Entrepreneur Collection (#7)

Freddie Laker on his motor cruiser of Majorca. 81-03733-007

Freddie Laker on his motor cruiser of Majorca. 81-03733

Freddie Laker on his motor cruiser of Majorca. 81-03733-001

Freddie Laker on his motor cruiser of Majorca. 81-03733-006

Freddie Laker on his motor cruiser of Majorca. 81-03733-005

Freddie Laker on his motor cruiser of Majorca. 81-03733-008

Freddie Laker on his motor cruiser of Majorca. 81-03733-002

Managing Director Freddie Laker (40) pushes his own aircraft back off the airfield apron before setting off to Weybridge to pick up spares. March 1965 P007220

Mr. Freddie Laker Head of Laker Airways. January 1975 75-00395

Richard Branson air balloon blows away December 1997 balloon bows away from base in Morocco The Virgin Global Challenger Balloon goes up without Branson and the crew crew on ground look disappointed

Robert Stigwood, extreme left, with some fellow directors of his new firm including the Bee Gees, Frankie Howerd, Beryl Virtue and writers Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. February 1968 P005954

Mr. Freddie Laker Head of Laker Airways. January 1975 75-00395-002

Samuel Blodget, c. 1784. Creator: John Trumbull
Samuel Blodget, c. 1784

Portrait of Matthew Boulton (1728-1809), 1770. Creator: JSC Schaak
Portrait of Matthew Boulton (1728-1809), 1770. Matthew Boulton was one of the leading entrepreneurs and visionaries of the eighteenth century

Harriet Hubbard Ayer, 1881. Creator: Eastman Johnson
Harriet Hubbard Ayer, 1881

Mr. G. Hudson, M. P, - "The Railway King", 1845. Creator: Unknown
Mr. G. Hudson, M.P, - " The Railway King", 1845. Portrait of British railway financier and politician George Hudson. In proof of the extent of Mr

Long Thomas and Mad-le G-d Going to the Pantheon in Their Natural Masks, May 1, 1773

Le Jeu Ne Vaut Pas La Chandelle (The Game is Not Worth a Candle), 1881-83. 1881-83
Le Jeu Ne Vaut Pas La Chandelle (The Game is Not Worth a Candle), 1881-83

CECIL RHODES Statesman, entrepreneur and imperialist in South Africa, before the South Africa Committee, London Date: 1853 - 1902

Sr. H. Myddleton, (1560-1631), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sr. H. Myddleton, (1560-1631), 1830. Sir Hugh Myddelton (1560-1631) Welsh clothmaker, entrepreneur, mine-owner, goldsmith, banker and self-taught engineer, appointed Royal Jeweller by King James I

Signor Marconi, 1927. Creator: Unknown
Signor Marconi, 1927. Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937) Italian inventor and electrical engineer, Nobel prize winner, entrepreneur and businessman

Aristide Bruant, at His Cabaret, 1893 (lithograph)
3432919 Aristide Bruant, at His Cabaret, 1893 (lithograph) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 138x99 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

In the Bund The Enterprising Foreigner Has Come To Stay, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Lord Bearsted, 1922. Artist: William Newenham Montague Orpen
Lord Bearsted, 1922. Portrait of Marcus Samuel, Lord Bearsted, British businessman and founder of the Shell Transport and Trading Company. He was Lord Mayor of London in 1902-1903

EH Harriman, American railway executive, 1901. Edward Henry Harriman (1848-1909) became President of the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1901

John D Rockefeller, American tycoon and philanthropist, in his later years, 20th century. Rockefeller (1839-1937) made his fortune in the petroleum industry

Client of a microfinance institution in his barley field in Solcani, Moldova

The Virgin Global Challenger hot air balloon December 1997 in which Richard Branson will attempt to fly around the world detaches itself from its moorings and goes up without him and the crew

Alice Rollins-Crane, American ethnologist, author, business owner, and miner well known for her work with the Apache Native Americans and her time in Alaska and the Yukon

Sir Joseph Whitworth, 1st Baronet, 1803 - 1887. English engineer, entrepreneur, inventor and philanthropist. From Great Engineers, published c.1890

William Whiteley, 1831 - 1907. English entrepreneur. From The Business Encyclopedia and Legal Adviser, published 1920

Samuel Langhorne Clemens, 1835 -1910, better known by his pen name Mark Twain. American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer. After a contemporary print

Illustration depicting Henry Meiggs elevated monorail system, 19th century
Illustration depicting Henry Meiggs elevated monorail system

Diagram showing how to insert a Eastman negative film roll into a camera, 19th century
Diagram showing how to insert a Eastman negative film roll into a camera

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"Entrepreneur: The Visionaries Who Shape History" From Cecil Rhodes to Davie, entrepreneurs have always been the driving force behind societal progress. They possess an unwavering determination and a relentless pursuit of their dreams, making them true heroes in their own right. Take The Right Hon. Cecil J. Rhodes for example - a man whose ambition knew no bounds. His legacy as a mining magnate and politician still echoes through time, leaving an indelible mark on Africa's history. In 1892, artist Edward Linley Sambourne captured the essence of this entrepreneurial spirit in "The Rhodes Colossus. " This masterpiece immortalizes Rhodes' larger-than-life persona and his influential role in shaping nations. But entrepreneurship is not limited to men alone; women like Olivia Newton John have also made their mark. At just 22 years old, this pop singer became an icon with her talent and business acumen that propelled her career to new heights in February 1971. Freddie Laker was another trailblazer who revolutionized the aviation industry. Pictured at Woodcote Park Stud Farm near Epsom in Surrey on January 27th, 1960, Laker's innovative approach challenged traditional norms and democratized air travel for millions around the world. John D Rockefeller stands tall among American industrialists of the late 19th century (1956). His astute business strategies paved the way for modern capitalism while amassing immense wealth that shaped industries far beyond his time. Brian Epstein may be known as "the Beatle-maker, " but he was more than just a music entrepreneur managing one of history's greatest bands. He symbolized innovation and risk-taking within an ever-changing industry - constantly pushing boundaries to redefine success. George Calvert, first Lord Baltimore, exemplified entrepreneurial spirit by founding Maryland as a haven for religious freedom amidst adversity. His vision laid the foundation for future generations seeking refuge and opportunity.