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"Franklin: A Journey of Discovery and Resilience" Embarking on the treacherous voyage in 1845

Background imageFranklin Collection: The new world, the discovery of the Americas: Franklin's companions as they pass the Simpson

The new world, the discovery of the Americas: Franklin's companions as they pass the Simpson Strait between the ice
5313692 The new world, the discovery of the Americas: Franklin's companions as they pass the Simpson Strait between the ice.; SeM Studio/UIG

Background imageFranklin Collection: Portrait of Benjamin Franklin. Engraving of the 19th century

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin. Engraving of the 19th century
JAB5034011 Portrait of Benjamin Franklin. Engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: Portrait of Benjamin Franklin. Engraving of the 19th century); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imageFranklin Collection: Group signatory to the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America on July 4, 1776

Group signatory to the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America on July 4, 1776
IMB4827765 Group signatory to the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America on July 4, 1776. From left to right: John Adams (1735-1826), Roger Sherman (1721-1793)

Background imageFranklin Collection: Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): Signing of the US Independence

Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): Signing of the US Independence Declaration at
NWI4839052 Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): Signing of the US Independence Declaration at the Independence Hall in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776 in the presence of John Adams

Background imageFranklin Collection: View of the Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, the oldest hospital in the United States

View of the Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, the oldest hospital in the United States founded by Benjamin
NWI4954528 View of the Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, the oldest hospital in the United States founded by Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) in 1751

Background imageFranklin Collection: Press from Benjamin Franklin's printing house in Philadelphia. Colouring engraving

Press from Benjamin Franklin's printing house in Philadelphia. Colouring engraving
NWI4941312 Press from Benjamin Franklin's printing house in Philadelphia. Colouring engraving.; (add.info.: Press from Benjamin Franklin's printing house in Philadelphia)

Background imageFranklin Collection: Old Saint Paul's burning during the Fire of London (1666)

Old Saint Paul's burning during the Fire of London (1666)
537113 Old Saint Paul's burning during the Fire of London (1666).; (add.info.: Old Saint Paul's burning during the Fire of London (1666)

Background imageFranklin Collection: War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
NWI4840902 War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) and Richard Oswald (1705-1784) in Paris negociating the peace treaty ending the war

Background imageFranklin Collection: Honore Gabriel (Honore-Gabriel) Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau (1749-1791) revolutionary

Honore Gabriel (Honore-Gabriel) Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau (1749-1791) revolutionary
JEB4959828 Honore Gabriel (Honore-Gabriel) Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau (1749-1791) revolutionary and depute of Aix en provence arrives at the Champs Elysees

Background imageFranklin Collection: Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), a young man in a printing shop in Philadelphia

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), a young man in a printing shop in Philadelphia, where the governor of Pennsylvania
NWI4942167 Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), a young man in a printing shop in Philadelphia, where the governor of Pennsylvania

Background imageFranklin Collection: Copley medal of the Royal Society of London (England), awarded to Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Copley medal of the Royal Society of London (England), awarded to Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
NWI4941483 Copley medal of the Royal Society of London (England), awarded to Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) for his discoveries in electricity in 1753 - Colorisee engraving - Copley Medal of the Royal

Background imageFranklin Collection: Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) has a reception in an American colony (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) has a reception in an American colony (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
NWI4941910 Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) has a reception in an American colony (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA) - Colorized reproduction of a 19th century illustration - Benjamin Franklin in a

Background imageFranklin Collection: Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804)

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804) and others discussing the conception of the United States
NWI4958573 Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804) and others discussing the conception of the United States constitution has a tea party in a garden in Philadelphia, 1787

Background imageFranklin Collection: Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)

Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
NWI4839178 Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) reading his drafts of the redaction of the declaration of Independence to Benjamin Franklin

Background imageFranklin Collection: Foundation and Proclamation of the United States of America: George Washington presides over

Foundation and Proclamation of the United States of America: George Washington presides over the Constitutional
NWI4958306 Foundation and Proclamation of the United States of America: George Washington presides over the Constitutional Convention adopting the American Constitution in 1787 in Philadelphia

Background imageFranklin Collection: Foundation and Proclamation of the United States of America: George Washington presides over

Foundation and Proclamation of the United States of America: George Washington presides over the Constitutional
NWI4957996 Foundation and Proclamation of the United States of America: George Washington presides over the Constitutional Convention adopting the American Constitution in 1787 in Philadelphia.;

Background imageFranklin Collection: Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
XEE5029548 Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790); (add.info.: Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)); Stefano Bianchetti

Background imageFranklin Collection: Railway Station at the Franklin Petroleum Oil Works, Pennsylvania, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Railway Station at the Franklin Petroleum Oil Works, Pennsylvania, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Railway Station at the Franklin Petroleum Oil Works, Pennsylvania, 1864. The casks or barrels of crude oil are conveyed from the Franklin and Titusville stations by the Atlantic

Background imageFranklin Collection: The Petroleum Oil Works at Franklin, Pennsylvania, 1864. Creator: Unknown

The Petroleum Oil Works at Franklin, Pennsylvania, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Petroleum Oil Works at Franklin, Pennsylvania, 1864. In 1859. The apparatus to be seen at Oil Creek is of a simple description

Background imageFranklin Collection: Voltaire blessing Franklin's grandson, 1826. Creator: Devéria, Achille (1800-1857)

Voltaire blessing Franklin's grandson, 1826. Creator: Devéria, Achille (1800-1857)
Voltaire blessing Franklin's grandson, 1826. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-arts, Rouen

Background imageFranklin Collection: New Deal Remedies, cartoon, c1935, by Clifford Berryman

New Deal Remedies, cartoon, c1935, by Clifford Berryman
F.D. ROOSEVELT CARTOON. New Deal Remedies, cartoon, c1935, by Clifford Berryman

Background imageFranklin Collection: And How Are We Feeling Today? English cartoon, 1945, by Sir Bernard Partridge depicting

And How Are We Feeling Today? English cartoon, 1945, by Sir Bernard Partridge depicting the doctors Churchill
CARTOON: BIG THREE, 1945. And How Are We Feeling Today? English cartoon, 1945, by Sir Bernard Partridge depicting the doctors Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin

Background imageFranklin Collection: Old Reliable! American cartoon, 1938, by Clifford Berryman criticizing President Roosevelt for his

Old Reliable! American cartoon, 1938, by Clifford Berryman criticizing President Roosevelt for his New Deal spending
NEW DEAL CARTOON, 1938. Old Reliable! American cartoon, 1938, by Clifford Berryman criticizing President Roosevelt for his New Deal spending policies

Background imageFranklin Collection: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Independence National Historical Park, Franklin Court

Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Independence National Historical Park, Franklin Court

Background imageFranklin Collection: Downer Bellanca 14-13-3 Cruisair Senior HB-DUN

Downer Bellanca 14-13-3 Cruisair Senior HB-DUN (msn 1637), circa 1961. The model designation is based on the technical data of the machine. The number 14 means that the wing area is 14 square feet

Background imageFranklin Collection: Lady members of the Heston Park flying club

Lady members of the Heston Park flying club
A 3000 mile holiday tour by air by members of the Heston Park flying club, including a number of women pilots, set out from Heston Air Park (Aerodrome) in twenty aircraft

Background imageFranklin Collection: Marjorie Vereker and Adelaide Cleaver - Heston Aerodrome

Marjorie Vereker and Adelaide Cleaver - Heston Aerodrome
Mrs Marjorie Rosamond Seton Dower Vereker (nee Mulliner) (1902-1992) and Adelaide Franklin Cleaver (nee Pollock) (1885-1939)

Background imageFranklin Collection: Mrs. Richard Bache (Sarah Franklin, 1743-1808), 1793. Creator: John Hoppner

Mrs. Richard Bache (Sarah Franklin, 1743-1808), 1793. Creator: John Hoppner
Mrs. Richard Bache (Sarah Franklin, 1743-1808), 1793

Background imageFranklin Collection: Franklin Square, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Franklin Square, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, with clock tower of post office and statue to Sir John Franklin. Date: circa 1910

Background imageFranklin Collection: Squadron Leader Eric George Franklin, OBE - Chief Test Pilot

Squadron Leader Eric George Franklin, OBE - Chief Test Pilot
Sqn Ldr Eric George Franklin, OBE, DFC, AFC, Chief Test Pilot Armstrong Whitworth

Background imageFranklin Collection: Letter from Benjamin Franklin to David Hartley MP, 14th April 1782. Artist: Benjamin Franklin

Letter from Benjamin Franklin to David Hartley MP, 14th April 1782. Artist: Benjamin Franklin
Letter from Benjamin Franklin to David Hartley MP, 14th April 1782. Letter written from Passy when Franklin was Minister from the United States to France suggesting that

Background imageFranklin Collection: All I Said Was Gimme Six More Justices ! : American cartoon by Clifford K

All I Said Was Gimme Six More Justices ! : American cartoon by Clifford K
NEW DEAL: SUPREME COURT. " All I Said Was Gimme Six More Justices !" : American cartoon by Clifford K. Berryman showing the Democratic donkey kicking up a storm in opposition to President

Background imageFranklin Collection: Samuel Franklin Cody

Samuel Franklin Cody

Background imageFranklin Collection: Samuel Franklin Cody flying a biplane early 1900s

Samuel Franklin Cody flying a biplane early 1900s

Background imageFranklin Collection: America at War Re-Elects Franklin D. Roosevelt, WW2

America at War Re-Elects Franklin D. Roosevelt, WW2
America at War Re-Elects Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States, 7 November 1944 - USA WW2 commemorative postal cover envelope Date: 1944

Background imageFranklin Collection: Colonel Cody flying his biplane, early 1900s

Colonel Cody flying his biplane, early 1900s

Background imageFranklin Collection: Doncaster Race Course - 1909 - Cody's damaged biplane

Doncaster Race Course - 1909 - Cody's damaged biplane
Doncaster Race Course First Aviation Meeting in October 1909 - Cody's damaged biplane

Background imageFranklin Collection: Bill Cody flying his Cathedral Aeroplane at Brooklands

Bill Cody flying his Cathedral Aeroplane at Brooklands early 1900s

Background imageFranklin Collection: Poster, Samuel Cody, Velodrome de la Seine, Paris

Poster, Samuel Cody, Velodrome de la Seine, Paris
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: S. F. Cody Wild West Show (c.1893). Known as a showman, sharpshooter, horseman, aviator and aircraft designer

Background imageFranklin Collection: Samuel Cody assorted memorabilia

Samuel Cody assorted memorabilia
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: Extremely important Royal Aero Club Aviators Certificate No.9, 1910, issued to S. F

Background imageFranklin Collection: Franklin expedition, North West Passage

Franklin expedition, North West Passage
Captain Ross in search of Sir John Franklin's final North West Passage expedition - Date: 1854

Background imageFranklin Collection: Neil Franklin, Stoke City and England footballer

Neil Franklin, Stoke City and England footballer
Neil Franklin, centre half footballer for Stoke City and England Date: 1949

Background imageFranklin Collection: United States of America. Pennsylvania Hospital

United States of America. Pennsylvania Hospital. Philadelphia. Founded in 1751 by Benjamin Franklin and Dr. Thomas Bond. It became one of the leading public hospitals in the country. Engraving

Background imageFranklin Collection: Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American scientist

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American scientist, inventor and politician. In 1776 he wrote, with Jefferson and John Adams, the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America

Background imageFranklin Collection: Franklin expedition - three graves at Cape Riley

Franklin expedition - three graves at Cape Riley
Traces of the Franklin Expedition. The graves of three of Franklin's crew at Cape Riley, Beechey Island in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago in Wellington Channel: John Torrington

Background imageFranklin Collection: Captain Sir John Franklin

Captain Sir John Franklin
Sir John Franklin (1786 - 1847), British Royal Navy officer and explorer of the Arctic. Wearing his Royal Navy uniform, pictured shortly before departing on his ill-fated Arctic expedition of 1845

Background imageFranklin Collection: FRANKLIN CAR ADVERT

FRANKLIN CAR ADVERT
the airplane-type car - it's air-cooled, so you can drive through Death Valley for 104 miles in low gear if you so want... Date: 1931

Background imageFranklin Collection: NASHVILLE/TRENCHES STORM

NASHVILLE/TRENCHES STORM
The storming of the trenches at Franklin-Nashville. Date: November 1864




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"Franklin: A Journey of Discovery and Resilience" Embarking on the treacherous voyage in 1845, the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror set sail under the command of Sir John Franklin. Little did they know that this would be their last trip, forever etching their names into history. While Rosalind Franklin's groundbreaking work in DNA structure may not directly relate to this tale, her spirit of exploration resonates with those who dare to venture into the unknown. Captain Francis Crozier led the crew aboard HMS Terror, facing unimaginable challenges as they navigated through icy waters. Their determination mirrored that of Eleanor Roosevelt, a woman who defied societal norms and championed human rights. In his writing, Franklin captured both beauty and hardship encountered during his journey. These words echoed throughout time, inspiring leaders like Fd Roosevelt and Ilz in 1932 to persevere amidst adversity. Just as The Enterprise and Investigator found themselves surrounded by ice in Barro Strait, Chaucer's Canterbury Pilgrims embarked on a road filled with trials but also camaraderie. Similarly, the Montgolfier balloon soared over Paris symbolizing humanity's desire for progress. Yet history is not without its conflicts - such as the Battle in 1864 - where bravery clashed against despair on Tennessee soil. It was during times like these when Churchill and Roosevelt stood side by side, united against common enemies. The name "Franklin" carries tales of courage, resilience, discovery; it embodies our relentless pursuit for knowledge while facing life's harshest realities head-on. From frozen seas to battlefields strewn with chaos or even scientific breakthroughs – let us remember that within every "Franklin, " there lies an untold story waiting to be unveiled.