Proposed Collection

D-DAY MAP 1944
Plan 1C - Operation Neptune, an elaborate map detailing the proposed D-Day Normandy assault landings by Allied troops on the French beaches. Date: June 1944

Design for Alexandra Palace, London, 1864
Engraving showing the exterior of a proposed design for the Alexandra Palace in London, produced in 1864

Bridgewater Canal Map
Map showing the route of the proposed canal from Worsley to Manchester and thence to the Mersey, to be built by engineer James Brindley for the duke of Bridgewater

Gravesend / Milton C1840?
Gravesend, Kent: proposed development at Milton-on-Thames at the Royal Terrace Pier and Gardens

Bell Rock Lighthouse
Proposed elevation of Bell Rock lighthouse with scale

HMS Habbakuk with HMS Indefatigable, 1946
Illustration showing the top secret design for HMS Habbakuk (centre), a giant aircraft-carrier built of ice and wood pulp, which was proposed as a secret weapon in the Second World War

Model of the proposed Boeing 7J7 twin-aisle, UDF-powered project

French poster for the Socialist Party (SFIO)
A French poster for the Socialist Party SFIO (French Section of the Workers International), showing men who have fought in the First World War facing up to a degenerate capitalist kneeling down to

The new coffee tavern at Bradford
Interior and exterior views of the new coffee tavern in Bradford, inaugurated by W. E Forster, M.P in 1879. The Coffee Tavern movement was a Victorian effort to get people out of pubs

Aerial view of Heathrow Airport circa 1982, showing the then proposed site of Terminal 5 on the Perry Oaks Sludge Works. Date: 1982

Jeremy Benthams Panopticon
Jeremy Benthams proposed panopticon workhouse or industry house for up to 2000 inmates. The scheme, published in Benthams 1812 work Pauper Management Improved

Founding of the Bank of England - proposed by William Paterson, the Bank of England was formed with Sir John Houblon as its first Governor, initially located in Mercers Hall. Date: 1694

Sketch map of proposed improvements, Birmingham
Sketch map of a locality around Stafford Street in Birmingham with the proposed new street running through it. The boundary of the unhealthy area referred to in the Birmingham Improvement Scheme as

Edinburgh: Plan of Leith, Showing the Proposed New Docks, 1804

Bank of England Founded
Proposed by William Paterson, the Bank of England is formed with Sir John Houblon its first Governor, initially located in Mercers Hall, then in Grocers Hall till 1734

Proposed new Union workhouse, Gateshead
Birds eye view, with inset plan, of the proposed new union workhouse at Gateshead, County Durham. It was designed by Messrs Newcombe and Knowles of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and JH Morton of South Shields

Illustration depicting the acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1869 (engraving)
5616421 Illustration depicting the acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1869 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving)
5616420 The acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving)
5616345 The acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving)
5616418 The acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Charles Babbage (1791-1871) English mathematician. Babbage's proposed design for a diving bell to be used by divers
531910 Charles Babbage (1791-1871) English mathematician. Babbage's proposed design for a diving bell to be used by divers placing charges to blow up wrecks

Illustration depicting the acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving)
5616415 Illustration depicting the acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The acceptation of a proposal for marriage
5616424 The acceptation of a proposal for marriage; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the acceptance of a proposal for marriage. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1869); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration depicting an interrupted proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving)
5616419 Illustration depicting an interrupted proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

NUPE and GMBATU school meals campaign, Croydon
NUPE and GMBATU representatives at a press conference to launch a Save our school meals campaign in the London Borough of Croydon, 29 June 1983. Date: 1983

NUPE members protesting against cuts, Coventry
Striking NUPE (National Union of Public Employees) members protesting against proposed council cuts outside Whitley Abbey Comprehensive School, Coventry, 10 November 1981. Date: 1981

Proposed Hotel Commonwealth, New York
Artists impression of the proposed Hotel Commonwealth, New York, USA - occupying a whole block, Broadway, 55th Street, 56th Street and 7th Avenue. The project failed in the mid-1920s. Date: circa 1916

The Arial Steam Carriage - proposed flying machine
The Arial Steam Carriage An illustration of proposed flying machine probably 1840s

Proposed House, Thames Ditton, Surrey
An architectural sketch showing designs for the proposed erection of a house at Thames Ditton, Surrey. Date: circa 1920s

House At Greenford, Middlesex
An architectural illustration of a proposed house at Greenford, Middlesex, with a pleasing back garden and round steps to the terrace. Date: circa 1920s

Cyril Arthur Farey Houses
A pair of architectural illustrations showing some proposed houses designed by the architect Cyril Arthur Farey. One at Oxhey, Watford, the other at Hampstead. Date: circa 1920s

Proposed House Near Esher, Surrey
Some architectural drawings which show the designs for the proposed erection of a house near Esher, Surrey, providing views of the entrance and garden fronts. Date: early 1900s

John Shaffer Phipps House, Proposed Addition
An architectural drawing which shows a proposed addition to the house of John Shaffer Phipps, in Palm Beach. Date: early 1900s

Woldsea Proposed Cottage Square
An architectural drawing suggesting the plans for a square of cottages to be erected at Woldsea, a garden village project to be built in Lincolnshire

Proposed Hotel For Woldsea, Lincolnshire
An architectural drawing showing the proposed erection of a hotel at Woldsea, a garden village that was planned to be made in Lincolnshire. Date: circa 1910

Dunfermline Perspective Sketch
An architectural perspective sketch of a broad view of buildings at Dunfermline, including a proposed arena outside the Abbey (unseen), and Carnegie Hall Date: circa 1904

Dunfermline Abbey and Proposed Arena
The top photograph shows a view of Dunfermline Abbey, with surrounding town buildings and a foreground of unused grassy banks

Dunfermline Abbey Roadway From Tower Hill
This architectural perspective sketch shows the proposed return to the original disposition of the ancient roadway from Tower Hill, i.e

Dunfermline St. Catherine's Wynd & Graveyard
The top photograph shows a view from the north side of the old Abbey in Dunfermline, Scotland, over the churchyard, with old cottages of St. Catherine's Wynd on the left

Bee-Alley Gardens, Dunfermline, Proposals
The top image shows the large palace at Bee-Alley Gardens in Dunfermline, Scotland, with a crude white smithy building in the foreground, the bottom picture shows the same view

Bridge Proposal Mill Dene
This photograph shows a view of a river running through a woodland, with an illustrated retouching to highlight the proposed erection of a steel foot bridge between Mill Dene and Manse Dene

Abbey Ruins in Scotland
A photograph which shows the abbey ruins of Palace Dene, with an illustrated retouching highlighting a proposed buttressed stone parapet on the left. Date: circa 1904

House Dene, Wallace's Well
The top photograph shows a low lyring stream by House Dene, with a fallen in Wallace's Well, the bottom image provides the same view

Jesmond Dene Waterfall, Newcastle
A landscape photograph which a central view of a proposed artificial waterfall at Jesmond Dene, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. Date: circa 1904

United Free Abbey Church, Dunfermline
This photograph shows a view of the United Free Abbey Church at Chalmers Street in Dunfermline, Patrick Geddes has sketched directly upon this photograph to show the proposed improvements of a back

Laird's Garden, Dunfermline
The top photograph shows a view of Dunfermline Abbey, from Laird's Garden, the bottom photograph provides the same view

Dunfermline Stables Proposed Orangery
The top photograph provides a view of some old stables, with illustrative retouching highlighting the proposal for a new lake and bridge and the west side of an orangery

Lovers Loan Footpath Proposal
A pair of photographs which show a proposed improvement to a narrow footpath at Lovers Loan, Scotland. The bottom image highlights these improvements with retouching

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"Unveiling the Blueprint of History: From D-Day to Future Innovations" D-DAY MAP 1944: Tracing the intricate plans that shaped one of history's most pivotal moments, the D-Day map reveals the strategic brilliance behind Operation Overlord. Design for Alexandra Palace, London, 1864: Delving into Victorian grandeur, this architectural blueprint showcases the vision for a majestic landmark that still stands tall today. Bridgewater Canal Map: Witnessing the birth of industrial transportation, this map illuminates how an ambitious waterway project forever transformed trade and connectivity in England. Gravesend / Milton C1840?: Peering into a bygone era, this captivating hint offers a glimpse into what these towns might have looked like during their formative years. Bell Rock Lighthouse: Marvel at engineering ingenuity as you explore plans for Scotland's iconic lighthouse – a beacon of hope amidst treacherous waves since its construction in 1810. HMS Habbakuk with HMS Indefatigable, 1946: Step aboard an extraordinary naval concept as two vessels merge in this proposed design – showcasing innovation and adaptability post-World War II. Model of the proposed Boeing 7J7: Embark on a journey through aviation history with this model representing Boeing's visionary aircraft design from decades past. French poster for the Socialist Party (SFIO): Dive into political artistry as you unravel symbolism within this vintage poster advocating social change and equality during France's socialist movement. Founding of The Bank of England: Uncover centuries-old financial foundations as we revisit key moments surrounding Britain's esteemed central bank – shaping economies since its establishment in 1694. Sketch map improvements, Birmingham: Peer into urban planning aspirations with this sketch map envisioning transformative enhancements to Birmingham's cityscape – bridging the past with future possibilities.