Thornycroft Collection

GWR 4 Ton Thornycroft Lorry, 1929
Seen here using lifting/lowering mechanism to lift milk churn from trailer

Portraits of Henry VIIIs six wives from 1509, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Portraits of Henry VIIIs six wives; Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard and Catherine Parr

Edward I, King of England from 1272, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Edward I, King of England from 1272, (1932). Edward (1239-1307) was popularly known as Longshanks because of his 6 foot 2 inch (1.88 m) frame, and the Hammer of the Scots

HMS Shakespeare, British destroyer at sea, WW1
HMS Shakespeare, British Thornycroft-type destroyer leader, launched 1917, badly damaged by a mine towards the end of the First World War, decommissioned 1936. Date: 1917-1918

Woking and District 29 seater Thanet bus. Date: circa 1940

Nottingham, Radcliffe and Bingham C Ross Elysian bus, Dutton s. Date: circa 1940

William IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1830, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
William IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1830, (1932). The last Hanoverian king of Britain, William (1765-1837) succeeded his elder brother, George IV

1920s Thornycroft J bus in busy street scene. Creator: Unknown
1920s Thornycroft J bus in busy street scene

1922 Thornycroft Type Q Shell Mex petrol truck. Creator: Unknown
1922 Thornycroft Type Q Shell Mex petrol truck

1922 Thornycroft Type Q Shell tanker

Thornycroft steam bus, London Road Car Co in 1902

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

H. M. S. Pelican (F86) - Egret-class sloop
H.M.S. Pelican (F86) - Egret-class sloop - Commissioned in 1939 - built by Thornycroft, Woolston. Date: circa 1950s

Stothert & Pitt vessel. Date: circa 1940

Interior view of open top single decker bus
Interior view through windscreen of open top single decker bus. Date: circa 1940

Bus door gear on low loading demo bus
Bus door gear on low loading demonstration bus, Elysian Northern Counties. Date: circa 1940

Rio Tinto A6 Challands Ross interior. Date: circa 1940

Statnor bus Hall Lewis interior. Date: circa 1940

Thornycroft Metropolitan Cammell demonstration bus. Date: circa 1940

Private bus, Joseph Foster & Son, Otterburn. Date: circa 1940

Thornycroft Cygnet demonstration bus. Date: circa 1940

Peoples private coach, 26 seater Thornycroft coach; fitted with easiway roof and non-chafe seating. Boby by Thurgood's of Ware. Date: circa 1940

London North Eastern Railway (LNER) 20 seater on A2 long bus. Date: circa 1940

Egyptian Motor Services single decker 28 seater bus. Date: circa 1940

Motoring Show at Olympia 1907
A general view of the show held at Olympia, under the auspices of the Society of Motor Manufactures and Traders. Date: November 1907

KING ALFRED, WINCHESTER
An imposing statue of King Alfred at Winchester, Hants. The work of Hamo Thornycroft, it was erected in 1901 to commemorate the millenary (1899) of King Alfred's death. Date: 849 - 899

War Office Motor Traction Trials, Aldershot, Hampshire (litho)
7201916 War Office Motor Traction Trials, Aldershot, Hampshire (litho) by Prater, Ernest (1864-1950) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: War Office Motor Traction Trials, Aldershot, Hampshire)

Flatavan (Super Caravan) of Melville Hart & Co. of St. Stephens House, Westminster leaving Buckingham Palace, London. Flatavans were able to provide sleeping

20 seater bus. Date: circa 1940

Converting from marine steam to diesel drive
Pamplet on converting from marine steam to diesel drive by LBS Engineering Co, Lowestoft. Shows the Togo, the first diesel trawler, 1933 Date: circa 1940

Thornycroft Marine Motors site. Date: circa 1940

Thornycroft touring car with three passengers. Date: circa 1905

Hall Lewis station bus on A1. Date: circa 1940

Bristol Co-operative Society, 25 seater on UB chassis. Open-top single-decker bus. Date: circa 1940

Bus with sunroof open, interior. Date: circa 1940

Bus with sunroof closed, interior. Date: circa 1940

XC demoonstartion bus interior. Date: circa 1940

Hall Lewis Taurus interior. Date: circa 1940

Double-decker bus - Ramsgate - Westwood - Margate
Double-decker bus; Ramsgate - Westwood - Margate, 48 seater Hall Lewis. Date: circa 1940

A Harpen Lightening (or Lighting) coach. Open-top single-decker bus. Date: circa 1940

Open-top single-decker bus, A6 Wadham. Date: circa 1940

Hall Lewis AW coach on LB, Jones, Gloucester. Open-top single-decker bus. Date: circa 1940

Coach on A2 long, Wadham. Open-top single-decker bus. Date: circa 1940

Open-top single-decker bus, Irene. Date: circa 1940

Open-top single-decker bus, Beadle 16 seater on A2 long. Date: circa 1940

Open-top single-decker bus, Eagle. Date: circa 1940

Peoples private coach, 26 seater Thornycroft coach; fitted with easiway roof and non-chafe seating. Boby by Thurgoods of Ware. Date: circa 1940

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"Thornycroft: A Legacy of Innovation and Artistry" Step back in time to the year 1929, where the GWR 4 Ton Thornycroft Lorry roamed the streets with its robust presence. This vintage beauty was a true testament to Thornycroft's craftsmanship. Speaking of artistry, Rosalind Thornycroft showcased her talent in capturing historical figures like Edward I, King of England from 1272. Her masterpiece from 1932 immortalized this iconic ruler for generations to come. Transportation took center stage as well, with the Woking and District 29 seater Thanet bus making its mark on the roads. Meanwhile, Nottingham, Radcliffe, and Bingham witnessed elegance personified through the Ross Elysian bus. The royal touch continued with William IV gracing us with his presence through Rosalind Thornycroft's artwork in 1932. His regality shone brightly thanks to her skilled brushstrokes. But it wasn't just land-based vehicles that bore the name Thornycroft; even at sea during WW1, HMS Shakespeare stood tall as a British destroyer protecting our shores. The bravery displayed by this vessel is etched into history forever. On land once again stands Boadicea's statue—a symbol of strength and resilience—reminding us of our rich heritage and fierce warrior spirit. Let's not forget about innovation. In 1902, London Road Car Co introduced their revolutionary creation: the Thornycroft steam bus. It revolutionized public transportation while paving the way for future advancements in mobility. During WW1, Thorneycrofts played an essential role in defending against aerial threats with their powerful anti-aircraft guns mounted on these sturdy vehicles—an example of how technology can protect lives during times of conflict. Taking to sea once more was H. M.