Major Collection (page 2)

Operation Mincemeat - site of grave of Major Martin
Site of the grave of Major William Martin in the Nuestra Senora cemetery in Huelva, Spain, whose body was found washed up on shore in Spain on 30th April 1943

Operation Mincemeat - gravestone of Major Martin
Gravestone of Major William Martin in the Nuestra Senora cemetery in Huelva, Spain, whose body was found washed up on shore in Spain on 30th April 1943

Mt. Huangshan in Anhui, China morning

Major John Dade, of Tannington, Suffolk, Thomas Gainsborough, 1727-1788, British

Gordon Highlander interrogated by German Officers
I won t - After a raid on the British lines in Northern France, a Gordon Highlander is being interrogated by German Officers.. Fortunino Matania, Ri (1881-1963)

Major Metcalfe, Mrs F. Cripps, and Lady Alexandra Metcalfe
Edward Dudley Metcalfe, MVO, MC, (16 January 1887 18 November 1957), known as Fruity Metcalfe, officer in the British Indian Army, a close friend and equerry of Edward VIII

Josslyn and Idina Hay at Slains, their farm in Kenya
The Hon. Josslyn and Lady Idina Hay pictured at Slains, their 2000 acre farm in Gilgil, Kenya. Pictured from left are: The Hon. Josslyn Hay, Major Roberts, Major J. Grant, Lady Idina Hay, Mrs C

Australian Ladies Pipe Band - World Tour - souvenir of the visit of the band under Drum-Major William Darwin F.R.G.S. and Pipe-Major Jessie Young

Repulsing the famous Prussian guard at Ypres. With the British Army on the Western Front - published in 1916 for Tatler and Sphere, though the illustration was first done in 1914

Benedict Arnold persuading Major John Andre to conceal the plans of West Point in his boot at their meeting on 21
ARNOLD AND ANDRE, 1780. Benedict Arnold persuading Major John Andre to conceal the plans of West Point in his boot at their meeting on 21 September 1780. Steel engraving, American, 19th century

The Farewell. Fortunino Matania, RI (1881-1963). One of the most accomplished realistic illustrators and artists of his time

Two firefighters at King George V Dock, East London
Two firefighters in action at No.9 Shed, King George V Dock, Port of London Authority, East London (E16), on 29 December 1974 -- a 30-pump fire

The capture of Major John Andre in 1780. Lithograph, 1876, by Currier & Ives
JOHN ANDRE (1750-1780). The capture of Major John Andre in 1780. Lithograph, 1876, by Currier & Ives

LCC-LFB Major fire at Prudential Insurance Building
Massive crowds gather to watch the London Fire Brigade fight the fire in the Prudential Assurance Company building located in High Holborn WC1, 16 June 1932

GLC-LFB Eastern Command Control Unit
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

LCC-LFB Aftermath of a major school fire, Hackney
A major fire destroyed over 50% of the school roof and a quarter of the first floor classrooms at the Hackney Downs School in East London

Chitral Expedition
Members of the Chitral Expedition, including Lieut. Cheyne, Capt. C.R Ross, Major Sawyer, Capt. Gordon, Lieut. Henderson and a Sikh priest. 14th Ferozepore Sikhs. Date: April 13 1895

General Sir Frederick Poole, British army officer, WW1
Major General Sir Frederick Cuthbert Poole (1869-1936), British army officer. He joined the Royal Artillery in 1889, and served in the Second Boer War and the First World War. Date: circa 1914-1918

General HCC Uniacke, British artillery officer, WW1
Major General Sir Herbert Crofton Campbell Uniacke (1866-1934), British officer with the Royal Artillery during the First World War. Seen here in a head and shoulders studio photo

BEETHOVEN MANUSCRIPT, 1799. Copy of Ludwig van Beethovens String Quartet in F Major Op. 18 no. 1, with dedication to Carl Amenda in Beethovens hand, 1799

Portrait of an Officer (probably Major William Wylde, 1803-1808, OC, Southwell Volunteer Infantry)
British (English) School Oil on Canvas 75 x 53

Huge Old Oak Tree C1912
Major Oak: a huge oak tree believed to be 1500 years old, with a 35 foot girth and 64 foot base

Great and lesser spotted woodpeckers
Great spotted woodpecker, Dendrocopos major, and Lesser spotted woodpecker, Dryobates minor. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard

The Hudson Motor Company - Detroit, Michigan, USA. Date: 1910s

Preparing for a non-stop flight across the Atlantic. From left: Major Herbert George Brackley, Admiral Mark Kerr and Major Tryggve Gran, cJune 1919. Date: 1919

Some Stalwarts of the Greyhound Racing World by Autori
Caricatures of well-known personalities in the greyhound racing world in 1933. Among those shown is A. C. Critchley and Lady Chesham. Date: 1933

Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665). Dutch-German cartographer. Harmonia Macrocosmica, 1660, a major star atlas, published by Johannes Janssonius in Amsterdam

The Beach, Llantwit Major, Glamorgan
The Beach, Llantwit Major, near Rhoose, Glamorgan, Wales. Date: 1930s

LFB major control unit in operation at a fire
LFB firefighters in action, and a major Control Unit vehicle in attendance at a fire, 7 October 1955. The Control Unit had its own dedicated operational staff

Miss Pamela Maude (Mrs William La Touche Congreve)
Miss Pamela Maude, the daughter of actor Cyril Maude, pictured at the time of her marriage to Captain William La Touche Congreve of the Rifle Brigade

Map of Sicily by G. H. Davis
A contour map of Sicily, giving the shortest air distances from Cape Bon and Malta. At this stage in the Second World War it was a British front-line objective in Axis eyes

BEETHOVEN MANUSCRIPT, 1825. Manuscript page from Ludwig van Beethovens String Quartet in B Flat, Op. 130, showing the fifth movement, 1825

Major General Claud Martins House, by Thomas Daniell
Major General Claud Martins House, the Farhad Baksh, in Lucknow on the River Gumti, by Thomas Daniell (1749-1840). Date: 1789

Taking the wounded aboard a British ambulance train on the Western Front. With the British Army on the Western Front - published in 1916 for Tatler and Sphere.. Fortunino Matania, Ri (1881-1963)

With the field guns on the Western Front. A visit to a British battery. With the British Army on the Western Front - published in 1916 for Tatler and Sphere.. Fortunino Matania, Ri (1881-1963)

A Battle of Kawanakajima, Japan, Sengoku Period - Shinano Province (modern Ngano). Five major battles between 1553 and 1564. Artist Utagawa Yoshikazu (active 1848-1863) 1857

Whittaker / Canis Major
Including the Canis Major (dog) and Lepus (hare) constellation

Lesser puss moth, Cerura erminea
Lesser puss moth or feline, Cerura erminea. Phalaena erminea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Georg Klinger from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach

Trials on the Yorkshire Moors: the Irish Water Spaniels 1931
Trials on the Yorkshire Moors: the Irish Water Spaniels. The field trial meeting of the Irish Water Spaniel Association, 1931, was held at Anley and Rainscar at the invitation of Col. J

Coats Of Arms Of The Major Yorkshire Towns. From Picturesque History Of Yorkshire, Published C. 1900
Coats Of Arms Of The Major Yorkshire Towns. From Picturesque History Of Yorkshire, Published C.1900

Major Richardson and his ambulance dogs
Major Edwin Hautenville Richardson, renowned dog trainer and founder of the British War Dog School during the First World War

Major-General The Honourable Sir William Ponsonby KCB (1772-1815), 1815 (c).Oil on canvas by unknown artist, 1815 (c).Half-length portrait, almost in profile to left, wearing orders and decorations

Visit to Madeira - Road to the Hotel
Black and white lantern slide of a sledge/carriage (carro de bois) being pulled up a hill by a pair of oxen - Visit to Madeira. Part of Box 125 - Madeira. Boswell Collection

Major-General Sir Eric Geddes
Sir Eric Campbell-Geddes GCB, GBE, PC (26 September 1875 22 June 1937), British businessman and Conservative politician. He served as First Lord of the Admiralty between 1917 and 1919

Major Herbert George Brackley, Major Grau
From left: Major Herbert George Brackley, Major Grau and Admiral Mark Kerr

Second prototype Royal Aircraft Factory SE5 A4562
Second prototype Royal Aircraft Factory SE5, A4562, at Farnborough with Major Frank Goodden in the cockpit

(1742-1786). American Revolutionary officer. Stipple engraving, American, 19th century
NATHANAEL GREENE (1742-1786). American Revolutionary officer. Stipple engraving, American, 19th century

Major fire, Smithfield Poultry Market, London
Firemen entering the basement of the major fire in the Smithfield Poultry Market on 23 January 1958 that had already cost the lives of two firemen

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"Unveiling the Untold Stories: Major Hints from History" L Battery, Royal Horse Artillery: Witness the thunderous power of artillery as L Battery, Royal Horse Artillery takes center stage in a historical spectacle. 1922 British Mt Everest Expedition - Norton and Mallory: Embark on an exhilarating journey to the roof of the world with Norton and Mallory, pioneers of mountaineering who dared to conquer Mount Everest. The Royal Logistic Corps: Explore the unsung heroes behind military operations as The Royal Logistic Corps ensures seamless supply chains for troops worldwide. Map of Paris in 1908 with geographic and demographic data: Dive into a captivating time capsule revealing Paris' intricate tapestry through a meticulously detailed map enriched with geographical and demographic insights. The Strongest "Major" Players: Discover extraordinary individuals who have left an indelible mark on history, earning their title as "The Strongest" among their peers. 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade survivors: Hear tales of resilience and camaraderie from survivors of the 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade who triumphed against all odds during challenging times. The Unknown Warrior - scene at Westminster Abbey: Experience poignant moments at Westminster Abbey where homage is paid to The Unknown Warrior whose sacrifice symbolizes countless anonymous heroes lost in battle. Rail / Chat Moss / 1831: Unearth forgotten chapters in railway history as we delve into the transformative impact of Chat Moss during its construction in 1831. Major James McCudden, Royal Flying Corps, WW1: Soar through skies filled with courage alongside Major James McCudden, an esteemed aviator from World War I's renowned Royal Flying Corps. The Forth Bridge under construction, 1888 (b/w photo): Step back in time to witness engineering marvels taking shape as you gaze upon the iconic Forth Bridge during its construction in 1888.