Charlton Collection

GLC-LFB Fire boat - Fire Hawk
Entering service in February 1976, the Fire Hawk was built by Watercraft of Shoreham at a cost of £ 60, 000. Measuring 45 feet in length, 13.5 inch beam and with a 3.5 foot draft

Charlton House, C18
A View of the Manor House at Charlton, built by Sir Adam Newton. Then in Kent, today in SE London, it is considered one of the finest examples of Jacobean architecture

17th Lancers, Charge of the Light Brigade, Balaclava, Crimea
Into the Valley of Death - The 17th Lancers during the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava on 25th October 1854 during the Crimean War - by John Charlton. 1854

Fifth Course, Central Flying School, Upavon, January-April 1914
Group photograph of the students and instructors of the CFS at Upavon

CHARLTON HESTON (1924-2008). American actor

Turnbull / Clapton Orient
R Turnbull, player for Clapton Orient; also played for Arsenal, Charlton and Chelsea

Chelsea 1 Charlton 0
Jose Mourinho (Chelsea Manager) with John Terry, Frank Lampard and the Championship trophy. Chelsea v Charlton Athletic. 7/5/2005. Credit : Colorsport/Andrew Cowie

Matt Jarvis, Charlton Athletic vs Wolves, 13 / 9 / 08
Matthew Jarvis, Wolves

Cottages at Charlton, 1909
Photographic Collection, West Sussex Record Office, Ref. PH 26116/94

Brighton and Hove Albion v Charlton Sky Bet Championship 23 / 04 / 2016
Scenes from the beamback during the Sky Bet Championship match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Charlton at the American Express Community Stadium, Falmer, England on 23rd April 2016

Brighton and Hove Albion vs Charlton: Scenes from the Beamback at American Express Community Stadium (23 April 2016)
Scenes from the beamback during the Sky Bet Championship match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Charlton at the American Express Community Stadium, Lewes, Falmer, England on 23rd April 2016

Reading FC v Charlton
Coca-Cola Championship 2008/9. Reading FC v Charlton. Tuesday 10th March 2009. © Richard Claypole 2009

Reading FC vs Charlton: Clash in the Championship - March 10, 2009
Coca-Cola Championship 2008/9. Reading FC v Charlton. Tuesday 10th March 2009. © Richard Claypole 2009

Charlton vs. Reading FC: A Championship Clash - August 2008
Coca-Cola Championship 2008/9. Charlton v Reading FC. 23rd August 2008. © Richard Claypole 2008

Client: George Newnes - Shoot for Woman's Own
Client: George Newnes (Publisher) - Shoot for Woman's Own (likely for an advertising space sales feature) - Mother and daughter knitting - February 10, 1964 - shot at 20

George Newnes shoot for Woman's Own - Knitting
Client: George Newnes (Publisher) - Shoot for Woman's Own (likely for an advertising space sales feature) - Mother and daughter knitting - February 10, 1964 - shot at 20

Bobby and Jack Charlton leave their mothers house in Ashington, Northumberland, to go to a civic reception following the World Cup win. 18th August 1966

The Fight at Brakenlaagte: Boers Charging, 1902. Creator: John Charlton
The Fight at Brakenlaagte: Boers Charging, 1902. Boers charged British positions at the Battle of Bakenlaagte, 30 October 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

FA Cup R4: Charlton 1 Walsall 2
Football - 2001 - 2002 James jimmy Walker - Walsall. Charlton Athletic v Walsall. FA Cup 4th Round, 26/01/02. Walker made his 529th appearance in all competitions for the club Credit

The Art of Alfred J Munnings R. A
The Art of a Great Animal and Country Life Artist: The Work of Sir Alfred James Munnings R.A. (1878-1959). On left, the Right Hon

Somerset TA3 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Somerset TA3 5

Greenwich SE7 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Greenwich SE7 7

Charlton sand Pits - Charlton, South East London. The home football ground of Charlton Athletic FC, The Valley dates from 1919, at a time when the club were looking for a new home

Watching performance, garden fete, Charlton Park, London
Watching a performance at a garden fete, Charlton Park, SE London, 17 July 1920 Date: 1920

Table of handiwork, Garden Fete at Charlton Park, London
Table of knitting and sewing, Garden Fete at Charlton Park, SE London, 17 July 1920 Date: 1920

Aircraft spotter on duty at football match, WW2
Aircraft spotter on duty at a football match Charlton v Arsenal at the Valley during the Second World War Date: circa 1940s

Don Welsh, Charlton footballer, serving in the army, WW2
Don Welsh, Charlton footballer who became a sergeant-instructor at the Army School of Physical Training during the Second World War Date: circa 1940s

Don Welsh and Joe Mercer sparring
Joe Mercer of Everton (R) sparring with Don Welsh of Charlton (L), Army Physical Training sergeant-instructors, watched by Bruton, Davidson, Tremelling, Smith, Taylor Date: 1946

Morning Star gala
Retired Dockers Union leader Jack Dash (on the right) and communist activist Peter Kerrigan (on the left) help out on the Morning Star stall at the gala at Charlton House organised by Greenwich

Hall Charlton Newscastle Falcons Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Eddie Charlton Embassy World Championships 19 April 1992 Date: 19 April 1992

John Charlton Race Horse Trainer 20 December 1995 Date: 20 December 1995

Roger Charlton Race Horse Trainer 24 May 1994 Date: 24 May 1994

New Pulpit, St Paul s, Charlton (engraving)
6018956 New Pulpit, St Paul s, Charlton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Pulpit, St Paul s, Charlton)

A view of the Manor House at Charlton, built by Sir Adam Newton (engraving)
608896 A view of the Manor House at Charlton, built by Sir Adam Newton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A view of the Manor House at Charlton)

Photograph of Woodman PH, Charlton, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Photograph of Swan Inn, Old Charlton, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Photograph of Greyhound Inn, Charlton Mackrell, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Side on view of the pub

Photograph of Crown PH, Charlton, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Crown

Photograph of Bugle Horn PH, Old Charlton, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Paladin, belonging to Mr. R. Holbech, seen clearing the last fence in the Charlton Park Steeplechase at Cheltenham in November 1940. Date: 1940

Eddie Charlton - Snooker Player Date: 1970s - 1980s

Famous Footballers
Gary Lineker, Jimmy Hill, George Best, Stanley Matthews, David Beckham, Bobby Charlton, Gordon Banks, Wayne Rooney, Paul Gascoigne, Bobby Moore - Football

Bobby Charlton - England footballer Date: 1960s - 1970s

Opening of "Horn Fair, "at Charlton, in 1745 (engraving)
1101502 Opening of " Horn Fair, " at Charlton, in 1745 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of " Horn Fair, " at Charlton)

Suffragette chained to prison window
Suffragette poems cover illustration: Beware! A warning to Suffragists by Cicely Hamilton, sketches by M Lowndes, D Meeson Coates and C Hedley Charlton: Artists Suffrage League, 1908 Date: 1908

The Wreking, from Charlton (engraving)
5212906 The Wreking, from Charlton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wreking, from Charlton)

Celebrated Racehorses and Jockeys (engraving)
1601876 Celebrated Racehorses and Jockeys (engraving) by Prades, Alfred de (fl.c.1862-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celebrated Racehorses and Jockeys)

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Charlton, a name that resonates with history and diverse experiences. From the GLC-LFB Fire boat - Fire Hawk to the majestic Charlton House of the 18th century, this place holds stories waiting to be discovered. In January-April 1914, it witnessed the Fifth Course at Central Flying School in Upavon, where dreams took flight amidst the skies. Even on the football field, Charlton made its mark with matches like Chelsea 1 Charlton 0 and Turnbull/Clapton Orient battles. But Charlton is not just about sports or grand houses; it also gave birth to legendary talents like CHARLTON HESTON (1924-2008), an American actor whose performances left an indelible mark on cinema. The quaint cottages at Charlton tell tales of simpler times and close-knit communities. In more recent years, names like Matt Jarvis have graced Charlton Athletic's games against Wolves on September 13th, 2008. The clash between Brighton and Hove Albion and Charlton in Sky Bet Championship on April 23rd, 2016 was another memorable moment etched into history. Whether it's facing Reading FC or battling alongside Brighton and Hove Albion in thrilling encounters, there is always excitement surrounding any event involving Charlton. From fire boats to historic houses, from actors to athletes – each aspect contributes to making this place unique. So next time you hear "Charlton, " remember that behind those nine letters lies a world filled with captivating stories waiting for you to explore.