Inch Collection (page 3)

The Coranada Locomotive
Illustration of the Coranada locomotive built for the 20 inch gauge railroad by H. K. Porter and Co of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania circa 1890. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

British 6 inch Howitzer used during WW1
A British 6 inch (26 cwt) Howitzer used during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Sighting a British 8 inch Howitzer, France, WW1
Gunners sighting a British 8 inch Howitzer in northern France during the First World War. Date: 1915-1918

8 inch Howitzer and gunners near Carnoy, France, WW1
An 8 inch Mark V Howitzer in a camouflaged emplacement near Carnoy, northern France, during the Battle of Albert, First World War. The gunners are all looking at the camera. Date: July 1916

Howitzer shell, Iron Ration, WW1
A 15 inch Howitzer shell on the ground, during the First World War, with the ironic words Iron Ration painted on it. Date: 1914-1918

Celebrations in Trafalgar Square after the Relief of Mafekin
Illustration showing the crowd, filling every inch of Trafalgar Square, celebrating the news of the Relief of Mafeking, during the Boer War, 1900

Susi - having her height measured - just over ten inches. 1950s

WW2 - Allied forces firing a 4. 5 inch gun near Tarhuna
Photograph of Allied forces firing a 4. 5 inch gun near Tarhuna, during the time when the Eighth Army was advancing on Tripoli, Feb 1943

The Cistercian Abbey of Inch, Downpatrick - a view of Inch Abbey. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Downpatrick). Date: circa early 1900s

Downpatrick Cathedral and River Quoile from Inch Abbey - view from and across Quoile, with boy and girl in foreground - one fishing - to Downpatrick Cathedral

Inch Abbey, Downpatrick - a view of the Chancel from the West doorway, after the removal of ivy. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Downpatrick). Date: circa early 1900s

British Fleet - 4th Battle Squadron - Firing a 13. 5 salvo
Photograph from the deck of the HMS Marlborough of one of the other Iron-Duke Class Battleships of the British Mediterranean Fleet (one of the HMS Emperor of India)

HMS Marlborough - Lowering a 13. 5 inch shell into shell room
HMS Marlborough - Carefully lowering a 13.5 inch shell into the shell room. HMS Marlborough was an Iron Duke-class battleship of the British Royal Navy, named in honour of John Churchill

HMS Marlborough - 13. 5 inch shell being hoisted aboard
HMS Marlborough - 13.5 inch shell being hoisted aboard. HMS Marlborough was an Iron Duke-class battleship of the British Royal Navy, named in honour of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough

HMS Marlborough - 3 high-angle gun
HMS Marlborough - 3" high-angle gun. HMS Marlborough was an Iron Duke-class battleship of the British Royal Navy, named in honour of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough

WW2 poster, Yield Not An Inch! Waste Not A Minute! Stand Fast! Work Fast! Date: circa 1941

Early woman police sergeant, London
An early (possibly the first) woman police sergeant in London, wearing the Stanley Uniform, introduced in 1919. The tunic was single-breasted with six metal buttons down the front

Baron D este
Baron d ESTE Every inch an aristocrat, from his arrogant stance and his hunting gear, and of course his fashionable monocle. Date: circa 1897

Six-inch piping, Kingsway tunnel, Central London
Six-inch piping (outlets to dams) outside the Kingsway tunnel, Central London

Large water jug - Bairnsfatherware
Large water jug - 2 inch crack by lip. Inscribed - Dear - At present we are staying at a farm. Other side of jug shows a shield with the Royal Coat of Arms

Two foldout Daily Mail Military Maps Numbers - WWI era
Two foldout Daily Mail Military Maps Numbers 1 and 2. No. 1 - The Franco-Belgian & German Frontiers, Scale 12 Miles to the Inch. No. 2 - Austro-German & Russian Frontiers, Scale 24 Miles to the Inch

Webley 455 Mk VI eight-shot double action service revolve
A Webley & Scott, Webley.455 Mark VI eight shot double action service revolver, Serial No. 32104, 6 inch barrel with chequered hard rubber grips. Firearms & Equipment

Experimental tripod mounting for Vickers gun
Experimental tripod mounting for.303 inch Vickers gun; side elevation. W G Armstrong Whitworth & Co. Ltd

Italy ready for the Austrians: munition supplies 1917
At an Italian munition factory, making 15-inch projetiles shells for the front. This photograph was taken at one of the largest munition manufacturing establishments of Italy. Date: 1917

British 15-inch shells in transit, Western Front, WW1
British 15-inch shells in transit on a light railway track on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Six-inch British howitzer in action, Western Front, WW1
A six-inch British howitzer in action in the dust and heat of the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Captured German gun on Western Front, WW1
A German 8-inch gun captured by Highlanders on the Western Front in France during the Cambrai Offensive, World War One. Date: circa 1916

Battleship v. destroyer by G. H. Davis
Battleship versus destroyer: an important question explained. Should a destroyer attack a battleship from astern or ahead

American Flying Fortress bomber by G. H. Davis
The bomber that beats the fighters: details of the famous American Flying Fortress, in use during the Second World War. The Boeing B17E, latest version of a first-class daylight precision bomber

Mitchell bomber gun by G. H. Davis
A super-flying cannon: the new 3-inch Mitchell bomber gun. The heaviest aeroplane gun yet known: a striking addition to the B25s formidable armament during the Second World War. Date: 1943

Cruiser Southampton at Spithead by G. H. Davis
The cruiser visited at Spithead by the King as representing the new units in the Navy: the recently commissioned Southampton, a vessel of novel features, including 6-inch guns in triple turrets

Ranges of naval artillery by G. H. Davis
From Culverin to 16-inch gun: ranges of naval artillery. From the Armada to the Battle of Jutland: the progressive increase in the range of guns and the size of projectiles. Date: 1939

Telescope at Yerkes Observatory, USA
The eye-end of the 40 inch telescope with double-slide plate carrier - Yerkes Observatory, University of Chicago, Williams Bay, Wisconsin, USA

Allied gunners at work, Western Front, France, WW1
Allied gunners at work, sighting a 6-inch howitzer on a hot day on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Statue of Albert - Perth, Scotland
Statue to Albert, Prince Consort, North Inch, Perth, Perth & Kinross, Scotland. Date: late 19th century

Liberty shawl
Shawl in Liberty colourings from their own works at Merton Abbey. Georgette ground with embossed design in velvet, hand coloured

Picking up 15 inch shells from a concealed magazine
An official photograph depicting the British and French great offensive on the Western Front. It shows some of the 15 inch shells used in the British bombardment of the German position at Beaumont

Violin Lute Players set five Grotesques designed ca
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Camel set five Grotesques designed ca 1688 woven
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Offering Bacchus set five Berain Grotesques designed ca
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America set Four Continents Workshop de Menou
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Charlatan Peep Show set Italian Village Scenes
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Elephant set five Grotesques designed ca 1688
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Chest measurement of LFB applicant
An LFB applicant has his chest measured by A D O Packer, commandant of the Training School. The brigade minimum is 36 inches with a two-inch expansion

A Republic F-84 Thunderjet launches eight of 16 5-inch H?
A Republic F-84 Thunderjet launches eight of 16 5-inch High Velocity Aircraft Rockets over Eglin Air Force Base, Florida

Edinburgh: Inch House

Source Size = 3772 x 2519
American Artillery: the New 20 Inch Rodman Gun on Fort Hamilton, New York Harbour

Vampire Bat
1945: The body of a blood sucking bat from Peru which measures 4 inches. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

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"Inch: A Measure of Power, Precision, and Beauty" The 200-inch observatory at Palomar stands tall as a testament to mankind's quest for knowledge, reaching for the stars and beyond. The HMS Duke of York unleashes its might with a thunderous broadside during the Second World War, showcasing the devastating power of an inch. The Calthorpe Racing Car zooms past with lightning speed, proving that even a single they are make all the difference on the racetrack. Christian Dior delicately sketches his latest fashion design in 1948, demonstrating how an they are shape elegance and redefine style. Inch Strand in County Kerry captivates with its vast expanse of golden sand meeting crystal-clear waters – nature's reminder that beauty knows no bounds or inches. Puss perches gracefully atop a formidable 12-inch gun, reminding us that even small creatures can command attention when placed against something grandiose. Rathmullan and Inch in Co. Donegal offer breathtaking landscapes where every inch is filled with history and natural wonders waiting to be explored. Canadian gunners valiantly fight during the Battle of Vimy Ridge in France during WW1 – their unwavering determination measured not by inches but by courage and sacrifice. Maharaja of Patiala inspects a British Howitzer during WW1 – bridging cultures through war efforts reminds us that unity transcends borders and inches alike. Downpatrick from Inch Abbey paints a picturesque scene where time seems to stand still; each inch holds stories whispered by ancient stones amidst serene surroundings. British 6-inch Howitzer near Achicourt serves as a solemn reminder of the horrors endured during WW1 - an inch symbolizing both destruction and resilience. Inch.