000 Collection (page 3)

Selfridge and Co Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for Selfridge & Co, Ltd, aptly titled, The Romance of Commerce. 1, 000 years B.C. the Phoenicians traded with the Ancient Britons

McDonnell Douglas F-15A-6-MC Eagle 72-0119 Streak Eagle (MSN 0019/A017)on display at the National Museum of the USAF, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Fairchild C-119F-FA Flying Boxcar O-18037 (msn 10915, 51-8037), at Wright Field, Wright-Patterson AFB, for display at the Air Force Museum, with Boeing KB-50J 49-0389

Commemoration Postcard Penny Postage Jubilee
The Jubilee celebrations were held at the Guildhall. This card was probably bought there as it carries a special cancellation. It is printed in carmine on buff board. Only 10, 000 were printed

The Houses of Parliament from across the River Thames
The history of the building goes back almost 1, 000 years. There are two Houses - the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Just at the left hand side of the picture Westminster Abbey can be seen

German soldier with pickelhelm, rifle and bayonet
When the Germans over-ran Belgium, refugees began to escape to Holland so the Germans built a 100 miles long 2, 000 volt electric fence to stop them

Air Charter Bristol 28 Tourer replica VH-UDC (msn 6119, ex G-AUDK'). Non-flying replica, (built by Air Charter. Ltd. at Archerfield, Brisbane)

Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 1 XV744 at St, Pancras
Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1 XV744 (712007), of the Harrier Operational Conversion Unit, at St, Pancras Station coal-yard, for the 1969 Daily Mail Trans-Atlantic Air Race. Flown by Sqn. Ldr

Seismograph reading taken from the Omori Horizontal pendulum at Birmingham, showing the severity of the tremors during the San Francisco earthquake of 1906

The war in America: General Pope's division at the Levee, Ca
General Pope's division on its way from New Madrid to reinforce General Halleck, near Corinth. Reinforcements are seen arriving by train for the Battle of Shiloh, April 6-7th 1862

The Zulu war. The entrenched position at Rorke's Drift
The scene as reinforcements arrive at Rorke's Drift, successfully defended by the British from 3, 000 Zulus. Extended caption

Sennacherib Plague Religion Bible Events Old
sennacherib, plague, religion, bible, events, old, testament, circa, 701, bc, assyrian, king, invades, israel, like, wolf, fold, angel, lord, destroys, army, bubonic, 185, 000, die, saved, history

Rokossovsky Kursk Events World War Two Eastern
rokossovsky, kursk, events, world, war, two, eastern, front, 13, july, 1943, marshal, decisive, battle, germans, deployed, 3000, tanks, 2900, destroyed, advance, checked, losing, 70, 000, dead

CRO-MAGNON MAN SKULLS
The skull of Cro-Magnon man (Homo Sapiens) Date: circa 30, 000 BC

Piasecki H-21B 02-4756 (msn B-148, ex 53-4398, ex 8 000 108'), on display at the Hamamatsu AB Museum. Date: circa 2000

Haile Gebrselassie Wins 10, 000 Metres, World Champ 18 August 1997 Date: 18 August 1997

Mary Slayney 5, 000 Metres, Atlanta 1996. 01 August 1996 Date: 01 August 1996

Marie Mcmahon 5, 000 Metres, Atlanta 1996. 01 August 1996 Date: 01 August 1996

Katy Mccandless 5, 000 Metres, Atlanta 1996. 01 August 1996 Date: 01 August 1996

Eamonn Martin 10, 000 Metres 19 February 1992 Date: 19 February 1992

Richard Nerurkar 10, 000 Metres Tokyo 19 February 1992 Date: 19 February 1992

Over 5, 000 students visiting Bismarck at Friedrichsruh (litho)
961059 Over 5, 000 students visiting Bismarck at Friedrichsruh (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Over 5, 000 students visiting Bismarck at Friedrichsruh)

Promotional poster appealing for 100, 000 men to volunteer for service in the war (engraving)
584637 Promotional poster appealing for 100, 000 men to volunteer for service in the war (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fairchild C-119F-FA Flying Boxcar O-18037
(ex United States Air Force) - Fairchild C-119F-FA Flying Boxcar O-18037 (msn 10915, 51-8037), at Wright Field, Wright-Patterson AFB, for display at the Air Force Museum, with Boeing KB-50J 49-0389

Water Storage Tank at Vauxhall Motors Plant, Dunstable
A Horton Ellipsoidal Steel water storage tank (which can hold 500, 000 gallons), built by Motherwell Bridge and Engineering Company Limited of Motherwell

Monument Church Company fire, Santiago de Chile
Vintage 19th century photograph: monument to the victims of the the Church of the Company fire, Santiago de Chile. The Church of the Company Fire (8 December 1863)

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Are you evacuating the town
The Caption is Gosh Mister! Are you evacuating the whole town? It is estimated that over 200, 000 were evacuated from the towns to the countryside between 1939 and the end of 1941

Sir Hans Sloane, 1st Baronet (1660-1753), a British physician, naturalist and collector noted for bequeathing his collection of 71, 000 items to the British nation

Memorial to the 49th - West Riding - Division, Essex Farm
The 49th, a territorial division, came out early in 1915. It had the dubious distinction of being, together with the 6th Division, one of the first to face a phosgene attack

Memorial to New Zealander Leslie Andrew, VC, Warneton
Lance Corporal Andrew, who won his VC at La Bassee when he was 20 years old, went on to serve in WW2 and died, a Brigadier, in January 1969

The Indian Memorial, Menin Gate Ramparts, Ypres
This white stone memorial was unveiled on 10 November 2002 as part of the Flanders India 2002 Partnership Year by Major-General A.J. Bajwa, who had come all the way from India for the ceremony

Australian Road to Passchendaele Marker Stone
The Third Battle of Ypres, generally referred to as Passchendaele began on 31 July 1917 and staggered on in dreadful weather conditions until it floundered in mud and resulted in some 300

The Memorial Chapel, Talbot House, Poperinghe, Belgium
Talbot House, a rest house for soldiers and officers, was started by Padre Philip Byard (Tubby) Clayton and was officially opened on 11 December 1915

British CWGC Cemetery Tyne Cot, Passchendaele, Belgium
This is the largest British War Cemetery in the world and was designed by Sir Hebert Baker (who designed the tomb of Cecil Rhodes in Delhi)

German cemetery Langemarck mass grave
The majority of the over 44, 000 bodies buried here are from the fighting during the First Battle of Ypres that began on 18 October 1914

Placard. Lottery - two prizes of £30, 000 will be drawn tomorrow (coloured engraving)
611060 Placard. Lottery - two prizes of £ 30, 000 will be drawn tomorrow (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: Placard)

Edward Payson Westons temperance walk of 5, 000 miles in 100 days (engraving)
609129 Edward Payson Westons temperance walk of 5, 000 miles in 100 days (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Payson Westons temperance walk of 5)

British 3rd Infantry Division Plaque Sannerville Normandy
The wall commemorates the Divisions part in Operation Goodwood, 18-21 July 1944. Nicknamed Montys Ironsides, between D-Day and the end of the war, the Division had over 11, 000 casualties

Britannia holding back Cholera at British ports. In the outbreak of 1892 about 260
531641 Britannia holding back Cholera at British ports. In the outbreak of 1892 about 260, 000 died in Russia and 7, 600 in Hamburg. The epidemic was prevented in Britain

German Cemetery Orglandes Normandy
There are over 10, 000 burials here from the battles as the Americans drove towards Cherbourg. Originally both Germans and Americans were buried here but the latter were moved in 1945 to St Laurent

US Cemetery Marker Number 1 St Mere Eglise Normandy
This is one of three markers at the locations of the first American cemeteries. There were 3, 000 soldiers buried here. By 10 June there were eight battlefield cemeteries but these were later

The Alpine Soldiers Carry On The Punta Del Rocciamelone (3537 meters) The Bronze Statue Of... (colour litho)
2798197 The Alpine Soldiers Carry On The Punta Del Rocciamelone (3537 meters) The Bronze Statue Of... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The greatest trek in history, Partition 1947
The greatest trek in history - to find freedom from fear: some of the 4, 000, 000 refugees in the Punjab. Double page from the Illustrated London News

Albert, Prince Consort of Queen Victoria, handing Joseph Paxton
530929 Albert, Prince Consort of Queen Victoria, handing Joseph Paxton, designer of the Crystal Palace, a £ 20, 000 slice of Solid Pudding from the surplus funds from the Great Exhibition of

Japan, c. 1912: The famous Nagoya Castle, dates from 1610; Very noted for gold dolphinson the top of keep
6013061 Japan, c.1912: The famous Nagoya Castle, dates from 1610; Very noted for gold dolphinson the top of keep, the height of dolphin is 8 ft 7 in and valued about 360, 000 yen

Open letter to Caroline, Queen Consort of Great Britain from the letterpress printers of London (engraving)
584638 Open letter to Caroline, Queen Consort of Great Britain from the letterpress printers of London (engraving) by English School

St Georges Cathedral (b / w photo)
3092511 St Georges Cathedral (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Georges Cathedral)

Inauguration Of The Monument To Giuseppe Parini, In Milan, 26 November 1899 (colour litho)
2798247 Inauguration Of The Monument To Giuseppe Parini, In Milan, 26 November 1899 (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"000: A Journey through Time and Achievements" Step back in time to 1924, where Colonel Norton fearlessly stands at an astonishing 28, 000 feet on the majestic Everest. The indomitable spirit of human exploration knows no bounds. In 1921, the world witnessed a legendary clash as The Dempsey-Carpentier Fight captivated audiences with its raw intensity and unwavering determination. Two warriors left their mark on history that night. The celebrated horse Lexington, born from the union of Boston and Ali, showcases grace and strength at just five years old. A testament to the power of lineage and exceptional breeding. Amidst the chaos of World War II, HMS Duke of York unleashes a thunderous broadside upon its enemies. Courageously defending freedom amidst turbulent times. The Olympics of 1948 brought together athletes from around the globe to compete in a grueling test of endurance -the 10, 000-meter race. Each stride symbolizing dedication and pushing boundaries beyond imagination. Writing becomes an art form as Pitman shorthand takes center stage; capturing thoughts swiftly yet eloquently. A language that transcends time itself. Jules Verne's visionary tale "Under the Sea" transports us into uncharted depths where wonders await discovery. Imagination merges seamlessly with reality in this captivating journey beneath waves unknown. A glimpse into history reveals an Indian Smoothbore musket dating back to Pattern 1858; a weapon that shaped battles fought long ago but still echoes through time today. Picture No. 10766504 captures Fortunio Matania's masterful depiction of a fish pontoon at Grimsby -a scene brimming with vibrant life and bustling activity; reminding us how nature intertwines with humanity's endeavors. From above Stamford Bridge Stadium in 1922 emerges an aerial view showcasing football's grandest spectacle -the F. A Cup Final- where dreams are realized or shattered in the pursuit of glory.