Renamed Collection

Avro York C1 G-AGNN BOAC
A BOAC aircraft until sold to British South American Airways in 1947. Named Madras while at BOAC it was renamed Star Crest at BSa. It flew again with BOAC and then Skyways of London. Date: 1946

Tooting Bec Asylum, Surrey
A woman pushes a pram at the entrance to the Tooting Bec Asylum at Tooting Graveney, erected in 1899-1903 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board

Asylum Lodge, Devizes, Wiltshire
The entrance lodge to the County Lunatic Asylum at Devizes, Wiltshire opened in 1851. In 1924 it was renamed Wiltshire County Mental Hospital, then in 1948 renamed Roundway Hospital

Airship R38 built for the US Navy at Cardington and renamed ZR2. Completed in 1921. It crashed over the Humber in August 1921 while on a test flight with a mixed British and American crew. Date: 1921

Barming Asylum, Maidstone, Kent
The main building of Barming Asylum located on Hermitage Lane, Barming Heath, Maidstone, Kent, opened in around 1833. Also known as the Kent County Lunatic Asylum, then renamed Oakwood Hospital

Goodwick Railway Station, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
A long line of passengers and staff waiting on the platform at Goodwick Railway Station on the Great Western Railway, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales. They are all looking across at the camera

HOOVER DAM
At the time of its construction, the Boulder Dam (subsequently renamed the Hoover Dam) on the Colorado River, is the worlds largest

The Berkshire County Asylum, Moulsford, Wallingford
The Berkshire County Lunatic Asylum at Moulsford, near Wallingford. Later known as the Berkshire Mental Hospital, it was renamed Fairmile Hospital in 1948

Beagle A. 61 Terrier 2 G-ASAC
Beagle A.61 Terrier 2 G-ASAC (msn B.606, ex WE587), of the Airways Aero Club. Auster converted a number of ex- Army aircraft which became the Auster 6B

Beaufort War Hospital, Fishponds, Bristol
Beaufort War Hospital at Blackberry Hill, Stapleton, Bristol - an area also known as Fishponds. The building was opened in 1861 as the Bristol Lunatic Asylum

Hospital of Stirling District Asylum (Bellsdyke Hospital), L
The Hospital section of Stirling District Asylum (later renamed Bellsdyke Hospital). Date: circa 1913

The Asylum, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
The Joint Counties Lunatic Asylum, Abergavenny, opened in 1851, becoming the Monmouthshire Lunatic Asylum in 1897. It was known as the Monmouthshire Mental Hospital from 1916 to 1923

HMS Vindictive aircraft carrier, WW1
HMS Vindictive, a Hawkins-class heavy cruiser (then called HMS Cavendish) converted to an experimental aircraft carrier and renamed

Inkerman Barracks, Woking, Surrey
A view of the entrance to Inkerman Barracks, Woking, Surrey. The buildings were originally opened in 1860 as an invalid prison for convicts not fit enough to be sent to Dartmoor

Brighton County Borough Asylum, Haywards Heath, Sussex
Brighton County Borough Asylum at Haywards Heath opened in 1857 as the Sussex County Lunatic Asylum. It became the East Sussex Asylum in 1894 then from 1903-1914 was known as the Brighton County

SS Athenic, British passenger liner, White Star Line, later renamed SS Pelagos. Date: circa 1925

Beagle A. 61 Terrier G-ASAC Airways Aero Club Rearsby
Auster converted a number of ex- Army aircraft which became the Auster 6B. When the company became part of Beagle Aircraft in 1960 it was renamed the Beagle A.61 Terrier

QUEENs DOCK, HULL. The Port of Hull is a trading port located at the confluence of the River Hull and the Humber Estuary in the city of Kingston upon Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England

Blisworth Hotel, Blisworth, Northamptonshire
Built in 1850 as a result of railway traffic, the Blisworth Hotel is seen here in 1906. While the station it served closed in 1960, the Hotel continues to thrive

Hoover Dam Colorado
The Boulder Dam - later renamed the Hoover Dam - of the Colorado River, Colorado, USA

Handley Page Clive III G-ABYX of Sir Alan Cobhams National Aviation Day flying circus. One of the Hinaidi I prototypes, J9126

Training Ship Arethusa
Boys in naval uniform exercise on the training ship Arethusa, moored on the Thames at Greenhithe and run by the National Refuge for Homeless and Destitute Children

Music cover, Royal Irish Quadrilles, duets and solos, containing popular Irish melodies, arranged for the piano by Stephen Glover

Band and Pipers at Gordon Boys Orphanage, Dover, Kent
The Scottish-style pipe band at the Gordon Boys Orphanage, Dover. The boys pose with their instruments. The home was founded by local philanthropist Thomas Blackman

SAID BIN TAIMUR Sultan of Muscat (later renamed Oman), when Regent. He was Sultan from 1932 to 1970. He wanted to modernise Oman, but the imam opposed this. Date: 1910 - 1972

Advert postcard for Theatre Sarah Bernhardt. Paris
French advertising postcard for the Theatre Sarah Bernhardt. In 1899 the Theatre de la Ville in Paris was renamed Theatre Sarah-Bernhardt after the renowned actress Sarah Bernhardt

Royal Coburg Theatre
The theatre was founded in 1818 by James King and Daniel Dunn (formerly managers of the Surrey Theatre in Bermondsey), and John Thomas Serres, then the marine painter to the King

Horton Epileptic Colony / St Ebbas Hospital, Epsom
A view of the Horton Epileptic Colony, opened in 1903 on Hook Road, Epsom. In 1918 it became the Ewell War Hospital, then was renamed St Ebbas Hospital in 1938. Date: 1903

Columbus arrives at San Salvador
Christopher Columbus and his caravels arrive at Guanahani island, later renamed San Salvador by Columbus. Row boats are heading towards the islands from where the three ships are anchored. Date: 1492

New Amsterdam, a 17th-century Dutch settlement on the southern tip of Manhattan Island
3714093 New Amsterdam, a 17th-century Dutch settlement on the southern tip of Manhattan Island, America, from Ward and Locks Illustrated History of the World, pub

The Advance to Peking, the Capture of the Taku Forts (litho)
1600090 The Advance to Peking, the Capture of the Taku Forts (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance to Peking)

BAC One-Eleven 204AF N1129J
BAC One-Eleven 204/AF N1129J (msn 182), of Mohawk Airlines. Date: circa 1970

Vickers 953C Merchantman G-APES (msn 721, of British Airways Cargo. The Merchantman freighters were converted from passenger carrying Vanguards)

The South Kensington Museum, London 1857
Exterior of the South Kensington Museum, London, in 1857. This museum was later rebuilt and renamed as the Victoria and Albert Museum. Date: 1857

Nimmo Special Racer N24C, race no 39, midget racer, also known as Argander Special (written on the engine cowling). The Special was powered by an 85hp Continental C85

Royal Air Force - Hunting Jet Provost T. 4 XP680
Royal Air Force Hunting Jet Provost T.4 XP680 (msn PAC/W/18304) of The Macaws aerobatic team from the College of Air Warfare, based at Royal Air Force Manby

German Battlecruiser Goeben renamed Sultan Selim I
WW1 - Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey - The German Battlecruiser Goeben renamed Sultan Selim I - passing the Allied fleet for internment after capture/surrender. Date: 1916

Napoleon III, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub. 1870
3588315 Napoleon III, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870. by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: The Napoleon III)

Coxlodge Lunatic Asylum, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
A view of Newcastles Coxlodge mental asylum opened in 1869. After 1948, it was renamed St Nicholas Hospital. Date: 1907

Lazio Rieti Rieti S. Giovenale Italy italian country
Lazio Rieti Rieti S. Giovenale, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Post-medieval Architecture, sculpture, ceiling frescoes, painting. S

Occupation of Paris, 1815 - Place Louis 15th: Paris Sept: 1815.Watercolour by Maj William Loftie, 55th (the Westmoreland) Regiment of Foot, 1815.During the Occupation of Paris

USS Tallahassee with submarines, WW1
USS Tallahassee (BM9), formerly USS Florida but renamed in 1908, submarine tender, with four submarines alongside, during the First World War. Date: circa 1918

Boeing Stratocruiser N1024V Pan Am Singapore
Originally named Clipper America N1024V was refitted as a Super Stratocruiser and renamed Clipper Kathay and used on the Pacific routes

Boeing Stratocruiser G-ANUC BOAC London Airport
Originally part of the United Airlines fleet servicing the Hawaii route, the Stratocruisers were sold to BOAC in 1954. This one was renamed Clio and became G-ANUC. Date: 1955

Thomas Turner Convalescent Home, Broadstairs, Kent
Children and staff at the Thomas Turner Convalescent Home, Stone Road, Broadstairs. The home, originally known as the St Davids Home, was established in 1911 by the Waifs and Strays Society

HMS Redoubtable bombarding off coast of Flanders, WW1
The British battleship HMS Redoubtable (the renamed HMS Revenge) carrying out bombardment duties on German positions off the coast of Flanders during the First World War. Date: 7 September 1915

LCC-LFB Isle of Dogs fire station, East London
Built by the London County Council, Isle of Dogs fire station was located at 461 West Ferry Road, and was subsequently renamed Millwall fire station

Barnardos Hazelbrae / Margaret Cox Home, Peterborough
New arrivals at Barnardos Hazelbrae home for girls at Peterborough, Ontario. The home was opened in 1883 to receive girls emigrating from Barnardos homes in the UK

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Discover the intriguing history behind these renamed landmarks and institutions across the UK. From the eerie Asylum Lodge in Devizes, Wiltshire to the majestic Avro York C1 G-AGNN BOAC aircraft at Tooting Bec Asylum in Surrey, each holds a unique story. Delve into the past of Barming Asylum in Maidstone, Kent and witness its transformation over time. Marvel at the engineering marvel that is Airship R38 built for the US Navy at Cardington. Step back in time at Goodwick Railway Station in Pembrokeshire, South Wales and relive its bygone era. Behold the grandeur of HOOVER DAM as it stands tall against nature's forces. Uncover secrets within The Berkshire County Asylum located in Moulsford, Wallingford and unravel its enigmatic past. Commemorate HMS Vindictive aircraft carrier's role during WW1 and pay homage to those who served bravely on board. Explore Hospital of Stirling District Asylum (Bellsdyke Hospital) with its rich architectural heritage nestled amidst scenic landscapes. Witness history come alive at Inkerman Barracks in Woking, Surrey where tales of bravery echo through time. Lastly, immerse yourself in Brighton County Borough Asylum's haunting beauty situated in Haywards Heath, Sussex - a testament to human resilience throughout centuries.