Shortest Collection

Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 1 XV744 at St, Pancras
Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1 XV744 (712007), of the Harrier Operational Conversion Unit, at St, Pancras Station coal-yard, for the 1969 Daily Mail Trans-Atlantic Air Race. Flown by Sqn. Ldr

Boeing B-52D Stratofortress 56-0689 (msn 464060) at the Imperial War Museum Duxford. before construction of the American Air Museum building

Mountain Travelling in India, the shortest way down the Coonoor Ghaut (engraving)
1037655 Mountain Travelling in India, the shortest way down the Coonoor Ghaut (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mountain Travelling in India)

John Drummond of Callander, Britains smallest postman. He was 4 feet 7.5 inches tall. 1935

Sir Lowry Pass (b / w photo)
3092334 Sir Lowry Pass (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Lowry Pass)

A Visit to the T Sitsa Waterfalls, South Africa (engraving)
1044742 A Visit to the T Sitsa Waterfalls, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Visit to the T Sitsa Waterfalls, South Africa)

The fattest, tallest and shortest men in the World, and a bearded lady (b / w photo)
6000746 The fattest, tallest and shortest men in the World, and a bearded lady (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fattest)

The Penny Postage Jubilee Celebration at Guildhall, Exhibition of Post-Office Relics, and Portraits (engraving)
1627044 The Penny Postage Jubilee Celebration at Guildhall, Exhibition of Post-Office Relics, and Portraits (engraving) by Kitton

Zanzibar, after the bombardment in 1896 (Anglo-Zanzibar War)
Zanzibar, after the bombardment in 1896. (Anglo-Zanzibar War sometimes known a the worlds shortest war ). Date: 1896

Comparison of adjectives, learning for children
Comparison of adjectives to help children learn. Wet, wetter, wettest. Short, shorter, shortest. Etc. Date: 1930s

Rear-Admiral H. H. Rawson (1843-1910)
Photograph of Rear-Admiral H.H. Rawson of the Royal Navy, 1897. In August 1896 Rear-Admiral Rawson was in charge of the British warships that took part in the shortest war in history - 40 minutes of

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" coming home by the Shortest Way" Drawn by J. Godwin

Mountain Travelling in India, 1881: the Shortest Way down the Coonoor Ghaut

The tallest and shortest pupils at Badminton Girls School
The tallest and shortest pupils at Badminton School - an Independent Girls school near Bristol. Pictured are Mertyl Webb-Johnson (the shorter) and Mary Feaver (the taller)

William Henry Harrison (1773-1841) American soldier and politician. Ninth President f the United States of America 1841. Died on 32nd day in office

The Earths seasons. This diagram shows the axial tilt of the Earth causing the seasons as the Earth orbits the Sun (centre)

Shortest Day 1886
The Shortest Day: Everyone gathers around the fire as twilight turns to night

Wedding Cake / 1885
A fine wedding cake which can be supplied on shortest notice by A Dressler, a refreshment contractor on Clapham Road, London

Rj War / Suez Canal
The Russian Baltic Fleet passes eastwards through the Suez Canal, the shortest way to the scene of the fighting

Defoe in Pillory
DANIEL DEFOE In 1703, he is pilloried at Temple Bar, London, for publishing The Shortest Way with the Dissenters but the crowd acclaim him

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"Exploring the World's Shortest Wonders: From Telegram Boys to Waterfalls" Step back in time to the 1930s, when Telegram Boys were a common sight on bustling streets. These young messengers darted through crowds, delivering urgent messages with speed and precision. In another era, at St. Pancras, aviation enthusiasts marveled at the Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 1 XV744. This remarkable aircraft showcased vertical takeoff capabilities that revolutionized military aviation. Speaking of impressive aircraft, the Boeing B-52D Stratofortress 56-0689 was a true behemoth of its time. Its immense size and power made it an iconic symbol of American military might during the Cold War. Venturing into India's picturesque landscapes, travelers sought out the shortest way down Coonoor Ghaut for breathtaking mountain adventures. Engraved images captured these daring journeys through rugged terrain. Meanwhile, John Drummond of Callander gained fame as Britain's smallest postman—a testament to how individuals can achieve greatness regardless of stature or size. Moving across continents to South Africa, visitors marveled at T Sitsa Waterfalls' majestic beauty—an enchanting natural wonder accessible via a short trek through lush forests and cascading streams. Contrasting extremes came together in photographs showcasing both the fattest and tallest men alongside the world's shortest individual—highlighting humanity's incredible diversity and uniqueness. Delving into history further brought us to Guildhall's Penny Postage Jubilee Celebration—an exhibition displaying relics from postal services past while honoring this revolutionary system that connected people across distances like never before. Education took center stage with learning materials designed for children exploring comparison adjectives—a fun way to grasp language concepts while expanding their vocabulary horizons. Shifting focus towards notable figures in naval history led us to Rear-Admiral H. H. Rawson—a distinguished officer whose contributions left an indelible mark on the seas.