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Man smashing cake on other mans face

Couple on tennis court, woman jumping in foreground

The Unknown Warrior - scene at Westminster Abbey, 11th November 1920. Fortunino Matania, Ri (1881-1963). One of the most accomplished realistic illustrators and artists of his time

Young woman with blindfold balancing on diving board

Couple jumping on tennis court, smiling

Terrible Teddy waits for the unknown. Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt as a boxer sitting on a stool with his arms resting on the ropes in the near corner of a boxing ring

Lord Baden-Powell. Date: circa 1980s

Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, 1920
Four sentries stand with heads bowed at the grave of the unknown soldier following the ceremony in Westminster Abbey on Armistice Day, 11 November 1920. 1920

Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
Photographic portrait of Claude Debussy (1862-1918), the French composer, date unknown

Carlos Villoch / SpecialistStock
Thistlegorm wreck and diver. Egypt, Red Sea

17th century map of the New World

King George V
Photographic portrait of King George V of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1865-1936), pictured in uniform, date unknown

Fame Visits the Heroic Unknown Dead
Fame hovers over a makeshift grave on the former Western Front choosing an unknown soldier to be buried in Westminster Abbey in the tomb of the unknown warrior

KRAMSKOI, Ivan Nikolaevich (1837-1887). Unknown woman. Realism. Oil on canvas

Social occasion at Colney Hatch Asylum, Middlesex
A social event, occasion unknown, in the grounds of the Middlesex County Lunatic Asylum at Colney Hatch, near Friern Barnet, Middlesex

Horse-drawn milk cart with driver. Churn on the cart
The milkman is from Malvern Worcs Link Farm Diary and his name is E Betteridge - both texts visible of the cart. Date: circa 1905

Great Eastern Railways Locomotive works at Stratford
A view along the north side of the Great Eastern Railway?s Locomotive works at Stratford (East London) May 1864 with William Henry Maw, then Head of the Drawing office

Portrait of Oliver Cromwell, oil on canvas by an unknown artist after Robert Walker, c.1640. Date: c.1640

Portrait of Nell Gwynne, oil of canvas by an unknown artist after Peter Lely, c.1680, in a pine frame with carved foliage detail made in Britain, c.1650-1700. Date: c.1680

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519). Italian polymath. La Belle Fe
Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519). Italian polymath, painter, sculptor, architedt. Renaissance. La belle Ferronniere, 1490-95. Museum of Louvre. Paris. France

The Unknown Warrior Burial Service
The scene in Westminster Abbey as the coffin of The Unknown Warrior is lowered onto bars above the open grave, during the burial service

Fireworks Poster
Boy with an armful of fireworks

Arrival of the Unknown Warrior, Dover Marine Railway Station
Arrival of the Unknown Warrior at Dover Marine Railway Station at the Western Docks on 10 November, 1920. 1920

Gloster Javelin XH892
Gloster Javelin F(AW).9R XH892 parked on the grass at an unknown location. Re-delivered in 1960 after conversion from F(AW).7, XH892 is now preserved at the Norfolk and Suffolk Air Museum, Flixton

Wilpshire Orphanage, Blackburn, Lancashire
Children, including one on a pony, stand outside the Blackburn and Orphanage at Wilpshire, near Blackburn. Date: Date unknown

Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey
A Nameless Grave in Britains Valhalla - symbol of the supreme sacrifice of the Empires Manhood. People paying their respects at the grave of the unknown soldier, interred on Armistice Day

The Arrival of William III at Carrickfergus, 1690. Unknown

Woman standing at pool side, Portrait

Rosita Forbes
Joan Rosita Forbes (1890-1967) British traveller and writer. Forbes travelled extensively in the Middle East during 1921, often incognito

The General Alarm of the Inhabitants of Gonesse Caused by the Descent of a Balloon
CHT179396 The General Alarm of the Inhabitants of Gonesse Caused by the Descent of a Balloon, 27th August, 1783 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Ashwicke Hall, Marshfield, Gloucesterhire. From 1948, the premises served as St Josephs Approved School for Roman Catholic Girls

ECCOSAIS 92nd Regiment d?Infanterie. Colour etching by an unknown artist, 1815 (c). The 92nd (Gordon) Highlanders served in Egypt, the Low Countries, Portugal, Spain and Waterloo

Court-Martial of Lt. Perry of H. Majesty?s 46th Regiment
The Court-Martial of Lieut. Perry of H. Majesty?s 46th Regiment, in the Mess Room at Windsor Barracks, August 1854.Coloured lithograph after artist unknown, published by Read and Co, London

St Marys Home, Rottingdean, Sussex
St Marys Home, Rottingdean, a magdalen home founded in 1855 for fallen young women. Date: Date unknown

Portsmouth (exact location unknown). The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Major-General The Honourable Sir William Ponsonby KCB (1772-1815), 1815 (c).Oil on canvas by unknown artist, 1815 (c).Half-length portrait, almost in profile to left, wearing orders and decorations

Coalminers Leaving the Pit, Unknown Colliery, . Date: 1900s

Young woman in field holding flower, eyes closed

Cheese on wooden board with milk and eggs in background

National Childrens Home (NCH) Milton School, Farnborough
Boys on the lawn at the Milton Industrial School run by the National Childrens Home (NCH) in Farnborough, Hampshire. In 1933, the establishment became Milton Approved School

WW2 Paris Liberation - Eisenhower - Tomb of Unknown Soldier
WW2 - Paris Liberation - General Dwight D Eisenhower at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier, Arch de Triomphe, Paris, France. Date: 1945

King George V
Photographic portrait of King George V of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1865-1936), pictured in his uniform as Colonel of the Black Watch, date unknown

Charles Booth (1840-1916)
Photographic portrait of Charles Booth (1840-1916), the English shipowner, statistician and social reformer, date unknown

Cinderella & Prince
The Prince is charmed by this unknown beauty and offers her gifts of fruit. He hardly acknowledges the presence of the other ladies at the ball

Comet August 1921
The Earth passes through the tail of an unknown comet, with spectacular aerial effects

Italy: Fondi, Castello (b / w photo)
6011687 Italy: Fondi, Castello (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fondi, Castello)

Diagram of the Rocket locomotive engine, 1829
A diagram of the Rocket locomotive engine, 1829. Manufactured by Robert Stephenson & Co for the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, Oct 1829. Date: circa 1900

Warping Room, Cotton Mill, Wigan
Girls surrounded by machinery in the warping room at a cotton mill in Wigan, Lancashire. Date: Date unknown

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"Unveiling the Mysteries: Exploring the Unknown in Various Dimensions" Love knows no boundaries, as this couple on the tennis court shares a playful moment while unknown challenges await. In a world filled with enigmatic phenomena, UFOs and cattle mutilation continue to baffle both scientists and conspiracy theorists alike. A hilarious cake-smashing incident leaves us wondering about the motives behind this unexpected act of mischief between two men. Jumping for joy on the tennis court, this smiling couple embraces life's thrilling adventures into the unknown. The Unknown Warrior rests eternally at Westminster Abbey, reminding us of countless anonymous heroes who sacrificed everything for our freedom. Paying homage to history's fallen soldiers, we remember the solemn dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in 1920. With blindfolded determination, a young woman gracefully balances on a diving board—an embodiment of courage facing an uncertain future. Claude Debussy's haunting melodies transport us to realms where musical genius intertwines with uncharted emotions and artistic expression. Terrible Teddy patiently awaits what lies beyond his sight—a reminder that even great leaders must confront their fears when venturing into unfamiliar territories. "Golden Girl" by David Wright captures timeless beauty shrouded in mystery—her allure captivating hearts throughout generations past and present. Carlos Villoch's photography invites us to explore unseen landscapes where secrets are whispered by nature herself—a glimpse into untamed frontiers waiting to be discovered. Ancient maps like this 17th-century depiction of New World ignite curiosity about what early explorers encountered as they ventured into uncharted territories.