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"Exploring the Rich History of Powis: From Aviation to Aristocracy" Step back in time to 1920

Background imagePowis Collection: Powis Street, Woolwich, Greenwich, London, England. Date: 1920

Powis Street, Woolwich, Greenwich, London, England. Date: 1920

Background imagePowis Collection: Phillips-Powis Miles Magister Elementary Trainer Aircraft

Phillips-Powis Miles Magister Elementary Trainer Aircraft
RAF Phillips and Powis Miles Magister Elementary Trainer Aircraft, WW2 Date: 1942

Background imagePowis Collection: Powis Castle

Powis Castle
A view of the red-stoned Powis Castle. Well known for its beautiful 18th century garden

Background imagePowis Collection: Phillips-Powis Miles Master III Advanced Trainer Aircraft

Phillips-Powis Miles Master III Advanced Trainer Aircraft
RAF Phillips and Powis Miles Master III Advanced Trainer Aircraft, WW2 Date: 1942

Background imagePowis Collection: Herbert - Lord of Powis

Herbert - Lord of Powis

Background imagePowis Collection: Politics Political People London 1972 1970s 70s

Politics Political People London 1972 1970s 70s
politics, political, people, london, 1972, 1970s, 70s, seventies, protesting, housing, problem, problems, pavement, street, message, protest, corner, powis, square, notting, hill, west, may, slogans

Background imagePowis Collection: Street scene in the Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, with eminent visitors including Dr Johnson

Street scene in the Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, with eminent visitors including Dr Johnson and David Garrick Date: 1748

Background imagePowis Collection: Tunbridge Wells, Kent: eminent visitors to the Pantiles, including Dr Johnson

Tunbridge Wells, Kent: eminent visitors to the Pantiles, including Dr Johnson and David Garrick Date: 1748

Background imagePowis Collection: Powis Castle, Montgomeryshire, c. 1835 (w/c on paper)

Powis Castle, Montgomeryshire, c. 1835 (w/c on paper)
495768 Powis Castle, Montgomeryshire, c.1835 (w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 28.9x48.9 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imagePowis Collection: Powis House, c. 1720 (engraving)

Powis House, c. 1720 (engraving)
3038204 Powis House, c.1720 (engraving) by Nicholls, Sutton (fl.1700-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Townhouse of Marquess of Powis on Great Ormond Street published in Stowes Survey)

Background imagePowis Collection: Photograph of Powis Arms, Lydbury North, Shropshire

Photograph of Powis Arms, Lydbury North, Shropshire. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imagePowis Collection: Metal Check Receipt, Royal Arsenal Co-Operative Society, WW2

Metal Check Receipt, Royal Arsenal Co-Operative Society, WW2
Metal Check Receipt, Royal Arsenal Co-Operative Society, Powis Street, Woolwich, SE London, for half year ended 6 January 1945. Date: 1945

Background imagePowis Collection: The Earl of Powis (colour litho)

The Earl of Powis (colour litho)
612433 The Earl of Powis (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Powis, Mouldy, 27 May 1876)

Background imagePowis Collection: A Crab and a Bowl of Eggs on a Basket, with a Bottle and Half a Lemon (oil on canvas)

A Crab and a Bowl of Eggs on a Basket, with a Bottle and Half a Lemon (oil on canvas)
659742 A Crab and a Bowl of Eggs on a Basket, with a Bottle and Half a Lemon (oil on canvas) by Powis, Mary E. (fl.1878-1908); 50.8x25.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British

Background imagePowis Collection: Phillips and Powis T. 1-37 Gipsy Six engine installation

Phillips and Powis T. 1-37 Gipsy Six engine installation
The Engine installation for the 220hp de Havilland Gipsy Six Engine fitted to the Phillips & Powis T.1/37 ( Miles M.15), trainer prototype. Date: 1938

Background imagePowis Collection: Louie Pounds and Powis Pinder in Lady Tatters, 1907. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield

Louie Pounds and Powis Pinder in Lady Tatters, 1907. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Louie Pounds and Powis Pinder in Lady Tatters, 1907. Pounds and Pinder are playing the parts of Isabel and Matthew Seraby

Background imagePowis Collection: Advertisement for Birts & Son, Woolwich, SE London

Advertisement for Birts & Son, Woolwich, SE London
Advertisement for Birts & Son, Powis Street, Woolwich, south east London, offering watches, clocks, medals, trophies and jewellery. Date: circa 1905

Background imagePowis Collection: Edward Earl of Powis

Edward Earl of Powis
EDWARD earl of POWIS son of Robert lord Clive : Scottish military. depicted with major Skey standing beside him. Date: 1754 - ?

Background imagePowis Collection: Dr. R. H. Elliott Mr. T. Gordun Mr. J. R. Phillips Mr. Ralph F. Locke Mr. Powis

Dr. R. H. Elliott Mr. T. Gordun Mr. J. R. Phillips Mr. Ralph F. Locke Mr. Powis

Background imagePowis Collection: The Remarkable Characters who were at Tunbridge Wells with Samuel Richardson, The

The Remarkable Characters who were at Tunbridge Wells with Samuel Richardson, The
THE REMARKABLE CHARACTERS WHO WERE AT TUNBRIDGE WELLS WITH SAMUEL RICHARDSON, THE NOVELIST, IN 1748, FROM A DRAWING IN HIS POSSESSION, UK, 1881. 1. Dr. Johnson. 2. Bishop of Salisbury (Dr. Gilbert)

Background imagePowis Collection: Portraits of two extraordinary oxen, the property of the Earl of Powis, James Ward

Portraits of two extraordinary oxen, the property of the Earl of Powis, James Ward, 1769-1859, British

Background imagePowis Collection: Joyce Lady Tiptoft

Joyce Lady Tiptoft
JOYCE (or Jocosa), LADY TIPTOFT AND POWIS, wife of Sir John Tiptoft, Lord T and P. She is depicted in splendid state apparel, with coronet and mantle bearing her arms. Date: 1404 - 1446

Background imagePowis Collection: Shackleton selects dogs in New Zealand

Shackleton selects dogs in New Zealand
Ernest Shackleton selects Huskies for his attempt on the South Pole in New Zealand - his first expedition

Background imagePowis Collection: Powis House

Powis House, London, England


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"Exploring the Rich History of Powis: From Aviation to Aristocracy" Step back in time to 1920, when the Phillips-Powis Miles Magister Elementary Trainer Aircraft took flight, revolutionizing aviation training. This remarkable aircraft played a crucial role in shaping the future of aviation. Traveling further back, we find ourselves on Powis Street in Woolwich, Greenwich, London. A bustling hub since 1920, this street has witnessed countless stories unfold and lives intertwine. Venturing beyond London's borders, we arrive at Powis Castle in Montgomeryshire. With its majestic presence dating back to c. 1835, this castle stands as a testament to centuries of history and architectural brilliance. Delving into the annals of aristocracy, we encounter Herbert - Lord of Powis. His influence reverberated through political circles in 1972 London during an era defined by change and transformation. Transporting ourselves even further back in time to 1748 Tunbridge Wells, Kent; we witness a vibrant street scene at the Pantiles. Eminent visitors such as Dr Johnson and David Garrick graced these streets with their presence—leaving behind an indelible mark on history. Powis House emerges from the pages of history with its enchanting charm dating back to c. 1720—an engraving that captures its grandeur for eternity. Shifting our gaze towards Lydbury North in Shropshire brings us face-to-face with the iconic Powis Arms captured forever through a photograph—a reminder of simpler times and cherished memories. Even amidst war-torn years like World War II, resilience prevailed within communities like Royal Arsenal Co-Operative Society—evidenced by a metal check receipt that serves as a poignant reminder of unity during challenging times. As we unravel each thread woven into Powis' tapestry throughout different eras and locations across England.