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"Exploring the Legacy of Calder: From Navigable Rivers to Atomic Power Stations" Discovering the rich history and diverse facets of Calder

Background imageCalder Collection: Plan of Navigable Rivers and Canals connected with the Aire and Calder Navigation; with a Proposed

Plan of Navigable Rivers and Canals connected with the Aire and Calder Navigation; with a Proposed Canal
Scale 1.3 inches : 10 miles.Size 43 x 28 cm.Original at Local Studies A1S

Background imageCalder Collection: Calder Hall Power Stn

Calder Hall Power Stn
Calder Hall Nuclear Power Station, Cumbria, England, Britains first, it opened in 1956. The first in the world to produce electricity on a commercial scale. Closed 2003

Background imageCalder Collection: Calder House School, Seascale, Cumbria, England

Calder House School, Seascale, Cumbria, England Date: 1914

Background imageCalder Collection: Scene on the Aire and Calder Navigation, Leeds, Yorkshire, 1828 (engraving)

Scene on the Aire and Calder Navigation, Leeds, Yorkshire, 1828 (engraving)
538579 Scene on the Aire and Calder Navigation, Leeds, Yorkshire, 1828 (engraving); (add.info.: Scene on the Aire and Calder Navigation, Leeds, Yorkshire showing shipping)

Background imageCalder Collection: Brighouse River Calder barge early 1900s

Brighouse River Calder barge early 1900s

Background imageCalder Collection: Douglas DC-8-62 N1805 Flying Colours

Douglas DC-8-62 N1805 Flying Colours (msn 45899, line number 304), of Braniff International Airways, with the Alexander Calder Flying Colours livery, at Tocumen International Airport in Panama

Background imageCalder Collection: Douglas DC-8-62 N1805

Douglas DC-8-62 N1805 Flying Colours (msn 45899, line number 304), of Braniff International Airways, with the Alexander Calder Flying Colours livery, at Tocumen International Airport in Panama

Background imageCalder Collection: Calder Hall Atomic Power Station, Cumbria

Calder Hall Atomic Power Station, Cumbria, the first power station in the world to generate electricity on an industrial scale from nuclear energy, which opened in 1956

Background imageCalder Collection: Wet

Wet
Jane Lyons

Background imageCalder Collection: Finlay Calder

Finlay Calder Scotland & Stewarts Melville 16 December 1991 Date: 16 December 1991

Background imageCalder Collection: The 50 yards Swimming Championships of Scotland

The 50 yards Swimming Championships of Scotland. Mrs Jean McDowell of the Warrender Club, Edinburgh receives The McKenzie Cup at the Calder Street Baths, Glasgow. Date: 1930

Background imageCalder Collection: Corrieshalloch Gorge presented to the National Trust

Corrieshalloch Gorge presented to the National Trust
Corrieshalloch Gorge in Braemore, Scotland, containing the famous falls of Mesach. Presented to the National Trust by Mr Calder of Ardargie in 1945. Date: 1945

Background imageCalder Collection: Scottish tartan -- Campbell Clan

Scottish tartan -- Campbell Clan (comprising the Bannatyne, Burns, Connochie, Denune, MacDiarmid, MacGlasrich, MacIvor, MacKellar, MacTavish, Thomas, Thomson, Caddell, Calder and Loudoun families)

Background imageCalder Collection: West Calder Railway Station, West Lothian, Scotland

West Calder Railway Station, West Lothian, Scotland, with people on the platform as a steam train approaches. circa 1910s

Background imageCalder Collection: The Calder entrance

The Calder entrance
Marc Huybrighs

Background imageCalder Collection: Mies and Calder

Mies and Calder
Christopher Budny

Background imageCalder Collection: Tamworth B77 4 Map

Tamworth B77 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Tamworth B77 4

Background imageCalder Collection: The Span of Life, a drama by Sutton Vane

The Span of Life, a drama by Sutton Vane, William Calders Company. circa 1890s

Background imageCalder Collection: Terraced stone houses at Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

Terraced stone houses at Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire
Terraced stone houses at Hebden Bridge, Upper Calder Valley in West Yorkshire, England Date: 1988

Background imageCalder Collection: A rainbow over terraced stone houses at Hebden Bridge

A rainbow over terraced stone houses at Hebden Bridge, Upper Calder Valley in West Yorkshire, England Date: 1988

Background imageCalder Collection: Rochdale Canal, Sowerby Bridge, Yorks

Rochdale Canal, Sowerby Bridge, Yorks
Girl with dog running beside Rochdale Canal, Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire. She holds a stick in the water to make ripples. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1988

Background imageCalder Collection: Main Street, East Calder, Midlothian

Main Street, East Calder, Midlothian
Main Street, East Calder, Livingston, near Broxburn, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1910s

Background imageCalder Collection: Firefighters in action, Calders Wharf, East London

Firefighters in action, Calders Wharf, East London
Firefighters in action at a fire in Calders Wharf, East London, 21 May 1955. Seen here with hosepipes, cooling down barrels of collodion cotton and boxes of paint

Background imageCalder Collection: Ecuador. Process of Independence (1822). Battle

Ecuador. Process of Independence (1822). Battle of Pichincha. Death of Abd alder󮮠 Anonymous painting. Oil on canvas. ECUADOR. Quito. Eloy Alfaro Military School

Background imageCalder Collection: Dundee Violet Juniors FC football team 1934-1935

Dundee Violet Juniors FC football team 1934-1935. Back row: M Ewan, M Kenzie, Cargill, Ireland, Calder (Captain), Mudie. Front row: Brown, M Gurk, M Naughton, Finnegan, Wilson. Date: 1934-1935

Background imageCalder Collection: Calder Street, Govanhill, Lanarkshire

Calder Street, Govanhill, Lanarkshire
Calder Street, Govanhill, Glasgow, near Pollokshields, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Date: 1920s

Background imageCalder Collection: River Calder, Wakefield, Yorkshire

River Calder, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1900s

Background imageCalder Collection: Firefighters in action, Calders Wharf, East London

Firefighters in action, Calders Wharf, East London
Firefighters in action at a fire in Calders Wharf, East London, 21 May 1955. Seen here with hosepipes, cooling down barrels of collodion cotton and boxes of paint

Background imageCalder Collection: Sir George Savile

Sir George Savile
SIR GEORGE SAVILE statesman, concerned with the Calder navigation Date: 1726 - 1784

Background imageCalder Collection: William Calder Marshall

William Calder Marshall
WILLIAM CALDER MARSHALL English sculptor Date: 1813 - 1894

Background imageCalder Collection: ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976). American sculptor. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1947

ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976). American sculptor. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1947

Background imageCalder Collection: Francis Anderson Calder, Commander R. N

Francis Anderson Calder, Commander R. N
Francis Anderson Calder, Commander R.N. 1787 - 1855 (1843-46). Unknown 19th century. Date: 1843-46

Background imageCalder Collection: Ennerdale Water, from Calder Bridge Road, One Mile from Ennerdale Bridge, Lake District

Ennerdale Water, from Calder Bridge Road, One Mile from Ennerdale Bridge, Lake District, Uk

Background imageCalder Collection: SAMUEL CROMPTON (1753-1827). English inventor of the spinning mule. Statue by W

SAMUEL CROMPTON (1753-1827). English inventor of the spinning mule. Statue by W. Calder Marshall of Crompton in Nelson Square, Bolton, England. Lithograph, c1862

Background imageCalder Collection: Scene on the Aire and Calder Navigation, Leeds, Yorkshire showing shipping, warehousing

Scene on the Aire and Calder Navigation, Leeds, Yorkshire showing shipping, warehousing and smoking chimneys in background. From History of the County of Yorks 1828. Hand-coloured engraving

Background imageCalder Collection: Calder Hall, Cumberland, England, the worlds first full scale nuclear power

Calder Hall, Cumberland, England, the worlds first full scale nuclear power station opened 17 October 1976. On left are cooling towers

Background imageCalder Collection: Ennerdale Water

Ennerdale Water, From Calder Bridge Road, One Mile From Ennerdale Bridge, Lake District, UK

Background imageCalder Collection: Wakefield Waterfront and entrance to Calder and Hebble Navigation Flood Lock, Wakefield

Wakefield Waterfront and entrance to Calder and Hebble Navigation Flood Lock, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCalder Collection: Wm. Calders spectacular production, John Martins secret by

Wm. Calders spectacular production, John Martins secret by Sutton Vane. Date 1898

Background imageCalder Collection: Wm. Calders spectacular production of John Martins secret

Wm. Calders spectacular production of John Martins secret by Sutton Vane. Date c1898

Background imageCalder Collection: Burns Festival at the Crystal Palace

Burns Festival at the Crystal Palace
A scene from the Festival held at the Crystal Palace, Sydenham, to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Scottish poet Robbert Burns

Background imageCalder Collection: Gladstone and the Midlothian Campaign - Waiting his Arrival

Gladstone and the Midlothian Campaign - Waiting his Arrival
Front cover of the ILN depicting people awaiting the arrival at West Calder railway station of four-times Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone on his tour of Midlothian during a US-style campaign

Background imageCalder Collection: Gladstone and the Midlothian Campaign - Departure, West Cald

Gladstone and the Midlothian Campaign - Departure, West Cald
A scene showing four-times Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone being waved off by a huge crowd of people at West Calder on his tour of Midlothian during a US-style campaign which saw the elderly

Background imageCalder Collection: Alexander Calders mobile statue

Alexander Calders mobile statue, and people on Konigstrasse, (King street), pedestrianised main shopping street, Stuttgart, Baden Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe


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"Exploring the Legacy of Calder: From Navigable Rivers to Atomic Power Stations" Discovering the rich history and diverse facets of Calder, this caption takes us on a journey through time. Beginning with the "Plan of Navigable Rivers and Canals connected with the Aire and Calder Navigation; with a Proposed Canal from Knottingley to Goole, 1818, " we delve into the intricate network that facilitated trade and transportation in bygone eras. Moving forward, we encounter notable landmarks such as the "Calder Hall Power Stn, " an iconic atomic power station nestled in Cumbria. Its towering presence symbolizes mankind's pursuit of harnessing nuclear energy for progress. In contrast, "Calder House School" in Seascale, Cumbria offers a nurturing environment for young minds to flourish. This educational institution stands as a testament to knowledge being passed down through generations. The Brighouse River Calder barge from early 1900s reminds us of simpler times when waterways were bustling with activity. It evokes images of hardworking individuals navigating these rivers for trade purposes. Shifting gears towards aviation history, we encounter the majestic Douglas DC-8-62 N1805 Flying Colours aircraft soaring through skies. The sleek design represents human ingenuity taking flight and pushing boundaries. Meanwhile, Main Street in East Calder welcomes visitors with its charming architecture and vibrant atmosphere—a hub where communities gather and stories unfold. Nature enthusiasts are captivated by Wet Finlay Calder—an enchanting landscape teeming with life. Here, tranquility reigns supreme amidst lush greenery and glistening waters—a sanctuary away from urban chaos. Sports aficionados cheer on swimmers competing fiercely at The 50 yards Swimming Championships of Scotland—where dreams are realized within seconds as athletes push their limits in pursuit of victory. Lastly, Corrieshalloch Gorge is presented to the National Trust—an awe-inspiring natural wonder that leaves visitors spellbound.