May17 Collection

The harbour at Wick, Scotland
The harbour at Wick, north Scotland. c. 1930s

Glenfiddich advertisement, 1974
Advertisement for Glenfiddich Pure Malt Whisky from 1974 featuring a bottle alongside a crystal decanter. Date: 1974

Brora, Scotland c. 1935
A postcard depicting scenes of Brora, Scotland, including the clock tower war memorial, the river, golf course and loch. c. 1935

Castles in the Air by Chesley Bonestell
Fantasy illustration showing a young woman sitting on a rock and gazing at the sky from which emerges a magnificent golden castle traversed by a rainbow. 1925

Womens uniforms and badges, WW2
Badges and uniforms of women serving in the Second World War, including WRENS, ATS and WaF. Date: 1940

Mr and Mrs Gerard D Erlanger
Gerard D Erlanger, son of Baron Emile D Erlanger, and his wife, Edythe Baker, pictured in a modern and artistic pair photograph by society photographer, Madame Yevonde. 1929

Horse-drawn gig outside tea warehouse, c. 1800
Horse-drawn gig outside genuine tea warehouse, c.1800 Date: C.1800

The Key of England celebrates its pageant, 1908
The Key of England (Dover Castle) celebrates its pageant: Dovers history in living pictures, 1908. 1 - Gawaynes last words to King Arthur; 2 - King Arthur; 3 - King John kneeling before Pandolfo

Railway workers pose with steam engine
Four railway workers pose with a steam engine, with one holding an oil can

Man with horse and dead pig, c. 1800
A man leading a horse with the carcass of a wild pig over the saddle, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Edwardian young women and their pet dog
Two Edwardian young women pose for a studio portrait with their pet dog. Date: c. 1910s

Young people in fancy dress
An undated photograph showing young men and women in a variety of fancy dress, including a Victorian lady, a Pierrot, a sheikh and an enigmatic young man sporting a kilt with paint brush sporran

Register of wedding banns, 1914
A register of wedding banns for the marriage of Joseph Rutter to Marion Jane Struthers Symington McNeill at the church of St John the Baptist in the parish of Greenock South, Scotland

Smiling older couple, c. 1950s
A smiling couple, possibly an elderly mother and her grown up son, stand together in a field. Date: c. 1950s

Harvesting wheat in a field, c. 1800
Men and women harvesting wheat in a field: cutting with sickles and tying into bundles, c.1800 Date: C.1800

Boy grooming a horse for a gentleman, c. 1800
Stableboy grooming a horse for a gentleman, c.1800 Date: C.1800

Jupiters Sea of Lava by Scriven Bolton
With 100-mile mountains as waves - Jupiters Sea of Lava. An astronomers conception of the surface of Jupiter, the giant of the planets by Scriven Bolton, the well-known astronomer-artist. Date: 1923

Getting ready for school - The Promotion of Health Poster
Idyllic domestic scene inside a family kitchen. Older children are getting ready for school and while one daughter of the house sits and has her hair brushed by mother

Two Edwardian young men pose for their portrait in a photographers studio. c.1910s

Abadan Oil Refinery from the air
Abadan oil refinery, Iran (Persia) from the air. The largest in the world at that time on the Shatt al-Arab Waterway (the southern end of which forms the border with Iraq). Date: 1951

Sharpening a scythe blade, c. 1800
Man sharpening a scythe blade to mow grass, c.1800 Date: C.1800

Wrens learning to salute, 1940
Probationary officers of the W.R.N.S. learn to salute, drilling in front of the Royal Naval College in Greenwich. Date: 1940

Gentleman and lady in a room, c. 1810
A gentleman and lady in a room, c.1810. The gentleman looks like he is about to leave the room, the lady as though shes just arisen to prevent his exit. Date: C.1810

Girls singing or reciting in school, c. 1800
Girls singing or reciting in school or Sunday school, with a teacher, c.1800 Date: C.1800

Rural schoolroom, c. 1790s
Children on a bench in a rural schoolroom. Caps hung up on hooks. Date: C.1800s

Rural father and son, c. 1790s
Rural father with his child (probably son, rather than daughter). The man carries a pitchfork. Date: C.1790s

Selling plaster statuary and figurines
A vendor of figurines and statuary, mostly of cats. Date: C.1790s

Plotting room at the Royal Naval tactical school, Greenwich
At the Royal Naval tactical school, Greenwich: WRENS plotting the movements of opposed fleets on a transparent screen. 1947

Under His Masters Eye
Scene: Mediterranean, on board the Admiralty yacht " Enchantress" Mr Winston Churchill: " Any Home News?" Mr Asquith: " How can there be with you here?" Date: 1913

Works of Metropolitan District Railway on Thames Embankment
Works of the Metropolitan District Railway on the Thames Embankment at Westminster, London, in 1869. Date: 1969

Edwardian spectators at an event
An all-male crowd of smartly dressed spectators observe proceedings from behind a picket fence, perhaps at a sporting event in the north east of England. Date: c.1910s

Boys picking apples, c. 1800
Boys picking (or probably scrumping) apples from a tree, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Curricle dog-cart, c. 1800
A curricle dog-cart pulled by two dogs, with a female passenger. Date: C.1800

Two young men in military uniform, WW1
Two young men pose for a studio portrait in their army uniform, both with cigarettes in their mouths, and sporting military caps. WW1

Christmas beef and plum pudding
Christmas beef and a round, boiled plum pudding to eat with the meat. Date: C.1800

Hull docks from the air
Aerial view of the port of Hull on the Humber Estuary, England. c. 1930s

Children in Fancy Dress at a carnival or fete
A group of children in fancy dress at a fete or carnival. Among the costumes are a clown, a Welsh girl and a harem girl. Date: c, 1928

Amethyst Runs the Yangtse Gauntlet. The Frigate returning fire soon after the start of her historic dash down to sea. Date: 1949

Taking tea outside, 1790s
Taking tea outside in a leafy bower, c.1790s Date: C.1790s

Gentleman reading to his children, c. 1800
Gentleman reading to his children, while sitting on a bench in a leafy bower, c.1800 Date: C.1800

School room, c. 1800
School room, male and female teachers reading aloud to pupils, c.1800 Date: C.1800

Two ladies outside grand house, c. 1800
Two ladies on a sweeping drive up to a grand house, outside which a carriage is parked, c.1800 Date: C.1800

Man shooting at two birds in a tree, c. 1800
Man aiming a rifle at two birds in a tree, c.1800 Date: C.1800

Library interior, 1790s
Decorative interior of a library, 1790s Date: C.1790s

Child who played with fire, c. 1800
A child whose clothes have caught fire from the range, c.1800 Date: C.1800

A tea dealer shop, c. 1800
Outside a tea dealer shop, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Cockerel, c. 1800
A cockerel, c.1800 Date: C.1800

Family gig going to market, c. 1800
A family in a horse-drawn gig, c.1800 Date: C.1800

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"May17: A Journey Through Time and Place" Step into the enchanting harbour at Wick, Scotland, where the salty breeze whispers tales of seafaring adventures. Feel the echoes of history as you explore Brora, Scotland in 1935, a quaint village frozen in time. Immerse yourself in the Glenfiddich advertisement from 1974, capturing the essence of Scottish heritage and craftsmanship. Transport your imagination to ethereal realms with Chesley Bonestell's masterpiece "Castles in the Air, " where dreams take flight amidst celestial wonders. Meet Mr. And Mrs. Gerard D Erlanger, who epitomize elegance and sophistication against a backdrop of opulence. Uncover stories untold as you delve into the courageous women who donned uniforms and badges during World War II – their unwavering spirit forever etched in history's tapestry. Witness The Key of England's grand pageant celebration in 1908, a testament to national pride and unity. Capture a moment frozen in time as railway workers strike a pose alongside their mighty steam engine – an ode to progress intertwined with nostalgia for simpler times. Picture horse-drawn gigs outside tea warehouses circa 1800; witness bustling streets filled with life's daily rhythms. Glimpse into poignant moments like mourning cards from 1913 that speak volumes about love lost but never forgotten. Peer through sepia-toned lenses at a man proudly posing beside his trusty steed and prized dead pig – snapshots of rural life steeped in tradition. Finally, immerse yourself amidst golden wheat fields being harvested by hardworking hands under sun-kissed skies - an homage to nature's bounty nurtured by human perseverance since time immemorial. In May17 lies an extraordinary collection of images spanning centuries - each hint offering glimpses into diverse worlds brimming with beauty, resilience, sorrow, joy, and everything that makes us human.