Armstrong Collection (page 5)

Four Cloche Hats. 1 - Striped crochet cloche in red, white and blue by Jane Gozzet at Spice No.1 accompanied by patriotic bead and pearl earrings from Harrods

John and Benita Armstrong with Charles & Elsa Laughton 1938

The Countess of Rosse, Mother of the bridegroom in a dress of black and white organza designed by Victor Stiebel - Marriage of Princess Margaret to Anthony Armstrong-Jones. Date: 1960

Electric Lighting in Library of William Armstrong
Electric Lighting in the Library of the residence (Cragside) of Industrialist William Armstrong (Swan Lighting). 1881

Electric Lighting in Home of Industrialist William Armstrong
Electric Lighting in the rsidece (Cragside) of Industrialist William Armstrong (Swan Lighting). 1881

General George A. Custer, 1876 (b / w photo)
PNP245555 General George A. Custer, 1876 (b/w photo) by Barry, David Frances (1854-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Custer (1839-76); fought in Civil War and American Indian Wars;

A remarkable photograph (b / w photo)
3652723 A remarkable photograph (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A remarkable photograph)

A Pearl of Beauty by Cecil Beaton in The Sketch, 1930
Mrs. Ronald Armstrong-Jones, photographed by Cecil Beaton in a costume designed by her brother, Oliver Messel. Anne Messel (later Parsons) was previously married to Ronald Armstrong-Jones

Swan electric light at Cragside
Electric lighting by the Swan system at Sir William Armstrongs residence, Cragside. The dining room lit by electric light. Date: 1881

Lord Armstrong, armaments manufacturer
William George Armstrong, 1st Baron Armstrong (1810-1900), armaments manufacturer, scientist, inventor and philanthropist. circa 1890s

Northumberland Football Team: Glass, Tiffin, Bell, Jardine, Armstrong, Campbell, Endean, Ryce, Redpath, Baty, Hindmarsh, Simm, Patten, Macauley. 1890s

The Countess of Rosse and her Daughter
Anne Messel, the Countess of Rosse and her eldest daughter from her first marriage are shown in this photography. Anne Messel (later Parsons) was previously married to Ronald Armstrong-Jones

Children on a swing - Boy and girl on a swing. From the Giant Book for Tinies. Artist: D Armstrong Date: circa 1920

Children & wheelbarrow - Young girl & her doll sitting in a wheelbarrow being pushed along by a young boy. Artist: D Armstrong Date: 1930

The Opening of the Cricket Season (litho)
1629671 The Opening of the Cricket Season (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of the Cricket Season)

A Dakota Indian Woman (oil on board)
1767247 A Dakota Indian Woman (oil on board) by Armstrong, William (1822-1914); 45.1x34.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dakota Indian Woman. William Wallace Armstrong (1822-1914)

The George Stephenson Centenary, Newcastle Illustrated (engraving)
1037753 The George Stephenson Centenary, Newcastle Illustrated (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The George Stephenson Centenary, Newcastle Illustrated)

Statue of Liberty, Brainerd and Armstrong, Spool Silk (colour litho)
6032837 Statue of Liberty, Brainerd and Armstrong, Spool Silk (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Liberty, Brainerd and Armstrong, Spool Silk)

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1038858 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements)

The Scottish Constitutional Convention (SCC) was an association of Scottish political parties, churches and other civic groups, that developed a framework for a Scottish devolution. 28th January 1989

Nigel Barton (Armstrong) 1986 Lightweight Newcomers Manx Grand Prix
Nigel Barton (Armstrong) leaving Governors Bridge, 1986 Lightweight Newcomers Manx Grand Prix

Armstrong Whitworth AW. 660 Argosy C. 1 G-BDCV
Armstrong Whitworth AW.660 Argosy C.1 G-BDCV Hamilcar (ex Royal Air Force XP412), of Air Bridge Carriers, with Partenavia P.68B Victor G-BCFM, at East Midlands Airport

Armstrong Whitworth AW. 650 Argosy 101 G-BEOZ
Armstrong Whitworth AW.650 Argosy 101 G-BEOZ (msn 6660) of Elan Airways, at Shannon Airport, Eire Date: 1984

Netherlands Army Aviation Group - Fokker S. IV 107
Netherlands Army Aviation Group (Luchtvaartafdeeling or LVA) - Fokker S.IV 107, powered by an Armstrong Siddeley Mongoose 5-cylinder radial engine

Armstrong Whitworth AW. 650 Argosy C. 1 9Q-COE
(ex Royal Air Force) Armstrong Whitworth AW.650 Argosy C.1 9Q-COE (msn 6778, ex XP446), of O.R.A.S. (Otrag Range Air Services) at East Midlands Airport

Armstrong Whitworth AW. 650 Argosy T. 2 9Q-COA
(ex Royal Air Force) Armstrong Whitworth AW.650 Argosy T.2 9Q-COA Jason (msn 6791, ex XR136), of O.R.A.S. (Otrag Range Air Services) at East Midlands Airport

Armstrong Whitworth Awana - J6860
Armstrong Whitworth Awana J6860. The Awana was designed in response to Air Ministry Specification 5/20 for a twin-engined Troop Carrying Aeroplane

Armstrong Siddeley Lynx 7-cylinder radial engine, rear view Date: 1920s

English Electric Canberra B. 2 Sapphire-Canberra WD933
English Electric Canberra B.2 Sapphire-Canberra WD933 (msn EE-012), at the 1955 SBAC Farnborough Air-show. Bailed to Armstrong Siddeley directly from the production line

Armstrong Whitworth AW. 55 Apollo VX224
Armstrong Whitworth AW.55 Apollo VX224 (G-AMCH, not carried) of the Empire Test Pilot School, at Farnborough. The ETPS had the Apollo for only nine months, during which it only flew 20 hours

Blackburn YA. 7 WB781
Blackburn YA.7 WB781 (msn 5615), on the Royal Aircraft Establishment Farnborough fire dump (struck off charge on 18 May 1955)

Five fashions from the 1960s. From l-r: Sleeveless plum and mustard contrasting wool crepe dress by Tony Armstrong; Long-sleeved black voile dress with white paving stone pattern from Wallis; Printed

Steve Tonkin (Armstrong) 1983 350cc TT
Steve Tonkin (Armstrong) at Ramsey. 1983 350cc TT

Armstrong Whitworth A. W. 38 Whitley bomber
The Armstrong Whitworth A.W.38 Whitley was one of three British twin-engined, front line medium bomber types that were in service with the Royal Air Force (RAF)

Bob Jackson (Armstrong) 1983 Junior TT

Steve Cull (Armstrong) 1983 Junior TT
Irish Steve Cull (Armstrong) 1983 Junior TT

Kenny Shepherd (Armstrong) 1983 Junior TT

Yves Calatayud (Armstrong) 1983 Junior TT
French Yves Calatayud (Armstrong) 1983 Junior TT

Pin up girl Date: 1945

Buzz Aldrin on the Moon with Components of the Early Apollo Scientific Experiments Package, 1969

Buzz Aldrin Walking on the Surface of the Moon Near a Leg of the Lunar Module, 1969

Buzz Aldrin on the Moon with the American Flag, 1969. Creator: Neil Armstrong
Buzz Aldrin on the Moon with the American Flag, 1969

Buzz Aldrin with Apollo 11 Lunar Module on the Moon, 1969. Creator: Neil Armstrong
Buzz Aldrin with Apollo 11 Lunar Module on the Moon, 1969

Buzz Aldrins Footprint on the Surface of the Moon, 1969. Creator: NASA
Buzz Aldrins Footprint on the Surface of the Moon, 1969

[President Richard M. Nixon Welcomes the Apollo 11 Astronauts Aboard Recovery Ship USS
President Richard M. Nixon Welcomes the Apollo 11 Astronauts Aboard Recovery Ship USS Hornet, 1969

Armstrong Whitworth AW171 Narrow-delta wing aircraft to Spec ER 161T

Armstrong Whitworth AW52G tailless glider

Air mail leaving Croydon for Karachi, India 1929
The first air mail service between Croydon, England and Karachi, India. Inaugurated by Armstrong-Siddeley Argosy air liner of Imperial Airways, arriving on 6 April. Date: 30 March 1929

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"Armstrong: A Legacy of Exploration and Innovation" From the Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Bomber in the Second World War to Neil Armstrong's iconic footprint on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission, the name "Armstrong" has become synonymous with groundbreaking achievements. In 1939, the Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Bomber took to the skies, playing a crucial role in defending nations during one of history's darkest periods. Its strength and reliability were unmatched, symbolizing Armstrong's commitment to excellence even in times of adversity. Fast forward three decades later, and another Armstrong would make history. On July 20th, 1969, Neil Armstrong became immortalized as he stepped onto the lunar surface. His footprints forever marked mankind's first steps on an extraterrestrial world—a giant leap for humanity that still captivates our imagination today. But before that historic moment came Apollo 11's launch—an awe-inspiring spectacle that ignited dreams of reaching for the stars within us all. The sheer power unleashed by those engines was a testament to Armstrong's dedication to pushing boundaries and exploring new frontiers. Beyond space exploration, it also left its mark on aviation with passenger planes like Imperial—offering comfort and luxury while soaring through the sky. It exemplified how innovation could elevate travel experiences for people around the world. The image of Buzz Aldrin standing proudly on the Moon encapsulates not only his own achievement but also reflects Neil Armstrong and their spacecraft Eagle—their journey intertwined inextricably as they ventured into uncharted territory together. And who can forget those iconic bootprints imprinted upon lunar soil? Each step taken by these brave astronauts represented mankind's insatiable curiosity and determination to explore beyond what was once thought possible—a true testament to human resilience underpinned by technology developed by companies like Armstong Siddeley Sapphire. Even closer to home lies Bamburgh Castle, a symbol of strength and endurance standing tall against the test of time.