Johnson Collection (page 2)

Amy Johnson, pilot, c1930s (1936)
Amy Johnson, British aviator, c1920s-c1930s (1936). Johnson created a new record for a solo flight from London to Cape Town, completing the trip in 4 days, 6 hours and 54 minutes

Celia Johnson (1908 - 1982), British actress of stage and screen

Samuel Johnson / Temple
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON " Dr Johnsons Staircase" at the writers old home in Inner Temple Lane, London Date: 1709 - 1784

Costume design by Gertrude A. Johnson for showgirl in blue gown, New York, 1920s Date: 1920s

Apatura iris, purple emperor
Plate 20 from Illustrations of British Butterflies and their Larvae (1892) by Theo Johnson. Cropped image of illustration

Thomas Johnson
THOMAS JOHNSON American revolutionary leader

FORT NIAGARA, 1759. The French surrender of Fort Niagara, on the eastern shore of the Niagara River, to British forces led by Sir William Johnson during the French and Indian War, 26 July 1759

Actresses on National Service, 1939
Cast members of Tony Draws a Horse at the Comedy Theatre in London pictured in their other war roles. Miss Kay Astor (centre) is a nurse

Boswell and Johnson walking down Fleet Street, London
Engraving showing Dr. Samuel Johnson and James Boswell walking, arm in arm, along Fleet Street in London

China / Russians & British
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON standing for an hour in Uttoxeter market-place in penance for refusing, as a boy, when asked by his father to sell books there

Richard Savage / Van Gucht
RICHARD SAVAGE English poet and playwright, friend of Dr Samuel Johnson

Sir Charles Brooke / Vfair
SIR CHARLES ANTHONY JOHNSON BROOKE Second Rajah of Sarawak, after his uncle

Amy Johnson / Cig Card
Amy Johnson (Mrs Mollison), pioneer British aviator who made several record flights - seen here in 1935

Grub Street, London, C18
Grub Street, near Moorfields, described by Dr. Johnson as much inhabited by writers of small histories, dictionaries and temporary poems. It was named Milton Street in 1830

Andrew Johnson (Chappel)
ANDREW JOHNSON American statesman, president 1865-1869

Dr Johnson / Highland Tour
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON With Boswell, during their Highland tour

Dr Johnson / Mitre / Boswell
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON With Boswell at the Mitre Tavern

Battle of the Thames, 1833
1576321 Battle of the Thames, 1833; (add.info.: American forces fighting Tecumseh's Indian confederation. In the center Col. R. M. Johnson shoots Tecumseh who has raised his tomahawk)

Collapse of a railroad bridge during Presidential visit, 1866
1576637 Collapse of a railroad bridge during Presidential visit, 1866; (add.info.: Appalling calamity at Johnstown, Pa. on Friday, Sept)

Esther Johnson, 1681 ? 1729. English friend of Jonathan Swift, known as Stella. From Gullivers Travels published c.1875
2963108 Esther Johnson, 1681 ? 1729. English friend of Jonathan Swift, known as Stella. From Gullivers Travels published c.1875; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Facsimile of a corrected letter by Samuel Johnson, 1780 (engraving)
5309210 Facsimile of a corrected letter by Samuel Johnson, 1780 (engraving); (add.info.: Facsimile of a corrected letter by Samuel Johnson)

Man and dogs on rail cart trip from Shelton to Nome, 1912. Creator: Unknown
Man and dogs on rail cart trip from Shelton to Nome, 1912. Walter W. Johnson, a mining engineer and designer of gold and tin dredges

Nyasaland and its People -- In Jumbe's Town, Kota Kota, 1890. Creator: H.H. Johnson
Nyasaland and its People -- In Jumbe's Town, Kota Kota, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Nyasaland and its People -- A Nyasa Arab, 1890. Creator: H.H. Johnson
Nyasaland and its People -- A Nyasa Arab, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Nyasaland and its People -- Jumbe's Fort on Lake Nyasa, 1890. Creator: H.H. Johnson
Nyasaland and its People -- Jumbe's Fort on Lake Nyasa, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Nyasaland and its People -- The Livingstone Mountains North End of Lake Nyasa, 1890. Creator: H.H. Johnson
Nyasaland and its People -- The Livingstone Mountains North End of Lake Nyasa, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Cartoon: "Hark! Hark! The Dogs Do Bark", c1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Cartoon: "Hark! Hark! The Dogs Do Bark", c1914. First World War propaganda, with note by Walter Emanuel'. Map of Europe with the principal protagonists depicted as dogs

The Angels Whisper - painted by J. J. Jenkins, 1850. Creators: Horace Harral, K. Johnson
The Angels Whisper - painted by J. J. Jenkins, 1850. Exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water Colours. The scene is the cabin of a peasant

Tom Davies bookseller
Thomas Davies bookshop in Russell Street. Tom Davies, bookseller, actor and author and friend of Boswell and Johnson, who amongst other works wrote The Life of Garrick (1780)

Dickinson & Johnson music hall Crystal Tank artistes
Alice Dickinson and Queenie Johnson music hall swimmers and tank performers. High divers and ornamental swimmers. ?Wonderful performances in a small tank.? Date: circa 1904

Johnson Map Of Palestine Israel Holy Land Topography
Johnson, Map of Palestine, Israel, Holy Land

Massachusetts, Boston, North End, Captain Johnson's Historic Chocolate on Unity Street near the Paul Revere Mall

Woman in white dress, pink fichu and corsage, pink bonnet-chapeau. Handcoloured lithograph by A. Carrache after an illustration by Francois-Claudius Compte-Calix from Les Modes Parisienne sous le

Rita Johnson in Dolly Tree outfit from The Golden Fleecing
Rita Johnson in a Dolly Tree outfit from The Golden Fleecing (1940) Date: 1940

Boxing match, Jack Johnson v Jess Willard, Havana, Cuba
Jack Johnson (1878-1946), nicknamed the Galveston Giant, African-American world heavyweight champion boxer, 1908-1915, in the world heavyweight title match (in Havana)

Amy Johnson alongside a Zogling primary glider
Amy Johnson CBE (1903-1941) - pioneering English female pilot (the first woman to fly solo from London to Australia) standing beside a Kegel-built Zogling primary glider, near Wendover

Christmas-Time, The Blodgett Family, 1864. Creator: Eastman Johnson
Christmas-Time, The Blodgett Family, 1864

J. J. Johnson, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 1993. Creator: Brian Foskett
J.J.Johnson, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 1993

Amy Johnson broadcasting from Croydon Airport, 1930, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Amy Johnson broadcasting from Croydon Airport, 1930, (1933). In 1930, British aviator Johnson (1903-1941) became the first woman to fly solo from Britain to Australia in her DH60 Moth aeroplane Jason

Mr. Davies Shop, Russell Street, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Mr. Davies Shop, Russell Street, (1881). The bookshop of bookseller and author Thomas Davies (c1713-1785) at Russell Street in Covent Garden, London

Fall / Schipperke / 1964
GRETHEL OF OLDWAY Owned by Johnson. Colour: white. Date: 1964

Uppingham School, 1923. Uppingham public school, founded with Oakham School in 1584 by Robert Johnson, the Archdeacon of Leicester

A Kikuyu warrior, Kenya, 1936. Artist: Martin Johnson
A Kikuyu warrior, Kenya, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Dr Johnson and Boswell in Fleet Street, (1884). Artist: Charles Green
Dr Johnson and Boswell in Fleet Street, (1884). Boswell: I talked of the cheerfulness of Fleet Street, owing to the constant quick succession of people which we perceive passing through it

The dandy horse, c1818. The dandy or hobby horse was the forerunner of the bicycle and was invented by Baron von Drais in France in 1817

CARTOON: VIETNAM WAR, 1964. Stick em up! Cartoon comment on the difficulties
CARTOON: VIETNAM WAR, 1964. " Stick em up!" Cartoon comment on the difficulties posed by Viet Cong guerrilla warfare to the American military

Land of Matrimony

Samuel Johnson & George III
In February 1767 Samuel Johnson was honoured by a private conversation with his Majesty George III in the library at the Queen's House. Date: 1931

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"Johnson: A Legacy of Pioneers, Pilots, and Champions" Amy Johnson's music sheet takes flight as she soars through the skies, a pioneering English pilot who defied all odds. Remembering Clarence "Kelly" Leonard Johnson, an esteemed engineer and fellow aviator (1910-1990). In 1930, Amy Johnson captivated the world with her daring feats in aviation. Celebrating the remarkable achievements of Amy Johnson CBE (1903-1941), an iconic female pilot standing tall amidst her accomplishments. Jermaine Beckford and Daniel Johnson triumphantly celebrate in front of adoring fans, etching their names into sporting history. Jack Johnson trades his racing motor car for boxing gloves as he enters the ring to face formidable opponents. Step back in time with William Johnson, a skilled wig maker whose London trade card showcases his craftsmanship. The indomitable spirit of Jack Johnson shines through as he battles it out in a thrilling boxing match that leaves spectators awestruck. Witnessing the devastating damage inflicted upon Canterbury Cathedral Library during World War II's Baedeker Blitz serves as a poignant reminder of our shared history. Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard the pirate, comes alive through Charles Johnson's line engraving from 1742 - forever immortalized in tales of adventure on high seas.