RMWH929J–The Frog Prince. The princess is squeamish where frogs are concerned. Illustration by Arthur Rackman from Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, 1900.
RMWHABA0–A clay standard measure. The first Emperor was concerned to standardize weights and measures, not least because his unique supremacy depended upon such strictness
RMWHAR9C–Holland 18th century. Peace treaty between Spain and the United Provinces. was signed on the 26th of June 1714, but the conclusion of the one between Spain and Portugal was delayed until the following February. The former was concerned mainly with commercial matters, Spain giving the United Provinces the treatment of a most favored nation, except as regards Spanish America. The latter dealt with the frontier between the two countries and with the colony of St Sacrament in Uruguay, which was transferred to Spain.. Utrecht.
RMWH8H5M–The Battle of Veg Kop, which took place on 16 October 1836, was the first head on collision between Bantu spearman and Boer musketeer. The Matabele intended to fight in the open and with complete confidence in their own rules of warfare. Only when Kalipi had lost over four hundred men did his force make their orderly retreat. As far as he was concerned, he had won a notable victory, for he carried off the prodigious booty of some 55,000 head of cattle, sheep and goats to take back to Umzilikazi. From The African Adventure - A History of Africa's Explorers by Timothy Severin, page 145.
RMWHA8YG–View of Chief Medicine Crow leading the dance. Crow. Montana. Medicine Crow was a warrior from the time he first went on the warpath at the age of fifteen until his last battle in 1877. He attained chieftaincy about 1870 at the age of twenty-two, and from then on he set the pace for aspiring young warriors of his people. Until his death in 1920, at the age of seventy-two, he was a reservation chief, concerned with helping the Crow tribe learn to live in the ways of the white man as soon and as efficiently as possible. He went to see the Great Father in Washington many times on behalf of his
RM2BW2CMA–Because of the war danger, in which Italy, is concerned, Countess Haugwitz Reventlow formerly Barbara Hutton, the Woolworth heiress, has left the Isle of Capri, where she has been on holiday. The Countess (centre) with Prince of Sirignano of Naples and Mrs Kennerley on her departure from Capri. 26 August 1939
RM2BW2CME–Because of the war danger, in which Italy, is concerned, Countess Haugwitz Reventlow formerly Barbara Hutton, the Woolworth heiress, has left the Isle of Capri, where she has been on holiday. The Countess (centre) with Prince of Sirignano of Naples and Mrs Kennerley on her departure from Capri. 26 August 1939
RM2BWBPFY–Robbed the Golden Stool of Ashanti The Chief and a subordinate who were concerned in the desecration of the famous Ashanti symbol known as the Golden Stool by stealing nearly all the gold from it have been banished from the colony . The symbol is regarded with the reverence by the Ashantis
RM2BW32Y2–Spanish deportees go into exile . A number of men , most of them members of aristocratic families , who were concerned in the recent uprising in Spain , were deported to exile in the Ville de Cisneros in Spanish West Africa . The scene at the station in Madrid as the deportees train left . A strong guard was maintained at the station . 16 September 1932
RM2BW3FHE–Grandson of great painter charged with faking masterpieces . Hundreds of faked masterpieces are concerned in the trial at Fontainebleau , France of Jean Charles Millet , grandson of the famous painter . With Millet in the dock is Paul Cazot , a retired house painter and his wife Madame Cazot . The charges are of selling pictures bearing the forged signature of Millet ' s grandfather and other famous 19th century masters Photo shows ; some of the forged paintings . 30 January 1935
RM2BW3FJ6–Grandson of great painter charged with faking masterpieces . Hundreds of faked masterpieces are concerned in the trial at Fontainebleau , France of Jean Charles Millet , grandson of the famous painter . With Millet in the dock is Paul Cazot , a retired house painter and his wife Madame Cazot . The charges are of selling pictures bearing the forged signature of Millet ' s grandfather and other famous 19th century masters Photo shows , one of the forged painitings . 29 January 1935
RM2BW3FHC–Grandson of great painter charged with faking masterpieces . Hundreds of faked masterpieces are concerned in the trial at Fontainebleau , France of Jean Charles Millet , grandson of the famous painter . With Millet in the dock is Paul Cazot , a retired house painter and his wife Madame Cazot . The charges are of selling pictures bearing the forged signature of Millet ' s grandfather and other famous 19th century masters Photo shows ; Prosecutor , Henri Marnier . 29 January 1935
RM2BW3FJ2–Grandson of great painter charged with faking masterpieces . Hundreds of faked masterpieces are concerned in the trial at Fontainebleau , France of Jean Charles Millet , grandson of the famous painter . With Millet in the dock is Paul Cazot , a retired house painter and his wife Madame Cazot . The charges are of selling pictures bearing the forged signature of Millet ' s grandfather and other famous 19th century masters . Photo shows ; The accused , Monsieur and Madam Cazot . January 1935
RM2BW3FJ3–Grandson of great painter charged with faking masterpieces . Hundreds of faked masterpieces are concerned in the trial at Fontainebleau , France of Jean Charles Millet , grandson of the famous painter . With Millet in the dock is Paul Cazot , a retired house painter and his wife Madame Cazot . The charges are of selling pictures bearing the forged signature of Millet ' s grandfather and other famous 19th century masters Photo shows ; M Cazot and M Campriche . 29 January 1935
RM2BW3FHH–Grandson of great painter charged with faking masterpieces . Hundreds of faked masterpieces are concerned in the trial at Fontainebleau , France of Jean Charles Millet , grandson of the famous painter . With Millet in the dock is Paul Cazot , a retired house painter and his wife Madame Cazot . The charges are of selling pictures bearing the forged signature of Millet ' s grandfather and other famous 19th century masters Photo shows , one of the forged painitings . 29 January 1935
RM2BW3FJ0–Grandson of great painter charged with faking masterpieces . Hundreds of faked masterpieces are concerned in the trial at Fontainebleau , France of Jean Charles Millet , grandson of the famous painter . With Millet in the dock is Paul Cazot , a retired house painter and his wife Madame Cazot . The charges are of selling pictures bearing the forged signature of Millet ' s grandfather and other famous 19th century masters Photo shows , one of the forged painitings . 29 January 1935
RM2BW3FHR–Grandson of great painter charged with faking masterpieces . Hundreds of faked masterpieces are concerned in the trial at Fontainebleau , France of Jean Charles Millet , grandson of the famous painter . With Millet in the dock is Paul Cazot , a retired house painter and his wife Madame Cazot . The charges are of selling pictures bearing the forged signature of Millet ' s grandfather and other famous 19th century masters Photo shows ; Gabriel Freyssanges , M Georges Terrice . 29 January 1935
RM2BW3FHX–Grandson of great painter charged with faking masterpieces . Hundreds of faked masterpieces are concerned in the trial at Fontainebleau , France of Jean Charles Millet , grandson of the famous painter . With Millet in the dock is Paul Cazot , a retired house painter and Madame Cazot . The charges are of selling pictures bearing the forged signature of Millet ' s grandfather and other famous 19th century masters . Photo shows ; Monsieur Cazot , Campriche , M Valensi , Millet , Freyssanges . 29 January 1935
RM2BW3FHJ–Grandson of great painter charged with faking masterpieces . Hundreds of faked masterpieces are concerned in the trial at Fontainebleau , France of Jean Charles Millet , grandson of the famous painter . With Millet in the dock is Paul Cazot , a retired house painter and his wife Madame Cazot . The charges are of selling pictures bearing the forged signature of Millet ' s grandfather and other famous 19th century masters Photo shows ; the Fontainebleau Palais de Justice where the trial is being held . 29 January 1935
RM2BW3FHN–Grandson of great painter charged with faking masterpieces . Hundreds of faked masterpieces are concerned in the trial at Fontainebleau , France of Jean Charles Millet , grandson of the famous painter . With Millet in the dock is Paul Cazot , a retired house painter and his wife Madame Cazot . The charges are of selling pictures bearing the forged signature of Millet ' s grandfather and other famous 19th century masters Photo shows ; Jean Charles Millet with his lawyer , Maitre Valensi , at Fontainbleau . 29 January 1935
RM2BW3FHM–Grandson of great painter charged with faking masterpieces . Hundreds of faked masterpieces are concerned in the trial at Fontainebleau , France of Jean Charles Millet , grandson of the famous painter . With Millet in the dock is Paul Cazot , a retired house painter and his wife Madame Cazot . The charges are of selling pictures bearing the forged signature of Millet ' s grandfather and other famous 19th century masters Photo shows ; the Fontainebleau Palais de Justice where the trial is being held . 29 January 1935
RM2BW3FJ5–Grandson of great painter charged with faking masterpieces . Hundreds of faked masterpieces are concerned in the trial at Fontainebleau , France of Jean Charles Millet , grandson of the famous painter . With Millet in the dock is Paul Cazot , a retired house painter and his wife Madame Cazot . The charges are of selling pictures bearing the forged signature of Millet ' s grandfather and other famous 19th century masters Photo shows ; Paul Cazot answering questions put by the judges in court at Fontainebleau . On right are Madame Cazot and Jean Charles Millet . 29 January 1935
RM2BW3FJ8–Grandson of great painter charged with faking masterpieces . Hundreds of faked masterpieces are concerned in the trial at Fontainebleau , France of Jean Charles Millet , grandson of the famous painter . With Millet in the dock is Paul Cazot , a retired house painter and his wife Madame Cazot . The charges are of selling pictures bearing the forged signature of Millet ' s grandfather and other famous 19th century masters Photo shows ; Paul Cazot ( extreme left with moustache ) , Madame Cazot ( centre ) and Jean Charles Millet ( tall figure wearing spectacles ) in court at Fontainebleau . 29 Jan
RM2BW3FJ4–Grandson of great painter charged with faking masterpieces . Hundreds of faked masterpieces are concerned in the trial at Fontainebleau , France of Jean Charles Millet , grandson of the famous painter . With Millet in the dock is Paul Cazot , a retired house painter and his wife Madame Cazot . The charges are of selling pictures bearing the forged signature of illet ' s grandfather and other famous 19th century masters Photo shows ; Jean Charles Millet ( left ) replying to the Judge in court at Fontainebleau . On right is Madame Cazot , and in the centre , Maitre Valensi , Millet ' s lawyer .
RM2BW8GK2–Notable airmen in international rugby match . The London and Scottish auxiliary air force squadrons took part during the Easter Holidays in the first rugby match at Hendon between the units concerned . 29 March 1932
RM2BWBX5G–War memorial for Maine finally sanctioned The trouble over the war memorial for the state of Maine , which the Boston sculptress , Miss Bashka Paeff , has been engaged on , has finally received the official approval of those chiefly concerned in the controversy 22 January 1926
RM2GJ0P35–Countess Reventlow leaves Capri owing to war danger . Because of the war danger , in which Italy is concerned , Countess Haugwitz Reventlow , formerly Barbara Hutton the Woolworth heiress , has left the Isle of Capri where she has been on holiday . Photo Shows ; Countess Haugwitz Reventlow ( centre ) with Lance Strignano of Naples and Mrs Kennedy on her departure from Capri . 26 August 1939
RM2BW28Y7–Bishop of London, wrapped up in church assembly. Grave measure discussed. A strong proposed measure that would forbid clergy to marry any man or woman concerned in a divorce case (without regard to innocence or guilt) was the chief point of discussion when the church assembly opened at the central Hall, Westminster, London. Photo shows, the Bishop of London, Dr Wellington Ingram, wrapped up in a rug as he listened intently to the discussions. 15 November 1937
RM2BW32HA–Day and night guard for Dartmoor judge . Mr Justice finally leaves for Princetown . Special precautions are being taken to guard Mr Justice Finley during the trial of the Dartmoor convicts at Princetown . Six specially chosen detectives from Scotland Yard are to act as the Judge 's bodyguard during the whole of the trial , which opens on Tuesday . Mr Justice and Viscountess Finley leaving their home in London for Princetown , where the Judge will open the trial of the Dartmoor convicts who were concerned in the mutiny or have been guilty of attacks on warders . 25 April 1932
RM2BW32K6–Day and night guard for Dartmoor judge . Mr Justice finally leaves for Princetown . Special precautions are being taken to guard Mr Justice Finley during the trial of the Dartmoor convicts at Princetown . Six specially chosen detectives from Scotland Yard are to act as the Judge 's bodyguard during the whole of the trial , which opens on Tuesday . Mr Justice and Viscountess Finley leaving their home in London for Princetown , where the Judge will open the trial of the Dartmoor convicts who were concerned in the mutiny or have been guilty of attacks on warders . 25 April 1932
RM2BW2D31–Thousands of Parisians, old then young, climb the hills of the city to Montmartre to join in prayers for peace at the church of Sacre Coeur under the leadership of Cardinal Verdier, Archbishop of Paris. 28 August 1939
RM2BW2D3J–The priceless art treasures in the Louvre and other French museums and galleries are being removed to bombproof shelters in case of war. 28 August 1939
RM2BW2CMP–Sir Eric Phipps (right) the British Ambassador to Paris, and, Mr Juliusz Lukasiewicz [ Lukasiewicz ], the Polish Ambassador in earnest conversation outside the Foreign Ministry in Paris after they had had interviews with Mr Georges Bonnet, the French Foreign Minister. 25 August 1939
RM2BW2CN0–Following rumours that Hitler intends to force the Danzig issue, Germany's anti-aircraft defences on the western frontier with France are fully manned. Latest types of anti-aircraft guns and searchlights are installed, as shown in this pictures which have just arrived in London. Photo shows a new type of searchlight on the western frontier. 21 August 1939
RM2BW2CP3–Count Jerzy Potocki, Polish Ambassador to the United States, arriving at the State Department for conference with Undersecretary of state, Sumner Welles, Count Potocki told reporters after the conference that he had no information which would indicate a lessening of the tension in Europe. 26 August 1939
RM2BW2CM9–It is expected that an Imperial command will instruct General Nobuyuki Abe to form a new cabinet, as a result of Premier Baron Kiichiro Hiranuma's submitting to Emperor's Hirohito, August 28, the resignations of himself and his entire cabinet. 28 August 1939
RM2BW2D2M–Following rumours that Hitler intends to force the Danzig issue, Germany's anti-aircraft defences on the western frontier with France are fully manned. Latest types of anti-aircraft guns and searchlights are installed, as shown in this pictures which have just arrived in London. Photo shows an anti-aircraft gun camouflaged with branches on Germany's western frontier. 21 August 1939
RM2BW2CRA–A woman kneeling in prayer at the special Mass for peace at Westminster Cathedral this morning (Sunday). 27 August 1939
RM2BW2CM1–Special services for peace are taking place daily during the crisis at Westminster Cathedral. The cathedral is also remaining open at night. Worshippers at prayer. 29 August 1939
RM2BW2CM8–The special Mass for peace at Westminster Cathedral this morning (Sunday). 27 August 1939
RM2BW2CKT–Canadian troops on constant guard in face of war scare Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Signs of Britain's preparations for war are visible these days along the Canadian - United States boundary. Here a change of guard is taking place as two fresh sentries come on duty at the Windsor Essex Scottish Regiment armoury, which has been under constant guard since Friday. 28 August 1939
RM2BW2CR9–Air raid shelters are being constructed or placed in position at the Royal palaces in London. Special types of steel shelter - similar to those for the use of key men in air raids - have been placed in position for the sentries. Contrasting air shelters at the lodge gates of St James's Palace. The steel shelter is for the sentry. That on right is the Anderson type for householders. 29 August 1939
RM2BW2CN7–Air raid shelters are being constructed or placed in position at the Royal palaces in London. Special types of steel shelter - similar to those for the use of key men in air raids - have been placed in position for the sentries. A steel shelter for the sentry placed amid a pile of sandbags in Buckingham Palace courtyard. 29 August 1939
RM2BW2CPJ–Wives of soldiers called up under the Dutch mobilisation order issued during the crisis, queue up in Amsterdam for their separation allowance. 30 August 1939
RM2BW2CG8–New British Ambassador arrives in New York. The Marquess of Lothian pictured on the Cunard liner Acquitania as he arrived in New York. Lord Lothian came to the United States to replace Sir Ronald Lindsay as the British Ambassador to the US. The Acquitania arrived with portholes painted black and hundreds of Americans fleeing the threat of war in Europe. Lord Lothian had nothing pertinent to say about the present crisis. 29 August 1939
RM2BW2D3F–Although Paris is remaining calm in the face of the war danger, scenes of intense activity are taking place on the outskirts of the city as troops and equipment are sent to the Maginot Line and other vital defence areas. A long train loaded with soup kitchens and foodstuffs leaving the north east of Paris for the Maginot Line. 28 August 1939
RM2BW2CNK–The House of Commons meet to hear the Prime Minister's statement on the exchange of correspondence between the British and German governments. A big crowd gathers outside Parliament. 29 August 1939
RM2BW2CNP–The priceless art treasures in the Louvre and other French museums and galleries are being removed to bombproof shelters in case of war. 28 August 1939
RM2BW2CKW–New British Ambassador arrives in New York. The Marquess of Lothian pictured on the Cunard liner Acquitania as he arrived in New York. Lord Lothian came to the United States to replace Sir Ronald Lindsay as the British Ambassador to the US. The Acquitania arrived with portholes painted black and hundreds of Americans fleeing the threat of war in Europe. Lord Lothian had nothing pertinent to say about the present crisis. 29 August 1939
RM2BW2CKD–The House of Commons meet to hear the Prime Minister's statement on the exchange of correspondence between the British and German governments. A big crowd gathers outside Parliament. 29 August 1939
RM2BW2CN5–Captain William Dreschell, of the North German Lloyd Port, as she was interviewed by newspaperman on the night of 29 August following the United States Government's refusal to grant clearance papers to the SS Bremen for her return trip to Germany. Customs and Steamboat Inspection officials made a thorough search of the vessel for possible violation. [Norddeutscher Lloyd, NDL] 29 August 1939
RM2BW2CMX–The North German Lloyd liner Bremen, which arrived in New York with 1600 passengers only a few hours before, is loaded with fuel oil from a tanker alongside during the early hours of 29 August, preparatory to dash back to Germany without passengers or cargo. Preparations for the trip home, under sealed orders and under the control of the Reich Navy were carried out in feverish haste and under close guard. 29 August 1939
RM2BW2CP7–Precautions which will enable the essential work of the hospital to continue despite the danger of air raids in wartime are being taken at the Middlesex Hospital, London. Nurses use mattresses to block up windows. 29 August 1939
RM2BW2CNT–Carrying three men, Admiral Boyle, Sir Paul Dukes and Mr Harrison, the special plane used by British Ambassador to Berlin, Sir Neville Henderson, arrived at Heston Aerodrome from Berlin. Also aboard it was a luggage belonging to Sir G. Ogilvie Forbes, who is second in command to Sir Neville with the title of Minister. The Foreign Office stated that the three men have no connection with the Foreign Office. The men refused to give any information concerning themselves. Photo shows Admiral Boyle leaving Heston by car. 29 August 1939
RM2BW2CM3–Military guards have been installed at vital points in London, including railway stations, goods yards and important municipal buildings. Military guard on a railway bridge across the Thames. 30 August 1939
RM2BW2CM4–Military guards have been installed at vital points in London, including railway stations, goods yards and important municipal buildings. A waiting-room used by soldiers at a London railway station. 30 August 1939
RM2BW2CMB–Mobilisation in Holland, undertaken owing to the crisis, has been completed and all frontier posts and roads are fully guarded. Motor vehicles requisitioned for the army lined up in Amsterdam. 30 August 1939
RM2BW2CNW–Carrying three men, Admiral Boyle, Sir Paul Dukes and Mr Harrison, the special plane used by British Ambassador to Berlin, Sir Neville Henderson, arrived at Heston Aerodrome from Berlin. Also aboard it was a luggage belonging to Sir G. Ogilvie Forbes, who is second in command to Sir Neville with the title of Minister. The Foreign Office stated that the three men have no connection with the Foreign Office. The men refused to give any information concerning themselves. 29 August 1939
RM2BW2CNG–Carrying three men, Admiral Boyle, Sir Paul Dukes and Mr Harrison, the special plane used by British Ambassador to Berlin, Sir Neville Henderson, arrived at Heston Aerodrome from Berlin. Also aboard it was a luggage belonging to Sir G. Ogilvie Forbes, who is second in command to Sir Neville with the title of Minister. The Foreign Office stated that the three men have no connection with the Foreign Office. The men refused to give any information concerning themselves. 29 August 1939
RM2BW2CK4–The gravity of the European crisis has caused Fuehrer Adolf Hitler to order the return of all German vessels. The Nazi liner St. Louis pulling out from her Pier at the foot of 86th Street, New York City, today after cancellation of her schedule cruise yesterday. 27 August 1939
RM2BW2CP4–German workers unloading supplies from ships in the harbour at Danzig, the city that is the focal point of Europe's newest and most serious crisis that threatens to end in war. 30 August 1939
RM2BW2CF0–Passengers disembark from the North German Lloyd liner Bremen on her arrival here, August 28 after the liner, under orders of the German Admiralty, had refused to answer radio messages for the past few days. Most of the 1600 passengers were Americans fleeing from possible war. 29 August 1939
RM2BW2CMG–Military guards have been installed at vital points in London, including railway stations, goods yards and important municipal buildings. Military guards on a train platform at a London train station. 30 August 1939
RM2BW2CP2–The North German Lloyd line Bremen was boarded today by customs officials, and 17 passengers who had spend the night before the vessel at it's pier were hastened off to Ellis Island while other officials searched her holds and outgoing baggage following secret orders from US Customs authorities. The liner is pictured at Pier 88 just before the sudden swoop by government agents - an unprecedented act according to shipping man. 29 August 1939
RM2BW2CM6–Evelyn Laye and and her husband, Frank Lawton, were at Waterloo to say goodbye to their maid, Miss Pry Austin when she left on the Washington boat train to return to Hollywood in view of the European crisis. Miss Austin has been with Miss Laye for five years and act as her dresser. She will return to London if the situation eases. 27 August 1939
RM2BW2D3K–The King, with the Dukes of Gloucester and Kent, attended a special Mass for peace at Westminster Cathedral this morning (Sunday). The King and the Duke of Kent broke off their holidays to return to London because of the crisis. The King leaving the Abbey with the Rev Paul de Labilliere, Dean of Westminster. 27 August 1939
RM2BW2CPC–The King, with the Dukes of Gloucester and Kent, attended a special Mass for peace at Westminster Cathedral this morning (Sunday). The King and the Duke of Kent broke off their holidays to return to London because of the crisis. The King entering his car as the Duke of Gloucester shakes hands with the Rev Paul de Labilliere, Dean of Westminster. 27 August 1939
RM2BW8G3N–Concerned in the Peshawar trouble . A typical Afridi sniper behind the rocks . 7 August 1930
RM2BW8G2J–Concerned in the Peshawar trouble . A group of Afridis photographed at the entrance to the Khyber Pass . 7 August 1930
RM2BW22K5–As little concerned as they would at a garden party to Spanish nationalist generals lean on a stone defence work for a pleasant chat during an inspection of the front-line defences on the northern front in Spain. 7 October 1937.
RM2BW40K8–Men engaged on the building of a new wing at the Great Ormond Street Hospital declared a sudden strike. The dispute is believed to be concerned with the scaffolding. Photo shows: The scene of the strike. 6 April 1937
RM2BWFJAD–Spanish conspiracy trial . Capt Gen don Valeriano Weyler , who is now on trial with others on a charge of being concerned in the Spanish plot of June , 1926 . 5 April 1927
RM2GJ0HD2–London Freddy Mills sets out to prove that the saying current in boxing circles - ' he couldn't punch his way out of a paper bag' doesn't apply where he is concerned. With television star Eamonn Andrews, standing by, Freddie begins his onslaught on the large size bag. It happened at Olympia, London today at a preview of the Packaging Exhibition which opens tomorrow. 19 January 1953
RM2GJ0HD6–London Freddy Mills sets out to prove that the saying current in boxing circles - ' he couldn't punch his way out of a paper bag' doesn't apply where he is concerned. With television star Eamonn Andrews, standing by, Freddie begins his onslaught on the large size bag. It happened at Olympia, London today at a preview of the Packaging Exhibition which opens tomorrow. 19 January 1953
RM2GJ0HD5–London Freddy Mills sets out to prove that the saying current in boxing circles - ' he couldn't punch his way out of a paper bag' doesn't apply where he is concerned. With television star Eamonn Andrews, standing by, Freddie begins his onslaught on the large size bag. It happened at Olympia, London today at a preview of the Packaging Exhibition which opens tomorrow. 19 January 1953
RM2BW35G4–Three men arrested for Reichstag fire . The German police have arrested three Bulgarian Communists , Wassil Konstaninoff Taneff , Georgi Dimitroff , and Blagoi , Siminoff Popoff , whom they suspect of being concerned in causing the fire which destroyed the Reichstag building in Berlin . The three Communists who have been arrested . Left to right Wassil Konstaninoff Taneff , Georgi Dimitroff and Blagoi Siminoff Popoff . 4 April 1933
RM2BW38RP–French Minister resigns after exoneration by cabinet . Following the news of the shooting of Stavisky , M Dalimier , French Minister for the Colonies , who had been exonerated by the French Cabinet of being concerned in the frauds , sent in his resignation to the Prime Minister . M Dalimer had been criticised because when a Minister in a previous cabinet , he signed a letter promotingt he bonds of Stavisky ' s Bayonne Bank . Photo shows ; M Dalimier after the Cabinet meeting at which the French Government acknowledged his good faith in Paris . 9 January 1934 30s, 30's, 1930s, 1930's, thirties,
RM2BW24KC–Amish girl tells what she knows in federal court. The Federal Court in Philadelphia, became a school on 1 December 1937 when Rebecca King 14-year-old Amish girl from Honeybrook, accompanied by her father Aaron King displayed the extent of her learning to Judge George Welsh, who acted as the teacher, during the hearing in King's test case of the legality of the new state law, which prohibited for children from leaving school before the age of 15. King, who would not pay the fine and was gaoled claims that the law is unconstitutional, as far as the Amish religion is concerned. 1 December 1937
RM2GJ0EDM–Swedish soccer star Gunnar Gren in Turin, Italy for talks with Juventus Football Officials. 4th January 1961
RM2GJ0DAP–Jim Laker (centre) Surrey bowler flies home to ill wife and is met by Surrey cricketing twins Eric and Alec Bedser 8th April 1954
RM2GJ0DAW–1956 FA Cup Final Manchester City v Birmingham City London players gather round the Manchester City goal mouth as first aid is administered to German born Manchester City goalkeeper, Bert Trautmann , in the closing stages of the F.A. Cup Final at Wembley - He injured his neck as he dived for a ball, he was unsteady for a while, but did not stop playing. Manchester City were victors, and won by three goals to one. 5th May 1956
RM2GJ0GW5–Boy crying in the boxing ring''.
RM2BW2CKP–Citizens of Milan clustering around a news stand to read the latest headlines on the international crisis. It has been decided by the Italian government to take no military initiative. 2 September 1939
RM2BW2CFW–General mobilisation has been proclaimed in France and a state of siege established. Photo shows French cavalry passing the church of Saint Vincent de Paul in Paris on the way to their station. 2 September 1939
RM2BW2CNX–Dr Lesley Burgin, the Minister of Supply, followed by Lord Stanhope, First Lord of the Admiralty, as they left No 10, Downing Street this afternoon (Saturday). 2 September 1939
RM2BW2CFR–A pillar box treated with gas detecting paint in Whitehall. If poison gas is present in the air the square of paint discolours. 2 September 1939
RM2BW2CGF–The French cabinet met by the Elysee Palace in Paris under the presidentcy of President Albert Lebrun to consider the serious situation brought about by Germany's attack on Poland. The ministers decided to order general, mobilisation. Photo shows Mr Edouard Daladier (second from right) wearing a grave expression as he left with the Ministers after the meeting - left-to-right- Mr Camille Chautemps, Vice Premier; Mr Jean Zay, education; Mr Pomaret; Mr Alfred Jules Julien, Posts and Telegraphs; Mr Edouard Daladier; and Mr Guy La Chambre, Air. 2 September 1939
RM2BW2CGH–Holland mobilised to protect neutrality. In a Europe in which hostilities have already broken out, all Holland's forces are mobilised for the purpose of ensuring the country's neutrality in a general conflict. Troops followed by town folk as they marched through Nijmegen, a Dutch border town lying between the Rhine and Germany and scarcely a mile from German territory. 2 September 1939
RM2BW2CNM–Men rush to join the Army. Would be army recruits at the Central Recruiting Depot in New Scotland Yard today (Saturday). The men were told that the Army has at present all the men it needs and those desirous of joining should wait to be called up. 2 September 1939
RM2BW2CF5–Count Edward Bernard Raczynski, the Polish Ambassador, arriving at the Houses of Parliament for this afternoon's meeting. Parliament was to pass the bill empowering the Government to conscript men between the ages of 18 and 41. 2 September 1939
RM2BW2CF9–The guards wore steel helmets during the changing of the guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace. 2 September 1939
RM2BW2CGB–Count Edward Raczynski, the Polish Ambassador, leaving No 10, Downing Street this afternoon (Saturday). 2 September 1939
RM2BW2CFX–The crowd gathers outside Parliament as both Houses met this afternoon (Saturday) to pass the Bill empowering the Government conscript men between the ages of 18 and 41. 2 September 1939
RM2BW2CMJ–Mr Arthur Greenwood, the Deputy Leader of the Labour Opposition, leaving No 10, Downing Street this afternoon (Saturday). 2 September 1939
RM2BW2CGE–A soldier in full war kit on guard at Thames-side office as girl employees arrived for work as usual. 2 September 1939
RM2BW2CG3–The guards wore steel helmets during the changing of the guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace. 2 September 1939
RM2BW2CG4–Police in the City of London are now on duty in steel helmets. A policeman directing traffic. 2 September 1939
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