Britten Collection

Nick Jefferies (Britten) 1994 Senior TT

Britten-Norman BN2 Islander G-AVCN on a full-size float
Britten-Norman BN2 Islander, G-AVCN, on a full-size float mock-up in the Bembridge Experimental Hangar

Peter Pears and Emanuel Hurwitz Aldeburgh Festival 1963
Peter Pears talking with Emanuel Hurwitz, violinist in the English Chamber Orchestra and Melos Ensemble during rehearsals of St Nicholas at Orford Church 23 June 1963 Aldeburgh Festival. Date: 1963

Yehudi Menuhin and Benjamin Britten Rehearsing
Yehudi Menuhin and Benjamin Britten rehearsing violin and piano in the Jubilee Hall for the Piano Trios recital in Aldeburgh Parish Church on 24 June 1963. Date: 1963

Benjamin Britten, Yehudi Menuhin
Rehearsal for Piano Trios Concert in the Aldeburgh Parish Church (24 June), Aldeburgh Festival 1963. Benjamin Britten (piano)

Britten-Norman BN2A-8 Islander G-AYXK of Loganair
Britten-Norman BN2A-8 Islander, G-AYXK, of Loganair

Benjamin Britten, Yehudi Menuhin
Rehearsal for Piano Trios Concert in the Aldeburgh Parish Church (24 June), Aldeburgh Festival 1963. Benjamin Britten (piano)

Mark Farmer (Britten) 1994 Formula One TT practice
Mark Farmer (Britten) at Quarter Bridge, 1994 Formula One TT practice

Queen Mary Ocean Liner, at Southampton
Reaching Southampton the Queen Mary docked in an enormous King George V graving drydock, ready for its maiden voyage to New York in May 1936

The Beggars Opera, Aldeburgh Festival 1963
English Opera Group production of The Beggars Opera (John Gay, in Brittens realization) at the Jubilee Hall, Aldeburgh, 20 June 1963. Act III, near end; at Newgate Gaol

Benjamin Britten with Darien Angadi (treble) at the Jubilee Hall during the interval in the concert of Music in England 1863, in the Jubilee Hall, Aldeburgh on 29 June 1963 Date: 1963

Benjamin Britten and Fidelity Countess of Cranbrook
Benjamin Britten leaving the Choral and Orchestral Concert at Orford Church during the Aldeburgh Festival on 23 June 1963. Fidelity Countess of Cranbrook on the right. Date: 1963

Emma Hardinge Britten
EMMA HARDINGE BRITTEN English-born spiritualist in America, author, actress, musician, medium and tireless promoter of the spiritualist cause

Adrian Beers playing Double Bass
Adrian Beers, double bass with ECO, during Noyes Fludde rehearsal at Orford Church, Aldeburgh Festival 1961 Date: 1961

Peter Pears Benjamin Britten and George Malcolm during rehearsals of St Nicholas at Orford Church, Aldeburgh Festival 1961 Date: 1961

Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears talking with unidentified man. Aldeburgh Festival, 1963 Date: 1963

Benjamin Britten, Maurice Gendron
Rehearsal for Piano Trios Concert in the Aldeburgh Parish Church (24 June), Aldeburgh Festival 1963. Benjamin Britten (piano)

Jason McEwen (Britten) 1994 Senior TT practice
Kiwi Jason McEwen (Britten) 1994 Senior TT practice. He practiced on the ex-Mark Farmer bike, after Marks accident, but did not race it

Shaun Harris (Britten) 1993 Senior TT
Kiwi Shaun Harris (Britten) 1993 Senior TT

The fabulous Britten
Kiwi designer and engineer John Britten chats to Nick Jefferies at TT 1993. The Britten never showed its true potential on the TT circuit

John Britten and Nigel Desmond Norman in Bembridge
From left: John Britten (?-1977) and Nigel Desmond Norman (1929-2002) in Bembridge, Isle of Wight, 1966. Date: 1966

Ocean liner books, collection of ten
OCEAN LINER/BOOKS, collection of ten, hardbound volumes including Tramps and Ladies by Sir James Bisset and Sail Ho by the same

Cunard White Star, RMS Queen Mary, engineers log
Cunard White Star, RMS Queen Mary engineers log, detailing voyage no.1 (27 May 1936, Captain Sir Edgar Britten RD RNR) to no.87 (12 July 1942, Captain J G Bisset)

Mstislav Rostropovich, renowned Russian cellist
Mstislav Rostropovich (1927-2007), renowned Russian cellist and conductor. Seen here (centre) with the Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich (left) and the English composer Benjamin Britten (right)

Sebastien Britten World Figure Skating Champs 20 April 1995 Date: 20 April 1995

Britten Norman BN-2A Islander G-BJWP (msn 7768) of Pollution Control (Department of transport), at Headcorn in Kent. Date: 1986

Britten Norman BN-2A Islander G-AXRN (msn129) of Humber Airways Limited at Brough. G-AXRN was first flown on 10 November 1969 as G-51-52

1996 Senior TT
One of the bigest cheers at the end of th 1996 Senior was not for Phillip, Joey or Nick. It was when Shaun Harris finished the first TT on the fabulous hand-built Britten v-twin

Hugh Anderson (Britten) 2005 Classic Lap
kiwi ace Hugh Anderson (Britten) 2005 Classic Lap

Benjamin Britten (1913-1976), English composer

John Britten, 1848. Artist: John Hayter
John Britten, 1848

Orford Church, Suffolk. St Bartholomews Church in Orford was a favourite of the composer Benjamin Britten, whose famous work " Noyes Fludde" was first performed there

Benjamin Britten at rehearsal of St Nicholas 1963
Benjamin Britten with trebles from the London Boy Singers at a rehearsal of his cantata, Saint Nicolas, in Orford Church, 23 June 1963 Date: 1963

Benjamin Britten with his Alvis Graber
Colin Graham (left) and Benjamin Britten leaving his Graber bodied Alvis convertible. The man on the right is unidentified

Shaun Harris (Britten) 1996 Senior TT
Shaun Harris (Britten) heads down Bray Hill to give the Brittten its only TT finish; 1996 Senior TT

Britten-Norman Cushioncraft CC-2, CC2-002, being fuelled at a BP Service Station at Bembridge, Isle of Wight

One Mans Dream; the Britten V1000
TT winner and World Champion Hugh Anderson rode this Britten V100 in the 2005 Classic Parade in tribute to John Britten, designer of this revolutionary machine

Frederick Britten Austin, 1885-1941. British Author And Playwright. From The Book The Masterpiece Library Of Short Stories, The War

Nick Jefferies (Britten) 1994 Formula One TT
The Sound of Thunder! Nick Jefferies (Britten) at Quarter Bridge: 1994 Formula One TT

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"Britten: A Legacy of Music, Aviation, and Artistic Collaborations" In the world of aviation, the Britten-Norman BN2 Islander G-AVCN gracefully glides on a full-size float, showcasing its remarkable engineering. Meanwhile, at the Aldeburgh Festival in 1963, Peter Pears and Emanuel Hurwitz captivate audiences with their mesmerizing performances under Benjamin Britten's direction. The realm of music witnesses another iconic collaboration as Yehudi Menuhin and Benjamin Britten rehearse together. Their harmonious melodies fill the air as they create magic through their instruments. The bond between them is evident not only in their music but also in their friendship. The Loganair-operated Britten-Norman BN2A-8 Islander G-AYXK takes flight, symbolizing both innovation and reliability. This aircraft serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of the name "Britten. " Beyond aviation and music lies another facet of this multi-talented individual. Benjamin Britten shares a moment with Darien Angadi – an encounter that captures his genuine connection with people from all walks of life. Art knows no boundaries; it transcends time and social status. Benjamin Britten finds himself surrounded by esteemed figures like Fidelity Countess Cranbrook while sharing his passion for creativity. Collaboration remains at the heart of Britten's journey as he joins forces with Peter Pears and George Malcolm during an enchanting performance of "The Beggars Opera" at Aldeburgh Festival 1963. Their collective talent ignites sparks that illuminate stages around the world. Not limited to just one field, Mark Farmer (Britten) showcases his prowess beyond music by participating in Formula One TT practice – proving that dedication can lead to success across different domains. Nick Jefferies (Britten) further exemplifies this versatility by taking part in Senior TT races in 1994.