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"Hector: A Tale of Heroism, Tragedy, and Legacy" In the epic tale and Andromache, their love blossomed amidst the chaos of the Trojan War

Background imageHector Collection: Mrs MacDonald Buchanan with Mr Hector MacDonald

Mrs MacDonald Buchanan with Mr Hector MacDonald
Catherine MacDonald Buchanan (b. 1895) was the only surviving child of James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington. Here she is pictured at the family seat, Lavington House

Background imageHector Collection: Advert for Hector Powe

Advert for Hector Powe
Tailor Hector Powe advertises uniforms for women. Date: 1939

Background imageHector Collection: MRS ALEXANDER

MRS ALEXANDER Annie French Hector) Irish wife of archeologist, after whose death she wrote nearly 50 novels and hymns including All things bright & beautiful Date: 1818 - 1895

Background imageHector Collection: BERLIOZ FANTIN LATOUR

BERLIOZ FANTIN LATOUR
HECTOR BERLIOZ characters from his operas pay homage to the French composer on the occasion of his death Date: 1803 -1869

Background imageHector Collection: Tapestry, The Anniversary of Hector's Death, from Tournai, c. 1470-80 (wool & silk)

Tapestry, The Anniversary of Hector's Death, from Tournai, c. 1470-80 (wool & silk)
3576121 Tapestry, The Anniversary of Hector's Death, from Tournai, c.1470-80 (wool & silk) by Belgian School, (15th century); 350.5x269.2 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Background imageHector Collection: Captive Andromache, c. 1888 (oil on canvas) (see 226710 & 250633)

Captive Andromache, c. 1888 (oil on canvas) (see 226710 & 250633)
MAN62955 Captive Andromache, c.1888 (oil on canvas) (see 226710 & 250633) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); 197x407 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: widow of Hector)

Background imageHector Collection: Hector Berlioz, 1803-1869. French romantic composer. Portrait by Chase Emerson

Hector Berlioz, 1803-1869. French romantic composer. Portrait by Chase Emerson. American artist, 1874-1922
3052812 Hector Berlioz, 1803-1869. French romantic composer. Portrait by Chase Emerson. American artist, 1874-1922. by Emerson, Chase (1874-1922); Private Collection

Background imageHector Collection: The Trojan War: Achilles Tent, c. 1470 (tapestry)

The Trojan War: Achilles Tent, c. 1470 (tapestry)
CUL4897201 The Trojan War: Achilles Tent, c.1470 (tapestry) by Master of Coetivy, (Henri de Vulcop) (fl.1450-75); (add.info.: The Trojan War: Achilles Tent. ca. 1470. Left detail)

Background imageHector Collection: Achilles confronting Hector outside Troy, (oil on canvas)

Achilles confronting Hector outside Troy, (oil on canvas)
827698 Achilles confronting Hector outside Troy, (oil on canvas) by Corte, Juan de la (c.1585-1660); 195.9x309.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Achilles confronting Hector outside Troy)

Background imageHector Collection: Andromache mourning Hector, 1783

Andromache mourning Hector, 1783
PWI82870 Andromache mourning Hector, 1783 by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 58x43 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; © Peter Willi

Background imageHector Collection: Achilles pursuing Hector around the city walls of Troy (colour litho)

Achilles pursuing Hector around the city walls of Troy (colour litho)
6000256 Achilles pursuing Hector around the city walls of Troy (colour litho) by Wulff, Max (1871-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Achilles pursuing Hector around the city walls of Troy)

Background imageHector Collection: 'Andromaque pleurant Hector'(Andromache mourns Hector). Aussi appele 'La Douleur et les regrets d

"Andromaque pleurant Hector"(Andromache mourns Hector). Aussi appele "La Douleur et les regrets d
FIA5336870 " Andromaque pleurant Hector" (Andromache mourns Hector). Aussi appele " La Douleur et les regrets d Andromaque sur le corps d Hector son mari "

Background imageHector Collection: The Trojan War: Achilles Tent. ca. 1470 (tapestry)

The Trojan War: Achilles Tent. ca. 1470 (tapestry)
CUL4897495 The Trojan War: Achilles Tent. ca. 1470 (tapestry) by Flemish School, (15th century); Catedral de Zamora, Castilla y Leon, Spain; (add.info.: The Trojan War: Achilles Tent. ca. 1470)

Background imageHector Collection: The Trojan War: Achilles Tent. ca. 1470 (tapestry)

The Trojan War: Achilles Tent. ca. 1470 (tapestry)
CUL4897519 The Trojan War: Achilles Tent. ca. 1470 (tapestry) by Flemish School, (15th century); Catedral de Zamora, Castilla y Leon, Spain; (add.info.: The Trojan War: Achilles Tent. ca. 1470)

Background imageHector Collection: Les adieux d Hector et Andromaque : partant pour la guerre de Troie Hector

Les adieux d Hector et Andromaque : partant pour la guerre de Troie Hector
FIA5370211 Les adieux d Hector et Andromaque : partant pour la guerre de Troie Hector, quitte sa femme et son fils Astyanax (Hectors Farewell to Andromache)

Background imageHector Collection: Hector Taking Leave of Andromache, 1769 (oil on board)

Hector Taking Leave of Andromache, 1769 (oil on board)
7076601 Hector Taking Leave of Andromache, 1769 (oil on board) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 152.5x93 cm; Private Collection

Background imageHector Collection: The Trojan Wars: Hectors farewell to Andromache, 1892 (engraving)

The Trojan Wars: Hectors farewell to Andromache, 1892 (engraving)
3785325 The Trojan Wars: Hectors farewell to Andromache, 1892 (engraving); (add.info.: The Trojan Wars: Hectors farewell to Andromache - Liebig Company collectible card series)

Background imageHector Collection: The Shield of Achilles, used in his battle with Hector

The Shield of Achilles, used in his battle with Hector
6340132 The Shield of Achilles, used in his battle with Hector by Monticelli, Angelo (1778-1837) (after); (add.info.: The Shield of Achilles, used in his battle with Hector)

Background imageHector Collection: The farewell of Hector and Andromaque (engraving) 1864

The farewell of Hector and Andromaque (engraving) 1864
ELD5620181 The farewell of Hector and Andromaque (engraving) 1864 by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: scene: starting for the Trojan War)

Background imageHector Collection: Hector, Rt Hon Sir William V Harcourt (colour litho)

Hector, Rt Hon Sir William V Harcourt (colour litho)
5220442 Hector, Rt Hon Sir William V Harcourt (colour litho) by Gould, Francis Carruthers (1844-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector, Rt Hon Sir William V Harcourt)

Background imageHector Collection: Dash, Hector, Nero, and Lory (chromolitho)

Dash, Hector, Nero, and Lory (chromolitho)
3641816 Dash, Hector, Nero, and Lory (chromolitho) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dash, Hector, Nero, and Lory)

Background imageHector Collection: Illustration for Homers Iliad (engraving)

Illustration for Homers Iliad (engraving)
6011789 Illustration for Homers Iliad (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector coming to Troy while the Greeks)

Background imageHector Collection: The Naval Review at Spithead (engraving)

The Naval Review at Spithead (engraving)
1059825 The Naval Review at Spithead (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Review at Spithead)

Background imageHector Collection: The Crisis in Egypt, the British Fleet available to defend our Interests in the East (engraving)

The Crisis in Egypt, the British Fleet available to defend our Interests in the East (engraving)
1624105 The Crisis in Egypt, the British Fleet available to defend our Interests in the East (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Egypt)

Background imageHector Collection: Polydamus advising Hector to retire from the Trench (engraving)

Polydamus advising Hector to retire from the Trench (engraving)
973677 Polydamus advising Hector to retire from the Trench (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polydamus advising Hector to retire from the Trench)

Background imageHector Collection: Hectors armour (colour litho)

Hectors armour (colour litho)
957833 Hectors armour (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hectors armour. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHector Collection: Hector and Ajax separated by the Heralds (engraving)

Hector and Ajax separated by the Heralds (engraving)
973671 Hector and Ajax separated by the Heralds (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector and Ajax separated by the Heralds)

Background imageHector Collection: The Meeting of Hector and Andromache (engraving)

The Meeting of Hector and Andromache (engraving)
973670 The Meeting of Hector and Andromache (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Meeting of Hector and Andromache)

Background imageHector Collection: Titlepage to The Whole Works of Homer translated by George Chapman

Titlepage to The Whole Works of Homer translated by George Chapman
XJF400601 Titlepage to The Whole Works of Homer translated by George Chapman, published in 1614-16 (engraving) by Hole, William (fl)

Background imageHector Collection: Priam entreating Achilles to give up the Body of Hector (engraving)

Priam entreating Achilles to give up the Body of Hector (engraving)
2786870 Priam entreating Achilles to give up the Body of Hector (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Priam entreating Achilles to give up the Body of Hector)

Background imageHector Collection: Hector and Andromache saying their farewells (chromolitho)

Hector and Andromache saying their farewells (chromolitho)
2782774 Hector and Andromache saying their farewells (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector and Andromache saying their farewells)

Background imageHector Collection: King Priam and family after the departure of Hector

King Priam and family after the departure of Hector
King Priam and Hectors wife Andromache and son Astynanax make ritual offerings before a priest in Troy after the departure of Hector

Background imageHector Collection: Courtyard and columns of Heliopolis, Temple of Baalbek

Courtyard and columns of Heliopolis, Temple of Baalbek
Plan of the courtyard of Heliopolis, or the Temple of Baalbek, and columns in the temple and the Hexagonal court, Beqaa Valley, Lebanon

Background imageHector Collection: The corpse of Hector brought into Troy

The corpse of Hector brought into Troy. The Trojan soldiers wear helmets that resemble Phrygian caps. Priam kneels at the left, and Hectors wife Andromache and son Astyanax mourn at right

Background imageHector Collection: Battle over the corpse of Patroclus outside Troy

Battle over the corpse of Patroclus outside Troy
Greeks and Trojans battle over the naked corpse of Patroclus outside Troy. Menelaus and Ajax protected the body until Achilles could retrieve it. Combattimento pel Cadavere di Patroclo

Background imageHector Collection: Scene from Les Troyens, by Hector Berlioz, 1890 (colour litho)

Scene from Les Troyens, by Hector Berlioz, 1890 (colour litho)
LSE1080229 Scene from Les Troyens, by Hector Berlioz, 1890 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque-Musee de L Opera National de Paris

Background imageHector Collection: A fire place, c. 1904 (cast iron)

A fire place, c. 1904 (cast iron)
1194896 A fire place, c.1904 (cast iron) by Guimard, Hector (1867-1942); 91x99.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageHector Collection: An iron and wood chair designed for the Humbert de Romans Concert Hall, Paris, 1901 (iron

An iron and wood chair designed for the Humbert de Romans Concert Hall, Paris, 1901 (iron
1194954 An iron and wood chair designed for the Humbert de Romans Concert Hall, Paris, 1901 (iron, wood) by Guimard, Hector (1867-1942); 85 (height)

Background imageHector Collection: Tableaux at Cromwell House (engraving)

Tableaux at Cromwell House (engraving)
6016499 Tableaux at Cromwell House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tableaux at Cromwell House)

Background imageHector Collection: Plaque showing King Priam of Troy begging

Plaque showing King Priam of Troy begging Achilles for the body of his son Hector. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

Background imageHector Collection: Auguste Berger as Hector in Un Enfantillage, 1844

Auguste Berger as Hector in Un Enfantillage, 1844
Auguste Berger as Hector in Un Enfantillage by A-H-J Duveyrier, Theatre du Palais Royal, 1844. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollets Galerie

Background imageHector Collection: Woman in grenadiers hat called the Victory

Woman in grenadiers hat called the Victory
Woman in grenadiers bicorn called the Victory of d Estaing, after French naval hero Charles Hector, comte d Estaing. Chapeau a la Grenade dit la Conquete de Destaing; Handcoloured copperplate

Background imageHector Collection: Peter Wilkins, travelling from the Flying Island, is picked up off Cape Horn by the ship 'Hector'

Peter Wilkins, travelling from the Flying Island, is picked up off Cape Horn by the ship "Hector"
3628301 Peter Wilkins, travelling from the Flying Island, is picked up off Cape Horn by the ship " Hector" (colour litho) by Browne

Background imageHector Collection: Hector Horeaus design for Crystal Palace interior 1851

Hector Horeaus design for Crystal Palace interior 1851
An unrealised design for the Crystal Palace as presented to the Royal Commission by the French architect Hector Horeau, reproduced in the French publication L Illustration. Date: 1851



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"Hector: A Tale of Heroism, Tragedy, and Legacy" In the epic tale and Andromache, their love blossomed amidst the chaos of the Trojan War. Hector, a valiant warrior from Troy, fought fiercely to protect his beloved city against the Greeks. However, fate had other plans for him. The death by Achilles marked a turning point in the war - a moment when bravery clashed with destiny. As Achilles wielded the Shield of Achilles in battle against Hector, it became evident that even heroes have their limits. But beyond ancient myths lies another story - that of Victoria's Dogs. These loyal companions were named after victorious battles and exemplified loyalty just like Hector did towards his family and homeland. Speaking of loyalty, there was also a modern-day hero named Hector Macdonald who embodied courage and integrity. His name echoed through history as he fearlessly faced challenges head-on. Yet let us not forget about Patroclus - an integral part of Hector's mythic journey. Their intertwined destinies showcased friendship's power amidst turmoil; their bond forever etched in Homer's Iliad. Moving away from legends to reality, we find ourselves marveling at technological feats such as the Hawker Hector with its Napier Dagger III engine. This aircraft symbolized innovation merging with strength – much like our mythical hero himself. Stepping into Paris circa 1800 reveals vibrant shopfronts that once adorned this enchanting cityscape. The Gay brothers' silk store stood proud alongside Metrals clockmaker while Emeries lemonade shop offered refreshment to passersby – all reminiscent of times when commerce thrived under Parisian skies. And finally, gazing upon a rear view image of the Hawker Hector with access panels removed in 1936 reminds us that even machines require maintenance and care – just as heroes need support from those around them.