Alan Collection (page 22)

DAVID HARUM, 1915. William H. Crane in a scene from the film directed by Allan Dwan

HUDDIE LEDBETTER (1889-1949). Known as Leadbelly. American folk musician. Photographed with his wife, Martha in Wilton, Connecticut. Photograph by Alan Lomax in Feburary 1935

POE: PIT AND PENDULM... the vermin frequently fastened their sharp fangs in my fingers
POE: PIT AND PENDULM. ...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

SILENT FILM STILL. Summer Bachelors, 1926, directed by Allan Dwan

SILENT FILM STILL. Allan Forrest and Marguerite De La Motte in Fifth Avenue, 1926

FRED ALLEN (1894-1956). American radio personality and cinemactor. Photographed in 1940

THE MARX BROTHERS, 1935. Harpo Marx, Allan Jones, and Chico Marx in A Night at the Opera, 1935

FILM STILL: STREET CLEANER. Alan Hale as a street cleaner in an unidentified silent film still

HER LOVE STORY, 1924. Gloria Swanson in a scene from the film directed by Allan Dwan

A. P. Herbert
Photographic portrait of Alan Patrick Herbert (1890-1971), British author, humourist, playwright and law reform activist

Megalithic burial mound at Knowth
Artists impression of the Megalithic burial mound at Knowth in Ireland near Newgrange beside the River Boyne, excavated by Dr George Eogan in July 1967

Look Back in Anger, c. 1956
Cartoon showing (left to right) Sir Alan Bates (1934-2003) as Cliff Lewis, Kenneth Haigh (b.1931) as Jimmy Porter and Mary Ure (1933-1975) as Alison Porter in John Osbornes Look Back in Anger, c.1956

Cobham / Singapore Flying
Sir Alan John Cobham, aviator, and his Singapore Flying Boat

SEAMAN 1930S
A seaman on deck

Lost Seamen Letter
A letter from the Ministry of War Transport to a mother whose son has been lost at sea following the sinking of his ship by the enemy

Seamens Pension Book
A members contribution book for a pension with the National Union of Seamen

SHIPs COOK 1930S
A ships cook in the Merchant Navy

Missing Seamen 1941
Letter to a mother whose son was drowned when his ship was sunk by the enemy. It gives information about his pension arrangements

Seamans Allotment Note
A seamans allotment note by which a mother has sent money to her son aboard his ship Inverness

Donation to Seamen
A note detailing a mothers donation to the Missions to Seamen charity in memory of her son, whose ship was sunk in the Altantic in World War Two

Death Certificate 1941
Death certificate issued when Alan Sandersons ship Inverness is sunk by the enemy in the North Atlantic in World War Two. He is missing, supposed drowned

Robin & Allin
Robin helps Alan-a-Dale to stop the marriage of Alans sweetheart Alice de Beauforest to the evil rich old knight Isenbart de Belame

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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.