Pitcairn Collection

Pitcairn Island C1880
Pitcairn Island, viewed from the sea

Pitcairn Cierva Autogyro Company of America - Pitcairn P?
Pitcairn Cierva Autogyro Company of America - Pitcairn Pca-1B Parked Date: 1930s

The Schoolhouse, Pitcairn Island, Victorian period

Cecilia Leitch vs Harold Hilton, 1910
This photograph portrays Charlotte Cecilia Pitcairn Leitch, mid swing, as she competes against Harold Hilton at a golfing tournament

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White Fairy Tern, Gygii alba, Ducie Island, Pitcairn Group Date: 07/04/2005

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Coastline, Pitcairn Island Date: 07/04/2005

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Masked Booby, Sula dactylata, Henderson island (World Heritage site), Pitcairn Group Date: 07/04/2005

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Hermit crab, Henderson island (World Heritage site), Pitcairn Group Date: 07/04/2005

Major John Pitcairn entering Lexington in the early morning of 19 April 1775, faced with about 80 Lexington militiamen, marking the first military engagement of the American Revolutionary War

Death of Major Pitcairn, illustration from Cassells History of the United States
3786207 Death of Major Pitcairn, illustration from Cassells History of the United States published by Cassell, Petter & Galpin

Scrap, Peoples of the World - Pitcairn Islander. 19th century

Visit of Captain Sir Thomas Staines and Pipon to Pitcairn
The visit of Captain Sir Thomas Staines and Philip Pipon to Pitcairn Island. 1814

Death of Major Pitcairn, Battle of Bunker Hill, Boston, Massachusetts, 1775 (c1880). John Picairn was a British Marine officer

BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL, 1775. Peter Salem shooting British Marine Major John Pitcairn at the Battle of Bunker Hill, on June 17, 1775. Engraving, c

Chester FC football team 1936. Back row: Wrightson, Pitcairn, Burke, Skitt, Hall, Ross (Trainer). Front row: Common, Horsman, Williams, Wilson (Captain), Cresswell, Sargeant. Date: 1936

The death of Major John Pitcairn of the British Royal Marines at the Battle of Bunker Hill during the American
BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL, 1775. The death of Major John Pitcairn of the British Royal Marines at the Battle of Bunker Hill during the American Revolutionary War, 17 June 1775

Three Generations of Pitcairn Islanders
Three Generations of male Pitcairn Islanders - the descendants of Fletcher Christian or John Adams - mutineers from the Bounty who settled on the islands in 1790

PITCAIRN AIRPLANE, 1928. A Pitcairn airplane operated by American Airlines for air mail service, powered by a Wright J-5 Whirwind engine. Photograph, 1928

DEATH OF MAJOR PITCAIRN, US, USA, 1870s engraving

The Battle of Lexington, April 19th 1775, from Connecticut Historical Collections
BAL124958 The Battle of Lexington, April 19th 1775, from Connecticut Historical Collections, by John Warner Barber, engraved by A

South Pacific, British Overseas Teritory, Pitcairn Island. Rocky coastline

Pitcairn PA-19 four-seat cabin autogiro powered by a 420hp Wright Whirlwind radial. Photo from a brochure

DEATH OF MAJOR PITCAIRN, US, USA, 1870s engraving

Scottish physician. Mezzotint after a painting, 1777, by Sir Joshua Reynolds
WILLIAM PITCAIRN (1711-1791). Scottish physician. Mezzotint after a painting, 1777, by Sir Joshua Reynolds

South Pacific, South Pacific seascape near Pitcairn Island

Oceania, Pacific Islands
South Pacific, British Overseas Teritory, Pitcairn Island. Rocky coastline

Major John Pitcairn of the British Royal Marines stirring his brandy at Wrights Tavern, Concord, Massachusetts
PITCAIRN: CONCORD, 1775. Major John Pitcairn of the British Royal Marines stirring his brandy at Wrights Tavern, Concord, Massachusetts, 19 April 1775. Line engraving, 19th century

Pitcairn Islands - The Church Date: circa 1930s

Pacific Pitcairn
Distant view of the island

Landscape of rocky hills and vegetation on Pitcairn Island, Pacific

Landscape of coastline and rocky hills of Pitcairn Island, Pacific

Mutineers Descendants
On Pitcairn Island, some of the descendants of John Adams, one of the mutineers

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"Pitcairn: A Journey Through Time and History" Step back in time to the enchanting Pitcairn Island circa 1880, where nature's beauty meets a rich tapestry of stories. From the death of Major John Pitcairn at the Battle of Bunker Hill during the American Revolutionary War in 1775, to the Victorian-era Schoolhouse that witnessed countless lessons and laughter. Immerse yourself in an era when Cecilia Leitch faced off against Harold Hilton on this very island in a gripping match from 1910. The echoes of their competition still resonate today. Discover the pioneering spirit that led to innovations like the Pitcairn Cierva Autogyro Company of America, with its groundbreaking aircraft designs taking flight across skies unknown. Even football found its way onto these shores, as Chester FC's spirited team united locals and visitors alike in thrilling matches during 1936. Their passion for sportsmanship forever etched into history. Unlock hidden treasures through captivating images captured by DDE-90037625, DDE-90037626, DDE-90037624, and DDE-90037623 - snapshots frozen in time that reveal glimpses into forgotten moments. Finally, witness Major John Pitcairn himself as he strides through Lexington's early morning mist on April 19th, 1775 - a pivotal moment marking his presence amidst historic events that shaped nations. Pitcairn Island holds within its embrace tales both grand and intimate; each hint offering a glimpse into different chapters woven together by time itself. Join us on this extraordinary journey through history's corridors as we unravel the enigmatic allure Island.