February Collection (page 4)

Royal Irish Constabulary going by sea to enforce evictions
Members of the Royal Irish Constabulary going in open sailing boats called hookers to enforce evictions on the Islands of the West Coast of Ireland

German bomb damage in Colchester
A photograph of Quartermaster-Sergeant Radjohn and his wife and baby son among the wreckage in their back-yard caused by a German bomb in February 1915

Birkenhead Wrecked B+W
Laden with soldiers, the troopship strikes a rock off Simons Bay, South Africa : 184 are saved by the boats, 454 lives are lost

Indoor filming
Televising a Spanish scene at the Crystal Palace, filmed on cine-film at the studios of the Baird Television Company. On the 2nd February 1935 the Baird system transmitted indoor

Lecture on Stephen Grays discoveries in electricity
A lecture at the Charterhouse, London on Stephen Grays discoveries in electricity. In the early eighteenth century, Gray demonstrated that charges of electricity could be conducted by some materials

Nikola Tesla / Nature 1892
He lectures on the subject of alternating high-frequency current to the Societe de Physique and the Societe Internationale des electriciens, at Paris

Rudi Schneider Tested
Austrian medium Rudi Schneider is tested in London by Harry Price and colleagues. The findings suggest psychic powers but are controversial

Great Sandy Desert, satellite image. North is at upper left. Vegetation is green and purple, while more barren, rocky areas are various shades of white and brown

Red deer stag in the Highlands in February, Highland Region, Scotland, UK, Europe

Ships / Tyburnia / 1885
The ship Tyburnia leaves Madeira under fire from a custom house on The Loo Rock

FROST FAIR / THAMES / 1715-6
A frost fair on the Thames which was frozen from 24 November 1715 until 9 February 1716

Shrove Tuesday Football
A traditional game of football played on Shrove Tuesday in the streets of Kingston-upon- Thames, between teams named Townsend and the Thames- Street Club

Paris / Eiffel Tower 1912
Francois Reichett tests his parachute by jumping from the Tour Eiffel, Paris; sadly, the test fails, and he is unable to make a second try Date: 1912

CJ10 2695 Andy Storer, Rover BRM
Andy Storer, Rover BRM, Pomeroy Trophy, Vintage sports Car Club, VSCC, Grand Prix circuit, Silverstone, Towcester, England.Silverstone Northamptonshire, England, 19th February 2022

Cartoon, Jeremiah O Donovan Rossa, Irish Fenian
Cartoon, Jeremiah O Donovan Rossa (1831-1915), Irish Fenian leader - The terrible monster who was frightened by a woman! He was a pioneer in the use of explosives for political persuasion

Cartoon portrait, Mr John Coleman (1831-1904), actor, playwright, novelist, memoirist and theatre manager - Can it be true that he is slightly effusive? 1886

Pisces, from the zodiac window (stained glass)
PC129072 Pisces, from the zodiac window (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France; (add.info.: earthly cycle of the year; ); French, out of copyright

North American P-51D Mustang N169MD
North American P-51D-25-NA Mustang N169MD (ex 44-73140) February 1945: Delivered to the United USaF. 7 June 1947: Delivered to the Royal Canadian Air Force as Mustang Mk.IV, s/n 9567. Date: circa 1968

de Havilland DH. 104 Dove 6 G-ANUU
de Havilland DH.104 Dove 6 G-ANUU (msn 04455) of the Civil Aviation Flying Unit. G-ANUU flew with the Board of Trade - Department of Trade

CM30 1125 Richard Iliffe, Riley Elf
Richard Iliffe, Riley Elf, Pomeroy Trophy, Vintage sports Car Club, VSCC, 15th February 2020, Grand Prix circuit, Silverstone, Towcester, England, bad weather, cars, competition, drizzle, event

CM26 6622 Martin Nash, Frazer Nash Boulogne
Martin Nash, Frazer Nash Boulogne, VSCC, Pomeroy Trophy, Silverstone, 16th February 2019, cars, competition, February, Fun, historic cars, iconic, motor sport, motorsport, nostalgia, outdoors

CM22 3360 Richard Iliffe, Riley Elf
Richard Iliffe, Riley Elf, VSCC, Pomeroy Trophy, Silverstone, 24th February 2018, 2018, cars, Chris McEvoy, cjm-photography, competition, February, Fun, historic cars, iconic, motor sport

Les Cloches de Corneville by Clairville and Charles Gabet. It was adapted into English by H. B. Farnie and Robert Reece. Reverse of the previous flyer for the Halifax Amateur Operatic Society

Zola in Court / Dreyfus
Emile Zola in court after the publication of his denunciation " J Accuse" of the army cover-up. Date: 26 February 1898

Avro 685 York-shown is the first civilianised York delivered to British Overseas Airways Corporation in February 1944

Suffragettes Chalking Pavement Deputation. A group of W.S.P.U members in replica prison dress chalk the pavement announcing the deputation to Mr. Asquith, 24th february 1909

WOOLWORTH BUILDING, 1912. The Woolworth Building under construction, New York City. Photograph by Irving Underhill, 2 February 1912

The prototype Supermarine Attacker TS409
The prototype Supermarine Attacker, TS409. February 1948. Date: 1948

Albert Batchelor flew in a helicopter from Helston Air Station on 18 February 1959 to celebrate his 90th birthday. Date: 1959

Departure from Ratmanala Aerodrome Colombo
Departure from Ratmanala Aerodrome, Colombo, of the first Empire Air Mail service, 28 February 1938. Carried by a Waco YQC-6 biplane operated by Tata Air Lines, the 1

African elephant in Central Hall, February 1910
Photographed in 1910 just three years after his arrival, the African elephant later nicknamed George, was obtained from the taxidermists Rowland Ward Ltd

Magazine cover, Automobilia and Flight
Magazine cover of the De Havilland Aircraft Company, Automobilia and Flight, Special Aviation Number. Depicting a battle at sea, with battleships, a submarine and aircraft. February 1909

Dungeness Lighthouse, Kent, 1843
Engraving of the Dungeness Lighthouse, Kent, February 1843. This lighthouse was constructed, to a design by James Wyatt, by the Earl of Leicester, circa.1800

Ruhr Crisis / 1923
The French forcibly take coal from the Ruhr when Germany defaults on reparations

Crowded Cafe De LA Paix
The Cafe de la Paix, Paris - Paris is crowded with foreign troops and visitors in the aftermath of the wars end

D urville / Astrolabe
The corvette Astrolabe caught among icebergs in the Antarctic. Dumont D Urville and his crew attempt to release her - which they do

California Scrub Jay (Aphelocoma californica), California, USA

Baikal Teal (Sibirionetta formosa) male, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

W. S. P. U Welcome Dinner Released Prisoners
W.S.P.U Welcome Dinner Released Prisoners. A menu for the Welcome Dinner in Honour of Released Prisoners, 16th February 1912. The prisoners including Mrs

European robin perched in a sycamore tree
European robin (Erithacus rubecula) perched in a sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) tree in the snow. Photographed in Scotland, UK, in February

Orbiting Carbon Observatory, artwork
Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO) in Earth orbit, artwork. A NASA mission, the OCO was designed to make global measurements of levels of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide

Hepatica transsilvanica flowers
Liver leaf flowers (Hepatica transsilvanica). Photographed in February

Victoria Weds Albert
MARRIAGE Victoria marries Albert Date: 10 February 1840

Construction of the Lions, Trafalgar Square, London, 1867
Engraving showing the construction of the lion statues at the base of Nelsons Column, Trafalgar Square, London, 1867. In the background, one of the lions is kept under wraps

Burlington Arcade, Piccadilly, London, 1858
Engraving showing Burlington Arcade, Piccadilly, decorated with wreaths and banners for the Royal Wedding, 1858

The French Liner Normandie, February 1935
Photograph of the liner Normandie at St. Nazaire, February 1935. Launched in 1932, it took three years to fit her out. When she made her maiden voyage to New York in June 1935

Irkutsk Demonstration
The February Revolution spreads from Petrograd across the country - this street demonstration is at Irkutsk in Siberia

Schneider Handkerchief
In a seance with Harry Price, Austrian medium Rudi Schneider causes a handkerchief to move paranormally by psychokinesis

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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.