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"Journeying through time with 'previous' moments captured in history" The Last Caravan by A. E

Background imagePrevious Collection: Horseman and walkers on a road near Lisse, The Netherlands, Esaias van de Velde

Horseman and walkers on a road near Lisse, The Netherlands, Esaias van de Velde, 1615 - 1616

Background imagePrevious Collection: Mountainous landscape with cows, print maker: Johannes Janson, 1761 - 1784

Mountainous landscape with cows, print maker: Johannes Janson, 1761 - 1784

Background imagePrevious Collection: Courtyard with farmers, Johannes Christiaan Janson, Christina Chalon, 1778 - 1823

Courtyard with farmers, Johannes Christiaan Janson, Christina Chalon, 1778 - 1823

Background imagePrevious Collection: Bucks head, Pieter Janson, 1780-1851

Bucks head, Pieter Janson, 1780-1851

Background imagePrevious Collection: Portrait of Philippe Despont, Pieter van Schuppen, 1694

Portrait of Philippe Despont, Pieter van Schuppen, 1694

Background imagePrevious Collection: Woman, Johannes Christiaan Janson, Christina Chalon, 1778 - 1823

Woman, Johannes Christiaan Janson, Christina Chalon, 1778 - 1823

Background imagePrevious Collection: Farmers and farm children, Johannes Christiaan Janson, c. 1778 - c. 1823

Farmers and farm children, Johannes Christiaan Janson, c. 1778 - c. 1823

Background imagePrevious Collection: Farmer, Johannes Christiaan Janson, 1778 - 1823

Farmer, Johannes Christiaan Janson, 1778 - 1823

Background imagePrevious Collection: Farmers and children near a farm, Johannes Christiaan Janson, 1778 - 1823

Farmers and children near a farm, Johannes Christiaan Janson, 1778 - 1823

Background imagePrevious Collection: Odysseus and the Sirens, Anonymous, Abraham van Diepenbeeck, 1622 - 1725

Odysseus and the Sirens, Anonymous, Abraham van Diepenbeeck, 1622 - 1725

Background imagePrevious Collection: Previous to Antietam Rebels crossing the Potomac. Union scouts in foreground, drawing

Previous to Antietam Rebels crossing the Potomac. Union scouts in foreground, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America

Background imagePrevious Collection: Shelling the rebel rifle pits on the Rappahannock, previous to the third crossing

Shelling the rebel rifle pits on the Rappahannock, previous to the third crossing of Sedgwicks corps June 5th, 1863 June 5, drawing on brown paper pencil and Chinese white, 22.6 x 34.6 cm

Background imagePrevious Collection: THE CHAPTER HOUSE PREVIOUS TO ITS RESTORATION. London, UK, 19th century engraving

THE CHAPTER HOUSE PREVIOUS TO ITS RESTORATION. London, UK, 19th century engraving

Background imagePrevious Collection: Dangerous Waters

Dangerous Waters
1st May 1948: The mastheads of previous victims can been seen over the flooding tide that hides the treacherous Goodwin Sands on the Kentish coast

Background imagePrevious Collection: Picture No. 10891390

Picture No. 10891390
Spotted Lady's Slipper Orchid - flowering wild - a very rare dry fruit with seeds - mostly has vegetative reproduction - left standing from previous year in a cluster of flowering plants - Scots

Background imagePrevious Collection: The 0ffensive at Yser (1917). French line near Het-Sas just before 31 July

The 0ffensive at Yser (1917). French line near Het-Sas just before 31 July. Soldiers waiting for orders amongst trees shattered by gunfire of previous engagements

Background imagePrevious Collection: World War I 1914-1918: German 7th War Loan poster, 1917. Putti pours gold coins out of a cornucopia

World War I 1914-1918: German 7th War Loan poster, 1917. Putti pours gold coins out of a cornucopia, in background results of previous loans. Text says subscribe at your local bank

Background imagePrevious Collection: Eduard Suess (1831-1914) Austrian geologist, born in London. He proposed the previous

Eduard Suess (1831-1914) Austrian geologist, born in London. He proposed the previous existence of an old supercontinent which he named Gondwanaland (1861) and the Tethys ocean

Background imagePrevious Collection: A Consultation Previous To An Aerial Voyage From London To Weilburg In Nassau On The 7th Day Of

A Consultation Previous To An Aerial Voyage From London To Weilburg In Nassau On The 7th Day Of November, 1836 / Painted By J. Hollins, A.r.a.; Engraved By J.h. Robinson, Hon

Background imagePrevious Collection: Farewell Banquet to Mr. J. L. Toole, at the Hotel Metropole, Previous to his Departure

Farewell Banquet to Mr. J. L. Toole, at the Hotel Metropole, Previous to his Departure
FAREWELL BANQUET TO MR. J. L. TOOLE, AT THE HOTEL METROPOLE, PREVIOUS TO HIS DEPARTURE FOR AUSTRALIA, My Lords and Gentlemen, pray silence for your guest, Mr. J. L. Toole, engraving 1890

Background imagePrevious Collection: Spain (1923). Primo de Riveras Coup d Etat

Spain (1923). Primo de Riveras Coup d Etat
" Spain (1923). Primo de Riveras Coup d Etat. Newspaper " El Liberal" (15th September 1923). Cover with the news of the formation of the Primo de Riveras new government

Background imagePrevious Collection: Castilian poetry collection previous to 15th

Castilian poetry collection previous to 15th c. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

Background imagePrevious Collection: The Spinhouse, Amsterdam

The Spinhouse, Amsterdam
A view of the Spinhouse on Oudezijdsachterburgwal, now SpinhuisSteeg, Amsterdam. The building, used as a house of correction for female vagrants

Background imagePrevious Collection: Workroom in the Spinhouse, Amsterdam

Workroom in the Spinhouse, Amsterdam
Workroom in the Spinhouse on Oudezijdsachterburgwal, now SpinhuisSteeg, Amsterdam. The building, used as a house of correction for female vagrants

Background imagePrevious Collection: The Spinhouse, Spinhuissteeg, Amsterdam

The Spinhouse, Spinhuissteeg, Amsterdam
The Spinhouse (left) on Oudezijdsachterburgwal, now SpinhuisSteeg, Amsterdam. The building, used as a workhouse or house of correction for female vagrants

Background imagePrevious Collection: Peary & Cook / Assiette

Peary & Cook / Assiette
Returning from the North Pole, Robert Peary returned home to find Frederick Cook claiming he had reached it the previous year. " What a hole, the Pole!" Date: 1909

Background imagePrevious Collection: Hyman Bachwald, 167 Allen Street, New York. Neurotic and epi

Hyman Bachwald, 167 Allen Street, New York. Neurotic and epileptic. Mother worked in factory previous to marriage, and while Hyman was coming. Her mentality is questioned

Background imagePrevious Collection: A consultation previous to an aerial voyage from London to W

A consultation previous to an aerial voyage from London to Weilburg in Nassau on the 7th day of November, 1836. Group portrait with balloon in the background of (from left to right) W. Prideaux, J

Background imagePrevious Collection: Ancient Jerusalem, previous to its destruction by Titus

Ancient Jerusalem, previous to its destruction by Titus. Date c1852

Background imagePrevious Collection: Wilbur Wright in prone position on glider just after landing

Wilbur Wright in prone position on glider just after landing, its skid marks visible behind it and, in the foreground, skid marks from a previous landing; Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Date 1901

Background imagePrevious Collection: Vendome Column 2

Vendome Column 2
The column in the place Vendome, Paris, is pulled down by the Communards, as a symbol of the previous regime, at the instigation of artist Gustave Courbet. Date: 8 May 1871

Background imagePrevious Collection: Vendome Column 4

Vendome Column 4
A veteran of Napoleons campaigns mourns the destruction of the Vendome column by the Communards who see it as a symbol of the previous regime. Date: 8 May 1871

Background imagePrevious Collection: Vendome Column 3

Vendome Column 3
Communards celebrate the destruction of the column in the place Vendome, Paris, seen as a symbol of the previous regime, at the instigation of artist Gustave Courbet. Date: 8 May 1871

Background imagePrevious Collection: Fire / Exeter / 1887 / Graphic

Fire / Exeter / 1887 / Graphic
The Theatre Royal, Exeter, on fire. 187 people perish in the blaze. The previous theatre building had burnt down in 1885. Date: 5 September 1887

Background imagePrevious Collection: Precession of the North Celestial Pole

Precession of the North Celestial Pole. Artwork of the constellations of the North Celestial Pole and the slow circular movement (red) of this Pole over a period of thousands of years

Background imagePrevious Collection: Arsenals Highbury stadium, aerial view

Arsenals Highbury stadium, aerial view
Highbury Stadium, home of Arsenal Football Club from 1913-2006, aerial view. The stadium, officially called Arsenal Stadium, is located in Highbury, in the London Borough of Islington, UK

Background imagePrevious Collection: House of Lords 1835

House of Lords 1835
The House of Lords in its provisional location, following the fire of 1834 and previous to the construction of the present buildings

Background imagePrevious Collection: General Korniloff Inspecting the Republican Guard

General Korniloff Inspecting the Republican Guard
This photograph shows General Korniloff, the leader who arrested the previous Empress

Background imagePrevious Collection: A scene inside a cafe

A scene inside a cafe
Flo: I say, do you believe that awful story about Doris? Elsie: Of course I do- which one? An illustration of two ladies catching up with the gossip inside a cafe

Background imagePrevious Collection: Spring! By A. E. Bestall

Spring! By A. E. Bestall
A scene of a winter sunset showing an elderly gentleman walking with his granddaughter across a snow covered field. A sprightly fairy is trying to tug the gentleman back

Background imagePrevious Collection: Dress And Fashion Note For Skiiers, by A. E. Bestall

Dress And Fashion Note For Skiiers, by A. E. Bestall
Fashion ideas for the first time skiier. Alfred Bestall (1892-1986) is best-known as the artist who drew Rupert Bear for thirty years

Background imagePrevious Collection: A scene on a bus, by A. E. Bestall

A scene on a bus, by A. E. Bestall
Precocious Boy: Mother, aint we ever going to get out of this damded bus? Mother: Hush, child! How many more times am I to tel you not to use that word

Background imagePrevious Collection: A childs bathtime. By A. E. Bestall

A childs bathtime. By A. E. Bestall
Child (hearing knock at the door): If you come in, Uncle, you must excuse me being all pink! A bathtime scene depicting a mother bathing her young daughter

Background imagePrevious Collection: A bathtime scene, by A. E. Bestall

A bathtime scene, by A. E. Bestall
Small Girl (owner of the teddy bear), after careful inspection of herself after her bath: You know, mummy, God must be magic, Hes made me without a single seam

Background imagePrevious Collection: Superstition. By A. E. Bestall

Superstition. By A. E. Bestall
A humorous cartoon showing a young woman driving her uncle through the countyside. She is reassuring her passenger about how safe and experienced she is, not concentrating on the road sign ahead

Background imagePrevious Collection: Open air Pulpit at Holy Trinity Church, London, 1893

Open air Pulpit at Holy Trinity Church, London, 1893
Engraving showing the open air pulpit outside the Holy Trinity Church, Marylebone, London, 1893. This pulpit was erected as a memorial to Rev. Canon William Cadman, the previous rector

Background imagePrevious Collection: The Bank of England and the Royal Exchange, London, 1844

The Bank of England and the Royal Exchange, London, 1844
Engraving showing the Bank of England (left) and the Royal Exchange (centre), on the corner of Threadneedle and Cornhill Streets, City of London, 1844

Background imagePrevious Collection: Penny Toy Sellers in Holborn, London, 1907

Penny Toy Sellers in Holborn, London, 1907
Illustration showing penny toy sellers displaying their wares on the pavement in Holborn, London, December 1907. These street merchants were a long-standing tradition in London at Christmas




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"Journeying through time with 'previous' moments captured in history" The Last Caravan by A. E. Bestall takes us back to a bygone era, where nomadic travelers embarked on their final adventure. Amidst the chaos of the Zulu War Rorkes Drift, bravery and resilience prevailed against all odds. Meet James Doughty, the oldest clown in England, whose laughter echoed through generations and brought joy to countless faces. In 1905, the majestic Runcorn Bridge stood tall as a testament to human engineering prowess and connected communities across the river. The GLC-LFB appliance fleet's Emergency Tender raced through London's streets, ready to combat any fire emergency that threatened its citizens. Captain Charles Upham's unwavering courage during World War II earned him two Victoria Crosses – a true hero among men. Dive into Eve Before The Fall by A. E. Bestall - an enchanting painting capturing innocence before it was lost forever. Glide through the skies aboard Piper J3 Cub - OY-ECT; experience freedom like never before amidst endless horizons and boundless possibilities. In Possession by A. E. Bestall unveils a world where treasured artifacts hold stories of their own, whispering secrets from days long gone. Doonagore Castle stands proudly on Ireland's coast since the 16th century – witness its timeless beauty overlooking the vast Atlantic Ocean. Derby County vs Bury F. A Cup Final in 1903 marked an unforgettable clash of football titans that left fans breathless with anticipation till the last whistle blew. The Alarm Buoy of 1858 served as both guardian and warning system for sailors navigating treacherous waters.