by his brothers to a caravan of merchants, whereby he is taken to Egypt

Pineapples Sold, London
The West India Companys great sale of pineapples draws a crowd in London

Billingsgate / M connell 2
BILLINGSGATE FISH MARKET The fish sold by auction

Cromptons Flu Powder
Cromptons flu powder, sold for 2d

Turnips & Carrots Sold
A woman sells turnips and carrots carried in panniers strapped to a donkey

Britannia Cunarder
Passenger liner of the Cunard Line which starts the first regular transatlantic mail service; in 1849 she is sold to Germany and ends her career sunk as a target ship

Romeo & Juliet / Book
Frontispiece for book of Shakespeares Romeo & Juliet which was to be sold at Cuthbert Burbys shop near the exchange

Pineapples Sold by Slice
A trader selling Pineapples - a penny a slice from a barrow when this fruit was still a rarity in Britain

Flag Day Flags
Flags sold on behalf of the YMCA and the Red Cross (possibly with St Johns, hence the unusual shape)

A Ship Shop
The Ship souvenir shop: Toys, gifts and radios etc. are sold. Two little girls admire a cuddly dog. A couple leaf through postcards. A cricketer and his pal are at the door

Street Market Dakar
An extremely uninformative photo of a street market at Dakar - almost everyone is turning their back on the photographer and its hard to see what is being sold

B and W Minstrels
Five black-and-white minstrel scrapos, still joined together as they were sold as a set

Tuberculosis Stamp - 5
French postage stamp sold in aid of the fight against tuberculosis

YMCA FLAG
Flag sold in the streets in aid of the lodgings provided by the Young Mens Christian Association

Joseph is Sold
Joseph is sold by his brothers to some Egyptian merchants

Hunting Alphabet - O
O for the young oss some Coper has sold - look at his teeth and you ll see that hes old

Paper at Turkestan
Ppaper of the kind we know today is thought to have been invented in Turkestan in the 6th century : here it is being sold at Samarkand in present- day Uzbekistan

Boys Sold as Sweeps
Children sold by their parents to work as chimneysweeps

Pope Benedictus IX (2)
POPE BENEDICTUS IX He sold the papacy to Gregorius VI, but later resumed the papacy for a few further months, causing great confusion

Pope Benedictus IX (1)
POPE BENEDICTUS IX He sold the papacy to Gregorius VI, but later resumed the papacy for a few further months, causing great confusion

TALLY MAN
A TALLY MAN in a cottage - a house-to-house trader who sold goods on instalment, keeping a tally of what his customers owed him - an early form of buying on credit

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"Sold: A Glimpse into History's Treasures" Step aboard Her Majesty's Australian Ship (HMAS) Melbourne (21), a vessel that has weathered the tides of time and proudly served its nation. Discover the captivating Portrait of Augustus John, President of the National Portrait Gallery, where brushstrokes immortalize a remarkable leader's essence. Uncover vintage charm with an iconic Poster showcasing Ransomes Lawnmowers, a testament to craftsmanship and enduring quality. Hold history in your hands with the Indian Smoothbore. 656 in musket, Pattern 1858 - a weapon that once echoed through battlefields, telling tales of bravery and sacrifice. Take flight on the Avro York C1 G-AGNN BOAC, an aircraft that soared across skies as it carried dreams and aspirations to distant horizons. Feel the adrenaline rush as you witness the Ford GT40 Daytona Prototype racing towards victory at breakneck speeds - an emblem of power and innovation. Transport yourself to New York City's bustling streets as you savor espresso at an Italian-American cafe shop on M. Experience cultural fusion amidst towering skyscrapers. Relive equestrian excellence with Riding at the 1936 Olympics - a moment frozen in time when grace met athleticism on horseback. Indulge your imagination with Stuffed Kittens Lunch, where whimsical plush companions gather for a delightful feast under watchful eyes. Embrace nostalgia with Pratts Motor Oil - an iconic brand that fueled countless journeys down memory lane while keeping engines running smoothly. Peer into history's final moments through Captain Smith's last known photo from RMS Titanic; his stoic presence forever etched in maritime lore. Unearth Agnes Maria Bennett’s untold story – her resilience echoing through time as she defied societal norms and left her mark on generations to come.