Smoke from an Air Raid Hovering over the Thames Near Tower Bridge. 1940 Read more...

Man's pocket watch in a metal case. 1930-1939 Read more...

Policeman directing traffic, Piccadilly Circus at night. 1933 Read more...

Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass, often called the 'Beatle bass'. 1962 Read more...

A steam-powered excavator, Royal Albert Dock, 1913 Read more...

A catalogue for the 'greatest value' fitted kitchens from the Fleetway Manufacturing Company in Edmonton. 1969 Read more...

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