1909 Collection (#94)

Louis Bleriot crossing the English Channel
Louis Ble

Col Hs Massey (chairman) - Stephen A Marples (secretary)
Col H.S. Massey (chairman) and Stephen A. Marples (secretary) of the Aerial League at the Model Flying Competition at Wembley, Saturday, 11 September 1909. Date: 1909

Peugeot Biplane - 1909
Peugeot Biplane. 1909. Date: 1909

Amerigo made in Leipzig 1909
Amerigo, made in Leipzig, 1909. Date: 1909

The front cover of the second issue of Flight Magazine
The front cover of the second issue of Flight featuring an advert for Short Brothers. 9 January 1909. Date: 1909

Cody Biplane 1909
Cody Biplane. 1909. Date: 1909

Cody British Army Biplane in the second stage February 1909
Cody British Army Biplane in the second stage. February 1909. Date: 1909

Gnome and Bleriot stands at the Exposition International
The Gnome and Ble

Exposition Internationale de Locomotion Aerienne
Exposition Internationale de Locomotion Ae

Wright brothers outside Mussel Manor at Shellbeach
The Wright brothers outside Mussel Manor at Shellbeach, 4 May 1909. Date: 1909

Wilbur (centre) and Orville Wright, Prof Huntington and Griffith Brewer (extreme right) at Shellbeach, 4 May 1909. Date: 1909

Luncheon given to the Wright brothers and Miss Katharine Wright at the Carlton Hotel, 3 May 1909, by Frank Hedges Butler, one of the founders of the Aero Club. Date: 1909

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

Frank McClean on the Short Biplane No1 at Leysdown in September 1909. Date: 1909

Voisin biplane and Antoinette monoplane Reims August 1909
Voisin biplane and Antoinette monoplane, Reims, August 1909. Date: 1909

Louis Bleriots arrival at Dover 25 July 1909
Louis Ble

Le Matins reporter Charles Fontaine and his tricolour with Louis Ble

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

Samuel Franklin Cody saluting while the National Anthem was being played when he became a naturalised Englishman. Doncaster 1909. Date: 1909

Samuel Franklin Cody at the wheel of a 1909 biplane. Date: 1909

Bleriot monoplane at the Doncaster Aviation Contest
Ble

Delagranges Bleriot monoplane
Delagranges Ble

Roger Sommers Farman flying over Molons Bleriot monoplane
Roger Sommers Farman flying over Molons Ble

Roger Sommers Farman at the Doncaster Aviation Contest, 15-22 October 1909 at Doncaster Aerodrome. Date: 1909

Official programme souvenir for the Blackpool Aviation Week. 18-23 October 1909. Date: 1909

Official programme for the Doncaster Aviation Contest, 15-22 October 1909 at Doncaster Aerodrome. Date: 1909

Leonard Albus 1909 dining room at 4 Hamilton Place, London, which is now the headquarters of the Royal Aeronautical Society. The dining room is now known as the Council Room. Date: 1909

Leonard Albus 1909 boudoir at 4 Hamilton Place, London, which is now the headquarters of the Royal Aeronautical Society. The boudoir is now known as the Hawker Room. Date: 1909

Leonard Albus 1909 drawing room at 4 Hamilton Place, London, which is now the headquarters of the Royal Aeronautical Society. This room is now known as the Argyll Room. Date: 1909

The airship America taken from the Farm shortly before the rescue of the airships crew. August 1909. Date: 1909

Martin Curtiss-type pusher biplane of 1909 which he designed and constructed in Santa Ana, CA. Date: 1909

Glenn Luther Martin (1886-1955), founder of the Martin Aircraft Company, holding models of the the Martin Curtiss-type pusher biplane of 1909 which he designed and constructed in Santa Ana, CA

A painting of the Curtiss-Herring No 1, the aircraft which won the 1909 Gordon Bennett Cup at Rheims, France. Date: 1909

The Curtiss-Herring No 1 the aircraft
The Curtiss-Herring No 1, the aircraft which won the 1909 Gordon Bennett Cup at Rheims, France. Date: 1909

Glenn Curtiss flying the Curtiss-Herring No 1, the aircraft with which he won the 1909 Gordon Bennett Cup at Rheims, France. Date: 1909

Yelena Oliv, 1909. Gouache, watercolour and pastel on card. Portrait by Valentin Serov (1865-1911) Russian painter. Oval, three-quarter length portrait of seated woman in blue. Female

Pre-Revolutionary ten rouble Russian banknote, 1909

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Performer Bowing (beifallheischende Artistin), German, 1880 - 1938, 1909, Lithograph In Red, Black, And Blue

Leon Bakst (1866-1924) Russian painter scane and costume designer. Stage design of for a production of Cleopatra by the Russian composer Anton Arenski. Watercolour and gouache on paper, 1909

Baroness Raymonde Delaroche, first woman to hold a pilots licence. On 3 Nov. 1909 flew Voisin biplane 1, 000 yards. From postcard after photograph. Mail frank 1910

Wedding party on bicycles led by Bride and Bridegroom, Nice, France. Party rode to civil ceremony and, after it was performed, remounted and rode off for the Wedding Breakfast

French military airship La Republique which made her maiden flight from Paris to Compiegne. Crashed on manoeuvres when propeller tore envelope, October 1909

Mustafa Kemel Ataturk (1881-1938) Turkish statesman: leader of Turkish nationalist movement from 1909: responsible for modernisation of Turkey. President 1923-1928

Leopold I King of Belgium painted by Franz Winterhalter (1805 - 1873) German painter. Leopold II (1835 - 1909) was King of the Belgians from 1865-1909

Albert I (8 April 1875 - 17 February 1934) reigned as King of the Belgians from 1909 until 1934

Gertrude Kasebier-Manger 1909

Robert Pearys sledge party at the North Pole, on mount of snow. Painting after photograph supporting Pearys claim to have reached the North Pole on 6 April, 1909. Exploration Arctic

Pu-Yi (Hsuan T ung) 1906-1967 as a small child, 23 February 1909. Last Emperor of China 1908-1912

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Step back in time to the eventful year of 1909, where history unfolded and remarkable moments left their mark. Suffragette Cat Scratch and Fight Police: A symbol of women's fight for equality, suffragettes bravely challenged authority. Suffragette Board Game PANK-A-SQUITH: Engaging minds with a playful twist, this board game empowered players to navigate the political landscape of gender rights. Shackleton/Wild/Adams: Brave explorers who ventured into the unknown, defying nature's harshest conditions. Wonderland at Revere Beach, Massachusetts, USA: An enchanting amusement park that delighted visitors with thrilling rides and magical attractions. Forbes Field in Pittsburgh: Witnessed legendary baseball games that captivated fans' hearts and showcased athletic prowess. View of Tulloch Castle, Scotland with pipers: A picturesque scene capturing Scottish heritage through haunting melodies played by skilled bagpipers. Saffron Walden/1909: This quaint town nestled in England exuded charm while embracing progress amidst changing times. Native American/Geronimo:The indomitable spirit of Geronimo resonated as he fought valiantly against oppression. The Mother:A powerful literary masterpiece by Maxim Gorky depicting the struggles faced by working-class families during this era. Errol Flynn/Robin Hood:The dashing Errol Flynn brought Robin Hood to life on screen captivating audiences worldwide. Errol Flynn/Warner:A collaboration between Errol Flynn and Warner Bros. , paving the way for iconic films that would define an era. Berne Tavern Hotel, Berea, Kentucky USA:A historic landmark offering warm hospitality since 1909, a testament to enduring traditions.