Ascalon Collection

Crusade / Battle Askalon
The Battle of Askalon

Avro York C. 1 LV633 - Ascalon
Avro York C.1 LV633 Ascalon The personal transport of Winston Churchill 1943-1944, until replaced by a Douglas C-54. Date: circa 1943

Ms 5089-90 Battle between Saracens and Christians during the Crusades, from Chroniques des empereurs by David Aubert
CHT174689 Ms 5089-90 Battle between Saracens and Christians during the Crusades, from Chroniques des empereurs by David Aubert, 1462 (vellum) by Brabant School

Ascalon (engraving)
7180872 Ascalon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascalon. Illustration for The Picture Scrap Book or Happy Hours at Home (Religious Tract Society)

Richard at Ascalon (engraving)
6020481 Richard at Ascalon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard at Ascalon)

Cleopatra VII, queen of Egypt, BC 52-30 (engraving)
3635329 Cleopatra VII, queen of Egypt, BC 52-30 (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra VII, queen of Egypt, BC 52-30)

Avro York G-AGNV TS798 at Staverton
Avro York G-AGNV - TS798 (cn 1223) painted as Winston Churchills personal transport LV633 Ascalon at the Skyfame Museum, Staverton Airport. Date: circa 1963

Knight with the coat of arms of Jerusalem (From: Historie der kruisvaarders, tot de verlossing van t Artist: Ten Hoorn)
Knight with the coat of arms of Jerusalem (From: Historie der kruisvaarders, tot de verlossing van t heilig land), 1683. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Battle of Ascalon on August 12, 1099, 1683. Artist: Ten Hoorn, Timotheus (1644-1715)
The Battle of Ascalon on August 12, 1099, 1683. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Young man Fighting the Dragon, late 15th century. Artist: Andrea Mantegna
Young man Fighting the Dragon, late 15th century. Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Saint George and the Dragon, 17th century. Artist: Giuseppe Cesari
Saint George and the Dragon, 17th century. Cesari, Giuseppe (1568-1640). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Statue Victory Ascalon 1920 Israel Ashḳelon
Statue of Victory found in Ascalon, 1920. 1920, Israel, Ashß©│elon

Sir Herbert Samuel breaking sod commencement
Sir Herbert Samuel breaking the sod for commencement of excavations at Ascalon, 1920. 1920, Israel, Ashß©│elon

Palestine Government Museum Mercury Ascalon 1900
Palestine Government Museum. Mercury found at Ascalon 1900, Jerusalem

Visiting ruins Ascalon Sir Herbert Samuel opening
Visiting the ruins of Ascalon. Sir Herbert Samuel opening the excavations. 1920, Middle East

Visiting ruins Ascalon Sir Herbert Samuel viewing
Visiting ruins of Ascalon. Sir Herbert Samuel viewing the ruins. 1920, Middle East

Visiting ruins Ascalon Group ruins 1920 Middle East
Visiting ruins of Ascalon. Group among the ruins. 1920, Middle East

Askalon, plate 57 from Volume II of The Holy Land, engraved by Louis Haghe (1806-85) pub
XCF87210 Askalon, plate 57 from Volume II of The Holy Land, engraved by Louis Haghe (1806-85) pub. 1843 (litho) by Roberts, David (1796-1864) (after); 32.4x48.3 cm; Private Collection; English

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Ascalon, a name steeped in history and valor. It evokes images of epic battles fought during the Crusades, where knights clashed with Saracens in an unyielding struggle for dominance. The Battle stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who fought on both sides. Intriguingly, Ascalon is not only synonymous with warfare but also connected to aviation. The Avro York C. 1 LV633 - Ascalon, a mighty aircraft that soared through the skies, carrying passengers and cargo alike. A symbol of progress and innovation amidst the echoes of past conflicts. Centuries ago, artists captured the intensity and drama of this historic battle on vellum engravings. These masterpieces transport us back in time to witness Richard at Ascalon or King Richard I locked in combat with Saladin at the Battle of Arsuf (Azotus), Palestine. But Ascalon's story doesn't end there; it intertwines with other tales from different eras. William the Conqueror leading his ragtag army of Normans or Cleopatra VII reigning over Egypt during tumultuous times – all somehow linked to this legendary place. The coat of arms bearing Jerusalem's emblem adorns a knight's armor, reminding us that faith played an integral role in these clashes between civilizations. And let us not forget Andrea Mantegna's artwork depicting a young man bravely fighting against a fearsome dragon – embodying courage and resilience throughout history. Even today, remnants remain as Avro York G-AGNV TS798 rests at Staverton—a silent witness to its airborne predecessors' legacy. As we delve into these fragments from various periods—Crusades-era chronicles or 17th-century engravings—we piece together glimpses into humanity's relentless pursuit for conquest and survival. Through artistry and technology alike, we honor the spirit of Ascalon, forever etched in our collective memory.