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February Collection

Background imageFebruary Collection: Treaty of Waitangi

Treaty of Waitangi
The Treaty of Waitangi: Maori chiefs recognise British sovereignty and New Zealand becomes part of the British Empire

Background imageFebruary Collection: Dry Stone Walling

Dry Stone Walling
Two working class men in flat caps build a dry stone wall together at Galashiel, Selkirkshire, Scotland

Background imageFebruary Collection: Her Majestys Australian Ship (HMAS) Melbourne (21)

Her Majestys Australian Ship (HMAS) Melbourne (21) shown with its complement of Douglas A-4G Skyhawks of 805 Squadron RAN ranged for entering port

Background imageFebruary Collection: Tate & Lyle Refinery

Tate & Lyle Refinery
A coastal barge sailing by the famous Tate and Lyle sugar refinery works, Plaistow Wharf, off Silvertown, North Woolwich, east London

Background imageFebruary Collection: Montessori school

Montessori school
A detailed illustration by S. Begg of a Montessori school in Courtfield Gardens, London, showing children at various activiities

Background imageFebruary Collection: Drinking / Intemperance

Drinking / Intemperance
Political print of Gin Lane supporting a ministerial measure against the unlimited sale of gin. The pawnbrokers, gin cellar and distillery are now flourishing

Background imageFebruary Collection: February Fill Dyke, 1881. Creator: Benjamin Williams Leader

February Fill Dyke, 1881. Creator: Benjamin Williams Leader
February Fill Dyke, 1881

Background imageFebruary Collection: Carina Nebula features, HST image C013 / 5604

Carina Nebula features, HST image C013 / 5604
Carina Nebula features, HST image. These pillars of gas and dust within the Carina Nebula are Herbig-Haro Objects (HH 901 and HH 902)

Background imageFebruary Collection: HMS Exeter arriving at Plymouth, Second World War, 1940

HMS Exeter arriving at Plymouth, Second World War, 1940
Photograph showing the arrival of the Royal Navy cruiser HMS Exeter at Plymouth Docks, February 1940

Background imageFebruary Collection: Giordano Bruno Burns

Giordano Bruno Burns
GIORDANO BRUNO Italian philosopher, arrested by the Inquisition and burnt at the stake in Rome for scientific heresy, 17 February 1600

Background imageFebruary Collection: Battle of Sobraon 1846

Battle of Sobraon 1846
BATTLE OF SOBRAON Sir Hugh Gough defeats a much larger army of Sikhs by skilful strategy and hard fighting - the last battle of the first Sikh war

Background imageFebruary Collection: CUBA: U. S. S. MAINE, 1898. Destruction of the U. S. Battleship Maine in Havana Harbor

CUBA: U. S. S. MAINE, 1898. Destruction of the U. S. Battleship Maine in Havana Harbor
CUBA: U.S.S. MAINE, 1898. Destruction of the U.S. Battleship Maine in Havana Harbor, 15 February 1898. Contemporary chromolithograph by Kurz & Allison

Background imageFebruary Collection: The Stuka Advertised

The Stuka Advertised
Junkers JU-87 Stuka dive- bombers featured in an advertisement exploiting their sinister shape and fearsome reputation Date: February 1941

Background imageFebruary Collection: Design for Alexandra Palace, London, 1864

Design for Alexandra Palace, London, 1864
Engraving showing the exterior of a proposed design for the Alexandra Palace in London, produced in 1864

Background imageFebruary Collection: Jupiter and Io, New Horizons image

Jupiter and Io, New Horizons image
Jupiter and Io. Montage of images of Jupiter (left) and its moon Io (right), obtained by the New Horizons spacecraft in February and March 2007 as it passed Jupiter on its way to Pluto

Background imageFebruary Collection: Avro 683 Lancaster I of No 467 Squadron bombing-up-beca

Avro 683 Lancaster I of No 467 Squadron bombing-up-became the mainstay of RAF Bomber Command, the type entering operations in February 1942

Background imageFebruary Collection: Nell Gwynn and the houses in which she lived

Nell Gwynn and the houses in which she lived
Engraved portrait of Nell Gwynn (1650-1687), the English actress and mistress of King Charles II, and two of the houses in which she lived

Background imageFebruary Collection: Bernadettes 1st Vision

Bernadettes 1st Vision
Bernadette Soubirous has her first vision of Mary at the Grotto

Background imageFebruary Collection: Gladstone / Home Rule Bill

Gladstone / Home Rule Bill
The House of Commons, February 13 1893. William Gladstone, Liberal Prime Minister, introduces the Second Home Rule Bill

Background imageFebruary Collection: Ufos / Trindade Island

Ufos / Trindade Island
Flying saucer photographed over Trindade Island (Brazil) from naval training vessel Almirante Saldanha; the sighting lasted 30 seconds and was witnessed by many aboard

Background imageFebruary Collection: Collared from Cruft s! by Chloe Preston

Collared from Cruft s! by Chloe Preston
This image depicts a young girl trying to walk several dogs at once. Date: 20th February 1929

Background imageFebruary Collection: An early daguerreotype of the moon

An early daguerreotype of the moon
DAGUERREOTYPE: MOON, 1852

Background imageFebruary Collection: Fire at 298 Old Brompton Road, London SW5

Fire at 298 Old Brompton Road, London SW5, 25 February 1956

Background imageFebruary Collection: Darbishire Ufo Fake

Darbishire Ufo Fake
Schoolboy Stephen Darbishire photographs this Adamski-type UFO at Coniston, Lancashire : it will be many years before he will admit it is a fake

Background imageFebruary Collection: CM30 2348 Richard Boyall, Ford Escort MK1

CM30 2348 Richard Boyall, Ford Escort MK1
Richard Boyall, Ford Escort MK1, Race Retro, NAEC, National Agricultural Exhibition Centre, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, England, Sunday 23rd February, 2020

Background imageFebruary Collection: CM22 4316 Daniel Dalton, Mazda RX8

CM22 4316 Daniel Dalton, Mazda RX8
Daniel Dalton, Mazda RX8, VSCC, Pomeroy Trophy, Silverstone, 24th February 2018, 2018, cars, Chris McEvoy, cjm-photography, competition, February, Fun, historic cars, iconic, motor sport, motorsport

Background imageFebruary Collection: John William Waterhouse (6 April 1849 A

John William Waterhouse (6 April 1849 A

Background imageFebruary Collection: British Mark IV tank with Canadian soldiers, WW1

British Mark IV tank with Canadian soldiers, WW1
A British Mark IV tank on a training exercise, with a large number of Canadian soldiers sitting on top of it, on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: February 1918

Background imageFebruary Collection: Canvey Island Flooded

Canvey Island Flooded
An aerial photograph taken over South Benfleet, looking in a south-westerly direction over Canvey Island: the desolation caused by floods

Background imageFebruary Collection: Music / Opera / Verdi / Aida

Music / Opera / Verdi / Aida
AIDA Mlle Soyer as Amneris in a production at the Academie Nationale de Musique, Paris

Background imageFebruary Collection: CM30 1426 Nicholas Northeast, Alvis SD 12-50

CM30 1426 Nicholas Northeast, Alvis SD 12-50
Nicholas Northeast, Alvis SD 12/50, Pomeroy Trophy, Vintage sports Car Club, VSCC, 15th February 2020, Grand Prix circuit, Silverstone, Towcester, England, bad weather, cars, competition, drizzle

Background imageFebruary Collection: Bardelys The Magnificent, by Hamilton and Sabatini

Bardelys The Magnificent, by Hamilton and Sabatini
Bardelys The Magnificent, by Henry Hamilton and Rafael Sabatini, from Sabatinis novel (1906)

Background imageFebruary Collection: The Building of the Tyne Bridge - Newcastle-upon-Tyne (3 / 4)

The Building of the Tyne Bridge - Newcastle-upon-Tyne (3 / 4)
The Building of the Tyne Bridge - Newcastle-upon-Tyne - The spans supported by cables to each shore - 9th February 1928. Date: 1928

Background imageFebruary Collection: A sketch of the new dance craze called The Stomp (1927)

A sketch of the new dance craze called The Stomp (1927) 1927

Background imageFebruary Collection: Suffragette Lancashire Lass Arrested

Suffragette Lancashire Lass Arrested. A Lancashire lass in clogs and shawl being Escorted Through Palace Yard by two burly policemen

Background imageFebruary Collection: PERUVIAN FIGUREHEAD

PERUVIAN FIGUREHEAD
The figurehead of the ship Peruvian, wrecked off Seaford, Sussex, England, in February 1899. Sparks flew as the ship was battered against the sea wall. Date: shipwrecked 1899

Background imageFebruary Collection: Royal Wedding 1981 - ILN front cover

Royal Wedding 1981 - ILN front cover
Front cover of The Illustrated London News celebrating the marriage of Prince Charles, Prince of Wales to Lady Diana Spencer at St Pauls Cathedral on 29 July 1981

Background imageFebruary Collection: Advert for Malcolm campbell 1931

Advert for Malcolm campbell 1931
Dunlop Tyres pay tribute to Malcolm Campbell when he drives his Bluebird on Daytona Beach, Florida, at a speed of 395 km/h. Date: 1931

Background imageFebruary Collection: Mature red deer stag

Mature red deer stag (Cervus elaphus) near a loch. Photographed in Glen Garry, West Highlands, Scotland, UK, in February

Background imageFebruary Collection: Eilean Donan castle

Eilean Donan castle at high tide. The castle is located on a small island in Loch Duich, in the western Highlands, Scotland, UK

Background imageFebruary Collection: Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis)

Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) after a rain shower. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in February

Background imageFebruary Collection: Queen Victoria on her wedding day

Queen Victoria on her wedding day

Background imageFebruary Collection: Some of the Officers of the British Antarctic expedition

Some of the Officers of the British Antarctic expedition
Officers on board the Terra Nova on its return to New Zealand in February 1913 after the discovery of the bodies of Captain Scott and his companions. From left to right. Back row, Mr

Background imageFebruary Collection: Orient Express in Snow

Orient Express in Snow
The Simplon-Orient Express train, snowbound at the village station of Cherkeskoy, sixty miles from its final destination, Constantinople (Istanbul)

Background imageFebruary Collection: This cost a pretty figure by Merlin Enabnit

This cost a pretty figure by Merlin Enabnit
Pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) posed provocatively in her underwear while examining a string of pearls. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

Background imageFebruary Collection: British Infantry and Tanks, Reichswald; World War Two, 1945

British Infantry and Tanks, Reichswald; World War Two, 1945
Photograph showing British infantry riding on Sherman tanks towards the Reichswald area, Germany, February 1945. On the left of the image anti-tank guns and their crews can be seen

Background imageFebruary Collection: Grenadier Guards Depart

Grenadier Guards Depart
The Grenadier Guards march through Trafalgar Square, London, preparatory to departing for the Crimea whence many of them will not return

Background imageFebruary Collection: Old Uk Money 1969

Old Uk Money 1969
A pile of " old" United Kindom currency, including pound notes shillings and copper coins before Decimalisation occurred on 15 February 1971

Background imageFebruary Collection: Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) standing between the reeds, The Netherlands

Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) standing between the reeds, The Netherlands, Overijssel

Background imageFebruary Collection: Horace Shorts notebook - sketches of Wright Flyer at Pau

Horace Shorts notebook - sketches of Wright Flyer at Pau
A page from Horace Shorts notebook containing his detailed sketches of the Wright Flyer made at Pau, France, in February 1909. Date: 1909

Background imageFebruary Collection: Sealyham Riding a Sheep

Sealyham Riding a Sheep
Jimmie, a tame sheep belonging to Mr V. Payne, a garage proprietor of West Malling, Kent, takes its Sealyham doggy friend for piggy backs ! Date: 19 February 1937

Background imageFebruary Collection: Marriage of Victoria

Marriage of Victoria
The marriage of Queen Victoria to her cousin, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha Date: 10 February 1840

Background imageFebruary Collection: Kings Edward Vii / Carlos

Kings Edward Vii / Carlos
CARLOS I, KING OF PORTUGAL Photograph of King Edward VII with his friend, King Carlos I of Portugal who was unfortunately assassinated in February 1908

Background imageFebruary Collection: CM11 9112 Edward Harvey, Morgan Plus 4

CM11 9112 Edward Harvey, Morgan Plus 4
Edward Harvey, Morgan Plus 4, UUX 209, Pomeroy trophy, VSCC, Silverstone, 2016, cars, Chris McEvoy, cjm-photography, competition, February, Fun, historic cars, iconic, motor sport, motorsport

Background imageFebruary Collection: Keeping warm by a farm fireside in February

Keeping warm by a farm fireside in February
BOOK OF HOURS: FEBRUARY. Keeping warm by a farm fireside in February. Illumination from the 15th century manuscript of the Tres Riches Heures, of Jean, Duke of Berry

Background imageFebruary Collection: Space Shuttle launch

Space Shuttle launch, computer enhanced image. This is mission STS-99, flown by the Space Shuttle Endeavour. It launched on 11 February 2000

Background imageFebruary Collection: Sir John Barbirolli

Sir John Barbirolli (1899-1970) English conductor and cellist, here conducting the BBC Symphony Orchestra on February 13th 1944

Background imageFebruary Collection: Pier Head Station, Liverpool Docks, 1893

Pier Head Station, Liverpool Docks, 1893
Engraving showing the Pier Head Station of the Liverpool Docks Overhead Electric Railway, 1893

Background imageFebruary Collection: Treaty of Waitangi

Treaty of Waitangi
Maori chiefs recognise British sovereignty by signing the Treaty of Waitangi

Background imageFebruary Collection: Pisces (Rossum)

Pisces (Rossum)
PISCES the Fish 19 February - 20 March

Background imageFebruary Collection: Windswept tree on Raddon Hill in Mid Devon England February 2009

Windswept tree on Raddon Hill in Mid Devon England February 2009

Background imageFebruary Collection: Nelly Power music hall singer 1854-1887

Nelly Power music hall singer 1854-1887
Nelly (Nellie) Power music hall singer, burlesque actress and early male impersonator. On the back of the photograph is printed ?Saturday Programme Supplement February 5th 1876?. Date: 1876

Background imageFebruary Collection: Picture No. 10888449

Picture No. 10888449
Eurasian Collared Dove - Dove in a garden - In February - (Streptopelia decaocto) Date:

Background imageFebruary Collection: Robin (Erithacus rubecula) singing on bare tree branch

Robin (Erithacus rubecula) singing on bare tree branch, Whitlingham Country Park, Norfolk, UK. February

Background imageFebruary Collection: CM32 4195 Jim Catnach, Riley Sports

CM32 4195 Jim Catnach, Riley Sports
Jim Catnach, Riley Sports, Pomeroy Trophy, Vintage sports Car Club, VSCC, Grand Prix circuit, Silverstone, Towcester, England.Silverstone Northamptonshire, England, 19th February 2022

Background imageFebruary Collection: The designer and photographic artist Cecil Beaton (standing - r) showing costume designs to Lady Domville (seated)

The designer and photographic artist Cecil Beaton (standing - r) showing costume designs to Lady Domville (seated)
The designer and photographic artist Cecil Beaton (standing - r) showing costume designs to Lady Domville (seated, left) and Mrs Sacheverell Sitwell (seated)

Background imageFebruary Collection: Photographs showing Borley Rectory

Photographs showing Borley Rectory
Borley Rectory: After the Fire. Photographs showing Borley Rectory in the aftermath of the fire of 27 February 1939. Photographs taken on 28 March 1939.. View of front of Borley Rectory. Date: 1939

Background imageFebruary Collection: Crystal Palace Football Club - Team

Crystal Palace Football Club - Team
Crystal Palace Football Club, February 1923 - Team Date: 1923

Background imageFebruary Collection: CM26 6611 Klaus-Peter Mutschler, Alvis Speed 20 SA

CM26 6611 Klaus-Peter Mutschler, Alvis Speed 20 SA
Klaus-Peter Mutschler, Alvis Speed 20 SA, VSCC, Pomeroy Trophy, Silverstone, 16th February 2019, cars, competition, February, Fun, historic cars, iconic, motor sport, motorsport, nostalgia, outdoors

Background imageFebruary Collection: THE BEATLES, c1964. The Beatles in concert. Photograph, c1964

THE BEATLES, c1964. The Beatles in concert. Photograph, c1964

Background imageFebruary Collection: USS CONSTITUTION, 1815. The engagement between the USS Consititution and the HMS Cyane and Levant

USS CONSTITUTION, 1815. The engagement between the USS Consititution and the HMS Cyane and Levant, 20 February 1815. Lithograph after a painting by Edward Mueller

Background imageFebruary Collection: O wilt thou be my Valentine? by W. Heath Robinson

O wilt thou be my Valentine? by W. Heath Robinson
Tableau staged by a member of the Stock Exchange as a pleasant surprise on Valentines Day

Background imageFebruary Collection: AMUNDSEN / THE FRAM

AMUNDSEN / THE FRAM
Roald Amundsen, the first to reach the South Pole, did so on 14 December 1911 and returned home safely. The Fram

Background imageFebruary Collection: CM30 1130 Klaus-Peter Mutschler, Audi TT

CM30 1130 Klaus-Peter Mutschler, Audi TT
Klaus-Peter Mutschler, Audi TT, Pomeroy Trophy, Vintage sports Car Club, VSCC, 15th February 2020, Grand Prix circuit, Silverstone, Towcester, England, bad weather, cars, competition, drizzle, event

Background imageFebruary Collection: CM30 2095 Malcolm Braid, Peugeot 205 GTi

CM30 2095 Malcolm Braid, Peugeot 205 GTi
Malcolm Braid, Peugeot 205 GTi, Race Retro, NAEC, National Agricultural Exhibition Centre, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, England, Sunday 23rd February, 2020

Background imageFebruary Collection: CM26 6291 Alan Harpley, Alvis 12-50

CM26 6291 Alan Harpley, Alvis 12-50
Alan Harpley, Alvis 12/50, VSCC, Pomeroy Trophy, Silverstone, 16th February 2019, cars, competition, February, Fun, historic cars, iconic, motor sport, motorsport, nostalgia, outdoors

Background imageFebruary Collection: Embleton Bay and Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumberland, England. Winter (February) 2016

Embleton Bay and Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumberland, England. Winter (February) 2016

Background imageFebruary Collection: CM22 3759 Andrew Hall, Frazer Nash Super Sports

CM22 3759 Andrew Hall, Frazer Nash Super Sports
Andrew Hall, Frazer Nash Super Sports, VSCC, Pomeroy Trophy, Silverstone, 24th February 2018, 2018, cars, Chris McEvoy, cjm-photography, competition, February, Fun, historic cars, iconic

Background imageFebruary Collection: CM22 4064 Alistair Littlewood, Audi S3

CM22 4064 Alistair Littlewood, Audi S3
Alistair Littlewood, Audi S3, VSCC, Pomeroy Trophy, Silverstone, 24th February 2018, 2018, cars, Chris McEvoy, cjm-photography, competition, February, Fun, historic cars, iconic, motor sport

Background imageFebruary Collection: CM22 4508 Clive Fidgeon, Morgan Plus 8

CM22 4508 Clive Fidgeon, Morgan Plus 8
Clive Fidgeon, Morgan Plus 8, VSCC, Pomeroy Trophy, Silverstone, 24th February 2018, 2018, cars, Chris McEvoy, cjm-photography, competition, February, Fun, historic cars, iconic, motor sport

Background imageFebruary Collection: CM22 3760 Nigel Stroud, MG J2

CM22 3760 Nigel Stroud, MG J2
Nigel Stroud, MG J2, 1932, VSCC, Pomeroy Trophy, Silverstone, 24th February 2018, 2018, cars, Chris McEvoy, cjm-photography, competition, February, Fun, historic cars, iconic, motor sport

Background imageFebruary Collection: Cover of Dance Magazine February 1928

Cover of Dance Magazine February 1928
Feturing Vannessi, a dancer on the Keith-Albee circuit Date: 1928



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EDITORS COMMENTS

February: A month of historic milestones, celestial wonders, and profound visions. In the realm of craftsmanship, February witnessed the artistry of Dry Stone Walling standing tall as a testament to human ingenuity and resilience. As the world grappled with the turmoil of war, HMS Exeter arrived at Plymouth in 1940 during the Second World War, symbolizing hope amidst chaos. Meanwhile, HMAS Melbourne (21) sailed proudly through treacherous waters, exemplifying Australia's unwavering commitment to peacekeeping. Yet not all tales from it can heroic; it also sheds light on society's struggles. The shadows cast by intemperance remind us of our collective responsibility towards responsible drinking habits. Amidst these trials and tribulations emerged moments of sweetness like Tate & Lyle Refinery - a beacon of sugar-coated joy that tantalized taste buds around the globe. History beckons us back further to witness pivotal battles such as the Battle of Sobraon in 1846 when courage clashed against adversity on distant shores. The haunting sound of Stuka planes reverberates through time as they were advertised with deadly precision – reminding us how propaganda can shape perception even in times of conflict. Beyond earthly boundaries lie cosmic marvels. Jupiter and Io mesmerize our senses through an enchanting image captured by New Horizons spacecraft – a reminder that there is still so much left to explore beyond our own planet's confines. In matters spiritual, Bernadette experienced her first divine vision during this sacred month – an encounter that would forever change her life and inspire countless others along their own spiritual journeys. Education too finds its place within February's embrace as Montessori schools nurture young minds with innovative teaching methods designed to unlock each child's unique potential for growth and learning But amid progress lies tragedy; Giordano Bruno burns at stake for his revolutionary ideas challenging conventional beliefs - a somber reminder that the pursuit of knowledge can sometimes come at a great cost.

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