Fortes Collection

Charnock Richard Services, M6 Motorway
Charnock Richard Services (Fortes) - a motorway service station, between Junctions 27 and 28 of the M6 in England, which opened in 1963. Pictures here shortly after opening. Date: circa 1963

Richard Attenborough as Percy Boon in London Belongs to Me
British actor Richard Attenborough (1923-2014) as Percy Boon in the Individual picture London Belongs to Me (1948). - playing the role of a romantic-minded young garage mechanic. Date: 1948

X Craft - British Midget Submarine - HMS Excelsior
The Interior of an X Craft - British Midget Submarine HMS Excelsior. Date: 1945

Guns at Camp Edwards, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA
Line-up of 30mm anti-aircraft guns at Camp Edwards, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1942

America - Surrender of Fort William and Mary
Surrender of Fort William and Mary, 14th December 1774. Patriot raid of British fort for military supplies after British export ban on arms and gunpowder to America. American Revolution. Date: 1774

Frontispice des eaux-fortes de Mme de Pompadour (engraving)
5227398 Frontispice des eaux-fortes de Mme de Pompadour (engraving) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontispice des eaux-fortes de Mme de Pompadour)

London to Brighton Bike Ride, cyclists arrive at Brighton, East Sussex. 9th February 1969

WW2 - Souvenir sewn postcard - from France
WW2 - Souvenir sewn postcard sent home by a British soldier stationed in France, featuring tricolore and union flag lettering. Date: 1940

The M1 Motorway - 3 Service Stations - Dunstable turn-off
The first section of the M1 Motorway (55 miles in length, spanned by 134 bridges) - 3 Service Stations (Fortes Restaurant)

Drawings Prints, Print, Panthee, Galerie, des, Femmes, fortes, Artist, Publisher
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Three Women Returning from the Tomb, Artist, After, Aegidius Sadeler II, Bartholomeus Spranger, Netherlandish, Antwerp 1568-1629 Prague, Netherlandish

A German mountebank blowing his own trumpet at a Dutch concert of 500 piano fortes, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, artist, London, 1818, Logier, the music-master

Francois Bonvin (French, 1817-1887), Premiere Suite de dix eaux-fortes, 1861-1871, complete portfolio of ten etchings with original wrappers and list of prints

Martin Bomber - US Navys New Aerial Sentries of the Sea
The Martin PBM 40, 000 lb Navy Patrol Bomber - The US Navys " New Aerial Sentries of the Sea" during World War Two

A German Mountebank Blowing His Own Trumpet At A Dutch Concert Of 500 Piano Fortes, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, Artist, London, 1818, Logier, The Music-master

Crescent Restaurant
The Crescent Restaurant (Forte s), at the Festival Pleasure Gardens, Battersea, London, part of the Festival of Britain celebrations

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"Unveiling the Hidden Fortes: From Charnock Richard Services to London Belongs to Me" Journey along the M6 Motorway leads us to Charnock Richard Services, where hidden fortes await discovery. Dive into history with X Craft - British Midget Submarine - HMS Excelsior, a testament to human ingenuity and courage. Richard Attenborough's portrayal of Percy Boon in London Belongs to Me reveals the fortitude of ordinary people in extraordinary times. Guns at Camp Edwards, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA remind us of the strength and sacrifice displayed by soldiers defending their nation. America witnesses the Surrender of Fort William and Mary - a pivotal moment that shaped its future as an independent country. Delve into artistry with Frontispice des eaux-fortes de Mme de Pompadour (engraving), showcasing the talent and creativity of Madame de Pompadour. A WW2 souvenir sewn postcard from France serves as a poignant reminder of resilience amidst adversity during wartime. The M1 Motorway's Dunstable turn-off leads us to three service stations - hubs for weary travelers seeking rest and refreshment on their journey. Witness cyclists arriving at Brighton, East Sussex during the iconic London to Brighton Bike Ride on 9th February 1969 – a testament to physical endurance and determination. Explore Drawings Prints at Panthee Galerie des Femmes fortes Artist Publisher – celebrating powerful female figures through captivating artwork prints. Marie Stuart 1647 Engraving figure Rousselet immortalizes Queen Mary Stuart's strength and grace through intricate engravings. In this diverse collection spanning locations, events, art forms, and historical moments.