Anson Collection

Avro Anson 19 VM331 1954
Avro Anson 19, VM331. 1954

Five adjacent pubs in Portsmouth, Hampshire
Portsmouth was a town of many wonders in 1911. One of them was the possession of five fully licensed houses standing next to each other

Avro Anson I MG182 1942
Avro Anson I, MG182. 1942. Date: 1942

Avro Anson I MG182 1942
Avro Anson I, MG182. 1942. Date: 1942

Avro Anson I K6206 flying over HMS Furious
Avro Anson I, K6206, flying over HMS Furious

Lord Anson, (1829). Creator: J Jenkins
Lord Anson, (1829). Portrait of English naval commander George Anson, Baron Anson (1697-1762). Anson commanded a Royal Navy squadron of 6 ships sent to attack Spanish interests in South America at

South Carolina, Charleston, Mule Carriage tour

South Carolina, Charleston, Carriage Tour company on Anson Street

Avro Anson C. 19 TX191
Royal Air Force - Avro Anson C.19 Series 1 TX191, at RAF Bovingdon, Hertfordshire. Date: 1968

George Anson - Explorer

WW2 Air Observer Receiving Instruction
A photograph which portrays a British WW2 air observer receiving final instructions from the pilot of an Avro Anson coastal patrol and general duty plane. Date: circa 1940s

Jack's Visit to Greenwich II - the Anson Room, model of Portsmouth Dockyard extension, something like a chest, an old friend, a queer vessel

RAF Avro Anson used for training pilots Date: 1938

RAF Avro Anson reconnaissance plane escorting King George VI and Queen Elizabeth across the English Channel, 19 July 1938 Date: 1938

RAF Avro Anson K6152 multi-role aircraft Date: 1938

Avro Anson 19 G-AHKX
Avro Anson 19 Series 2 G-AHKX (msn 1333), of Kemp's Aerial Surveys Aircraft division Ltd. at Blackpool-Squires Gate Airport in April 1972. Date: 1972

Avro Anson C. 21 G-BFIR - WD413
Avro Anson C.21 G-BFIR / WD413 (msn 3634) Date: circa 2003

Avro Anson I G-AMDA - N4877, at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Date: circa 2005

Avro 652 Anson I N4877 - G-AMDA of the Skyfame museum at Staverton Airport N4877 was built at the Avro factory at Newton Heath, Manchester and was taken on charge by the Royal Air Force on Nov 17

The American Baseball Players at Kennington Oval, Visit of the Prince of Wales (engraving)
1626638 The American Baseball Players at Kennington Oval, Visit of the Prince of Wales (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Naval Manoeuvres, Preliminary Steam Tactics of the Red B Fleet, under Rear-Admiral E H Seymour (litho)
1627289 The Naval Manoeuvres, Preliminary Steam Tactics of the Red B Fleet, under Rear-Admiral E H Seymour (litho) by Jane, Fred T

Fight between the Centurion and a Spanish galleon (engraving)
2781477 Fight between the Centurion and a Spanish galleon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fight between the Centurion and a Spanish galleon)

Avro Anson C. 19 Series 1 TX209
Royal Air Force - Avro Anson C.19 Series 1 TX209, of the Western Communication Squadron, at RAF Wattisham on 5 April 1968. Date: 1968

Advert, Anson Double-Rise Target Trap
Advert for the Anson Double-Rise Target Trap (for shooting practice), Birmingham. circa 1900

The Naval Manoeuvres, Big-Gun Target-Practice on Board a Man-of-War (engraving)
1062790 The Naval Manoeuvres, Big-Gun Target-Practice on Board a Man-of-War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres)

Anson attacking Paita (engraving)
3634298 Anson attacking Paita (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anson attacking Paita)

Types of the British Navy (litho)
1615850 Types of the British Navy (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of the British Navy)

The Queens Navy in 1887 (engraving)
1046433 The Queens Navy in 1887 (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Navy in 1887)

The British Mediterranean Fleet rounding Cape Kara, Gulf of Salonica, 5 November (engraving)
1100442 The British Mediterranean Fleet rounding Cape Kara, Gulf of Salonica, 5 November (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Naval Manoeuvres and the Camera (b / w photo)
1062862 The Naval Manoeuvres and the Camera (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres and the Camera)

"Ready! Aye, Ready!"The British Mediterranean Fleet (engraving)
1100570 " Ready! Aye, Ready!" The British Mediterranean Fleet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Ready! Aye, Ready)

Royal Air Force - Avro Anson C. XIX PH814
Royal Air Force - Avro Anson C.XIX PH814 Date: circa 1957

Dog Posing for Portrait in Photographers Studio Chair, ca. 1855. Creator: Rufus Anson
Dog Posing for Portrait in Photographers Studio Chair, ca. 1855

Avro Anson C. XIX series 2 G-AVCK (ex TX157)
Avro Anson C.XIX series 2 G-AVCK (ex RAF - TX157) of T.A.T. Ltd. At Baginton (Coventry Airport). G-AVCK was sold to Condor Aviation at Halfpenny Green in September 1967

RAF - Anson C Mk. XIX TX193
Royal Air Force - Anson C Mk.XIX TX193. Date: 1960s

RAF Anson - RAF Waddington
Royal Air Force Avro Anson C Mk.XIX VL306 at RAF Waddington Date: 1963

Adrian Cap Anson, Baseball Player, from Worlds Champions
Adrian " Cap" Anson, Baseball Player, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887

Edward Livingston, ca. 1827. Creator: Anson Dickinson
Edward Livingston, ca. 1827

Dr. Valentine Mott, ca. 1820. Creator: Anson Dickinson
Dr. Valentine Mott, ca. 1820

J. W. Gale, ca. 1807. Creator: Anson Dickinson
J. W. Gale, ca. 1807

Mrs. Robert Watts (Matilda Ridley), ca. 1810. Creator: Anson Dickinson
Mrs. Robert Watts (Matilda Ridley), ca. 1810

Anson, (1697-1762), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Anson, (1697-1762), 1830. George Anson, 1st Baron Anson (1697-1762) Royal Navy officer. Junior officer in the War of the Spanish Succession and Admiral of the Fleet during the Seven Years War

George Anson, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
George Anson, 1840. Portrait of British Army officer and Whig politician George Anson (1797-1857) who served as Commander-in-Chief in India

Earl of Lichfield, 1839. Creator: Richard James Lane
Earl of Lichfield, 1839. Portrait of Thomas William Anson, 1st Earl of Lichfield (1795-1854) Postmaster General and British Whig politician

Isabella Anson, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
Isabella Anson, 1840. The Honourable Mrs Anson - died 1858, from taking poison by mistake. Portrait of Isabella Elizabeth Annabella Anson (nee Forester, 1805-1858), wife of George Anson

Avro 652 Anson XIX / 19
Avro 652 Anson Nineteen Parked Date: 1940s

Lord Anson, c1800. Creator: Rothwell
Lord Anson, c1800. Portrait of English naval commander George Anson, Baron Anson (1697-1762). Anson commanded a Royal Navy squadron of 6 ships sent to attack Spanish interests in South America at

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"Anson: A Tale of Adventure, History, and Pubs in Portsmouth" Step into the vibrant city of Portsmouth, Hampshire, where five adjacent pubs await your exploration. Just like the Avro Anson I MG182 from 1942 soaring through the skies above HMS Furious, Anson captures a sense of excitement and discovery. But Anson is not just about aircraft; it's also about remarkable individuals who left their mark on history. Take George Anson, the intrepid explorer whose spirit lives on in this captivating name. Much like an Air Observer receiving instruction during World War II, Anson embodies a thirst for knowledge and growth. As you delve deeper into this narrative-rich caption, picture Jack's Visit to Greenwich II unfolding before your eyes. The RAF Avro Anson used for training pilots becomes more than just a machine; it symbolizes ambition and determination. From reconnaissance missions to multi-role capabilities, the versatile RAF Avro Anson K6152 showcases its adaptability as a true hero of aviation. And let us not forget the iconic Avro Anson 19 G-AHKX that graced our skies with elegance and grace. So whether you're sipping pints at one of those cozy pubs or marveling at historical aircrafts named after this illustrious figure – remember that "Anson" encompasses much more than meets the eye. It encapsulates adventure, resilience, and an everlasting connection between past and present.