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"First: A Journey through Time and Achievements" Step into the world of firsts, where history unfolds before your eyes

Background imageFirst Collection: William Powell and Rosalind Russell in Rendezvous (1935)

William Powell and Rosalind Russell in Rendezvous (1935) with Russells costume by Dolly Tree Date: 1935

Background imageFirst Collection: Margaret Dumont (left) and Rosalind Russell (right)

Margaret Dumont (left) and Rosalind Russell (right) in a deleted scene from Rendezvous (1935) with both wearing Dolly Tree creations Date: 1935

Background imageFirst Collection: Virginia Bruce in The First Hundred Years (1938)

Virginia Bruce in The First Hundred Years (1938), wearing her novel suede outfit designed by Dolly Tree. This smart street and sport two-piece ensemble in turquoise

Background imageFirst Collection: A dinner dress designed by Dolly Tree for Virginia Bruce

A dinner dress designed by Dolly Tree for Virginia Bruce
Handpainted in blue and gold was the organdie skirt of this dinner gown designed by Dolly Tree for Virginia Bruce in Woman Against Woman (1938)

Background imageFirst Collection: Pierre Clostermann Memorial, Bazenville, Normandy

Pierre Clostermann Memorial, Bazenville, Normandy
Clostermann, the First Free French pilot to land in Normandy (ALG B2), held the DFC and Bar and the Legion d Honneur. The Memorial is in the shape of a Spitfire wing

Background imageFirst Collection: Essence of Parliament: Cartoon marking the opening of the first session of Parliament for

Essence of Parliament: Cartoon marking the opening of the first session of Parliament for
539034 Essence of Parliament: Cartoon marking the opening of the first session of Parliament for 1883 (wood engraving) by Furniss

Background imageFirst Collection: Gentlemen in first position to draw his sword

Gentlemen in first position to draw his sword
First position to draw the epee. Gentleman fencer about to draw his sword, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by D. Jenkins from Mr. J

Background imageFirst Collection: Mlle. Aline as the First Boatman in Les Pommes

Mlle. Aline as the First Boatman in Les Pommes
French actress Mlle. Aline as the First Boatman in Les Pommes de Terre Malades by Dumanoir and Clairville, Theatre du Palais Royal, 1845

Background imageFirst Collection: First bas-relief of a 12th century sarcophagus

First bas-relief of a 12th century sarcophagus: the dream of a knight sleeping on a bed with wheels and bells under a castle battlement with queen and ladies, lances raining down from a cloud

Background imageFirst Collection: Man of the Yellowknives nation and of the Sekani nation

Man of the Yellowknives nation and of the Sekani nation
Man of the Yellowknives, Copper or T atsaot ine nation and man of the Sekani nation (Cluche) with rabbit-ear hat sketched in New York. Copper Indian and Cluche (Rocky Mountain) Indian

Background imageFirst Collection: First President of the Court of Cassation, Napoleonic era

First President of the Court of Cassation, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Background imageFirst Collection: Achille de Harlay, Premier President au Parlement de Paris

Achille de Harlay, Premier President au Parlement de Paris
Achille de Harlay, Premier President, Parlement de Paris, reign of King Henri III of France. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio IX 99 from Le

Background imageFirst Collection: First American Cemetery Marker Omaha Beach

First American Cemetery Marker Omaha Beach
This marks the first American battle burials in Europe. It was set up by 2nd Platoon of the 607th Graves Registraton Company

Background imageFirst Collection: First Allied Surgical Hospital in Europe

First Allied Surgical Hospital in Europe
The Hospital site, the Colombiere Chateau, had been chosen off the map while in England. Elements of 326th Medical Company arrived at 0700 on 6 June to find it occupied by Germans

Background imageFirst Collection: Elisabeth Welch programme for The Gallery First Nighters Cl

Elisabeth Welch programme for The Gallery First Nighters Club tribute at the London Marriott Hotel. Elisabeth Welch (1904-2003) African American singer & actress who settled in London in 1933

Background imageFirst Collection: Vive La France

Vive La France! - Patriotic children. Female artists contribution to the First World War effort. Artist: Flora White Date: 1915

Background imageFirst Collection: Three Cheers for South Africa

Three Cheers for South Africa! - Patriotic children. Female artists contribution to the First World War effort. Artist: Flora White Date: 1915

Background imageFirst Collection: Three Cheers for Canada

Three Cheers for Canada! - Patriotic children. Female artists contribution to the First World War effort. Artist: Flora White Date: 1915

Background imageFirst Collection: Russia All Hail

Russia All Hail! - Patriotic children. Female artists contribution to the First World War effort. Artist: Flora White Date: 1915

Background imageFirst Collection: Long Live Japan

Long Live Japan! - Patriotic children. Female artists contribution to the First World War effort. Artist: Flora White Date: 1915

Background imageFirst Collection: Good Luck Serbia

Good Luck Serbia! - Patriotic children. Female artists contribution to the First World War effort. Artist: Flora White Date: 1915

Background imageFirst Collection: Forward Italy

Forward Italy! - Patriotic children. Female artists contribution to the First World War effort. Artist: Flora White Date: 1915

Background imageFirst Collection: For Bonnie Scotland

For Bonnie Scotland! - Patriotic children. Female artists contribution to the First World War effort. Artist: Flora White Date: 1915

Background imageFirst Collection: Bravo Belgium

Bravo Belgium! - Patriotic children. Female artists contribution to the First World War effort. Artist: Flora White Date: 1915

Background imageFirst Collection: All Hail India

All Hail India! - Patriotic children. Female artists contribution to the First World War effort. Artist: Flora White Date: 1915

Background imageFirst Collection: Advance Australia

Advance Australia! - Patriotic children. Female artists contribution to the First World War effort. Artist: Flora White Date: 1915

Background imageFirst Collection: England for Ever

England for Ever! - Patriotic children. Female artists contribution to the First World War effort. Artist: Flora White Date: 1915

Background imageFirst Collection: First Balkan War - Abandoned Gun Battery

First Balkan War - Abandoned Gun Battery
First Balkan War - Abandoned Turkish artillery post at the Monastery of Rachtani near the Town of Bitola, Macedonia. Date: 1912

Background imageFirst Collection: German Prisoners in Morocco

German Prisoners in Morocco
German Prisoners captured during the First World War, digging trenches in Morocco Date: 1915

Background imageFirst Collection: EDENs VISIT TO RUSSIA

EDENs VISIT TO RUSSIA
Anthony Edens meeting with Josef Stalin in Moscow, described as the first visit of a British minister to Soviet Russia since the Revolution. Date: 1935

Background imageFirst Collection: Filling an electro-contact mine with gun-cotton in the Navy. Date: August 1914

Filling an electro-contact mine with gun-cotton in the Navy. Date: August 1914

Background imageFirst Collection: A DAY ON THE LINKS 1929

A DAY ON THE LINKS 1929
A fashionable group assembled on the first tee watch a lady play her first shot, as her partner lights up a cigarette. Date: circa 1929

Background imageFirst Collection: The R34 rigid airship, The first aircraft to make an East-to-West crossing of

The R34 rigid airship, The first aircraft to make an East-to-West crossing of
498889 The R34 rigid airship, The first aircraft to make an East-to-West crossing of the Atlantic Ocean on 6 July 1919, from The Year 1919 Illustrated by English Photographer

Background imageFirst Collection: Soldiers awaiting the order to advance on the Somme Heights, France during World Ward One

Soldiers awaiting the order to advance on the Somme Heights, France during World Ward One
498915 Soldiers awaiting the order to advance on the Somme Heights, France during World Ward One, from The Year 1916 Illustrated by English Photographer

Background imageFirst Collection: Fol. 9 Robert the Bruce and his second wife, Elizabeth de Burgh, from the Seton Armorial

Fol. 9 Robert the Bruce and his second wife, Elizabeth de Burgh, from the Seton Armorial
BAL53367 Fol.9 Robert the Bruce and his second wife, Elizabeth de Burgh, from the Seton Armorial, 1591 (vellum) by English School, (16th century); National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh

Background imageFirst Collection: Marriage of Mercy and Matthew from The Pilgrims Progress From This World

Marriage of Mercy and Matthew from The Pilgrims Progress From This World
5615846 Marriage of Mercy and Matthew from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) illustration by William Strang (1859-1921)

Background imageFirst Collection: 'The Man with the Muckrake'from The Pilgrim

"The Man with the Muckrake"from The Pilgrim
5615843 " The Man with the Muckrake" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) illustration by William Strang (1859-1921)

Background imageFirst Collection: 'Christianas Dream'from The Pilgrims Progress From This World

"Christianas Dream"from The Pilgrims Progress From This World
5615816 " Christianas Dream" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) Illustration by Byam Shaw (1872-1919)

Background imageFirst Collection: 'Hopeful helps Christian to cross the river'from The Pilgrim

"Hopeful helps Christian to cross the river"from The Pilgrim
5615815 " Hopeful helps Christian to cross the river" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) Illustration by Byam Shaw (1872-1919)

Background imageFirst Collection: 'Demas'from The Pilgrims Progress From This World

"Demas"from The Pilgrims Progress From This World
5615809 " Demas" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) Illustration by Byam Shaw (1872-1919)

Background imageFirst Collection: 'Now, now look how the holy Pilgrims ride, Clouds are their Chariots

"Now, now look how the holy Pilgrims ride, Clouds are their Chariots
5615792 " Now, now look how the holy Pilgrims ride, Clouds are their Chariots, Angels are their Guide" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World

Background imageFirst Collection: 'Whilst Christian is among his godly friends... He

"Whilst Christian is among his godly friends... He
5615785 " Whilst Christian is among his godly friends... Hes glad with northern steel from top to toe." from The Pilgrims Progress From This World

Background imageFirst Collection: Mercy at Her Work from The Pilgrims Progress From This World

Mercy at Her Work from The Pilgrims Progress From This World
5615845 Mercy at Her Work from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) illustration by William Strang (1859-1921)

Background imageFirst Collection: 'Lots wife'from The Pilgrims Progress From This World

"Lots wife"from The Pilgrims Progress From This World
5615810 " Lots wife" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) Illustration by Byam Shaw (1872-1919)

Background imageFirst Collection: 'Christian before Discretion'from The Pilgrim

"Christian before Discretion"from The Pilgrim
5615801 " Christian before Discretion" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) Illustration by Byam Shaw (1872-1919)

Background imageFirst Collection: 'Behold here how the slothful are a sign'from The Pilgrim

"Behold here how the slothful are a sign"from The Pilgrim
5615794 " Behold here how the slothful are a sign" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) Great-Heart accompany Christiana

Background imageFirst Collection: 'Behold Vanity Fair!'from The Pilgrims Progress From This World

"Behold Vanity Fair!"from The Pilgrims Progress From This World
5615787 " Behold Vanity Fair!" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688)




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"First: A Journey through Time and Achievements" Step into the world of firsts, where history unfolds before your eyes. From the groundbreaking flight of BAC TSR-2 XR219 at Boscombe Down to Mallard's record-breaking speed on that unforgettable Sunday in 1938, we witness moments that shaped our future. As we delve deeper, a glimpse of wartime resilience emerges with a WWI German gas mask from 1918, preserved in its original metal container. The ingenuity continues with a schematic view of George Stephenson's iconic locomotive, The Rocket of 1829; an engineering marvel that revolutionized transportation. In the realm of aviation, de Havilland DH. 112 Sea Venom F. A. W. 21 XA539 takes center stage as it soars through the skies with grace and power. Meanwhile, Tahitian gardenia blooms enchantingly as Gardenia taitensis captures hearts with its delicate beauty. Sports enthusiasts will be captivated by Jackie Robinson's legacy; an American baseball player who broke barriers while playing first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field in 1947. His courage paved the way for equality and unity within sports. The adrenaline rush intensifies as we relive every moment of the thrilling 1991 Spanish GP – a race etched forever in motorsport history. And amidst World War I turmoil, patriotism shines bright through USA BONDS Third Liberty Loan posters urging citizens to support their country. Lewisham Military Hospital stands tall as a symbol of compassion and care during times of conflict – providing solace to those who served bravely on the front lines. Acacia nilotica adds an exotic touch to this journey; its prickly branches reminding us that even nature has its own unique "firsts. " Finally, let us not forget where it all began – solving crossword puzzles.