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"Unveiling the extraordinary: A glimpse into a bygone era

Background imageExtremely Collection: German Ultra-Heavy Artillery, Second World War, 1945

German Ultra-Heavy Artillery, Second World War, 1945
Photograph showing British and American soldiers examining some German gun barrels, each 28 yards long, captured in Essen, Germany, 1945

Background imageExtremely Collection: The Ruins at Kohima, Burma; Second World War, 1944

The Ruins at Kohima, Burma; Second World War, 1944
Photograph showing the ruined tennis court and terraces of the District Commissioners bungalow at Kohima, Burma, 1944. Kohima, a vital link in the Manipur Road

Background imageExtremely Collection: Leopold II Takes Oath

Leopold II Takes Oath
Leopold II takes the constitutional oath and everyone is extremely pleased

Background imageExtremely Collection: Very Tall Man / Streetlamp

Very Tall Man / Streetlamp
An extremely tall, long-legged man under a gas street lamp; his companion has to stand on tiptoe

Background imageExtremely Collection: Hydraulic Propellors of HMS Waterwitch, November 1866

Hydraulic Propellors of HMS Waterwitch, November 1866
Engraving of HMS Waterwitch and her hydraulic propellors, from the Illustrated London News, 17th November 1866. Built in 1866 at Thames Ironworks, Blackwall

Background imageExtremely Collection: Selby Abbey, 1906

Selby Abbey, 1906
Photograph showing the Nave of Selby Abbey; an extremely fine example of Norman Architecture, 1906

Background imageExtremely Collection: Selby Abbey, after the fire of October 1906

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

Background imageExtremely Collection: The Crimean Tartar Saloon, SY Livadia, 1880

The Crimean Tartar Saloon, SY Livadia, 1880
Engraving of the Crimean Tartar Saloon on Czar Alexander IIs steam yacht Livadia, built at John Elders shipyard, Govan, in 1880

Background imageExtremely Collection: The Imperial Saloon, SY Livadia, 1880

The Imperial Saloon, SY Livadia, 1880
Engraving of the Imperial Saloon on Czar Alexander IIs steam yacht Livadia, built at John Elders shipyard, Govan, in 1880

Background imageExtremely Collection: The Czars Bedroom, SY Livadia, 1880

The Czars Bedroom, SY Livadia, 1880
Engraving of Czar Alexander IIs bedroom on his steam yacht Livadia, built at John Elders shipyard, Govan, in 1880. Extremely lavishly fitted out, this yacht was given a radical design

Background imageExtremely Collection: Galloways rotary steam engine

Galloways rotary steam engine
Engraving of Galloways rotary steam engine. The machine was extremely powerful for its size

Background imageExtremely Collection: Disinfecting a railway carriage

Disinfecting a railway carriage. The carriage is placed in the tube, which was then filled with formalin, an extremely strong disinfectant

Background imageExtremely Collection: Philemon, Playwright

Philemon, Playwright
PHILEMON Athenian comic poet and playwright, author of 97 works which were evidently extremely popular as he frequently won contests over his rivals

Background imageExtremely Collection: Making a Large Haystack

Making a Large Haystack
Four men, two horses and an extremely long ladder make a very large haystack

Background imageExtremely Collection: Soldier Buying Goods

Soldier Buying Goods
Phan Rang: a Vietnamese soldier, with an extremely large rifle slung over his back, buys goods from a stall holder

Background imageExtremely Collection: French Marquise

French Marquise
A French marquise at the court of Louis XV, wearing the extremely awkward panier dress

Background imageExtremely Collection: Farmworker in Smock

Farmworker in Smock
A Wiltshire farmworker in his traditional smock-froke with a gauged yoke an extremely large turned-over collar

Background imageExtremely Collection: Wedding Dress 1868

Wedding Dress 1868
Dress with tight sleeves, a trained double skirt - the over-skirt overlaps at the front & is bordered with a flounce & rows of flat trim. The veil is extremely long

Background imageExtremely Collection: Smoking in the Street

Smoking in the Street
A shorter man stands on tiptoe to light a cigarette from an extremely tall man

Background imageExtremely Collection: Boy Pastes in Photos

Boy Pastes in Photos
An extremely smart young man pastes photographs into an album

Background imageExtremely Collection: Mary Devotional Card

Mary Devotional Card
Mary depicted as Notre-Dame des Victoires, madonna of the Archeconfrerie of the extremely holy and immaculate heart of Mary, crowned by Monseigneur Pacca. And Jesus

Background imageExtremely Collection: Alexei Surkov

Alexei Surkov
ALEXEI SURKOV Russian poet and journalist, correspondent during the Patriotic War : his poetry written during the war made him extremely popular

Background imageExtremely Collection: Overgrown Fingernails

Overgrown Fingernails
Extremely long fingernails of Annamite nobles Date: 19th century

Background imageExtremely Collection: Girls at the Cinema

Girls at the Cinema
A group of extremely well turned-out young ladies, all of them with trendy Marcel Wave hair-dos, wearing headphones to watch a film at the cinema

Background imageExtremely Collection: Street Market Dakar

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




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"Unveiling the extraordinary: A glimpse into a bygone era. From the Primus Stove of 1932, fueling adventures and warming hearts, to the haunting last photo of Captain Smith aboard RMS Titanic. Delving deeper into history, we encounter Elizabeth Woodville, a captivating figure who left an indelible mark on England's past. Marvel at the intricate Figureheads from May 1890, silently guarding ships as they sail through time. Witness the ingenuity of TOZER FIRE PUMP from c. 1870, a testament to human innovation in combating flames. Intriguingly, 'Evolution / Art Apes Life' showcases our journey from primitive beings to creators of beauty and meaning. The Hiker & Camper guidebook from 1931 invites us to explore nature's wonders while The Old House in Hereford whispers tales of forgotten souls within its ancient walls. Turning pages with anticipation, Four Wheatley Books transport us through gripping narratives that transcend time and place. Behold Hartley as Imoinda; his portrayal evokes emotions that resonate across generations. And behold the Danish Lady on the Line - her voice echoing through telegraph wires connecting distant lands. Finally, we stumble upon White Star Line's RMS Titanic in Harland and Wolff date book - a chilling reminder of both triumphs and tragedies etched forever in maritime history. " Embark on this mesmerizing journey where each hint unravels stories steeped in significance – truly an "extremely" captivating experience.