October Collection (page 3)

Nelson Sends Signal
Before the battle, Nelson orders his famous signal : England expects every man to do his duty

Pheasant (Rankin)
Pheasants feed safely in the grounds of a Scottish castle until 1 October, when the inhabitants will come out and kill them. (Phasianus colchicus)

Charles Martel 732
Because of the heavy blows he showered upon the Saracens at Poitiers, Duke Charles Martel became known as " Charles The Hammer"

Henry V at Agincourt
King Henry V engages in hand-to- hand fighting on foot against the French infantry

Johnson V Perrins 1789
Tom Johnson and Isaac Perrins square up to each other at Banbury

Potters Bar Zep Downed
A Super-Zeppelin is brought down in flames over Potters Bar

Blackheath Fireworks
The fall of Sebastopol is celebrated with dramatic fireworks and a large bonfire on Blackheath

LUTHERs 95 THESES
Luther nails to the church door at Wittenberg his 95 theses attacking the sale of indulgences by the Roman Catholic Church, thereby initiating the Reformation

Daedalus Sea Serpent
Marine creature sighted from HMS Daedalus in the south Atlantic between the Cape and St Helena : the creature passes under the stern of the ship (picture 2 of 3)

HAROLDs BODY FOUND 1066
BATTLE OF HASTINGS The discovery of Harolds body after the battle; it is taken to Waltham by the monks of the abbey

UFO Book
Michel CARROUGES, Les Apparitions de Martiens The incident depicted is the October 1954 encounter between Marius Dewilde and aliens at Quarouble, France Date: 1954

Conquer Hill, Clontarf
A view of Conquer Hill at Clontarf in Ireland

HAROLD ARROW IN EYE
BATTLE OF HASTINGS Harold is fatally wounded by an arrow through his eye; William's army is ranged opposite him. Date: 14 October 1066

Arrow Eye Events Britain Norman Conquest 14 October
arrow, eye, events, britain, norman, conquest, 14, october, 1066, battle, hastings, harold, king, england, fatally, wounded, ii, godwinson, history, historical, 10013254

Sgwd Isaf Clun Gwyn waterfall on the river Mellte in the Brecon Beacons - October - Mid-Wales - UK
GUY-240 Sgwd Isaf Clun Gwyn waterfall on the river Mellte in the Brecon Beacons - October Mid-Wales - UK Wales Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Winston Churchill and his daughter unite for the war effort
Mr. Churchill at a London gun site during a raid:drawing made on the spot. The premier watches his daughter, subaltern Mary Churchill, in the control room

USA, Vermont, Shelbourne, Pumpkins

Saltmarsh in Cape Cod, MA. October
JZ-3358 Saltmarsh in Cape Cod - with Smooth / Saltmarsh Cordgrass MA. USA, October Spartina alterniflora Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Oktoberfest at Munich, Germany
Scene at the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, with horses pulling a decorated dray past the tower of the Lowenbrau Brewery

Poster advertising the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley Park, running from April to October 1924. Travel routes are shown, together with a plan of the exhibition space itself

First world war air battle, by G. H. Davis
A colour illustration showing an air battle taking place in WWI

Atomic Power Predicted
Atomic power plants predicted

Welles and Newsmen 1938
Orson Welles speaks with newsmen, 30 October 1938, after the sensational broadcast of a dramatised version of the book by the Mercury Theatre, NY

Spelterini over Alps
Swiss aviator Eduard Spelterini achieves the first flight over the Swiss Alps in his balloon Wega

17th Lancers, Charge of the Light Brigade, Balaclava, Crimea
Into the Valley of Death - The 17th Lancers during the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava on 25th October 1854 during the Crimean War - by John Charlton. 1854

Rainbow over the Ring of Brodgar on Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland. Autumn (October) 2022

Derwent Water and Catbells mountain, Lake District, Cumbria, England. Autumn (October)

Suffragette Rush House of Commons Flyer 1908. An original leaflet/flyer issued by the WSPU. Reads Votes for Women Men and women Help the Suffragettes to Rush the House of Commons on Tuesday Evening

Rolls Royce Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for Rolls Royce Limited, The Best Car In The World, the image showcases a yellow model of the car, from the front, pulling up to the entrance of a grand venue

First female to speak in the House of Commons
Margaret Travers Symons (1879 - after 1951), suffragette, the first woman to speak in the House of Commons, who made her way in after running past policeman, Mr Idris into the chamber

Douglas C-124C Globemaster II O-20994 (msn 43903, 52-0994, N86599) Registered as N86599 with Detroit Institute of Aeronautics, after disposal by the United states Air Force

Red deer (Cervus elaphus) backlit at dawn with visible breath. UK. October

Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 1 XV757
Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1 XV757 of 233 Operational Conversion Unit (233 OCU), based at RAF Wittering, still in the colours of the Harrier Operational Conversion Unit

Fingle Bridge Inn and stone bridge crossing the River Teign, Dartmoor, Devon, England. Autumn (October) 2015

Footpath stile over dry stone wall, overlooking Lake Windermere, Lake District, Cumbria, England. Autumn (October)

Suffragette Dora Marsden Arrested
Dora Marsden arrested after a protest at Manchester University in October 1909. She is seen wearing her academic gown having gained a BSC from Manchester Owens College

SCHOOL CHILDREN, 1939. Girls of Lincoln Bench School studying their reading lesson on the school steps in Malheur County, Oregon. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, October 1939

Bomb crater in Minington Road, Leyton, WW2
A bomb crater in Minington(?) Road, Leyton, East London, during the Second World War, 22 October 1944

Aftermath of fire, London Hop Exchange
Aftermath of a fire at the London Hop Exchange in Southwark Street on 20 October 1920. A board leaning up on the right lists the temporary addresses of the tenants

Cunard Line Transatlantic Steamer Timetable poster
Timetable poster advertising the journey times of the Transatlantic steamers of the Cunard Line with 2nd class and Cabin Fares lisited from Liverpool for New York, October 1910. 1910

100 Years War and English Victory at Agincourt
English victory at Agincourt Date: 1415

Cover of Dance Magazine, October 1927
Featuring Natacha Nattova Date: 1927

Suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst Trafalgar Square. Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst attending a crowd in Trafalgar Square. Invites them to Rush the House of Commons on 13th october 1908. Date: 1908

Peat Man & Irish Cottage
A man delivering peat in a basket to a typical Irish cottage, watched by a little boy and two women in the doorway. Date: October 1938

A view of the historic city centre of Bruges
Traditional medieval buildings in the old town of Bruges, with an street lamp in the foreground

Letter fom Albert Einstein to American astronomer George Ellery Hale, written in Zurich, Switzerland, 14 October 1913
EINSTEIN: LETTER, 1913. Letter fom Albert Einstein to American astronomer George Ellery Hale, written in Zurich, Switzerland, 14 October 1913

de Havilland Mosquito FBVI G-AGGD of BOAC landing
de Havilland Mosquito FBVI, G-AGGD, of BOAC coming in to land in October 1943. Date: 1943

Grand Aerostatic Balloon, Little Chelsea
Grand Aerostatic Balloon ascending with Mr Blanchard from the Royal Military Academy, Little Chelsea, London. 16 October 1784

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"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.