British upper class history hi-res stock photography and images

Ladies and gentlemen having tea in a drawing room 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMAE1WMC–Ladies and gentlemen having tea in a drawing room 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut

1913 - A typical British upper class family listening in to a home-made radio receiver in the early days of broadcasting Stock Photo

RMWAY1EH–1913 - A typical British upper class family listening in to a home-made radio receiver in the early days of broadcasting

Country mansion British society wealth landed gentry private home Farleigh Wallop House, Farleigh Wallop, Hampshire. Lady Clementine Wallop with re-enactment weekend soldiers. UK 2008 2000s HOMER SYKES Stock Photo

RM2WX28RD–Country mansion British society wealth landed gentry private home Farleigh Wallop House, Farleigh Wallop, Hampshire. Lady Clementine Wallop with re-enactment weekend soldiers. UK 2008 2000s HOMER SYKES

Mary of Teck, was Queen of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Empress of India as the wife of King George V. Stock Photo

RMRH434R–Mary of Teck, was Queen of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Empress of India as the wife of King George V.

Upper Class Horse Woman in Fox Hunting Attire Stock Photo

RMCNK8PA–Upper Class Horse Woman in Fox Hunting Attire

RMWH8EWW–Upper Class

FRANCE - 1963 June 15: An 50 centimes dark green, dark blue and henna-brown postage stamp depicting Cote d’Azur Varoise, is the French Riviera, the Mediterranean coastline of the southeast corner of France. This coastline was one of the first modern resort areas. It began as a winter health resort for the British upper class at the end of the 18th century. With the arrival of the railway in the mid-19th century, it became the playground and vacation spot of British, Russian, and other aristocrats, such as Queen Victoria, Tsar Alexander II and King Edward VII, when he was Prince of Wales Stock Photo

RM2KAEE16–FRANCE - 1963 June 15: An 50 centimes dark green, dark blue and henna-brown postage stamp depicting Cote d’Azur Varoise, is the French Riviera, the Mediterranean coastline of the southeast corner of France. This coastline was one of the first modern resort areas. It began as a winter health resort for the British upper class at the end of the 18th century. With the arrival of the railway in the mid-19th century, it became the playground and vacation spot of British, Russian, and other aristocrats, such as Queen Victoria, Tsar Alexander II and King Edward VII, when he was Prince of Wales

Illustration depicting an upper class family at the table. Illustrated by George du Maurier (1834-1896) a Franco-British cartoonist and author. Dated 19th Century Stock Photo

RMHHEKFP–Illustration depicting an upper class family at the table. Illustrated by George du Maurier (1834-1896) a Franco-British cartoonist and author. Dated 19th Century

The impact the war had on upper classes in Hyde Park Stock Photo

RM2M3PA4X–The impact the war had on upper classes in Hyde Park

Lord Randolph Churchill - portrait. British statesman, son of the 7th Duke of Marlborough and Leader of the House of Commons Stock Photo

RMERG7XJ–Lord Randolph Churchill - portrait. British statesman, son of the 7th Duke of Marlborough and Leader of the House of Commons

Original typical charming Victorian 1890's cabinet card of young children on a donkey and a pony outside a country house with the parlour maids, Victorian maids, Victorian servants, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, U.K. circa 1894 Stock Photo

RM2D5B5CR–Original typical charming Victorian 1890's cabinet card of young children on a donkey and a pony outside a country house with the parlour maids, Victorian maids, Victorian servants, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, U.K. circa 1894

Engraving of a Victorian-era gentleman putting a shawl around a young woman Stock Photo

RM2Y4Y1YH–Engraving of a Victorian-era gentleman putting a shawl around a young woman

Shallow Focus Interior Detail Of An Ornate Picture Frame And Clock In An English Stately Home Stock Photo

RFT640HR–Shallow Focus Interior Detail Of An Ornate Picture Frame And Clock In An English Stately Home

Upper Holloway Station with class 31 test train Stock Photo

RF2K989X6–Upper Holloway Station with class 31 test train

View of Stillorgan House and Garden on the outskirts of Dublin City, Ireland, owned by the Verschoyles, a prominent Irish landed family of Dutch descent. painting by Dominic Serres, also known as Dominic Serres the Elder, a French-born painter (1719-1793) Stock Photo

RM2XWNBM7–View of Stillorgan House and Garden on the outskirts of Dublin City, Ireland, owned by the Verschoyles, a prominent Irish landed family of Dutch descent. painting by Dominic Serres, also known as Dominic Serres the Elder, a French-born painter (1719-1793)

A Southern Railway rail built upper quadrant signal frames H class 0-4-4T No 31519 propelling a pull and push train to Oxted. Stock Photo

RMFWNM3K–A Southern Railway rail built upper quadrant signal frames H class 0-4-4T No 31519 propelling a pull and push train to Oxted.

Speke Hall, Grade I listed National Trust Tudor manor house, Liverpool, England, UK. Stock Photo

RM2X3EKNC–Speke Hall, Grade I listed National Trust Tudor manor house, Liverpool, England, UK.

Hats galore at Royal Ascot ladies day 1993 Stock Photo

RMB0RCRK–Hats galore at Royal Ascot ladies day 1993

Our first meeting at Mrs. Fotheringay's quadrille party from ' Quality street, a comedy in four acts ' by James Matthew Barrie, Illustrated by Hugh Thomson, Publication date 1913 Publisher London Hodder & Stoughton Quality Street is a comedy in four acts by J. M. Barrie, written before his more famous work Peter Pan. The story is about two sisters who start a school 'for genteel children'. Stock Photo

RF2M04JAX–Our first meeting at Mrs. Fotheringay's quadrille party from ' Quality street, a comedy in four acts ' by James Matthew Barrie, Illustrated by Hugh Thomson, Publication date 1913 Publisher London Hodder & Stoughton Quality Street is a comedy in four acts by J. M. Barrie, written before his more famous work Peter Pan. The story is about two sisters who start a school 'for genteel children'.

Persons of distinction, circa 1680. Color lithograph of a picture at Goodrich Court, England Stock Photo

RMDCY7T9–Persons of distinction, circa 1680. Color lithograph of a picture at Goodrich Court, England

A 1901 illustration showing a typical upper class Edwardian domestic home interior and its residents Stock Photo

RM2A2CGM1–A 1901 illustration showing a typical upper class Edwardian domestic home interior and its residents

RM2WX28RF–Country mansion British society wealth landed gentry private home Farleigh Wallop House, Farleigh Wallop, Hampshire. Lady Clementine Wallop with pretend weekend re-enactment soldier group. UK 2008 2000s HOMER SYKES

Vintage illustration Charles Mordaunt, 3rd Earl of Peterborough an English nobleman and military leader 17th Century Stock Photo

RM2R47207–Vintage illustration Charles Mordaunt, 3rd Earl of Peterborough an English nobleman and military leader 17th Century

Dentist and Patient Caricature, 1797 Stock Photo

RMHRNTAR–Dentist and Patient Caricature, 1797

DRAWINGS TO ILLUSTRATE THE COSTUME OF THE REIGN OF GEORGE THE THIRD by Dion Clayton Calthrop from the book ' English costume ' by Dion Clayton Calthrop, 1878-1937 Publication date 1907 Publisher London, A. & C. Black Stock Photo

RF2MFD763–DRAWINGS TO ILLUSTRATE THE COSTUME OF THE REIGN OF GEORGE THE THIRD by Dion Clayton Calthrop from the book ' English costume ' by Dion Clayton Calthrop, 1878-1937 Publication date 1907 Publisher London, A. & C. Black

Cowlinge College School, Branches Park, Newmarket, [Suffolk], 1868. 'By the liberality of Sir Robert and Lady Pigot, of Branches Park, Newmarket, a "college school" has been erected in the village of Cowlinge, for the twofold purpose of providing elementary instruction for the children of labourers and a superior education for the sons or daughters of farmers and tradesmen in the parish. The poorer class pay at the rate of twopence a week, and learn reading, writing, arithmetic, the scriptures, history, grammar, geography, and singing. The upper-class pupils, who pay quarterly (at th Stock Photo

RM2XAP610–Cowlinge College School, Branches Park, Newmarket, [Suffolk], 1868. 'By the liberality of Sir Robert and Lady Pigot, of Branches Park, Newmarket, a "college school" has been erected in the village of Cowlinge, for the twofold purpose of providing elementary instruction for the children of labourers and a superior education for the sons or daughters of farmers and tradesmen in the parish. The poorer class pay at the rate of twopence a week, and learn reading, writing, arithmetic, the scriptures, history, grammar, geography, and singing. The upper-class pupils, who pay quarterly (at th

RMHHEKKB–Illustration depicting an upper class family at the table. Illustrated by George du Maurier (1834-1896) a Franco-British cartoonist and author. Dated 19th Century

With the Chindwin force in Upper Burma-an attack on a fortified position at Toung-ta-long, near Kindat, 1887. On this occasion, Lance-Naik(Lance-Corporal)Bhagat Bir, 18th Bengal Infantry, gained a Third Class of the Order of Merit for 'conspicuous gallantry in leading the way up an almost inaccessable path'. Stock Photo

RM2RGDJTH–With the Chindwin force in Upper Burma-an attack on a fortified position at Toung-ta-long, near Kindat, 1887. On this occasion, Lance-Naik(Lance-Corporal)Bhagat Bir, 18th Bengal Infantry, gained a Third Class of the Order of Merit for 'conspicuous gallantry in leading the way up an almost inaccessable path'.

Lelystad, The Netherlands, 16.06.2024, Front view of the classic british luxury car Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow from 1969 at The National Old timer Day Stock Photo

RF2XE5M1X–Lelystad, The Netherlands, 16.06.2024, Front view of the classic british luxury car Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow from 1969 at The National Old timer Day

Soft focus Edwardian postcard of young woman, circa 1908, U.K. Stock Photo

RM2DFHNH8–Soft focus Edwardian postcard of young woman, circa 1908, U.K.

Engraving of a gentleman helping the ladies into their carriage, published 1926 Stock Photo

RM2Y4Y204–Engraving of a gentleman helping the ladies into their carriage, published 1926

Boot-upper making: Woman sitting at a sewing machine at home, machining leather boot uppers. This is one of a series of images of homeworkers published as postcards by 'The Daily News' to highlight exploitative 'sweated trades' in 1906, as part of the newspaper's campaign for the introduction of a minimum wage Stock Photo

RM2PA4TAC–Boot-upper making: Woman sitting at a sewing machine at home, machining leather boot uppers. This is one of a series of images of homeworkers published as postcards by 'The Daily News' to highlight exploitative 'sweated trades' in 1906, as part of the newspaper's campaign for the introduction of a minimum wage

Two visitors to the Goodwood festival dressed in the style of the 1950s in Goodwood, Great Britain, 19 September 2009. Every September, the Earl of March invites to the historic motor racing event Goodwood Revival transforming the country estate to a unique spectacle. The festival is not only a revival of British motor sports history but also a social event for British upper class. Stock Photo

RMD4R415–Two visitors to the Goodwood festival dressed in the style of the 1950s in Goodwood, Great Britain, 19 September 2009. Every September, the Earl of March invites to the historic motor racing event Goodwood Revival transforming the country estate to a unique spectacle. The festival is not only a revival of British motor sports history but also a social event for British upper class.

An old engraving of Abigail Masham (Baroness Masham) and some admirers, England, UK in the early 1700s. It is from a Victorian history book of c.1900. Abigail Masham (née Hill c.1670–1734), was an English courtier. She was a favourite of Queen Anne, and a cousin of Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough. Abigail Hill was the daughter of Francis Hill, a London merchant, and Elizabeth Hill (née Jennings). Abigail married Samuel Masham, a gentleman of the Queen's Household, with the Queen present at the marriage. Stock Photo

RM2Y3HXCH–An old engraving of Abigail Masham (Baroness Masham) and some admirers, England, UK in the early 1700s. It is from a Victorian history book of c.1900. Abigail Masham (née Hill c.1670–1734), was an English courtier. She was a favourite of Queen Anne, and a cousin of Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough. Abigail Hill was the daughter of Francis Hill, a London merchant, and Elizabeth Hill (née Jennings). Abigail married Samuel Masham, a gentleman of the Queen's Household, with the Queen present at the marriage.

Conference room foreign office 1893 British government Commonwealth Stock Photo

RMB8TP5Y–Conference room foreign office 1893 British government Commonwealth

A scene in Kensington Gardens, or fashion and frights of 1829, vintage illustration from 1829 Stock Photo

RM2E19HH1–A scene in Kensington Gardens, or fashion and frights of 1829, vintage illustration from 1829

Oxford University students outside Hertford College and The Bridge of Sighs in 1950 Stock Photo

RM2BC1093–Oxford University students outside Hertford College and The Bridge of Sighs in 1950

VALENTINE: I regret that they are out, Patty, but I will await their return. from ' Quality street, a comedy in four acts ' by James Matthew Barrie, Illustrated by Hugh Thomson, Publication date 1913 Publisher London Hodder & Stoughton Quality Street is a comedy in four acts by J. M. Barrie, written before his more famous work Peter Pan. The story is about two sisters who start a school 'for genteel children'. Stock Photo

RF2M04JCA–VALENTINE: I regret that they are out, Patty, but I will await their return. from ' Quality street, a comedy in four acts ' by James Matthew Barrie, Illustrated by Hugh Thomson, Publication date 1913 Publisher London Hodder & Stoughton Quality Street is a comedy in four acts by J. M. Barrie, written before his more famous work Peter Pan. The story is about two sisters who start a school 'for genteel children'.

The Marriage Settlement, England, 1700s. Color lithograph of a Hogarth painting Stock Photo

RMDE4AK5–The Marriage Settlement, England, 1700s. Color lithograph of a Hogarth painting

An old 17th century engraving showing a scene outside of a wealthy upper class person's manor house with servants, (gardener, dog walker, water carrier, shepherd, fisherman, woodmen, butler, forresters and coachman) a wooden carriage and livestock (hen, turkey,rabbit & peacock) next to the lord, lady and son (left) Stock Photo

RM2EWTG05–An old 17th century engraving showing a scene outside of a wealthy upper class person's manor house with servants, (gardener, dog walker, water carrier, shepherd, fisherman, woodmen, butler, forresters and coachman) a wooden carriage and livestock (hen, turkey,rabbit & peacock) next to the lord, lady and son (left)

Working class upper class, top hat and tails, cloth cap and pipe, its Derby Day. Londoners down for a day at the races, enjoy an alfresco picnic in the car park, sheltered from the breeze and warm in the sun, they lean up against a returning race goers Jaguar. Epsom Downs, Surrey, England 3rd June 1970. 1970s UK HOMER SYKES Stock Photo

RM2R89CA4–Working class upper class, top hat and tails, cloth cap and pipe, its Derby Day. Londoners down for a day at the races, enjoy an alfresco picnic in the car park, sheltered from the breeze and warm in the sun, they lean up against a returning race goers Jaguar. Epsom Downs, Surrey, England 3rd June 1970. 1970s UK HOMER SYKES

Vintage illustration of after a photograph of A G M Hesilrige Editor Of Debrett's The Genealogical Guide To The British Aristocracy Stock Photo

RM2PRT533–Vintage illustration of after a photograph of A G M Hesilrige Editor Of Debrett's The Genealogical Guide To The British Aristocracy

Sir George Robertson, K.C.S.I., M.P. Stock Photo

RMBFBBNC–Sir George Robertson, K.C.S.I., M.P.

RF2MFD718–DRAWINGS TO ILLUSTRATE THE COSTUME OF THE REIGN OF GEORGE THE THIRD by Dion Clayton Calthrop from the book ' English costume ' by Dion Clayton Calthrop, 1878-1937 Publication date 1907 Publisher London, A. & C. Black

The Royal Navy L-class destroyer HMS Laverock run aground in the Firth of Clyde during sea trails, March 1914. Stock Photo

RM2WKYDCC–The Royal Navy L-class destroyer HMS Laverock run aground in the Firth of Clyde during sea trails, March 1914.

RMHHEN24–Illustration depicting an upper class family at the table. Illustrated by George du Maurier (1834-1896) a Franco-British cartoonist and author. Dated 19th Century

Georgian red brick symmetrical country house in england uk Stock Photo

RFPF9CRH–Georgian red brick symmetrical country house in england uk

British Army officers enjoy a celebration in the Officers Mess in 1880 Stock Photo

RMAPFT7X–British Army officers enjoy a celebration in the Officers Mess in 1880

Early 1900's post Edwardian era studio portrait postcard of attractive woman, called Trixie B. Neville, sitting at a writing desk, dated Christmas 1912 on the reverse, U.K. Stock Photo

RM2D6C39D–Early 1900's post Edwardian era studio portrait postcard of attractive woman, called Trixie B. Neville, sitting at a writing desk, dated Christmas 1912 on the reverse, U.K.

Engraving of two young English women dressed in late 18th century dresses admiring the new look in a full length mirror Stock Photo

RM2Y4Y1WP–Engraving of two young English women dressed in late 18th century dresses admiring the new look in a full length mirror

RM2RAAA4M–With the Chindwin force in Upper Burma-an attack on a fortified position at Toung-ta-long, near Kindat, 1887. On this occasion, Lance-Naik(Lance-Corporal)Bhagat Bir, 18th Bengal Infantry, gained a Third Class of the Order of Merit for 'conspicuous gallantry in leading the way up an almost inaccessable path'. Date: 1887

A Ford GT40 is on display at the Goodwood festival in Goodwood, Great Britain, 19 September 2009. Every September, the Earl of March invites to the historic motor racing event Goodwood Revival transforming the country estate to a unique spectacle. The festival is not only a revival of British motor sports history but also a social event for British upper class. Photo: Annette Reuth Stock Photo

RMD4R416–A Ford GT40 is on display at the Goodwood festival in Goodwood, Great Britain, 19 September 2009. Every September, the Earl of March invites to the historic motor racing event Goodwood Revival transforming the country estate to a unique spectacle. The festival is not only a revival of British motor sports history but also a social event for British upper class. Photo: Annette Reuth

The upper deck of the frigate HMS Unicorn. Built for the Royal Navy and launched in 1824. West Victoria Dock, Dundee, Scotland, UK Stock Photo

RM2KEKXAT–The upper deck of the frigate HMS Unicorn. Built for the Royal Navy and launched in 1824. West Victoria Dock, Dundee, Scotland, UK

meeting London County Council 1894 British Liberal Party politician Stock Photo

RFB8TP9K–meeting London County Council 1894 British Liberal Party politician

David Lloyd George, 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor, OM, PC (1863 – 1945) was a Welsh statesman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom fro Stock Photo

RM2CC49T0–David Lloyd George, 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor, OM, PC (1863 – 1945) was a Welsh statesman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom fro

Choristers from London's Chapel Royal Stock Photo

RMMFB72R–Choristers from London's Chapel Royal

They are Always Watching from ' Quality street, a comedy in four acts ' by James Matthew Barrie, Illustrated by Hugh Thomson, Publication date 1913 Publisher London Hodder & Stoughton Quality Street is a comedy in four acts by J. M. Barrie, written before his more famous work Peter Pan. The story is about two sisters who start a school 'for genteel children'. Stock Photo

RF2M04JC9–They are Always Watching from ' Quality street, a comedy in four acts ' by James Matthew Barrie, Illustrated by Hugh Thomson, Publication date 1913 Publisher London Hodder & Stoughton Quality Street is a comedy in four acts by J. M. Barrie, written before his more famous work Peter Pan. The story is about two sisters who start a school 'for genteel children'.

Coach and four horses of upper class Londoners, 1880s. Color lithograph Stock Photo

RMDFAN6H–Coach and four horses of upper class Londoners, 1880s. Color lithograph

British Victorian games and pastimes - Playing shuttlecock or Battledore in the 1830's. It was sometimes referred to as Jeu de Volant, an attempt by the upper classes to distance themselves from similar games played by their working class counterparts. The early sport related to that of modern badminton. The bats were the BATtledores and the object of the game was to pass the shuttlecock backwards & forwards between players without it falling to the ground. The game has a long history with the shuttlecocks taking many lightweight forms,e.g.cork & feathers, sweet corn cobs and corn leaves. Stock Photo

RM2D6KD0R–British Victorian games and pastimes - Playing shuttlecock or Battledore in the 1830's. It was sometimes referred to as Jeu de Volant, an attempt by the upper classes to distance themselves from similar games played by their working class counterparts. The early sport related to that of modern badminton. The bats were the BATtledores and the object of the game was to pass the shuttlecock backwards & forwards between players without it falling to the ground. The game has a long history with the shuttlecocks taking many lightweight forms,e.g.cork & feathers, sweet corn cobs and corn leaves.

Sloane Ranger, the belle of the ball wearing an off the shoulder gown and an overly large bow headpiece at the annual Rose Ball, at the Grosvenor House Hotel.may 1982 UK HOMER SYKES Stock Photo

RMBW5X8Y–Sloane Ranger, the belle of the ball wearing an off the shoulder gown and an overly large bow headpiece at the annual Rose Ball, at the Grosvenor House Hotel.may 1982 UK HOMER SYKES

Ways Means - Why They Don't Marry. Political cartoon about marriage in Victorian Britain, 1860 Stock Photo

RMD02N9P–Ways Means - Why They Don't Marry. Political cartoon about marriage in Victorian Britain, 1860

William George Spencer Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire (17901-1858), British peer, courtier, nobleman, and Whig politician. Stock Photo

RM2M99C93–William George Spencer Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire (17901-1858), British peer, courtier, nobleman, and Whig politician.

RF2MFD79T–DRAWINGS TO ILLUSTRATE THE COSTUME OF THE REIGN OF GEORGE THE THIRD by Dion Clayton Calthrop from the book ' English costume ' by Dion Clayton Calthrop, 1878-1937 Publication date 1907 Publisher London, A. & C. Black

RM2WKYDAJ–The Royal Navy L-class destroyer HMS Laverock run aground in the Firth of Clyde during sea trails, March 1914.

Painting depicting an upper class woman receiving a flower off a street seller on Corporation Street, Birmingham Stock Photo

RMF7PPP6–Painting depicting an upper class woman receiving a flower off a street seller on Corporation Street, Birmingham

Silk Top Hats at Lock & Co hatters Stock Photo

RM2M179YH–Silk Top Hats at Lock & Co hatters

Arthur Balfour - portrait. 1st Earl of Balfour, British Conservative politician and statesman. Served as British Prime Minister from July 1902 to December 1905. 25 July 1848 – 19 March 1930. Stock Photo

RMJF90B7–Arthur Balfour - portrait. 1st Earl of Balfour, British Conservative politician and statesman. Served as British Prime Minister from July 1902 to December 1905. 25 July 1848 – 19 March 1930.

Original early 1900's WW1 era memorial postcard of a deceased girl called Minnie who was of teenage years when she died, dated January 1916, U.K. Stock Photo

RM2DFHNH7–Original early 1900's WW1 era memorial postcard of a deceased girl called Minnie who was of teenage years when she died, dated January 1916, U.K.

Engraving of a well dressed couple attending a gathering of upper class English people, circa 1890 Stock Photo

RM2G5E5A5–Engraving of a well dressed couple attending a gathering of upper class English people, circa 1890

British Lord Walking Four Prize Bulldogs Stock Photo

RMCPMG6H–British Lord Walking Four Prize Bulldogs

Origin of the Gout. Artist: After Henry William Bunbury (British, Mildenhall, Suffolk 1750-1811 Keswick, Cumberland). Dimensions: Sheet (trimmed within plate): 10 1/2 × 15 1/4 in. (26.7 × 38.7 cm). Date: ca. 1810. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. Stock Photo

RMPAPCAR–Origin of the Gout. Artist: After Henry William Bunbury (British, Mildenhall, Suffolk 1750-1811 Keswick, Cumberland). Dimensions: Sheet (trimmed within plate): 10 1/2 × 15 1/4 in. (26.7 × 38.7 cm). Date: ca. 1810. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

RM2KEKXA8–The upper deck of the frigate HMS Unicorn. Built for the Royal Navy and launched in 1824. West Victoria Dock, Dundee, Scotland, UK

dunford midhurst Richard Cobden born British manufacturer Radical Liberal statesman Stock Photo

RMB8P3MR–dunford midhurst Richard Cobden born British manufacturer Radical Liberal statesman

Marlborough College Public School in Marlborough in Wiltshire in England in Great Britain in the United Kingdom UK Europe. Education History Travel Stock Photo

RMK2XD5G–Marlborough College Public School in Marlborough in Wiltshire in England in Great Britain in the United Kingdom UK Europe. Education History Travel

Royal Wedding Street party in Upper Road, Madeley, Telford. Stock Photo

RMC3CB2H–Royal Wedding Street party in Upper Road, Madeley, Telford.

PHOEBE: As soon as you see a lady with a pretty nose you cannot help saying that you adore her. from ' Quality street, a comedy in four acts ' by James Matthew Barrie, Illustrated by Hugh Thomson, Publication date 1913 Publisher London Hodder & Stoughton Quality Street is a comedy in four acts by J. M. Barrie, written before his more famous work Peter Pan. The story is about two sisters who start a school 'for genteel children'. Stock Photo

RF2M04JC6–PHOEBE: As soon as you see a lady with a pretty nose you cannot help saying that you adore her. from ' Quality street, a comedy in four acts ' by James Matthew Barrie, Illustrated by Hugh Thomson, Publication date 1913 Publisher London Hodder & Stoughton Quality Street is a comedy in four acts by J. M. Barrie, written before his more famous work Peter Pan. The story is about two sisters who start a school 'for genteel children'.

RMDFAN3X–Coach and four horses of upper class Londoners, 1880s. Color lithograph

A 19th century illustrations showing various crowns / coronets of the British Empire. Duke, Marquis,Earl,Viscount and Baron. Stock Photo

RM2H8CFP7–A 19th century illustrations showing various crowns / coronets of the British Empire. Duke, Marquis,Earl,Viscount and Baron.

1980s teens wealthy and posh at Wedgies nightclub at 107 Kings Road, Chelsea. Young rich kids and having fun. London, England circa 1982. 80s UK HOMER SYKES Stock Photo

RM2R662YR–1980s teens wealthy and posh at Wedgies nightclub at 107 Kings Road, Chelsea. Young rich kids and having fun. London, England circa 1982. 80s UK HOMER SYKES

Vintage engraving of Aubrey de Vere, 2nd Earl of Oxford (c. 1163 – 1214), hereditary Master Chamberlain of England, served in military campaigns under Stock Photo

RMWW6K61–Vintage engraving of Aubrey de Vere, 2nd Earl of Oxford (c. 1163 – 1214), hereditary Master Chamberlain of England, served in military campaigns under

Algernon Bertram Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale (1837-1916), at the age of 28, British diplomat, collector and writer, paternal grandfather of the notorious Mitford sisters. Stock Photo

RM2M97X90–Algernon Bertram Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale (1837-1916), at the age of 28, British diplomat, collector and writer, paternal grandfather of the notorious Mitford sisters.

RF2MFD726–DRAWINGS TO ILLUSTRATE THE COSTUME OF THE REIGN OF GEORGE THE THIRD by Dion Clayton Calthrop from the book ' English costume ' by Dion Clayton Calthrop, 1878-1937 Publication date 1907 Publisher London, A. & C. Black

RM2WKYDC4–The Royal Navy L-class destroyer HMS Laverock run aground in the Firth of Clyde during sea trails, March 1914.

Graphic by Randolph Caldecott (1846-1886) a British artist and illustrator. Dated 19th Century Stock Photo

RMG1DBMG–Graphic by Randolph Caldecott (1846-1886) a British artist and illustrator. Dated 19th Century

Silk Top Hat at Lock & Co hatters Stock Photo

RM2M17A1T–Silk Top Hat at Lock & Co hatters

RMJF90B9–Arthur Balfour - portrait. 1st Earl of Balfour, British Conservative politician and statesman. Served as British Prime Minister from July 1902 to December 1905. 25 July 1848 – 19 March 1930.

Original early 1900's postcard of wealthy gentlemen holding Homburg hats, walking canes, suits with watch chains and overcoats, with a clergyman. Two of the men have medals in shape of a cross. The men are perhaps pillars of the local business community, circa 1913-1919, U.K Stock Photo

RM2K9FBXT–Original early 1900's postcard of wealthy gentlemen holding Homburg hats, walking canes, suits with watch chains and overcoats, with a clergyman. Two of the men have medals in shape of a cross. The men are perhaps pillars of the local business community, circa 1913-1919, U.K

Illustration of two elderly men walking down the steps of a church, Quiver magazine 1913 Stock Photo

RM2JCWX8B–Illustration of two elderly men walking down the steps of a church, Quiver magazine 1913

British Man Referring to Little Black Book Stock Photo

RMBFBB40–British Man Referring to Little Black Book

Pidgeon Hole. A Convent Garden Contrivance to Coop up the Gods. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757-1827 London). Dimensions: Sheet: 8 7/8 x 12 3/4 in. (22.6 x 32.4 cm). Publisher: Thomas Tegg (British, 1776-1846). Date: February 20, 1811. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. Stock Photo

RMPA913A–Pidgeon Hole. A Convent Garden Contrivance to Coop up the Gods. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757-1827 London). Dimensions: Sheet: 8 7/8 x 12 3/4 in. (22.6 x 32.4 cm). Publisher: Thomas Tegg (British, 1776-1846). Date: February 20, 1811. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

100806-N-9671T-023 UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (Aug. 6, 2010) Underwater archeologist Alexis Catsambis prepares to dive as fellow archeologist George Schwarz hands him an underwater video camera. Both archeologists, assigned to Naval History and Heritage Command, are conducting the excavation of the U.S. sloop-of-war Scorpion. The ship was scuttled in the Patuxtent River to avoid capture by British forces during the War of 1812. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth G. Takada/Released) 100806-N-9671T-023 (4882270631) Stock Photo

RMHF96EY–100806-N-9671T-023 UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (Aug. 6, 2010) Underwater archeologist Alexis Catsambis prepares to dive as fellow archeologist George Schwarz hands him an underwater video camera. Both archeologists, assigned to Naval History and Heritage Command, are conducting the excavation of the U.S. sloop-of-war Scorpion. The ship was scuttled in the Patuxtent River to avoid capture by British forces during the War of 1812. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth G. Takada/Released) 100806-N-9671T-023 (4882270631)

British fleet passing Dardanelles 1878 January 23 Benjamin Disraeli orders the British fleet to the Dardanelles Stock Photo

RMB8P2FG–British fleet passing Dardanelles 1878 January 23 Benjamin Disraeli orders the British fleet to the Dardanelles

Top corner of a luxury English house - Building roof showing with a bush and sky Stock Photo

RFT3E2B8–Top corner of a luxury English house - Building roof showing with a bush and sky

Residents celebrate the Royal Wedding with a Street party in Upper Road, Madeley, Telford. Stock Photo

RMC36N60–Residents celebrate the Royal Wedding with a Street party in Upper Road, Madeley, Telford.

from ' Quality street, a comedy in four acts ' by James Matthew Barrie, Illustrated by Hugh Thomson, Publication date 1913 Publisher London Hodder & Stoughton Quality Street is a comedy in four acts by J. M. Barrie, written before his more famous work Peter Pan. The story is about two sisters who start a school 'for genteel children'. Stock Photo

RF2M04JA5–from ' Quality street, a comedy in four acts ' by James Matthew Barrie, Illustrated by Hugh Thomson, Publication date 1913 Publisher London Hodder & Stoughton Quality Street is a comedy in four acts by J. M. Barrie, written before his more famous work Peter Pan. The story is about two sisters who start a school 'for genteel children'.

Coaches and horse teams of upper class Londoners, 1880s. Color lithograph Stock Photo

RMDFAMXN–Coaches and horse teams of upper class Londoners, 1880s. Color lithograph

RM2F60NFF–Buckingham Palace

Man wearing monocle. The Fourth of June, at Eton College proud parents watch an inter-house cricket match. Eton, Windsor, Berkshire, England circa June 1978. 1970s UK HOMER SYKES Stock Photo

RM2RYR1N9–Man wearing monocle. The Fourth of June, at Eton College proud parents watch an inter-house cricket match. Eton, Windsor, Berkshire, England circa June 1978. 1970s UK HOMER SYKES

Costume of a lady of the English court, 1643, mid 17th century upper class fashion Stock Photo

RMWPGGYW–Costume of a lady of the English court, 1643, mid 17th century upper class fashion

Lady Marjorie Manners drawn by her mother, the Marchioness of Granby. Victoria Harriet Marjorie Paget, Marchioness of Anglesey (née Lady Victoria Harriet Marjorie Manners) (1883-1946), British writer on art, and illustrator. Stock Photo

RM2M990ME–Lady Marjorie Manners drawn by her mother, the Marchioness of Granby. Victoria Harriet Marjorie Paget, Marchioness of Anglesey (née Lady Victoria Harriet Marjorie Manners) (1883-1946), British writer on art, and illustrator.

British upper class history Stock Photos and Images

British upper class history Stock Photos and Images

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