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Fortune teller in Greenwich Park, south east London 1843

A fortune teller speaks to a young couple in Greenwich Park, south east London. Date: 1843

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The Man Who Bid Half a Guinea at Tattersalls by H M Bateman

The Man Who Bid Half a Guinea at Tattersalls by H M Bateman. Obviously half a guinea is not what you should bid for a horse. This illustration shows the establishment in turmoil. Horses leaping for cover, everyone in shock. The auctioneer up in arms, everybody aghast. A temple collapsing, Date: 1923

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Entire wool clip from Australia bound for Britain 1939

The whole of the wool clip of Australia, destined for Britain in the first few months of World War Two. As well as wool, Australian Prime Minister, Mr Menzies pledged to supply Britain with its surplus of butter, eggs, meat and tinned fruits. Date: 1939

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