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Advanced Collection (#2)

Advancing through time and innovation: From the Pendolino tilting train to the Art Exhibition in Glasgow, we explore advanced marvels that shaped our world

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Hopstore CWGC Cemetery, Vlamertinghe, Belgium

Hopstore CWGC Cemetery, Vlamertinghe, Belgium
The village, known as Vlam to the Tommies, was a pile of rubble by 1918 but the area of the Cemetery was just outside the range of the medium guns and the hop building, in the background here

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Afghan War - Advanced Camp at Basawul on the Kabul River

Afghan War - Advanced Camp at Basawul on the Kabul River
Afghan War - The Advanced Camp at Basawul on the Kabul River. 1879

Background imageAdvanced Collection: The advanced life class, and the costume model (engraving)

The advanced life class, and the costume model (engraving)
6004382 The advanced life class, and the costume model (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The advanced life class, and the costume model)

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Advanced Swimming Certificate, Reading Schools

Advanced Swimming Certificate, Reading Schools
Advanced Swimming Certificate, Reading and District Elementary Schools Swimming Association, for swimming 40 yards in 50 seconds. 1924

Background imageAdvanced Collection: US Advanced Airfield A13 Marker Vaucelles Normandy

US Advanced Airfield A13 Marker Vaucelles Normandy
The Airfield was built by the 864th US Air Engineers Battalion & the Memorial was unveiled on 6 June 1989. The Franco-American 9th Airforce Normandy Airfields Association has marked all the 9th USaF

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Sir Douglas Haig in private office on advanced GHQ train

Sir Douglas Haig in private office on advanced GHQ train
Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig (1861 - 1928). Commander-in-chief of the British Forces in France and Flanders during the Great War pictured in his private office on the " Advanced G.H.Q."

Background imageAdvanced Collection: With the Sherbro Expeditionary Force in Sierra Leone, an Attack on the '3rd West India'Camp (litho)

With the Sherbro Expeditionary Force in Sierra Leone, an Attack on the "3rd West India"Camp (litho)
1063488 With the Sherbro Expeditionary Force in Sierra Leone, an Attack on the " 3rd West India" Camp (litho) by Nash

Background imageAdvanced Collection: The War, in the Shipka Pass, Raouf Pasha watching the Bombardment of the Russian Positions

The War, in the Shipka Pass, Raouf Pasha watching the Bombardment of the Russian Positions (engraving)
1589781 The War, in the Shipka Pass, Raouf Pasha watching the Bombardment of the Russian Positions (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

Background imageAdvanced Collection: St James and St Giles (colour litho)

St James and St Giles (colour litho)
610722 St James and St Giles (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St James and St Giles.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Advanced Barricade at the Old Roman Gate, Santa Maria, Naples (engraving)

Advanced Barricade at the Old Roman Gate, Santa Maria, Naples (engraving)
2773154 Advanced Barricade at the Old Roman Gate, Santa Maria, Naples (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advanced Barricade at the Old Roman Gate)

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Joseph advanced to Honour (engraving)

Joseph advanced to Honour (engraving)
2792068 Joseph advanced to Honour (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph advanced to Honour)

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Count R, advanced pistol in hand (engraving)

Count R, advanced pistol in hand (engraving)
3625218 Count R, advanced pistol in hand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Count R, advanced pistol in hand. Illustration for Chatterbox (1879)

Background imageAdvanced Collection: In the lands abandoned by the reds, between Teruel and the sea, the Spanish national troops

In the lands abandoned by the reds, between Teruel and the sea, the Spanish national troops, advancing
2783815 In the lands abandoned by the reds, between Teruel and the sea, the Spanish national troops, advancing... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageAdvanced Collection: 'One of the gang raised him up and placed him against a well, and while in this position

"One of the gang raised him up and placed him against a well, and while in this position... "(engraving)
2788446 " One of the gang raised him up and placed him against a well, and while in this position..." (engraving) by English School

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Guns versus Spears (engraving) (b / w photo)

Guns versus Spears (engraving) (b / w photo)
TRV230465 Guns versus Spears (engraving) (b/w photo) by Balen, Matthys (1684-1766) (after); Private Collection; eTravellers Club; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Attack on an advanced French position, October 1870 (engraving)

Attack on an advanced French position, October 1870 (engraving)
959024 Attack on an advanced French position, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attack on an advanced French position, October 1870)

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Sir Charles Wentworth Dilke (colour litho)

Sir Charles Wentworth Dilke (colour litho)
612652 Sir Charles Wentworth Dilke (colour litho) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Charles Wentworth Dilke, A far advanced radical, 25 November 1871)

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Joseph is Advanced by Pharaoh (engraving)

Joseph is Advanced by Pharaoh (engraving)
5200499 Joseph is Advanced by Pharaoh (engraving) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph is Advanced by Pharaoh)

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Eruptive fevers (colour litho)

Eruptive fevers (colour litho)
6005615 Eruptive fevers (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eruptive fevers)

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Being Beavers, by E Nesbit (litho)

Being Beavers, by E Nesbit (litho)
1600468 Being Beavers, by E Nesbit (litho) by Buckland, Arthur Herbert (1870-fl.1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Being Beavers, by E Nesbit)

Background imageAdvanced Collection: The War, the Gravitza Redoubt, and Right Wing of the Turkish Position at Plevna (engraving)

The War, the Gravitza Redoubt, and Right Wing of the Turkish Position at Plevna (engraving)
1589828 The War, the Gravitza Redoubt, and Right Wing of the Turkish Position at Plevna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, the Gravitza Redoubt)

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Departure of the 10th Regiment of National Guards to the advanced posts, October 1870 (engraving)

Departure of the 10th Regiment of National Guards to the advanced posts, October 1870 (engraving)
959004 Departure of the 10th Regiment of National Guards to the advanced posts, October 1870 (engraving) by English School

Background imageAdvanced Collection: The Italo-Turkish War, the time of arrival and distribution of mail at the camp

The Italo-Turkish War, the time of arrival and distribution of mail at the camp
2808446 The Italo-Turkish War, the time of arrival and distribution of mail at the camp, in the most advanced places (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageAdvanced Collection: The Right Hon W E Forster (colour litho)

The Right Hon W E Forster (colour litho)
612548 The Right Hon W E Forster (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Hon W E Forster)

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Study for An Advanced Dressing Station in France

Study for An Advanced Dressing Station in France
2651910 Study for An Advanced Dressing Station in France, 1918 (pen & ink with black and red chalks on paper) by Tonks, Henry (1862-1937); 50.5x35.5 cm; Private Collection; eLiss Fine Art; English

Background imageAdvanced Collection: The Operations in Natal, the Action of 10 April at Sundays River (litho)

The Operations in Natal, the Action of 10 April at Sundays River (litho)
1599654 The Operations in Natal, the Action of 10 April at Sundays River (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Operations in Natal)

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Main Street, Port Elizabeth (b / w photo)

Main Street, Port Elizabeth (b / w photo)
3092376 Main Street, Port Elizabeth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Main Street, Port Elizabeth)

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Hawker Siddeley Hawk T. 1 XX341 ASTRA 1

Hawker Siddeley Hawk T. 1 XX341 ASTRA 1
Empire Test Pilots School - Hawker Siddeley Hawk T.1 XX341 ASTRA 1 (Advanced Stability Training Aircraft) (msn 312165), circa 1995

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Ruffy-Bauman Advanced Trainer

Ruffy-Bauman Advanced Trainer. Mr. Felix Ruffy and Mr. Edward Baumann founded a flying school at Hendon, but moved to Acton, where the Ruffy, Arnell and Baumann Aviation Co. Ltd

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Blackburn YA. 7 WB781

Blackburn YA. 7 WB781
Blackburn YA.7 WB781 (msn 5615), on the Royal Aircraft Establishment Farnborough fire dump (struck off charge on 18 May 1955)

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Vickers Varsity T. 1 VX828 - 1st prototype

Vickers Varsity T. 1 VX828 - 1st prototype
Vickers Varsity T.1 VX828, - 1st prototype flown on 17 July 1949 from Wisley aerodrome. Flight testing and production was carried out rapidly with first deliveries of production aircraft to No.201

Background imageAdvanced Collection: United States Navy Boeing F4B-1 fighters A8145, A8137 + one

United States Navy Boeing F4B-1 fighters A8145, A8137 + one
United States Navy Boeing F4B-1 fighters A8145 - 7 (msn 1125), A8137 - 4 (msn 1117) and one unidentified, seen as modified later in service with engine cowls and F4B-4 fins

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Staghorn harpoons, with a double row of teeth and a circular section (Urdax Caves)

Staghorn harpoons, with a double row of teeth and a circular section (Urdax Caves)

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Yellow dome tent in winter, John Muir Wilderness, Sierra Nevada Mountains, California USA

Yellow dome tent in winter, John Muir Wilderness, Sierra Nevada Mountains, California USA

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Messerschmitt P1101 -the second prototype of this advan

Messerschmitt P1101 -the second prototype of this advanced jet nearing completion when captured After the war, the US adapted the type as the Bell X-2

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Focke Wulf FW 56 Stosser trio of advanced fighter train

Focke Wulf FW 56 Stosser trio of advanced fighter trainers formating

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Germans surrendering, Western Front by Matania, WW1

Germans surrendering, Western Front by Matania, WW1
Surrendered German being marshalled by British soldiers following the defeat of their counter-attack at Trones Wood. The incident depicted took place near an advanced trench in the British line

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Photographic film roll

Photographic film roll. This is 120mm format

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Homo ergaster

Homo ergaster. Model of a male Homo ergaster. H. ergaster was a hominid that emerged about 1.9 million years ago in Africa. It is considered to be an ancestor of later Homo populations. H

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Whole Earth map

Whole Earth map based on satellite data. This is a mosaic of numerous satellite observations of the Earth. Land colours are shaded using topographic data

Background imageAdvanced Collection: LEMURIA

LEMURIA
The Lost Continent of Lemuria, located in todays Pacific Ocean, may have housed a highly developed civilisation with advanced technology and a sophisticated culture

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Aa A Strong German Force Advanced Upon Antwerp, Belgium During Wwi

Aa A Strong German Force Advanced Upon Antwerp, Belgium During Wwi, The Belgians Opened The Dykes And Flooded The Country, Throwing The Enemy Into Confusion And Causing Them Great Losses

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Honeywell T-Hawk (Tarantula Hawk) Micro Air Vehicle

Honeywell T-Hawk (Tarantula Hawk) Micro Air Vehicle, 2013. Associated with Operation HERRICK, Afghanistan (2001-2014) 2004

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Miles Master IA -the RAF standard advanced fighter pilo

Miles Master IA -the RAF standard advanced fighter pilot trainer in the early war years

Background imageAdvanced Collection: In a British advanced observation post

In a British advanced observation post. How artillery fire is observed and corrected. With the British Army on the Western Front - published in 1916 for Tatler and Sphere

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Homo ergaster hunting group

Homo ergaster hunting group, artists impression. These hominids are shown attacking a species of saber-toothed cat (Machairdontinae) using wooden branches and a spear. H

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Joseph advanced to honour

Joseph advanced to honour - Genesis 41. circa 1690

Background imageAdvanced Collection: Caspar Gallatin

Caspar Gallatin
CASPAR GALLATIN Swiss military commander, in the service of French kings Charles IX. Henri III, Henri IV and Louis XIII - he died at a very advanced age... Date: ? - 1619




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Advancing through time and innovation: From the Pendolino tilting train to the Art Exhibition in Glasgow, we explore advanced marvels that shaped our world. Discover the remarkable life of Clarence Kelly Leonard Johnson, a visionary engineer who left an indelible mark on aviation. Step back into history at an Advanced Dressing Station on the Western Front, captured by Matania's poignant artwork. Witness Sikh Troops Digging trenches with unwavering determination during challenging times. Experience cutting-edge technology with a fingerprint scanner turned artwork masterpiece. Soar above the clouds aboard the majestic Sunderland Flying Boat, symbolizing human ingenuity reaching new heights. Contemplate humanity's place in the vast universe through thought-provoking artwork that transcends boundaries. Unveil the hidden complexities of liver tissue cirrhosis under a light micrograph, showcasing medical advancements for better understanding and treatment. Embrace nostalgia with a medium format film camera capturing timeless moments in exquisite detail. Feel adrenaline rush as you encounter Caparo T1 Britain, an epitome of automotive engineering excellence pushing boundaries beyond imagination. Finally, witness bravery at its finest as British Advanced observation posts stand tall against adversity.