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Corporation Collection (#10)

"Unveiling the Powerhouse: A Glimpse into the Legacy of Corporations" Step back in time to witness the grandeur and influence of corporations that have shaped our world

Background imageCorporation Collection: Waithmans shop

Waithmans shop
Robert Waithman (1764-1833) was a master draper and British politician. He opened a drapers shop of his own by Ludgate Circus, from which he made a considerable fortune

Background imageCorporation Collection: Fairchild F-27AF N25JM

Fairchild F-27AF N25JM (msn 45), delivered new to the Johns Manville Corporation. Date: 1959

Background imageCorporation Collection: McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 N228Z

McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 N228Z (msn 47151 line no.185) of Tracinda Investment Corporation, at London Heathrow Airport. Date: circa 1971

Background imageCorporation Collection: British Aircraft Corporation One-Eleven 201AC G-ASJD

British Aircraft Corporation One-Eleven 201AC G-ASJD City of Edinburgh of Caledonian/BUA, soon after their merger in November 1970, becoming British Caledonian from September 1971. Date: circa 1971

Background imageCorporation Collection: British Aircraft Corporation One-Eleven 509EW G-AWWX

British Aircraft Corporation One-Eleven 509EW G-AWWX (msn BAC.184) of Caledonian Airways. Date: 1970s

Background imageCorporation Collection: Royal Navy Stinson V-77 Reliant I FK818

Royal Navy Stinson V-77 Reliant I FK818, (USaF AT-19) 500 Lend-lease Reliants were ordered by the UK. A popular single-engine four- to five-seat high-wing monoplane manufactured by the Stinson

Background imageCorporation Collection: British Aircraft Corporation One-Eleven 416EK G-AVOF

British Aircraft Corporation One-Eleven 416EK G-AVOF (msn BAC.131) of Autair International at Luton Airport. Date: 1968

Background imageCorporation Collection: British Aircraft Corporation One-Eleven 320L AZ G-AVBY

British Aircraft Corporation One-Eleven 320L AZ G-AVBY (msn BAC.113) of Laker Airways. Date: 1970s

Background imageCorporation Collection: Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I N344DJ

Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I N344DJ of the Dow Jones Corporation, San Francisco, CA. Date: 1966

Background imageCorporation Collection: Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando N4877V

Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando N4877V (msn 22442) of Capitol Airways. 44-78619, disposed of to the Foreign Liquidation commission on 20 August 1947 and bought by Claire L

Background imageCorporation Collection: British Aircraft Corporation One-eleven 475 prototype G-ASYD

British Aircraft Corporation One-eleven 475 prototype G-ASYD (msn 053) at the 1970 SBAC Farnborough Air Show (SBAC - Society of British aircraft constructors). Date: 1970

Background imageCorporation Collection: Maule M5 - G-RAIN

Maule M5 - G-RAIN
Maule Aircraft Corporation M5-235C - G-RAIN

Background imageCorporation Collection: Bellanca 7GCBC - G-BRJW

Bellanca 7GCBC - G-BRJW
Bellanca Aircraft Corporation 7GCBC - G-BRJW

Background imageCorporation Collection: Brighton, East Sussex - Corporation Tramways

Brighton, East Sussex - Corporation Tramways. Date: circa 1905

Background imageCorporation Collection: USS Akron, Navy Airship and USS New Hampshire, Battleship

USS Akron, Navy Airship and USS New Hampshire, Battleship
USS Akron (built by the Goodyear-Zeppelin corporation), Navy Airship passing above the Battleship USS New Hampshire. Date: circa 1930

Background imageCorporation Collection: Mikoyan MiG-15bis Fagot / Aero S-103

Mikoyan MiG-15bis Fagot / Aero S-103
Czechoslavian Mikoyan Mig-15Bis Fagot / Aero S-103 Parked with Hangars Behind Date: 1950s

Background imageCorporation Collection: Mikoyan MiG-15UTI Midget

Mikoyan MiG-15UTI Midget
Russian Airforce Mikoyan Mig-15Uti Midget Taxiing with Mig-15 Fagots Parked Behind Date: 1950s

Background imageCorporation Collection: Mikoyan MiG-15 Fagot

Mikoyan MiG-15 Fagot
Polish Airforce Mikoyan Mig-15 Fagots flying in formation with Cloud Date: 1950s

Background imageCorporation Collection: Mikoyan MiG-15UTI Midget / Aero CS-102

Mikoyan MiG-15UTI Midget / Aero CS-102
Czechoslavakian Airforce Mikoyan Mig-15Uti Midget / Aero Cs-102 Taxiing Date: 1950s

Background imageCorporation Collection: BAC 1-11 500

BAC 1-11 500
British Caledonian Bcal BAC 1-11 500 Flying over the Coast Date: 1970s

Background imageCorporation Collection: Handley Page HP-81 Hermes 4 / IV

Handley Page HP-81 Hermes 4 / IV
A Boac Handley Page Hp-81 Hermes 4 Named Hero, Flying over the Solent Past the Needles Rocks of the Isle of Wight Date: 1950s

Background imageCorporation Collection: Boeing 707-436

Boeing 707-436
Firemen Spray Foam over the Wreck of the Boac Boeing 707-436 Registered G-Arwe Following an Emergency Crash Landing on Runway 05 at Heathrow

Background imageCorporation Collection: In one of the plants of the Wright Aeronautical Corpora?

In one of the plants of the Wright Aeronautical Corpora?
In one of the plants of the Wright Aeronautical Corporation, 24 Cyclone 18 radial engines of 2, 400hp move down a progressive assembly line towards final test in March 1944. Date: 1944

Background imageCorporation Collection: Horse-drawn Tram at Douglas, Isle of Man

Horse-drawn Tram at Douglas, Isle of Man. Date: 1947

Background imageCorporation Collection: International Banking Corporation Building, New York, USA

International Banking Corporation Building, New York, USA Date: 1906

Background imageCorporation Collection: Merchants of fabrics and textiles in a market, Miniature in the Statuto delle Corporazione

Merchants of fabrics and textiles in a market, Miniature in the Statuto delle Corporazione dei Mercanti, illuminated manuscript, 14th century

Background imageCorporation Collection: Market of the merchants, Miniature in the Codice Justiniano Institutiones Feodorum et Alia

Market of the merchants, Miniature in the Codice Justiniano Institutiones Feodorum et Alia, illuminated manuscript, c.1300

Background imageCorporation Collection: Morocco, Ouarzazate, Atlas Corporation Studios

Morocco, Ouarzazate, Atlas Corporation Studios

Background imageCorporation Collection: Sub Machine Gun, Thompson, . 45 In M1928A1

Sub Machine Gun, Thompson, . 45 In M1928A1
Thompson M1928A1. 45 in sub machine gun, 1940 (c); manufactured by the Auto-Ordnance Corporation, USA; breech stamped with British War Department ownership

Background imageCorporation Collection: Baltara - United Baltic Corporation Ltd Hospital Ship

Baltara - United Baltic Corporation Ltd Hospital Ship
Cargo liner Baltara (Br, 1909) ex Suntemple and ex Berbice, United Baltic Corp Ltd, at sea. Worked as a hospital ship until purchased by United Baltic Corporation, wrecked in 1929. Date: 1927

Background imageCorporation Collection: Mensur (fencing bout) - Heidelberg, Germany

Mensur (fencing bout) - Heidelberg, Germany
A brief interuption during a Mensur (Academic fencing bout) - the duellist hopes he will be scarred for life - Heidelberg, Germany. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageCorporation Collection: Lambert Aircraft Engine Corp. R-266 five-cylinder 90hp radia

Lambert Aircraft Engine Corp. R-266 five-cylinder 90hp radia
Lambert Aircraft Engine Corporation R-266 five-cylinder, 90hp radial

Background imageCorporation Collection: DEC PDP-1 computer

DEC PDP-1 computer, on display at the Computer History Museum, USA, with take-away food and drink. Developed by DEC (Digital Equipment Corporation) in 1960, this 18-bit computer cost $120, 000

Background imageCorporation Collection: Westinghouse light bulb ad, 1886

Westinghouse light bulb ad, 1886
Westinghouse Electric Companys 16 candle-power incandescent lamp, advertisement, 1886. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCorporation Collection: Company Captain Dirck Jacobsz Rosecrans Lieutenant Pauw

Company Captain Dirck Jacobsz Rosecrans Lieutenant Pauw
The Company of Captain Dirck Jacobsz Rosecrans and Lieutenant Pauw, Amsterdam, 1588, Shooting with the corporation of Captain Dirck Jacobsz Rosecrans and Lieutenant Pauw, 1588

Background imageCorporation Collection: Company Captain Pieter Dircksz Hasselaer Lieutenant Jan Gerritsz Hooft

Company Captain Pieter Dircksz Hasselaer Lieutenant Jan Gerritsz Hooft
The Company of Captain Pieter Dircksz Hasselaer and Lieutenant Jan Gerritsz Hooft, Amsterdam, The corporation of Captain Pieter Dircksz Hasselaer and Lieutenant Jan Gerritsz Hooft

Background imageCorporation Collection: Militia Company District XI under Command Captain Reynier Reael

Militia Company District XI under Command Captain Reynier Reael
Militia Company of District XI under the Command of Captain Reynier Reael, Known as The Meager Company, Officers and otger Guardsmen of the XIth District of Amsterdam

Background imageCorporation Collection: Officers Marksmen III District Amsterdam Led

Officers Marksmen III District Amsterdam Led
Officers and other Marksmen of the III District in Amsterdam Led by Captain Jacob Gerritsz Hoyngh and Lieutenant Nanningh Florisz Cloeck (The Company of Captain Jacob Gz)

Background imageCorporation Collection: Socony-Vacuum Oil corporation gas station 1938

Socony-Vacuum Oil corporation gas station 1938




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"Unveiling the Powerhouse: A Glimpse into the Legacy of Corporations" Step back in time to witness the grandeur and influence of corporations that have shaped our world. From the iconic opening of Tower Bridge to groundbreaking moments like BBC's inaugural broadcast in 1935, these snapshots capture pivotal milestones. Innovation takes flight with aircraft such as BAC 1-11 and BAC TSR-2, showcasing cutting-edge technology that pushed boundaries. Adorned with a vibrant poster advertising West African Airways, dreams took flight for those seeking adventure beyond borders. Healthcare advancements come to life at Stobhill Hospital in Springburn, Glasgow, Scotland. This beacon of hope symbolizes how corporations prioritize public welfare and well-being. Norris Green Estate in Liverpool stands tall as a testament to corporate commitment towards providing affordable housing solutions for communities. It represents an era when corporations embraced social responsibility amidst urban development challenges. The Bristol B-175 Britannia 102 soars through the skies, epitomizing corporate excellence in aviation engineering. Its cover design on Western Airways timetable captures both elegance and efficiency – hallmarks of successful corporations. Media plays its part too; Popular Aviation Magazine showcases how corporations fuelled people's fascination with flying machines while keeping them informed about industry trends and breakthroughs. Industrial might comes alive at BSC works in Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, South Wales. These steelworks embody not only economic prosperity but also employment opportunities created by forward-thinking corporations invested in local communities' growth. Returning full circle to BAC TSR-2 once again highlights technological prowess combined with strategic vision—proof that relentless pursuit of innovation propels progress even against adversity. These captivating glimpses into history remind us that behind every corporation lies a story—a tale woven by ambition, resilience, and dedication towards shaping a better future for all.