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

Background imageFranklin Collection: HMS Enterprise entering Dolphin and Union Strait, September 1852 (colour litho)

HMS Enterprise entering Dolphin and Union Strait, September 1852 (colour litho)
939907 HMS Enterprise entering Dolphin and Union Strait, September 1852 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFranklin Collection: The American Franklin Search Expedition (engraving)

The American Franklin Search Expedition (engraving)
728464 The American Franklin Search Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The American Franklin Search Expedition)

Background imageFranklin Collection: Fiskenaes from the Governors House, illustration from

Fiskenaes from the Governors House, illustration from
931475 Fiskenaes from the Governors House, illustration from The second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin

Background imageFranklin Collection: Tennysons Monument, illustration from The second Grinnell Expedition in Search

Tennysons Monument, illustration from The second Grinnell Expedition in Search
931448 Tennysons Monument, illustration from The second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin... 1856 (engraving) by Kane

Background imageFranklin Collection: Elisha Kent Kane, illustration from The second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir

Elisha Kent Kane, illustration from The second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir
931447 Elisha Kent Kane, illustration from The second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin... 1856 (engraving) by American School

Background imageFranklin Collection: illustration for The Plague of London (1665) for William Harrison Ainsworth Old Saint

illustration for The Plague of London (1665) for William Harrison Ainsworth Old Saint
537080 illustration for The Plague of London (1665) for William Harrison Ainsworth Old Saint Paul s, London 1855 (first published 1841) (engraving) by Franklin

Background imageFranklin Collection: Franklin entering Philadelphia (engraving)

Franklin entering Philadelphia (engraving)
2780763 Franklin entering Philadelphia (engraving) by Opper, Frederick Burr (1857-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Franklin entering Philadelphia)

Background imageFranklin Collection: Washington and Franklin (stereograph print)

Washington and Franklin (stereograph print)
2960426 Washington and Franklin (stereograph print) by American Photographer, (19th century); 10.8x17.8 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; eFree Library of Philadelphia; American, out of copyright

Background imageFranklin Collection: The dancers of Variety in 1929

The dancers of Variety in 1929. Hope Minor and Edward Root (Top left), Janet Martine an RKO headliner (top middle), Neva, an acrobatic dancer with Dave Apollon (top right)

Background imageFranklin Collection: Photograph of Lady Franklin PH, Camberwell, London

Photograph of Lady Franklin PH, Camberwell, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Background imageFranklin Collection: Views in the midwest and Kentucky

Views in the midwest and Kentucky
Settlers in a waggon traveling to the western states 79, settlers building a log cabin 80, and view of Mammoth Cave in Kentucky 81. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rev

Background imageFranklin Collection: Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin

Background imageFranklin Collection: Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), American physicist, philosopher

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), American physicist, philosopher
JLJ4626421 Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), American physicist, philosopher, and politician Painting by George Peter Alexandre Healy (1808-1894) Sun. 0, 33x0, 27 m

Background imageFranklin Collection: Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), philosopher, physicist and American ambassador in his

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), philosopher, physicist and American ambassador in his
GIA4785609 Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), philosopher, physicist and American ambassador in his laboratory in Philadephia

Background imageFranklin Collection: Benjamin Franklin, American politician and physicist (1706-1790

Benjamin Franklin, American politician and physicist (1706-1790
LSE4106524 Benjamin Franklin, American politician and physicist (1706-1790) in his physics laboratory in Philadelphia - engraving, 19th century by Unknown Artist

Background imageFranklin Collection: The Constitution of the United States of America (American Constitution) signed in 1787

The Constitution of the United States of America (American Constitution) signed in 1787
XEE4115911 The Constitution of the United States of America (American Constitution) signed in 1787, applied in 1789 by American School

Background imageFranklin Collection: Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790), American politician, memorialist

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790), American politician, memorialist
XEE4116035 Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790), American politician, memorialist, pamphletarian, and physicist by Unknown Artist

Background imageFranklin Collection: Benjamin Franklin in his laboratory, observing the power of the spikes - in '

Benjamin Franklin in his laboratory, observing the power of the spikes - in "
LSE4104839 Benjamin Franklin in his laboratory, observing the power of the spikes - in " La physique populaire" by Emile Desbeaux, 1891 by French School

Background imageFranklin Collection: Benjamin Franklin, American politician and physicist (1706-1790

Benjamin Franklin, American politician and physicist (1706-1790
LSE4106517 Benjamin Franklin, American politician and physicist (1706-1790) and the lightning rod - chromo. deb. 20th century by French School

Background imageFranklin Collection: Benjamin Franklins lightning experiment - Experience by Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790

Benjamin Franklins lightning experiment - Experience by Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790
XEE4157549 Benjamin Franklins lightning experiment - Experience by Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) flying a flying deer to demonstrate the electric nature of lightning

Background imageFranklin Collection: Portrait of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (1706-1790) American printer, publisher, scientist

Portrait of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (1706-1790) American printer, publisher, scientist
XEE4145291 Portrait of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (1706-1790) American printer, publisher, scientist, inventor, statesman and diplomat

Background imageFranklin Collection: Mine Host assembling the Canterbury pilgrims

Mine Host assembling the Canterbury pilgrims
LLM460892 Mine Host assembling the Canterbury pilgrims by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mine Host assembling the Canterbury pilgrims)

Background imageFranklin Collection: Benjamin Franklin (engraving)

Benjamin Franklin (engraving)
815920 Benjamin Franklin (engraving) by Martin, David (1736/7-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Background imageFranklin Collection: Walrus Hunt off Pikantlik, illustration from The second Grinnell Expedition in

Walrus Hunt off Pikantlik, illustration from The second Grinnell Expedition in
931470 Walrus Hunt off Pikantlik, illustration from The second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin... 1856 (engraving) by Kane

Background imageFranklin Collection: The Greenlanders supper appropriated by a bear, 1859 (litho)

The Greenlanders supper appropriated by a bear, 1859 (litho)
931456 The Greenlanders supper appropriated by a bear, 1859 (litho) by May, Walter William (1831-96); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFranklin Collection: Crossing the Ice Belt at Coffee Gorge, illustration from

Crossing the Ice Belt at Coffee Gorge, illustration from
931443 Crossing the Ice Belt at Coffee Gorge, illustration from The second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin

Background imageFranklin Collection: The Fox Steaming out of the rolling pack, 1859 (litho)

The Fox Steaming out of the rolling pack, 1859 (litho)
931430 The Fox Steaming out of the rolling pack, 1859 (litho) by May, Walter William (1831-96); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFranklin Collection: Portraits of Sir William Herschel, King Ferdinand

Portraits of Sir William Herschel, King Ferdinand
Portrait medallions of Sir William Herschel, Ferdinand, King of Two Sicilies, and Governor William Franklin. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

Background imageFranklin Collection: Portraits of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington

Portraits of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy, 1837

Background imageFranklin Collection: Lieutenant Schwatka showing the esquimaux the Illustrated London News (engraving)

Lieutenant Schwatka showing the esquimaux the Illustrated London News (engraving)
728462 Lieutenant Schwatka showing the esquimaux the Illustrated London News (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFranklin Collection: Montyon and Franklin, from the Medal of the Society (engraving)

Montyon and Franklin, from the Medal of the Society (engraving)
2793387 Montyon and Franklin, from the Medal of the Society (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montyon and Franklin, from the Medal of the Society)

Background imageFranklin Collection: Le Marchand et le Franklin (engraving)

Le Marchand et le Franklin (engraving)
3629650 Le Marchand et le Franklin (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Marchand et le Franklin. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1842)

Background imageFranklin Collection: Monumental Brass Rubbing, Frances Franklin

Monumental Brass Rubbing, Frances Franklin, Latton, Essex. 1604

Background imageFranklin Collection: America - Discussing Peace Terms

America - Discussing Peace Terms
Benjamin Franklin and Richard Oswald discussing the Treaty of Peace Paris During The American War of Independence Date: 1783

Background imageFranklin Collection: Mercersburg Academy Chapel, Franklin County, PA, USA

Mercersburg Academy Chapel, Franklin County, PA, USA
Mercersburg Academy Chapel, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA. Date: circa 1925

Background imageFranklin Collection: Relics of Washington and Franklin (engraving)

Relics of Washington and Franklin (engraving)
1617144 Relics of Washington and Franklin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relics of Washington and Franklin)

Background imageFranklin Collection: He was the soul of hospitality (colour litho)

He was the soul of hospitality (colour litho)
956064 He was the soul of hospitality (colour litho) by Anderson, Anne (1874-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gateway to Chaucer published by Thomas Nelson and Sons circa 1915); Scottish

Background imageFranklin Collection: Franklin 4-seater Sedan

Franklin 4-seater Sedan with woman driving. Illustration from Womans Home Companion 1923. Artist anon. Date: 1923

Background imageFranklin Collection: Franklin visiting George III (engraving)

Franklin visiting George III (engraving)
2780775 Franklin visiting George III (engraving) by Opper, Frederick Burr (1857-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Franklin visiting George III)

Background imageFranklin Collection: The American Franklin Search Expedition (engraving)

The American Franklin Search Expedition (engraving)
728463 The American Franklin Search Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The American Franklin Search Expedition)

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

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790), politician, memorialist
XEE4115177 Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790), politician, memorialist, pamphletar and American physicist - in " Album de la Science; illustrious scholars; Great Discoveries" 1896

Background imageFranklin Collection: Pages from the book 'Letters on electricity'by Benjamin Franklin

Pages from the book "Letters on electricity"by Benjamin Franklin
LSE4106548 Pages from the book " Letters on electricity" by Benjamin Franklin, 1750 by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Mirabeau (Honore Gabriel Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau, 1749-1791
XEE4157865 Mirabeau (Honore Gabriel Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau, 1749-1791) arrives at the Champs Elysees engraving by Moreau le Jeune

Background imageFranklin Collection: Benjamin Franklin (engraving)

Benjamin Franklin (engraving)
815841 Benjamin Franklin (engraving) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Background imageFranklin Collection: Join or Die, exhortation by Benjamin Franklin, 1754 (woodcut)

Join or Die, exhortation by Benjamin Franklin, 1754 (woodcut)
3321207 Join or Die, exhortation by Benjamin Franklin, 1754 (woodcut) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFranklin Collection: Icebergs near Kosoak, Life Boat Cove, illustration from

Icebergs near Kosoak, Life Boat Cove, illustration from
931469 Icebergs near Kosoak, Life Boat Cove, illustration from The second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin

Background imageFranklin Collection: Making the Land-Ice, Climbing, illustration from The second Grinnell Expedition in

Making the Land-Ice, Climbing, illustration from The second Grinnell Expedition in
931477 Making the Land-Ice, Climbing, illustration from The second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin... 1856 (engraving) by Kane

Background imageFranklin Collection: The Escape off Wearymans Rest, Belt Ice, illustration from

The Escape off Wearymans Rest, Belt Ice, illustration from
931472 The Escape off Wearymans Rest, Belt Ice, illustration from The second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin




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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.