Popularity Collection (page 3)

Lille being liberated by the British 5th Army, France, 17 October 1918
General Sir William Birdwood being recived by the mayor of Lille, October 1918, (1926). General Birdwood and his troops were welcomed by joyous crowds in Lille on 17 October 1918 as they entered

Lille being liberated by the British, France, 17 October 1918. General Sir William Birdwood and his troops were welcomed by joyous crowds as they entered the city, occupied by the Germans since 1914

The arrest of Francois Coppee, 1902. Coppee (1842-1908) was a French poet and novelist. Politically he was an extreme nationalist and was one of the founders of the Ligue de la Patrie Francaise

Musicians of the French Republican Guard, Turin, Italy, 1902. Artist: Yrondy
Musicians of the French Republican Guard, Turin, Italy, 1902. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 20th July 1902

Festivity popular with Paul Deschanel, President of France, 1900. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
Festivity popular with Paul Deschanel, President of France, 1900. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 8th July 1900

The new wildcat house at the Jardin des Plantes, Paris, 1895. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
The new wildcat house at the Jardin des Plantes, Paris, 1895. People queuing to look at captive tigers. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 31st March 1895

A Popular Singer, 19th century. Artist: Jean Pierre Norblin
A Popular Singer, 19th century

Popular festivities, mid 19th century. A young couple dance round a garlanded pole (Maypole) while a second couple wait outside the inn to take their turn

Chinese painting from a series about Chao Hsia, a wise mandarin and perfect Confucian official. He was relieved from office because he failed to collect taxes because he sympathised with the people

Jenny Lind, the Swedish Nightingale, on the US mail boat Atlantic, Liverpool, August 1850. Opera singer Jenny lind, being given an enthusiastic send-off on her journey to America

Louis XII proclaimed Father of the People at the States General of Tours, 1506, c1819-c1861. Artist: Jean Louis Bezard
Louis XII proclaimed Father of the People at the States General of Tours, 14 May 1506, c1818-1861. Louis XII (1462-1515) became King of France in 1498

Robert Peel, British statesman, arriving at the House of Commons, London, January, 1846. Peel (1788-1850) receives an enthusiastic welcome from onlookers

Arrival of the Patriots of Rouen, Elbeut and Le Havre, Paris, 30th July 1830. Scene during the French Revolution of July 1830

The Golf-Stream, 1885. A neat play on words as Punch illustrates the popularity of golf in Scotland as well as increasing meteorological knowledge

A Very Greasy Pole, 1859. John Bright climbs the greasy pole of the Reform Bill, topped by the ham of popularity. Bright was an outspoken advocate reform

Petticoats, soldiers in kilts, WW1 silhouette postcard
First World War postcard. Petticoats, part of the Camp Silhouette series showing soldiers from a Highland regiment, with their kilts looking very similar to the skirts of their female companions

Advertisement for Old Bill car mascot, 1920
Advertisement for the " Old Bill" car mascot, exclusively sold by Smith of Motor Accessories fame. Old Bill was the soldier character created by the cartoonist Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in

Robert Dalglish MP, Vanity Fair, Spy
ROBERT DALGLISH (1808-1880) Scottish Radical politician and Member of Parliament for Glasgow from 1857 to 1874. Caption: The most popular man in the House of Commons Date: 1808 - 1880

Robespierre at Jacobins
Robespierre is applauded enthusiastically when he delivers his speech to the Jacobin Club, but elsewhere his popularity is rapidly diminishing. Date: 26 July 1794

Mr Gladstone at Dalkeith
An elderly William Gladstone campaigning for a fourth term as Liberal Prime Minister (which he won) at Dalkeith during his tour of the Midlothian constituency

At The Casino by Rene Vincent
A colour illustration showing three elegant ladies with a croupier gambling at a roulette wheel. With the popularity of resorts on the French Riviera, particularly Monte Carlo

Cartoon, Ellen Terry, English actress, in America
Cartoon, Ellen Terry (1847-1928), English actress, during her visit to America. Will Ellen win Jonathan? 1883

Cartoon, Henry Irving in America -- Got em again! The legendary actor-manager during his American tour. 1883

Cartoon, William Booth v. Moody & Sankey
Cartoon, William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, looking suspiciously at the visiting American evangelists, Moody & Sankey, who seem to be attracting larger crowds

Play-time at the Piccadilly: Piccadilly Revels - Cabaret
Play-time at the Piccadilly: Piccadilly Revels. A new cabaret show at the Piccadilly Hotel at the very end of the London season - highlighting the popularity of this form of entertainment in

The Pup Cafe, Venice, Los Angeles, USA - a hot dog stand in the shape of a dog with curbside service. Shown here nearly fully constructed

Nice in 1860
The port of Nice on the French Riviera pictured in 1860, as it was gaining popularity as a health resort and holiday destination with British visitors

17th Earl of Derby
EDWARD GEORGE STANLEY, 17th earl of DERBY - statesman who achieved popularity despite calling workers blackmailers; he was responsible for conscription in World War One. Date: 1865 - 1948

Edward C R Roose
EDWARD C R ROOSE Fashionable physician whose successful practice was due to his social popularity rather than his medical skills; his writings are equally valueless Date: 1848 - 1905

Tennyson Waddy
Alfred lord Tennyson (1809 - 1892) the English poet and Poet Laureate whose poetic fancy has helped him make a name for himself on the swing of popularity

Greyhound racing - canine actors in the limelight
Sketches at White City greyhound racing stadium when the sport was enjoying a meteoric rise in popularity. A stadium was established in Manchester in 1926

Ladies Kennel Association Show at Olympia, 1927
Overhead view of the hall at Olympia during the Ladies Kennel Association Show in May 1927. With nearly 4000 entries and over 50 breeds, the King and the Prince of Wales were among the exhibitors

Prince of Wales & Prince Albert visit the Beaver Hut
Just able to squeeze through the crowd and preceded by a policewoman, the Prince of Wales (the future King Edward VIII, then Duke of Windsor) and Prince Albert (George VI)

Cartoon, Connoisseurs examining a collection of George Morland s, by James Gillray. A satire on the popularity of Morlands paintings, focusing on fat pigs, foolish donkeys and greedy dealers

Perils of War, by Bairnsfather
Perils of War - and Popularity Old Bill wishes now that he had never gone into that caf頯 n the Boulevard des Italiennes A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander featuring his

Seeing themselves as Bairnsfather sees them
A homage to the cartoons of Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander, drawn by an amateur soldier artist, Major D. de la C. Ray

Cartoon, The Bounder of Europe, WW1
Cartoon, The Bounder of Europe, showing an unhappy German in a cafe, surrounded by disapproving representatives of other nations during the First World War

Hats off to the First Lord of the Admiralty, Winston Churchi
Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty during the first two years of the First World War, pictured with his wife, Clementine on their way to the Houses of Parliament

Offenbach, Cartoon
JACQUES OFFENBACH French musician, at the height of his popularity, 1864 - besieged by impresarios hoping to commission another hit. Date: 1819 - 1880

Beach Trouville 1863 Oil wood 10 x 18 25. 4 45. 7 cm
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Passion Flower 1799 Gouache vellum sheet 10 3 / 8 x 7 15 / 16
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Virgin Child Niche ca 1500 Oil wood 23 x 12 1 / 8
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Woman Waves 1868 Oil canvas 25 3 / 4 x 21 1 / 4 65. 4 54 cm
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Holy Family Saint Elizabeth Infant Saint John
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Circus Spanish Walk Au Cirque Le Pas espagnol
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The orators journey, engraving 1785, Charles James Fox, Mrs. Siddons, and Edmund Burke on a galloping horse beside a milestone inscribed 1 mile to perdition. Mrs

The freedom of election or hunt-ing for popularity and plumpers for Maxwell, Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856, two candidates in the Westminster election, Henry Hunt and Murray Maxwell

Womens Rights - Popularity of wearing Trousers as a choice mildly satirised in this humorous 1910s cartoon postcard. Date: circa 1910s

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"From Trotsky to Scargill: Tracing the Ebb and Flow through History" In 1920, as Leon Trotsky emerged as a prominent figure in Soviet Russia, his popularity soared among the masses seeking change. Meanwhile, across the English Channel, David Lloyd George's departure from Downing Street marked a shift in public sentiment towards new leadership. Amidst these political upheavals, another kind was brewing - that of technological advancements. The introduction of Carbine, Self-Loading. 30 In M1 rifles revolutionized warfare strategies and garnered attention worldwide. But it wasn't just politics and weaponry that captured public fascination. Asser and Sherwins Archery and Cricket Repository in London became a hub for enthusiasts seeking to master their skills in these traditional sports. Simultaneously, the Highland Fling dance captivated audiences with its energetic movements and cultural significance. The year 1852 witnessed an explosion of entertainment popularity when Jullien's orchestral concerts featuring illustrations by Cruikshank took center stage. This fusion of music and art delighted crowds across Europe. As time progressed into the early 20th century, new trends emerged on both sides of the Atlantic. The Cake-walk Dance gained immense popularity among African-American communities while captivating wider audiences with its lively rhythms. Meanwhile, even mechanical mishaps couldn't dampen people's enthusiasm for leisure activities like Diabolo playing. A snapshot from France in 1907 shows two women engrossed in this popular pastime while awaiting repairs on their car - showcasing how fun transcends setbacks. Arthur Scargill's rise as a miners' leader exemplified how individuals could become symbols of popular resistance against oppressive working conditions during challenging times. Shifting gears to fashion trends, straw hats made a triumphant return to favor in Luton factories during the economically turbulent era of 1930s Britain – proving that style can endure amidst adversity.