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MPX5137983: HMS Victory, the Battle of Trafalgar flagship of Lord Nelson. Gun-ports raised, the Victory's cannon peer out on the starboard side. These guns naturally had no modern recoil springs, and had to be dragged back with blocks and tackle every time they were fired, c. 1975 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5138831: Mohandas "Mahatma" Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement in British-ruled India, pictured during his visit to Britain in 1931. Here he is pictured with Mr J S Hoyland and his son at Woodbrooke College in Selly Oak during his visit to Birmingham where he spoke on India's decision to attain freedom through peaceful means. 18th October 1931 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images