Residents Gallery

A revolt by blind people in a home in Naples (colour litho)

2795838 A revolt by blind people in a home in Naples (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A revolt by blind people in a home in Naples. The residents were enraged by the superintendent of the home planning to reduce their hours of exercise. Revolte d'aveugles dans un hospice. Illustration for Le Petit Journal, 22 May 1904.); © Look and Learn

© © Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images

The Carnival Ball at the Governor's Palace at Malta, the Minuet Dancers saluting the Throne (litho)

1051966 The Carnival Ball at the Governor's Palace at Malta, the Minuet Dancers saluting the Throne (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carnival Ball at the Governor's Palace at Malta, the Minuet Dancers saluting the Throne. Illustration for The Graphic, 18 March 1899.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection

© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images

Heelsum Airborne Memorial, Market Garden, Holland

This originally simple Memorial erected by residents of Heelsum in 1945 has steadily become more professional over the years, but it still retains an impression of having been put together from battlefield remnants - which it was. Sadly, many of its original components, parachute containers, shell cases, helmets etc have vanished. In 1994 it was restored and new plaques and explanatory boards installed. A modified six-pounder gun still remains at the centre. The inscripition reads, Heelsum. In this place landed 1st Airborne Division on 17 September at 1 o'clock'. The time referred to is Dutch time which was one hour behind the time used by the troops. In the fields just north of Heelsum were DZ X where 1st Para Brigade landed on 17 September and LZ X where the 1st and 4th Brigade gliders arrived on the 18th. Date: 2000

© Holts Battlefield Collection / Mary Evans