23 Collection (#2)

William Morris
circa 1870: English painter, poet, craftsman and socialist, William Morris (1834 - 1896). (Photo by Frederick Hollyer/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Jousting / London Bridge
A joust on the London Bridge in the presence of Richard II

Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812- 1870
5614262 Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812- 1870; (add.info.: Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812- 1870. English writer and social critic. Seen here aged 23)

Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1900): British position at Sherpore, Cabul (Kabul)
530488 Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1900): British position at Sherpore, Cabul (Kabul). Gatling gun bastion making ready to repel attack by the Ghazis, 23 December 1879

Elizabeth I on her way to open the first Royal Exchange, London, 23 January 1571. Copperplate engraving c1680
532290 Elizabeth I on her way to open the first Royal Exchange, London, 23 January 1571. Copperplate engraving c1680.; Universal History Archive/UIG

The Last Hours of Marshal Duroc (23 May 1813), fatally wounded at the Batle of Bautzen 20-21 May 1813
543837 The Last Hours of Marshal Duroc (23 May 1813), fatally wounded at the Batle of Bautzen 20-21 May 1813, Duroc died on 23 May. French victory of Prussian and Russian army

Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine
Model Peggy Chester - Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine, incorporating Eve's Own - photography by Nancy Sandys Walker Date: 1944

Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine
Model Peggy Chester - Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine, incorporating Eve's Own - photography by Nancy Sandys Walker Date: 1944

Kamella - Young boy's dark brown windcheater
Client: Stonehouse Advertising - shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand - Young boy's dark brown windcheater - Model: David Smith - shoot date: May 23, 1963 Date: 1963

Client: Ledux - Black Swagger Coat and three-piece suit - May 23, 1952 Date: 1952

Bristol Riots, 1831, a response to the rejection by the House of Lords of the second Reform Bill
527843 Bristol Riots, 1831, a response to the rejection by the House of Lords of the second Reform Bill. Sir Charles Wetherell, Recorder of Bristol and an opponent of Reform

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres
535863 French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres.; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres)

Mr Punch's advice to the British workman at the time of the opening of the Post Office Savings Bank
531859 Mr Punch's advice to the British workman at the time of the opening of the Post Office Savings Bank. Save money by giving up drink (alcohol) From Punch, London

Mexican-American War 1846-1848: Battle of Buena Vista, 23 February 1847, also known as Battle of Angostura
528698 Mexican-American War 1846-1848: Battle of Buena Vista, 23 February 1847, also known as Battle of Angostura. Mexicans under Santa Anna in green

Wall paintings from various houses in Pompeii
Candelabra (left) from the Casa del Panettiere or House of the Baker, VII.III.30, candelabra (right) and frieze (top) from House of Caecilius Iucundus, V.I.26

Cuba Libre Mural Painting, 23 Avenue, Havana, La Habana Province, Cuba

2015 Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge Sebring
18-20 March, 2015, Sebring, Florida, USA 95, Hyundai, Genesis, ST, Conor Flynn, Alex Bolanos, 23, BMW, 128i, ST, Terry Borcheller, Mike LaMarra, ©2015, Michael L. Levitt LAT Photo USA

DTM 2010 2nd Round at Valencia - Sunday
23.05.2010 Valencia, Spain - Oliver Jarvis (GBR), Audi Sport Team Abt, Tabac Original Audi A4 DTM (2009) ahead of Paul Di Resta (GBR), AMG Mercedes

Alfred Meakin Bleu de Roi Dinner Service given to Queen Mary Date: 1913

McDonnell Douglas F-4J UK Phantom ZE353
Royal Air Force - McDonnell Douglas F-4J(UK) Phantom ZE353, of No.74 Squadron, at RAF Wattisham, Suffolk. (a.k.a. Phantom F.3)

Short Stirling C. V OO-XAS
Short Stirling C.V OO-XAS 9msn SH1514), of Airtech Ltd, Thame, at Blackbushe airport. XAS was intended to be sold to Air Transport Co. SA. Of Melsbroek in Belgium, but was not delivered

Royal Air Force - Avro Shackleton AEW. 2 WR960 Dougal
Royal Air Force - Avro Shackleton AEW.2 WR960 Dougal, delivered to No.8 Squadron at RAF Lossiemouth on 8 June 1972 and retired in 1981

United States Air Force - Consolidated XC-99 43-52436. First flight 23 November 1947. Flew from San Antonio, Texas to Frankfurt

Seversky SEV-S2 NX70Y (msn 43). Alexander de Seversky modified a P-35 for the National Air Races. Powered by a 950hp Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp Sc

Curtiss Model 23 R-6 Racer P. 278 A. S. 68564
Curtiss Model 23 R-6 Racer P.278 A.S.68564 Date: 1920s

1922 British Mount Everest Expedition - The Camp at 23, 000 feet on the North Col of the mountain. Date: 1922

Madame Poussielgue aged 23 in 1797 (print)
5614314 Madame Poussielgue aged 23 in 1797 (print) by Gros, Antoine Jean (1771-1835) (after); (add.info.: Madame Poussielgue, nee Hersemeille de la Roche, aged 23 in 1797)

Candelabra (left) from the Casa del Panettiere or House of the Baker, VII.III.30
FLO4686972 Candelabra (left) from the Casa del Panettiere or House of the Baker, VII.III.30, candelabra (right) and frieze (top) from House of Caecilius Iucundus, V.I.26

Wall painting showing Bacchus, Venus and Apollo from a secluded seated area in a corner of a garden in the Domus M
FLO4687185 Wall painting showing Bacchus, Venus and Apollo from a secluded seated area in a corner of a garden in the Domus M. Herenulli Communis or House of Apollo, Reg. VI, Ins. VII, No. 23

Hawker Siddeley Andover C. 1 XS639
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Andover E.1 XS639 (msn Set 23), Airways and NavAid calibration aircraft of No.115 Squadron. Date: circa 1984

Vickers HMA 23 Airship Centre Car in 1917, Barrow on Furness
Vickers HMA 23 Airship Centre Car in 1917 at Barrow on Furness

Vickers HMA 23 Airship Centre Car, Barrow in Furness in 1917
Vickers HMA 23 Airship Centre Car at Barrow in Furness in 1917

Vickers Airship HMA 23 at Barrow in Furness in 1917

Vickers Airship HMA No. 23 at Barrow in Furness in 1917

Gates Learjet 23 N788DR (msn 23-084), of Hennington Durham and Richardson Inc. Date: circa 1968

Foden Steam Wagon DD 4894 - number 848, built in 1904, at a Market Bosworth Steam Rally on 23 August 1964. Date: 1964

The Aellopodes Velocipede Date: 1839

The Daughter Of Mademoiselle From Armentieres
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for The Daughter Of Mademoiselle From Armentieres, words and music by Tommie Connor and Reub Silver

Good Night (Got Your Torchlight?)
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for Good Night (Got Your Torchlight?) written and composed by Leslie Sarony. Date: circa 1940s

Madrid, Inauguration of the Apolo Theater, November 23, 1873
Spain, Madrid. Inauguration of the Apolo Theater on the night of November 23, 1873. Woodcut on paper. Tomas Carlos Capuz (1834-1899) and Jose Luis Pellicer (1842-1901)

Poster, CGT, Le Havre to New York, May sailing dates
Travel poster, French CGT Compagnie Generale Transatlantique, Transatlantic Service from Le Havre to New York on the Paris, Ile de France, Suffren, France, with May sailing dates. 31ins. 23ins

Poster, Samuel Cody, A Patriotic Lecture, London
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: Rare promotional poster ?What the Nation Should Do To Be First in Aviation? by Colonel S. F

William Morris at 23
A photograph of British craftsman and pioneer of the Arts and Crafts movement, William Morris, seen here at the age of just 23, resting his arm on a nerby table, by courtesy of John William Mackail

Douglas Boston I / Havoc I BD111, of No.23 Squadron being prepared for a night intruder sortie over occupied Europe on 7 March 1941 at RAF Ford. Date: 1941

Hatch Mansfield and Co Advertisement
An advertisement for Hatch Mansfield & Co. Limited, London based winemakers, promoting old master port wine, ideal for hunting flasks, clubs and messes

White Star Line, RMS Olympic - oak column section from Cabin 62, stencilled on reverse port side and impressed fore end starboard side. 23.5 inches. Date: 20th century

General Douglas MacArthur enjoying a cup of tea in New Guinea on 23 November 1942, with General sir Thomas Blamey, the Commander of Australian Land Forces. Date: 1942

Transatlantic Sailings leaflet, various shipping lines, mentioning largest steamers in the world, Olympic and Titanic. The sailing schedule shows an image of Olympic and Titanic on the cover

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"23: A Tapestry of Historical Moments and Heroic Feats" Anne Boleyn, the enigmatic queen whose life was cut short at 23, forever left her mark on history. Players take their positions on the stage, each holding a card marked with the number 23 - a symbol of fate or coincidence? Nelson meticulously outlines his battle plans for Trafalgar in 1805, where the number 23 becomes synonymous with victory against all odds. Greenway House in Devon stands as a witness to history's unfolding stories, including those intertwined with the mysterious power of 23. The valiant defenders of Rorkes Drift during the Zulu War faced insurmountable odds but found strength in unity and resilience at every turn - even amidst the presence of that fateful number. H. M. S Victory breaks through enemy lines during The Battle of Trafalgar, leaving an indelible mark on naval warfare and forever etching "23" into maritime legend. HMS Jervis Bay fearlessly attacks Admiral Scheer during World War II; their bravery echoes through time alongside that ever-present numeral. An Air League poster from the British Empire era reminds us how aviation pioneers soared to new heights while carrying within them both dreams and numerological mysteries associated with "23. " Angels of Mons descend upon Pearse's imagination, intertwining tales of divine intervention and inexplicable occurrences tied to this enigmatic number. Blythe House in West Kensington once housed Post Office Savings Bank records - perhaps hiding secrets linked to hidden patterns involving none other than our elusive digit: 2-3. Once again, Rorkes Drift emerges as a testament to human courage amid chaos; its significance heightened by whispers surrounding that infamous numerical combination.