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History Collection (page 3)

Background imageHistory Collection: The Dun Cow pub, Jordan Well, Coventry. This photo was taken just before it was

The Dun Cow pub, Jordan Well, Coventry. This photo was taken just before it was demolished. 12th July 1963

Background imageHistory Collection: Armistice Day. Inspector Langford and PC 150 Smith are standing in the road to halt

Armistice Day. Inspector Langford and PC 150 Smith are standing in the road to halt the traffic while the two minutes silence takes place in Broadgate, Coventry. 11th November 1929

Background imageHistory Collection: An exterior view of the Odeon Cinema, Jordan Well, Coventry. Formerly called the Gaumont

An exterior view of the Odeon Cinema, Jordan Well, Coventry. Formerly called the Gaumont. 5th November 1984

Background imageHistory Collection: Bookmakers pictured around the Golate near the Queens Vaults Pub, Cardiff

Bookmakers pictured around the Golate near the Queens Vaults Pub, Cardiff, 20th August 1959

Background imageHistory Collection: Helen Holme, April 1953 Office worker operating a Palantype machine Student

Helen Holme, April 1953 Office worker operating a Palantype machine Student at Palantype college April 1953

Background imageHistory Collection: The sun as it rises above Stonehenge in Wiltshire south west England on the day of

The sun as it rises above Stonehenge in Wiltshire south west England on the day of the Summer Solstice. Ancient monument Summer Solstic Countryside Country Scene Scenic silhouette of stones arranged

Background imageHistory Collection: Australia BiCentenial Celebrations January 1986 - to celebrate the 200th aniversary of

Australia BiCentenial Celebrations January 1986 - to celebrate the 200th aniversary of Australia a fleet of sailing ships will re-enact the first voyage to Australia of the convict ships

Background imageHistory Collection: New loading bays in use at Coventry Railway Station. 22nd February 1960

New loading bays in use at Coventry Railway Station. 22nd February 1960

Background imageHistory Collection: This 1927 Sunbeam 3 Ltr. Super Sports Tourer car outside the Rugby garage where it is

This 1927 Sunbeam 3 Ltr. Super Sports Tourer car outside the Rugby garage where it is
This 1927 Sunbeam 3 Ltr.Super Sports Tourer car outside the Rugby garage where it is being restored. 27th March 1957

Background imageHistory Collection: The Redesdale cinema, 224 Foleshill Road, Coventry, opened in 1933

The Redesdale cinema, 224 Foleshill Road, Coventry, opened in 1933. It closed in 1952 and became a dance hall called Tree Tops Club in 1973 which closed in 1978. It is now a Sikh Temple

Background imageHistory Collection: Workmen repair and tidy the remains of the Roman fort at Housesteads in Northumberland in

Workmen repair and tidy the remains of the Roman fort at Housesteads in Northumberland in January 1966

Background imageHistory Collection: Dan Wilkinson and Raymond Johnson renovating a fresh section of the Roman fort at

Dan Wilkinson and Raymond Johnson renovating a fresh section of the Roman fort at Housesteads, Northumberland in September 1968

Background imageHistory Collection: Schoolchildren sitting on the wall of the Roman Granary at Housesteads Fort in

Schoolchildren sitting on the wall of the Roman Granary at Housesteads Fort in Northumberland in August 1948

Background imageHistory Collection: A Roman fireplace. One of the discoveries unearthed by the excavators at Housesteads fort

A Roman fireplace. One of the discoveries unearthed by the excavators at Housesteads fort in Northumberland in August 1931

Background imageHistory Collection: The Roman fort at Housesteads is being inspected by H. M. Office of works in January 1934

The Roman fort at Housesteads is being inspected by H. M. Office of works in January 1934
The Roman fort at Housesteads is being inspected by H.M. Office of works in January 1934. This Government department is also carrying out excavations and restoration work

Background imageHistory Collection: An aerial view of Housteads Roman Fort on Hadrians Wall in Northumberland in April 1998

An aerial view of Housteads Roman Fort on Hadrians Wall in Northumberland in April 1998

Background imageHistory 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 imageHistory Collection: Nuneaton may have yielded another important archaeological discovery - the site of a

Nuneaton may have yielded another important archaeological discovery - the site of a Knights Templars house. The Knights Templars were members of a religous order who, during the Crusades

Background imageHistory Collection: Places Trevi Fountain Italy

Places Trevi Fountain Italy

Background imageHistory Collection: Italy Places Trevi Fountain Rome Italy

Italy Places Trevi Fountain Rome Italy

Background imageHistory Collection: Archaeological dig at the former Sudeley castle, Griff, Nuneaton

Archaeological dig at the former Sudeley castle, Griff, Nuneaton. It belonged to the Sudeley Family who also owned Sudeley Castle in Gloucester. 23rd August 1966

Background imageHistory Collection: General view of Caernarfon Castle in North Wales. August 1969

General view of Caernarfon Castle in North Wales. August 1969

Background imageHistory Collection: Nuneaton may have yielded another important archaeological discovery - the site of a

Nuneaton may have yielded another important archaeological discovery - the site of a Knights Templars house. The Knights Templars were members of a religous order who, during the Crusades

Background imageHistory Collection: Priory Gate(sometimes called Swanswell Gate) which is part of the Mediaeval Coventry City

Priory Gate(sometimes called Swanswell Gate) which is part of the Mediaeval Coventry City wall. The archway leads to Lady Herberts Garden. 21st February 1945

Background imageHistory Collection: Fords Hospital and garden which was built in 1509 as an almshouse for elderly ladies

Fords Hospital and garden which was built in 1509 as an almshouse for elderly ladies in Coventry. It was restored in 1953 after it was damaged during the Coventry Blitz. 15th July 1976

Background imageHistory Collection: David Attenborough with orangutan and her baby at London Zoo, Friday 2nd April 1982

David Attenborough with orangutan and her baby at London Zoo, Friday 2nd April 1982

Background imageHistory Collection: Mr. Krishan, High Commissioner, reads the proclamation at India House

Mr. Krishan, High Commissioner, reads the proclamation at India House, announcing the birth of Bharat, the independent republic of India. Solemn children sitting on floor. January 1950 O22414-001

Background imageHistory Collection: Viking Ship 'Hugin'arrives at Broadstairs Kent

Viking Ship "Hugin"arrives at Broadstairs Kent
Viking Ship " Hugin" arrives at Broadstairs Kent. July 1949 O19456 The replica Viking Ship Hugin was sailed from Denmark in 1949 by 53 Danes to commemorate the 1500th anniversary of



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