October Collection (page 5)

Body of Harold II is found
BATTLE OF HASTINGS The discovery of Harolds body after the battle; it is taken to Waltham by the monks of the abbey Date: 14 October 1066

Hubert Lathams Antoinette in Blackpool 1909
Hubert Lathams Antoinette monoplane in Blackpool, England. Taking part in the first officially recognised aviation meeting to be held in Britain, the Blackpool Flying Week

BANK PANIC OF 1857. Wall Street, half past 2 O Clock, 13 October 1857. Oil on canvas by James H. Cafferty and Charles J. Rosenberg

Sputnik I prior to its launch on 9 October 1957. Date: 1957

The sole Sopwith Wallaby G-EAKS
The sole Sopwith Wallaby, G-EAKS, 3 October 1919. Date: 1919

Bayeux Tapestry 1067: William of Normandy (William I, the Conqueror) at Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066, raises his helmet to show his followers that he is still alive

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

American War of Independence. Battle of Yorktown (October 19, 1781). Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Versailles. National Museum of Versailles

DASSY, Jean Joseph (1796-1865). Robert Curthouse fighting a Muslim warrior at the siege of Antioch. ca. 1838. First Crusade

Wye Valley Railway
Tintern Abbey, and the south entrance to a short tunnel alongside the River Wye on the Wye Valley Railway, opened in October 1876 Date: October 1876

Cover design, Blackpool Aviation Week
Cover design, souvenir programme for Blackpool Aviation Week, 18-24 October 1909. Showing a gold aircraft on a white and black background. October 1909

Winston Churchill watching 47th Division at Lille, France
Winston Churchill as a War Office minister, sitting with others on a grandstand at Lille, France, watching the march past of the 47th (2nd London)

Poster advertising an exhibition of pottery, Sweden
Poster advertising an exhibition of pottery made by the Gustavsberg company in Sweden. 20th century

Rainbow over sand dunes. This arching spectrum of colours is seen when sunlight from behind the observer is reflected and refracted by rain in front

Donatis Comet of 1858, artwork
Comet Donati, or Donatis Comet, formally designated C/1858 L1 and 1858 VI, was a comet named after the Italian astronomer Giovanni Battista Donati who first observed it on June 2, 1858

AGRI2A-00064
Picking apples, a farm scene near Prides Bridge, Maine, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Edward VII Memorial unveiling at Brighton and Hove
The unveiling of a Memorial to the late King Edward VII on the boundary dividing the boroughs of Brighton and Hove. It was unveiled by the Lord Lieutenant of Sussex, the Duke of Norfolk

RMS Empress of Britain, ocean liner
The RMS (Royal Mail Ship) Empress of Britain, an ocean liner built between 1928 and 1931, owned by the Canadian Pacific Steamship Company

Conservative party television team
The Conservative Party television team and some election posters for the General Election of 8th October 1959. The Conservatives broadcast five television programmes of 15 or 20 minutes each starting

Hillman Minx car advertisement
Colour advert for the Hillman Minx Saloon showing a woman getting ready to join her friend who has driven round to meet her. On the window sill where she is sitting is a brochure for the car

Sunbeam motor car advertisement
A colour advertisement for Sunbeam car and aircraft engines. A sunbeam car can be seen in the foreground with an aeroplane flying overhead

The Girl In The Cabaret by Suzanne Meunier
A colour illustration of an elegantly dressed lady finishing off the last of her champagne. Suzanne Meunier was a French artist who produced a number of erotic illustrations for The Sketch

The Clearing House, Lombard Street, London, 1847
Engraving showing the interior of the Clearing House in Lombard Street, London, 1847. This was an important financial institution, located at the back of the Guardian Insurance Office

Cranbourne Street, London, 1845
Engraving showing Cranbourne Street, London, in 1845, shortly after a number of improvements to the area

Wombwells Menagerie at Windsor Castle, 1847
Engraving showing the tents of Wombwells Menagerie in the Great Quadrangle of Windsor Castle during the Windsor Michaelmas Fair, October 1847

A heavy gun battery moving uphill during the Balkan campaign
A French heavy-gun battery move up a steep hill during fighting with the Bulgarian army on the Macedonian border, October 1916

Harold Macmillan addressing the Conservative Party Conferenc
Photograph showing (Maurice) Harold Macmillan (1894-1986) delivering his speech to the Conservative Party conference at Scarborough, Yorkshire, 15th October 1960

Dennis Brain Letter 1955
A letter from Dennis Brain, French horn player, to an admirer, enclosing his photograph

Interior of new Pullman Mors car
Photograph showing the plush interior of the Marquis of Angleseys new Pullman Mors car, which included polished mohogany, revolving leather arm chairs and heating

The Czar of Russia as a shot
Photograph of Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) and the Tsarina Alexandra, shooting game. The photograph was taken by the official photographer to the Russian court

Woman Bird Cage 1929

Wwi / Italy / Sacile Advance
Following their victorious crossing of the Piave and Monticano, British troops passed through Sacile over hastily-made pontoon bridges

Battle Hanau Oct 1813
NAPOLEONIC WAR Battle of Hanau - the Bavarian cavalry charge the French Garde Imperiale

Lepanto (Monleon)
BATTLE OF LEPANTO The Spanish & Venetian fleets, commanded by Don John of Austria, defeat the Turkish fleet and end Turkish naval supremacy in Mediterranean

Carpet Sweeper
A young housewife using a carpet sweeper

Battle of Hastings
At Hastings, Harolds army - exhausted after fighting the Norsemen at Stamford Bridge - encounter the Normans, after their Channel crossing : victory goes to the invaders

Praying before Agincourt
Henry V and his troops pray for victory over the French before the battle of Agincourt

Great Fire of Chicago
More than half of the city is destroyed by a fire

Modern Zodia: Scorpio
The Modern Zodiac: An Artists Almanac of English Society. A woman wearing a headdress of autumn leaves surrounded by scenes of fox hunting, college life & the new seasons ale

Balaclava / Dupray
The Charge of the Light Brigade - into the Valley of Death !

Durham Univ Exam 1842
Examination of the students of the University of Durham

Stephensons Rocket
The Rocket as it took part in the Liverpool & Manchester Railway competition (which it won)

CM32 3478 Andy Middlehurst, Nissan Skyline
Andy Middlehurst, Nissan Skyline, Historic Touring Car Challenge, HTCC, combined with the Tony Dron Trophy for Touring Cars

CM32 2670 Chris Rea, Morris Minor Police
Chris Rea, Morris Minor Police, HRDC Jack Sears Trophy, for 1958 to 1966 Touring cars, 45 minutes of racing with a compulsory pit stop, Motor Racing Legends, Grand Prix Circuit, Silverstone

CM32 1540 Simon Haughton, Lotus Elan S1
Simon Haughton, Lotus Elan S1, Ronnie Hoare Trophy, Road going sports and GT cars representative of those that competed in races between 1960 and 1966, Goodwood 78th Members Meeting

CM32 0727 A trio of Capris on the startline
A trio of Capris on the startline, Gerry Marshall Trophy, Group 1 Saloon cars that were racing in the years between 1970 and 1982, consisting of two heats, one each for under and over 2800cc

CJ10 0738 Raphael de Borman, Ford Capri 3 litre S
Raphael de Borman, Ford Capri 3 litre S, Gerry Marshall Trophy, Group 1 Saloon cars that were racing in the years between 1970 and 1982, consisting of two heats, one each for under and over 2800cc

CJ10 0168 Raphael de Borman, Ford Capri III 3 litre S
Raphael de Borman, Ford Capri III 3 litre S, Gerry Marshall Trophy, Group 1 Saloon cars that were racing in the years between 1970 and 1982, consisting of two heats

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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.