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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

French soldiers on the march
French infantrymen in their new tricoleur grey uniforms, marching at a quick pace. The new grey uniform, patriotically woven of red, blue and white threads

Mr Bradlaugh in the House of Commons
Mr Bradlaugh seen in the House of Commons taking the oath of allegiance. In 1881 Mr Gladstone introduced a bill that allowed non-believers to affirm their allegiance to the Crown

Mr Bradlaugh and the Oath of Allegiance
A sketch showing Mr Bradlaugh being arrested by Captain Gosset, Sergent-at-Arms upon the speakers warrant. In 1881 Mr Gladstone introduced a bill that allowed non-believers to affirm their allegiance

Field-Marshal Lord French inspecting soldiers in Hyde Park
Field-Marshal Lord French (1852-1925) inspecting some 10, 000 volunteers of numerous London regiments in Hyde Park in 1916

The British Prime Minister arrives in Ireland
The British Prime Mininster Herbert Asquith (1852-1928) arriving in Kingstown, Ireland accompanied by his private secretary

R. M. S. Queen Mary, Ocean Dock, Southampton, 1936
Photograph of the R.M.S. Queen Mary arriving at the Ocean Dock, Southampton, after winning the Blue Riband of the Atlantic on 30th August that year

R. M. S. Queen Mary Arriving at Southampton, 1936
Photograph of the R.M.S. Queen Mary arriving at Southampton after winning the Blue Riband of the Atlantic on 30th August that year

Gyrostatic Compass, 1912
Photograph of a new Anschutz gyrostatic compass, February 1912. This type of compass was expected to significantly outperform previous compasses in its ability to give a consistantly strong true

The Dog in the Street
Do not play with a dog in the street, for the animal, in its spirit of fun, forgets previous warning not to stray

Banquet given at the Crystal Palace by Sir Joseph and Lady P
Banquet given by Sir Joseph and Lady Paxton in Crystal Palace, London. Paxton (1801-1865) famously built the glass structure to house the Great Exhibition of 1851

High Jump Cartoon
1st Event - International Sports 1914- HIGH JUMP. Mr Fritz (Germany) beats all previous records - a biting cartoon highlighting the horrors & dangers of the front

Catherine Ctess Newburgh
Catherine Howard, countess of NEWBURGH first wife of James Livingstone, 1st earl : Lady D Aubigny by a previous marriage

Treasury of Atreus
This structure was named the Treasury of Atreus, but is in fact a tholos tomb, built in the mid 13th century BC. This view is previous to the clearing of the entrance

Wilbur Flies 91 Minutes
Wilbur Wright remains airborne for 91 minutes, breaking all previous records

Edward VIII and Edwards
EDWARD VIII Is pictured centrally as he would have appeared at his coronation, surrounded by the previous King Edwards

Ecuador Quito
General view of the city, viewed from the convent of San Juan, just previous to the recent earthquake

Concepts / Reincarnation
Making reparation in this life for sins committed during a previous existence

Mixing Acids Previous to Nitrating
Manufacture of Dynamite at Nobel works, Ardeer, Scotland

School Art Class
A serious looking class of boys at work during an art lesson, with some of their previous work pinned to the wall of the classroom

What the War Cost
The Great War was far more expensive than any previous European conflicts, as this picture makes clear

Bellerophon Warship
British warship, to whose Captain Maitland Napoleon I surrenders on 15 July 1815, at Rochefort : he is taken on board her to Torbay, previous to his exile on Saint Helena

Humpty Dumpty (Kate G. )
Humpty Dumpty, depicted sitting on a wall, previous to the great fall which, unbeknownst to him, is about to occur any moment now

C18th Century Revival
Fine feathers in wartime: dress designers attempt to counter the practical move of wearing shorter, fuller skirts by employing impractical styles of previous centuries

House of Lords 1809
A debate in the House of Lords, previous to the destruction of the old Palace of Westminster in the fire of 1834

College of Arms
COLLEGE OF ARMS OR HERALDS COLLEGE. This particular site dates from the 1670s the previous building having burnt down in the Great Fire

Albert Memorial 1877
Designed by George Gilbert Scott. The main structure was completed 1868, edifice opened to the public in 1872. Alberts statue installed two years previous to this photo

Revelation / Spirit Medium
Revelations of a Spirit Medium Cover of a previous edition

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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.