31st Collection

A Golden Girl by Barribal
A colour illustration of a young girl holding a piece of golden fabric, mimicking the surrounding butterflies

German Railway gun captured at the Battle of Amiens - WW1
A huge German Railway gun captured at the Battle of Amiens on 8th August 1918 became a source of some Allied controversy. The Australian 31st Battalion effected its capture, but

Gandhi before his arrest
The photograph shows Gandhi waving to his followers a few hours before he was taken prisoner

Newspaper front cover: evacuation of Dunkirk, 1940
" Through an inferno of bombs and shells, the B.E.F is crossing the Channel from Dunkirk-in historys strangest armada

Admiral Edward Hobart Seymour
Admiral Sir Edward Hobart Seymour in a Vanity Fair cartoon by Spy. Seymour (1840 - 1929) was a Royal Navy officer and Commander-in-Chief of the China Station during the Boxer Rebellion

Explorer 1 in orbit
Explorer 1. Computer artwork of Americas first successful artificial satellite, Explorer 1, in orbit. Explorer 1 was launched on 31 January 1958

First chimpanzee in space. Ham, the first chimpanzee in space, in his flight suit. On January 31, 1961, a Mercury-Redstone rocket carrying Ham was launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA

Air Raid Shelter Poster
Metropolitan Police poster with information on air raid shelters in Brentford, London, during World War I

Charge of the London Scottish, October 1914
The Charge of the London Scottish, the lads of the Hodden Grey : attack on the German trenches in France during the night of 31st October 1914. Date: 31st October 1914

Battle of Jutland
A scene depicting an action during the Battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916. William Lionel Wyllie, Ra Ri Re, (1851-1931)

Tatler front cover of Sir Robert Baden-Powell
Front cover of The Tatler with a portrait of Lieutenant-General Sir Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell (1857-1941), military leader and founder of the Boy Scout movement. Date: 31st January 1934

Explorer 1 in orbit, artwork
Explorer 1 in orbit. Computer artwork of Americas first successful artificial satellite, Explorer 1, in orbit over Earth. Explorer 1 was launched on 31 January 1958

Japanese surrender delegation aboard the USS Missouri
The Japanese surrender delegation aboard the USS Missouri, 31st August 1945. All the US naval personnel are wearing Class B uniforms on purpose. The surrender officially ended World War Two

The Girl In The Cabaret by Suzanne Meunier
A colour illustration of an elegantly dressed lady finishing off the last of her champagne. Suzanne Meunier was a French artist who produced a number of erotic illustrations for The Sketch

Greta Garbo (1905-1990)
A portrait of Greta Garbo on her yacht off Catalina Island. Greta Garbo was born in Stockholm and was spotted whilst studying at the Royal Theatre Dramatic School by the Swedish director Mauritz

Railway bridge across the river Severn
The new bridge across the Severn. The view as it will appear from Gatcomb, with the docks in the distance

Mr. Hoover, left and Mr. Clynes, right. Food Controllers respectively for England and America during World War I
2638486 Mr. Hoover, left and Mr. Clynes, right. Food Controllers respectively for England and America during World War I, seen here in 1917. Herbert Clark Hoover , 1874 -1964

Dead German soldiers Ypres 31st July 1917

Bleriot flight, Toury to Artenay, 31st October 1908

Louis Bleriot flight from Toury to Artenay on 31st October 1908

Battle of Pilckem Ridge at St Jean, 31st July 1917

Pilckem Ridge Battlefield Ypres Belgium 31st July 1917 WW1

White Star Line, RMS Majestic, auction sale catalogue
White Star Line, RMS Majestic, rare auction sale catalogue for the furnishings and fittings, including two complimentary ladies appointment cards for a hairdressing salon

Bell OH-58D Kiowa 85-24693
United States Army - Bell OH-58D Kiowa 85-24693 (rebuilt from 71-20695), at the SBAC Farnborough Airshow, held between 31st August-7 September 1986 Date: 1986

Breguet ATL-2 Atlantique 01
Aeronavale - Breguet ATL-2 Atlantique 01 (msn 01), the first prototype, at the SBAC Farnborough Air Show held between 31st August-7 September 1986

Dassault Mirage 2000C 2-LM
Armee de l'Air - Dassault Mirage 2000C 2-LM (msn 27), of Escadron de Chasse et Transformation 2/2 Cote d'Or, at the SBAC Farnborough Air Show held between 31st August-7 September 1986

Dassault Super Etendard 5
Aeronavale - Dassault Super etendard 5 (msn 5), at the SBAC Farnborough Air Show held between 31st August-7 September 1986. (Aeronavale - Aeronautique Navale - French Naval Aviation) Date: 1986

Agusta A. 109A-2 SEM MM81221
Guardia di Finanza - Agusta A.109A-2 SEM MM81221 (msn 7338, later GF-131'), at the SBAC Farnborough Air Show held between 31st August-7 September 1986. Date: 1986

CASA-IPTN CN-235 ECT-135 (msn P1), at the SBAC Farnborough Air Show held between 31st August-7 September 1986. Date: 1986

McDonnell F-4D Phantom 66-0267
United States Air Force - McDonnell F-4D-29-MC Phantom 66-0267 (msn 1934, base code HS), of the 31st Tactical Fighter Wing, based at Homestead Air Force Base

Poster, 31st International Motor Exhibition, Earls Court
Poster, 31st International Motor Exhibition, Cars & Boats, Earls Court, London, 14-23 October 1937 Date: 1937

de Havilland DH. 82A Tiger Moth G-ANEL
de Havilland DH.82A Tiger Moth II G-ANEL (msn 82333, ex N9238), at Coventry-Baginton Airport, on 13 July 1957, for the 1957 National air races - King's Cup Air Race, with race number 30'

Hawker Siddeley HS. 125 Series 1B G-DJMJ
Hawker Siddeley HS.125 Series 1B/522 G-DJMJ (msn 25106), of McAlpine Aviation Flight Inspection Research, at the SBAC Farnborough Air Show, held from 31st August-7 September 1986. Date: 1972

Former U. S. President Herbert Hoover Fishing, 1936 (b/w photo)
5052294 Former U.S. President Herbert Hoover Fishing, 1936 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info)

Breguet ATL-2 Atlantique 01
Aeronavale - Breguet ATL-2 Atlantique 01 (msn 01), the first prototype, at the SBAC Farnborough Air Show held between 31st August-7 September 1986

President Herbert Hoover and his wife Lou in Washington DC, 1932 (b/w photo)
3964125 President Herbert Hoover and his wife Lou in Washington DC, 1932 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info)

Former U. S. President Herbert Hoover Fishing, 1936 (b/w photo)
5974413 Former U.S. President Herbert Hoover Fishing, 1936 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Herbert Clark Hoover, 31st President of the United States of America
498891 Herbert Clark Hoover, 31st President of the United States of America, from The Year 1919 Illustrated by English Photographer

The General Post Office - New York City, USA. Situated at 8th Avenue, between 31st and 33rd Streets. Built over the track and depot yards of the Pennsylvannia Station. Date: circa 1910s

Home Rule Bill of 1912
John Redmond (1856 - 1918), leader of the Irish party, claiming home bill for Ireland. Declaring that " The bill will establish in Ireland a Parliament with power to deal with purely Irish

A bunker at the northern corner of Shrewsbury Forest
The forest was named by the 2nd Kings Shropshire Light Infantry in March 1915. It had been taken by the Germans in October 1914 but they were driven out on the 31st. Date: 2016

British & Canadian Liberators Monument Bretteville
This striking Memorial lists all the Participants in the Liberation of Communes between the rivers Thue & Mue, 3rd Can Div, RCA, 2nd Armoured Bde, 43rd Wessex Div, 15th Scottish Div

Dead Turcos on the battlefield
Photograph showing dead Turcos (native Algerian troops) near Fere-Champenoise in Marne, in October 1914. Date: October 31st 1914

The Birthplace of Herbert Hoover, West Branch, Iowa, 1931 (oil on masonite)
700275 The Birthplace of Herbert Hoover, West Branch, Iowa, 1931 (oil on masonite) by Wood, Grant (1891-1942); 75.2x101 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
(ex Missouri Air National Guard) - Republic F-84F-30-GK Thunderstreak 51-9422, late of the 110th Fighter Squadron, on gate guard duties at St. Louis Air National Guard Base, MO

MAN HOLDS SHAWL
At midnight on December 31st, a gentleman holds a ladys shawl in case she should feel cold Date: 1887

Royal Air Force Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk. X
Royal Air Force Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk.X (with Torpedo and Dihedral Tail Plane) - 31st July, 1942. Date: 1942

Kaiser William II of Germany - Tangier, Morocco
Kaiser William II of Germany during his visit in Tangier, Morocco, 31st March, 1905. In the foreground, the triumphal arch built by the Spanish colony

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"31st: A Glimpse into History's Tapestry" Step back in time and witness the extraordinary moments that unfolded on the 31st. From the enchanting artwork of "A Golden Girl" by Barribal to the captivating allure of "Good Morning. " by David Wright, these masterpieces transport us to a world filled with elegance and beauty. Yet, not all 31sts were marked by tranquility. The German Railway gun captured at the Battle of Amiens during WW1 reminds us of the fierce struggles endured for freedom. Gandhi's serene presence before his arrest serves as a poignant reminder of his unwavering commitment to nonviolence and justice. The newspaper front cover depicting Dunkirk's evacuation in 1940 evokes both despair and resilience, showcasing humanity's ability to come together in times of crisis. Meanwhile, memories from the Battle of Jutland resurface, honoring those who fought valiantly amidst turbulent seas. Admiral Edward Hobart Seymour stands tall among heroes, his leadership immortalized through history. And who could forget our primate companion? The first chimpanzee in space symbolizes mankind's insatiable curiosity and relentless pursuit of knowledge. In times when danger loomed overhead, an air raid shelter poster served as a beacon of hope - a reminder that even amidst chaos, protection was within reach. The Charge of the London Scottish echoes bravery personified; their courage etched forever into our collective memory. Sir Robert Baden-Powell graces Tatler's front cover - an emblematic figure whose legacy continues to inspire generations through scouting worldwide. Lastly, Explorer 1 triumphantly orbits above Earth - proof that human ingenuity knows no bounds. On this day we celebrate history's kaleidoscope; its vibrant hues painting tales both grandiose and intimate. Let us cherish these glimpses into our past - reminders that every passing day holds within it countless stories waiting to be discovered.