Dick Whittington Stone, Highgate Hill, London Size:S: 60 x 45cm The figure lies in full

The figure lies in full episcopal robes with one hand raised in benediction and a crozier in the other

The police were overstretched

The French halted the German advance at the Marne

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson celebrates with assistant Brian Kidd as his team are crowned champions for the first time in 26 years

sits majestically in the centre

Dick Whittington Stone, Highgate Hill, London Size:S: 60 x 45cm The figure lies in fullDick Whittington Stone, Highgate Hill, London, c1920s. This stone marks the spot where, according to legend, Dick Whittington (c1350 1423) heard the sound of Bow Bells telling him to return to London and prophesying that he would become Lord Mayor. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, The second series of British royal and ancient buildings.