1081 Collection

Dog from the Hospice of St Bernard finding a traveller in the snow, c.1840 (engraving)
535470 Dog from the Hospice of St Bernard finding a traveller in the snow, c.1840 (engraving); (add.info.: Dog from the Hospice of St Bernard finding a traveller in the snow)

St Bernard mountain rescue dogs with flasks of brandy on their collars, c.1880 (engraving)
535466 St Bernard mountain rescue dogs with flasks of brandy on their collars, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: St Bernard mountain rescue dogs with flasks of brandy on their collars)

Stampe et Vertongen S. 4C G-ATKC
Stampe et Vertongen S.4C G-ATKC (msn 1081), at Booker Aerodrome in September 1966. Date: 1966

Boeing 747-4Q8 G-VBIG (msn 26255, line number 1081), of Virgin Atlantic Airlines, at Gatwick Airport in September 1997. Date: 1997

Abbe Suger / Lassalle
SUGER, ABBOT French divine, historian, abbot of Saint-Denis Date: 1081 - 1151

Louis Le Gros / Anon
LOUIS VI LE GROS (THE FAT) The son of Philippe I, he ruled from 1108-1137. Date: 1081 - 1137

LOUIS VI the Fat, of France (1081-1137). King of the Franks (1108-1137). King Louis VI (1080-1137) Watching the Construction of a Church, from the Grandes Chroniques de France 1375-79. Gothic art

St Bernard mountain rescue dogs with flasks of brandy on their collars. Named for St Bernard of Menthon (fl 1081) who built two mountain rest houses (Hospices) in the Alps. Wood engraving circa 1880

Dog from the Hospice of St Bernard finding a traveller in the snow. Named for Bernard of Menthon (fl 1081) who built two mountain rest houses in the Alps. Wood engraving c1840

Abbe Suger / Richelieu
SUGER, ABBE French abbot, statesman and historian

Abbe Suger / Dupre
SUGER, ABBOT French divine, historian, abbot of Saint-Denis

Louis VI Le Gros
LOUIS VI LE GROS (the Fat) king of France

Alexius I Commenus
ALEXIUS I COMMENUS Byzantine emperor of Constantinople

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"1081: A Journey Through Time and Tales" Step into the world of 1081, where history intertwines with aviation, architecture, and even man's best friend. From the iconic Stampe et Vertongen S. 4C G-ATKC aircraft to the majestic Boeing 747-4Q8 G-VBIG, this year takes us soaring through the skies. But it doesn't stop there. Let's delve into the past and discover intriguing figures like Abbe Suger and Lassalle who left their mark on history. Louis Le Gros and Anon may have faded into anonymity, but their stories still captivate our imagination. Speaking of Louis VI the Fat, his reign from 1081 to 1137 shaped France in ways we can only imagine. Meanwhile, Bohmer Franz leaves behind a mysterious plan detected at Poznan Castle in Poland during World War II – its content remains unknown. Moving closer to home, we find ourselves in Berlin-Mitte exploring Joachim von Ribbentrop's official apartment as Reich Foreign Minister – a glimpse into a tumultuous era. And who could forget those brave St Bernard mountain rescue dogs? With flasks of brandy adorning their collars, they were named after Bernard of Menthon for their life-saving efforts in treacherous snow-covered terrains. The Norman Conquest of Hampshire is another tale that unfolds before us. William the Conqueror depopulated this region to create what would become known as the New Forest – an act that forever changed its landscape. Lastly, Abbe Suger stands out once again alongside Richelieu and Dupre as influential figures whose contributions shaped history beyond measure. As we reflect on these diverse hints from different realms - aviation, royalty, architecture - it becomes clear that 1081 was not just another year lost in time; rather it was a tapestry woven with threads of adventure, innovation, and human resilience.