Hansen Collection

Fire at 298 Old Brompton Road, London SW5, 25 February 1956. An escape ladder is extended to the second floor, with Sub Officer Kirby of A9 Fulham carrying a 19-month-old child

The Norwegian Flag at the South Pole, 1911
Photograph showing Lt. Helmer Hansen, of the Amundsen Antarctic Expedition of 1910-12, standing with his sledge, dog team and Norwegian flag at the South Pole, December 1911

James Abram Garfield (1831-1881). American politician. 20th President of the United States (1881). Portrait (1881) by Ole Peter Hansen Balling (1823-1906). National Portrait Gallery. Washington D.C

Roald Amundsen and his men aboard the Fram, Hobart, 1912
First men to reach the South Pole; from left to right: Sverre Hassel, Oscar Wisting, Roald Amundsen, Olaf Bjaalund and Helmer Hansen

HANSENs TYPEWRITER / 1880
The remarkable typewriter invented by Rasmus Hans Malling Johan Hansen (1835 - 1890) in 1865, using a completely novel writing ball system

Amundsen & Team / Hobart
Amundsen and his team at Hobart (from l to r: Helmer Hansen, Bjaaland, Amundsen, Wisting, Hassel)

Portrait of the writer, poet and composer Erik Gustaf Geijer (1783-1847). Creator: Hansen, Hans Peter (1829-1899)
Portrait of the writer, poet and composer Erik Gustaf Geijer (1783-1847). Private Collection

Portrait of Carl Georg Lange (1834-1900). Private Collection

Portrait of the Violinist Cecilia Hansen (1897-1989), 1922. Artist: Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930)
Portrait of the Violinist Cecilia Hansen (1897-1989), 1922. From a private collection

British and Norwegian bases in the South Pole. The routes taken by Captain Amunsden and Captain Scott. The Norwegian base was on the Bay of Whales, the British Base was at Roberston Bay

Route taken to the South Pole by different expeditions
Route taken to the South Pole by Captain Roald Amunsden. He led the first expedition to traverse the Northwest Passage by sea, from 1903 to 1906, and the first expedition to the South Pole in 1911

Skaters on a Frozen Pond, 1905 (oil on canvas)
827210 Skaters on a Frozen Pond, 1905 (oil on canvas) by Hansen, Sigvard (1859-1938); 49.5x67.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Skaters on a Frozen Pond. Sigvard Hansen (b.1859). Oil on canvas

Norman Lasse Hansen, Michael Morkov, Christian Rasmus Quaade and Casper Von Folsach Denmark London 2012 Olympic Games, Cycling Track, Mens Team Persuit Stratford, London

Brendan Hansen Mens 100m Breaststroke Mens 100m Breaststroke Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 09 August 2008 USA Date: 09 August 2008

Steve Hansen (Head Coach) England V New Zealand Rugby Union England V NZ Rugby UnionQbe International Twickenham, Middlesex, England 01 December 2012 QBE INTERNATIONALS Date: 01 December 2012

Steve Hansen New Zealand Assistant Coach England V New Zealand, Investec Challenge Twickenham, Middlesex, England 21 November 2009 Date: 21 November 2009

Ashia Hansen Triple Jump 16 July 1997 Date: 16 July 1997

Soren Hansen & Graeme Mcdowell 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla Golf Club Louisville, Kentucky, USA 21 September 2008 Date: 21 September 2008

Soren Hansen & Lee Westwood Europe 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla Golf Club Louisville, Kentucky, USA 20 September 2008 Date: 20 September 2008

Lee Westwood & Soren Hansen 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla, 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla Golf Club Louisville, Kentucky, USA 20 September 2008 Date: 20 September 2008

Anders Hansen & Caddie With Volvo PGA Trophy Volvo PGA Championship Wentworth Golf Club, Virginia Water, England 26 May 2002 Date: 26 May 2002

Soren Hansen & Jose Maria Olazabal Europe 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla Golf Club Louisville, Kentucky, USA 17 September 2008 Date: 17 September 2008

Soren Hansen & Mohammad Ali 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla Golf Club Louisville, Kentucky, USA 18 September 2008 Date: 18 September 2008

Anders Hansen Sinks Winning Putt Bmw PGA Championship Bmw PGA Championship Wentworth Club, Surrey, England 27 May 2007 Date: 27 May 2007

Anders Hansen Champion Bmw PGA Championship Bmw PGA Championship Wentworth Club, Surrey, England 27 May 2007 Date: 27 May 2007

Anders Hansen With Trophy Bmw PGA Championship Bmw PGA Championship Wentworth Club, Surrey, England 27 May 2007 Date: 27 May 2007

Anders Hansen & Justin Rose Bmw PGA Championship Bmw PGA Championship Wentworth Club, Surrey, England 27 May 2007 Date: 27 May 2007

Anders Hansen Denmark Volvo PGA Championship Volvo PGA, Wentworth 29 May 2000 Date: 29 May 2000

Soren Hansen On The 4th Tee Open Championship British Open Championship Muirfield Golf Course, Gullan, Scotland 21 July 2002 Date: 21 July 2002

Soren Hansen Denmark British Open Championship Muirfield Golf Course, Gullan, Scotland 20 July 2002 Date: 20 July 2002

Attack on the Stagecoach, (oil on canvas)
650434 Attack on the Stagecoach, (oil on canvas) by Hansen, Herman Wendleborg (1854-1924); 81.2x121.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Attack on the Stagecoach)

A Good Book, (oil on canvas)
823552 A Good Book, (oil on canvas) by Hansen, Adolf Heinrich (1859-1942); 61x77.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Good Book. Adolf Heinrich Hansen (1859-1942). Oil on canvas

Fredensborg, 1896 (oil on canvas)
823444 Fredensborg, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Hansen, Adolf Heinrich (1859-1942); 66x80.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fredensborg. Adolf Heinrich Hansen (1859-1942). Oil on canvas

Square with Caryatids in the Grounds of the Villa Farnese
823396 Square with Caryatids in the Grounds of the Villa Farnese, Caprarola; Piazzale delle Cariatidi nel parco di Palazzo Farnese a Caprarola, (oil on canvas) by Hansen

The Houses of Parliament, Vienna (engraving)
2774141 The Houses of Parliament, Vienna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Houses of Parliament, Vienna)

Roskilde Cathedral, Denmark, 1874 (oil on canvas)
651379 Roskilde Cathedral, Denmark, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Hansen, Heinrich (1821-90); 39.1x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Roskilde Cathedral, Denmark. Heinrich Hansen (1821-1890)

The Late Arrival, 1894 (oil on canvas)
659615 The Late Arrival, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Hansen, Hans Nikolaj (1853-1923); 47x60.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Arrival. Hans Nikolai Hansen (1853-1923). Oil on canvas

Miss Sylvia Storey, Countess Poulett
Countess Poulett, formerly stage star Miss Sylvia Storey, photographed after the announcement of her engagement to Major Percy Hansen

International Woman Suffrage Alliance of Officers
International gathering of well-known workers for womens franchise: prominent representatives of the suffrage societies who attended the international woman suffrage alliance board of officers

A Good Book, 1899 (oil on canvas)
659660 A Good Book, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Hansen, Anne Marie (1852-1941); 79.5x78.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Danish, out of copyright

The New Exchange, Vienna (engraving)
2774071 The New Exchange, Vienna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Exchange, Vienna)

Grand Duchess Maria Fyodorovna with children, Nicholas Alexandrovich, George... c. 1875
Grand Duchess Maria Fyodorovna with children, Nicholas Alexandrovich, George Alexandrovich and Xenia Alexandrovna, c. 1875. Private Collection

Portrait of the Princeess Dagmar of Denmark (1847-1928), 1866. Private Collection

Signe and Henriette Hansen, sisters of the artist, 1826. Found in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Little Girl, Elise Kobke, with a Cup in front of her, 1850. Found in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

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Greece, Attica, Athens, National Library of Greece

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Greece, Attica, Athens, National Library of Greece

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Greece, Attica, Athens, Zappeion Exhibition and Congress Hall, in the National Gardens

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"Hansen: A Legacy of Exploration, Innovation, and Resilience" From the fiery streets of London to the icy landscapes of Antarctica, the name Hansen has left an indelible mark throughout history. It all began with a fateful fire at 298 Old Brompton Road in London SW5, a tragic event that would shape the family's destiny. Fast forward to 1911 when the Norwegian flag proudly fluttered at the South Pole, marking Roald Amundsen's triumphant conquest. Onboard his trusted vessel Fram in Hobart just a year later, Amundsen and his men embodied the spirit of adventure synonymous with Hansen. But it wasn't only exploration that defined this remarkable surname; innovation was also their forte. The invention of Hansen's typewriter in 1880 revolutionized communication and paved the way for progress in countless industries. The allure of imagination found its place on Amazing Stories' sci-fi magazine cover featuring "City Beneath the Sea, " captivating readers worldwide. This glimpse into fantastical realms mirrored Hansen's boundless curiosity about what lay beyond our known world. Meanwhile, Steve Hansen emerged as a prominent figure as Head Coach leading teams towards victory on rugby fields across nations—a testament to resilience and leadership ingrained within every member bearing this name. As fate intertwined stories once again, another fire erupted at 298 Old Brompton Road—perhaps reminding us that even amidst adversity, there is strength to rebuild and forge ahead. Inextricably linked to exploration is collaboration—the British and Norwegian bases united under one purpose at the South Pole—an embodiment of shared dreams transcending borders for scientific advancement and human achievement. Reflecting upon different expeditions' routes taken towards reaching Earth's southernmost point reveals not only geographical paths but also echoes of courage etched into history by those who dared venture into uncharted territories—like true Hansens do.