28th Collection (#8)

Camoflagued ambulance
A British soldier poses by his Red Cross ambulance in the Vosges. The ambulance is in camaflague with a landscape of trees painted across its side

Aerial Photograph of Ur
Air photography revealing the city of Ur. The capital city of Mesopotamia, established around 2100 B.C was most famously excavated by Mr Leonard Wooley

German regiments in Warsaw
German regiments being played into Warsaw following their capture of the city during the Russian retreat of 1915. The band is preceded by a soldier carrying a jingling johnny

First dispatch of mail-bags by pneumatic tube
First dispatch of mail-bags in 1863 through the pneumatic tube from the district office in Eversholt Street, London to Euston Station

Sir Henry Morton Stanley leaving Yambuya Camp during the Emi
Engraving showing Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) (on right, wearing dark jacket) setting out from Yambuya Camp on the 28th June 1887 during the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition

Selby Abbey, after the fire of October 1906
Photograph of the Nave of Selby Abbey taken after the fire of 20th October 1906. This 11th century Abbey, an extremely fine example of Norman architecture, was very badly damaged by the fire

New docks at Millwall
View of the new docks at Millwall, constructed by the Millwall Freehold Land and Docks Company in 1868

Electropathic belt
Advertisement from 1885 for the Pall Mall Electric Associations Electropathic Belt. Claiming to cure a wide range of ailments, including rheumatism, indigestion, lumbago, sciatica

Sketches at the Central Telegraph Establishment
Sketches showing scenes and different types of apparatus used at the Central Telegraph Establishment at the General Post Office, including the type printing telegraph

The streamlined rail car for Great Western suburban traffic
Britains first streamlined rail car. The rail cars were introduced for services between Reading and Slough. The shape came about from extensive wind resistance experimentation

The most powerful French locomotive that was running in 1914
The most powerful French locomotive running in 1914. The Mikado began service in 1914 and was used by the Paris-Lyons-Mediterranean Railway Company for goods transportation

The evolution of the type writer
Photograph of a type writer from 1830, worked by an unusual vertical ratchet arrangement

Registering the finish of a horse race by photograph
A photograph of how the finish of a horse race is photographed. In order to terminate any dispute about the winner in a race, the first horse breaks a tight wire operating the apparatus

Preserving life in mines, the aerophore apparatus. Invented by Mr B. Rouquayrol and Mr. Denayrouze, the Aerophone, which supplied compressed air through a hose

Railway carriage built for the Prince and Princess of Wales
Saloon carriage for the Prince and Princess of Wales on the Great Eastern Railway. The carriage was built for the sole use of the Prince and Princess for their journeys to Sandringham

Underground works at junction of Hampstead Road and Euston
Section of the underground works at the junction of Tottenham Court Road and Hampstead Road with Euston Road. The diagram shows the extent of the subterranean works in London by this period

Artists Rifles Wwi
A group of happy looking soldiers at a training camp for the Artists Rifles (28th Btn London Regiment) during World War I

The Riley Amphibian Floatercar
Two photographs showing the Riley amphibian floatercar, designed to cross rivers and swamps in Africa, bearing British samples and salesmen

First Anglo-French telephone
Illustration showing the completion of the first Anglo-French telephone with callers in London speaking to Paris. Insert picture no

Dionne Quintuplets / Brick
Cecile, Yvonne, Annette, Emilie & Marie Dionne; Canadian quintuplets b. May 28th 1934

Battle of New Orleans
THE BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS The city surrendered on the 25th following an attack by the Federals, the forts held out until the 28th after a mutiny in Fort Jackson

Woodrow Wilson / Stereosco
WOODROW WILSON 28th President of of U.S seated at his desk and holding a document

Woodrow Wilson President
WOODROW WILSON 28th US President (1913-21)

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"28th: A Journey Through Time and Milestones" Step into the past as we explore the significance of the 28th in history. From Captain Woolf Barnato's iconic Bentley to the vibrant Spanish Grand Prix poster, this day has witnessed remarkable moments. Unearthed from ancient caves, prehistoric cave art paintings reveal a fascinating glimpse into our ancestors' lives. Meanwhile, the Dionne Quintuplets find solace in their bath, captured in an endearing photograph that graces magazine covers worldwide. In 1955, David Wright's sketch front cover captivated readers with its elegance and allure. And who can forget Queen Victoria's grand Coronation ceremony in 1838? The Sphere Orient Number of 1936 immerses us in a world of opulence and splendor. Scientific breakthroughs also mark this date; chloroform experiments revolutionize medicine while revealing new possibilities for pain relief. Marvel at "The Seated Scribe, " a timeless masterpiece dating back to the 28th-23rd century BC—a testament to human creativity across millennia. Not all events are joyous; London Fire Brigade battles valiantly during the second Brixton Riots on this fateful day. However, love triumphs as Princess Mary weds Viscount Lascelles amidst celebrations that resonate through time since their wedding day in 1922. The number "28th" carries stories untold—each hinting at extraordinary tales woven within its fabric. Join us on this journey through time as we unravel historical threads that have shaped our world.