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Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: Advertisement For Mackintoshs Toffees. From The London Illustrated News, Christmas Number, 1933

Advertisement For Mackintoshs Toffees. From The London Illustrated News, Christmas Number, 1933

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: Advertisement For Black And White Scotch Whisky. From The London Illustrated News

Advertisement For Black And White Scotch Whisky. From The London Illustrated News, Christmas Number, 1933

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: A typical fishermans cottage on the Isle of Man, 19th century

A typical fishermans cottage on the Isle of Man, 19th century. From The London Illustrated News, published 1881

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: A lifeboat crew ready for service, 19th century. From The London Illustrated News, published 1881

A lifeboat crew ready for service, 19th century. From The London Illustrated News, published 1881

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: The Standard Bearers Of George V During His Coronation Ceremony In 1910. From Left To Right, Mr

The Standard Bearers Of George V During His Coronation Ceremony In 1910. From Left To Right, Mr. Frank S. Dymoke, The Kings Champion Bearer Of The Standard Of England, Sir

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: A battle flag, the Union Jack is held by a horseman on top of a mound in a London News illustration

A battle flag, the Union Jack is held by a horseman on top of a mound in a London News illustration
Illustrated London News record of Transvall War 1899-1900. The achievements of the home and colonial forces in the great conflict with the Boer Republics. Spencer Wilkinson record. Sons of the Blood

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin, Republic of Ireland. Irish families waiting at main gate to enter

Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin, Republic of Ireland. Irish families waiting at main gate to enter and visit prisoners. From The London Illustrated News, November 5, 1881

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: The Grizzly Giant, a giant sequoia tree, Mariposa Grove, Yosemite National Park, California

The Grizzly Giant, a giant sequoia tree, Mariposa Grove, Yosemite National Park, California, Unites States of America. From The London Illustrated News, published 1881

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: Ploughing on the Sussex Downs, England in the 19th century. From The London Illustrated News

Ploughing on the Sussex Downs, England in the 19th century. From The London Illustrated News, published 1881

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: Sir John Whittaker Ellis, 1st Baronet JP, 1829-1912. Lord Mayor of London, 1881-82

Sir John Whittaker Ellis, 1st Baronet JP, 1829-1912. Lord Mayor of London, 1881-82. From The London Illustrated News, published 1881

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: King Alfred the Great burns the cakes and is rebuked by the peasant woman who had given him

King Alfred the Great burns the cakes and is rebuked by the peasant woman who had given him shelter without knowing who he was. Alfred the Great, 848/9 - 899, king of the Anglo-Saxons

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: Gnaeus Julius Agricola, 40 Ad - 93 AD. Roman general who conquered much of Engand

Gnaeus Julius Agricola, 40 Ad - 93 AD. Roman general who conquered much of Engand. In this picture he introduces the arts and sciences to the native Britons

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: Senseneb, mother of Pharaoh Thutmose I of the early New Kingdom

Senseneb, mother of Pharaoh Thutmose I of the early New Kingdom. After a copy by archaeologist Howard Carter of a painted relief from Deir el-Bahri

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: Four kings of England prior to the Norman conquest. Ethelbald, Ethelbert, Ethelred I and Alfred

Four kings of England prior to the Norman conquest. Ethelbald, Ethelbert, Ethelred I and Alfred. Engraving from The New, Impartial and Complete History of England by Edward Barnard

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: Four early English kings. Edwy, Edgar, Edward the Martyr, Ethelred II. Engraving from The New

Four early English kings. Edwy, Edgar, Edward the Martyr, Ethelred II. Engraving from The New, Impartial and Complete History of England by Edward Barnard, published in London 1783

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: Four early English kings. Edward the Elder, Athelstan, Edmund I, Edred. Engraving from The New

Four early English kings. Edward the Elder, Athelstan, Edmund I, Edred. Engraving from The New, Impartial and Complete History of England by Edward Barnard, published in London 1783

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: King Harold of England is fatally wounded in the eye by an arrow during the Battle of Hastings

King Harold of England is fatally wounded in the eye by an arrow during the Battle of Hastings, October 14, 1066 against William, the Duke of Normandy

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: Horace Vernet. Full name Emile Jean-Horace Vernet, 1789 - 1863. French artist

Horace Vernet. Full name Emile Jean-Horace Vernet, 1789 - 1863. French artist. After an engraving in the Illustrated London News, January 31, 1863 from a photograph by Nadar; Illustration

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: The arrival of Californian gold and Mexican dollars at the Bank of England, London, in 1849

The arrival of Californian gold and Mexican dollars at the Bank of England, London, in 1849. After an illustration in the London Illustrated News published September 22, 1849

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: Masthead of The Illustrated London News. The news magazine was launched in 1842

Masthead of The Illustrated London News. The news magazine was launched in 1842 and stopped publication in 2003

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: Krolls Gardens, Berlin, Germany. It was one of the most popular beer gardens in the city

Krolls Gardens, Berlin, Germany. It was one of the most popular beer gardens in the city. From the Illustrated London New, 1873. By an unidentified artist

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: The New Boy, an illustration from the Illustrated London News, August 13, 1859

The New Boy, an illustration from the Illustrated London News, August 13, 1859, after a work by George Smith

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: Illustrated London News. Front page of first issue, dated May 14, 1842. Fourth reprint

Illustrated London News. Front page of first issue, dated May 14, 1842. Fourth reprint. The news magazine was launched in 1842 and stopped publication in 2003

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: The proposed buildings of St. Thomass Hospital, Stangate, Lambeth, London, England

The proposed buildings of St. Thomass Hospital, Stangate, Lambeth, London, England. Completed finally in 1871 the hospital was one of the first to adopt the " pavilion principle"

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: Sir William James Ingram, 1st Baronet, 1847 - 1924. Managing Director of The Illustrated London News

Sir William James Ingram, 1st Baronet, 1847 - 1924. Managing Director of The Illustrated London News and a Liberal politician. From The Business Encyclopedia and Legal Adviser, published 1920

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: Skating on the Lake of Suresnes, Bois de Boulogne, Paris, France. From the February 6

Skating on the Lake of Suresnes, Bois de Boulogne, Paris, France. From the February 6, 1869 edition of the Illustrated London News

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: The Pneumatic Despatch Tube, the Holborn end of the Euston to Holborn line on the day of its opening

The Pneumatic Despatch Tube, the Holborn end of the Euston to Holborn line on the day of its opening. This was an underground railway system for the carrying of mail

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: The launch of the Victoria, iron-clad frigate built for the Queen of Spain at Blackwall Yard

The launch of the Victoria, iron-clad frigate built for the Queen of Spain at Blackwall Yard, River Thames, London, England, 1865. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: William Vincent Wallace, 1812 - 1865. Irish composer and musician

William Vincent Wallace, 1812 - 1865. Irish composer and musician. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: The River Douro at Porto, Portugal, seen from the gardens at the Exhibition Palace in 1865

The River Douro at Porto, Portugal, seen from the gardens at the Exhibition Palace in 1865. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: The Saloon Steam Packet Companys vessel, Alexandra, used for passenger traffic on the River

The Saloon Steam Packet Companys vessel, Alexandra, used for passenger traffic on the River Thames, London, England, 1865. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: The Wiltshire Champion Coursing Meeting, Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England

The Wiltshire Champion Coursing Meeting, Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England, seen here in the 19th century. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: Sir Benjamin Samuel Faudel-Phillips, 2nd Baronet, 1871-1927. Lord mayor of London in the 19th

Sir Benjamin Samuel Faudel-Phillips, 2nd Baronet, 1871-1927. Lord mayor of London in the 19th century. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: The town of Basse-Terre, Guadaloupe department of France, Lesser Antilles

The town of Basse-Terre, Guadaloupe department of France, Lesser Antilles, seen here in the 19th century. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: Broadlands, Romsey, Hampshire, England. The country seat and birthplace of Lord Palmerston

Broadlands, Romsey, Hampshire, England. The country seat and birthplace of Lord Palmerston. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: Opening of the new Corn Exchange, Aylesbury, England in the 19th century

Opening of the new Corn Exchange, Aylesbury, England in the 19th century. The corn exchange was the place where farmers and grain merchants bartered for, and fixed the price of grain

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: John Thomas Pelham, 1811 - 1894. British Anglican clergyman. From The Illustrated London News

John Thomas Pelham, 1811 - 1894. British Anglican clergyman. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: Zhan Shichai, 1841 - 1893. A Chinese giant who toured the world as 'Chang the Chinese Giant'in

Zhan Shichai, 1841 - 1893. A Chinese giant who toured the world as "Chang the Chinese Giant"in the 19th
Zhan Shichai, 1841 - 1893. A Chinese giant who toured the world as " Chang the Chinese Giant" in the 19th century, his stage name was " Chang Woo Gow"

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: Aspinwall, ( present day Colon) Central America. The train leaving for Panama

Aspinwall, ( present day Colon) Central America. The train leaving for Panama. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: Origin of the Wassail bowl, a Medieval Christmas English drinking ritual intended to ensure a good

Origin of the Wassail bowl, a Medieval Christmas English drinking ritual intended to ensure a good cider apple harvest the following year

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: Christmas at the court of King Arthur, after the painting by Sir John Gilbert

Christmas at the court of King Arthur, after the painting by Sir John Gilbert. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: Homestead of natives of Gondokoro, South Sudan, Central Africa

Homestead of natives of Gondokoro, South Sudan, Central Africa. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: Leopold I, 1790 - 1865. German prince who became the first King of the Belgians

Leopold I, 1790 - 1865. German prince who became the first King of the Belgians. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: The Knucklas Viaduct on the Heart of Wales Railway Line, Wales, seen here on its completion in 1865

The Knucklas Viaduct on the Heart of Wales Railway Line, Wales, seen here on its completion in 1865. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: Commoro, chief of the Latooka tribe. Samuel Baker met these Madi people during his exploration of

Commoro, chief of the Latooka tribe. Samuel Baker met these Madi people during his exploration of central Africa in 1864. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: Destruction by fire of Compton House, Church Street, Liverpool, England in 1865

Destruction by fire of Compton House, Church Street, Liverpool, England in 1865. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: Andre Marie Jean Jacques Dupin, 1783 -1865, aka Dupin the Elder. French advocate

Andre Marie Jean Jacques Dupin, 1783 -1865, aka Dupin the Elder. French advocate, president of the chamber of deputies and of the Legislative Assembly. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

Background imageIllustrated London News Art Postcard Collection: John Lindley, 1799 - 1865. English botanist, gardener and orchidologist

John Lindley, 1799 - 1865. English botanist, gardener and orchidologist. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865



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