October Collection (page 2)

Battle of Trafalgar (October 21st, 1805). The vessel Prince of Asturias, hoisting the Gravina badge, battles five English vessels. Etching. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

Cover design, Doncaster Aviation Contest Programme
Cover design, programme for the Doncaster Aviation Contest, 15-23 October 1909. Claimed to be the first flying meeting in England. October 1909

Serbian infantry, Battle of Drina, Serbia, WW1
Serbian infantry during the Battle of Drina, against the Austro-Hungarian enemy, First World War. Date: September-October 1914

Wreck of the SS Chusan, Ardrossan, 1874
Engraving showing the wreck of the paddle-steamer Chusan near the entrance to Ardrossan Harbour, Scotland, 1874

Battle of Agincourt
A cavalry charge during the English victory at Agincourt

Leipzig Battle Charge
NAPOLEONIC WARS Battle of Leipzig The charge of the Brandenburg Hussars Regiment overwhelms the French Date: 16 October 1813

Icelandic Church
Aurora borealis above an Icelandic Church near Vik

GARNERAY, Louis (1783-1857). Naval Battle of Navarino. ca. 1827. Greek War of Independence (1821-1832). Battle of Navarino, October 20th, 1827. Victory of the British and French fleet on the ottoman

Suffragette Campaign Muriel Matters Pankhurst. The campaign of the suffragettes in October 1908, including demonstration in Trafalgar Square, the trial of Mrs

H H Sheikh of Kuwait Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
The 10th Monarch of Kuwait (between 1921-1950), H H Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (1885-1950) - pictured in October 1933 firing the anti-airplane machine guns - mounted on the rail for demonstration

Izvestia announcing the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II
Izvestia Newspaper announcing the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II - March, 1917. Date: 1917

Sopwith Pup N5186 of the RNAS
Sopwith Pup, N5186, of the RNAS, armed with Le Prieur rockets. October 1916. Date: 1916

Bayeux Tapestry 1067: Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066. The death of Harold II, last Anglo-Saxon king of England. Left, figure pulling arrow from eye and then being cut down by Norman knight

Princess Diana, William and Harry meeting firefighters
Princess Diana and her sons, Princes William and Harry, meeting firefighters at the The Blitz Remembered Service at St Pauls Cathedral, London, on 25 October 1990

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Octobers bright blue weather A good time to read!. Poster for the WPA Statewide Library Project, showing a boy reading a book, surrounded by a bat, ghost, witch, and other images of Halloween

Metropolitan Police officers, Battle of Cable Street
Metropolitan Police officers attempt to dismantle a barricade set up by anti-fascist demonstrators in the East End of London

Poster advertising the British Empire Exhibition, held at Wembley between April and October 1924. With special instructions not to miss the Gold Coast section. 1924

Cable Street demonstration 1936
Anti-fascist crowds, some giving the Communist clenched fist salute, gather round a tram in the East End of London. A very large crowd gathered to protest against the proposed march by Sir Oswald

Blue Angels flyby during 2006 Fleet Week performance in San Francisco

Affray at Belmullet 1881
At Grawkill, near Belmullet, County Mayo, Ireland, police accompanying a process-server on his way to serve summonses for the rates are confronted by a gathering of local people

Poster advertising The Better Ole, Theatre Royal, Chatham
Poster advertising a comedy produced by Charles Cochran, The Better Ole, or The Romance of Old Bill, at the Theatre Royal, Chatham. Performed twice nightly, with a Wednesday matinee

5 Chester Terrace, Regents Park, by Sir Hugh Maxwell Casson
A watercolour and pen painting of the Chester Terrace, Regents Park, London. The Illustrated London News featured a long running series of paintings of Londons architecture by Sir Hugh Maxwell Casson

Rudyard Kipling by Cyrus Cuneo
Unconventional Portraits: No.XV.-A Superman amongst writers by Cyrus Cuneo. An impression of Rudyard Kipling, novelist and poet, showing him at work surrounded by characters from his books

Nelsons last signal at Trafalgar, 21 October 1805
At the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805, Nelson gives his famous last signal England expects that every man will do his duty

Pietro Annigoni (1910-1988) Italian artist most famous for his 1954 portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, here painting in his studio

Marburg Colloquy
THE MARBURG COLLOQUY Luther and Zwingli debate theological issues but cannot agree on the significance of Jesuss words at his Last Supper

Scotland, Stirling, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Sunset over Loch Lomond viewed from the bay of Milarrochy

Advertisement for Singer cars from 1926, proclaiming everybody should have a car with character

100 Years War / Agincourt
Henry V leads the English to victory at Agincourt, defeating an army four times as large : the French lost 8000, the English 400

Afghan War / Dargai
THE STORMING OF DARGAI The Gordon Highlanders, under Colonel Mathias, storm heights fiercely defended by a large force of Afridis

Heavy Brigade / Simpson
The charge of the Heavy Cavalry

Events / Napoleonic War
BATTLE OF JENA Murat leads the French cavalry to victory against the Prussians

Major Herbert George Brackley - Superintendant
Major Herbert George Brackley, Superintendant, Imperial Airways, right, receives the Certificate of Airworthiness for Canopus from an Air Ministry Official in October 1936 prior to its leaving for

Printed souvenir paper napkin in commemoration of the opening of the aerodrome at Hanworth Park, 16 October 1917, by the Lord Mayor. Date: 1917

Archbishop Manning on Clerkenwell Green, London, 1872
Engraving showing Archbishop Manning administering the pledge, before a large audience on Clerkenwell Green, London, 1872

Battle of Tours - 2
The Saracens are repulsed at Tours by Charles Martel, losing their commander Abderrahman ibn Abdillah : it is regarded as one of the decisive battles of history

Ambulance
A 12-15 horsepower FIAT motor ambulance equipped with two stretchers, and greatly in demand by the Red Cross during World War I

Battle of Leipzig
BATTLE OF LEIPZIG - a delightful popular print of the decisive battle which ended Napoleons attempt to subdue Germany and forced him to retire across the Rhine

Cyclists & Windmills
Three men cyclists admire the the two windmills at Outwood, Surrey, England. The left one was built in 1665 and still stands today. The right, built 1790, blew down in a gale 1960

Advert, Overland Whippet Car, designed especially for women. 1926

Advert for The Ford Typewriter. 1902

BAe Systems Hawks RAF Red Arrows break Scampton 1989
RAFAT RAF Red Arrows BAe Systems Hawks break during their display at Scampton in October 1989 Date: 1989

Three Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2s from 120, 201 and 206 Squadrons, RAF Kinloss, preparing for the following days flypast over London at the conclusion of the Falklands parade on 12 October 1982

Blue Angels perform knife-edge pass during 2006 Fleet Week airshow in San Francisco

Blue Angels flyby during 2006 Fleet Week performance in San Francisco

Clement Davies (1884-1962) English politician and leader of the Liberal Party from 1945-1956, seen here at the Liberal Election press conference on the 3rd October 1951

David Lloyd George leaving Downing Street
Lloyd George pictured leaving Downing Street after his resignation with his wife and daughter Megan. His resignation announcement featured in the Court circular of 19th October

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"October: A Tapestry of History and Moments" As the autumn leaves paint a vivid tapestry, October unveils its rich heritage. Just like Marjorie Miller's mesmerizing masterpiece "Queen of the Night, " this month exudes an enigmatic allure that captivates all who embrace it. Intriguingly, October witnessed pivotal moments in history, such as the Suffragette Board Game PANK-A-SQUITH, symbolizing women's relentless fight for equality. It also echoes with the resounding echoes of Battle Balaclava (Gibb), reminding us of valiant soldiers' sacrifices on distant battlefields. Delving further into time's annals, we encounter a British Military Poster from the inter-war period; a testament to resilience and unity during challenging times. Similarly, Brudenell Magna Carta stands tall as a beacon of justice and liberty throughout centuries. Yet amidst these grand narratives lie smaller yet equally significant events. The Dramatic Rail Accident at Gare Montparnasse in France serves as a reminder of human fallibility and our ability to learn from mistakes. Likewise, Wall St Crash 1929 casts shadows over economic stability but teaches invaluable lessons about resilience and rebuilding. Traveling back even further in time brings us face-to-face with monumental battles like Agincourt - where courage triumphed against all odds. Meanwhile, Her Majesty's Australian Ship (HMAS) Melbourne (21) embodies strength and camaraderie across vast oceans. But October is not just defined by historical milestones; it embraces cultural icons too. We remember Nelson's heroic sacrifice off West coast shores while Spitfires gracefully soar over Forth - symbols of bravery etched forever in our collective memory. Finally, Martin Luther's 95 Theses reverberate through generations as catalysts for change – inspiring individuals to question norms and seek truth fearlessly.