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Blenheim Collection (#2)

"Blenheim: A Tapestry of History, Beauty, and Courage" Step into the enchanting world of Blenheim, a place that encapsulates the rich heritage of England

Background imageBlenheim Collection: RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team

RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team
The RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team in action in 2001

Background imageBlenheim Collection: Bristol Blenheim IVT G-BPIV - QY-C

Bristol Blenheim IVT G-BPIV - QY-C
Bristol Type 149 Blenheim IVT G-BPIV / QY-C (ex RCAF 10201). A restored Fairchild-built ex RCAF example, representing a Blenheim IVF night-fighter. Date: circa 1990

Background imageBlenheim Collection: Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, south east view from the park Date: circa 1920s

Background imageBlenheim Collection: WW2 - Blenheim Bombers Attack German Railway

WW2 - Blenheim Bombers Attack German Railway
This illustration is an artist's impression of some British WW2 Blenheim bombers attacking a German railway junction. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageBlenheim Collection: WW2 - Blenheim Bombers Attacking Warship

WW2 - Blenheim Bombers Attacking Warship
A striking illustration which depicts a WW2 scene in which British Blenheim bomber planes attack a German ship of war. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageBlenheim Collection: WW2 - Blenheim Bombers Vs Messerschmitts

WW2 - Blenheim Bombers Vs Messerschmitts
An illustration which shows some British WW2 Bristol Blenheim bomber planes being attacked by German Messerschmitt fighter aircrafts. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageBlenheim Collection: WW2 - Blenheim Bombers Attacking German Base

WW2 - Blenheim Bombers Attacking German Base
This illustration is an artist's impression of some British WW2 Bristol Blenheim bomber planes attacking a German naval base. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageBlenheim Collection: WW2 - Bristol Blenheim Bomber

WW2 - Bristol Blenheim Bomber
A photograph of a British WW2 Bristol Blenheim bomber plane showing off its speed and manoeuvrability. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageBlenheim Collection: WW2 - Fixing Blenheim Engine Cowling

WW2 - Fixing Blenheim Engine Cowling
This photograph shows some British WW2 Royal Air Force mechanics fixing the cowling of the engine of a Blenheim aircraft. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageBlenheim Collection: The Saloon, Blenheim Palace

The Saloon, Blenheim Palace
A painting which showcases the grand interior of the saloon in Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, and a gift to John Churchill

Background imageBlenheim Collection: Blenheim Palace State Room

Blenheim Palace State Room
A painting which showcases the illustrious interior of a state room of Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, and a gift to John Churchill

Background imageBlenheim Collection: Advert, W Blenheim & Co, electrical engineers, Egham, Surrey

Advert, W Blenheim & Co, electrical engineers, Egham, Surrey
Advert for W Blenheim & Co, electrical engineers, Egham, Surrey - electric telephones and apparatus. Date: 1893

Background imageBlenheim Collection: Bristol Blenheim IVT G-BPIV

Bristol Blenheim IVT G-BPIV
Bristol Type 149 Blenheim IVT G-BPIV / Z7522 / WM-Z (ex RCAF 10201). A restored Fairchild-built ex RCAF example, representing a Blenheim IVF night-fighter. Date: circa 1990

Background imageBlenheim Collection: Bristol Bolingbroke IVT L8756 - XD-E

Bristol Bolingbroke IVT L8756 - XD-E (msn 10001), painted to represent a Blenheim IV. Date: circa 2000

Background imageBlenheim Collection: Bristol Bolingbroke IVT G-BPIV - Z5722 - Z WM

Bristol Bolingbroke IVT G-BPIV - Z5722 - Z WM (msn 10201), at Duxford painted as a Blenheim IVFnight fighter, with gun pack and racks for Long Aerial Mines Date: 2000s

Background imageBlenheim Collection: Blenheim IVT G-BPIV - L6739 - YP-Q

Blenheim IVT G-BPIV - L6739 - YP-Q
Bristol Bolingbroke IVT G-BPIV - L6739 - YP-Q, at Duxford, fitted with the short nose and gun pack of the Blenheim IF night fighter. Date: circa 2000

Background imageBlenheim Collection: Blenheim IVT G-BPIV - R3821 - UX-N

Blenheim IVT G-BPIV - R3821 - UX-N
Bristol Bolingbroke IVT G-BPIV - L6739 - UX-N, at Duxford, fitted with the short nose and gun pack of the Blenheim IF night fighter. Date: circa 2000

Background imageBlenheim Collection: Blenheim IVT G-BPIV - Z5722 - Z WM

Blenheim IVT G-BPIV - Z5722 - Z WM
Bristol Bolingbroke IVT G-BPIV - Z5722 - Z WM at Duxford painted as a Blenheim IVFnight fighter, with gun pack and racks for Long Aerial Mines Date: circa 2000

Background imageBlenheim Collection: Marlborough in danger: Blenheim 1704, 1915 (colour litho)

Marlborough in danger: Blenheim 1704, 1915 (colour litho)
2920237 Marlborough in danger: Blenheim 1704, 1915 (colour litho) by Tennant, C. Dudley (1867-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Red Book of British Battles published by Henry Frowde)

Background imageBlenheim Collection: Blenheim Palace, Woodstock

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock by Terry Whitworth

Background imageBlenheim Collection: Bristol Blenheim, WWII aircraft

Bristol Blenheim, WWII aircraft by A.F.D. Bannister

Background imageBlenheim Collection: DDE-90035844

DDE-90035844
Classic car exhibition in front of Blenheim Palace, the home of the Earl of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Oxfordshire, England Date: 22/03/2008

Background imageBlenheim Collection: DDE-90026816

DDE-90026816
Blenheim, New Zealand. The northern area of the South Island has become a world famous location for wines. Marlborough Vineyards and Brancott are two very known brands. Date: 28/01/2006

Background imageBlenheim Collection: DDE-90026815

DDE-90026815
Blenheim, New Zealand. The northern area of the South Island has become a world famous location for wines. Marlborough Vineyards and Brancott are two very known brands. Date: 28/01/2006

Background imageBlenheim Collection: The British assault on the village of Blenheim (colour litho)

The British assault on the village of Blenheim (colour litho)
3096849 The British assault on the village of Blenheim (colour litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British assault on the village of Blenheim)

Background imageBlenheim Collection: The Morning of Blenheim. A. D. 1704 (colour litho)

The Morning of Blenheim. A. D. 1704 (colour litho)
670064 The Morning of Blenheim. A.D. 1704 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Morning of Blenheim. A.D. 1704)

Background imageBlenheim Collection: Blenheim, Au Duc De Marlborough (engraving)

Blenheim, Au Duc De Marlborough (engraving)
5989699 Blenheim, Au Duc De Marlborough (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blenheim, Au Duc De Marlborough)

Background imageBlenheim Collection: Sir Joshua Reynolds at Blenheim (engraving)

Sir Joshua Reynolds at Blenheim (engraving)
669794 Sir Joshua Reynolds at Blenheim (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Joshua Reynolds at Blenheim)

Background imageBlenheim Collection: Capture of Tallard at Blenheim (engraving)

Capture of Tallard at Blenheim (engraving)
655768 Capture of Tallard at Blenheim (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capture of Tallard at Blenheim)

Background imageBlenheim Collection: Major Gonville Bromhead, VC (engraving)

Major Gonville Bromhead, VC (engraving)
1062301 Major Gonville Bromhead, VC (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major Gonville Bromhead, VC, one of the Heroes of Rorkes Drift)

Background imageBlenheim Collection: Blenheim

Blenheim
LLM457682 Blenheim by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blenheim. Illustration for Pictureque Views of Seats by F O Morris (William Mackenzie)

Background imageBlenheim Collection: Frontispiece for England and Wales Delineated (engraving)

Frontispiece for England and Wales Delineated (engraving)
2777270 Frontispiece for England and Wales Delineated (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontispiece for England and Wales Delineated (Tallis, c 1840)

Background imageBlenheim Collection: Range party, HMS Blenheim, Weihaiwei, China

Range party, HMS Blenheim, Weihaiwei, China
Vintage c.1900 photograph: range party, HMS Blenheim, Weihaiwei, Weihai, China

Background imageBlenheim Collection: Chinese, European troops Weihaiwei, Weihai, China c. 1900

Chinese, European troops Weihaiwei, Weihai, China c. 1900
Vintage photograph: Chinese and European troops from HMS Blenheim, at Weihaiwei, Weihai, China c.1900

Background imageBlenheim Collection: English Homes, Blenheim (engraving)

English Homes, Blenheim (engraving)
1614484 English Homes, Blenheim (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Homes, Blenheim)

Background imageBlenheim Collection: English Home, Blenheim (engraving)

English Home, Blenheim (engraving)
1614323 English Home, Blenheim (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Home, Blenheim)

Background imageBlenheim Collection: The Channel Fleet in Portland Roads (engraving)

The Channel Fleet in Portland Roads (engraving)
1609993 The Channel Fleet in Portland Roads (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Channel Fleet in Portland Roads)

Background imageBlenheim Collection: The Baltic Fleet at Anchor off Tolboukin Beacon, Cronstadt and the Russian Fleet within View

The Baltic Fleet at Anchor off Tolboukin Beacon, Cronstadt and the Russian Fleet within View (engraving)
1608461 The Baltic Fleet at Anchor off Tolboukin Beacon, Cronstadt and the Russian Fleet within View (engraving) by English School

Background imageBlenheim Collection: Blenheim, 13 August 1704 (engraving)

Blenheim, 13 August 1704 (engraving)
1107050 Blenheim, 13 August 1704 (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blenheim, 13 August 1704)

Background imageBlenheim Collection: Playing cards commemorating the War of the Spanish Succession, heart suit, c

Playing cards commemorating the War of the Spanish Succession, heart suit, c
XJF349700 Playing cards commemorating the War of the Spanish Succession, heart suit, c.1707 (engraving) (b&w photo) (detail of 115651) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English

Background imageBlenheim Collection: Blenheim, View taken from Rosamond Well, Oxfordshire (engraving)

Blenheim, View taken from Rosamond Well, Oxfordshire (engraving)
5222344 Blenheim, View taken from Rosamond Well, Oxfordshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blenheim, View taken from Rosamond Well, Oxfordshire)

Background imageBlenheim Collection: Duke of Marlborough dressed as his ancestor

Duke of Marlborough dressed as his ancestor
John Albert William Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough, (1897 - 1972), dressed as his ancestor, John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, the victor at the Battle of Blenheim. Date: 1938

Background imageBlenheim Collection: Blenheim

Blenheim
LLM461036 Blenheim by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blenheim. Illustration for History of the Scottish Regiments (Thomas Murray, c 1880).); © Look and Learn

Background imageBlenheim Collection: Marlborough-Blenheim Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA

Marlborough-Blenheim Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA. Date: circa 1910

Background imageBlenheim Collection: Medal Commemorating British Victories, 1704 (silver)

Medal Commemorating British Victories, 1704 (silver)
2959947 Medal Commemorating British Victories, 1704 (silver) by Muller, P. H. (fl.1704); Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBlenheim Collection: The Battle of St Vincent (engraving)

The Battle of St Vincent (engraving)
1607326 The Battle of St Vincent (engraving) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of St Vincent)

Background imageBlenheim Collection: The Grand Naval Review, at Spithead (engraving)

The Grand Naval Review, at Spithead (engraving)
1608746 The Grand Naval Review, at Spithead (engraving) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grand Naval Review, at Spithead)

Background imageBlenheim Collection: Blenheim Bombers Blenheim Bombers

Blenheim Bombers Blenheim Bombers
Blenheim Bombers - Long-nose Blenheim Mk. IV. Two 930 H.P. Bristol Mercury Engines. Speed 295mph. Range - 1, 900 miles. Attacking Knapsack Power Station, Hurth, Rhine-Erft district




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"Blenheim: A Tapestry of History, Beauty, and Courage" Step into the enchanting world of Blenheim, a place that encapsulates the rich heritage of England. Nestled in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, this magnificent palace stands as a testament to centuries of grandeur and resilience. Blenheim Palace reigns supreme among its peers, boasting architectural marvels that have captivated visitors for generations. Its regal facade transports you back to an era where opulence knew no bounds. As you stroll through its hallowed halls, let your imagination soar with tales from the Battle in 1704 – a pivotal moment during the War of Spanish Succession. The echoes of history reverberate not only within these walls but also across the skies above. In 1941, British aircraft camouflage adorned Piper Cherokee 140 G-AYJR took flight over Blenheim Palace's sprawling grounds. This aerial ballet pays homage to both past and present as RAF Bristol Blenheim Fighter-Bombers once soared through these very same skies during World War II. Amidst this tapestry lies another charming sight - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies frolicking in baskets beneath towering oak trees. Their tricolour and blenheim coloration adds a touch of whimsy to this idyllic scene; their playful innocence reminding us that life continues amidst turmoil. From every angle, Blenheim Palace reveals itself as an embodiment of beauty intertwined with courage. The gardens surrounding it offer respite from worldly concerns while providing breathtaking views that stretch beyond imagination. Four colors come together harmoniously here - nature's canvas painted with vibrant hues against a backdrop steeped in history. As we wander through time at Blenheim Palace, we are reminded that greatness is not confined solely to stone walls or majestic landscapes; it resides within each story woven into its fabric. Let us embrace this captivating destination where England's past meets present – a place where the spirit lives on.