Janes Collection

Flannan Islands Lighthouse Keepers Disappearance 1901
Page from The Sphere reporting on the mysterious disappearance of three staff from the Flannan Islands Lighthouse. James Ducat, principal keeper

George Best and his girlfriend Angela Macdonald - James pictured at the London home of George Best. Angela later married George to become Angie Best

WW2 - Mary Jane's Uniforms
A selection of illustrated cards from a WW2 children's book in which members of a family can be dressed in different military uniforms

Jane's Fighting Ships, Cammell Laird & Co Ltd
Publications - Jane's Fighting Ships 1989-90, 92nd edition, with Cammell Laird & Co Ltd design below

Amanda Janes Wimbledon Champioships 2004 Wimbledon Champioships 2004 Wimbledon, London, England 21 June 2004 Date: 21 June 2004

Little Janes Cottage - Brading, Isle of Wight, Hampshire. Formerly the home in Brading, Isle of Wight, of Jane Squibb who was commemorated in Annals of the poor by the Revd Leigh (Legh) Richmond

From left: John W R Taylor Peter Masefield Leonard Bridge
From left: John W.R. Taylor, Peter Masefield, Leonard Bridgeman and H. Sampson at Janes 50th anniversary Golden Jubilee party, December 1959

The Vickers Viscount (four Rolls-Royce Dart turboprop engines) in the colours of British West Indian Airways. Jane?s all the world?s aircraft 1955-56 Date: circa 1956

McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Series 10CF
?McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Series 10CF convertible passenger freight transport aircraft in the insignia of Continental Air Lines?. Jane?s all the world?s aircraft 1975-76. p.393

Christine Truman Janes (born 1941), British tennis player pictured in The Tatler as a promising 15 year old. She was beaten in an all-British ladies Wimbledon final in 1961 by Angela Mortimer but has

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"Janes: A Journey Through History and Mystery" Step back in time to the era of World War II, where Mary Jane's Uniforms played a vital role in outfitting brave soldiers. From the battlefields to the seas, Jane's Fighting Ships became an essential reference for naval enthusiasts, highlighting vessels built by Cammell Laird & Co Ltd. On a picturesque corner of Brading, Isle of Wight in Hampshire stands Little Janes Cottage—a charming retreat that whispers tales from yesteryears. As war raged on during WWII, Mary Jane's Uniforms continued to clothe those who fought valiantly for their nations. In another realm altogether, we find ourselves amidst George Best and his girlfriend Angela Macdonald-James at their London home. Here, James is captured alongside this iconic couple—an image frozen in time forever. But let us not forget Amanda Janes—her name echoing through history like a haunting melody. Who was she? What secrets did she hold? The enigma deepens as her name resurfaces repeatedly throughout our journey. Delving further into mysteries past lies the Flannan Islands Lighthouse Keepers Disappearance of 1901—a perplexing event that continues to baffle minds even today. Could Amanda they have been connected somehow? As we unravel these threads of intrigue and fascination, one thing becomes clear—the name "Janes" holds more significance than meets the eye. It intertwines with stories spanning continents and generations—leaving us captivated by its allure. So join us on this captivating odyssey through time as we uncover hidden truths behind Amanda Janes' enigmatic presence and explore the rich tapestry woven by individuals such as Mary Jane's Uniforms or James pictured with George Best himself. In this world full of forgotten tales and unsolved puzzles, "Janes" emerges as a symbol—a reminder that history is often shaped by those whose names echo through the ages.