Armstrong Collection (#11)

Henry Armstrong, American boxer, 1938. Regarded as one of the greatest fighters in boxing history, Armstrong (1912-1988) won his first world title, at featherweight, in 1937

Lord William Armstrong, 1890. Artist: W&D Downey
Lord William Armstrong, 1890. From The Cabinet Portrait Gallery, first series, Cassell and Company Limited (London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890)

John Armstrong, 18th century Scottish physician and poet. Artist: W Ridley
John Armstrong, 18th century Scottish physician and poet. Illustration from Cookes edition of select poets

George I, King of England, (1823). Artist: Cosmo Armstrong
George I, King of England, (1823). Portrait of George I (1660-1727), the first Hanoverian King of Great Britain and King of Ireland. He ruled from 1714 until his death

William George Armstrong, English industrialist, (c1924). Armstrong (1810-1900) was the effective founder of the Armstrong Whitworth manufacturing empire

Armstrong and Aldrin unfurl the US flag on the moon, 1969. Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing mission, was launched on 16 July 1969 and Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin became the first

Front side of the moon, 22 July 1969
solar system, moon, concept, exploration, science, astronomy, colour, astronaut, Lunar Module, Apollo Mission, Apollo 11, planet, space, moon landing, natural phenomena, orbit, Eagle Lunar Module

Gatling rapid fire guns, 1862. Artist: William George Armstrong
Gatling rapid fire guns, 1862. Various models of the machine gun patented by American inventor Richard J Gatling in 1862. The weapon, a hand-cranked multiple-barrelled rotary gun

William George Armstrong (1810-1900), British industrialist, inventor and scientist, c1890. Armstrong established Elswick Engine Works at Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1847

Louis Satchmo Armstrong (c1898-1971), American jazz trumpeter and singer. Armstrong was a major influence on the development of jazz as a popular form of music in the 1920s

John Weeden (Armstrong) 1986 Junior TT
John Weeden (Armstrong) at Union Mills: 1986 Junior TT

Armstrongs design for a chain bridge across the River Avon
Mr William Armstrongs design for a chain bridge across the River Avon from St. Vincents Rock to Leigh Down. This was an alternative design for the Clifton Suspension bridge

Advertisement, Pantex Garment Press
Advertisement for the Pantex Garment Press - Light as a Feather to Operate - made by James Armstrong & Co Ltd, London SW1. 1956

Advertisement, Amazon 37 Drying Tumbler, manufactured by James Armstrong & Co Ltd, London. 1957

Armstrong Siddeley Six car and stately home
A chauffeur driven Armstrong Siddeley Six car driving up to a stately home in the distance. Date: 1929

111-ton gun at Woolwich
Firing the 111-ton gun at Woolwich (the largest gun in existence). Constructed at the Elswick Works of Sir W. G. Armstrong, Mitchell & Co

Astronaut equipment, 1969
Illustration indicating the different pieces of clothing and equipment worn by American astronauts Armstrong and Edwin Buzz Aldrin for their lunar landing in July 1969. Date: 1969

Music cover, Louis Armstrong, Takes Two To Tango, words and music by Al Hoffman and Dick Manning. 1952

Warwickshire Reformatory for Girls, Kenilworth
Architects plan by Charles Armstrong of the Warwickshire Reformatory for Girls. Date: 1906

Cecil Armstrong Gibbs
CECIL ARMSTRONG GIBBS Musical composer, in 1923 Date: 1889 - 1960

John Armstrong
JOHN ARMSTRONG Physician and author. Date: 1709 - 1779

Archibald Armstrong
ARCHIBALD ARMSTRONG Known as Archie; jester to James I and Charles I Date: ? - 1672

Samuel Johnson / Armstrong
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON English writer, lexicographer, critic and conversationalist Date: 1709-1784

Argosy over Croydon
An Imperial Airways Armstrong Whitworth Argosy flies over the air-station at Croydon, which cost 260, 000 ! Date: 1927

The Armstrong Trophy at the Great Exhibition of 1862. 1862

Oliver Messell and his sister Mrs Armstrong-Jones, 1927s
Oliver Messell and his sister Mrs Armstrong-Jones, as Bacchus and Ariande in the Pageant of Great Lovers of Romance at the New Theatre, London 6 May 1927 Date: 1927

Dining room with wall decorations by John Armstrong and Chippendale furniture. Date: 1933

Armstrong Whitworth FK10, (forward view, on the ground)

Armstrong Whitworth FK10-an attempt to improve on the triplane concept

Armstrong Whitworth FK 8 two-seat reconnaissance bomber, first flown in May 1916, with an operational debut in January 1917. Production ended in July 1918. Date: circa 1916-1918

Armstrong Whitworth FK 12 in 2nd form, (on the ground)

Armstrong Whitworth FK 8, aft, (on the ground)

Armstrong Whitworth FK 10 front, (on the ground)

Armstrong Whitworth AW 41 Albermarle-found unsatisfafctory as a bomber, most of the 602 built were used as transports

Armstrong Whitworth AW 38 Whitley V -withdrawn from front-line service in late 1942, the Whitley continued to serve as a transport, submarine hunter and paratroop trainer

Armstrong Whitworth AW 41 Albermarle-seen here towing a Horsa glider, where they took part in the Normandy landings

Armstrong Whitworth AW 38 Whitley V -despite its slow and ponderous performance, the Whitley was the first RAF aircraft to bomb a German target

Armstrong Whitworth AW 38 Whitley V -of the total 1, 814 Whitley built, 1, 645 were Roll-Royce Merlin powered, starting with the Mk IV

Armstrong Whitworth AW 38 Whitley V -already obsolete by the outbreak of war Always confined to night operations

Armstrong Whitworth AW 38 Whitley of No 10 Squadron
Armstrong Whitworth AW 38 Whitley of No 10 Sdn

Armstrong Whitworth Vintage Car - Automobile
Armstrong Whitworth Vintage Car/Automobile, England. Date: 1910s

Tea Rooms - Armstrong Park, Heaton, Northumberland
Tea Rooms - Armstrong Park, Heaton, Newcastle, near Jesmond, Northumberland, England. Date: 1900s

Armstrong Cross & Church, Rothbury, Northumberland
Armstrong Cross & Church, Rothbury, near Hillside, Northumberland, England. Date: 1900s

Tea Rooms, Armstrong Park, Heaton, County Durham
Tea Rooms, Armstrong Park, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, County Durham, England. Date: 1900s

Armstrong Whitworth Ensign, Imperial Airways
An Armstrong Whitworth Ensign passenger plane operated by Imperial Airways, surrounded by a crowd of people. Date: circa 1938

Experimental tripod mounting for Vickers gun
Experimental tripod mounting for.303 inch Vickers gun; side elevation. W G Armstrong Whitworth & Co. Ltd

British Association meeting
In the Town Hall, Sir William Armstrong delivers the opening address to the meeting of the British Association at Newcastle-on-Tyne Date: September 1863

Revolutionary design for air liner by G. H. Davis
A British flying wing project: a revolutionary design for a speedy night-flying air liner. Details of the proposed Armstrong-Whitworth flying wing

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"Armstrong: A Legacy of Exploration and Innovation" From the Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Bomber in the Second World War to Neil Armstrong's iconic footprint on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission, the name "Armstrong" has become synonymous with groundbreaking achievements. In 1939, the Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Bomber took to the skies, playing a crucial role in defending nations during one of history's darkest periods. Its strength and reliability were unmatched, symbolizing Armstrong's commitment to excellence even in times of adversity. Fast forward three decades later, and another Armstrong would make history. On July 20th, 1969, Neil Armstrong became immortalized as he stepped onto the lunar surface. His footprints forever marked mankind's first steps on an extraterrestrial world—a giant leap for humanity that still captivates our imagination today. But before that historic moment came Apollo 11's launch—an awe-inspiring spectacle that ignited dreams of reaching for the stars within us all. The sheer power unleashed by those engines was a testament to Armstrong's dedication to pushing boundaries and exploring new frontiers. Beyond space exploration, it also left its mark on aviation with passenger planes like Imperial—offering comfort and luxury while soaring through the sky. It exemplified how innovation could elevate travel experiences for people around the world. The image of Buzz Aldrin standing proudly on the Moon encapsulates not only his own achievement but also reflects Neil Armstrong and their spacecraft Eagle—their journey intertwined inextricably as they ventured into uncharted territory together. And who can forget those iconic bootprints imprinted upon lunar soil? Each step taken by these brave astronauts represented mankind's insatiable curiosity and determination to explore beyond what was once thought possible—a true testament to human resilience underpinned by technology developed by companies like Armstong Siddeley Sapphire. Even closer to home lies Bamburgh Castle, a symbol of strength and endurance standing tall against the test of time.