License Collection

Elizabeth Bessie Coleman (1892-1926)
Elizabeth Bessie Coleman, 1892-1926, the first female pilot of African American descent and the first person of African American descent to hold an international pilot license. Date: 1926

Photograph of a tavern license granted to Abraham Lincoln and William F. Berry at Springfield, Illinois, 6 March 1835
LINCOLNs TAVERN LICENSE. Photograph of a tavern license granted to Abraham Lincoln and William F. Berry at Springfield, Illinois, 6 March 1835

Motor car and motor buses outside Hills Hotel, The Lizard, Landewednack, Cornwall. After 1903
Great Western Railway buses with drivers, ticket inspector and passengers. A woman is seated on top of the larger bus, with luggage

AJEP W-8 Tailwind G-BALR
AJEP W-8 Tailwind Series 1 G-BALR (msn TW4-381), at Southend Airport in October 1977. This aircraft was destroyed when it flew into Steeple, Scoat Fell, in bad weather on 29 February 1984

The Seven Stars Inn, Manchester, 1906 (coloured photo)
XJF466265 The Seven Stars Inn, Manchester, 1906 (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Royal Licence and Copyright for Encyclopaedia Londinesis, 19th century. 19th century. Creator: Anon
Royal Licence and Copyright for Encyclopaedia Londinesis, 19th century

Cremorne as it will be under future regulations (engraving)
610380 Cremorne as it will be under future regulations (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Piasecki Vertol CH-21C 83 17
Bundeswehr Heer (German Army) - Piasecki (Vertol) CH-21C 83 17 (msn WG17), one of 32 built under license by Weser Flugzeugbau for the West German Army, at Niedermendig, circa 1970

Watercarrier with his license GR 198 (Georgius Rex), from
740565 Watercarrier with his license GR 198 (Georgius Rex), from The Costumes of Great Britain; Rare and convincing view of the working classes at work, 1808 (colour litho) by Pyne

The Delights of the Captive Balloon, a Reply to a Recent Suggestion (engraving)
1040465 The Delights of the Captive Balloon, a Reply to a Recent Suggestion (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Delights of the Captive Balloon)

Justices visit Clairville Stadium after a second application for a drinks license was due to be heard. 15th May 1992

All-Weather Fisherman Date: 1950

Pile of License Plates Date: 1933

THE OLD BULL AND BUSH
Dating back to 1645, when it was a farmhouse, the building received its license to sell ale in 1721. A haunt for literary scholars and artists, including William Hogarth. Date: 1960s

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Thailand, Bangkok, Brightly coloured motorcycle scooters and helmets

Wireless detector vans being equipped with devices whereby the Post Office could trace defaulters who had installed a wireless set but omitted to buy an annual ten shilling license, 1931

Engraving depicting The dissipated habits of Chares of Athen
Chares of Athens. 4th century BC. Athenian general. Engraving depicting The dissipated habits of Chares. History of the Nations. 19th century. Colored

Matilde E Moisant (1878-1964)
Matilde E. Moisant, 1878-1964, the second woman in the US to get a pilots License. circa 1911. Date: 1964

Cartoon, Music Hall Licensing -- anxious moments for proprietors. 1881

Liars License Card, from The Ancient, Reckless & Independent Order of Prevaricators, entitling the recipient to lie for a whole year, to be signed by U. R. A. Nother, Secretary of State

Marriage during World War One
Cover of The Sketch documenting the predicament of many couples who had to hasten their marriages because of war commitments

COMPUTER SYSTEM, 1964. Computer system at a license bureau. Photograph by Marion Trikosko, 1964

Front view of 1930s car
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Close-up of front end of 1936 Ford V-8. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Martin 2-0-2 NC 93002
Martin 2-0-2, NC 93002. The 2-0-2 was the first post-war twin-engined airliner to receive Civil Aeronautics Administration certification, an NC license on 13 August 1947. Date: 1947

Paul Tissandiers balloon license, 1904
Paul Tissandiers balloon license, issued by the Aero-Club de France on 7 January 1904. French aeronaut Paul Tissandier (1881-1945)

Young woman protesting against licensing bill
A bill to licence drinking places meets with vigorous disapproval from a young woman in Kennington Road, London. She is so incensed that she climbs up a lamppost. Date: 1871

Asia, Hong Kong
Rolls Royce automobile in front of the Regent Hotel in Kowloon, Hong Kong, China

American Valentines Day card - Marriage licence
Dear Valentine Just say the word and I ll trot right down for the license Marriage Licenses are required prior to obtaining the right to maary in the USA - some states also require a blood test to

223 E. 107th St. NY Rent sign states that these are Eleganti Apartmenti. License was recently revoked and after that, our investigator found eight families doing home-work there

Son of white migrant sitting on bumper of their truck, Weslaco, Texas. Notice New Mexico license. Date 1939 Jan

Socialising. Couple sitting in cafe chairs on a pavement

Yak-18U / Nanchang CJ5 / 6 Russian Trainer built by the Chinese during the CAF Air Show in St
Yak-18U/Nanchang CJ5/6 Russian Trainer built by the Chinese during the CAF Air Show in St. Paul, Minnesota

Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor-
USA-Kentucky-Fort Knox: Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor- Car of General George S. Patton

USA, Michigan, Dearborn: The Henry Ford Museum, President Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Car

USA, MASSACHUSETTS, Marthas Vineyard: West Tisbury, 1930s Cheverolet Pickup Truck

L Opera, Paris, France

Dale Abbey Church & Inn
This curious little church at Dale Abbey, Derbyshire, England, was once also a pub, sharing a door with the vestry, until a scandal caused it to lose its license in 1821

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"Exploring the Boundless Skies: Elizabeth Bessie Coleman and her License to Soar" Elizabeth Bessie Coleman (1892-1926), a trailblazing aviator, defied societal norms and shattered racial barriers as she obtained her pilot's license. With unwavering determination, she became the first African American woman in history to hold such a prestigious document. Her courageous spirit soared high above adversity, inspiring generations to follow their dreams. In another era, a tavern license granted to Abraham Lincoln and William F. Berry at Springfield, Illinois on March 6th, 1835 reminds us of the diverse paths they can take. From political figures like Lincoln to ordinary citizens seeking livelihoods through entrepreneurship or trade, licenses have long played an essential role in regulating various aspects of society. The AJEP W-8 Tailwind G-BALR takes center stage in this captivating narrative. This aircraft symbolizes freedom and adventure as it gracefully glides through the boundless skies with its licensed pilots at the helm. It serves as a reminder that licenses empower individuals to explore new horizons and conquer seemingly insurmountable challenges. Transportation also finds its place within this tapestry of licenses. A snapshot captures motor cars and motor buses outside Hills Hotel in Cornwall after 1903 – evidence of progress fueled by licensed drivers navigating roads once dominated by horse-drawn carriages. The evolution from horsepower to engine power showcases how licensing ensures safety while propelling innovation forward. Meanwhile, The Seven Stars Inn stands proudly in Manchester amidst bustling streets filled with life in 1906 (coloured photo). Its liquor license represents not only conviviality but also regulation aimed at maintaining order within social establishments—a testament to how licenses shape our communal experiences. Licenses extend beyond physical realms; they safeguard intellectual property too. A Royal Licence and Copyright for Encyclopaedia Londinesis from the 19th century exemplifies the importance of protecting creative works.