Halford Collection

French artificial fishing flies. circa 1900

Major Frank Bernard Halford CBE FRAeS (1894-1955)
Major Frank Bernard Halford, CBE, FRAeS, 1894-1955, President of the Royal Aeronautical Society 1951 to 1952, in front of the prototype de Havilland Comet airliner. Date: 1955

Halford, Whittle, de Havilland and Walker
From left: Major Frank Halford, Sir Frank Whittle, Sir Geoffrey de Havilland and C.C. Walker in front of the first prototype de Havilland Comet airliner

9th Lancers at Elouge, August 1914. Date: 1914

Captain Halford. Captain Halford, three-quarter length portrait, seated, facing front. Date 1855

Stratford-on-Avon CV36 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Stratford-on-Avon CV36 5

Small School, Halford, Salop for the Honourable Lady Mary Windsor Clive (engraving)
2814058 Small School, Halford, Salop for the Honourable Lady Mary Windsor Clive (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Small School, Halford)

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Shropshire SY7 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Shropshire SY7 9

Teignbridge TQ12 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Teignbridge TQ12 6

JCC 200 Mile Race, Brooklands, 1926. Artist: Bill Brunell
Halford Special. Entry No: 15. Driver: Halford, F.B. Lea-Francis 1496 cc. Entry No: 16. Driver: Norris, G.N. Retired. Talbot-Darracq 1484 cc. Entry No: 17. Driver: Don, K. Retired. Bugatti

Aston Martin Bunny of Frank B Halford competing in the Caerphilly Hillclimb, Wales, 1923
Aston Martin 1486 cc. Event Entry No: 21. Driver: Halford, Maj. F.B. Finished: 1st. in Class C. Place: Caerphilly Hillclimb. Date: 29.6.23

Sir Henry Halford, British physician, 19th century. Artist: J Cochran
Sir Henry Halford, British physician, 19th century. Halford (1766-1844) attended King George III in his final illness from 1810 until Georges death in 1820

Sir Henry Halford 1766 To 1844 English Physician & President Of Royal College Of Surgeons Engraved By J. Cochran After H. Room

Halfords Curry sauce, 1900
An advert for Halfords curry sauce-makes a perfect curry immediately, of hot or cold meat. Date: 1900

Halford, Lord and Lady Trenchard and de Havilland
From left: Major Frank Halford, Lord and Lady Trenchard and Sir Geoffrey de Havilland in front of the first prototype de Havilland Comet airliner, 1 March 1950, following their flight

Sir Henry Halford
SIR HENRY HALFORD medical, President of the Royal College of Physicians Date: 1766 - 1844

Gloucester staff outing by charabanc - Halford Cycle Co. Ltd
Gloucester staff members of the Halford Cycle Co. Ltd about to set out on an outing by charabanc to Malmesbury. Date: late 1920s

LIEUT. -COL. HALFORD FELLOWES BENGAL STAFF CORPS Died of Dysentery at Kala Chupri
LIEUT.-COL. HALFORD FELLOWES BENGAL STAFF CORPS Died of Dysentery at Kala Chupri, Afghanistan, April 9, ENGRAVING 1879

Halford lecture at the Hatfield Branch, 10 March 1976. From left: Charles Abell, OBE, FSLAET, CEng, FRAeS, RAeS President 1976-1977; Dr M

Prior to the 1950 Wilbur Wright lecture. From left: George Edwards, Major G.P. Bulman, C.G. Grey and Major Frank Halford. Date: 1950

Lady and Lord Trenchard, de Havilland Halford
From left: Lady and Lord Trenchard, Sir Geoffrey de Havilland and Major Frank Halford in front of the first prototype de Havilland Comet airliner, 1 March 1950, following their flight

Lieut. -col. Halford Fellowes Bengal Staff Corps Died Of Dysentery At Kala Chupri
Lieut.-col. Halford Fellowes Bengal Staff Corps Died Of Dysentery At Kala Chupri, Afghanistan, April 9, Engraving 1879

Captain Halford, 5th Dragoon Guards. Charles Aug. Drake Halford, full-length portrait, wearing uniform, (with gun and sword), facing left, standing beside horse. Date 1855

Captain Halford, 5th Dragoons. Captain Charles Aug. Drake Halford, full-length portrait, facing left, wearing uniform, seated on horse. Date 1855

The Halford Hewitt Cup
Sketches of golfers competing in the Halford-Hewitt Cup. Date: 1934

Halford-Hewitt golfing championship at Deal
Eight photographs showing various pairs competing in the golf competiton at Deal. Date: 1935

Napier Halford Dagger III engine, three quarter front view

Napier Halford Dagger engine

Robin Hood and his men on a music sheet
Robin Hood and his Merry Men depicted on a music sheet entitled The Musical Bouquet. The music itself is for a new song, The Merry Sherwood Ranger, composed by Alexander Lee to words by J Halford

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"Exploring the Legacy of Halford: From French Artificial Fishing Flies to Aviation Pioneers" Halford, a name that encompasses a rich tapestry of history and accomplishments across various fields. One might associate it with the world of fishing, where Halford flies have become renowned as exquisite French artificial fishing flies. However, delve deeper into the annals of time, and you will encounter Major Frank Bernard Halford CBE FRAeS (1894-1955), an esteemed figure in aviation. Alongside Whittle, de Havilland, and Walker, he played a pivotal role in shaping the industry's trajectory. In August 1914, Captain Halford found himself amidst the chaos of war as part of the 9th Lancers at Elouge. Courageously facing adversity on the battlefield became emblematic of his character. Yet his passion for flight soared even higher. The second de Havilland DH88 Comet G-ACSR stood ready for takeoff under his watchful eye. This aircraft would mark another milestone in aviation history. Beyond his military exploits and engineering marvels, Captain Halford left an indelible mark on Stratford-on-Avon CV36 5 Map. His presence resonated through every corner; perhaps it was here that he sought solace from life's turbulence. But there is more to this multifaceted name than meets the eye. A surprising connection emerges between Halfords Curry sauce from 1900 and Small School in Halford Salop - both seemingly unrelated yet intertwined by their association with honourable Lady Mary Windsor Clive. As we traverse further into this captivating narrative, Fox Hunting beckons us to explore its allure at "the Meet at Crossroads. " Shropshire SY7 9 Map becomes our guidepost as we immerse ourselves in this timeless tradition cherished by many generations past.