January Collection (page 2)

The Death of Ellen Bright at Wombwells Menagerie, 1850
Engraving showing Ellen Bright (1832-1850), a Lion Queen animal trainer, being attacked by a tiger during the course of a performance at Wombwells Menagerie, Chatham, January 1850

Arsenal vs. Mansfield Town, F. A. Cup Fourth Round, 1929
Photograph showing the Mansfield Town goalkeeper jumping highest to punch clear the ball and deny an Arsenal attack during the F.A. Cup fourth round tie at Highbury, 26th January 1929

Edward VII Hunting Birds
Edward as Prince of Wales shooting at Birchills Wood during his visit to Chatsworth

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Glen Nevis. The frozen Lower Falls located Glen Nevis under the shadow of Ben Nevis

Marriage of Henry Tudor
The wedding ceremony of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York united the Houses of York and Lancaster

Fishing vessels and small yachts accompany the Golden Hind, at anchor in Brixham Harbour, South Devon, England. January 2009

Jean, Duke of Berry, exchanging gifts and feasting with his family and friends in January
BOOK OF HOURS: JANUARY. Jean, Duke of Berry, exchanging gifts and feasting with his family and friends in January. Illumination from the 15th century manuscript of the Tres Riches Heures of Jean

Scott at Amundsens Tent
Scotts team arrive at the South Pole to find that Amundsens crew have beaten them to it; frozen and demoralised, they perished weeks later

Captain Oates 1912
LAWRENCE EDWARD GRACE OATES Member of Captain Scotts expedition which reached the South Pole in January 1912; lost his life in a blizzard on the return trip

The Graphic, 23rd January 1915, Christmas truce
Page from The Graphic, 23rd January 1915 - the Power of Peace in the Time of War. The Christmas 1914 truce, and a crucifix in a shell-torn area of war. Date: 23rd January 1915

The Presidents Putter 1928
A cartoon by Mel featuring some of the competitors in the Presidentss Putter. The matchplay competition is held every January at the Rye Golf Club in East Sussex

Cover design, Popular Aviation and Aeronautics Magazine, showing a passenger plane coming in to land at an airport at night. January 1929

Chloroform / Experiment
Hannah Greener, who became the first fatality under chloroform anasethesia during a minor operation to have a toe nail removed

Caesar Crosses Rubicon
Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, marking the frontier of his province, thus symbolising his intention to invade Italy

Crofters of Lewis Riot
The crofters of Lewis, in the Hebrides, riot against enclosures by landowners : the Riot Act is read at Aignish Farm, near Stornoway

January - A year of good reading ahead. Poster for statewide WPA Library Project, Illinois, showing a child pulling a sled full of books toward a house. Date between 1936 and 1941

Three art deco fashion sketches, London, 1921
Three fashion sketches, London, 1921. (Left: from Marshall and Snelgrove a georgette or crepe de chin. Middle: from Dickens and Jones a crepe de chine gown embellished with a floral motif)

Horstead Watermill, on the River Bure, Norfolk, was one of the most beautiful weatherboarded wooden mills in England. Tragically destroyed by fire on 23 January 1963

Midsummer Nights Dream
Theatre programme cover for a performance at Her Majestys Theatre on 10th January 1900

Vatican Council / 1870
The Ecclesiastical Council at Rome

Zulu War Rorkes Drift
RORKEs DRIFT Chard and Bromhead with their men, the morning after the Zulu attack

Rich evening sunlight at Great Staple Tor, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England. Winter (January)

Ufos / Cowichan / Kendall
In a hospital at Cowichan, Vancouver Island, Canada, nurse Doreen Kendall draws back the curtains and sees this hovering UFO with occupants

Publication on the death of Queen Victoria 1901
Front cover reporting on the death of Her Majesty Queen Victoria in The Queen, The Ladys Newspaper & Court Chronicle, dated 26 January 1901, four days after her death

Beagle A. 61 Terrier 2 G-ASAC
Beagle A.61 Terrier 2 G-ASAC (msn B.606, ex WE587), of the Airways Aero Club. Auster converted a number of ex- Army aircraft which became the Auster 6B

The Nine Maidens stone circle, otherwise known as the Seventeen Brothers on Belstone Common in Northern Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England. January 2009

Inspector Alice B Clayden outside Buckingham Palace
Woman police officer, Inspector Alice Bertha Clayden, outside Buckingham Palace on 2 January 1928. Her brother Sergeant Alfred William Clayden (second from left)

Inspector Alice B Clayden outside Buckingham Palace
Woman police officer, Inspector Alice Bertha Clayden (second from right), outside Buckingham Palace on 2 January 1928. Her brother Sergeant Alfred William Clayden (second from left)

Winter Morning by Muriel Dawson -- two children out walking in the snow with three dogs. Date: 1941

POOL HALL, 1929. An unidentified American pool hall, photographed 31 January 1929

CM11 7393 Andrew Summers, Austin Ulster Special, PW 7163
Andrew Summers, Austin Ulster Special, PW 7163, VSCC, New Year Driving Tests, Brooklands, January 2016, 31st January, 2016, Brooklands, cars, Chris McEvoy, cjm-photography, competition, Fun

Bristol Britannia 314 CF-CZA Empress of Buenos Aires
Bristol Britannia 314, CF-CZA, Empress of Buenos Aires, of Canadian Pacific Airlines, making its maiden flight from Sydenham Airport on 11 January 1958

The Loss Book at Lloyds of London, 1877
Engraving showing a group of Lloyds underwriters consulting the Loss Book in their offices, after a bad spell of storms in the winter of 1876-7

Start Point Lighthouse in South Devon, England. January 2009

Crocodiles of a Squadron, 141st Regt, R. A. C. (The Buffs)
Photograph: Crocodiles of a Squadron, 141st Regt, R. A. C. (The Buffs) Supporting the 1st Rifle Brigade in the Attack on St Joost, 21st January 1945

Wrapper design, Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
Wrapper design, first monthly instalment of the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, with illustrations by George Cruikshank, dated January 1846. 1846

Shirley Temple starring in Captain January
Shirley Temple (1926-2014) starring in Captain January (American musical comedy-drama film directed by David Butler), 1936 - 20th Century-Fox Film Corporation Production. Date: 1936

CM11 7426 Frazer Sloan, Trojan Utility
Frazer Sloan, Trojan Utility, ADV 3774, VSCC, New Year Driving Tests, Brooklands, January 2016, 31st January, 2016, Brooklands, cars, Chris McEvoy, cjm-photography, competition, Fun, historic cars

Official wording, Apprenticeship Indenture
Official wording of an Apprenticeship Indenture, between John Henry Watson of 3 Newland Street, Derby, and Messrs John Davis & Son (Derby) Limited

Wedding of Pamela Mountbatten to David Hicks
Lady Pamela Mountbatten (born 1929), younger daughter of Lord Louis Mountbatten, emerging with her groom, David Hicks (1929 - 1998) from Romsey Abbey during a snowstorm on their wedding day

Soyuz docking mission, news reports, 1969
Front-page Western news reports on the Soviet Soyuz docking mission of January 1969, the first time two manned spacecraft had docked

Richat Structure, satellite image. North is at top. Desert sands are pale yellow/white (top left and lower right), while less sandy, rocky areas are green, and volcanic rocks are blue

Lord Brooke, later 6th Earl of Warwick
Lord Brooke (Leopold Guy Francis Maynard Greville, 1882-1928) who married Miss Elfrida Marjorie Eden on 29 April 1909 at St Margarets Church, Westminster

The Harley-Scope Mine-Detector by William Heath Robinson
A crackpot invention dreamed up Heath Robinson, allowing a British machine to suspend a stethoscope wearing doctor over the ground, in an attempt to locate the snug dug outs of the German enemy

Diagram of the Wright Brothers aeroplane
A diagram from 1908 showing a perspective view of the Wright Brothers aeroplane. Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first flight on December 17th 1903, covering 36 metres in 12 seconds

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Ballachulish. Sailing boats moored on Loch Leven, looking towards Beinn Bhan, Sgorr Bhan and Sgorr Dhearg

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Corran. The Corran ferry port with hoarfrost covered woodland behind

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Glen Dochart. Highland Cattle brave the elements of a harsh winter environment in Glen Dochart

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"January: A Journey Through Time and Triumphs" As the new year dawns, we find ourselves transported to a bygone era filled with remarkable moments. The mention of the Carbolic Smoke Ball takes us back to an age when remedies were unconventional yet intriguing. In the world of arts, Gilbert & Sullivan Operas captivated audiences with their enchanting melodies and witty librettos. The D'Oyly Carte Souvenir reminds us of those magical nights spent immersed in these timeless performances. The roar of engines fills the air as we witness the thrilling 1960 Monaco Grand Prix. Jo Bonnier leads a pack of legendary racers like Jack Brabham, Tony Brooks, Stirling Moss, Chris Bristow, etching their names into racing history at the start line. Moving on from speed to strength, we delve into monumental engineering feats such as The Building of Tyne Bridge in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. This architectural marvel stands tall as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance. Wandering through artistic realms brings us face-to-face with W. Heath Robinson's whimsical creations that tickle our imagination and bring smiles to our faces. We then embark on daring adventures alongside Edmund Hillary & Tenzing Norgay who conquered Mount Everest – a triumph that echoes through time inspiring generations to push beyond limits and conquer their own mountains. Our journey takes an unexpected turn as we encounter Leon Trotsky seeking refuge in Mexico during tumultuous times - reminding us of both political upheavals and resilience against adversity. From politics to industry, Scunthorpe Iron Works symbolizes the might and innovation behind industrial powerhouses that shaped nations' economies while Buchanan's Whisky Advert transports us back to an era where craftsmanship met indulgence in every sip. The echoes of battle resonate as we revisit Zulu War's Rorke's Drift - a tale etched in bravery where outnumbered soldiers stood their ground against all odds, showcasing the indomitable spirit of human courage.