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Past Collection (page 8)

Journeying through the past, we uncover glimpses of history and cherished memories

Background imagePast Collection: The Queen wearing the imperial crown

The Queen wearing the imperial crown, members of the royal family, and maids of honour, on the balcony at the palace for the fly-past of the RAF following her Coronation on 2nd June 1953. 1953

Background imagePast Collection: Winston Churchill watching 47th Division at Lille, France

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)

Background imagePast Collection: Old and new methods of communication

Old and new methods of communication. At right is the former home of Samuel Morse (1791-1872), who invented the electric telegraph and the Morse code

Background imagePast Collection: Goodwood Revival Avro Lancaster flypast

Goodwood Revival Avro Lancaster flypast

Background imagePast Collection: Egypt, Abu Simbel, Lighted facade of Small Temple of Hathor for Queen Nefertari

Egypt, Abu Simbel, Lighted facade of Small Temple of Hathor for Queen Nefertari

Background imagePast Collection: British soldiers walking past a train, Iraq

British soldiers walking past a train, Iraq
Three British soldiers walking past a train, somewhere in Iraq

Background imagePast Collection: Oak Apple Day at Chelsea Hospital

Oak Apple Day at Chelsea Hospital
Lord Roberts takes the salute of the Chelsea Pensioners as they march past the statue of Charles II, which is covered with oak branches in honour of Oak Apple Day

Background imagePast Collection: British and French Soldiers - Salonica

British and French Soldiers - Salonica
A scruffy young turkish paperboy selling the Paris Balkan Newspaper and the French Echo to British and French soldiers during World War One in Salonica as two veiled ladies and a Greek priest

Background imagePast Collection: Carnaby Street Girl

Carnaby Street Girl
CARNABY STREET A typical Sixties girl in a white mini-skirted outfit and sunglasses, strolling past the " Aristos" shop on a sunny day

Background imagePast Collection: Temple of Janus

Temple of Janus
The Temple of Janus at Rome, with a bust of the deity looking in three different directions - past, present and future

Background imagePast Collection: Gordon Banks in training 1966

Gordon Banks in training 1966
Gordon Banks England goalkeeper in training 1966

Background imagePast Collection: View into the cockpit of Imperial Airways Hannibal at Croydon 1938

View into the cockpit of Imperial Airways Hannibal at Croydon 1938
View into the cockpit of Imperial Airways Hannibal Handley Page H.P.42 at Croydon 1938

Background imagePast Collection: Vulcan bomber aircraft, 1974

Vulcan bomber aircraft, 1974
Vulcan bomber aircraft at Biggin Hill, 1974

Background imagePast Collection: Victorian London - Barnes Bridge

Victorian London - Barnes Bridge
Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century London England. A large crowd of people gather to watch the boat race on the Thames some on the beams under Barnes Bridge

Background imagePast Collection: Princes Risborough 1962

Princes Risborough 1962
Church St Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire 1962

Background imagePast Collection: Kirkgate Market in Bradford 1971

Kirkgate Market in Bradford 1971
Kirkgate Market in Bradford

Background imagePast Collection: The high street in Watford in 1938

The high street in Watford in 1938
The high street in Watford with a Marks and Spencer and a Freeman Hardy Willis in 1938

Background imagePast Collection: The Sea Monster

The Sea Monster
Vintage engraving by Albrech Durer, showing The Sea Monster, 1498

Background imagePast Collection: Coronation Pageantry of the Past (colour litho)

Coronation Pageantry of the Past (colour litho)
5236297 Coronation Pageantry of the Past (colour litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation Pageantry of the Past)

Background imagePast Collection: Stefan Edberg wins Wimbledon 1988

Stefan Edberg wins Wimbledon 1988

Background imagePast Collection: Pat Cash

Pat Cash at Wimbledon 1988

Background imagePast Collection: Globefish and Sunfish

Globefish and Sunfish
Vintage engraving showing a Globefish and Sunfish, 1878

Background imagePast Collection: John Fashanu in training

John Fashanu in training

Background imagePast Collection: Martin Peters in action for Spurs

Martin Peters in action for Spurs
Tottenham Hotspur footballer Martin Peters 1970

Background imagePast Collection: Witchcraft - Flying

Witchcraft - Flying
A countrywoman is amazed to see two witches - one male, one female - flying past escorted by the Devil who, it seems, also needs a broomstick Date: circa 1600

Background imagePast Collection: Alf Ramsey at Paddington Station with the World Cup in his briefcase

Alf Ramsey at Paddington Station with the World Cup in his briefcase
Sir Alf Ramsey at Paddington Station with the World Cup in his briefcase 1966

Background imagePast Collection: Danny Blanchflower in 1962

Danny Blanchflower in 1962
Danny Blanchflower of Spurs in 1962

Background imagePast Collection: Oxford Canal

Oxford Canal
Early morning along a stretch of frozen Oxford Canal near Aynho, Oxfordshire

Background imagePast Collection: Posting letters

Posting letters at Air Mail pillar box at Charing Cross post office 1930

Background imagePast Collection: WW2 Fighter Air Ace Red Tobin of 71 Eagle Squadron Sitti?

WW2 Fighter Air Ace Red Tobin of 71 Eagle Squadron Sitti?
WW2 Fighter Air Ace Red Tobin of 71 Eagle Squadron Sitting in the Cockpit. Tobin Was Killed in Action 7th September 1941 Date: 1940s

Background imagePast Collection: de Havilland DH-106 Comet

de Havilland DH-106 Comet
Flight Crew in the Cockpit a de Havilland Dh-106 Comet Date: 1960s

Background imagePast Collection: Avro 504K

Avro 504K
Wing-Walking on an Avro 504K Flying over Fields Date: 1920s

Background imagePast Collection: Santos Dumont No 14bis

Santos Dumont No 14bis
Mr Alberto Santos Dumont Taxiing His 14Bis before Flying a Distnce of 60 Metres at a Height of 3 Metres to Gain the Archdeacon Prize, Paris, France Date: 1906

Background imagePast Collection: R M Bolstons Large Model Ornithopter in 1907

R M Bolstons Large Model Ornithopter in 1907 Date: 1907

Background imagePast Collection: Cloughoughter Castle, Co Cavan, Ireland; Aerial View Of Lough Oughter And 13Th Century Castle

Cloughoughter Castle, Co Cavan, Ireland; Aerial View Of Lough Oughter And 13Th Century Castle Built On The Possible Site Of A Crannog

Background imagePast Collection: WW1 - Territorials Blessed at St. Pancras Church, London

WW1 - Territorials Blessed at St. Pancras Church, London
WW1 - London Territorials are blessed as they pass St. Pancras Church, London, where they deposited their colours Date: 1914

Background imagePast Collection: RA-5C Vigilante in flight, circa 1966

RA-5C Vigilante in flight, circa 1966

Background imagePast Collection: Modernisation of the street jobs, the knife grinder in his car, illustration

Modernisation of the street jobs, the knife grinder in his car, illustration
XIR346516 Modernisation of the street jobs, the knife grinder in his car, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 3rd September 1911 (colour litho) by French School

Background imagePast Collection: Old watchtower Baluarte de San Diego, Intramuros, Manila, Luzon, Philippines

Old watchtower Baluarte de San Diego, Intramuros, Manila, Luzon, Philippines

Background imagePast Collection: Deserted village of Slievemore, Achill Island, County Mayo, Connacht province

Deserted village of Slievemore, Achill Island, County Mayo, Connacht province, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Background imagePast Collection: England / Alford

England / Alford
A little girl walks through the centre of Alford, Lincolnshire, England, past the George Hotel and the bakery, the church tower looming above. Date: 1950s

Background imagePast Collection: Edward VII at Aintree

Edward VII at Aintree
The King, Edward VII, in the paddock at Aintree Racecourse for the 1905 Grand National. A horse and jockey are led past the crowd

Background imagePast Collection: Buttermarket, Thame

Buttermarket, Thame
Street scene at Buttermarket in Thame, Oxon. A couple with a bicycle walk down the street past a shoe shop and pub

Background imagePast Collection: Stanley Matthews in 1963

Stanley Matthews in 1963
Stanley Matthews warms up before a Chelsea v Stoke match in 1963

Background imagePast Collection: Winter scene at Mossley, Lancashire

Winter scene at Mossley, Lancashire
Winter scene showing snow at Mossley, Lancashire in February 2003

Background imagePast Collection: tradition, clouds, sky, county, travel, fortress, landmark, protection, defense, ancient

tradition, clouds, sky, county, travel, fortress, landmark, protection, defense, ancient, architecture, daytime, outdoors, Irish, history, river, nobody, wall, Cahir Castle, Tipperary

Background imagePast Collection: Half Past Eight by P Rubens and C H Bovill

Half Past Eight by P Rubens and C H Bovill
Promotional postcard for Half Past Eight, One of those Musical Things by Paul Rubens & C. H. Bovill; music Paul Rubens. First produced at the Comedy Theatre on 10th August 1916

Background imagePast Collection: World War II poster of a female factory worker building a rocket

World War II poster of a female factory worker building a rocket
Vintage World War II poster of a female factory worker building a rocket. It declares, Women in the war, We Can t Win Without Them



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Journeying through the past, we uncover glimpses of history and cherished memories. From the vibrant Locarno Dance Hall in Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow to the proud Passing Out Parade at RAF Cranwell, each moment holds a story waiting to be told. The Glasgow Street Scene paints a picture of bustling life in days gone by, while an Antique Map of Ireland invites us to explore its rich heritage. Partick Thistle FC proudly displays their Scottish FA Cup triumph in 1954, capturing the spirit of victory that echoes through time. The USS Randolph sails gracefully with S2F airplanes on its catapults, a snapshot from 1962 that reminds us of naval prowess and technological advancements. West Ham United's Team Group from the iconic season of 1966/67 stands united as legends etched into football history. Newcastle United basks in glory with the coveted FA Cup trophy from 1955, forever immortalized as champions on that fateful day. Flats at Thamesmead transport us back to 1969 when modern architecture shaped communities and dreams for a better future emerged. Sussex Vs Kent c. 1840 showcases cricket's enduring rivalry and timeless sportsmanship etched onto an age-old canvas. Kenny Dalglish salutes the Kop after Liverpool clinches the league title - a moment frozen in time where passion meets triumph on hallowed grounds. An Antique Map of New Zealand beckons adventurers to discover uncharted lands and embrace new beginnings.