Aa Collection

Morgan Plus 8 Britain

Stamford / Lincs 1950S
A huge sign spanning the street advertises the George Hotel, Stamford, Lincolnshire. There is hardly any traffic, despite signs for both the a and the RAC

Battersea Power Station Silhouette
25th January 1954: Battersea power station in London. With dimensions of 160m x 170m, the roof of the boiler house 50m tall, and its four 103m tall, tapering chimneys

Fire at 298 Old Brompton Road, London SW5, 25 February 1956. An escape ladder is extended to the second floor, with Sub Officer Kirby of A9 Fulham carrying a 19-month-old child

WW2 Poster -- Women of Britain Come Forward Now
Women of Britain -- These scientific instruments demand nimble fingers and quick brains. Come Forward Now. Recruitment poster, Auxiliary Territorial Service

a Box
a Telephone Box on A556, Cheshire. IoE 58578

Motorcycle Machine Gun Unit firing at aircraft, WW1
Two men belonging to a Motorcycle Machine Gun Unit with a Scott motorcycle during the First World War, using a Vickers machine gun to fire at aircraft. Date: 1914-1918

Burford, Oxfordshire, June 1930
A view looking north up the now A361 towards the centre of Burford. The building on the left is the Cotswold Gateway Hotel, which is still in operation today

Coffee pot used by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous during their first session, in Akron, Ohio, 1935
COFFEE POT, 1935. Coffee pot used by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous during their first session, in Akron, Ohio, 1935

Invention of the compass, Ancient China
Invention of the compass in Ancient China. These early compasses consisted of a magnetised needle floating in a bowl of water

Close-up of a vintage Bentley car, with large headlamps and various badges. Date: circa 1960s

Officers of No24 Squadron RAF in France 29 November 1918
Officers of No24 Squadron RAF in France, 29 November 1918. Back row: Lt R.D. Bridgewater, 2nd-Lts J.V. Flanagan, R.A. Eldridge and H.A. Young, Lt V.H. Simmers, 2nd-Lt G.H. Whitehead, Lts N.H

Aa Parmentier / P Journal
ANTOINE-AUGUSTIN PARMENTIER Centenary celebration of the man who introduced the potato to France

Miss A. A. Windle who flew Miles Magister, G-AKUA, and Wh?
Miss A.A. Windle who flew Miles Magister, G-AKUA, and Whitney Straight, G-AFGK, at the 1956 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at Wisley on 15 July

Historic motoring emergency telephone box, a Box 573, Garrowby, East Yorkshire, England, march

Gas works: l: Retort House. 2: Tar cistern. 3: Condenser. 5,6: Gasholder. 7: Office. 8: Workshops
530383 Gas works: l: Retort House. 2: Tar cistern. 3: Condenser. 5,6: Gasholder. 7: Office. 8: Workshops. aa: Pipes connecting tar cistern to hydraulic main.b, Pipe connecting a,a, and condenser

Ritual sword designed for Aleister Crowley to use in the Temple of the A. A
Ritual sword designed for Aleister Crowley to use in the Temple of the A.A. (Order of the Silver Star) his own magical association Date: 1911

Jaguar car, registration WFJ 938. 1960s

The Carnival of Venice, from: Thesaurus Antiquitatum et Historiarum Italiae, vol. IX, 1722

Douglas DC-6
Lady Passenger Wearing Hats Eating and Drinking in the First-Class Cabin of an American Airlines Dc-6 with a Stewardess Talking to a Businessman Behind Date: 1947

Crawley Brighton Road probably 1920s

AA patrolman at Garston near Watford probably 1930s

AA patrolman saluting motorist at Garston near Watford, 1920s maybe

Little boy dreaming of battles, WW1 Date: 1914-1918

Jaguar car Mark 2 Date: 1960

McDonnell Douglas F - A-18C Hornet 163444
United States Navy (USN) - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet 163444 (msn 648, base code AA, call-sign 300'), of VFA-83 embarked on USS Saratoga

Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King 148988
United States Navy (USN) - Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King 148988 (msn 61-062, base code AA, call-sign 610'), of HS-3 embarked on USS Hayler, at Middle Wallop on 16 July 1988. Date: 1988

A A Milne, English author, by Imre Laszlo Unvardy aka Spy Junr Date: 1927

BAC Lightning F. 6 XR770 AA
British Aircraft Corporation Lightning F.6 XR770 AA (msn 95235). Date: circa 2010

Blue purple white Dinnerplate AA dahlia blooming. Dahlia named Ferncliff Illusion Date: 07-02-2021

Brighton Road, Crawley, West Sussex, with the Imperial Picture Theatre on the left, and a railway level crossing across the road. Date: circa 1908

Cartoon advert for Shuck Maclean and Co Ltd, makers of printing inks. The winner of a beauty competition writes: I ascribe my success entirely to the use of your charming inks. 20th century

German machine gun position in France WWII
German twin MG34 machine guns on an a mounting in Aisne, France. Unit often attached to floor of a truck, or on a special two-wheeled trailer, towed by a truck. Manned at all times when on the march

Lord Lonsdale, 1926 (colour litho)
473384 Lord Lonsdale, 1926 (colour litho) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hugh Lowther (1857-1944) 5th Earl of Lonsdale; English sportsman

a, AB, AC, AD, AE, AF, AG, AH, AI, AJ, AK, AL (chromolitho)
984289 a, AB, AC, AD, AE, AF, AG, AH, AI, AJ, AK, AL (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: a, AB, AC, AD, AE, AF, AG, AH, AI, AJ, AK, AL)

The Anglo-Russian Disagreement at Tientsin, General Gaselee, Major-General Barrow
1593552 The Anglo-Russian Disagreement at Tientsin, General Gaselee, Major-General Barrow, and Officers of the Staff (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Street scene, London Road, Riverhead, Kent. Circa 1915

A a patrolman directs August Bank Holiday traffic outside The Orleans Arms situated on the junction of Portsmouth Road and Station Road, Esher 1st August 1932

Two and half year old David Leigh looks up to a Control Officers Brian Wells. David wants to be a a patrol man when he grows up. 16th October 1951

Transport: Cars: Ford Corsair: The Bass family seen here with their new car. 1964 F135-001

a Patrol box on the newly opened Colnbrook by-pass (A4) at Harmondsworth, London Borough of Hillingdon. 22nd June 1928. a patrolman can be seen saluting a car belonging to a member of the public to

CRICKETER, LILLEY
A.A. LILLEY CRICKETER - WARWICKSHIRE Date: 1866-1929

LONDON / THE STRAND
The Strand, looking east, with buses, cabs and cars - the car on the left sports an a badge. On the right is the Hotel Cecil. Date: circa 1910

The Orange Hall, the Hague, Holland, late 17th-early 18th century, (1903). Creator: Unknown
The Orange Hall, the Hague, Holland, late 17th-early 18th century, (1903). La Sale D Orange, Batie par Son Altesse Amelie Princesse Douairiere d Orange

Man Wench man catches fallen drunk woman woman
Man with Wench, A man catches a fallen drunk woman. The woman has a pipe in the left hand, on the right a table with a wine jug, drunkenness, sleeping in chair, pipe, tobacco

Sleeping nymph spied satyr naked nymph back sleeping
Sleeping nymph spied by a satyr, A naked nymph seen on the back, sleeping by an oil lamp, is spied by a satyr. Copy after the print by Houbraken from part 2 of a series of prints with emblems

Horn, 11th century, (1881). Creator: A A Bradbury
Horn, 11th century, (1881). Etching of an oliphant, (ivory horn), with metal mounts, made 1000-1100 AD, possibly in Italy

The St Nicholas Crozier, mid 12th century, (1881). Creator: A A Bradbury
The St Nicholas Crozier, mid 12th century, (1881). Etching of the carved ivory head of a pastoral staff, an important Romanesque piece made c1150-1170 in England, or possibly in France

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"Exploring the Rich Heritage of 'aa': From Morgan Plus 8 to Ancient China" Step into a journey through time as we unravel the captivating story behind 'aa'. Starting with the iconic Morgan Plus 8, a symbol of British craftsmanship and elegance, we embark on an adventure that spans continents and centuries. Silhouetted against the mesmerizing Battersea Power Station, one can't help but feel transported back to Stamford in the 1950s. The quaint streets of this charming town in Lincolnshire hold secrets from yesteryears, whispering tales of simpler times. A blaze at 298 Old Brompton Road in London SW5 ignites memories of resilience and rebirth. Amidst destruction emerged strength, reminding us that even amidst chaos, hope prevails. Inscribed with powerful words urging women to step forward during WWII, a poster reminds us of their unwavering courage and contribution. "Women of Britain Come Forward Now, " it beckons - a call answered by countless heroines who shaped history. A humble box holds mysteries untold; its contents speak volumes about forgotten treasures waiting to be discovered. Burford in Oxfordshire witnessed such wonders in June 1930 - secrets hidden within its walls yearning for curious souls to uncover them. The founders' first session at Akron, Ohio's Alcoholics Anonymous saw transformation brewing over coffee poured from an ordinary pot. This unassuming artifact became a symbol of hope for millions battling addiction worldwide - proof that change starts with small beginnings. Journeying further back in time takes us to ancient China where invention thrived. The compass revolutionized navigation forevermore; its magnetic needle pointing explorers towards new horizons and uncharted territories. Within Aa Parmentier's journal lies wisdom passed down through generations - stories etched onto paper preserving knowledge for eternity. Each page offers glimpses into lives lived long ago; lessons learned echoing across time itself. A close-up of a vintage Bentley car captures the essence of automotive excellence.