Hengist Collection

Imperial Airlines Handley Page over London, Englad
G-aXE - named Hengist (brother of Horsa legendary conqueror of England), A Handley Page H.P.42, first flew on December 1931 - burned at Karachi in an airship hangar fire in May 1937

Standards of Old England (colour litho)
3100084 Standards of Old England (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Standards of Old England)

Handley Page HP42W G-aXE Hengist at Croydon
Handley Page HP42W, G-aXE, Hengist, at Croydon with HP42 Helena behind

Hengist and Horsas treaty with Vortigern
3783261 Hengist and Horsas treaty with Vortigern; (add.info.: Hengist and Horsas treaty with Vortigern, King of the Britons)

Treaty Of Peace Peace Treaty Saxons Hengist Horsa
The treaty of peace between the Saxons, Hengist and Horsa and the British king Vortigern in the 5th century. Hengist and Horsa, Germanic brothers who led the Angles

Piratical Invasion Saxons Hengist Horsa Germanic
The piratical invasion of the Saxons under Hengist and Horsa, Germanic brothers who led the Angles, Saxons and Jutes in their invasion of Britain in the 5th century

Crosser and crosser (litho)
6004003 Crosser and crosser (litho) by Chesterman, Hugh (1884-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crosser and crosser. Illustration for Crusaders by Hugh Chesterman (Shakespeare Head Press)

Hengist and Horsa. A. D. 457 (colour litho)
670044 Hengist and Horsa. A.D. 457 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hengist and Horsa. A.D. 457)

The development of air mail during the reign of King George V (litho)
5996577 The development of air mail during the reign of King George V (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Landing of Hengist and Horsa (engraving)
1090763 Landing of Hengist and Horsa (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing of Hengist and Horsa)

Comic Early English History: Vortigern, Hengist, Horsa, Ambrosius Aurelius (colour litho)
5999162 Comic Early English History: Vortigern, Hengist, Horsa, Ambrosius Aurelius (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vortigern, Hengist, Horsa)

Brothers Hengist and Horsa arriving at Ebbsfleet, Isle of Thanet, Kent, during the invasion by the Angles
6014993 Brothers Hengist and Horsa arriving at Ebbsfleet, Isle of Thanet, Kent, during the invasion by the Angles, Saxons and Jutes in the 5th century (litho) by Hardy

Comic Early English History: Rowena, Hengist, Vortigern (colour litho)
5999170 Comic Early English History: Rowena, Hengist, Vortigern (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rowena, Hengist, Vortigern)

Hengist and Horsa (engraving)
670485 Hengist and Horsa (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hengist and Horsa)

Treaty of Hengist and Horsa with Vortigern AD 600 (litho)
956207 Treaty of Hengist and Horsa with Vortigern AD 600 (litho) by Zier, Francois Edouard (1856-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Stonehenge - Bronze Age stone circle said, in folklore, to have been erected in the reign of Aurelius Ambrosius, 490
660461 Stonehenge - Bronze Age stone circle said, in folklore, to have been erected in the reign of Aurelius Ambrosius, 490, to commemorate the defeat of the Britains by Hengist

Hengist, Chief of the Angles (A. D. 449), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
Hengist, Chief of the Angles (A.D. 449), 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

The first meeting of the British King Vortigern with the two Saxon Chiefs Hengist and Horsa, c1787
The first meeting of the British King Vortigern with the two Saxon Chiefs Hengist and Horsa, in the Isle of Thanet, c1787

Aerial equipment on the Imperial Airways liner Hengist, c1936 (c1937). Artist: Marconis Wireless Telegraph Co Ltd
Aerial equipment on the Imperial Airways liner Hengist, c1936 (c1937). The round aerial is part of the homing radio system, one of the first aerial directional finding systems

Aft cabin, Heracles liner, Imperial Airways
View inside the aft cabin of a Heracles passenger plane (a Handley Page Hengist), belonging to Imperial Airways, mainly used for flights between London and Paris. Date: circa 1932

Handley Page HP 45 Hengist of Imperial

Treaty of Hengist and Horsa with Vortigern

Vortigern and Rowena
Rowena, beautiful daughter of the Anglo-Saxon leader Hengest, entrances (and gets drunk) the warlord Vortigern, with whom Hengest is negotiating to obtain more land

The first Saxons in Britain
When the Romans withdrew their troops from Britain after about 400 years, the British King needed help with organising his army, so two Saxons

British Ballad, Hengist and Mey
HENGIST AND MEY. British ballad, published in 1772 by William Julius Mickle (1735-1788)

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"Hengist: A Journey Through Time and Skies" Step into the captivating world of Hengist, where history intertwines with aviation marvels. From the iconic Imperial Airlines Handley Page soaring over London's majestic skyline to the timeless standards of Old England depicted in vibrant lithographs, Hengist takes us on a remarkable voyage. Immerse yourself in the elegance and grandeur of the Handley Page HP42W G-aXE Hengist at Croydon, a true testament to British engineering prowess. Witness unforgettable events that shaped Britain unfold before your eyes, as you explore the aft cabin of the Heracles liner belonging to Imperial Airways. Feel your heart race as you embark on an adventure through crosser skies, beautifully captured in lithographic artistry. Marvel at King George V's reign and its impact on air mail development, showcased in intricate detail through litho masterpieces. Transport yourself back in time to witness historic moments like never before – experience the exhilaration and Horsa landing through an enchanting engraving or indulge in comic renditions depicting Early English History featuring Vortigern, Rowena, Ambrosius Aurelius, and more. Finally, join forces with brothers Hengist and Horsa as they arrive at Ebbsfleet during the invasions by Angles, Saxons, and Jutes. Let their story ignite your imagination as you delve into their legendary exploits etched forever in history. Hengist is not just a name; it represents a tapestry woven from threads of aviation excellence and ancient tales. Embark on this extraordinary journey where past meets present amidst clouds painted with dreams come true.