Northcliffe Collection

Antoinette IV / 4
19 July 1909 Hubert Latham (With Cigarette) Walking with (Bearded) Leon Levavasseur, Designer and Engineer of The, Antionette IV Monoplane

Alfred Charles William Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe, 1865-1922. British newspaper and publishing magnate
2638471 Alfred Charles William Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe, 1865-1922. British newspaper and publishing magnate. From Bibby's Annual published 1910.; Private Collection; Photo ©

Louis Bleriot after His First Crossing of the English Ch?
Louis Bleriot after His First Crossing of the English Channel on Sunday 25th July 1909 Date: 1920s

Some of the modern linotype machines which set the type for The Daily Mail in Northcliffe House in Kensington London. (Centre)

Lloyd George, portrayed as an elephant, pays no attention to press criticism, April
KDC400221 Lloyd George, portrayed as an elephant, pays no attention to press criticism, April, 1919 (litho) by Raven-Hill

Rother TN40 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rother TN40 1

Central Bedfordshire LU6 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Central Bedfordshire LU6 2

Vale of Glamorgan CF64 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Vale of Glamorgan CF64 1

Hyndburn BB6 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Hyndburn BB6 7

Alfred Harmsworth, 1895, (1945). Creator: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
Alfred Harmsworth, 1895, (1945). Portrait of Alfred Charles William Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe (1865-1922), British newspaper and publishing magnate

Wheel change by chauffeur on Lord Northcliffes 1908 Mercedes. Creator: Unknown
Wheel change by chauffeur on Lord Northcliffes 1908 Mercedes

Louis Bleriot Arriving at Croydon Airport 27 July 1929, ?
Louis Bleriot Arriving at Croydon Airport 27 July 1929, on the 20th Anniversary after His First Crossing of the English Channel on Sunday 25th July 1909 Date: 1929

Louis Bleriot and His Wife Alicia (Alice) Standing on th?
Louis Bleriot and His Wife Alicia (Alice) Standing on the Bleriot Memorial, Northfall Meadow, Dover, UK, 27 July 1929, on the 20th Anniversary after His First Crossing of the English Channel

Bleriot XI / 11
A Painting of Louis Bleriot Landing the Bleriot XI Monoplane on Northfall Meadow, Dover, UK, at the End of the First Crossing of the English Channel on Sunday 25th July 1909 by the Artist J

Early Flight in a Heavier Than Air Machine, 1910, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Early Flight in a Heavier Than Air Machine, 1910, (1945). British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) with Lord Northcliffe at the London to Manchester air race

Lord Northcliffe
ALFRED HARMSWORTH, later Lord NORTHCLIFFE (1865 - 1922) newspaper proprietor pictured in the library at his Isle of Thanet seat, Elmwood St. Peters in 1920. Date: 1920

Ladies of the Council of Queen Marys Needlework Guild
Members of the Council of Queen Marys Needlework Guild. On 10th August 1914 Queen Mary issued an appeal to the women of the Empire to organise a large collection of garments for those who will suffer

ALFRED HARMSWORTH (1865-1922). Viscount Northcliffe. British publisher and politician

Lord Northcliffe and Orville Wright with the Wright A at Pau, 1909. Date: 1909

Lord Northcliffe (in the fur coat) helping to haul the Wright A at Pau, 1909. The former Conservative Prime Minister Arthur Balfour is standing to the left of Lord Northcliffe

Lord Northcliffe in 1897
ALFRED HARMSWORTH, later Lord NORTHCLIFFE (1865 - 1922) newspaper proprietor, pictured at the age of 32. Date: 1897

Lord Rothermere
Harold Sidney Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Rothermere (26 April 1868 26 November 1940), highly successful British newspaper proprietor and owner of Associated Newspapers Ltd

Louis Bleriot with Lord Northcliffe at the Savoy
Louis Bleriot (1872 - 1936), French aviator, engineer and inventor and the first person to cross the Channel in an aircraft

Grahame-White and Lady Northcliffe at Hendon
The aviator Claude Grahame-White (1879-1959) with Lady Northcliffe at Hendon before the Great Air Race (probably the air race sponsored by the Daily Mail in 1910)

Northcliffe (Spy)
ALFRED HARMSWORTH, lord NORTHCLIFFE newspaper proprietor

Northcliffe (Young)
ALFRED HARMSWORTH, lord NORTHCLIFFE newspaper proprietor, as a young man

STEAMSHIP AQUITANIA
Cunarder on the Atlantic run, described by Lord Northcliffe as the wonder ship of the world

Northcliffe / Napoleon
ALFRED HARMSWORTH, lord NORTHCLIFFE newspaper proprietor depicted as the Napoleon of Slander

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"Northcliffe: A Legacy of Innovation, Influence, and Adventure" Step into the world of Northcliffe, where history intertwines with progress and daring achievements. From the iconic Antoinette IV soaring through the skies to the modern linotype machines in Northcliffe House, this is a tale of innovation that shaped an era. In bustling Kensington's Northcliffe House, witness the marvels of technology as linotype machines swiftly set type for The Daily Mail. These incredible contraptions revolutionized printing, enabling headlines and advertisements to come alive on paper with remarkable speed. Amidst these advancements, we find Louis Bleriot after his groundbreaking first crossing of the English Channel. His triumphant arrival captured hearts worldwide and forever etched his name in aviation history. Even amidst political turmoil, Lord Northcliffe remained undeterred by press criticism. Lloyd George portrayed as an elephant paid no attention to such trivialities in April - a testament to Northcliffe's unwavering commitment to truth and fearless journalism. Explore beyond London's borders with maps showcasing Rother TN40 1, Central Bedfordshire LU6 2, Vale of Glamorgan CF64 1, and Hyndburn BB6 These locations hold stories waiting to be discovered - tales that resonate with every turn of their streets. Alfred Harmsworth stands tall as a visionary creator who brought forth change in 1895 and left an indelible mark until his passing in 1945. Sir Leslie Matthew Ward immortalizes him through artistry that captures both his essence and impact on society. Witness Lord Northcliffe's opulent lifestyle as he indulges in luxury even during mundane moments like a wheel change on his exquisite Mercedes from 1908. This glimpse into his life unveils not just wealth but also a passion for elegance that permeated every aspect. Finally, join Louis Bleriot at Croydon Airport on July 27th, 1929.