August Collection (page 4)

Congress of Vienna (1814-1815). Engraving
Congress of Vienna. Conference of ambassadors of European states chaired by Austrian statesman Metternich (1814-1815). Colored Engraving

Brewster F2A Buffalo of the US Navy, aloft in Aug 1942 by when the type was relegated to training duties, having proved no match to the Japanese fighters

On the Cliff-Top by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl in a yellow dress picking flowers. Date: 1942

Who Said Rabbits? by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl in a bonnet and overalls takes her pet dog for a walk. Date: 1940

CM20 9627 John Willcocks, BMW E30 M3
John Willcocks, BMW E30 M3, E30 M3 Celebration, Deutsche Fest, Brands Hatch, August, 2017, Autosport, cars, circuit racing, cars, competition, German Cars, teutonic, Kent, motorsport, racing

An unemployed lumberjack with his wife in a migrant workers camp for the bean harvest, Marion County, Oregon
OREGON: LUMBERJACK, 1939. An unemployed lumberjack with his wife in a migrant workers camp for the bean harvest, Marion County, Oregon. The man has his social security number tattooed on his arm

HMS Hermes (R12) entering Algiers Harbour, August 1960. Date: 1960

Brisbane, Australia, satellite image. North is at top, water is blue, shallow coastal areas are light blue, urban areas are grey and vegetation is green

Tattersalls, Knightsbridge, London, 1864
Engraving showing the exterior of Tattersalls Horse and Carriage Market, Knightsbridge, 1864

Ufos / Cussac, France
Two boys report seeing four aliens - they describe them as little devils - who fly round a spherical craft landed in a field

Battle of Zorndorf
BATTLE OF ZORNDORF Friedrich der Grosse leads his soldiers at the Battle of Zorndorf, defeating the Russians though he loses 11, 000 men in the process

Hannibal winning Battle of Cannae
SECOND PUNIC WAR : Hannibal, the Carthaginian leader, though outnumbered by the Romans, wins a decisive victory at the Battle of Cannae thanks to his superior cavalry

Kissing Gate on the South West Coast Path near Crackington Haven, Cornwall, England. Summer (August)

WW1 - Catholic Mass in the Trenches at Bienvillers-aux-Bois
WW1 - French troops partake in Catholic Mass in the Trenches at Bienvillers-aux-Bois - August 1915. It was estimated that over 20, 000 priests served in the French army in some capacity

Soldiers of the Border Regiment resting in a front line trench, Thiepval Wood, August 1916. One of 13 photographs relating to trench warfare, World War One, Western Front (1914-1918), 1916

Landing at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli, 1915
British troops landing at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli in August 1915 during the First World War Date: 1915

Belfast riots, August 1920
A double page spread from the Illustrated London News, reporting on rioting in Belfast that began on the night of the 23rd August, and continued for a week

CM20 9633 Cemal Osman, BMW M3 DTM
Cemal Osman, BMW M3 DTM, E30 M3 Celebration, Deutsche Fest, Brands Hatch, August, 2017, Autosport, cars, circuit racing, cars, competition, German Cars, teutonic, Kent, motorsport, racing

Shoe Lane
August 1919: The Daily Sketch, Evening Standard and Edward Hulton offices in Shoe Lane, off Fleet Street, home of Britains national press. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Squadron Commander Edwin Harris Dunning landing his Sopwith Pup biplane on the HMS Furious
HMS FURIOUS LANDING, 1917. Squadron Commander Edwin Harris Dunning landing his Sopwith Pup biplane on the HMS Furious, the first plane ever to be landed on a moving ship, in Scapa Flow, Orkney

The Graf Zeppelin LZ 127 landed at Hanworth Aero Park
The Graf Zeppelin, LZ 127, landed at Hanworth Aero Park from Germany, 18 August 1931. Date: 1931

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Battle of Reichshoffen also called Battle of Worth, 5 August 1870. French Cuirassiers gallping through Reichshoffen. Decisive Prussian victory. Germany France Cavalry

1964 British Saloon Car Championship: Sir John Whitmore, 1st position leads Jackie Stewart 2nd position
Brands Hatch, England. 11th July 1964. Sir John Whitmore (Cortina Lotus), 1st position leads Jackie Stewart (Cortina Lotus) 2nd position, Sir Jack Sears (Cortina Lotus)

Blitz in London - Foreign Street, Camberwell, WW2
Blitz in London - Foreign Street, Camberwell, SE5, a residential property hit by a high explosive bomb on 29 August 1940

Cover design, Popular Aviation Magazine combined with Practical Mechanics, showing two criminals in a red car being pursued by two policemen in a biplane

Lord Mountbatten inspecting Sea Scouts
Lord Louis Mountbatten of Burma, Commodore of Sea Scouts, inspecting the 2nd Cowes Sea Scouts on the opening of their new Headquarters. August 1977

Battle of the Scarpe, near Fampoux, France, WW1
A tank attached to the 51st Division embedded in the Scarpe Marshes near Fampoux, northern France, observed by a solitary soldier

RENOIR: BATHERS, 1884-87. Pierre Auguste Renoir: The Bathers. Oil on canvas, 1884-87

Uranus. Hubble Space Telescope image of the planet Uranus, showing its ring system and six of its moons. The bright moon at lower right is Ariel. Five other faint moons are seen around the rings

Apollo lunar rover, artwork. Two Apollo astronauts in a lunar rover, exploring on the Moon. Their lunar landing module is at upper left

RENOIR: TOWN DANCE, 1883. The Town Dance. Oil on canvas, 1883, by Pierre-Auguste Renoir

RENOIR: GIRL / HOOP, 1885. Pierre Auguste Renoir: Girl with a Hoop. Canvas, 1885
RENOIR: GIRL/HOOP, 1885. Pierre Auguste Renoir: Girl with a Hoop. Canvas, 1885

Llest Colliery explosion, Glamorgan, South Wales
A group of men and boys waiting for news of miners trapped underground following an explosion at Llest (Lluest) Colliery, Pontyrhyl, near Bridgend, Glamorgan, South Wales

Nancy Mitford
Photograph of Nancy Freeman-Mitford on the front cover of The Tatler at the time of the anouncement of her engagement to Peter Rennell Rodd

Combine harvesters in a scrapyard
Combine harvesters. Aerial photograph of combine harvesters in a scrapyard. Photographed in Northumberland, UK

Krakatoa Ship Beached
The steamer Berouw is carried by a tidal wave into the jungle at Telokh-Betang, Sumatra

Wimbledon / Semi-Final 81
Lawford versus Renshaw in the fifth round of the all-comers match at the Lawn Tennis Championship at Wimbledon

Apparition at Knock
Apparitions of Mary, Joseph and John the Evangelist appear on the wall of the Catholic church in the village of Knock, County Mayo, Ireland : pilgrims continue to flock

The Western Front battleground - map of August 1914
WW1 - The Western Front battleground - map of August 1914 Date: 1914

Mrs Giles Borrett, first female BBC radio announcer
Mrs Giles Borrett (her stage name as an actress was Sheila Stewart), first female BBC radio announcer. She had a three-month trial, and received good notices, but her contract was terminated

Greve de Lecq, Jersey, c. 1930s
A GWR publicity view of La Greve de Lecq on the northern coast of Jersey in the Channel Islands, summer c.1934. This image shows the beach with holidaymakers enjoying the summer weather; sunbathing

North American SNJ-2 Texan N66082 at La Guardia Airport NY. Constructed as a SNJ-2 (MSN 65-2026) with Bureau of Aeronautics No. 2037. Taken on Strength-Charge with the United States Navy 1946

Diving Float and Bathers, Cornwall, 1931
A GWR Publicity view of a diving float and a group of bathers in Cornwall, 1931. A diver is about to dive into the sea from the platform while a group of people wait for their turn

Looe, Cornwall, August 1936
A GWR Publicity view of the small coastal town of Looe in Cornwall, August 1936. Holidaymakers are swimming in the sea just off East Looe Beach with small fishing boats further out in the water

Chrysler Jupiter-C sounding rocket at Cape Canaveral on 8 August 1957 prior to the third and final sub-orbital test of a re-entry nose cone

First light at sunrise glows against Belstone Tor, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England. Summer (August) 2015

Cover design, Dombey and Son
Cover design, Part XI of Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens, August 1847, with illustrations by Hablot K Browne. 1847

Denis Compton and Patsy Hendren at The Oval, London
Denis Compton (1918-1997) and Patsy Hendren (1889-1962) at The Oval, London, coming out to bat in a match between Surrey and Middlesex, 1st innings, Monday 10 August 1936. Date: 1936

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"August: A Month of Marvels and Milestones" The Pendolino tilting train races through the countryside, showcasing cutting-edge technology in motion. Churchill's resounding praise for RAF Pilots echoes through history, honoring their bravery and dedication. Hot air balloons fill the sky above Clifton Suspension Bridge during the vibrant Bristol Balloon Fiesta in August, creating a breathtaking spectacle. Delicate British Moths flutter gracefully amidst summer blooms, adding a touch of enchantment to August evenings. Voyager 2 captures an awe-inspiring image of Neptune, revealing its mysterious beauty from afar. Platform 1 at Paddington Station takes us back to 1904 when steam trains ruled the tracks and journeys were filled with anticipation. A wartime poster immortalizes Churchill's famous words, inspiring courage and unity during challenging times. The historic Underwriting Room of Lloyds of London stands as a testament to centuries-old traditions in insurance and risk management since 1886. St Thomas Hospital stands tall as a beacon of hope and healing, providing care for countless lives throughout August and beyond. An ethereal apparition at Knock in County Mayo, Ireland captivates believers with its spiritual presence during this sacred month. Tinsley cooling towers dominate Sheffield's skyline like towering sentinels; they bear witness to industrial progress while leaving an indelible mark on the cityscape Bonhomme Richard/Serapis clash fiercely on turbulent seas—a legendary naval battle that symbolizes resilience against all odds.