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An aspiring Romeo tries to climb to his beloved Juliet's balcony but finds the lid of a water butt is not safe to stand on. London Stereoscopic Company Comic Series, circa 1860. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company)

An aspiring Romeo tries to climb to his beloved Juliet's balcony but finds the lid of a water butt is not safe to stand on. London Stereoscopic Company Comic Series, circa 1860. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company)




Actress Angelina Jolie plays with her son, Maddox, on the balcony of a hotel on December 30, 2002 in Beverly  Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison)

Actress Angelina Jolie plays with her son, Maddox, on the balcony of a hotel on December 30, 2002 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison)




A stunt man diving from a Paris balcony, 1965. (Photo by Keystone)

A stunt man diving from a Paris balcony, 1965. (Photo by Keystone)



Actor Antonio Banderas gestures to his fans June 2, 2001 after a press conference in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Banderas is in Mexico filming the movie “Once Upon A Time In Mexico”. (Photo by Susana Gonzalez)

Actor Antonio Banderas gestures to his fans June 2, 2001 after a press conference in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Banderas is in Mexico filming the movie “Once Upon A Time In Mexico”. (Photo by Susana Gonzalez)




American actress Raquel Welch on a balcony overlooking a street in London, 1970. (Photo by Evening Standard)

American actress Raquel Welch on a balcony overlooking a street in London, 1970. (Photo by Evening Standard)




Belgian-born actor Audrey Hepburn (1929–1993) holds the hand of American actor Gregory Peck in a still from the film “Roman Holiday”, directed by William Wyler, 1953. Actor Gregory Peck died June 12, 2003 at age 87 of natural causes in his Los Angeles, California home. (Photo by Paramount Pictures)

Belgian-born actor Audrey Hepburn (1929–1993) holds the hand of American actor Gregory Peck in a still from the film “Roman Holiday”, directed by William Wyler, 1953. Actor Gregory Peck died June 12, 2003 at age 87 of natural causes in his Los Angeles, California home. (Photo by Paramount Pictures)




Russian novelist Maxim Gorky (Alexei Maksimovich Peshkov, 1868–1936) looking down from a balcony with his arm in a sling, shortly after recovery from an illness, 1932. (Photo by General Photographic Agency)

Russian novelist Maxim Gorky (Alexei Maksimovich Peshkov, 1868–1936) looking down from a balcony with his arm in a sling, shortly after recovery from an illness, 1932. (Photo by General Photographic Agency)




English singer David Bowie attends a photocall for his “Reality Tour” at the Quay Restaurant in Sydney, Australia. 16 February 2004. (Photo by Patrick Riviere)

English singer David Bowie attends a photocall for his “Reality Tour” at the Quay Restaurant in Sydney, Australia. 16 February 2004. (Photo by Patrick Riviere)




British soldier, adventurer and author Thomas Edward Lawrence (1888–1935) the “Uncrowned King Of The Arabs” on the Governor's Balcony in Jerusalem, 1920. He joined the Arab revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I. (Photo by Hulton Archive)

British soldier, adventurer and author Thomas Edward Lawrence (1888–1935) the “Uncrowned King Of The Arabs” on the Governor's Balcony in Jerusalem, 1920. He joined the Arab revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I. (Photo by Hulton Archive)




King Olav of Norway (1903–1991), Princess Diana (1961–1997), and Alice, Duchess of Gloucester (1901–2004)  during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph, 8th November 1981. (Photo by Jayne Fincher)

King Olav of Norway (1903–1991), Princess Diana (1961–1997), and Alice, Duchess of Gloucester (1901–2004) during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph, 8th November 1981. (Photo by Jayne Fincher)




Fusilier Grinsey (in bath chair) and Lance Corporal (in bed) watch the march past of their regiment (the 2nd City of London Royal Fusiliers) from the balcony of the Royal Sussex County Hospital. Matron is holding up the Lance Corporal's son. 13th August 1933. (Photo by H. F. Davis/Topical Press Agency)

Fusilier Grinsey (in bath chair) and Lance Corporal (in bed) watch the march past of their regiment (the 2nd City of London Royal Fusiliers) from the balcony of the Royal Sussex County Hospital. Matron is holding up the Lance Corporal's son. 13th August 1933. (Photo by H. F. Davis/Topical Press Agency)




Noel Coward (1899–1973) and Gertrude Lawrence sit on a balcony staring into each other's eyes, in a scene from the play “Private Lives”, at the Phoenix Theatre, London, 1930. Costumes by Molyneux. (Photo by Sasha)

Noel Coward (1899–1973) and Gertrude Lawrence sit on a balcony staring into each other's eyes, in a scene from the play “Private Lives”, at the Phoenix Theatre, London, 1930. Costumes by Molyneux. (Photo by Sasha)




English architect Edward Maufe (1883–1974) with his wife Gladys, circa 1940. (Photo by Gordon Anthony/Hulton Archive)

English architect Edward Maufe (1883–1974) with his wife Gladys, circa 1940. (Photo by Gordon Anthony/Hulton Archive)




King George V (1865–1936) and Queen Mary (1867–1953) attended by young Indian princes, on the balcony of the Red Fort, Delhi, for the Great Durbar held in honour of the King's accession to the throne, 1911. (Photo by Hulton Archive)

King George V (1865–1936) and Queen Mary (1867–1953) attended by young Indian princes, on the balcony of the Red Fort, Delhi, for the Great Durbar held in honour of the King's accession to the throne, 1911. (Photo by Hulton Archive)




Singer Michael Jackson holds his eight-month-old son Prince Michael II over the balcony of the Adlon Hotel November 19, 2002 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Olaf Selchow)

Singer Michael Jackson holds his eight-month-old son Prince Michael II over the balcony of the Adlon Hotel November 19, 2002 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Olaf Selchow)




The final victory over Nazi Germany achieved, soldiers and allies of the British, American and Russian armies mimic and mock Adolf Hitler and his ideas on Hitler's famous balcony at the Chancellery in conquered Berlin, 1945. (Photo by Fred Ramage)

The final victory over Nazi Germany achieved, soldiers and allies of the British, American and Russian armies mimic and mock Adolf Hitler and his ideas on Hitler's famous balcony at the Chancellery in conquered Berlin, 1945. (Photo by Fred Ramage)




Blonde bombshell Diana Dors (Diana Fluck) (1931–1984) at Cannes' International Film Festival. 19th May 1956. (Photo by John Chillingworth/Picture Post)

Blonde bombshell Diana Dors (Diana Fluck) (1931–1984) at Cannes' International Film Festival. 19th May 1956. (Photo by John Chillingworth/Picture Post)




A Chinese woman at prayer in front of an incense burner on a balcony outside the main idol room in a temple in Chinatown, San Francisco, 1950. (Photo by Doreen Spooner)

A Chinese woman at prayer in front of an incense burner on a balcony outside the main idol room in a temple in Chinatown, San Francisco, 1950. (Photo by Doreen Spooner)




Actress Jennifer Lopez waves to her fans from the balcony of the Crillon Hotel February 23, 2003 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain)

Actress Jennifer Lopez waves to her fans from the balcony of the Crillon Hotel February 23, 2003 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain)




Adolf Hitler, the German dictator, with Rudolf Hess at a Nazi rally, 8th September 1938. (Photo by Central Press)

Adolf Hitler, the German dictator, with Rudolf Hess at a Nazi rally, 8th September 1938. (Photo by Central Press)




Bethnal Green and East London Housing Association flats at Brunswick Street, Hackney, July 1936. Deep balconies are set back from those of the floor below forming a terraced pyramidical shape. Permanent flower boxes are also included in the design. (Photo by Fox Photos)

Bethnal Green and East London Housing Association flats at Brunswick Street, Hackney, July 1936. Deep balconies are set back from those of the floor below forming a terraced pyramidical shape. Permanent flower boxes are also included in the design. (Photo by Fox Photos)




Italian opera singer, Enrico Caruso (1873–1921) on a balcony in Naples, circa 1920. (Photo by Topical Press Agency)

Italian opera singer, Enrico Caruso (1873–1921) on a balcony in Naples, circa 1920. (Photo by Topical Press Agency)




Chinese New Year celebrations in Chinatown, New York, finish with a Lantern Festival, when children parade through the streets with lighted lanterns. 5th February 1960. (Photo by BIPS)

Chinese New Year celebrations in Chinatown, New York, finish with a Lantern Festival, when children parade through the streets with lighted lanterns. 5th February 1960. (Photo by BIPS)




Mrs. Linda Marshall leans over the balcony of her new home on the 19th floor flat of Ferrier Point in Canning Town. She was evacuated from Ronan Point after a section of the block collapsed killing four people. 10th July 1969. (Photo by Jim Gray/Keystone)

Mrs. Linda Marshall leans over the balcony of her new home on the 19th floor flat of Ferrier Point in Canning Town. She was evacuated from Ronan Point after a section of the block collapsed killing four people. 10th July 1969. (Photo by Jim Gray/Keystone)




Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman (1915–1982) takes a last fond look at the sights of London in the company of Alfred Hitchcock. 23rd October 1948. (Photo by Kurt Hutton/Picture Post)

Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman (1915–1982) takes a last fond look at the sights of London in the company of Alfred Hitchcock. 23rd October 1948. (Photo by Kurt Hutton/Picture Post)




A dancer with The Ballet Guild, founded by Christmas Humphreys and based in St. John's Wood, London, has her tutu adjusted by the wardrobe mistress. 28th August 1943. (Photo by Felix Man/Picture Post)

A dancer with The Ballet Guild, founded by Christmas Humphreys and based in St. John's Wood, London, has her tutu adjusted by the wardrobe mistress. 28th August 1943. (Photo by Felix Man/Picture Post)




A family relax on their balcony overlooking Berliner Allee in Dusseldorf. 18th July 1957. (Photo by Keystone)

A family relax on their balcony overlooking Berliner Allee in Dusseldorf. 18th July 1957. (Photo by Keystone)




Actor Danny Trejo looks out from his hotel balcony during the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2010 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole)

Actor Danny Trejo looks out from his hotel balcony during the 67th Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2010 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole)




British pop group The Beatles on a hotel balcony during their tour of America, August 1964. (Photo by William Lovelace/Express)

British pop group The Beatles on a hotel balcony during their tour of America, August 1964. (Photo by William Lovelace/Express)




A group of Japanese women enjoy a picnic outdoors on the Kamogawa in Kyoto, southern Honshu, circa 1870. (Photo by Spencer Arnold)

A group of Japanese women enjoy a picnic outdoors on the Kamogawa in Kyoto, southern Honshu, circa 1870. (Photo by Spencer Arnold)




Spanish Crown Prince Felipe de Bourbon and his bride Letizia wave as the Royal couple appears on the balcony of Royal Palace May 22, 2004 in Madrid. (Photo by Ian Waldie)

Spanish Crown Prince Felipe de Bourbon and his bride Letizia wave as the Royal couple appears on the balcony of Royal Palace May 22, 2004 in Madrid. (Photo by Ian Waldie)




French designer Jean-Claude Jitrois and friend Sarah Marshall attend a photo shoot on a balcony prior to the annual film festival on May 11, 2010 in Cannes, France.  (Photo by Sean Gallup)

French designer Jean-Claude Jitrois and friend Sarah Marshall attend a photo shoot on a balcony prior to the annual film festival on May 11, 2010 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Sean Gallup)




French author Victor Hugo (1800–1885) (seated) resting on a balcony in Geurnsey with two friends, circa 1865. (Photo by Hulton Archive)

French author Victor Hugo (1800–1885) (seated) resting on a balcony in Geurnsey with two friends, circa 1865. (Photo by Hulton Archive)




(L to R): The Duchess of Kent (1906–1968), Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip and Princess Margaret (1930–2002) watching an RAF fly past from Buckingham Palace balcony after the ceremony of Trooping the Colour. 13th June 1959. (Photo by Douglas Miller/Keystone)

(L to R): The Duchess of Kent (1906–1968), Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip and Princess Margaret (1930–2002) watching an RAF fly past from Buckingham Palace balcony after the ceremony of Trooping the Colour. 13th June 1959. (Photo by Douglas Miller/Keystone)




Musician Courtney Love on the balcony at the official after party for the 2004 World Music Awards, September 15, 2005 at Body English in the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show was being broadcast live from Las Vegas on September 15 for the first time after being held in Monte Carlo for 15 years. (Photo by Frank Micelotta)

Musician Courtney Love on the balcony at the official after party for the 2004 World Music Awards, September 15, 2005 at Body English in the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show was being broadcast live from Las Vegas on September 15 for the first time after being held in Monte Carlo for 15 years. (Photo by Frank Micelotta)




Queen Elizabeth II leaving the King Edward VII Hospital in London, with her Private Secretary Sir Michael Adeane, after visiting Prime Minister Harold Macmillan (1894–1986), 18th October 1963. Macmillan had sent the Queen his letter of resignation, which was prompted by his ill health, earlier in the day. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive)

Queen Elizabeth II leaving the King Edward VII Hospital in London, with her Private Secretary Sir Michael Adeane, after visiting Prime Minister Harold Macmillan (1894–1986), 18th October 1963. Macmillan had sent the Queen his letter of resignation, which was prompted by his ill health, earlier in the day. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive)




Amy Winehouse (R) waits on the balcony before The Libertines perform live at The Forum on August 25, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan)

Amy Winehouse (R) waits on the balcony before The Libertines perform live at The Forum on August 25, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan)




Italian film star Sophia Loren poses on the window ledge of her hotel in Cannes, where she is promoting the Italian film “Nella Citta L'Inferno” (aka “Caged”) by Renato Castellani, 14th May 1959. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive)

Italian film star Sophia Loren poses on the window ledge of her hotel in Cannes, where she is promoting the Italian film “Nella Citta L'Inferno” (aka “Caged”) by Renato Castellani, 14th May 1959. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive)
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