Aitken Collection

Scottish rugby players
The Scottish rugby union three-quarter line, made up entirely of players from Oxford University, which contributed towards a Scottish grand slam in the Five Nations tournament of 1925

Cosys Bunker Juno Beach Normandy
This was the scene of heavy fighting on 6 June and is named after Lt William F ( Cosy ) Aitken of B Company Royal Winnipeg Rifles whose number 10 platoon took it by hurling grenades through

Lord Beaverbrook's appeal for aluminium 1940
Lord Beaverbrook the Minister for Aircraft Production appealed for objects wholly or partly made of aluminium for the manufacture of aeroplanes

Lord Beaverbrook the Minister for Aircraft Production appealed for objects wholly or partly made of aluminium for the manufacture of aeroplanes

LUCY & MR AITKEN
How the Dead care for the Living in America - little Lucy Aitken, the dead daughter of a factory owner, leads her father to the sick-bed of Morrow, an employee - Date: 1887

Mr John Crosbie Aitken Henderson - vendor to Germany of a Welsh Coal Field

The Graphic
William Maxwell Aitken, First Baron Beaverbrook, (1879-1964), Canadian-born British politician and newspaper proprietor pictured in caricature by Garretto in The Graphic

Newcastle United Football Team: Mackay, Henderson, Stott, Clements, Collins, McDermid, Foyer, Muller, Graham, Wardrop, Thompson, Aitken. 1890s

Napoleon Receiving The Queen of Prussia at Tilsit, 1807, (1896). Artist: Peter Aitken
Napoleon Receiving The Queen of Prussia at Tilsit, 1807, (1896). Duchess Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1776-1810) met the French Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821) at Tilsit (now part of Russia)

Napoleon And Pius VII at Fontainbleau, 1813, (1896). Artist: Peter Aitken
Napoleon And Pius VII at Fontainbleau, 1813, (1896). Pope Pius VII (1742-1823) was exiled by Napoleon (1769-1821). The exile ended only when Pius VII signed the Concordat of Fontainebleau, France

Installation of the Council of State... December 25, 1799, (1896). Artist: Peter Aitken
Installation of the Council of State - (Bonaparte, Cambaceres, and Lebrun) at the Palace of the Little Luxembourg, December 25, 1799, (1896)

Bonaparte at the Council of the Five Hundred - St. Cloud, November 10, 1799 (19th Brumaire), 1896
Bonaparte at the Council of the Five Hundred - St. Cloud, November 10, 1799 (19th Brumaire), (1896). Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)

The Barriere De Clichy, Or The Defense of Paris in 1814, (1896). Artist: Peter Aitken
The Barriere De Clichy, Or The Defense of Paris in 1814, (1896). When France was invaded in 1814, Marshal Moncey (1754-1842)

ERA of P Aitken at Crystal Palace, London, 1939. Artist: Bill Brunell
ERA 1488S cc. Event Entry No: 6. Driver: Aitken, Hon. P. Place: Crystal Palace Race Meeting. Date: 26.8.39

Churchill, jubilant, aboard H. M. S. Prince of Wales with Lord Beaverbrook, about to say farewell t
Churchill, jubilant, aboard H.M.S. Prince of Wales with Lord Beaverbrook, about to say farewell to President Roosevelt (aboard Augusta) aftet the Atlantic Charter had been announced, August, 1941

William Maxwell Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook, statesman and newspaper proprietor, 1926. Artist: Alick P F Ritchie
William Maxwell Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook, (1879-1964), British/Canadian statesman and newspaper proprietor, 1926. Cigarette card with straight-line caricature, issued by John Player & Sons

Tatler front cover - ski issue - 1965
Front cover of The Tatler featuring Laura Aitkin, 11 year old daughter of Sir Max Aitken in ski outfit from Harrods. Date: 1965

Sir Max Aitken, M. P. in uniform, WW1
William Maxwell " Max" Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook (1879 - 1964), Canadian-British businessman and newspaperman, pictured in uniform in 1916

James Aitken Wylie
JAMES AITKEN WYLIE Scottish writer with his autograph Date: 1808 - 1890

LORD BEAVERBROOK (1879-1964). William Maxwell Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook. Canadian-born British businessman, politician and newspaper owner. Photograph, August 1926

Junior Lawn Tennis Championship at Wimbledon. The Honourable Peter Aitken, the son of Lord Beaverbrook in play on Tuesday during the tournament. 10 September 1929

Coming! Aitken & Watson Mesmeric Co. will commence a series of entertainments in mesmerism! to be held in GAR. Hall, Attleboro, Mass. on Tuesday & Wednesday evenings, April 28 & 29, 1885. Date 1885

John Aitken, Editor
JOHN AITKEN Journalist, editor of Constables Miscellany. Date: 1793 - 1833

Lord Beaverbrook
William Maxwell " Max" Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook (1879 - 1964), Canadian-British businessman and newspaperman, in top hat and tails and carrying an umbrella. (Unknown location.)

American schooner, Jefferson Borden
The American schooner, Jefferson Borden, on board which an attempted mutiny took place during April 1875, in the course of a trip from New Orleans to London

BEAVERBROOK (1879 - 1964
WILLIAM MAXWELL AITKEN BARON BEAVERBROOK British politician and newspaper proprietor Date: 1879 - 1964

Beaverbrook / Ritchie
WILLIAM MAXWELL AITKEN BARON BEAVERBROOK British politician and newspaper proprietor Date: 1879 - 1964

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Aitken: A Name Woven into History From Scottish rugby players to Lord Beaverbrook's appeal for aluminium in 1940, the name Aitken has left its mark on various aspects of life. In the realm of sports, Aitken is synonymous with talent and dedication, as exemplified by the renowned Scottish rugby players who have proudly worn this name on their jerseys. But it doesn't stop there. In times of war, Lord Beaverbrook, the Minister for Aircraft Production, made a heartfelt plea for objects made of aluminium to aid in manufacturing aeroplanes. This call resonated with individuals like Lucy and Mr Aitken who selflessly contributed to this noble cause. Their efforts were captured in a photograph showcasing a woman from the Women's Voluntary Service outside their town hall. Lady Lucas Tooth also played her part during those challenging times by overseeing a collecting centre for women involved in supporting aircraft production through aluminum donations. Her commitment was immortalized in another photograph that stands as a testament to her dedication. The historical significance associated with the name Aitken extends beyond wartime contributions. It finds expression through art as well, where artists like Peter Aitken depicted pivotal moments such as Napoleon receiving The Queen of Prussia at Tilsit or his encounter with Pius VII at Fontainbleau. Moreover, even political events bear witness to the impact of individuals named Aitken. The installation of the Council of State on December 25th, 1799 marked an important milestone in history—an event that artist Peter Aitken skillfully captured through his brushstrokes. As we delve further into history's tapestry interwoven with tales involving people named Aitken, we come across intriguing connections such as Mr John Crosbie Henderson—a figure whose role remains shrouded in mystery but undoubtedly adds depth to this captivating narrative.