Lanz Collection

Amidst the chaos of World War I, a pivotal moment unfolded in Southfields as the Zeppelin airship, a symbol of German power, met its demise

Lanz Collection: Zeppelin airship shot down, Southfields, WW1

Zeppelin airship shot down, Southfields, WW1
Zeppelin (Schutte-Lanz) airship shot down by Captain William Leefe Robinson VC, as seen through a telescope from Southfields, 3 September 1916, First World War. Painting by Walter Hunt. 1916

Lanz Collection: 9. 15 cm leichtes Minenwerfer System Lanz trench mortars

9. 15 cm leichtes Minenwerfer System Lanz trench mortars
A pair of captured German 9.15 cm leichtes Minenwerfer System Lanz trench mortars. Date: circa 1917-1918

Lanz Collection: Schutte-Lanz S. L. 1 rigid airship

Schutte-Lanz S. L. 1 rigid airship
Schutte-Lanz SL.1 rigid airship, designed and Built by the Schutte-Lanz company, set-up by Johann Schutte and Karl Lanz. The SL.1 was Built largely from wood with a geodesic framework

Lanz Collection: Victoria Cross - Lieutenant William Leefe Robinson

Victoria Cross - Lieutenant William Leefe Robinson (1895-1918) (Royal Flying Corp) - awarded for most conspicuous bravery

Lanz Collection: The Courtyard of the Palazzo Vecchio - Verrocchios Fountain

The Courtyard of the Palazzo Vecchio - Verrocchios Fountain
The Courtyard of the Palazzo Vecchio with Verrocchios Fountain in the centre. Through the open doorway a glimpse is obtained of the Loggia dei Lanz. Date: 1905

Lanz Collection: Zeppelin in flames as seen through telescope

Zeppelin in flames as seen through telescope from Southfields, September 3rd 1916. Signed Walter Hunt.This relates to the Zeppelin raid on the night 2nd/3rd September 1916

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Amidst the chaos of World War I, a pivotal moment unfolded in Southfields as the Zeppelin airship, a symbol of German power, met its demise. Witnessed through the lens of a telescope, the Schutte-Lanz S.L.1 rigid airship, infamous for its size and destructive capability, was engulfed in flames. This historic event marked a significant victory for the British forces, with Lieutenant William Leefe Robinson earning the Victoria Cross for his role in the shootdown. The Courtyard of the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, a world away from the battlefield, stood silent as Verrocchio's Fountain bore witness to the news. The Zeppelin's fiery descent left an indelible mark on history, a reminder of the relentless conflict that consumed Europe. Yet, amidst the destruction, hope and resilience prevailed, as the human spirit continued to defy the odds.