Star Collection (page 7)

Fred and Adele Astaire
Fred Astaire, born Frederick Austerlitz (1899 - 1987), American dancer and actor pictured with his elder sister, Adele (1896 - 1981) who was his dance partner from childhood until 1932

18th century astrology
Sun and signs of the Zodiac. Historical artwork of the Sun and Moon surrounded by the twelve signs of the zodiac. The four seasons are depicted in the corners. 18th century engraving from Rome, Italy

No 40, North Star, c1909
Star Class locomotive, built 1906. Seen here with the a 4-6-0 wheel arrangement. The wheel arrangement was changed from 4-4-2 to 4-6-0 in 1909. It was also renumbered 4000 in 1912

Adoration of Magi
The Magi reach Jesuss birthplace, conveniently signposted by a star

The Andromeda Galaxy
Mainak Chakraborty

Harold Lloyd in the film Safety Last 1923, famous vintage Hollywood movie image

The Poor Washerwoman - Henri Clark - Music Sheet
The Poor Washerwoman - sung with typhoons of applause by Henri Clark - Music Sheet, written by Walter Hadtings and composed by W. T. Webb

Elisabeth Welch (1904-2003) African American singer & actress who settled in London in 1933. Popular star of British musical theatre, films, television & radio from the 1930s to the 1990s. Date: 1935

Dick Van Dyke (left), and James Roberson Justice (right - in black tails) filming a scene for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Pinewood Studios. Picture taken 19th July 1967

Greer Garson (1904-1996) - British and American actress and singer. A major star at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer during the Second World War for her portrayal of strong women on the homefront

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

Jokulsarlon, East Iceland, Iceland. Northern lights over the glacier lagoon

High Above the Town by Florence Mary Anderson
A group of children with a baby fly high above a town in a winged cradle, accompanied by a fairy. c.1925

Newspaper Story by Toby Neal in Shropshire Star 10 Octob?
Newspaper Story by Toby Neal in Shropshire Star 10 October 2006 Issue Page 8, Ernest Maund Early Aviator / Pilot from Craven Arms, Shropshire, UK

Sarah Bernhardt - French Stage Actress
Sarah Bernhardt - French Stage (and early film) Actress (1844-1923) - The Divine Sarah - in La Princesse Lointaine by Edmond Rostand. The frame border is an ornate floral art nouveau design

The Polar Star, 1920. Artist: William Shackleton
The Polar Star, 1920. Painting held Bradford Museums and Galleries, Bradford. From The Studio Volume 83. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1922]

Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179), German abbess and mystic. Her vision of the Fall of the Angels, considered by some to be evidence that Hildegard suffered from migraine

Diagram showing Geocentric system of universe, 1539. Artist: Petrus Apianus
Diagram showing Geocentric system of universe, 1539. Geocentric (earth-centred) system of universe showing Aristotles 4 elements surrounded by sphere of fixed stars, spheres of planets

The Milky Way with its stars appear in a summer night on the Three Peaks of Lavaredo. Dolomites. Veneto.Italy. Europe

Grundafjordur, Snaefellsness peninsula, Western Iceland. Kirkjufell mountain reflecting in the waters of the lake with the northern lights (aurora borealis) in the background

Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665). Dutch-German cartographer. Harmonia Macrocosmica, 1660, a major star atlas, published by Johannes Janssonius in Amsterdam

Lilyan Tashman by Olive Snell
Lilyan Tashman (October 23, 1896 March 21, 1934) American vaudeville, Broadway, and film actress. Tashman was best known for her supporting roles as tongue-in-cheek villainesses

Anna Pavlova, Russian ballerina, in Swan Lake. circa 1920s

SHIRLEY TEMPLE, American child star
SHIRLEY TEMPLE (1928 -2014), American child star of the 1930s, seen here giving a curtsey Date: circa 1930s

Australian packet ship, the Ben Nevis
Australian White Star Line packet ship, the Ben Nevis. Date: 1852

Laurette Taylor and Michael
Miss Laurette Taylor (1883-1946) American actress born Loretta Helen Clooney. She appeared in one of the most popular shows of the First World War in London, Peg O My Heart

Zena Dare as a nurse, WW1
Mrs Maurice Brett, formerly the theatre and music hall star, Zena Dare pictured in her uniform as a nurse working in France during the First World War. She married the Hon

Gaby Deslys in 5064 Gerrard
Gaby Deslys (1884 - 1920), French actress, music hall artiste and sometime lover of King Manuel II of Portugal, pictured in 1915 when she was appearing in " 5064 Gerrard." Known for her

Linn Cove Viaduct Milky Way
The Linn cove Viaduct Milky way

NAVIGATION BY STARS, 1575. Sailors navigating by stars at night. Woodcut from Andre Thevets La cosmographie universelle, Paris, 1575

Turkish national flag

Orion Nebula
1500 light years away, the Orion Nebula is the middle star in the handle of the pot in the constellation of Orion. It is the birthplace of many new stars

Zeta Ophiuchi bow shock, infrared image C016 / 9726
Zeta Ophiuchi bow shock. Infrared image from NASAs Spitzer Space Telescope (SST) of the bow shock in the interstellar medium caused by stellar winds from the fast-moving star Zeta Ophiuchi

Firefighters outside mobile kitchen, WW2
Firefighters enjoying a mug of tea outside a mobile kitchen presented to the National Fire Service by the Order of the Eastern Star, Manitoba, Canada, during the Second World War

Line rendering of Daniel Chester Frenchs statue, The Minute Man of Concord
MINUTEMAN. Line rendering of Daniel Chester Frenchs statue, The Minute Man of Concord

NAVIGATION, 1871. A navigator using a sextant to measure the angular distance of the moon from a star. Wood engraving, American, 1871

Stacia Napierkowska - Silent Movie Star
Stacia Napierkowska (18911945) - a French actress and dancer, during the silent film era, appearing in 86 films between 1908 and 1926. Date: circa 1920

R. M.s Baltic
R.M.S Baltic - the second ship of that name belonging to the White Star Line. The largest ship in the world until 1905. In April 1912

Barbara Woodhouse & Dog
Famous dog trainer Barbara Woodhouse (1910 - 1988), seen here with Junia the Great Dane doggie film star, who must have her grey mouth hairs darkened with special make-up! Date: late 1960s

Lyra constellation. Optical image of the constell- ation Lyra, the lyre. North is at top. The bright star at centre right is Vega (Alpha Lyrae)

The Royal Hospital of Bethlehem; gallery for men
The hospital also known as Bethlem Royal Hospital or Bedlam was the oldest psychiatric hospital in the world. The building had been moved around many sites

Home Milky Way
Al Barizi

Aim for the moon
Maarten Léon

White Star Line, RMS Titanic - bookpost postcard
White Star Line, RMS Titanic - rare pre-sinking bookpost postcard, Signal Series, real photo postcard postally used 10 February 1912: Dear Father, I'm over in Belfast on the Titanic

Last known photo of Captain Smith of RMS Titanic
RMS Titanic - extremely rare first generation press photograph taken by Dr McLean from the tender Ireland as she brought mail and a handful of passengers to the Titanic

Star Brewery Brown Ale

The Beatles. Creator: Dan Springer
The Beatles

Luciano Pavarotti. Creator: Dan Springer
Luciano Pavarotti

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"Stars: Illuminating the Majesty of the Universe and Beyond" In a world where stars reign supreme, their significance transcends time and space. From the regal presence of Queen Elizabeth II, who shines as brightly as any celestial body in her role as Queen of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth, to King George VI's fine photographic portrait capturing his stately essence. But it is not just earthly figures that captivate our attention; even stars explode with brilliance. Norman Lindsay's depiction of a star exploding reminds us of the immense power and beauty found within these cosmic phenomena. The 1919 solar eclipse brought awe-inspiring moments as people gazed upon this rare celestial event, marveling at its ethereal spectacle. Similarly, Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh in 1954 exemplify how love can shine like a radiant star amidst tumultuous times. Throughout history, meteor showers have fascinated humanity. Adolf Vollmy's wood engraving transports us back to 1833 when villagers marveled at a meteor storm above their humble abode - a reminder that even ordinary lives can be touched by extraordinary wonders from above. Amongst constellations that grace our night sky, The Plough asterism in Ursa Major stands out with its distinctive pattern while Orion's Belt guides explorers through the vastness of space. Artists too have been inspired by stars' enchanting allure. Vincent Van Gogh immortalized "Starry Night, " an oil on canvas masterpiece depicting swirling skies filled with twinkling stars that ignite our imagination. Venturing further into deep space reveals breathtaking sights such as the Orion Nebula - an interstellar nursery where new they are born - or the Pillars of Creation standing tall amidst cosmic clouds sculpted by stellar winds and radiation. And let us not forget Nebula Sh 2-106 captured brilliantly by Hubble Space Telescope (HST), showcasing vibrant colors dancing across light-years away – reminding us of the boundless beauty that lies beyond our reach.