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Alan Collection (#3)

"Alan: A Journey through Time and Places" Step into the world of Alan, where his remarkable story unfolds across various locations and eras

Background imageAlan Collection: Matilda infantry tank

Matilda infantry tank by Alan Anderson. Date:

Background imageAlan Collection: Alan Sillitoe, English novelist

Alan Sillitoe, English novelist
Alan Sillitoe (1928-2010), English novelist, best known for his novel Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1958), which was made into a film (1960). Seen here (right). Date: circa 1960s

Background imageAlan Collection: Tony Richardson, English film director and producer

Tony Richardson, English film director and producer
Tony Richardson (Cecil Antonio "Tony" Richardson, 1928-1991), English theatre and film director, and producer. Seen here (standing)

Background imageAlan Collection: Len Murray, Alan Sapper, Mick McGahey and Ray Buckton

Len Murray, Alan Sapper, Mick McGahey and Ray Buckton
Len Murray (Lionel Murray, Baron Murray of Epping Forest, 1922-2004), British Labour politician and trade union leader (left), with Mick McGahey (1925-1999, trades union executive)

Background imageAlan Collection: BIRTH CERTIFICATE 1914

BIRTH CERTIFICATE 1914
A 1941 copy of a birth certificate from 1914. Alan Sanderson went missing presumed dead when his ship was sunk in World War Two. Date: 1941

Background imageAlan Collection: Sunrise on the Cut

Sunrise on the Cut by Alan Firth

Background imageAlan Collection: Wintertime at Great Haywood Junction, Trent and Mersey Canal

Wintertime at Great Haywood Junction, Trent and Mersey Canal by Alan Firth

Background imageAlan Collection: Summertime at Cropredy Lock, Oxford Canal

Summertime at Cropredy Lock, Oxford Canal by Alan Firth

Background imageAlan Collection: Springtime on the Lapworth Flight, Stratford Canal

Springtime on the Lapworth Flight, Stratford Canal by Alan Firth

Background imageAlan Collection: Lift Bridge, Wrenbury, Llangollen Canal

Lift Bridge, Wrenbury, Llangollen Canal by Alan Firth

Background imageAlan Collection: Stoke Bruerne Grand Union Canal Narowboat Inland

Stoke Bruerne Grand Union Canal Narowboat Inland
Stoke, Bruerne, Grand, Union, Canal, Narowboat, Inland, Waterways, Watercolour, painting, Alan, Firth, 12021636

Background imageAlan Collection: Pontcysyllte Aquaduct, Llangollen Canal

Pontcysyllte Aquaduct, Llangollen Canal by Alan Firth

Background imageAlan Collection: Tetrarch tank and Hamilcar glider

Tetrarch tank and Hamilcar glider by Alan Anderson

Background imageAlan Collection: Sherman tanks

Sherman tanks by Alan Anderson

Background imageAlan Collection: Quad with Limber and 25-pounder gun

Quad with Limber and 25-pounder gun by Alan Anderson

Background imageAlan Collection: Crusader cruiser tank

Crusader cruiser tank by Alan Anderson

Background imageAlan Collection: Cromwell tank

Cromwell tank by Alan Anderson

Background imageAlan Collection: Churchill heavy infantry tank

Churchill heavy infantry tank by Alan Anderson

Background imageAlan Collection: Bren Gun Carrier Wartime Vehicles Watercolour

Bren Gun Carrier Wartime Vehicles Watercolour
Bren, Gun, Carrier, Wartime, Vehicles, Watercolour, painting, Alan, Anderson, 12021626

Background imageAlan Collection: The Driver's Signals

The Driver's Signals by Alan Anderson

Background imageAlan Collection: Indicating the Grade

Indicating the Grade by Alan Anderson

Background imageAlan Collection: Electric Train

Electric Train by Alan Anderson

Background imageAlan Collection: British Railways (Southern Region) express electric train

British Railways (Southern Region) express electric train by Alan Anderson Date:

Background imageAlan Collection: Diesel Locomotive D5055 BR

Diesel Locomotive D5055 BR by Alan Anderson

Background imageAlan Collection: 3, 300 H. P. Diesel electric locomotive

3, 300 H. P. Diesel electric locomotive
British Railways (London Midland Region) 3, 300 H.P. Diesel electric locomotive by Alan Anderson

Background imageAlan Collection: British Railways - The Flying Scotsman

British Railways - The Flying Scotsman by Alan Anderson

Background imageAlan Collection: British Railways Southern Region No. 20003

British Railways Southern Region No. 20003 by Alan Anderson

Background imageAlan Collection: British Railways London Midland Region - UP Royal Scot train

British Railways London Midland Region - UP Royal Scot train
British Railways (London Midland Region) - the UP Royal Scot train by Alan Anderson

Background imageAlan Collection: British Railways electric locomotive Diesel Electric

British Railways electric locomotive Diesel Electric
British, Railways, electric, locomotive, Diesel, Electric, Locomotive, Watercolour, painting, Alan, Anderson, 12021616

Background imageAlan Collection: British Railways (Southern Region) Paddington-Exeter train

British Railways (Southern Region) Paddington-Exeter train by Alan Anderson

Background imageAlan Collection: British Railways - The Bristolian

British Railways - The Bristolian by Alan Anderson

Background imageAlan Collection: Diesel Locomotive D600

Diesel Locomotive D600 by Alan Anderson

Background imageAlan Collection: BR Britannia Class No. 70008 ?Black Prince

BR Britannia Class No. 70008 ?Black Prince by Alan Anderson

Background imageAlan Collection: An SR Merchant Navy Class locomotive with the Golden Arrow

An SR Merchant Navy Class locomotive with the Golden Arrow, leaving a tunnel on the London-Dover line by Alan Anderson

Background imageAlan Collection: BR A1 Class No. 60117 ?Bois Roussel?

BR A1 Class No. 60117 ?Bois Roussel? with the Queen of Scots on the Royal Border Bridge over the River Tweed, Northumberland by Alan Anderson

Background imageAlan Collection: Concerning Speed Paddington-Birmingham Express

Concerning Speed Paddington-Birmingham Express
Concerning, Speed, Paddington-Birmingham, Express, with, County, Class, locomotive, Steam, Locomotive, Watercolour, painting, Alan, Anderson, 12021609

Background imageAlan Collection: SR West Country Class No 34003 ?Plymouth? hauling

SR West Country Class No 34003 ?Plymouth? hauling
SR, West, Country, Class, No, 34003, ?Plymouth?, hauling, a, train, having, just, reached, the, end, of, section, line, under, repair, Steam, Locomotive, Watercolour, painting, Alan, Anderson

Background imageAlan Collection: LNER A1/1 Class No. 60113 ?Great Northern

LNER A1/1 Class No. 60113 ?Great Northern? with an East Coast express, passing over a track-circuited section of line by Alan Anderson

Background imageAlan Collection: BR Merchant Navy Class No. 35027 Port Line

BR Merchant Navy Class No. 35027 Port Line by Alan Anderson (Previous caption: No. 35027 Atlantic Coast Express - ?)

Background imageAlan Collection: SR Merchant Navy Class No. 35025 ?Brocklebank Line?

SR Merchant Navy Class No. 35025 ?Brocklebank Line? with the Devon Belle, climbing Honiton Bank, Devon by Alan Anderson

Background imageAlan Collection: BR Class BR9F No. 92022

BR Class BR9F No. 92022 by Alan Anderson, Steam locomotive

Background imageAlan Collection: LNER A4 Class No. 60009 ?Union of South Africa?

LNER A4 Class No. 60009 ?Union of South Africa? with an express to Aberdeen, skirting the northern shore of the Firth of Forth by Alan Anderson

Background imageAlan Collection: LNER A2 Class No. 60531 ?Bahram

LNER A2 Class No. 60531 ?Bahram?, hauling a freight train, on the Tay Bridge across the Firth of Tay by Alan Anderson

Background imageAlan Collection: LMS Princess Coronation Class No. 46257 ?City of Salford?

LMS Princess Coronation Class No. 46257 ?City of Salford? hauling the Mid-day Scot, passing the Shap Summit signal box by Alan Anderson

Background imageAlan Collection: GWR Castle Class No. 7017 ?G. J. Churchward?

GWR Castle Class No. 7017 ?G. J. Churchward?
GWR Castle Class No. 7017 ?G.J. Churchward? with a Cornish express, crossing the Royal Albert Bridge over the River Tamar by Alan Anderson

Background imageAlan Collection: LMS Royal Scot Class No 46122 ?Royal Ulster Rifleman?

LMS Royal Scot Class No 46122 ?Royal Ulster Rifleman?
LMS, Royal, Scot, Class, No, 46122, ?Royal, Ulster, Rifleman?, pulling, the, Irish, Mail, leaving, bridge, at, Conwy, on, way, to, Holyhead, Steam, Locomotive, Watercolour, painting, Alan, Anderson

Background imageAlan Collection: Antelope Flats lupines and sagebrush. Grand Teton National Park Date: 03-08-2020

Antelope Flats lupines and sagebrush. Grand Teton National Park Date: 03-08-2020

Background imageAlan Collection: Deposits of travertine colored by thermophilic bacteria, Upper Terraces Mammoth Hot Springs

Deposits of travertine colored by thermophilic bacteria, Upper Terraces Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park. Date: 21-09-2019




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"Alan: A Journey through Time and Places" Step into the world of Alan, where his remarkable story unfolds across various locations and eras. Starting with the Sir Alan Cobhams National Aviation Day Campaign poster, we are introduced to a man who dreams of conquering the skies. His passion takes him to Tryfan and Llyn Ogwen in North Wales, where he stands in awe of the majestic mountain and serene lake. But Alan's adventures don't stop there. From London's bustling streets, specifically Canary Wharf, he witnesses the city's vibrant energy as it pulses through its financial district. At The Cenotaph in Whitehall, London, he pays his respects to fallen heroes while contemplating their sacrifice for freedom. The National Aviation Day Display poster captures Alan's dedication to aviation as he immerses himself in this exhilarating world. Inspired by ALLEN: CHORUS LINE from 1920, a photograph that showcases a nude chorus line by Albert Arthur Allen, we see another side – someone who appreciates artistry and beauty. Moving forward in time to Stephen Wards sketches of celebrities from 1960s Britain, we catch glimpses of famous faces that have left an indelible mark on society. This artistic connection leads us to Project Mercury 7 - a reminder of humanity's quest for exploration beyond our planet. As evening falls over Lake Bala in Gwynedd, Wales; tranquility surrounds Alan once again. He finds solace amidst nature's wonders while reflecting on life’s journey thus far. The wassail bowl symbolizes celebration and camaraderie shared among friends – something that resonates deeply with Alan throughout his travels. Finally arriving at Turville village and windmill in Buckinghamshire brings about feelings of nostalgia as if stepping into a different era altogether. Here lies a sense of simplicity reminiscent of times gone by when life was slower-paced yet filled with charm.