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CHRISTOPHER ROBIN MILNE (b. 1920) at age four or five, with his mother, Mrs. A. A. Milne
CHRISTOPHER ROBIN MILNE (b.1920) at age four or five, with his mother, Mrs. A.A. Milne

POE: PIT AND PENDULM, 1842... the vermin frequently fastened their sharp fangs in my fingers
POE: PIT AND PENDULM, 1842. ...the vermin frequently fastened their sharp fangs in my fingers. Pen-and-ink drawing from an edition of Edgar Allan Poes The Pit and the Pendulum, first published in 1842

EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809-1849). American poet and short-story writer: oil over a photograph, 1848

WILLIAM INGLIS (c1712-1792). Surgeon and Captain of the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers. Oil on canvas, 1787

CHESTER ALAN ARTHUR (1830-1886). 21st President of the United States. President Arthur registering a voter at the registration office at 402 Third Avenue in New York City. Engraving, American, 1882

ROBERT WOOD (c1717-1771). British traveller, classical scholar, and politician. Oil on canvas, 1755, by Allan Ramsay

ALLAN MELVILLE (1782-1832). American merchant and father of novelist Herman Melville. Painting, 1810

VIRGINIA CLEMM POE (1822-1847). Cousin and wife of Edgar Allan Poe. Alleged portrait, pencil on paper

SHRUNKEN HEADS. Ernest Morris, an explorer of South America, poses with shrunken heads from the upper Amazon region
ALLAN PINKERTON (1919-1884). American (Scottish-born) detective: detail of the stationary logo for Pinkertons National Detective Agency with offices in New York, Philadelphia and Chicago

SIR WILLIAM HAMILTON (1730-1803). British diplomat and archaeologist; ambassador to Naples, 1764-1800. In the robes of a Knight of the Bath, with the smoking Vesuvius in the background

WILLIAM S. DEVERY CARTOON. The Big Chiefs Fairy Godmother: Mr. Devery tells where he got it
WILLIAM S. DEVERY CARTOON. The Big Chiefs Fairy Godmother: Mr. Devery tells " where he got it." Cartoon, 1902, by William Allen Rogers lampooning the former New York city police chief for

WILLIAM FREDERICK ALLEN (1846-1915). American railroad engineer and proponent of standard time system

4TH EARL OF CHESTERFIELD (1694-1774). Philip Dormer Stanhope. English statesman and man of letters. Oil on canvas by Allan Ramsay, 1765

THE RAVEN: TITLE PAGE. Title page of the first edition of Edgar Allan Poes The Raven and Other Poems, published at New York, New York, in 1845

QUEEN CHARLOTTE (1744-1818). Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Queen consort of King George III of Great Britain. Oil on canvas, c1762, studio of Allan Ramsay

Short S5 Singapore I, G-EBUP, over the Houses of Parliament, at the start of Sir Alan Cobhams Africa servey flight

(1809-1849). American poet and short-story writer
EDGAR ALLEN POE (1809-1849). American poet and short-story writer

Alan Marsh Medal (reverse)

Alan Marsh Medal (obverse)

de Havilland DH50J G-EBFO as flown by Alan Cobham
de Havilland DH50J, G-EBFO, as flown by Alan Cobham on his World Survey Flights

de Havilland DH50J G-EBFO
de Havilland DH50J, G-EBFO, at the end of Alan Cobhams return flight to Australia over Westminster Bridge, London

Alans Butlers de Havilland DH37 G-EBDO Sylvia
Alan S. Butlers de Havilland DH37, G-EBDO, Sylvia, was flown to fifth place by Major H. Hemming in the 1923 Kings Cup Race. Date: 1923

Sir Alan and Lady Cobham

Sir Alan Cobham The Minister
From left: Sir Alan Cobham, The Minister (ja) and C.C. Walker in front of a DH50

Avis monoplane flown by Hon Alan Boyle 1910
Avis monoplane flown by Hon Alan Boyle. 1910. Date: 1910

A group of four alongside an Avro 671 Cierva C30A. The group possibly includes Sqn Ldr Alan Marsh, AFC, second left and R.A.C. Brie, second right

Sir Alan and Lady Cobham in the departure lounge at London Airport before leaving for New York on the BOAC Monarch service. February 1952. Date: 1952

Sir Alan John Cobham (1894-1973)
Sir Alan John Cobham, 1894-1973. Date: 1973

Alan Marsh in a Weir W-2 autogiro near Hanworth 1934
Alan Marsh in a Weir W-2 autogiro near Hanworth. 1934. Date: 1934

A Sikorsky UH-34 helicopter lifts the Mercury capsule, Freedom 7, out of the Atlantic following the first US sub-orbital spaceflight carrying astronaut Alan B. Shepard. 5 May 1961. Date: 1961

Chester Alan Arthur (1829-1886) 21st President of the United States of America 1881-1885. Vice-President under President Garfield on whose assassination he succeeded to office. Arthur in 1882

George III ((1738-1820) King of Great Britain from 1760. Portrait of 1767 from the studio of Alan Ramsay

AP (Alan Patrick) Herbert (1890-1971) British writer, humourist and politician. Member of Parliament for Oxford University (1935-1950)

Alan Alexander (a) Milne (1882-1956), English author best known for his creation of Winnie-the-Pooh (1926). From a series of cards of Famous British Authors (London, 1937)

English physician. Steel engraving after a painting by Allan Ramsay
RICHARD MEAD (1673-1754). English physician. Steel engraving after a painting by Allan Ramsay

American lithograph poster, c1860, for Mrs. S. A. Allens Worlds Hair Restorer
HAIR RESTORER POSTER. American lithograph poster, c1860, for Mrs. S.A. Allens Worlds Hair Restorer

American newspaper advertisement for Allans Anti-Fat, c1880
PATENT MEDICINE AD, c1880. American newspaper advertisement for Allans Anti-Fat, c1880

Alan Hale in a scene from the film
VALLEY OF THE GIANTS, 1938. Alan Hale in a scene from the film

Chester Alan Arthur, President of the United States
Chester Alan Arthur (1829-1886), 21st President of the United States (1881-1885). Date: circa 1881

American Revolutionary soldier. The capture of Fort Ticonderoga, 10 May 1775. Steel engraving, 1856
ETHAN ALLEN (1738-1789). American Revolutionary soldier. The capture of Fort Ticonderoga, 10 May 1775. Steel engraving, 1856

American Revolutionary soldier. Wood engraving after a statue
ETHAN ALLEN (1738-1789). American Revolutionary soldier. Wood engraving after a statue

of Fort Ticonderoga on May 10, 1775. Steel engraving, 19th century, after Alonzo Chappel
ETHAN ALLENs CAPTURE of Fort Ticonderoga on May 10, 1775. Steel engraving, 19th century, after Alonzo Chappel

ENGLAND: SOCCER GAME, 1972. Alan Ball of Arsenal FC scores a goal against Norwich City FC, 26 December 1972

The fast trotting horse Ethan Allen. Wood engraving, 1867
TROTTING HORSE, 1867. The fast trotting horse Ethan Allen. Wood engraving, 1867

The Princeton football team of 1890. Holding the football is the captain of the team, Edgar Allan Poe
PRINCETON FOOTBALL, 1890. The Princeton football team of 1890. Holding the football is the captain of the team, Edgar Allan Poe, grand-nephew of the poet

The original seven astronauts of the Mercury Program. Left the right: Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn
SPACE: ASTRONAUTS, c1961. The original seven astronauts of the Mercury Program. Left the right: Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Virgil Gus Grissom, Walter Schirra

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1880. Cartoon, 16 June 1880, by J. A. Wales, showing Republican nominees James A
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1880. Cartoon, 16 June 1880, by J.A. Wales, showing Republican nominees James A. Garfield and Chester A. Arthur at left, and anticipated Democratic nominees Samuel J

The Second Quebec Conference, held at Quebec City, Canada, September 1944. Front row, from left: Gen. George C
QUEBEC CONFERENCE, 1944. The Second Quebec Conference, held at Quebec City, Canada, September 1944. Front row, from left: Gen. George C. Marshall, W.D. Leahy, President Franklin D

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"Alan: A Journey through Time and Places" Step into the world of Alan, where his remarkable story unfolds across various locations and eras. Starting with the Sir Alan Cobhams National Aviation Day Campaign poster, we are introduced to a man who dreams of conquering the skies. His passion takes him to Tryfan and Llyn Ogwen in North Wales, where he stands in awe of the majestic mountain and serene lake. But Alan's adventures don't stop there. From London's bustling streets, specifically Canary Wharf, he witnesses the city's vibrant energy as it pulses through its financial district. At The Cenotaph in Whitehall, London, he pays his respects to fallen heroes while contemplating their sacrifice for freedom. The National Aviation Day Display poster captures Alan's dedication to aviation as he immerses himself in this exhilarating world. Inspired by ALLEN: CHORUS LINE from 1920, a photograph that showcases a nude chorus line by Albert Arthur Allen, we see another side – someone who appreciates artistry and beauty. Moving forward in time to Stephen Wards sketches of celebrities from 1960s Britain, we catch glimpses of famous faces that have left an indelible mark on society. This artistic connection leads us to Project Mercury 7 - a reminder of humanity's quest for exploration beyond our planet. As evening falls over Lake Bala in Gwynedd, Wales; tranquility surrounds Alan once again. He finds solace amidst nature's wonders while reflecting on life’s journey thus far. The wassail bowl symbolizes celebration and camaraderie shared among friends – something that resonates deeply with Alan throughout his travels. Finally arriving at Turville village and windmill in Buckinghamshire brings about feelings of nostalgia as if stepping into a different era altogether. Here lies a sense of simplicity reminiscent of times gone by when life was slower-paced yet filled with charm.