Martin Collection

Barton Bridge and chimneys of Barton Power Station, Eccles
Barton Bridge, with the twin chimneys of the long-demolished Barton Power Station in Eccles, Manchester. Date: 1970s

Aston Martin DB5 (original James Bond 007 Goldfinger car) 1964 silver

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Martin Luther, 95 Theses
He nails up his 95 Theses, or Propositions, attacking the Churchs traffic in indulgences, on the door of All Saints Church, Wittenberg

Aston Martin V12 Vanquish James Bond

MARTIN LUTHER (1483-1546). German religious reformer. Luther defends himself before Holy Roman Emperor Charles V at the Diet in Worms, 17-18 April 1521. Line engraving, 19th century

Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Aston Martin DB9

St Martin De Tours
Saint Martin of Tours divides his cloak with a beggar

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Aston Martin DBS

Operation Mincemeat - naval ID card of Major Martin
Fake naval identity card of Major William Martin. His body was found washed up on shore in Spain on 30th April 1943 carrying sensitive documents

J. M. W. TURNER (1775-1851). Joseph Mallord William Turner. English painter. Pencil drawing
J.M.W. TURNER (1775-1851). Joseph Mallord William Turner. English painter. Pencil drawing, 1844, by Charles Martin

Charles I and Speaker Lenthall, c1850, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Charles I and Speaker Lenthall, c1850, (1947). On 4 January 1642, King Charles I (1600-1649, standing, in hat) entered the House of Commons to arrest five Members of Parliament for high treason

Yorkshire Cricket, 1892. Artist: Spy
Yorkshire Cricket, 1892. A portrait of Lord Hawke. Martin Bladen Hawke, 7th Baron Hawke (1860-1938) captained the Yorkshire County Cricket Club for 28 seasons

Protestant Reformation. Satire against Martin Luther (1483
Protestant Reformation. 16th century. Germany. Satire against Martin Luther (1483-1546). Colored engraving

LUTHER: THESES, 1517. The 95 theses which German religious reformer Martin Luther nailed to the church door at Wittenberg, Germany, on 31 October 1517

Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage, 2002, Silver
Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage 2002 Silver

Aston Martin V8 Vantage 1984 Blue dark

BONEO, Mart�(1829-1915). General San Martin
BONEO, Mart� (1829-1915). General San Martin after crossing the Andes. 1865. Scene with Generals Jose de San Mart� and Bernardo O Higgins. Oil on canvas. ARGENTINA. Buenos Aires

Concordes Cockpit
The cockpit of the first prototype Concorde, 001, at the St. Martin Sud-Aviation factory at Toulouse, France. Date: late 1960s

Aston Martin DB4 Convertible

Music cover, Thats Amore, words by Jack Brooks, music by Harry Warren. Showing Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis and Donna Reed on a golf course in the film The Caddy. 1953

Barton Road Swing bridge opens across Manchester Ship Canal
The Barton Road Swing bridge opens across the Manchester Ship Canal at Eccles Date: circa 1980

Margaret Thatcher on the campaign trail
Margaret Thatcher, leader of the Conservative Party, on the campaign trail, waving from a coach. Date: 1970s

The Last train from Bangor, Northern Ireland Date: circa 1906

Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato, 1963, Green
Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato 1963 Green

Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage 2002 Silver

Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato 1964 Blue light

Aston Martin V12 Vantage 2011 red

Aston Martin DB5 (original James Bond 007 Goldfinger car) 1964 silver

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MARTIN HEIDEGGER (1889-1976). German philosopher

Aston Martin DB5

Aston Martin DB6

Aston Martin DB7

Giant Octopus & US Diver
A huge octopus nearly succeeds in overcoming American diver Martin Lund, but is eventually beaten off

Manfred on the Jungfrau, 1837. Found in the collection of Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

St Martin Church, Ruislip, London, near Northwood, County of London, England. Date: 1910s

Trafalgar Square and Lord Nelson. Date: circa 1950

English Electric Canberra B2 WD932
English Electric Canberra B2, WD932, was demonstrated at Martin Airport to 20, 000 employees of Martin and their families and civic and business leaders of Maryland and Baltimore. 11 March 1951

SISLEY, Alfred (1839-1899). The Canal Saint-Martin

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. (1929-1968). American clergyman and reformer. Dr. King (fourth from right) leading the march from Selma on the state capitol at Montgomery, Alabama, 25 March 1965

Aston Martin DB2 Team Car

Aston Martin DB5

Aston Martin DB9

Aston Martin DB5 James Bond, 1965

Aston Martin DB7

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"Martin: A Name of Legends and Icons" From the sleek and iconic Aston Martin DB5, famously known as the original James Bond 007 Goldfinger car in its mesmerizing silver hue, to the powerful presence of the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish that graced the screens as another remarkable James Bond vehicle. The name "Martin" has become synonymous with elegance, sophistication, and a touch of thrilling adventure. But beyond these magnificent automobiles lies a rich tapestry of history and influence. Think back to Martin Luther, the German religious reformer who boldly defended his beliefs before Holy Roman Emperor Charles V at the Diet in Worms. His 95 Theses sparked a revolution that forever changed Christianity. And let us not forget General San Martin, Martín Miguel de Güemes Boneo - an influential figure in South American history who played a crucial role in liberating Argentina from Spanish rule during the early 19th century. The legacy continues with more modern marvels like the Aston Martin V8 Vantage and DB9 – vehicles that embody power, precision engineering, and sheer luxury. Yet "Martin" extends beyond individuals; it encompasses places too. St. Martin De Tours stands tall as a symbol of compassion and generosity throughout centuries. And even Clarence "Kelly" Leonard Johnson – an accomplished engineer whose contributions left an indelible mark on aviation history. Finally, there's also folklore surrounding this enigmatic name – tales like that woman raising her skirts to scare off evil spirits or demons lurking beneath them; reminding us that sometimes courage comes from unexpected sources. Whether we're captivated by breathtaking cars or inspired by historical figures who shaped our world for better or worse—there is no denying that "Martin" carries an air of significance wherever it appears. It represents innovation, bravery, faithfulness—a name woven into both past legends and future aspirations alike.