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Past Collection

Journeying through the past, we uncover glimpses of history and cherished memories

Background imagePast Collection: Children playing outside Arsenal FCs Highbury Stadium 1972

Children playing outside Arsenal FCs Highbury Stadium 1972

Background imagePast Collection: George Best pouring champagne

George Best pouring champagne 1969

Background imagePast Collection: Luton town players celebrate their win in the Littlewoods Cup final 1988

Luton town players celebrate their win in the Littlewoods Cup final 1988
Littlewoods Cup Final Arsenal v Luton Town (2-3). Mike Harford 1988 standing on the 4th right backrow of the team group. 24/04/1988

Background imagePast Collection: Fans queuing at Rotherham United

Fans queuing at Rotherham United Millmoor Ground 1960

Background imagePast Collection: Civil War painting of Union and Confederate troops fighting at The Battle of Antietam

Civil War painting of Union and Confederate troops fighting at The Battle of Antietam
Vintage Civil War painting of Union and Confederate troops fighting at The Battle of Antietam, also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg

Background imagePast Collection: The Locarno Dance Hall in Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow

The Locarno Dance Hall in Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow 1956

Background imagePast Collection: 2is Coffee Bar in Old Compton Street, Soho, 1963

2is Coffee Bar in Old Compton Street, Soho, 1963
2is Coffee Bar in Old Compton Street, Soho, London 1963

Background imagePast Collection: Young woman in underwear and stockings posing indoors, (B&W)

Young woman in underwear and stockings posing indoors, (B&W)

Background imagePast Collection: Eric Cantona celebrates his goal

Eric Cantona celebrates his goal
FA Cup Final - Liverpool 0 v Manchester United 1

Background imagePast Collection: Tristan da Cunha

Tristan da Cunha
Vintage engraving from 1878 showing a view of Tristan da Cunha a remote volcanic group of islands in the south Atlantic Ocean and the main island of that group

Background imagePast Collection: FA Cup third round re-play 1955. Bradford city v Brentford FC at Valley Parade, Bradford

FA Cup third round re-play 1955. Bradford city v Brentford FC at Valley Parade, Bradford

Background imagePast Collection: Hawick Common Riding 1947

Hawick Common Riding 1947
The ceremony of Hawick Common Riding, showing horses in procession at St Leonard s, where dish of curds and cream is taken 1947

Background imagePast Collection: Passing Out Parade at RAF Cranwell

Passing Out Parade at RAF Cranwell, 16 Vampires of the Avanced Fly Wing fly past 1959

Background imagePast Collection: 1955 FA Cup Final Newcastle United with the trophy

1955 FA Cup Final Newcastle United with the trophy
1955 FA Cup FinalNewcastleUnited v Manchester City (3-1) at Wembley Manager Duggie Livingstone with the victorious Newcastle team Captain Jimmy Schoular is holding the trophy

Background imagePast Collection: Glasgow Street Scene

Glasgow Street Scene
An electric tram grinds along Charing Cross, past a row of fruit barrows

Background imagePast Collection: Antique map of Ireland

Antique map of Ireland, 1864

Background imagePast Collection: Fresco portraying Terentius Neo and his wife

Fresco portraying Terentius Neo and his wife
history, past, archeology, discovery, , Fresco Wall Paintings, Buena Vista Images, 170425218

Background imagePast Collection: Season 1966 / 67 West Ham United Team Group

Season 1966 / 67 West Ham United Team Group
Back Row Peter Brabrook, Geoff Hurst, Eddie Presland, Martin Peters, Alan Dickie, Jim Standen, Ken Brown, Davie Bickles, Peter Bennett Middle Row Brian Dear, Trevor Dawkins, Harry Redknapp

Background imagePast Collection: Partick Thistle FC with Scottish FA Cup, 1954

Partick Thistle FC with Scottish FA Cup, 1954

Background imagePast Collection: Antique Map of Tasmania

Antique Map of Tasmania
Antique map of Tasmania from 1867

Background imagePast Collection: USS Randolph underway at sea with two S2F airplanes on its catapults, 1962

USS Randolph underway at sea with two S2F airplanes on its catapults, 1962
February 27, 1962 - USS Randolph (CVS-15) underway at sea with two S2F airplanes on its catapults

Background imagePast Collection: High angle view of a palace and a temple, Solomons Palace, Solomons Temple, Jerusalem

High angle view of a palace and a temple, Solomons Palace, Solomons Temple, Jerusalem
Archaeology - Jerusalem. Temple and Palace. Colour illustration

Background imagePast Collection: Sussex Vs. Kent C. 1840

Sussex Vs. Kent C. 1840
A wonderful picture of the match between the sides at Brighton, with many of the top players of past and present, including Alfred Mynn, Felix, Wisden and Wenman (batting)

Background imagePast Collection: Maine Road football ground 1934

Maine Road football ground 1934
Aerial picture of the Maine Road ground taken when Manchester City played Sheffield Wednesday in March 1934

Background imagePast Collection: Dickensian Party

Dickensian Party
Mrs Fezziwigs Ball - shown to Scrooge by the Ghost of Christmas Past

Background imagePast Collection: Routemaster Bus

Routemaster Bus
A No.76 Routemaster bus drives past the Houses of Parliament, Westminster, on its way to Stoke Newington, north London

Background imagePast Collection: Welwyn Garden City, an example of town planning

Welwyn Garden City, an example of town planning
An advertisement for new houses and industrial sites at the new town of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, an example of town planning, designed to take people away from polluted cities

Background imagePast Collection: FA Cup: Southend United v Manchester City 1956

FA Cup: Southend United v Manchester City 1956
Southend's groundsman who had to repaint the white lines on a quagmire

Background imagePast Collection: Charlton Athletic FC 1972

Charlton Athletic FC 1972 Back row Mick Flannigan, Alan Clarke, Mick Jones, John Dunn, Bob Curtis Middle. Dave Shipperley, Dick Plumb, Bob Hunt Peter Reeves, Denis Bond

Background imagePast Collection: You Cannot Be Serious! John McEnroe 1981

You Cannot Be Serious! John McEnroe 1981
You Cannot Be Serious! John McEnroe at Wimbledon 1981

Background imagePast Collection: Stoke City players with the League Cup 1972

Stoke City players with the League Cup 1972
Stoke City players on an open top bus with the League Cup 1972 Gordon Banks, left

Background imagePast Collection: Falkirk High Street 1955

Falkirk High Street 1955
Falkirk High Street, showing Hepworths on the left, looking towards the Town Steeple 1955

Background imagePast Collection: Portobello Beach in Edinburgh 1951

Portobello Beach in Edinburgh 1951

Background imagePast Collection: Peterborough United F. C. 1956

Peterborough United F. C. 1956
Peterborough United FC 1956 Standing l-r George Swindin - Manager, Bernard Shaw, Norman Douglas, Norman Rigby, Jack Walls, Ray Barr, Henry Cockburn, unknown Sitting Jack Hogg

Background imagePast Collection: Lambeth Walk in the rain 1938

Lambeth Walk in the rain 1938

Background imagePast Collection: Old fashioned steam train locomotive

Old fashioned steam train locomotive
Vintage engraving the plasn and diagram of an old fashioned steam train locomotive, the Bogie and radial tank engine by Neilson and Company of Gaslgow

Background imagePast Collection: Antique Map of New Zealand

Antique Map of New Zealand
Vintage map of New Zealand, from 1894

Background imagePast Collection: Virginia Wade wins Wimbledon

Virginia Wade wins Wimbledon
Virginia Wade, tennisplayer holds Wimbledon trophy after winning womens title, while Queen Elizabeth II looks on, 1977

Background imagePast Collection: Stoke on Trent, 1962

Stoke on Trent, 1962
Stoke on Trent, the air grey with the smoke of the kilns from the Potteries 1962

Background imagePast Collection: Kenny Dalglish salutes the Kop after Liverpool clinched the league

Kenny Dalglish salutes the Kop after Liverpool clinched the league 1979

Background imagePast Collection: Stockport County F. C. 1978

Stockport County F. C. 1978
Stockport County 1978 Back row D Loadwick, T Park, P Fletcher, M Rogan, B Daniels,s Massey, E Prudham Front Row K Fogarty, P Halford, P Jackson, A Thompson, G Smith, J Rutter, T Morin

Background imagePast Collection: Tour de France cycle race passes through Portsmouth with HMS Victory in background

Tour de France cycle race passes through Portsmouth with HMS Victory in background, 1994

Background imagePast Collection: Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow 1956

Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow 1956
Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, looking towards the east end of the city 1956

Background imagePast Collection: St Petersburg-Tampa Airboat Line Benoist Xiv / 14 Biplan?

St Petersburg-Tampa Airboat Line Benoist Xiv / 14 Biplan?
St Petersburg-Tampa Airboat Line Benoist Xiv / 14 Biplane Seaplane, 43 Lark of Duluth - the Original Flight of the Worlds First Scheduled Airline over Tampa Bay, Florida

Background imagePast Collection: Antquie Map of Italy

Antquie Map of Italy
Vintage map of Italy fron 1837

Background imagePast Collection: The RMS Titanicas propellers as the mighty ship sits in dry dock

The RMS Titanicas propellers as the mighty ship sits in dry dock
Vintage maritime history photo of the RMS Titanicas propellers as the mighty ship sits in dry dock

Background imagePast Collection: General Ulysses S. Grant amid his service during The American Civil War

General Ulysses S. Grant amid his service during The American Civil War

Background imagePast Collection: Map of the Scilly Isles

Map of the Scilly Isles
Vintage map from 1880 of the Scilly Isles an archipelago off the southwestern tip of the Cornish peninsula of Great Britain




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Journeying through the past, we uncover glimpses of history and cherished memories. From the vibrant Locarno Dance Hall in Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow to the proud Passing Out Parade at RAF Cranwell, each moment holds a story waiting to be told. The Glasgow Street Scene paints a picture of bustling life in days gone by, while an Antique Map of Ireland invites us to explore its rich heritage. Partick Thistle FC proudly displays their Scottish FA Cup triumph in 1954, capturing the spirit of victory that echoes through time. The USS Randolph sails gracefully with S2F airplanes on its catapults, a snapshot from 1962 that reminds us of naval prowess and technological advancements. West Ham United's Team Group from the iconic season of 1966/67 stands united as legends etched into football history. Newcastle United basks in glory with the coveted FA Cup trophy from 1955, forever immortalized as champions on that fateful day. Flats at Thamesmead transport us back to 1969 when modern architecture shaped communities and dreams for a better future emerged. Sussex Vs Kent c. 1840 showcases cricket's enduring rivalry and timeless sportsmanship etched onto an age-old canvas. Kenny Dalglish salutes the Kop after Liverpool clinches the league title - a moment frozen in time where passion meets triumph on hallowed grounds. An Antique Map of New Zealand beckons adventurers to discover uncharted lands and embrace new beginnings.