James J Jeffries mb-height 5316 on Horse Guards Parade -

on Horse Guards Parade - is surrounded by an astonished crowd of all classes

Ship and boats on the River Thames

the Irish Home Rule Bill was deeply divisive

general view of the remains of the Roman villa on the site of the new Coal Exchange

11th June 1962

James J Jeffries mb-height 5316 on Horse Guards Parade -James J Jeffries, American boxer, 1910. Jeffries (1875 1953), known as 'The Boilermaker', became heavyweight world champion in 1899 by beating Britain's Bob Fitzsimmons. A remarkable athlete, he was able to run 100 yards in just over 10 seconds and high jump over 6 feet. Jeffries retired undefeated in 1905 but came out of retirement to fight Jack Johnson in 1910, suffering his first defeat.