Alan Collection (page 7)

Laying up your car in wartime, 1942
Laying up your car? Some practical hints and tips, article by Alan Hess in Britannia & Eve, May 1942. The basic petrol ration was withdrawn at this time, leading many motorists to store their cars

The RAF Crew Memorial, Hartenstein Museum Grounds
This was the brainchild of Alan Hartley (standing beside the Memorial), the founder of the RAF Down Ampney Association, which remembered all the crews that flew the re-supply aircraft during

The sailing ship
Young boy in a sailor suit watches a sailing ship arrive, manned by mice and the captain, a white goose. Artist: Alan Wright Date: circa 1910

On the beach
Girl and boy on the beach with bucket and spade. Artist: Alan Wright Date: circa 1910

Mother & son
Mother and her young son picnicking in the countryside. Artist: Alan Wright Date: circa 1910

Mother & children reading
Young mother and her children looking at a picture book. Artist: Alan Wright Date: circa 1910

Young girl & a cow
Pretty young girl in a field eyes a large cow with suspicion. Artist: Alan Wright Date: circa 1910

Boy with a hoop studying a daffodil. Artist: Alan Wright Date: circa 1910

Actors revising script before show opening, September 1939
Actors revising the script of " Design for Living" by Noel Coward before the shows opening at the Grand Theatre, Blackpool

Marks & Spencer, Broad Street, Reading, Berkshire - Bus stop. Date: 1980s

Shoppers in Broad Street, Reading, Berkshire. Date: late 1970s

Official Municipal Rubbish Tip, 1980s England. Date: 1980s

Easter CND Deomonstration at Greenham Common, Berkshire
Young and Old protestors at Easter CND Deomonstration at Greenham Common, Berkshire. Date: 1983

Demonstration against Nuclear Power - London. Date: 1980

The High Street with tourists, Eton, Berkshire, England. Date: 1980s

Families on Inkpen Beacon overlooking the Kennet Valley, Berkshire, England. Date: 1980s

Inside a Post Office, Ealing, West London Date: circa 1980s

Crowds of visitors in the Milllenium Dome, Greenwich Date: 2000

The dome of St. Pauls Cathedral, London Date: circa early 1980s

Trafalgar Square viewed from Whitehall, London. Date: circa early 1980s

Baker Street, NW1, London - Street sign. Date: circa early 1980s

View toward Trafalgar Square from Whitehall, London Date: circa early 1980s

The Thames Barrier Date: circa early 1980s

Interior of the London Stock Exchange Date: circa early 1980s

The Festival Hall and Westminster at night, London

Statue of Oliver Cromwell outside Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London. The statue was designed by Hamo Thornycroft and erected in 1899

Children and adults sit on a Landseer Lion, Trafalgar Square
Children and adults sit on a Landseer Lion - Trafalgar Square, London. Date: circa 1980s

The Houses of Parliament, Westminster at night with Moon
The Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London as seen from east of Westminster Bridge at night with large harvest Moon. Date: circa 1980s

Statue of Peter Pan (detail) - Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, London. Date: circa 1980s

Policemen guarding Palace of Westminster with Big Ben Date: circa 1980s

Statue of Eros - Piccadilly Circus, London. Date: circa 1980s

The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London Date: circa 1980s

Alan Cobham returning to the UK from Australia
Sir Alan John Cobham (1894-1973), English long distance aviation pioneer, returning to the UK from Australia, 1 October 1926

Bright Young Things at the Venice Lido
From left, Alan Parsons, drama critic for the Daily Mail and husband of Viola Tree, Zita Jungman, Mr Robin D Erlanger (formerly Myrtle Farquarson)

Alan Chamberlain - Snooker Referee Date: 1980s

TV Celebrity Gardeners
Geoffrey Smith, Alan Titchmarsh, Percy Thrower, Charlie Dimmock, Bob Flowerdew, Geoff Hamilton, Diarmuid Gavin, Monty Don - TV Celebrity Gardeners

Sir Alan Cobham returns to London from Australia
Sir Alan Cobham, Imperial Airways pilot, returning from his 26, 000 mile flight to and from Australia. He landed on the River Thames in London, near the Palace of Westminster, on 1 October 1926. 1926

Illustration for Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson (colour litho)
6005951 Illustration for Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege of the Round-House)

Marion Ryan and Alan Dell, c1959. Creator: Brian Foskett
British singer Marion Ryan with Alan Dell, BBC radio broadcaster, c1959

RADA figure, Comedy
Comedy, a grotesque figure with an Ancient Greek mask, by sculptor Alan Durst, carved in Portland stone, over the doorway of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, London. Date: 12 November 1931

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People, Famous, Alan Titchmarsh, gardening expert, television presenter and novelist

Holidaymakers in Honister Pass, Lake District, Cumbria, England

Large mirror on a wall at the roadside

Farm track over hill, Bix, Oxfordshire, England

Priest walking in front of Strasbourg Cathedral, France

Three year-old old boy explaining a reflection to his baby sister. Date: 1950s

Young giraffe and adults in Woburn Wildlife Park, Beds
Young giraffe and adults in Woburn Wildlife Park, Bedfordshire, England

Tree and reflection, Derwentwater, Lake District, Cumbria, England

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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.