RM2WT26BM–A coil of brown smoke against a plain white background (studio shot)
RM2WT40EF–A coil of brown smoke against a plain white background (studio shot)
RM2WRM6RY–An old oak tree in an unusual shape, having regrown as a single stem from the base, possibly after coppicing a couple of centuries ago (mid Wales, UK)
RM2WRM6PC–An ancient pollard oak tree in woodland in Radnorshire, mid Wales. Pollarding keeps the height of the tree low - this oak is several hundred years old
RM2WRM6TN–An old oak tree in an unusual shape, having regrown as a single stem from the base, possibly after coppicing a couple of centuries ago (mid Wales, UK)
RM2WRM8FB–An old oak tree in an unusual shape, having regrown as a single stem from the base, possibly after coppicing a couple of centuries ago (mid Wales, UK)
RM2WRM854–A huge, hollow 'pedunculate' oak tree (Quercus robur) deep in the Radnorshire countryside. Officially an 'ancient' tree, at least 700 years old
RM2WR6FY8–A birdwatcher almost disappears in the middle of a flock of starlings on their way to their roost at Llandegley, mid Wales, UK
RM2WRM8DT–The trunk of a giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum, Giant Redwood) growing in a Victorian arboretum in Presteigne, mid Wales. A 'notable' tree
RM2WRM1FM–A huge 500 year old 'veteran' oak tree (a sessile oak, Quercus petraea) stands on the playing fields of John Beddoes school in Presteigne, Powys, UK
RM2WRM6NA–A huge 500 year old 'veteran' oak tree (a sessile oak, Quercus petraea) stands on the playing fields of John Beddoes school in Presteigne, Powys, UK
RM2WR6FRY–A buzzard (rt) attempting to hunt down a single bird from a large flock or murmuration of starlings (Llandegley, mid Wales, UK)
RM2WR6FT7–One person watching a spectacular starling murmuration with thousands of birds on a March evening at Llandegley, mid Wales, UK
RM2WRM86F–An old pollard ash tree (Fraxinus excelsior) near Presteigne, Powys, UK. Officially an 'ancient' tree, around 350 years old
RM2WNX7D1–Three people watching a spectacular starling murmuration on a winter evening at Llandegley, mid Wales, UK
RM2WMN5K2–A Boeing 747 jumbo jet flying high in a cloudless blue evening sky, with its long straight contrail lit pink by the setting sun (UK)
RM2WMN5JP–A wind turbine silhouetted against a beautiful evening sky (UK)
RM2WMN5FY–A sky filled with thousands of starlings returning in the evening to their roost in a wood at Llandegley, mid Wales, UK, in late winter
RM2WKKDG0–Huge numbers of starlings gather on power lines and on the ground, forming the shape of a train, near their roost at Llandegley, mid Wales, UK
RM2WKJRY1–Huge numbers of starlings gather on power lines and on the ground near their roost in a wood at Llandegley, mid Wales, UK
RM2WKD8WW–Starlings roosting on power lines and an electricity pole, UK
RM2WKD92M–A spectacular murmuration of starlings at Llandegley Rhos wood, near Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales, UK
RM2WKD91Y–Wind turbines at Hendy Wind Farm, Llandegley, mid Wales, UK, seen against a spectacular sunset
RM2WKD8XW–Starlings roosting on power lines, UK
RM2WKD90F–Wind turbines at Hendy Wind Farm, Llandegley, mid Wales, UK, seen against a spectacular sunset
RM2WK8PAC–Three women walkers in the beautiful Welsh border countryside at Llandegley, mid Wales, UK
RM2WK8P9A–Three women walking in the beautiful Welsh border countryside at Llandegley, mid Wales, UK
RM2WK9EE9–A huge flock of starlings flying to their roost on a winter evening in a wood at Llandegley, near Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales, UK
RM2WK8P6C–A huge flock of starlings flying to their roost on a winter evening in a wood at Llandegley, near Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales, UK
RM2WJAYP2–Two people watching the sunset on a winter evening walk in the Welsh border countryside at Llandegley, near Llandrindod Wells, Powys, UK
RM2WJAYW2–Smoke from an extinguished candle, closeup, seen against a black background
RM2WJAYTR–Smoke from an extinguished candle, closeup, seen against a black background
RM2WJAYTH–Smoke from an extinguished candle, closeup, seen against a black background
RM2WJBCAT–Blue incense smoke, closeup, against a black backgroundf
RM2WHWE4Y–Sunday 11th February 2024 - Supporters of the Llandegley Rhos Starling Watch standing beneath a huge flock of starlings flying to their evening roost in a wood at Llandegley Rhos, near Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales, UK. The event was organised by the Friends of Radnor Forest, a campaigning group concerned with the preservation of this remote and beautiful area in mid-Wales
RM2WHWE46–Sunday 11th February 2024 - Supporters of the Llandegley Rhos Starling Watch waiting for a huge flock of starlings flying to their evening roost in a wood at Llandegley Rhos, near Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales, UK. The event was organised by the Friends of Radnor Forest, a campaigning group concerned with the preservation of this remote and beautiful area in mid-Wales
RM2WF8YWC–A drawing by Bryan de Grineau showing the horror of Belsen concentration camp, following its liberation by Allied forces in 1945. De Grineau was employed as a war artist by The Illustrated London News magazine, where this image was published
RM2WF8YM9–Cover of Picture Post magazine for 1953, showing the young royal family - the Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Charles and Prince Andrew
RM2WF8YYG–A drawing by Bryan de Grineau showing the horror of Belsen concentration camp, following its liberation by Allied forces in 1945. De Grineau was employed as a war artist by The Illustrated London News magazine, where this image was published
RM2WF8YT8–The cover page of a wartime edition (May 1945) of The Illustrated London News magazine, which ran from 1842 to 2003
RM2WF902P–A Victorian advertisement for Cadbury's cocoa, from The Graphic magazine, 1880, illustrating the various stages of production
RM2WD2DN7–A lone figure watching an immense flock of starlings flying to their evening roost in a wood at Llandegley Rhos, near Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales, UK
RM2WD7AY9–An immense flock of starlings flying to their evening roost in a wood at Llandegley Rhos, near Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales, UK
RM2WD830N–Signs at the entrance to a commercial forestry plantation in mid-Wales, UK
RM2WDDPKF–Two people watching an immense flock of starlings flying to their evening roost in a wood at Llandegley Rhos, near Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales, UK
RM2WDDPGR–A wind turbine seen against a winter sunset at Hendy wind farm, Llandegley, near Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales, UK
RM2WDF20B–A huge flock of starlings flying past wind turbines on their way to their roost at Llandegley Rhos wood, near Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales, UK
RM2WDE0YF–A wind turbine seen against a winter sunset at Hendy wind farm, Llandegley, near Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales, UK
RM2WDE0XT–A solitary buzzard watches a flock of starlings returning to their evening roost at Llandegley in mid-Wales - buzzards are known to prey on starlings
RM2WDF256–A wind turbine seen against a winter sunset at Hendy wind farm, Llandegley, near Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales, UK
RM2WDF22M–The sky is filled with a flock of starlings flying to their evening roost in a wood at Llandegley Rhos, near Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales, UK
RM2WD833B–A large stack of recently felled timber in a commercial wood in mid-Wales, UK
RM2WDDPNH–An immense flock of starlings flying to their evening roost in a wood at Llandegley Rhos, near Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales, UK
RM2WD7AW7–A single wind turbine seen against the sunset on a cold winter evening at Hendy wind farm, near Llandegley in mid Wales (UK)
RM2WD7ARJ–A clear blue evening sky, with a half moon and an aircraft with contrail (UK)
RM2WCBK2X–Sheep grazing on fodder beet (mangelwurzels) in winter, Herefordshire, UK
RM2WCBJPG–Sheep grazing on fodder beet (mangelwurzels) in winter, Herefordshire, UK
RM2WCBK1P–Sheep grazing on fodder beet (mangelwurzels) in winter, Herefordshire, UK
RM2WC1XEP–Residents of the small border town of Presteigne, Powys, Wales, UK, demonstrating against the Israeli military action in Gaza. These demonstrations have taken place regularly every Saturday, organised by the local group Radnor Palestine Links.
RM2WBJ9FF–Floods in Oxford, UK. A view of Magdalen Tower reflected in floodwater after the River Cherwell burst its banks following Storm Henk in early January 2024. The view is from St Hilda's College, whose gardens were partially submerged
RM2WBJ9F4–Floods in Oxford, UK. The view from the submerged gardens of St Hilda's College after the River Cherwell burst its banks, following Storm Henk in early January 2024. The dome of the Radcliffe Camera and the spire of the University Church are in the distance, seen across the flooded School Field and Merton Field
RM2WB3JDJ–A studio photograph of incense smoke rising against a black background, lit by flash, showing the turbulence caused by air currents
RM2WA5RHE–An article from 'Illustrated' magazine for 1941, by the famous war photographer Robert Capa, written and photographed while on his way across the Atlantic to cover the war in Europe. He travelled on a ship carrying American military aircraft for use by Britain, under the lend-lease scheme - the USA was not at that time involved in the war. The full story is contained in images 2WA5RHE, 2WA5RMK and 2WA5RYA
RM2W9P2MF–Big waves breaking on Porthcurno beach, Cornwall, with the Logan Rock in the background as Storm Gerrit passes through at Christmas 2023
RM2W9PCR8–Rough seas breaking over Pedn Vounder beach and the Logan Rock, Cornwall, UK, as Storm Gerrit passes through at Christmas 2023
RM2W9P6CR–Big waves breaking on Porthcurno beach, Cornwall, with the Logan Rock in the background as Storm Gerrit passes through at Christmas 2023
RM2W9P6HM–Big waves breaking on Porthcurno beach, Cornwall, with the Logan Rock in the background as Storm Gerrit passes through at Christmas 2023
RM2WA6JNY–High winds and big waves during Storm Gerrit at Porthcurno beach, Cornwall, UK
RM2W9P2H0–Extracting volcanic basalt rock in a quarry on the slopes of Mount Etna, Sicily. An excavator-mounted rock splitter is used to detach a huge slab
RM2WA5RMK–An article from 'Illustrated' magazine for 1941, by the famous war photographer Robert Capa, written and photographed while on his way across the Atlantic to cover the war in Europe. He travelled on a ship carrying American military aircraft for use by Britain, under the lend-lease scheme - the USA was not at that time involved in the war. The full story is contained in images 2WA5RHE, 2WA5RMK and 2WA5RYA
RM2W9P6CB–A mother and child enjoying the Harbour Lights, an annual display of Christmas lights in the little coastal village of Mousehole, Cornwall, UK
RM2W9P6B0–Breaking waves at the foot of the Logan Rock, near Treen, Cornwall, seen in rough weather as Storm Gerrit passes through at Christmas 2023
RM2WA5RYA–An article from 'Illustrated' magazine for 1941, by the famous war photographer Robert Capa, written and photographed while on his way across the Atlantic to cover the war in Europe. He travelled on a ship carrying American military aircraft for use by Britain, under the lend-lease scheme - the USA was not at that time involved in the war. The full story is contained in images 2WA5RHE, 2WA5RMK and 2WA5RYA
RM2W9P2JD–A first edition (1884) of 'Jackanapes', a hugely popular Victorian children's novel by Juliana Horatia Ewing, with illustrations by Randolph Caldecott
RM2WA6JMM–A perfect breaking wave in high winds during Storm Gerrit, at Porthcurno beach, Cornwall, UK
RM2WA5TCA–The famous 1950s bodybuilder Reg Park and his wife Mareon, featured in an article in Picture Post magazine (May 1953)
RM2WA5T6N–'You, too, can have a body like mine . . . ' An advertisement in Picture Post magazine for bodybuilding training by the famous 1950s bodybuilder Reg Park
RM2W9PCWW–A Guernsey calf on a farm in the village of Treen, Cornwall, UK
RM2WA6K3W–High winds and big waves during Storm Gerrit at Porthcurno beach, Cornwall, UK. The Logan Rock is in the background
RM2TD0HM0–A wartime copy of 'Illustrated' magazine, featuring the Arab Legion, Jordanian forces fighting on the side of the Allies
RM2W9PCKJ–Rough seas breaking over Pedn Vounder beach, Cornwall, as Storm Gerrit passes through at Christmas 2023. The Logan Rock is in the background
RM2W9PCNY–Rough seas breaking over Pedn Vounder beach, Cornwall, as Storm Gerrit passes through at Christmas 2023. The Logan Rock is in the background
RM2WA6JY2–High winds and big waves during Storm Gerrit at Porthcurno beach, Cornwall, UK
RM2W9P2JK–Rough seas breaking on Pedn Vounder beach and the Logan Rock, Cornwall, seen in wild weather as Storm Gerrit passes through at Christmas 2023
RM2W9P6HF–Big waves breaking on Porthcurno beach, Cornwall, with the Logan Rock in the background as Storm Gerrit passes through at Christmas 2023
RM2W9WTG8–High seas at the Logan Rock, near Treen, Cornwall, UK, seen in rough weather as Storm Gerrit passes through at Christmas 2023
RM2W9PCW8–A wild winter morning at Prussia Cove, Mount's Bay, Cornwall, UK, as Storm Gerrit passes through at Christmas 2023
RM2W9P6C7–Rough seas breaking on Pedn Vounder beach and the Logan Rock, Cornwall, seen in wild weather as Storm Gerrit passes through at Christmas 2023
RM2TDGX9G–A Victorian engraving of slaves being brought on board a slave ship off West Africa, and being manacled before being sent below
RM2TDGXDA–A Victorian engraving of Florence Nightingale in the army hospital she set up in 1854 during the Crimean War, at Scutari in the Crimea
RM2TDGX8E–The last stand of the 66th Regiment at the Battle of Maiwand (27th July 1880) during the Second Afghan War. Only a few British troops survived, along with the dog Bobbie, the regimental mascot
RM2TDGXH4–A 19c engraving of a statue of Dr Edward Jenner (1749-1823) inoculating his young son Robert against smallpox. The statue, made in 1878 by Giulio Monteverde, is on display in a gallery in Genoa.
RM2TDGXCY–The old prison on Bedford Bridge, Bedfordshire, UK. The preacher John Bunyan, author of The Pilgrim's Progress, was imprisoned here from 1660-1672 for his religious beliefs
RM2TDGX40–A first edition of The Blue Lagoon, an immensely successful romantic Edwardian novel by H. De Vere Stacpoole, published in 1908. Several film adaptations have been made, most successfully the 1980 version starring Brooke Shields
RM2TDGXGR–The start in 1860 of the Burke and Wills expedition, an attempt to cross Australia from Melbourne in the south to the Gulf of Carpentaria in the north. Both Burke and Wills died on the journey
RM2TDGXGC–The famous meeting at Ujiji (Tanzania) of the American journalist Henry Stanley and the missionary Dr David Livingstone - 'Dr. Livingstone, I presume?'
RM2TD0HK1–Vintage advertisement for Kellogg's cornflakes breakfast cereal
RM2TD54JW–The front page of The Times newspaper for the 16th February 1952, reporting the funeral of King George VI the previous day. At this time the newspaper was still a full size broadsheet (749mm x 597mm), and the front page had no headlines but was filled entirely with classified advertisements
RM2TD0HRP–A 1941 advertisement for Bird's custard, a popular powdered, egg-free imitation custard, in a wartime copy of 'Illustrated' magazine
RM2TD0HTD–An 1880 advertisement for Eno's Fruit Salt. The company ran these very long-winded and elaborate advertisements until well into the 20c
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