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Historic Collection (page 3)

Background imageHistoric Collection: Queen Elizabeth II visits Halls Croft, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

Queen Elizabeth II visits Halls Croft, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. 27th June 1975

Background imageHistoric Collection: Princess Margaret visits Ostia Antica, Rome. 22nd April 1959

Princess Margaret visits Ostia Antica, Rome. 22nd April 1959

Background imageHistoric Collection: Alcobaca Monastery, Portugal. 9th June 1959

Alcobaca Monastery, Portugal. 9th June 1959

Background imageHistoric Collection: A BMW parked outside Sir William Turners Almshouses, Kirkleatham, North Yorkshire

A BMW parked outside Sir William Turners Almshouses, Kirkleatham, North Yorkshire.1971

Background imageHistoric Collection: A bit of ancient Alnwick, this great stone gateway guards the main road into the town

A bit of ancient Alnwick, this great stone gateway guards the main road into the town. 23rd December 1932

Background imageHistoric Collection: St Peters Church, Oxford Street, Newcastle, being demolished due to subsidence

St Peters Church, Oxford Street, Newcastle, being demolished due to subsidence. 27th August 1936

Background imageHistoric Collection: At the opening of the Plumbers Museum in the ancient Morden Tower, Newcastle

At the opening of the Plumbers Museum in the ancient Morden Tower, Newcastle, by the Lord Mayor (Coun. J.G. Nixon). 13th September 1932

Background imageHistoric Collection: Preservation on the old City Wall is being carried out by Newcastle Corporation workmen

Preservation on the old City Wall is being carried out by Newcastle Corporation workmen, they are seen here working on a section of the West Wall. 31st July 1932

Background imageHistoric Collection: Old Market Cross of Newgate, which stood on the site of the Oxford Galleries

Old Market Cross of Newgate, which stood on the site of the Oxford Galleries, where it was removed by Graingers architect early last century. Mayor and Councillors announced important news from here

Background imageHistoric Collection: The medieval house that formerly stood in Much Park Street, Coventry

The medieval house that formerly stood in Much Park Street, Coventry, is now gradually regaining it status in Spon Street, as part of the Spon Street Redevelopment scheme. 14th January 1974

Background imageHistoric Collection: Colin Fellows and Eddie Lenehan are retracing the work of medieval craftsmen

Colin Fellows and Eddie Lenehan are retracing the work of medieval craftsmen, as they patiently cut out the oak beams that go into the rebuilding of 169 Spon Street

Background imageHistoric Collection: Ancient timbers exposed in the restoration of old property in Spon Street, Coventry

Ancient timbers exposed in the restoration of old property in Spon Street, Coventry, the first building to be restored in the Spon Street Townscape Scheme in which the council will preserve many

Background imageHistoric Collection: Workmen in action roofing old houses from Much Park Street, Coventry

Workmen in action roofing old houses from Much Park Street, Coventry, which are being rebuilt in Spon Street. 16th November 1971

Background imageHistoric Collection: Roofing Spon Street cottages, Coventry. 13th September 1976

Roofing Spon Street cottages, Coventry. 13th September 1976

Background imageHistoric Collection: The first of Coventrys medieval, timber framed properties to be dismantled

The first of Coventrys medieval, timber framed properties to be dismantled and re-erected in the Spon Street townscape scheme, will be this group of old shops in Much Park Street. 23rd April 1970

Background imageHistoric Collection: The scene of many a romance, the famous Gretna Green smithy

The scene of many a romance, the famous Gretna Green smithy, has been condemned as dangerous to motorists. Mr. Hugh Macklin, the proprietor, has been offered a large sum to remove it

Background imageHistoric Collection: Checking the stones packed in cases from the dismantled Cooks Cottage at Great Ayton

Checking the stones packed in cases from the dismantled Cooks Cottage at Great Ayton, near Darlington. The stones are to be shipped to Australia, where the cottage will be rebuilt. 31st January 1934

Background imageHistoric Collection: Jesmond Towers School, Newcastle. 29th May 1931

Jesmond Towers School, Newcastle. 29th May 1931

Background imageHistoric Collection: Castle stairs, Castle Garth, Newcastle. 2nd March 1935

Castle stairs, Castle Garth, Newcastle. 2nd March 1935

Background imageHistoric Collection: Historic buildings in Spon End, Coventry. 29th May 1974

Historic buildings in Spon End, Coventry. 29th May 1974

Background imageHistoric Collection: The last of the old properties in the outer section of Spon Street, Coventry

The last of the old properties in the outer section of Spon Street, Coventry, are being dismantled by experts. The timbers of Nos

Background imageHistoric Collection: Spon Street, Coventry, West Midlands. The Spon Street building

Spon Street, Coventry, West Midlands. The Spon Street building, now almost a skeleton stripped of its fabric, was built as a pair of semi-detached houses, probably in the 14th century

Background imageHistoric Collection: Part of Spon Street showing a number of its old half-timbered buildings

Part of Spon Street showing a number of its old half-timbered buildings. Two properties, one on the left, the other by the lamp-post, have been restored in the last few years

Background imageHistoric Collection: Fair organised by Lanchester Polytechnic Arts Festival, complete with dodgems

Fair organised by Lanchester Polytechnic Arts Festival, complete with dodgems, controversially setup only a few yards from Coventry Cathedral, 4th January 1973

Background imageHistoric Collection: Valle Crucis Abbey, near Llangollen, Denbighshire. May 1932

Valle Crucis Abbey, near Llangollen, Denbighshire. May 1932

Background imageHistoric Collection: The magnificence of Grey Towers House at Poole Hospital, Nunthorpe. 14th September 1988

The magnificence of Grey Towers House at Poole Hospital, Nunthorpe. 14th September 1988

Background imageHistoric Collection: Poole Sanatorium, near Nunthorpe. November 1947

Poole Sanatorium, near Nunthorpe. November 1947

Background imageHistoric Collection: St Winefrides Well Shrine in Holywell, Flintshire, Wales, 15th December 1949

St Winefrides Well Shrine in Holywell, Flintshire, Wales, 15th December 1949. Also know as Winifreds Well, it claims to be the oldest continually visited pilgrimage site in Great Britain

Background imageHistoric Collection: Kellys Cellars pub in Belfast, Northern Ireland. 9th October 1963

Kellys Cellars pub in Belfast, Northern Ireland. 9th October 1963

Background imageHistoric Collection: Inaugural commercial flights of the supersonic airliner Concorde on 21st January 1976

Inaugural commercial flights of the supersonic airliner Concorde on 21st January 1976, seven years after its maiden test flight

Background imageHistoric Collection: The British Concorde 002 prototype is rolled out from its hanger in which it has been

The British Concorde 002 prototype is rolled out from its hanger in which it has been built at the Filton, Bristol works of the British Aircraft Corporation

Background imageHistoric Collection: View of Windsor Castle, Berkshire, with the flag at half mast following the death of King

View of Windsor Castle, Berkshire, with the flag at half mast following the death of King George VI. 6th February 1952

Background imageHistoric Collection: Views of the Round Tower at Windsor Castle, Berkshire. 23rd May 1957

Views of the Round Tower at Windsor Castle, Berkshire. 23rd May 1957

Background imageHistoric Collection: Guards at Windsor Castle, Berkshire. 2nd November 1962

Guards at Windsor Castle, Berkshire. 2nd November 1962

Background imageHistoric Collection: Britians first astronaut Helen Sharman, aged 27, poses at a press conference in

Britians first astronaut Helen Sharman, aged 27, poses at a press conference in Central London after being selected from over 13

Background imageHistoric Collection: Kirkleatham Hall, now Kirkleatham Old Hall Museum. 1977

Kirkleatham Hall, now Kirkleatham Old Hall Museum. 1977

Background imageHistoric Collection: Interior view of Windsor Castle showing restoration after it was damaged by fire in 1992

Interior view of Windsor Castle showing restoration after it was damaged by fire in 1992. 17th November 1997

Background imageHistoric Collection: The 1T57 'Fifteen Guinea Special', the last main-line passenger train to be

The 1T57 "Fifteen Guinea Special", the last main-line passenger train to be
The 1T57 " Fifteen Guinea Special", the last main-line passenger train to be hauled by steam locomotive power on British Rail on 11th August 1968 before the introduction of a steam ban that

Background imageHistoric Collection: The Old Cage at Lingfield, Surrey. Circa 1950

The Old Cage at Lingfield, Surrey. Circa 1950

Background imageHistoric Collection: The stocks at Aldbury, Hertfordshire. Circa 1950

The stocks at Aldbury, Hertfordshire. Circa 1950

Background imageHistoric Collection: Suffragettes Mary Gawthorpe (the Womens Social and Political Union speaker)

Suffragettes Mary Gawthorpe (the Womens Social and Political Union speaker), Lady Constance Lytton and Sarah Jane Baines (known as Jennie Baines)

Background imageHistoric Collection: Christabel Pankhurst and Womens Social and Political Union speaker Mary Gawthorpe in

Christabel Pankhurst and Womens Social and Political Union speaker Mary Gawthorpe in Manchester ahead of their " Votes For Women" meeting at Manchester Trade Hall on 19th January 1909

Background imageHistoric Collection: Manchester United manager Matt Busby gives the Old Trafford victory salute as he greets

Manchester United manager Matt Busby gives the Old Trafford victory salute as he greets fans who turned up to welcome the Manchester United team home at Manchester Airport following their dramatic

Background imageHistoric Collection: Manchesters historic Shambles, incorporating the 600 year old Wellington Inn

Manchesters historic Shambles, incorporating the 600 year old Wellington Inn and Sinclairs Oyster Bar stands out against the brightly lit skyline

Background imageHistoric Collection: Feature on Hong Kong as former Conservative politician Chris Patten

Feature on Hong Kong as former Conservative politician Chris Patten, who lost his Bath seat in the 1992 General election, takes up his post as the 28th and last Governor of Hong Kong

Background imageHistoric Collection: Chris Patten, the 28th and last Governor of Hong Kong, prepares for the official handover

Chris Patten, the 28th and last Governor of Hong Kong, prepares for the official handover of the territory to China as the 99 year lease officially expires at midnight on 1st July 1997

Background imageHistoric Collection: Ceremonial scenes for the he official handover of the Hong Kong to China as the 99 year

Ceremonial scenes for the he official handover of the Hong Kong to China as the 99 year lease officially expires at midnight on 1st July 1997

Background imageHistoric Collection: Feature on Hong Kong as former Conservative politician Chris Patten

Feature on Hong Kong as former Conservative politician Chris Patten, who lost his Bath seat in the 1992 General election, takes up his post as the 28th and last Governor of Hong Kong



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