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Corporation Collection (#3)

"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: The Rio Tinto Mines in Southern Spain

The Rio Tinto Mines in Southern Spain
The mine complex on the Rio Tinto, in Huelva, Spain, purchased by a group of investors from the Spanish government in 1873

Background imageCorporation Collection: Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher campaigning at British Hovercraft. 8th June 1983

Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher campaigning at British Hovercraft. 8th June 1983

Background imageCorporation Collection: One of the new trackless trolley buses to be put into service in Newcastle shortly

One of the new trackless trolley buses to be put into service in Newcastle shortly. 26th July 1935

Background imageCorporation Collection: Mrs June Barrett, Tufty Club organiser, recording six road safety stories from the Tufty

Mrs June Barrett, Tufty Club organiser, recording six road safety stories from the Tufty book for Hull Corporation Telephone Department bedtime story service, which begins on Monday

Background imageCorporation Collection: Businessman Checking Off List

Businessman Checking Off List

Background imageCorporation Collection: Radioplane OQ-19D

Radioplane OQ-19D aerial target. The OQ-19 was a low-speed target used for gun and missile anti-aircraft training. Radioplane, a division of the Northrop Corporation

Background imageCorporation Collection: Napier Eland Convair 340 - 440 Mark II - Convair 440-62

Napier Eland Convair 340 - 440 Mark II - Convair 440-62
Napier Eland Convair 340 - 440 Mark II (Convair 440-62) N440EL (msn 445) at PacAero Engineering Corporation, Santa Monica, CA. Built in 1957 and delivered to D.Napier & Sons Ltd

Background imageCorporation Collection: Bristol Aeronautical Corporation XLRQ-1 11652

Bristol Aeronautical Corporation XLRQ-1 11652, the 2nd prototype amphibious assault transport glider at the Naval Air Material Centre (NAMC) Philadelphia

Background imageCorporation Collection: Peggy Piano Desmond - BBC Queen of the Ivories

Peggy Piano Desmond - BBC Queen of the Ivories
Peggy Piano Desmond (1913-1977) - The BBCs Queen of the Ivories Date: circa 1943

Background imageCorporation Collection: Vickers Super VC-10

Vickers Super VC-10
Artists-Impression of a Future Super Vc-10 Airliner Concept - 10 of Which Were Ordered by Boac in June 1960 Date: 1960

Background imageCorporation Collection: Bristol B-175 Britannia 300

Bristol B-175 Britannia 300
The First Boac Bristol Britannia Series 300 Date: 1950s

Background imageCorporation Collection: Lockport, New York, USA - Harrison Radiator Corporation

Lockport, New York, USA - Harrison Radiator Corporation
Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA - Harrison Radiator Corporation Date: circa 1910s

Background imageCorporation Collection: #37050061

#37050061

Background imageCorporation Collection: Landmark 81 is a super-tall skyscraper in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Landmark 81 is a super-tall skyscraper in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Background imageCorporation Collection: Bell and Cannon Caster

Bell and Cannon Caster
3782199 Bell and Cannon Caster; (add.info.: Bell and Cannon Caster by Jost Amman, from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageCorporation Collection: Thimble maker

Thimble maker
3782193 Thimble maker; (add.info.: Thimble maker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageCorporation Collection: A baker in the Middle Ages, c.1900 (engraving)

A baker in the Middle Ages, c.1900 (engraving)
1953899 A baker in the Middle Ages, c.1900 (engraving) by Zier, Edouard Francois (1856-1924); (add.info.: A baker in middle ages, 15th century, engraving by E. Zier (-1900)); Photo © CCI

Background imageCorporation Collection: Wire worker

Wire worker
3782192 Wire worker; (add.info.: Wire worker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageCorporation Collection: Goldbeater

Goldbeater
3782191 Goldbeater; (add.info.: Goldbeater from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...), Collection of woodcuts by Jost Amman (13 June 1539 -17 March 1591)

Background imageCorporation Collection: Hook and clasp maker

Hook and clasp maker
3782189 Hook and clasp maker; (add.info.: Hook and clasp maker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageCorporation Collection: Spur maker

Spur maker
3782195 Spur maker; (add.info.: Spur maker by Jost Amman, reproduced from a sixteenth century engraving. Swiss artist, 13 June, 1539 - 17 March, 1591)

Background imageCorporation Collection: Goldsmith

Goldsmith
3782188 Goldsmith; (add.info.: Goldsmith by Jost Amman, from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageCorporation Collection: Basin maker

Basin maker
3782196 Basin maker; (add.info.: Basin maker by Jost Amman, from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageCorporation Collection: Sword maker

Sword maker
3782194 Sword maker; (add.info.: Sword maker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageCorporation Collection: Needle maker

Needle maker
3782190 Needle maker; (add.info.: Needle maker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageCorporation Collection: Coppersmith

Coppersmith
3782197 Coppersmith; (add.info.: Coppersmith by Jost Amman, from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Background imageCorporation Collection: Grandes et inestimables chroniques du grand et enorme geant Gargantua anonymous work who inspired

Grandes et inestimables chroniques du grand et enorme geant Gargantua anonymous work who inspired Francois Rabelais for
1734780 Grandes et inestimables chroniques du grand et enorme geant Gargantua anonymous work who inspired Francois Rabelais for "Pantagruel" in 1532, engraving by Albert Robida by Robida

Background imageCorporation Collection: Skyline of Frankfurt city in Germany. Frankfurt is financial center city of Germany

Skyline of Frankfurt city in Germany. Frankfurt is financial center city of Germany

Background imageCorporation Collection: Panoramic view of the 1867 Universal Exhibition in Paris, 1867 (oil on canvas)

Panoramic view of the 1867 Universal Exhibition in Paris, 1867 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4578331 Panoramic view of the 1867 Universal Exhibition in Paris, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Anonymous; 49x290 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageCorporation Collection: View of the city of Seville (Spain), 16th century (oil on canvas)

View of the city of Seville (Spain), 16th century (oil on canvas)
JLJ4650334 View of the city of Seville (Spain), 16th century (oil on canvas) by Sanchez Coello, Alonso (c.1531-88); Museo de America, Madrid

Background imageCorporation Collection: Corporation Street, Birmingham, hand coloured photo

Corporation Street, Birmingham, hand coloured photo
Corporation Street, Birmingham, Victorian period, hand coloured photo

Background imageCorporation Collection: CIS Building, Corporation Street, Manchester

CIS Building, Corporation Street, Manchester

Background imageCorporation Collection: Illustration of the CIS Building, Corporation

Illustration of the CIS Building, Corporation Street, Manchester

Background imageCorporation Collection: Burnley Corporation bus and tram cinema advertisement

Burnley Corporation bus and tram cinema advertisement

Background imageCorporation Collection: A Chelmsford Omnibus as ordered by Torquay Corporation

A Chelmsford Omnibus as ordered by Torquay Corporation, early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Background imageCorporation Collection: Dewsbury - Corporation Street

Dewsbury - Corporation Street

Background imageCorporation Collection: Hull, Corporation Pier

Hull, Corporation Pier

Background imageCorporation Collection: Fort Johnston, Lake Nyasa, Nyasaland, Africa now Malawi

Fort Johnston, Lake Nyasa, Nyasaland, Africa now Malawi
Ivory to be sent to London, Victorian period. The location is Fort Johnston, Lake Nyasa, Nyasaland, Africa now Malawi

Background imageCorporation Collection: Horse tram, West End Gardens, Morecambe, early 1900s

Horse tram, West End Gardens, Morecambe, early 1900s

Background imageCorporation Collection: Grimsby Corporation Road early 1900s

Grimsby Corporation Road early 1900s

Background imageCorporation Collection: Middlesbrough Corporation Road early 1900s

Middlesbrough Corporation Road early 1900s

Background imageCorporation Collection: Haslingden Corporation bus, early 1900s

Haslingden Corporation bus, early 1900s

Background imageCorporation Collection: Birmingham Corporation Street early 1900s

Birmingham Corporation Street early 1900s

Background imageCorporation Collection: Corporation Street, Birmingham early 1900's

Corporation Street, Birmingham early 1900's

Background imageCorporation Collection: Leamington Spa Corporation Carthorse Parade early 1900s

Leamington Spa Corporation Carthorse Parade early 1900s

Background imageCorporation Collection: Corporation Carthorse Parade, Leamington Spa, early 1900s

Corporation Carthorse Parade, Leamington Spa, early 1900s

Background imageCorporation Collection: Colne Corporation tram, early 1900s

Colne Corporation tram, early 1900s. Date: early 1900s




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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.