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Historic Collection (page 7)

Background imageHistoric Collection: Dinas Powis Castle, Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales, 23rd April 1967

Dinas Powis Castle, Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales, 23rd April 1967. Pictured, Marilyn Edwards and Derek Weighell look for ghostly signs on the walls of Dinas Powis Castle

Background imageHistoric Collection: Corfe Castle, The Square, Wareham, Dorset, rises behind a drystone wall

Corfe Castle, The Square, Wareham, Dorset, rises behind a drystone wall. Corfe Castles location - sandwiched on a hill, in a gap between two other hill ranges made it almost impossible to attack

Background imageHistoric Collection: People enjoy the sunny weather at Hampton Court Palace, Greater London. circa 1945

People enjoy the sunny weather at Hampton Court Palace, Greater London. circa 1945

Background imageHistoric Collection: A small boy walks through the archway at the entrance of Ruthin Castle Denbighshire

A small boy walks through the archway at the entrance of Ruthin Castle Denbighshire February 1944

Background imageHistoric Collection: A view of Cardiff Castle, Wales, 1954

A view of Cardiff Castle, Wales, 1954

Background imageHistoric Collection: The 13th century St Just in Roseland Church, in St Just in Roseland, Cornwall

The 13th century St Just in Roseland Church, in St Just in Roseland, Cornwall. The church is set in set in riverside gardens luxuriantly planted with semitropical shrubs and trees

Background imageHistoric Collection: Fountains Abbey, one of the largest and best preserved ruined Cistercian monasteries in

Fountains Abbey, one of the largest and best preserved ruined Cistercian monasteries in England, located near Ripon in North Yorkshire. Circa 1970

Background imageHistoric Collection: Horse and cart pass through peaceful countryside village Cobbled street Edinburgh

Horse and cart pass through peaceful countryside village Cobbled street Edinburgh Castle Scenery tranquil circa 1910 i© Mirrorpix

Background imageHistoric Collection: Bath Spa, Pump Rooms, 10th November 1966

Bath Spa, Pump Rooms, 10th November 1966

Background imageHistoric Collection: Penzance the most Westerly town in Gt. Britain. This is Market Jew street the towns most

Penzance the most Westerly town in Gt. Britain. This is Market Jew street the towns most important shopping centre, and the domed Market House

Background imageHistoric Collection: Transport Trams Londons last Tram July 1952

Transport Trams Londons last Tram July 1952

Background imageHistoric Collection: Head of Laker Airways Freddie Laker in jubilant mood at Gatwick airport on the day of

Head of Laker Airways Freddie Laker in jubilant mood at Gatwick airport on the day of the inaugural flight of his transatlantic Skytrain service from Gatwick airport, London to JFK, New York

Background imageHistoric Collection: Scene at Croydon as French aviator Louis Bleriot arrives for twenty year commemmoration

Scene at Croydon as French aviator Louis Bleriot arrives for twenty year commemmoration ceremonies in England, after having again flown the Channel in one of his own planes

Background imageHistoric Collection: Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams flanked by his party deputies faces the media outside Number

Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams flanked by his party deputies faces the media outside Number 10 Downing Street before the peace talks with the Prime Minister Tony Blair

Background imageHistoric Collection: The Great Western Railway (GWR) Star Class North Star steam locomotive built by Robert

The Great Western Railway (GWR) Star Class North Star steam locomotive built by Robert Louis Stephenson in 1837, on display in Swindon. March 1960

Background imageHistoric Collection: The 123 year old Liverpool and Manchester Railway (LMR) 57 Lion steam locomotive

The 123 year old Liverpool and Manchester Railway (LMR) 57 Lion steam locomotive, comes out of retirement from the museum at Crewe to drive up and down the Rugby-Leamington line at Dunchurch

Background imageHistoric Collection: Trains at the platforms at Birmingham New Street Station, circa 1890

Trains at the platforms at Birmingham New Street Station, circa 1890

Background imageHistoric Collection: The crew of an steam locomotive pose beside the engine at Stafford Road sheds, circa 1900

The crew of an steam locomotive pose beside the engine at Stafford Road sheds, circa 1900

Background imageHistoric Collection: Passengers waiting for the booking office on Platform One at Snow Hill Station in

Passengers waiting for the booking office on Platform One at Snow Hill Station in Birmingham, 1912

Background imageHistoric Collection: The double winning Tottenham Hotspur Football Club line up for photographers at Cheshunt

The double winning Tottenham Hotspur Football Club line up for photographers at Cheshunt, prior to the start of the new season

Background imageHistoric Collection: The Bleriot XI monoplane. belonging to French aviator Louis Bleriot in which he made his

The Bleriot XI monoplane. belonging to French aviator Louis Bleriot in which he made his historic crossing of the English Channel on 25th July 1909

Background imageHistoric Collection: French aviator Louis Bleriot arrives at Croydon airport with his wife for twenty year

French aviator Louis Bleriot arrives at Croydon airport with his wife for twenty year anniversary celebrations in London, England, to commemorate his historic crossing of the English Channel in 1909

Background imageHistoric Collection: French aviator Louis Bleriot leaving Dover Quay for breakfast at the Lord Warden Hotel

French aviator Louis Bleriot leaving Dover Quay for breakfast at the Lord Warden Hotel following his historic flight across the English Channel. 25th July 1909

Background imageHistoric Collection: Avaitor Alfred Leblanc beside the Bleriot XI monoplane belonging to French aviator Louis

Avaitor Alfred Leblanc beside the Bleriot XI monoplane belonging to French aviator Louis Bleriot in which he made his historic crossing of the English Channel on 25th July 1909

Background imageHistoric Collection: The historic crossing of the English Channel by French aviator Louis Bleriot in his

The historic crossing of the English Channel by French aviator Louis Bleriot in his monoplane Mr Bleriot pictured in the cockpit of his plane

Background imageHistoric Collection: French aviator Louis Bleriot at Calais accompanied by his wife as he prepares for his

French aviator Louis Bleriot at Calais accompanied by his wife as he prepares for his historic crossing of the English Channel in his monoplane 22nd July 1909

Background imageHistoric Collection: Londoners file pass the Sir William Reid Dicks statue of FDR shortly after it was

Londoners file pass the Sir William Reid Dicks statue of FDR shortly after it was unveilled on 12th April 1948

Background imageHistoric Collection: Spitfire Mk IXB MH434 was built in 1943 at Vickers, Castle Bromwich

Spitfire Mk IXB MH434 was built in 1943 at Vickers, Castle Bromwich. This Spitfire is completely original, and has never been fully rebuilt

Background imageHistoric Collection: 'What a funny car, 'these youngsters seem to be saying as they look at this

"What a funny car, "these youngsters seem to be saying as they look at this
" What a funny car, " these youngsters seem to be saying as they look at this 1912 Austin. It was on view at the Standard Motor Companys Canley works following the Veteran Clubs run

Background imageHistoric Collection: Prime Minister Winston Churchill proposes three cheers for the new Queen at a banquet

Prime Minister Winston Churchill proposes three cheers for the new Queen at a banquet given to her by all Parliaments of the Commonwealth at Westminster Hall, six days before her Coronation

Background imageHistoric Collection: The Everton FA Cup final team of 1897. They lost 3-2 to Aston Villa at the Crystal

The Everton FA Cup final team of 1897. They lost 3-2 to Aston Villa at the Crystal Palace

Background imageHistoric Collection: Everton forward Bob Latchford mobbed by jubilant fans after scoring his 30th goal of

Everton forward Bob Latchford mobbed by jubilant fans after scoring his 30th goal of the seaon in the 6-0 win over Chelsea at Goodison Park. 29th April 1978

Background imageHistoric Collection: The inaugural flight of the new transatlantic Skytrain service from Gatwick airport

The inaugural flight of the new transatlantic Skytrain service from Gatwick airport, London to JFK, New York, launched by Laker Airways chief Freddie Laker

Background imageHistoric Collection: The rear of Chartwell House as seen from the Marlborough Pavilion

The rear of Chartwell House as seen from the Marlborough Pavilion, which is on a corner of the main lawn. The pavilion is decorated with a bas-relief depicting the Battle of Blenheim of which Sir

Background imageHistoric Collection: The museum rooms at Chartwell House have been converted from three visitors bedrooms

The museum rooms at Chartwell House have been converted from three visitors bedrooms and designed by Michael Haynes. They contain part of the collection of trophies

Background imageHistoric Collection: The dining room at Chartwell House. In the dining room is a book (on the right

The dining room at Chartwell House. In the dining room is a book (on the right, on a stand) recording the gift of a golden rose walk to Sir Winston Churchill

Background imageHistoric Collection: Mrs Mary Soames, the daughter of the late Sir Winston Churchill

Mrs Mary Soames, the daughter of the late Sir Winston Churchill, in the rear garden of Chartwell House, overlooking the orchard. 20th May, 1966

Background imageHistoric Collection: Picture of Doctor Francis Crick, co-discoverer of the structure of the DNA molecule in

Picture of Doctor Francis Crick, co-discoverer of the structure of the DNA molecule in 1953, with American scientist James D. Watson

Background imageHistoric Collection: It lacks the style and elegant finish of todays saloon car

It lacks the style and elegant finish of todays saloon car, but this replica of Henry Fords first model caused as much interest as any product just off the assemly line when it visited Fords Imperial

Background imageHistoric Collection: A piece of Alnwicks history went under the auctioneers hammer in September 1971

A piece of Alnwicks history went under the auctioneers hammer in September 1971. In this picture from our archives, auctioneers clerk Mark Marshall examines the stone statue of a soldier believed to

Background imageHistoric Collection: Avro Lancaster City of Lincoln seen here during the flypast to commemorate the 50th

Avro Lancaster City of Lincoln seen here during the flypast to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. 15th September 1990

Background imageHistoric Collection: Spitfires and Hurricanes seen here passing the dome of St Paul

Spitfires and Hurricanes seen here passing the dome of St Pauls during the flypast to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. 15th September 1990

Background imageHistoric Collection: A small boy walks through the archway at the entrance of Ruthin Castle Denbighshire

A small boy walks through the archway at the entrance of Ruthin Castle Denbighshire February 1944

Background imageHistoric Collection: Corfe Castle Dorset rises behind a drystone wall. Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle Dorset rises behind a drystone wall. Corfe Castles location - sandwiched on a hill, in a gap between two other hill ranges made it almost impossible to attack

Background imageHistoric Collection: Ole Bill, a London bus form around 1914, is overtaken by one of the modern day

Ole Bill, a London bus form around 1914, is overtaken by one of the modern day Routemaster buses on Waterloo Bridge. On top are four Chelsea pensioners waving off the Routemaster as it leaves Tilbury

Background imageHistoric Collection: Edinburgh Castle, Scotland circa 1975

Edinburgh Castle, Scotland circa 1975

Background imageHistoric Collection: Firemen seen here dampening down fires in the Holbrooks area of Coventry following

Firemen seen here dampening down fires in the Holbrooks area of Coventry following the Luftwaffe air raid of the 3rd December 1940

Background imageHistoric Collection: Corinthians Football team pose for a group photgraph. Back row left to right

Corinthians Football team pose for a group photgraph. Back row left to right: C Wreford Brown, B Middleditch, ATB Dunn, C B Fry, W J Oakley, CF Ryder, BO Corbett and H Vickers



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