A Shoe Doll That Belonged to a Child in the Slums of London, ca. 1905
This post was originally published on this siteThe fact that it was found in an Edwardian London slum around 1905, and is made from the […]
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Amazing Vintage Photographs Capture an Aquatic VW Beetle Floating Off Blackpool Beach in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteBack in the 1970s, hundreds would compete in the popular Blackpool to Isle of Man Race, an event […]
This Is the Only Known Lambretta Amphi-Scooter in the World
This post was originally published on this siteThis is a 1964 Lambretta Amphi-Scooter, and as the name suggests, it’s a Lambretta scooter-based amphibious vehicle. The […]
A Gallery of 50 Amazing Behind the Scenes Photographs From the Making of “A Clockwork Orange” (1971)
This post was originally published on this siteHailed as one of the greatest movies ever made while also standing out as one of the most […]
This Macabre Hat Belonged to a Traveling “Dentist” in London in the Early 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThis cap belonged to a street “dentist” or tooth puller in London from between the 1820s and 1850s. […]
Marble Sculptures of the Left Forearms Made From Queen Victoria’s Babies
This post was originally published on this siteThe royal children spent many happy times at Osborne and we can still see objects relating to their […]
30 Historical Photos From the 1950 British Grand Prix, the First Formula One Race
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1950 British Grand Prix, formally known as The Royal Automobile Club Grand Prix d’Europe Incorporating The British […]
Sex Pistols’ Photo Session by Adrian Boot at Glitterbest Offices in London, 1977
This post was originally published on this siteRenowned photographer Adrian Boot captured the rise of punk culture in the 1970s, documenting rich moments of musical […]
Fascinating Photos Capture Scenes at Blackpool Beach in the Early 1990s
This post was originally published on this siteRare images unearthed from Mirrorpix archives capture what Blackpool looked like over 30 years ago. These photographs show […]
Stunning Vintage Photos Show Holidaymakers Showing Off Their Dance Moves in Blackpool From the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteAs the summer approaches, we’ll all be getting ready for long days in the sun, outdoor events and […]
Wonderful Photos Capture Street Scenes of England in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteLife in England during the 1960s was vibrant and dynamic. The era is often associated with cultural revolutions, […]
The Beatles’ Album “Rubber Soul” in the Final Stages of Production, 1965
This post was originally published on this siteWorkers on a production line in the EMI factory at Hayes, Middlesex in November 1965, where the Beatles’ […]
40 Amazing Photographs Capture Scenes From the 1969 Isle of Wight Festival
This post was originally published on this siteSince 1968, the Isle of Wight Festival has gathered every iconic UK act and from the States, making […]
Vintage Photos of the First and Last House at Land’s End From the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteThe First and Last House is located on the clifftops at the most westerly point of Land’s End […]
Cause of Deaths in London in 1632
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the early 17th century, several factors contributed to mortality rates in London. Many medical practitioners of the […]
Legs Over High Tor, Matlock, 1975
This post was originally published on this siteThe British countryside has a strong aesthetic—both wild and quaint in parts, green, rugged and, very often, wet. […]
Outtakes From the Photo Session for the Cover of David Bowie’s “Ziggy Stardust”
This post was originally published on this siteJust off Regent’s Street is the location where David Bowie shot one of the most iconic album covers […]
A Female Firefighting Team on a Converted Motorcycle in London, 1925
This post was originally published on this siteHere is a 1925 photo of a Royal Enfield sidecar outfit. Posing with it are women firefighters of […]
40 Fascinating Photos Capture Christmas Shop Fronts in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteThe days of post war rationing and austerity were still recent memories so, especially in the early years […]
The Original Peaky Blinders: Mugshots of the Gangs of Birmingham From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe Peaky Blinders, street-based Birmingham gang from the 19th century who slashed victims across the face with razor […]
Portraits of Local Residents in the Town of Stourbridge in the West Midlands From the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteWhen we think about the history of photographic portraiture, one of the narratives that constantly repeats itself is […]
Stunning Portraits of Liverpool People Taken by Rob Bremner in the 1990s
This post was originally published on this siteRob Bremner’s photographs captured the mood of Liverpool during the turbulent Thatcher years, highlighting the everyday life and […]
Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret in the 1943 Play ‘Aladdin’ in Windsor, Berkshire
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the Second World War, the Queen (then Princess Elizabeth) and Princess Margaret spent much of their time […]
Incredible Photos of British Red Telephone Box Graveyard on the Outskirts of London
This post was originally published on this siteThe iconic red telephone box is a staple around London’s streets. Over the years their purpose has shifted […]
Charlie Chaplin in Red Letter Photocards for His Essanay Films in 1915
This post was originally published on this siteThese Red Letter photocards were for the British release of his Essanay films in 1915. Many times they […]