Hecla Collection

Miss Blanche Lamont with her school in Hecla, Montana, October 1893
SCHOOLMISTRESS, 1893. Miss Blanche Lamont with her school in Hecla, Montana, October 1893

Ordnance Survey map of north east Sheffield copied by the Germans, and marked with bombing targets, c. 1940
Original at Sheffield City Archives MD7731/4 and Sheffield Local Studies Librarys 26 M/5

The search for a North-West passage: The crews of Parry's ships, the Hecla and Griper
1578504 The search for a North-West passage: The crews of Parry's ships, the Hecla and Griper, cutting through the ice for a winter harbour

Gallant Affair of the Hecla and Arrogant, 20 May 1854 - cutting out a Russian barque from under the batteries of Eckness. The Arrogant, anchoring off the batteries, kept up a furious cannonade

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Canada, Nunavut, Franklin Strait, Boothia Peninsula, Broken pack ice and ice floes cruising the southern extent of the Gulf of Boothia and approaching Fury and Hecla Strait. Date: 11/09/2007

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Canada, Nunavut, Franklin Strait, Boothia Peninsula. Ice floes cruising the southern extent of the Gulf of Boothia and approaching Fury and Hecla Strait Date: 11/09/2007

The Crisis in Egypt, the British Fleet available to defend our Interests in the East (engraving)
1624105 The Crisis in Egypt, the British Fleet available to defend our Interests in the East (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Egypt)

Historical views of Poland. Polish men in the city of Cracow 55, Peter the Wild Boy found in a forest near Hamelin 56, and the inflammable springs near Cracow 57

Whalers harpooning whales in the North Sea 4, sailors walking on ice fields in the Arctic 5
6338024 Whalers harpooning whales in the North Sea 4, sailors walking on ice fields in the Arctic 5, and view of Hekla volcano and geyser in Iceland 6 by English School

Royal Surrey Zoological Gardens (engraving)
610409 Royal Surrey Zoological Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Surrey Zoological Gardens)

Curiosities of the 18th century
Bird and egg hunters abseiling down cliffs in the Orkney Islands 1, and geysers spouting and the volcano Hekla erupting in Iceland

Bombardment of Bomarsund (engraving)
1607565 Bombardment of Bomarsund (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bombardment of Bomarsund. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 8 July 1854)

Baro Sound in the Gulf of Finland (engraving)
1619099 Baro Sound in the Gulf of Finland (engraving) by Brierly, Oswald Walters (1817-94) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baro Sound in the Gulf of Finland)

Plan of the Attack on Bomarsund (engraving)
1607677 Plan of the Attack on Bomarsund (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of the Attack on Bomarsund)

Midshipman Lucas (chromolitho)
666990 Midshipman Lucas (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Midshipman Lucas)

Some Vessels of the Evolutionary Fleet, under Admiral Sir G Hornby (engraving)
1045104 Some Vessels of the Evolutionary Fleet, under Admiral Sir G Hornby (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Queens Navy in 1887 (engraving)
1046433 The Queens Navy in 1887 (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Navy in 1887)

Ordnance Survey map of east end of Sheffield (and Rotherham) copied by the Germans, and marked with bombing targets
Original at Sheffield City Archives MD7731/2 and Sheffield Local Studies Librarys 26 M/2

Soldiers helmets made of Hadfields Resista Steel. Official test by shrapnel bullet, 41 per lb
Left: before test.Right: after test - unperforated after being tested at 860 lbsImage from Empire Leaders in Sheffield - visit of the Empire Parliamentary Association to Hadfields

Volcano Mt. Hekla, Iceland
Mount Hekia volcano with steam emitting from the summit, Iceland, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Parry / Hecla / Gripa / Finden
Parry and his expedition travelling across the ice having disembarked from Hecla & Griper. Date: 1818-19

Parry / Hecla / Beechey
Edward Parry and his crew with establishing themselves into their winter quarters at Winter Harbour, on the south side of Melville Island. Date: 20 September 1819

Parry / Hecla & Gripa / Iln
Edward Parry and his crew with Hecla & Griper cutting into their winter quarters at Winter Harbour, on the south side of Melville Island. Date: 1819

Visit of the Empire Parliamentary Association to the East Hecla Works of Hadfields Ltd. 1916
A group of interested workmen at Hadfields. Image from Empire Leaders in Sheffield - visit of the Empire Parliamentary Association to Hadfields, 1916. Sheffield City Archives reference: HAD/BOX 57

SCHOOLMISTRESS, 1893. Miss Blanche Lamont with her school in Hecla, Montana, October 1893. Oil over a photograph

Mount Hecla

Russian Pony and Sheep from Bomarsund, Brought by Captain Hall, H. M. s. Hecla, 1854
Russian Pony and Sheep from Bomarsund, Brought by Captain Hall, H.M.s. Hecla, 1854

The Eruption on Mount Hecla, Iceland, Tin Fjeld

HECLA OVEN STOVE, 1875. An American cast-iron stove, c1875

AD: HECLA STOVE, 1875. American advertisement for a hecla base burner wood stove, c1875

The Eruption On Mount Hecla, Iceland, Tin Fjeld

CRIMEAN WAR: NAVAL BATTLE. The British warships Hecla and Arrogant attacking a Russian barque, 20 May 1854. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

Geyser, Iceland
The great geyser of Hekla (or Hecla), one of several associated with this volcano. Date: 1850

Loch Druidibeg Nature Reserve at sunset, with Hecla, Ben Corodale and Beinn Mhor behind, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Sightseers on board the Hecla in the Crimea
Sightseers on board the Hecla after the attack on Russian defences near Eknas, Finland, during the Crimean War

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"Hecla: A Tapestry of History and Adventure" Step into the captivating world of Hecla, where history unfolds in unexpected ways. From a forgotten Ordnance Survey map of north east Sheffield, copied by the Germans during World War II and marked with chilling bombing targets, to Miss Blanche Lamont's school in Hecla, Montana back in October 1893 - each story weaves together a unique narrative. One tale that stands out is the gallant affair between the mighty vessels Hecla and Arrogant. Their encounter left an indelible mark on maritime history as they braved treacherous waters to protect their nation's interests. Intriguingly, another Ordnance Survey map surfaces – this time revealing the east end of Sheffield (and Rotherham) meticulously copied by German hands once again. This sinister act sheds light on the perils faced by innocent civilians during wartime. During World War I, soldiers relied on helmets made from Hadfields Resista Steel for protection against shrapnel bullets. An official test conducted in 1916 showcased their resilience against bullets traveling at a staggering speed of 750 foot seconds – a testament to human ingenuity amidst chaos. Delving further into historical events, DDE-90028639 and DDE-90028638 offer glimpses into moments that shaped our world forever. The crisis in Egypt unraveled before our eyes while British fleets stood ready to defend vital Eastern interests. Traveling across borders brings us face-to-face with Poland's rich heritage through captivating historical views. Meanwhile, whalers harpooning whales in the North Sea and sailors navigating ice fields in the Arctic remind us of humanity's relentless pursuit even amidst nature's harshest challenges. Amidst these tales lies an enchanting engraving depicting Royal Surrey Zoological Gardens – an oasis where man could marvel at nature’s wonders within city limits.