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Historical Collection (page 5)

Background imageHistorical Collection: The George Stephenson South Street Locomotive Works offices in Newcastle Upon Tyne on 9th

The George Stephenson South Street Locomotive Works offices in Newcastle Upon Tyne on 9th June 1998

Background imageHistorical Collection: English League Division One match at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea 0 v Manchester United

English League Division One match at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea 0 v Manchester United 2. Vivian Woodward of Chelsea (right) shakes hands with United captain George Stacy before kick off

Background imageHistorical Collection: Princess Anne opening the National Maritime Museum at Greenwich. 30th May 1974

Princess Anne opening the National Maritime Museum at Greenwich. 30th May 1974

Background imageHistorical Collection: Mr Freke Palmer, solicitor for former Glasgow constituency MP Hugh Watt

Mr Freke Palmer, solicitor for former Glasgow constituency MP Hugh Watt, arrives at Marlborough Street police court in a hansom cab

Background imageHistorical Collection: Mr Freke Palmer, solicitor for former Glasgow constituency MP Hugh Watt

Mr Freke Palmer, solicitor for former Glasgow constituency MP Hugh Watt, arrives at Marlborough Street police court in a hansom cab

Background imageHistorical Collection: Roman Baths in the city of Bath, Somerset. 1958

Roman Baths in the city of Bath, Somerset. 1958

Background imageHistorical Collection: Scene from the play The Perfect Gentleman. 27th May 1913

Scene from the play The Perfect Gentleman. 27th May 1913

Background imageHistorical Collection: Scene from the play Nuts in May 14th May 1922

Scene from the play Nuts in May 14th May 1922

Background imageHistorical Collection: H Chapman, Bolber and A J Smith in a scene from a play about Lord Nelson

H Chapman, Bolber and A J Smith in a scene from a play about Lord Nelson. 19th January 1926

Background imageHistorical Collection: Scene from the romantic opera Monsieur Beaucaise. 20th November 1928

Scene from the romantic opera Monsieur Beaucaise. 20th November 1928

Background imageHistorical Collection: Scene from the play Utopia Ltd. 3rd April 1929

Scene from the play Utopia Ltd. 3rd April 1929

Background imageHistorical Collection: Scene from the play The Privy Council. 1st November 1925

Scene from the play The Privy Council. 1st November 1925

Background imageHistorical Collection: An image of Lord Leycester hospital, Warwick. The building pre-dates the Tudor period by

An image of Lord Leycester hospital, Warwick. The building pre-dates the Tudor period by more than 200 years. The building was undergoing major improvement works at the time

Background imageHistorical Collection: A replica Viking ship with 53 Danes on board, heading for Broadstairs, UK

A replica Viking ship with 53 Danes on board, heading for Broadstairs, UK, to commemorate the Danish invasions in A.D 449. 28th July 1949

Background imageHistorical Collection: Schneider Trophy Race September 1931. Crowds at the starting time

Schneider Trophy Race September 1931. Crowds at the starting time

Background imageHistorical Collection: Retired Bow Street and Marlborough Street Magistrate, Edward Robey, 75

Retired Bow Street and Marlborough Street Magistrate, Edward Robey, 75, son of the famous comic of the music halls George Robey will be seen on the stage himself

Background imageHistorical Collection: A historic World War One fighter, as SE5, takes to the skies over Yorkshire

A historic World War One fighter, as SE5, takes to the skies over Yorkshire. This was the early model of an aeroplane flown by some of the greatest Royal Flying Corps aces, including Albert Ball

Background imageHistorical Collection: The Hon. Charles Rolls, holder of Royal Aero Club Certificate No

The Hon. Charles Rolls, holder of Royal Aero Club Certificate No.2, seen here flying his French built Wright bi-plane during the Bournemouth Aviation Week in July 1910

Background imageHistorical Collection: Guizer Jarl, Mr. W. J. Hunter, on the left, leads a band of Vikings

Guizer Jarl, Mr. W. J. Hunter, on the left, leads a band of Vikings. February 1951 P005056

Background imageHistorical Collection: Stocks At Sulgrave Manor. P005061

Stocks At Sulgrave Manor. P005061

Background imageHistorical Collection: The galley was taken to open ground and burned. February 1951 P005055

The galley was taken to open ground and burned. February 1951 P005055

Background imageHistorical Collection: Duels: Pistols at Dawn. Wounded... Dr. Carson is removed from the field of combat

Duels: Pistols at Dawn. Wounded... Dr. Carson is removed from the field of combat
Duels: Pistols at Dawn. Wounded.... Dr. Carson is removed from the field of combat. October 1980 P004972

Background imageHistorical Collection: 27 year old Gina McEvoy of Berkshire, sheltering from the rain under the wing of a 1911

27 year old Gina McEvoy of Berkshire, sheltering from the rain under the wing of a 1911 Bleriot XXVII plane at the Biggin Hill Air Show May 1969 P004629

Background imageHistorical Collection: The only Swordfish left in the Navy comes in to land at Stretton Naval Air Station, Nr

The only Swordfish left in the Navy comes in to land at Stretton Naval Air Station, Nr. Warrington, where it will be taking part in the Naval Air Day on Saturday. July 1953

Background imageHistorical Collection: Woman wearing an historical item at a British museums Circa 1950 P010027

Woman wearing an historical item at a British museums Circa 1950 P010027

Background imageHistorical Collection: C W A Scott, who achieved prominence as a aviator in 1931 when he flew from England to

C W A Scott, who achieved prominence as a aviator in 1931 when he flew from England to Australia in a De Havilland " Gypsy Moth" taking 9 days 4 hours 11 minutes

Background imageHistorical Collection: French aviator Henry Farman flying in his plane with two passengers making him the pilot

French aviator Henry Farman flying in his plane with two passengers making him the pilot of the first 3 person flight when he carried 2 passengers for 10 kilometres.[ August 1909 P004012

Background imageHistorical Collection: The Italian Macchi M52 plane brought in by the advance guard after the Scheider Trophy

The Italian Macchi M52 plane brought in by the advance guard after the Scheider Trophy race held in Venice, Italy. September 1927 P004014

Background imageHistorical Collection: Launch of the British airship R80 at Barrow. July 1921 P004025

Launch of the British airship R80 at Barrow. July 1921 P004025

Background imageHistorical Collection: The Southern Cross, the three-engine Fokker VII-3m made the first crossing of the Pacific

The Southern Cross, the three-engine Fokker VII-3m made the first crossing of the Pacific Ocean from Oakland, California to Brisbane, Australia via Honolulu and Suva

Background imageHistorical Collection: A De Havilland D. H. 4A of Air Transport & Travel Ltd, which made the first daily

A De Havilland D. H. 4A of Air Transport & Travel Ltd, which made the first daily
A De Havilland D.H.4A of Air Transport & Travel Ltd, which made the first daily international air, service by a British airline when it flew from Hounslow, London and Le Bourget

Background imageHistorical Collection: Squadron Leader Bert Hinkler, pictured beside his Avro 581E Avian February 1928

Squadron Leader Bert Hinkler, pictured beside his Avro 581E Avian February 1928. He made headline news when he left Croydon on 7th September 1928 to make a historic flight to Darwin, Australia

Background imageHistorical Collection: Squadron leader H J L Bert Hinkler standing by his Avro Avian plane at Bundaberg in

Squadron leader H J L Bert Hinkler standing by his Avro Avian plane at Bundaberg in Queensland, Australia. Circa 1928 P004293

Background imageHistorical Collection: First Folk Park. Building a wealthy lake dwelling of Wattle

First Folk Park. Building a wealthy lake dwelling of Wattle and Daub date about 2000-1500 B.C. in the prehistoric village. February 1935 P009951

Background imageHistorical Collection: First Folk Park. Outside an early iron age hut in the village

First Folk Park. Outside an early iron age hut in the village. Brother is making a pot on the ancient wheel and a sister examines a completed piece. February 1935 P009952

Background imageHistorical Collection: Fire engine 126 years old. December 1913 P009389

Fire engine 126 years old. December 1913 P009389

Background imageHistorical Collection: Julius Caesar period hair-styles. Feminine coiffeurs have often been inspired by

Julius Caesar period hair-styles. Feminine coiffeurs have often been inspired by historical characters of the past. The latest one to inspire a hairdresser is Julius Caesar

Background imageHistorical Collection: A 79 year old Shand-Mason steamer fire engine bellows steam

A 79 year old Shand-Mason steamer fire engine bellows steam and smoke during a demonstration on Piccadilly at the opening of a campaign to recruit auxiliary firemen for the Manchester Fire Brigade

Background imageHistorical Collection: A Modern engine passes the saluting base and the Lord Mayor of Manchester takes

A Modern engine passes the saluting base and the Lord Mayor of Manchester takes the salute during a Fire Brigade display at Platt Fields. July 1950

Background imageHistorical Collection: Retired Bow Street and Marlborough Street Magistrate, Edward Robey, 75

Retired Bow Street and Marlborough Street Magistrate, Edward Robey, 75, son of the famous comic of the music halls George Robey will be seen on the stage himself

Background imageHistorical Collection: The aeroplane which took the first air mail at Hendon. September 1911 P004322

The aeroplane which took the first air mail at Hendon. September 1911 P004322

Background imageHistorical Collection: The original olane in which Wilbur and Orville Wright made their historic flights in 1903

The original olane in which Wilbur and Orville Wright made their historic flights in 1903. The machine was actually a converted glider to which a petrol engine had been attached

Background imageHistorical Collection: Cavaliers of the Kings army of the west marched along whitehall to commemorate

Cavaliers of the Kings army of the west marched along whitehall to commemorate the execution of king charles 1, 324 year ago. Brothers Toby Bourke, 7 and Rory Bourke, 12, in whitehall

Background imageHistorical Collection: Aviator Howard Wright. Circa 1910. P003982

Aviator Howard Wright. Circa 1910. P003982

Background imageHistorical Collection: Bob Horwood aged 62 in all his glory once again, driving the Harrow fire engine of 1875

Bob Horwood aged 62 in all his glory once again, driving the Harrow fire engine of 1875 through the streets in aid of the fund of Wings For Victory

Background imageHistorical Collection: The old mansion where Florence Nightingale lived near Matlock in the background of this

The old mansion where Florence Nightingale lived near Matlock in the background of this scene in the film " The Lady with the Lamp". July 1951 P011325

Background imageHistorical Collection: I Jack Beynon of California with Leslie Salts on the balcony of Randy

I Jack Beynon of California with Leslie Salts on the balcony of Randy
I.. Jack Beynon of California with Leslie Salts on the balcony of Randys Bar on the Gt. Orme at Liandudno N Wales.The castle was sold in 1946 to Mr Leslie Salts

Background imageHistorical Collection: Napoleons country bathtub photographed at 'Bain de Diane'

Napoleons country bathtub photographed at "Bain de Diane"
Napoleons country bathtub photographed at " Bain de Diane", a deluxe bathroom sales house in Rue Miremesnil, Paris. The owner of the bath, in posed in the picture. December 1969 Z11602-002



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