August Collection (page 100)

BATTLE OF FALLEN TIMBERS. General Anthony Wayne leading the victorious attack against Miami Native Americans at the Battle of Fallen Timbers, on the banks of the Maumee River, Ohio, 20 August 1794

WAR OF 1812: BROADSIDE. Proclamation, 26 August 1814, by James Barbour, Governor of Virginia, calling for volunteers for the Commonwealth militia after the British capture and burning of Washington

WAR OF 1812: BROADSIDE. American broadside printed at Boston, Massachusetts, following the British capture of Washington, D.C

ACT OF CONGRESS, 1790. An Act of Congress, passed in New York City for the regulation of seamen in the merchant marine. Congress convened in New York from 4 March 1789 to 12 August 1800

COLONIAL ADVERTISEMENT. Advertisement of a New York ironmaster from The New York Gazette or Weekly Post-boy, 16 August 1764

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS (1451-1506). Italian navigator. Columbus departing from Palos, Spain, on 3 August 1492. Lithograph, American, 1893, after Victor A. Searles

WHITE HOUSE: RUINS, 1814. The White House in ruins after the burning of Washington, D.C. by the British on 24 August 1814, during the War of 1812. Pen-and-ink drawing, late 19th century

GOLD RUSH, 1859. A campsite in the forest of the Sierra Nevada Mountains where Daniel Jenks party arrived on 13 August 1859. Graphite, ink and crayon on paper by Daniel A

USS CONSTITUTION, 1812. USS Constitution in battle against the HMS Guerriere, 19 August 1812: oil by Thomas Birch

BATTLE OF BAD AXE, 1832. The battle at the mouth of the Bad Axe River, Wisconsin, on 2 August 1832 in which Sauk and Fox Native Americans under Black Hawk were defeated by an American mixed force of

COLUMBUS: DEPARTURE, 1492. The departure of Christopher Columbus from Palos, Spain, on 3 August 1492; the monastery of La Rabida is visible in the background

WAR OF 1812: BROADSIDE. A broadside, printed in Boston, 1812, celebrating the victory of Captain Isaac Hull in USS Constitution over HMS Guerriere, 19 August 1812

HINE: TOBACCO FARM, 1917. Ten-year-old tobacco picker on Gildersleeve Tobacco Farm during harvest in Gildersleeve, Connecticut. Photograph by Lewis Hine, August 1917

HINE: TOBACCO FARM, 1917. A group of shed workers at Hawthorn Tobacco Farm in Hazardville, Connecticut. Photograph by Lewis Hine, August 1917

HINE: TOBACCO FARM, 1917. An eleven year-old boy with two nine year-old boys drying tobacco leaves at the Cybalski Tobacco Farm in Hazardville, Connecticut. Photograph by Lewis Hine, August 1917

HINE: TOBACCO FARM, 1917. A group of young shed workers at Wetstone Tobacco Farm in Vernon, Connecticut. Photograph by Lewis Hine, August 1917

HINE: TOBACCO FARM, 1917. Tobacco pickers on Goodrich Farm during harvest in Cromwell, Connecticut. Photograph by Lewis Hine, August 1917

TOBACCO FARMING, 1916. Worming and topping tobacco on a farm at Hedges Station, Kentucky. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 7 August 1916

FARMING, 17th CENTURY. Working the fields in August: French calendar manuscript illumination, 17th century

THRESHING CORN IN AUGUST. Threshing corn in a barn in August: miniature from a Flemish Book of Hours, c1500

BATTLE OF LONG ISLAND, 1776. American soldiers attempting to retreat across Gowanus Creek during the Battle of Long Island, 27 August 1776. Wood engraving, American, 1877, after Felix O.C. Darley

FRENCH SQUADRON, 1778. French warship Languedoc, part of the naval squadron under the command of Comte d Estaing sent to aid the American cause, with masts broken from a storm

Military Lunch
August 1916: Members of the Red Cross attend Mr R Monds record entertainment for wounded soldiers at Comba Park in Sevenoaks. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

In The Firing Line
August 1915: Central telephone headquarters in the firing line. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

War Aims Meeting
August 1917: Welsh Liberal politician and Prime Minister, David Lloyd George, presiding over a war aims meeting at Queens Hall. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Safe To Walk
August 1918: Trafalgar Square with no buses during the transport strike in the last few months of WW 1. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Oxford Circus
August 1918: Taxi cabs but no buses at Oxford Circus in London during a bus and transport strike. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Busless London
August 1918: Piccadilly Circus, London with no buses, during the transport strike in the last few months of WW 1. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Bus Strike
August 1918: Buses parked at Shepherds Bush, Lonndon, terminus during a bus strike. (Photo by A. R. Coster/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Holiday Train
August 1924: Summer holiday crowds on the platform at Paddington railway station, London. (Photo by E. Bacon/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Leaving London
August 1919: August Bank Holiday crowds at a London railway station. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Cooling Off
August 1919: Bathing belles paddling at Southend-on-Sea, Essex. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Essex Cornfield
August 1919: Crops dry out in ricks during harvest time in Hornchurch, Essex. (Photo by Thompson/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Railway Platforms
August 1919: Putney Bridge Railway Station, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Parish Church
August 1919: The entrance to St Bartholomews Church, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Laying Tramlines
August 1919: Tramlines under construction in London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

London Rail Works
August 1919: Railway traffic is controlled from Farringdon Street, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Captain Scott
August 1919: A memorial to English Antarctic explorer Sir Robert Falcon Scott in Waterloo Place, London. The statue was sculpted by his wife Kathleen, Lady Scott

Farringdon Street
August 1919: Traffic moving along Farringdon Street, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Salvaged Guns
August 1919: Salvage of World War I guns at Richborough in Kent. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Magdalen College
August 1912: South view of Magdalen College, Oxford. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Marching To The Fair
August 1911: A procession through the streets to Mitcham Fair. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Duart Castle
August 1912: Castle Duart on the Isle of Mull, the setting for the gathering of the Clan Maclean. Duart Castle, built in the 13th century

Korean Town
August 1910: A typical Korean town, with single-storey thatched-roof buildings crowded together around a central open space. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Gas Mask
August 1915: A soldier wearing a gas mask in the trenches during WW1. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Great Dane
August 1912: One of Miss May Wickinsons Great Danes, Rupert. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Post Office Dog
August 1908: A postman with Prince, a dog belonging to the post office. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Race At Windermere
August 1912: Runners take part in the Grassmere Sports meet by climbing the wall after the start of the Guides race at Windermere, in the Lake District. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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"August: A Month of Marvels and Milestones" The Pendolino tilting train races through the countryside, showcasing cutting-edge technology in motion. Churchill's resounding praise for RAF Pilots echoes through history, honoring their bravery and dedication. Hot air balloons fill the sky above Clifton Suspension Bridge during the vibrant Bristol Balloon Fiesta in August, creating a breathtaking spectacle. Delicate British Moths flutter gracefully amidst summer blooms, adding a touch of enchantment to August evenings. Voyager 2 captures an awe-inspiring image of Neptune, revealing its mysterious beauty from afar. Platform 1 at Paddington Station takes us back to 1904 when steam trains ruled the tracks and journeys were filled with anticipation. A wartime poster immortalizes Churchill's famous words, inspiring courage and unity during challenging times. The historic Underwriting Room of Lloyds of London stands as a testament to centuries-old traditions in insurance and risk management since 1886. St Thomas Hospital stands tall as a beacon of hope and healing, providing care for countless lives throughout August and beyond. An ethereal apparition at Knock in County Mayo, Ireland captivates believers with its spiritual presence during this sacred month. Tinsley cooling towers dominate Sheffield's skyline like towering sentinels; they bear witness to industrial progress while leaving an indelible mark on the cityscape Bonhomme Richard/Serapis clash fiercely on turbulent seas—a legendary naval battle that symbolizes resilience against all odds.