Seated Collection (page 13)

Christmas 1952 by Harold White
A 1950s family sit around the fire at Christmas time listening to a wireless broadcast Streamers and paper chains hang from the ceiling and a rather mean looking Christmas tree stands in the corner

Latest style of American velocipede 1869
America were in the middle of bicycle craze, different types of cycles were introduced, this design showing two large wheels revolving around a common axis with a crank motion for both hands

Japanese people sitting on the floor eating their meal using small bowls and chopsticks. Date: 1864

Mayor of West Bromwich, Lilian Peckover enjoys a drink after completing her West Bromwich Charity Walk in aid of the Mayors Holiday Home for the Aged Project, which aims to raise ten thousand pounds

Addenbrookes Hospital Nursing Staff prepare for a new day on the wards, Cambridge, Thursday 24th September 1981

Women sitting at stand hair dryers in a salon

Sonny Bono & Cher, American music duo, pictured in the Royal Suite penthouse at the Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington, London, Friday 26th August 1966. Donald Zec Feature

Chelsea Football Club, Pre Season Photocall at Training Ground, Thursday 6th August 1959. Our Picture Shows... Terry Venables (left)

Koo Stark, Actress pictured outside her London Flat this evening, Tuesday 2nd November 1982

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark. 18th April 1990

Miss Hylda Lewis in Hyde Park, London. 4th May 1920

Billy Connolly, traveling in the North West of England, as part of his 64 date Big Wee Tour of Britain, February 1979

Sylvia Kristel, Dutch actress in the UK to promote new film, Emmanuelle, pictured relaxing in her hotel room after arriving (from Paris), London, Friday 24th October 1974

Catherine Deneuve, french actress, in the UK to start filming for her starring role in new Roman Polanski film Repulsion, pictured at the Carlton Tower Hotel, London, Sunday 16th August 1964

Simone Silva, french actress, poses for pictures at home Stafford Court, Kensington, London, 26th April 1951. Published Womens Mirror 06/02/1959

Miss England Beauty Competition 1969, the Lyceum Ballroom, London, Friday 16th May 1969. Myra Van Heck is crowned Miss England 1969

David Essex, Singer and Actor, pictured relaxing in his hotel room before appearing at the Empire Theatre, Liverpool, 11th November 1974

Henry Kissinger at a press conference, answering questions about his latest book, Years of Upheaval. Claridges Hotel, London. 27th April 1982

Production line at E. M. I. factory in Hayes Middlesex where the new Beatles LP Rubber Soul
Production line at E.M.I. factory in Hayes Middlesex where the new Beatles LP Rubber Soul is being manufactured 24th November 1965

American singer, Tony Bennett is in London again to appear at the London Palladium. Bennett also enjoys painting and sketching as a pastime while he travels the world working

Lynsey de Paul pictured at her north London home. 16th January 1980

Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh, They will be starring together in a stage production of The Sleeping Princess, at the Kings Theatre

Pamela Spence and family, recently moved home to Arthur Street, Small Heath, Birmingham, 7th October 1969

Carole Fletcher, 19 from Southport, newly crowned Miss Great Britain, Pictured in London, 4th September 1966

Mac Kulasceza, general manager of Powerhouse nightclub on Hurst Street, Birmingham. 16th December 1983

Elderly woman, drinking a cup of tea, by candlelight, Perry Barr, Birmingham, 11th February 1972

Beatles Files 1964. Ringo Starr John Lennon Paul McCartney lounge about on a hotel sofa in Blackpool while Derek Taylor and Brian Epstein and Neil Aspinall talk in background. Sunday 19th July 1964

Santa Claus, makes time for Laundry, ahead of Christmas, 10th December 1977

Paul McCartney & Jane Asher, Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday 10th December 1967. Overnight stay at hotel, on their way to Pauls farm near Campbeltown, Argyll. UNSEEN SCOTLAND PART 1 CELEBRITIES CODE USA023

Delaney & Bonnie & Friends concert, Birmingham Town Hall, Thursday 4th December 1969. Pictured backstage: Eric Clapton, Bonnie Bramlett

Edinburghs old Royal High School makes its debut as a mini parliament, 28th April 1980. In the smaller, more convenient West Lobby

The Beatles, sit down to read the latest issue of The Sunday Mirror Newspaper, ahead of concerts at the Odeon, Leeds, part of The Beatles Autumn Tour, Sunday 3rd November 1963

The Beatles at Granada Television Studios, Manchester for filming of `The Music Of Lennon And McCartney, Monday 1st November 1965

The Beatles, at the Plaza Hotel in New York, USA, 7th February 1964. Start of 10 day tour - Winter 1964 US Tour. Ringo Starr, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, John Lennon

Richard Starkey and Elsie Graves, parents of Ringo Starr, pictured at his childhood home, 10 Admiral Grove, Liverpool, 16th February 1964

John Lennon filming Magical Mystery Tour at the Atlantic Hotel in Newquay 12 September 1967

Students from St Hildas College, Oxford University, November 1965. Thay are the first all ladies team to win three rounds on ITV game show University Challenge, qualifying for the finals next spring

Nelson Mandela leader of the African National Congress (ANC) seen here during an exclusive interview with Daily Mirror reporter Noreen Taylor at his Soweto home 15th April 1990

Ann Margret Olsson, film actress & singer, pictured at the May Fair Hotel in London, 6th November 1963. Ann Margret is in town for the London premiere of her latest film Bye Bye Birdie

Richard Burton & Liz Taylor at Paris Fashion Week, Sunday 21st January 1968. Guest of honour Elizabeth Taylor was attending a fashion show by designers Mia Fonssagrives 24 & Vicki Tiel 23

How I Won the War 1967 film premiere at the London Pavilion, Wednesday 18th October 1967. The film stars John Lennon as Private Gripweed

Actor Al Pacino at the Dorchester Hotel. 25th March 1974

Centenary picture of Liverpool Team, photocall at Anfield to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the football club which was formed in 1892. Picture taken July 1992

Wimbledon 80, 3rd Day. Ilie Nastase pictured with Miss UK Carolyn Seaward, June 1980

Sir Laurence Olivier rehearses wih his new leading lady Joan Plowright in John Osbornes play The Entertainer which has transferred from the Royal Court will begin a limited run at the Palace Theatre

Jo Howard model wearing shorts & halter top outfit, pictured March 1973. a.k.a. Jo Wood

King Edward VII and King Carlos I of Portugal
King Edward VII (1841-1910) and King Carlos I of Portugal (1863-1908) Date: circa 1907

Spain, Madrid, Two visitors to the El Rastro Flea market take a rest from shopping

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"Seated: A Captivating Collection of Moments" In the enchanting world of art, Gypsy Splendour by Laura Knight transports us to a vibrant scene where dancers are gracefully seated, their movements frozen in time. Meanwhile, Charles Dickens Dream, an unfinished masterpiece by Robert William Buss, invites us into the imaginative realm of one of England's greatest novelists. From the silver screen comes Laurel and Hardy, their comedic genius captured even when they are simply seated. In John William Waterhouse's I am half sick of shadows, we witness a contemplative moment as a woman sits amidst ethereal surroundings. History unfolds before our eyes with the powerful image of Buddhist monk Thich Quang Duc committing self-immolation in protest against injustice. Malcolm Browne's photograph captures his stoic determination while seated at an intersection in Saigon. George Orwell takes center stage as he broadcasts over the BBC during World War II - his words resonating from his seat behind a microphone. And who could forget Eleanor Rigby immortalized in Tommy Steele's statue inspired by The Beatles' haunting song? Roy Rogers epitomizes American cowboy culture as he is photographed alongside his loyal horse Trigger - both comfortably seated together. Rosa Parks makes her indelible mark on civil rights history by defiantly occupying a bus seat reserved for whites only. Traveling back centuries to Lalibela's St. Marys Church frescoes, we marvel at early 12th-century artwork depicting religious figures serenely seated amid intricate designs. Stanhope A Forbes' Christmas Eve painting evokes nostalgia and warmth as families gather around tables adorned with festive decorations. Finally, J. C Leyendecker's Arrow Shirt Collar ad from 1914 showcases elegance and sophistication through its depiction of a well-dressed gentleman confidently seated while wearing this fashionable accessory. Each image tells its own story - capturing moments that range from profound to whimsical; reminding us that sometimes it is in the act of being seated that we find the most captivating narratives.