Warton Collection

Three English Electric Lightnings flying from Warton in July 1968. Leading is the first Kuwaiti T55, 55-410/G27-78. Nearest the camera is the unpainted Saudi F53, 53-686/G27-56

Ribby Road, Kirkham, Lancashire
Ribby Road, Kirkham, Preston, near Warton, Lancashire, England. Date: 1900s

Turbo Union RB. 199 Mk. 104 engine
Turbo Union RB.199 engine assembly hall at British Aerospace Warton, with a Mk.104 destined for a Tornado F.3. The RB.199 turbofan engine with afterburner

Old Map of the Village of Warton in the County of Warwickshire 1882
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Fylde PR4 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Fylde PR4 1

Lancaster LA5 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Lancaster LA5 9

Tamworth B79 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Tamworth B79 0

Doctor Joseph Warton - Critic
Doctor Joseph Warton (1722-1800) - English academic and literary critic. Date: circa 1780s

Joseph Warton, 1722 To 1800. English Academic And Literary Critic. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Thomas Warton, The Elder, C. 1688 To 1745. English Clergyman And Schoolmaster
Thomas Warton, The Elder, C.1688 To 1745. English Clergyman And Schoolmaster, Known As The Second Professor Of Poetry At Oxford. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Jaguar S06 XW560 right and Jaguar S07 XW563 at Warton
Jaguar S06, XW560, right, and Jaguar S07, XW563, at Warton following test flights. circa 1970. Date: 1970

Thomas Warton - Reynolds
Thomas Warton (1728 - 1790) Literary historian and critic, and poet laureate 1785-90

St Pauls Church, Warton, Lancashire
St Pauls Church, Warton, near Kirkham/Freckleton, Lancashire, England. Date: 1910s

Warton Bank, Warton, Lancashire
Warton Bank, Warton, near Kirkham/Freckleton, Lancashire, England. Date: 1910s

Joseph Warton
JOSEPH WARTON churchman, master of Winchester College, writer and critic. Date: 1722 - 1800

Portrait of Thomas Warton, Charles Howard Hodges, William Dickinson, 1786

SAMUEL JOHNSON (1709-1784). English man of letters. A Literary Party at Sir Joshua Reynolds s. Mezzotint, 1858, by John Sartain, after a painting by James William Edmund Doyle

View towards Warton from top of limestone hill, Warton Crag, Lancashire, England, May

Jaguar B08 XW566 the first UK two-seater
Jaguar B08, XW566, the first UK two-seater, at the end of its maiden flight from Warton on 30 August 1971. Date: 1971

Jaguar S07 XW563 after its roll-out at Warton 1970
Jaguar S07, XW563, after its roll-out at Warton. 1970. Date: 1970

Jaguar S07 XW563 during its first flight on 12 June 1970
Jaguar S07, XW563, during its first flight on 12 June 1970 from Warton flown by Wg Cdr Jimmy Dell, BAC Preston Division Chief Test Pilot. Date: 1970

Lord Tedder visits Warton

The TC premises in Corporation Street, Preston, in May 1948 after the departure of English Electric to Warton. Date: 1948

The first three English Electric Canberra B62s of the Fuerza Aerea Argentina at Warton prior to their delivery flight starting on 17 November 1970. Date: 1970

The third English Electric Canberra B2 for Venezuela, 3-A-39, at Warton before delivery

The four prototype B1 Canberras at Warton in December 1951. Date: 1951

Fair copy of Thomas Grays Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard, enclosed in a letter to his friend Dr
THOMAS GRAY: ELEGY, 1750. Fair copy of Thomas Grays Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard, enclosed in a letter to his friend Dr. Thomas Warton, 1750

THOMAS WARTON (1728-1790). English literary critic and poet laureate. Aquatint, c1800, after the painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds

Back Bencher Takes Snuff
Charles Nicolas Warton, MP for Bridport, taking snuff

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"Warton: A Historical Gem in Lancashire's Heartland" Nestled in the picturesque countryside of Ribby Road, Kirkham, Lancashire, lies the charming village of Warton. This quaint settlement has a rich history that dates back centuries and is home to numerous fascinating landmarks. One cannot help but be captivated by the sight of three majestic English Electric Lightnings gracefully soaring through the skies above Warton. These iconic aircrafts, originating from this very place, pay homage to its significant contribution to aviation history. Speaking of aviation marvels, the English Electric Canberra B (I)12 NZ6104 proudly stands as a testament to Warton's engineering prowess. Powered by the formidable Turbo Union RB. 199 Mk. 104 engine, this aircraft showcases both innovation and excellence. Delving deeper into Warton's past reveals an intriguing connection with Warwickshire through an old map dating back to 1882. It offers a glimpse into what life was like in this village during a different era—a treasure trove for historians and enthusiasts alike. Exploring beyond its borders, one can uncover Fylde PR4 1 Map and Lancaster LA5 9 Map—areas neighboring Warton that add depth to its geographical context. Additionally, Tamworth B79 0 Map serves as another reminder of how interconnected our world truly is. It also boasts notable figures who have left their mark on various fields. Doctor Joseph Warton—an esteemed critic—and Thomas Warton—a renowned poet—both hailed from this humble village and contributed significantly to literature and academia. St Pauls Church stands tall as a spiritual beacon within Warton's landscape—a symbol of faith and community unity for generations past and present. As you wander through these historic streets or gaze upon breathtaking landscapes surrounding it all becomes clear—the allure lies not only in its tangible heritage but also in the intangible sense of belonging it evokes within those fortunate enough to call it home.