Thorneycroft Collection

London in fog - a real Pea Souper. The statue of Queen Boudicca of the Iceni on the banks of the River Thames at Westminster at is rended into dramatic silhouette

The champion lawn tennis match: Mr. Hartley winning the cup for the second time
TENNIS: WIMBLEDON, 1880. The champion lawn tennis match: Mr. Hartley winning the cup for the second time. John Thorneycroft Hartley winning at Wimbledon, England in 1880. Contemporary wood engraving

A couple take a break from fishing by a river
Illustration to Ellen Thorneycroft Fowlers Through Things Temporal captioned And then they went and fell in love with each other

Thorneycroft Steam truck
5616712 Thorneycroft Steam truck; (add.info.: Thorneycroft Steam truck, built in their factory at Chiswick.1899. 01/01/1899); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Wigan WN7 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wigan WN7 2

Thorneycroft steam bus operated by the London Road Car Co. in London in 1902

WW1 - 13 pounder anti-aircraft gun on a Thorneycroft lorry near Fricourt, France - August 1916

Anti aircraft gun on a Thorneycroft lorry, Fricourt, August 1916

Murakumo-class torpedo boat destroyer
Imperial Japanese Navy - Murakumo-class torpedo boat destroyer. (One of a class of six, all built by Thorneycroft in England) Date: circa 1900

Margaret Thatcher, British Conservative Prime Minister
Margaret Thatcher (Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher, nee Roberts, 1925-2013), who served as British Conservative Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990

Carla Thorneycroft, philanthropist and patron of the arts
Carla Thorneycroft, Baroness Thorneycroft (1914-2007), formerly Countess Carla Roberti, born Carla Maria Concetta Francesca Malagola Cappi

Thorneycroft Peter George Edward Baron 1909 1994
thorneycroft, peter, george, edward, baron, 1909, 1994, british, uk, tory, conservative, politician, politics, chancellor, exchequer, 1957, 1958, chairman, party, 1975, 1981, air, hostess, hostesses

Peter Thorneycroft, British Conservative politician
George Edward Peter Thorneycroft, Baron Thorneycroft (1909-1994), British Conservative politician, Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1957 to 1958

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Thornicroft Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis thornicrofti), South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. Date: 14/06/2006

The Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race of 1902, the Crews passing Thorneycroft s, Cambridge leading (litho)
1629891 The Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race of 1902, the Crews passing Thorneycroft s, Cambridge leading (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Harvey Thorneycroft England A & Leicester 15 March 1993 Date: 15 March 1993

Cricket Team Photograph - The Gentlemen of Staffordshires XI. Date: 1932

Cricket Team Photograph - The Gentlemen of Herefordshire Date: 1932

Effect Produced by a Torpedo (engraving)
3627874 Effect Produced by a Torpedo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Effect Produced by a Torpedo)

Monument to the late G B Thorneycroft, Esquire, First Mayor of Wolverhampton (engraving)
1618845 Monument to the late G B Thorneycroft, Esquire, First Mayor of Wolverhampton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

London to Brighton Veteran Car Rally 1982. DJ Terry Wogan sits silently by the side of the road as he has been forced to abandon his participation in this years London to Brighton Veteran Car Rally

The Scene on Spion Kop - Major Thorneycrofts Desperate Situation, 1900. Creator: Frank Craig
The Scene on Spion Kop - Major Thorneycrofts Desperate Situation, 1900. British forces captured what they thought was the summit of Spion Kop

Thorneycroft double decker bus, Buckinghamshire, c1920s Artist: Bill Brunell
Left of centre: Unidentified car ca 1923 Vehicle Reg. No. EL8878. Centre: Thorneycroft. Double Decker bus Vehicle Reg. No. DX2175. Place:

Lieutenant Colonel AW Thorneycroft, commanding Thorneycrofts Mounted Infantry, 1902. Artist: Mayall
Lieutenant Colonel AW Thorneycroft, commanding Thorneycrofts Mounted Infantry, 1902. Thorneycrofts Mounted Infantry was a unit of irregulars that saw service in the Boer War

The Illustrated Daily Postcard - Gladstone Statue
The Illustrated Daily Postcard - November 4th, 1905 - Bronze Statue of William Ewart Gladstone - unveiled on this day by Mr John Morley, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn on The Strand

Tatler cover - Mrs Peter Thorneycroft by Madame Yevonde
Mrs Peter Thorneycroft, formerly Countess Carla Roberti, wife of the President of the Board of Trade pictured posed in front of an over mantel mirror by Madame Yevonde. Date: 1954

Part of the frieze of The Institute of Chartered Accountants, Moorgate Place, London - architect John Belcher, assisted by two decorative sculptors Mr Hamo. Thorneycroft R.A

Alexander Thorneycroft
ALEXANDER W. THORNEYCROFT Military commander in the Zulu and Boer wars. Date: circa 1900

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" thorneycrofts " skipping-Girl" Statuette in Parian, by Minton and Co. the International Exhibition, 1862

Early Motor Boat
1st August 1905: Thorneycrofts shallow draught motor boat. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Thorneycroft Van
August 1914: A Thorneycroft motor van as used during World War I. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Hiram Maxims flying machine at Baldwyns Park Kent
From 1891-1894 Hiram Maxim constructed in the grounds of Baldwyns Park a huge steam-powered biplane machine. Powered with the assistance of a Thorneycroft marine boiler

Royal Hospital Road in Chelsea, London(toward the Embankment end) Date: circa 1920s

Telescope Man - Westminster
A wonderful photographic postcard depicting Big Bens Telescope Man under the Boadicea Statue, Westminster. The statue was sculpted by Lord Thomas Thorneycroft (1815 - 1865)

HMS Gadfly, 1906
Photograph of the coastal destroyer, HMS Gadfly, built by Thorneycroft and Co. at Chiswick in 1906. Equipped with Parsons type turbine machinery and Thorneycroft water-tube boilers

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"Thorneycroft: A Legacy of Excellence and Innovation" Step into the misty streets of London, where Thorneycroft's name echoes through time. In 1880, amidst a foggy Wimbledon morning, John Thorneycroft Hartley triumphantly claimed victory in the champion lawn tennis match for the second time. The contemporary wood engraving immortalizes his momentous win, forever etched in history. Beyond the bustling cityscape, a couple finds solace by a serene riverbank as they take a break from their fishing escapades. Unbeknownst to them, Thorneycroft steam buses operate nearby, silently navigating through London's fog-laden streets - an embodiment of progress and transportation revolution. As World War I rages on, Thorneycroft proves its mettle once again. An imposing 13-pounder anti-aircraft gun rests atop one of their sturdy lorries in Fricourt. These formidable machines become instrumental in defending against aerial threats during this tumultuous era. The legacy extends beyond land and sky; it reaches the vast seas as well. Murakumo-class torpedo boat destroyers bear the name proudly across their hulls - symbols of naval power and technological prowess that safeguarded British waters. In more recent times, influential figures have carried the illustrious surname with pride. Margaret Thatcher emerges as Britain's Conservative Prime Minister - her leadership echoing Thorneycroft's commitment to excellence and unwavering determination. Carla Thorneycroft stands out as a philanthropist and patron of the arts - her passion for giving back shaping communities far and wide with compassion and creativity alike. Meanwhile, Peter George Edward Baron (1909-1994) leaves an indelible mark on history through his contributions to society as a whole - his dedication reflecting values deeply rooted within every aspect bearing the name "Thorneycroft.