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Historical Collection (page 2)

Background imageHistorical Collection: Picture shows Mr Albert Little, a 69 year old retired Manchester businessman

Picture shows Mr Albert Little, a 69 year old retired Manchester businessman, holding a lamp given to him by Florence Nightingale, when he was 12 years old

Background imageHistorical Collection: In June 1934 a major historical pageant was held on the water-meadow at Runnymede

In June 1934 a major historical pageant was held on the water-meadow at Runnymede, to raise money for local hospitals and charities

Background imageHistorical Collection: The Old Mint House, Pevensey, East Sussex, 1921. Tyrell Collection

The Old Mint House, Pevensey, East Sussex, 1921. Tyrell Collection

Background imageHistorical Collection: Prince Charles in Wirksworth 15th April 1989

Prince Charles in Wirksworth 15th April 1989

Background imageHistorical Collection: Derwent Valley Reservoir 15th June 1989

Derwent Valley Reservoir 15th June 1989

Background imageHistorical Collection: Cromford steam rally Traction Engine. 15th August 1988

Cromford steam rally Traction Engine. 15th August 1988

Background imageHistorical Collection: Perm any 12 from 22 - 'Worse than doing the pools'

Perm any 12 from 22 - "Worse than doing the pools"
Perm any 12 from 22 - " Worse than doing the pools" was the comment from a voter in Haltemprice where electors have up to 12 votes and a choice of 22 candidates. 15th June 1973

Background imageHistorical Collection: Courtroom into polling station - Mr V. N. Bowen (left) and Mr H

Courtroom into polling station - Mr V. N. Bowen (left) and Mr H. Dutton helping to convert Bridlingtons courthouse into a polling station for the 1959 general election. 8th October 1959

Background imageHistorical Collection: The first of the ballot boxes is emptied out at the Guildhall

The first of the ballot boxes is emptied out at the Guildhall, Hull for counting in the 1987 General Election. 15th June 1987

Background imageHistorical Collection: Children at R. O. Wilberforce (Conservative) campaign headquarters in Hull during

Children at R. O. Wilberforce (Conservative) campaign headquarters in Hull during the build up to the 1950 General Election. 2nd February 1950

Background imageHistorical Collection: To register their votes - Early arrivals at the polling booth in Pickering-Road, Hull

To register their votes - Early arrivals at the polling booth in Pickering-Road, Hull. Forty-six candidates will contest the Hull Council elections. 15th May 1957

Background imageHistorical Collection: Vote-getting - by pony and trap - Mr John MacCallum campaigning in Holderness-road, Hull

Vote-getting - by pony and trap - Mr John MacCallum campaigning in Holderness-road, Hull. Circa October 1959

Background imageHistorical Collection: A typical day in an election candidates routine, accompanied Liberal nominee for

A typical day in an election candidates routine, accompanied Liberal nominee for Beverley, Major. H. Stewart Freemantle, on a tour of part of his constituency during the run up to the 1950 General

Background imageHistorical Collection: Billboard battlefield - While workmen hustle up Hulls tallest flats

Billboard battlefield - While workmen hustle up Hulls tallest flats, the citys two big political parties buy up billboard space to squabble over who gets the credit for them ahead of the 1964 General

Background imageHistorical Collection: April Showers - Budget day version - Day turned to night in Hull this afternoon as

April Showers - Budget day version - Day turned to night in Hull this afternoon as the light dimmed and a strong wind, accompanied by rain, sprang up

Background imageHistorical Collection: Before the snow came - The city centre skyline from Humber Dock

Before the snow came - The city centre skyline from Humber Dock

Background imageHistorical Collection: After the fog - The sun puts in a welcome appearance after the fog

After the fog - The sun puts in a welcome appearance after the fog. The ornamental gateway is a Beverley Road, Hull, entrance to Pearson Park. Various

Background imageHistorical Collection: A new shape in the night sky of the Old Town. Hulls tidal surge barrier floodlit

A new shape in the night sky of the Old Town. Hulls tidal surge barrier floodlit during tests. Various

Background imageHistorical Collection: Twenty four hours a day construction continues on the 165ft grain silo at Spillers Ltd

Twenty four hours a day construction continues on the 165ft grain silo at Spillers Ltd, Cleveland Street, in the heart of industrial Hull

Background imageHistorical Collection: Making the most of the frozen lake at East Park, Hull s

Making the most of the frozen lake at East Park, Hull s

Background imageHistorical Collection: Queen Elizabeth Dock, Hull

Queen Elizabeth Dock, Hull

Background imageHistorical Collection: Scaffiolding covering the Wilberforce Statue prior to it being moved from Monument

Scaffiolding covering the Wilberforce Statue prior to it being moved from Monument Bridge 1935

Background imageHistorical Collection: The Eagle Mills burn after one of the two nights of massive German bombing which

The Eagle Mills burn after one of the two nights of massive German bombing which constituted the Hull blitz of May 1941

Background imageHistorical Collection: Children at R. O. Wilberforce (conservative) campaign headquarters in Hull

Children at R. O. Wilberforce (conservative) campaign headquarters in Hull

Background imageHistorical Collection: Rovers get ready... Although Kingston Rovers game with Castleford at Craven Park

Rovers get ready... Although Kingston Rovers game with Castleford at Craven Park on Saturday has not been officially postponed yet, Rovers are ready

Background imageHistorical Collection: A full taxi rank outside Hulls Paragon Station

A full taxi rank outside Hulls Paragon Station

Background imageHistorical Collection: Boothferry Park construction, football ground, Hull

Boothferry Park construction, football ground, Hull

Background imageHistorical Collection: Portrait of Power - Massive pulley block of one of Alexandra Dock

Portrait of Power - Massive pulley block of one of Alexandra Docks cranes makes an impressive study against yesterdays cloudless sky

Background imageHistorical Collection: Humber Bridge under construction 15th May 1974

Humber Bridge under construction 15th May 1974

Background imageHistorical Collection: The setting sun brings a sparkle to the well won cobbles

The setting sun brings a sparkle to the well won cobbles and old railway lines of Victoria Dock, Hull

Background imageHistorical Collection: Which car is mine?, Hull

Which car is mine?, Hull

Background imageHistorical Collection: Snake charmer, Hull Fair

Snake charmer, Hull Fair

Background imageHistorical Collection: Merry go round, Hull Fair. 1955

Merry go round, Hull Fair. 1955

Background imageHistorical Collection: Hull Royal Infirmary - Preparing a trolley of sterilised instruments is one of the less

Hull Royal Infirmary - Preparing a trolley of sterilised instruments is one of the less glamorous jobs which have to be done. Various

Background imageHistorical Collection: Rovers vs Bradford N Hull Kingston Rovers Rugby

Rovers vs Bradford N Hull Kingston Rovers Rugby

Background imageHistorical Collection: These galloping horses first started on their circular tour in the 1980 s

These galloping horses first started on their circular tour in the 1980 s, but they still hold their own against the fierce competition of the " airborne" brigade

Background imageHistorical Collection: The big wheel silhouetted against the night sky

The big wheel silhouetted against the night sky

Background imageHistorical Collection: Symbolic sunset for this WD engine as it leaves Hull for the South Yorkshire coalfields

Symbolic sunset for this WD engine as it leaves Hull for the South Yorkshire coalfields. These are the only two types of steam locomotives left in Hull

Background imageHistorical Collection: Fish Dock Landings, St. Andrews Dock

Fish Dock Landings, St. Andrews Dock

Background imageHistorical Collection: The little bridge - Familiar scene from a not so familiar viewpoint

The little bridge - Familiar scene from a not so familiar viewpoint. Only the modern car on the bridge, which divides Princes Dock and Humber Dock, Hull, gives a date to this unchanging view

Background imageHistorical Collection: Regal Cinema

Regal Cinema

Background imageHistorical Collection: Trimming the cargo as grain roars down a chute from silo to barge in King George Dock

Trimming the cargo as grain roars down a chute from silo to barge in King George Dock, Hull

Background imageHistorical Collection: One way of keeping cool - A ride on the East Park water chute

One way of keeping cool - A ride on the East Park water chute

Background imageHistorical Collection: New tricycle - Mr George King, of Clarendon Street, Hull

New tricycle - Mr George King, of Clarendon Street, Hull, has a full time job in the city centre cleaning the Corporation Telephone Department kiosks

Background imageHistorical Collection: Even as a shadow of its former self, the Corporation Pier is still a popular sun-spot for

Even as a shadow of its former self, the Corporation Pier is still a popular sun-spot for Hull shoppers who have a few moments to spare

Background imageHistorical Collection: Morning call - foremen choose their workers during the morning call at King George Dock

Morning call - foremen choose their workers during the morning call at King George Dock, Hull

Background imageHistorical Collection: Filming in Paragon Station, Hull

Filming in Paragon Station, Hull

Background imageHistorical Collection: Torquay regatta Fairground workers take a break. Circa 1910

Torquay regatta Fairground workers take a break. Circa 1910



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