Thousands Collection

Gliders ready for Operation Market Garden Second World War
Photograph showing gliders and men of the Allied Airborne Army, on an airfield somewhere in Britain, September 1944. On 17th September 1944 Operation Market Garden was put into action; a bold plan

British First Airborne dug in at Arnhem; Second World War, 1
Photograph showing a unit of the British First Airborne Division, in shallow trenches along a road side near Arnhem, September 1944

Soldier of the British First Airborne in action in Arnhem; S
Photograph showing a soldier of the British First Airborne Division firing his Sten gun at Germans near Arnhem, Holland, September 1944

Major-General R. E. Urquhart in Arnhem; Second World War, 194
Photograph showing Major-General R.E. Urquhart, Commander of the British First Airborne Division, standing outside his headquarters near Arnhem, the Hartenstein Hotel, September 1944

Allied Airborne Army Parachutes in Holland; Second World War
Aerial photograph showing parachutes of the Allied Airborne Army floating down to earth and discarded ones, after landing, in Holland, September 1944

Aberdeen Fish Market
Two market traders walk through Aberdeen Fish Market, Scotland, where thousands of fresh fish are set out in crates and wicker baskets

Pigeon racing at Crystal Palace, London
15, 000 birds from all parts of England and Scotland are released from Crystal Palace, south London, at the start of a championship pigeon race

British Sentry keeping watch on Nijmegen Bridge; Second Worl
Photograph showing aan Irish Guardsman keeping watch on the Bridge at Nijmegen, September 1944. On 17th September 1944 Operation Market Garden was put into action; a bold plan devised by

British First Airborne Troops march towards Arnhem; Second W
Photograph showing men of the British First Airborne Division marching into Arnhem with their guns and equipment, after landing outside the town, September 1944

Oman / Mattrah
The market place in the old caravan town of Mattrah, Oman, Middle East. During the date harvest the mountains resound with the bleating of thousands of camels. Date: 1930s

Royal Wedding 1947 - crowd in Trafalgar Square
A section of the vast crowd which assembled in London to greet Princess Elizabeth and her bridegroom, Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten on 20 November 1947

Men of the British First Airborne Division in a glider; Seco
Photograph showing a unit of the British First Airborne Division in a glider on the way to Arnhem, September 1944. On 17th September 1944 Operation Market Garden was put into action; a bold plan

British First Airborne Troops using a mortar, Arnhem; Second
Photograph showing men of the British First Airborne Division using a 3-inch mortar in one of the woods surrounding Arnhem, in Holland, September 1944

Margate beach during heatwave
Thousands of holiday makers enjoy the pleasures of the beach at Margate during warm and sunny weather at the end of August, 1927

Ww1 / Single Men Poster
SINGLE MEN Hundreds of thousands of married man have left their homes to fight for KING & COUNTRY

Karo Syrup Advert
Why do thousands of women say that wherever there is Karo, there is good cooking - and a real pride in the family table?

Workers unload watermelons from the boats using big baskets
Azim Khan Ronnie

WW2 recruitment poster, Thousands of women needed now in the ATS, WaF, vital to the offensive. Full information at the nearest recruiting centre or your employment exchange. Date: circa 1940

Vietnam, Hanoi, Quang Phu Cau village, a woman lays out thousands of Incense sticks

Flocks of thousands of Black-tailed Godwits (Limosa limosa) near the Tagus River Nature Reserve. Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal

Two nurses in uniform, on thousands of sandbags
Two nurses in uniform, pictured on thousands of sandbags. Photographed from above, outside a hospital, with sandbags stored for defence

RMS Queen Mary, some of the shipbuilders in Glasgow
Some of the thousands of shipbuilders in Glasgow, making RMS Queen Mary ready for the sea Date: 1930s

Charles Moore & Co Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Charles Moore & Co, a department store based in New Adelaide. Images show the large store building, with thousands of people outside

Burial containers, Xieng Khouang, Laos
Burial containers in the Plain of Jars at Xieng Khouang, Phonsavan, Laos. Thousands of these stone jars lie scattered throughout the Xieng Khouang plain in the Lao Highlands -- archaeologists believe

Two members of Gibraltar's police force questioning a Spanish boy on the gang-way of a refugee boat, August 1936. The Spanish Civil War, which started in the summer of 1936

Hope
Muhammad Amdad Hossain

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Norway, Spitsbergen, Nordaustlandet. Thousands of tiny krill, the base of the food chain, swarm in groups around a mass of seaweed in shallow waters along the coast. Date: 14/04/2010

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Thousands of Gentoo penguins and chicks (Pygoscelis papua) at rookery in Gibbs, Antarctica Date: 14/08/2008

How does the new year 1915 begin, amid pain and blood, half of the worlds population at war (colour litho)
2815713 How does the new year 1915 begin, amid pain and blood, half of the worlds population at war (colour litho) by Beltrame

Harbor of a Thousand Masts, 1919 (oil on panel)
1072594 Harbor of a Thousand Masts, 1919 (oil on panel) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 30.5x43.2 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Mary and Pat Spillman and Family; American

There was a young Lady of Ince (engraving)
3622917 There was a young Lady of Ince (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Lady of Ince)

Garibaldi at Palermo (oil on canvas)
702920 Garibaldi at Palermo (oil on canvas) by Fattori, Giovanni (1825-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-82), Italian general

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Deep in the Heart of Texas
The caption on the postcard is Deep in the heart of Texas. During the war tens of thousands of Americans came to the UK and things American became very popular

Newlands Avenue (b / w photo)
3092320 Newlands Avenue (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newlands Avenue)

The Central Walk, Municipal Gardens (b / w photo)
3092305 The Central Walk, Municipal Gardens (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Central Walk, Municipal Gardens)

Royal Scottish Volunteer Review - Edinburgh, Scotland - 18th September, 1905. Spectators on St. Anthonys Brae and the Haggis Knowe. Date: 1905

"Pard, theres thousands of dollars here, "said Injun Joe (litho)
5224926 " Pard, theres thousands of dollars here, " said Injun Joe (litho) by Brehm, Worth (1883-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Pard, theres thousands of dollars here)

Portrait of artist Jean Berne-Bellecour in French uniform
Portrait of the artist, Jean Berne-Bellecour in French army uniform, by Lucien Jonas. Lucien Hector Jonas (1880-1947). In February Of 1915

French and German soldiers in hand to hand fighting. Lucien Hector Jonas (1880-1947). In February Of 1915, Jonas Was Offically Accredited As Military Painter To The MusÚÑáDe L ArmÚѺ In Paris

Lieutenant General Robert L Bullard - AEF
Lieutenant General Robert L. Bullard, American Expeditionary Force, dated 9th July 1918. Lucien Hector Jonas (1880-1947). In February Of 1915

Lieutenant General Hunter Liggett, dated 11th October 1918. Lucien Hector Jonas (1880-1947). In February Of 1915, Jonas Was Offically Accredited As Military Painter To The MusÚÑáDe L ArmÚѺ In Paris

General Tasker H Bliss, American Expeditionary Force
General Tasker H. Bliss, American Expeditionary Force, dated 18th April 1918. Lucien Hector Jonas (1880-1947). In February Of 1915

General The Honourable Julian Byng, dated 18th May 1917. Lucien Hector Jonas (1880-1947). In February Of 1915, Jonas Was Offically Accredited As Military Painter To The MusÚÑáDe L ArmÚѺ In Paris

Lieutenant General Sir Arthur Currie, dated 1917. Lucien Hector Jonas (1880-1947). In February Of 1915, Jonas Was Offically Accredited As Military Painter To The MusÚÑáDe L ArmÚѺ In Paris

Lieutenant General Sir William Pulteney, dated 23rd May 1917. Lucien Hector Jonas (1880-1947). In February Of 1915, Jonas Was Offically Accredited As Military Painter To The MusÚÑáDe L ArmÚѺ In

General Sir Edmund Allenby, dated 20th May 1917. Lucien Hector Jonas (1880-1947). In February Of 1915, Jonas Was Offically Accredited As Military Painter To The MusÚÑáDe L ArmÚѺ In Paris

Field Marshal French, dated June 8th 1915. Lucien Hector Jonas (1880-1947). In February Of 1915, Jonas Was Offically Accredited As Military Painter To The MusÚÑáDe L ArmÚѺ In Paris

General Guillaumat, dated Sepember 1917. Lucien Hector Jonas (1880-1947). In February Of 1915, Jonas Was Offically Accredited As Military Painter To The MusÚÑáDe L ArmÚѺ In Paris

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"Thousands Unite: A Glimpse into the Second World War" As gliders stand poised for Operation Market Garden, thousands of brave soldiers from the British First Airborne Division spring into action in Arnhem. With unwavering determination, these courageous men dig in and fortify their positions, ready to face the challenges that lie ahead. Among them is Major-General R. E. Urquhart, a steadfast leader who stands tall amidst the chaos of war. In Holland's skies, Allied Airborne Army parachutes descend like a cascade of hope as they join forces to liberate this war-torn land. Amidst the turmoil, life finds its way forward even in unexpected places. At Crystal Palace in London, pigeon racing brings moments of respite and joy amidst the backdrop of conflict. In Nijmegen Bridge, a vigilant British sentry keeps watch with unwavering dedication. His eyes scan tirelessly for any signs of danger while ensuring that this vital lifeline remains secure. Undeterred by adversity and fueled by an unyielding spirit, thousands more troops from the British First Airborne Division march relentlessly towards Arnhem. Their footsteps echo with resilience as they strive to fulfill their mission against all odds. Beyond wartime struggles lies another world altogether – Aberdeen Fish Market teems with activity as fishermen bring forth their bountiful catch from treacherous waters. Meanwhile, Oman's Mattrah exudes its own unique charm against a backdrop steeped in history and tradition. Even amid times of hardship and uncertainty, love triumphs over all else. The royal wedding of 1947 captivates hearts across Trafalgar Square as crowds gather to witness a union that symbolizes hope for brighter days ahead. Through it all - whether soaring high above enemy lines or navigating bustling markets - men from the British First Airborne Division remain united by an indomitable spirit forged on battlefields.