September Collection (page 3)

Unusual Tanks
A selection of tanks shaped like animals

Porteous Riots 1736
The Porteous riots, Edinburgh

Writing desk set with Duralium metal from Zeppelin L32
Writing desk set with glass inkwells, together with a piece of Duralium metal from Zeppelin L32 and a silver plaque engraved L32, Billericay, September 23rd 1916. Commemorative Ware

Spain (1493). Letter of the queen Isabel I to Christopher Columbus (5th September 1493). SPAIN. Sevilla. General Archives of the Indies

GLC-LFB Lambeths pump escape on the road
Lambeth fire stations pump-escape pictured on Lambeth Palace Road, SE1, in September 1966, with the Houses of Parliament in the background

Germany and Russia discuss the division of Poland, 1939
Russian Commander Borowenski bends over a map of Poland during discussions between German and Russian officers about the demarcation of the country following the invasion by Germany

British tanks in Oosthoek Wood, Belgium, WW1
Two British tanks passing through Oosthoek Wood, near Elverdinghe, Belgium, on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: 11 September 1917

Poster advertising Norway for the summer season, from June to September

Airmail postcards at Gamages, London
People at Gamages in Holborn, Central London, addressing postcards and posting them in the special London Aerial Postbox, in time for the first aerial mail service from Hendon to Windsor

Opening of the Colchester Oyster Fishery
Ceremonial scene at the opening of the annual Colchester Oyster Fishery. On the first Friday of September the Mayor of Colchester, the Town Clerk

The Rosetta Stone, British Museum, London, 1874
Engraving showing the scene at the British Museum, London, in 1874 with a large group of people crowding round the Rosetta Stone during the International Congress of Orientalists

British Sentry keeping watch on Nijmegen Bridge; Second Worl
Photograph showing aan Irish Guardsman keeping watch on the Bridge at Nijmegen, September 1944. On 17th September 1944 Operation Market Garden was put into action; a bold plan devised by

British First Airborne Troops march towards Arnhem; Second W
Photograph showing men of the British First Airborne Division marching into Arnhem with their guns and equipment, after landing outside the town, September 1944

Harold Macmillan at the United Nations General Assembly
Photograph of (Maurice) Harold Macmillan speaking to the United Nations General Assembly, 29th September 1960. In a powerful speech the British Prime Minister spoke on Britains colonial record

Somerset Sheep Sale
A typical scene at a sheep sale at Bridgewater, Somerset, England, at one of the annual fairs, held towards the end of September each year

Saving of Audacious Crew
Audacious, one of the most powerful members of the Allied fleet, is sunk by a German mine. A rescue operation is immediately begun

Cockney Blacksmith / 1932
Mr Charles Mitchell, the village smithy of Pyecombe, Sussex, claims to be a real cockney. Pyecombe forge have been making their famous crooks for centuries

LUNARDIs ASCENT 1784
Vincenzo Lunardi makes the first ascent into English airspace, shortly after the first ascent in Scotland - 200, 000 watch him

Napoleon at Moscow
He watches Moscow burn

Great Fire of London
Old St Pauls cathedral engulfed by flames

Mahatma Gandhi sailing from Boulogne to Folkestone
Mahatma Gandhi, Indian nationalist and spiritual leader, sailing from Boulogne to Folkestone on 12 September 1931

Archery Meeting 1822
The Meeting of the Royal British Bowmen in the Grounds of Erddig (Erthig) Park, Denbighshire, Wales - the seat of Simon Yorke Esq

September. Back to work - back to school, back to books. Poster for WPA Statewide Library Project, showing a boy holding a book in his raised hand. Date between 1936 and 1940

The Launch of R. M. S. Queen Mary, Clydebank, September 1934
Photograph of the launch of R.M.S. Queen Mary from John Browns shipyard, Clydebank, 26th September 1934. The ship is seen under the control of a number of tugs

R. M. S. Queen Mary under construction, Clydebank, September
Photograph of the Cunard White Star Liner, R.M.S. Queen Mary, under construction at the John Brown shipyard, Clydebank, September 1934

Great Fire of London
The blazing city seen from the south bank of the Thames

Red Grouse In Pink and purple heather. North Yorkshire. UK
ROY-31 Red Grouse - in Pink and purple heather. North Yorkshire. UK Lagopus lagopus Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

CM25 6830 Wolseley 6-90 Police Car
Wolseley 6/90 Police Car, British Transport Parade, Goodwood Revival 2018, September 2018, automobiles, cars, circuit racing, Classic, competition, England, entertainment, event, Goodwood, heritage

Fantastic Adventures - The Secret of Elenas Tomb
Cover of Fantastic Adventures, September 1947, featuring the story The Secret of Elenas Tomb by Karl Tanzler von Cosel. A young woman in long white dress stands on a tomb with the inscription Elena

CJ13 1875 Myles Poulton, Alex Brundle, Saab 93B
Myles Poulton, Alex Brundle, Saab 93B, St Mary's Trophy Race, two qualifying sessions followed by two 25 minute races, the winner being an aggregate of the two races

CJ9 9141 Chris Jolly, Cooper-Chevrolet T61 Monaco
Chris Jolly, Cooper-Chevrolet T61 Monaco, Whitsun Trophy, Unlimited Sports Prototypes up to 1966, Goodwood Revival 2021, Goodwood, Chichester, West Sussex, England, September 2021

Beagle A. 61 Terrier 2 G-ASAC
Beagle A.61 Terrier 2 G-ASAC (msn B.606, ex WE587), of the Airways Aero Club. Auster converted a number of ex- Army aircraft which became the Auster 6B

Santos-Dumont Demoiselle replica 9 : A flyable replica built by Personal Plane Services Ltd at Booker, for the 1965 film Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines

Portreath, Cornwall, September 1928
A GWR publicity view of Portreath, near Redruth in Cornwall, September 1928. Portreath beach lies below with holidaymakers enjoying the sunshine on the North Cornish coast

Labour Union Poster - Great London Dock Strike
Labour Union Poster Commemorating the Great London Dock Strike of 1889. This industrial dispute involving dock workers in the Port of London broke out on 14 August 1889

Remains of Zeppelin L32 (LZ74) at Great Burstead, Billericay
The remains of Zeppelin L32 (LZ74) at Great Burstead, Billericay, 24 September 1916. Date: 1916

John Derry, Supermarine test pilot, at the 1947 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at Radlett on 14 September. Date: 1947

CM25 6829 Dennis Fire Engine
Dennis Fire Engine, British Transport Parade, Goodwood Revival 2018, September 2018, automobiles, cars, circuit racing, Classic, competition, England, entertainment, event, Goodwood, heritage

CM25 6804 Ford Thames ET6 Flatbed
Ford Thames ET6 Flatbed, British Transport Parade, Goodwood Revival 2018, September 2018, automobiles, cars, circuit racing, Classic, competition, England, entertainment, event, Goodwood, heritage

CM25 6808 Austin FX3 Taxi
Austin FX3 Taxi, British Transport Parade, Goodwood Revival 2018, September 2018, automobiles, cars, circuit racing, Classic, competition, England, entertainment, event, Goodwood, heritage, historic

Congress of Vienna (1814-1815). Engraving
Congress of Vienna. Conference of ambassadors of European states chaired by Austrian statesman Metternich (1814-1815). Colored Engraving

Blitz in London -- warehouses, Surrey Docks, WW2
Warehouses in a smoky atmosphere following heavy bombing raids on the Surrey Commercial Docks in Rotherhithe, SE London. This raid took place on 7 September 1940

Major fire in Wandsworth Road, Clapham SW8
London firefighters and the London Salvage Corps (in the long coats) at the scene of a fire involving shops and dwellings in Wandsworth Road, Clapham, SW8, on 9 September 1959. Date: 1959

Cartoon, The Dropped Pilot, WW1
Cartoon, The Dropped Pilot, twenty-four years after Tenniel. In Tenniels Dropping the Pilot cartoon of 1890 Kaiser Wilhelm II watches as Bismarck disembarks from the ship (of state)

AM Sir Charles Pringle KBE MA CEng FRAeS RAeS President
AM Sir Charles Pringle, KBE, MA, CEng, FRAeS, RAeS President 1975-1976, on the occasion of his flight on Concorde, 12 September 1975. Date: 1975

Leaving Queenstown
A large crowd of Irish emigrants gather at the harbour at Queenstown ready to depart for a new life in America

Loading a V2 Rocket
A V2 rocket on the launch pad. More elaborate than the V1, these were first fired against London on 8 September 1944

Red Ruby cattle grazing in the Devon countryside at dawn on a misty morning, Black Dog, Devon, England. Autumn (September)

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"September: A Month of Cultural Delights and Historic Triumphs" As the autumn breeze sweeps in, September brings with it a delightful medley of Gilbert & Sullivan Operas. The enchanting melodies transport us to a world of whimsy and laughter, reminding us why these timeless classics continue to captivate audiences. In the realm of history, September holds significant moments that shaped nations. We remember the Jacobite Victory in 1745, a pivotal event that reverberated through time and left an indelible mark on Scottish heritage. Meanwhile, L Battery of the Royal Horse Artillery stands as a testament to bravery and precision as they defend our nation's honor. Aviation enthusiasts rejoice as we commemorate the first flight of BAC TSR-2 XR219 Boscombe Down. This groundbreaking achievement propelled mankind into new heights, showcasing our relentless pursuit of innovation and exploration. Music lovers gather for an unforgettable evening with John Martyn in concert at St Ives, Cornwall. His soul-stirring melodies resonate deep within our hearts, creating an intimate connection between artist and audience. The Vauxhall Royal Balloon takes its inaugural ascent during this month—a breathtaking spectacle that defies gravity itself. As we gaze up at its majestic presence against the sky's canvas, we are reminded of humanity's unyielding desire to conquer new frontiers. Literature enthusiasts immerse themselves in "The Blue Stocking, " penned by Reginald Higgins—an exquisite tale that transports readers into a world brimming with intellectuality and passion. Thrill-seekers revel in the exhilarating Schneider Trophy Air Race—a display where speed meets skill as aviators push their limits for glory above azure skies. An International Air Display and Races Poster captures our attention—promising adrenaline-fueled excitement amidst roaring engines soaring across vast horizons—an experience not to be missed. Sports aficionados flock to witness cricket matches at The Oval—the epitome of sportsmanship and camaraderie.