Licence Collection

Hogarth Actresses Barn
Strolling Actresses Dressing in a Barn Using a loophole in the law that defied actors to act outside London without a licence

Off Licence 1970S
The shop window of an Augustus Barnett off-licence. Date: late 1970s

Marriage certificate, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip
Marriage certificate of Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor (Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II) and Philip Mountbatten (Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh)

Allington Castle, near Maidstone, Kent
South view of Allington Castle, near Maidstone, Kent. It was built by St Stephen de Penchester -- in 1281 King Edward I gave him a licence to build a crenellated castle

A speed camera
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Young boys outside corner shop off-licence, Salford
Young boys outside a corner shop off-licence in Salford, Manchester. Date: circa 1977

Thurland Castle, Lancashire, England, dates from 1402, when Sir Thomas Tunstall, knighted by King Henry V at Agincourt, was given a licence to crenellate his manor house. Date: early 1930s

MIGNET POU DE CIEL
Henri Mignets Pou-de-ciel (= Flying Flea) is produced under licence in countries outside France - this is a British version by Abbot- Baynes based on Mignet s

Baroness Raymonde Delaroche, first woman to hold a pilot's licence. On 3 Nov. 1909 flew Voisin biplane 1,000 yards
542454 Baroness Raymonde Delaroche, first woman to hold a pilot's licence. On 3 Nov. 1909 flew Voisin biplane 1,000 yards. From postcard after photograph. Mail frank 1910

Nightclub Sloopys of Corporation Street, whose director was recently fined for allowing drunkenness, has decided not to renew its licence in the face of strong police objections

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BULGARIA Melnik. Display of wine bottles barrel and containers outside shop. Store Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Adventure Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction Tour Melnik

Henry III granting licence to dig coal in 1234. Different historical moments when coal was first noted to be used. The King is seen here giving permission to men in Newcastle to dig coal

North American Harvard II KF183
Aeroplane & Armament Experimental Establishment - North American Harvard II KF183 (msn 14A-1884), at RAF Abingdon in June 1968 for the RAF 50th Anniversary display

Swedish king Gustav Adolf welcomes his wife, Maria Eleonora of Brandenburg (painting)
2843046 Swedish king Gustav Adolf welcomes his wife, Maria Eleonora of Brandenburg (painting) by Menzel, Adolph Friedrich Erdmann von (1815-1905); United Archives/Carl Simon

PZL-Swidnik 2RL 0614
Wojska Ladowe - PZL-Swidnik 2RL 0614 (msn 510614018), (production of Mi-2 under licence by PZL-Swidnik). (Wojska Ladowe - Polish Army ) Date: circa 2000

PZL-Swidnik 2 0615
Wojska L?dowe - PZL-Swidnik 2RL 0615 (msn 510615018), (production of Mi-2 under licence by PZL-Swidnik). (Wojska L?dowe - Polish Army ) Date: circa 2000

PZL-Swidnik 2 4509
Wojska L?dowe - PZL-Swidnik 2RL 4509 (msn 554509125), (production of Mi-2 under licence by PZL-Swidnik). (Wojska L?dowe - Polish Army ) Date: circa 2000

General Motors F-84F Thunderstreak
General Motors F-84F-10-GK Thunderstreak 51-9350, on display at Air Force Flight Test Center Museum, Edwards AFB, California. (General Motors-built under licence) Date: circa 1998

Martin-Omaha B-29 Superfortress 44-27343
Martin-Omaha B-29-40-MO Superfortress 44-27343 (msn 3661), at the Tinker Air Force Base Heritage Museum, OK. (Built under licence by Glenn L. Martin Company, Omaha, NB.) Date: circa 1992

General Motors F-84F Thunderstreak 51-9350
General Motors F-84F-10-GK Thunderstreak 51-9350, on display at the Air Force Flight Test Center Museum at Edwards Air Force Base. (licence built by General Motors) Date: circa 1990

Licence to Kiss (colour litho)
3641615 Licence to Kiss (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Licence to Kiss. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Royal Licence and Copyright for Encyclopaedia Londinesis, 19th century. 19th century. Creator: Anon
Royal Licence and Copyright for Encyclopaedia Londinesis, 19th century

Licence to sell medicines (engraving)
584632 Licence to sell medicines (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Licence to sell medicines); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Comic postcard, Looking for the babys father - car licence number! Date: 20th century

Sicele O Brien (1887 - 1931), Irelands pioneering pilot, second woman to get her commercial licence

Helene Dutrieu
Hlne Dutrieu (1877 - 1961), Belgian world champion cyclist, automobile racer, stunt driver, cyclist and motorcyclist and pioneer aviator

Sign of the Dog and Duck
The Dog and Duck was a tavern built on St Georges Fields in London in the 17th century. It was named after the sport of duck-baiting, that took place in adjacent wetland

Dog owners given free licences
Over 200 free licences were given to dog owners too poor to pay the 7s. 6d. tax. The licences were presented at the Regal Cinema, Marble Arch

Smiths Vehicle Licence Holders
Advertisement for car licence holders, made by S. Smith & Sons of Great Portland Street, London, in a new circular style The advert advises that display of a vehicle licence will be compulsory after

Hilda Hewlett
Hilda Beatrice Hewlett (1864 -1943), early aviator and aviation entrepreneur. She was the first British woman to earn a pilots licence

Raymonde de Laroche (1882 -1919), born Elise Raymonde Deroche, French pilot and the first woman in the world to receive an aeroplane pilots licence

Monopoly (colour litho)
2813077 Monopoly (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monopoly)

It was a special licence to marry Becky any day he chose (litho)
6002368 It was a special licence to marry Becky any day he chose (litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: It was a special licence to marry Becky any day he chose)

Title-page illustration for The Post Office in Pictures, 1935 (litho)
5998673 Title-page illustration for The Post Office in Pictures, 1935 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Last day for motor licences. Queue waiting outside the County Hall Annexe to renew their motor licences. 14th January 1933

Girl and her dog waiting to pick up a licence. December 1940 P006419

Stampe et Vertongen SV. 4C
Stampe et Vertongen SV.4C F-BCFF (msn 185). 29 December 1959: Built under licence by Societe Nationale de Constructions Aeronautiques du Nord and delivered to Societe Air Caen, Caen

Boeing XB-29G Superfortress 44-84043, General Electric engine test-bed with a J47 in the bomb-bay mounted retractable trapeze at Schenectady County Airport, NY

Boeing XB-47D Stratojet 51-2103 (msn 450176) flying as the Wright XT49 Test-bed in the 1950s built as a Boeing B-47B-30-BW Stratojet and re-designated EB-47B in April 1952.December 1954

Fokker V. 39
Fokker V.39 parasol lightweight sport, powered by a 90 hp Thulin A rotary engine, (Le Rhone 9C rotary, licence- Built in Sweden by AB Thulinverken)

Bristol B. E. 10 Olympus Mk. 101
Bristol B.E.10 Olympus Mk.101 (Ministry of Supply designation Bol.1/2C). A more powerful version of the Olympus with a larger turbine, delivering11

IRISH OFF LICENCE / 1960S
An interior view of Gilbeys Irish off licence in the Haymarket, Belfast. Date: 1960s

PEPPERCORNS OFF LICENCE
Peppercorns off licence in Alexandra Avenue, Rayners Lane, South Harrow. This shop later became Fosters and then the well-known chain, Peter Dominic. Date: JUNE 1934

Rollason-Druine D. 62A Condor G-ASEU
Rollason-Druine D.62A Condor G-ASEU (msn RAE/607) at Staverton Airport. (Built by Rollason under licence and first registered in 1963) Date: 1964

Yavovlev Yak-11 G-AYAK (msn 172701) at Wycombe Air Park (Booker airfield). G-AYAK was built, under licence, by STROJIRNY PRVNI PETILESKY in Czechoslovakia as a LET C.11. Date: 1980s

SaB 91C Safir G-ANOK (msn 91-311), built in 1954 by Koninklijke Maatschappij De Schelde in the Netherlands, under licence. Date: 1950s-1960s

Muslim man Leicester East
Muslim man walks past corner shop in Leicester East Constituency. First Published The Independent newspaper 1987 Date: 1987

Baroness Raymonde Delaroche, French aviator, 1909. Baroness Delaroche (1886-1919) was the first woman to be granted a pilots licence by the French Aero Club

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Fascinating World of Licences" Off Licence 1970s: A glimpse into the vibrant era when off licences became a hub for socializing and enjoying drinks at home. Uniting Hearts: The cherished marriage certificate of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, symbolizing their lifelong commitment to each other. Hogarth Actresses Barn: Delve into the captivating world of theater as licenses were granted to talented actresses in Hogarth's time, breaking societal norms. Allington Castle, Kent: Discover the grandeur of this historic castle that required special permissions and licenses for its construction near Maidstone, Kent. Captured on Camera: The ever-watchful eye of a speed camera ensures road safety by enforcing licensing regulations and maintaining order on our streets. Mignet Pou de Ciel: Embark on an adventure with this unique aircraft that revolutionized personal aviation, requiring pilots to obtain licenses before taking flight. Coal Mining Legacy: Explore how Henry III's granting of coal mining licenses shaped industries and communities throughout history, leaving a lasting impact even today. Lockheed Vega 5 NC658E: Step back in time with this iconic aircraft that soared through the skies after obtaining necessary flying permits and certifications. Training Excellence: The North American Harvard II KF183 stands as a testament to rigorous training programs where aspiring pilots earned their wings under strict licensing requirements. Royal Love Story Unveiled: Admire Gustav Adolf welcoming his beloved wife Maria Eleonora in an enchanting painting capturing their royal union sealed by love and official documentation. PZL-Swidnik 2RL 0614 & PZL-Swidnik 2 0615.