July Collection (#193)

American troops in Villers-sur-Fere, France, WW1
American troops in action in Villers-sur-Fere, northern France, towards the end of the First World War. 27 July 1918

The Washington Elm, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Under this tree George Washington first took command of the American Army on 31st July 1775 during the American Revolution - The Washington Tree, Cambridge Common, Cambridge, Massachusetts

American soldiers in action, Tardenois, France, WW1
American soldiers in action during the Battle of Tardenois, northern France, First World War. Date: July 1918

Scene in market place, Moorslede, Flanders, WW1
Scene in the market place of Moorslede, West Flanders, Belgium, during a defensive battle, First World War. Date: July-September 1917

Mule-drawn British limbers near Salonika, WW1
Mule-drawn British limbers near Daudli, north of Salonika (Salonica, Thessaloniki, Greece) during the First World War. Date: 5 July 1916

American troops advancing on Torcy, France, WW1
American troops of the 103rd Regiment Infantry, 26th Division, at 4am, skirting the woods during their advance on Torcy, northern France, towards the end of the First World War. Date: 17 July 1918

Girl Guides: Princess Elizabeth washing up, 1944
Princess Elizabeth(right), patrol leader in the Buckingham Palace Company of Girl Guides, helps with the washing up, while in camp at Windsor. Date: 24th July 1944

Giuseppe Garibaldi cruiser sinking in Adriatic, WW1
The Giuseppe Garibaldi armoured cruiser (launched 1899) sinking in the Adriatic during the First World War, having been hit by an enemy torpedo. Date: 18 July 1915

Tethered Austrian balloon on Isonzo front, WW1
A tethered balloon belonging to the Austrian army on the Isonzo front, north east Italy, during the first Battle of the Isonzo, First World War. Date: June-July 1915

Uruguay - Montevideo - 18th of July Avenue Date: circa 1910s

HRH Princess Mary - Paddington Station
HRH Princess Mary (1897-1965) arriving in London at Paddington Railway Station on a GWR train in July 1914. Date: 1914

General Dietrich and staff officers, Salonika, Greece
General Dietrich and staff officers on the quay at Salonika (Thessaloniki), Greece, during the First World War. Date: July 1916

French generals in Villers-Cotterets, France, WW1
French generals Mangin, Duparge and Petain in Villers-Cotterets, northern France, towards the end of the First World War. They are in the main square

Turkish military camp at Jaffa
Plan of the the Turkish military camp at Jaffa (then in Syria) on 25 July 1800 by Mr George Pink. 1800

Sir Douglas Haig with General Rawlinson, France
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig (1861-1928) with General Sir Henry Rawlinson (1864-1925) at 4th Army Headquarters, Querrieu, northern France, during the First World War. July 1916

Tatler front cover, July 1962
A model poses for the front cover of The Tatler wearing a pink silk cutaway dress by Susan Small. The hair-do is by Harold Leighton of Hampstead. Date: 1962

Olympics opens, last of the touch bearers lights the beacon
At Wembley Stadium, London, John Mark British Athlete, the last of the touch bearers who had carried the living flame 2000 miles from Greece, lights the Olympic beacon

Two British machine gunners, Battle of the Somme, WW1
Two British machine gunners near Ovillers during the Battle of the Somme, northern France, during the First World War. They are using a Vickers Gun and wearing their gas helmets. Date: July 1916

General Sir Henry Rawlinson, Querrieu Chateau, France
General Sir Henry Rawlinson (1864-1925), British army officer, standing outside 4th Army Headquarters, Querrieu Chateau, northern France, during the First World War. Date: July 1916

British procession through the streets of Baku
A procession of British soldiers and equipment through the streets of Baku, as a demonstration of force. July 1919

Battery of 60 pounders in action, Contalmaison, France, WW1
A battery of 60 pounders in action at Contalmaison, northern France, during the Battle of Albert, First World War. Date: July 1916

Railway bridge at Medevja-gora, during Russian Civil War
A typical railway bridge at Medevja-gora (Medvedja-gora, Medvezhya Gora, now known as Medvezhyegorsk, Republic of Karelia, north western Russia)

British 9. 2 inch Howitzer near Albert, France, WW1
A British 9.2 inch Howitzer in action in an orchard near Albert, northern France, during the First World War, with gunners and shells. Date: July 1916

Peace Day Celebrations outside Buckingham Palace
Tanks with their guns lowered, taking part in Peace Day Celebrations outside Buckingham Palace, London. Date: 19 July 1919

Aerial photograph of Zeebrugge, Belgium, during WW1
Aerial photograph (British) of the sea port of Zeebrugge, Belgium, taken from a height of 17, 000 feet in a DHA (De Havilland)

Water Carriers at Meru
Three water carriers at Meru. 6 July 1939

Verdala Palace, Malta
View of Verdala Palace, Malta 26 July 1891

Marshal Foch, General in the French Army during WW1
Marshal Ferdinand Foch (1851-1929), General in the French Army, appointed supreme commander of the Allied armies during the First World War. Date: July 1916

Sherman tank destroys nine Panther tanks
Poster entitled Battle Front Dispatch, containing a report from Winston Churchill of how one Sherman tank destroyed nine enemy Panther tanks outside Caen in Northern France during the Second World

1912 Olympics 100m
Ralph Craig of the USA crosses the line first to win the 100m final at the Olympic Games in Stockholm, 1912. Alvah Meyer and Don Lippincott finished in second

Mexican Revolution - Constitutionalist Revolt
Constitutionalist Revolt - 18th July 1914 - Constitutional Troops enter Guadalajara. The Fall of the Huerta Dictatorship. Date: 1914

Czech Troops - Bastille Day Parade, Paris, France
Parade of the Czechoslovakian flag in the 4th year of the start of the 1st World War on the 14th July Bastille Day Parade - Allied Parade. Date: 1918

Zeppelin Lz-7
The Zeppelin LZ-7 is the first designed to carry passengers, but on its first flight it is forced down by a storm and breaks in two in a forced landing in Teutoberg forest. Date: July 1910

Aviation Week 1910
Programme cover for the Grande Semaine d Aviation de la Champagne, July 1910 (Great Aviation Week) featuring aircraft over Reims cathedral Date: 1910

Playground / Bramfield
Children in the playground of Bramfield Primary School, Suffolk. Date: July 1957

Tivoli Music Hall / 1894
The cover of a programme for the music hall bill to celebrate the third anniversary of the Tivoli Theatre on The Strand, London. Date: 3 July 1894

Dorchester House
Remains of Dorchester House, demolished to make way for a new hotel - The Dorchester. The site was sold in July 1929, to Robert McAlpine in association with Gordon Hotels. Date: 7 October 1929

Fashions 1 July 1883
Girl: long bodice & kilted skirt. Women: jacket bodice, waistcoat front, horizontal bands of gaging & puffing on the skirt; black beaded mantle, flounces & apron front Date: 1883

Napoleon Meets Tsar
Napoleon meets Alexander I of Russia on a raft in mid-stream on the Niemen, leading to a peace-treaty between the two Date: 7 July 1807

Sacre of Charles VII
SACRE DE CHARLES VII Charles VII is anointed King of France at Reims, in the prescence of Jeanne D Arc. Date: 17 July 1429

Persia Launched
Steamship launched at the Robert Napier & Sons shipyard at Govan, Glasgow. At the time she is the largest steamship afloat and wins the Blue Riband in 1856. Date: 3 July 1855

1916 / Somme Valley Scene
Artillery bombardment in the Somme valley, near Curlu. Date: 6 July 1916

Primary School 1957
Pupils at Bramfield Primary School. Date: July 1957

Battle of Fornovo 1495
BATTLE OF FORNOVO Francisco de Gonzaga heads an army of Venetian and Mantuan troops against a much smaller French/Swiss force, who successfully repulse them Date: 6 July 1495

Latham / Antoinette
The Antoinette monoplane, designed by Levavasseur, in which English aviator Hubert Latham twice tries to fly the English Channel, being forced to ditch on both occasions. Date: July 1909

Andree Book Cover
Andrees balloon L Aigle depicted on the front cover of a book describing his expedition, published at a time when his fate was still unknown Date: July 1897

Royal procession at Westminster Abbey, London
A royal procession at Westminster Abbey, as part of Queen Victorias Golden Jubilee. Date: 10 July 1887

Feu Follet (Richard)
The abbe Richard, in a French churchyard, is startled by a huge flame-like feu follet which reaches 3-4 metres in height, probably caused by a decomposing corpse Date: 2 July 1750

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"July: A Month of Spectacular Moments and Historic Milestones" Daylight Raid from my Studio Window, July: Witnessing the breathtaking beauty of a summer sunrise as it illuminates the world outside. Handley Page Victor B1 XA930 taking off from Hatfield: The powerful roar of engines fills the air as this majestic aircraft soars into the sky, leaving behind a trail of awe-inspiring grace. The Twelfth in Portadown: Vibrant celebrations mark this significant date in Northern Ireland's history, commemorating King William III's victory at the Battle of Boyne. HMS Victorious (R38) approaching the Persian Gulf: A symbol of strength and determination, this mighty warship sails towards its destination with unwavering resolve. Princess Elizabeth and Lt Philip Mountbatten - Engagement: Love blossoms amidst royal splendor as two hearts unite in an announcement that captivates nations around the world. CM24 5900 Caterham Seven 620R: Embrace pure adrenaline with every twist and turn while experiencing unrivaled exhilaration behind the wheel of this high-performance sports car. The Dempsey-Carpentier Fight, 1921: Relive boxing history through a captivating image capturing these legendary fighters' fierce battle inside the ring. Poster, Sir Alan Cobhams National Aviation Day Campaign: Inspiring dreams to take flight, this poster ignites passion for aviation and encourages all to reach for new heights. Britannia and Eve, July 1939: Step back in time to an era filled with elegance and sophistication through pages that showcase fashion trends and lifestyle inspiration from yesteryears' iconic magazine. UFO / Masse / Valensole : Unexplained mysteries unfold under a starry night sky as unidentified flying objects intrigue minds worldwide during an extraordinary encounter in Valensole.