Pilcher Collection

Pilcher boat with umbrella sail

Percy Pilcher Drawings
Percy Pilcher Drawing Date: 19th century

Pilcher Hawk Glider early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Mr. Pilcher, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Mr. Pilcher, 1845. Portrait of Jeremiah Pilcher, candidate for the London borough of Southwark. Mr. Pilcher, the second candidate, made a gallant fight of it

Percy Pilcher
Percy Sinclair Pilcher (1866 - 1899), British inventor and pioneer aviator

Percy Pilchers fatal flight 1899
Photographs showing Pilcher ready to start and in mid flight on his invention the Gliding machine. On 30th September 1899, the weather was wet and stormy

Colonel Pilchers Attack on Sunnyside Kopje, 1900. Creator: HC Seppings Wright
Colonel Pilchers Attack on Sunnyside Kopje-Canadian and Australian Contingents Receive Their " Baptism of Fire". 1900

Colonel Pilchers Attack On Sunnyside Kopje. Canadian And Australian Contingents Receive Their Baptism Of Fire, During The Second Boer War

Crashed coach, Old Kent Road, SE London
Special Services at the site of a crashed coach in the Old Kent Road, SE London, 28 January 1955. The coach had crashed into the end wall of a fried fish shop. There were no serious injuries

Percy Sinclair Pilchers Hawk hand glider, 1896
HAWK GLIDER, 1896. Percy Sinclair Pilchers Hawk hand glider, 1896

Percy Sinclair Pilchers Hawk hand glider, 1890s. Illustration
HAWK GLIDER. Percy Sinclair Pilchers Hawk hand glider, 1890s. Illustration

Pilcher Hawk after restoration with new fabric 1964
Pilcher Hawk after restoration with new fabric, 1964. Date: 1964

Pilcher Hawk

Percy Pilcher with the Hawk

Pilcher Hawk in flight signed by Percy Pilcher

Pilcher Hawk in flight

Pilcher Gull 1896
Pilcher Gull, 1896

Pilcher Gull

Pilcher Pilcher and his sister with the Beetle

Pilcher Bat

Pilcher Bat in its original form without horizontal tail surfaces, 1895

Pilcher Bat in the air

Pilcher Bat with complete tail unit and much reduced dihedral, 1895

Pilcher Hawk glider

Percy Sinclair Pilcher 1866-1899 in his study
Percy Sinclair Pilcher, 1866-1899, in his study

Pilcher Glider Gull A

Crashed coach, Old Kent Road, SE London
Special Services at the site of a crashed coach in the Old Kent Road, SE London, 28 January 1955. The coach had crashed into the end wall of a fried fish shop. There were no serious injuries

Parasol Yacht
Pilcher of London and Wilson of Dublin demonstrate their Cyclone yacht at Southampton : the parasol not only sails your boat, it protects you from sunburn !

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"Pilcher: A Legacy of Innovation and Adventure" Step into the world of Percy Pilcher, a visionary ahead of his time. From his groundbreaking inventions to his daring exploits, Pilcher's name has become synonymous with innovation and adventure. One cannot help but be captivated by the image of the Pilcher boat with its unique umbrella sail gracefully gliding across the water. This ingenious creation showcased Pilcher's ability to think outside the box and push boundaries. In the early 1900s, Pilcher introduced another marvel - the Pilcher Hawk Glider. With its sleek design and pioneering aerodynamics, this glider was a testament to his unwavering passion for flight. The Percy Pilcher drawings that accompanied this invention revealed an intricate attention to detail and a mind brimming with ideas. However, not all stories have happy endings. Tragically, Percy Pilcher met his untimely demise during a fatal flight in 1899. His loss left behind an indelible mark on aviation history as he had been on the cusp of achieving greatness. But it wasn't just in aviation where Colonel Pilchers made an impact. In 1900, Colonel Pilchers led an attack on Sunnyside Kopje during the Second Boer War alongside Canadian and Australian contingents. This courageous act exemplified their bravery in battle. Yet amidst these triumphs were moments of adversity captured by historical records such as a crashed coach on Old Kent Road in SE London or depicted in lithographs from Army and Navy Stores Catalogue from 1939-40. The legacy of Percy Pilchers lives on through these remnants of history – reminders that even though life can be unpredictable, true pioneers are never forgotten. Whether soaring through skies or leading troops into battle, their spirit continues to inspire generations today.