Lancaster Collection (#16)

CIVIL WAR: CAMP DENNISON. Quarters of companies A and D of the Second Ohio Infantry at Camp Dennison, near Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Wood engraving, American, 1861

St Marys Church, Lancaster, Lancashire, England Date: circa 1910s

USA, Pennsylvania, Lancaster. Springtime field patterns on a farm. Credit as: Kathleen Clemons / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Old Amish Village Intercourse Pennsylvania
Old Amish Village, Intercourse Pennsylvania

USA-Ohio-Lancaster: Buildings along Main Street
USA, Ohio, Lancaster: Buildings along Main Street

NA, USA, CA, Lancaster, CA Poppies spring bloom

NA, USA, CA, Lancaster, Antelope Valley, CA Poppies

NA, USA, CA, Antelope Valley. Road through CA Poppies

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Salt Marsh on River Lune, Lancaster, Lancashire Date:

Houses in coastal village, only community on U. K. mainland dependent upon tidal access
Houses in coastal village, only community on U.K. mainland dependent upon tidal access, with vehicular access to village via single-track road crossing tidal marsh which is covered by water every

View of shoreline and coastal village, Heysham, Morecambe Bay, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, June

Houses in coastal village and river, only community on U. K. mainland dependent upon tidal access
Houses in coastal village and river, only community on U.K. mainland dependent upon tidal access, with vehicular access to village via single-track road crossing tidal marsh which is covered by water

View of boats on shoreline at coastal village, only community on U. K. mainland dependent upon tidal access
View of boats on shoreline at coastal village, only community on U.K. mainland dependent upon tidal access, with vehicular access to village via single-track road crossing tidal marsh which is

Danger, Beware of fast tides, hidden channels and quick sands warning sign beside road from coastal village, only community on U.K

View of boats moored at low tide, only community on U. K. mainland dependent upon tidal access
View of boats moored at low tide, only community on U.K. mainland dependent upon tidal access, with vehicular access to village via single-track road crossing tidal marsh which is covered by water

Avro Lancaster production in the north west

Vickers Wellington TX NC892 and Avro Lancaster
Vickers Wellington TX, NC892 and Avro Lancaster at the 50 years of flying display at Hendon in 1951. Date: 1951

First prototype Avro Lancaster I BT308
First prototype Avro Lancaster I, BT308

The crew during the flight test of an Avro Lancaster. From left: Donald Wade, observer; H. Barnes, flight engineer; Bill Thorn, pilot, S. Gleave, second pilot and Roy Chadwick, chief designer

The last production Lancaster taking off from Avros Yeodon facility in late 1945. Date: 1945

Avro Lancaster PA474
Avro Lancaster, PA474, of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

Avro Lancaster PA474 City of Lincoln
Avro Lancaster, PA474, City of Lincoln, of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. May 1976. Date: 1976

Avro Lancaster X G-BCOH en route from Canada
Avro Lancaster X, G-BCOH, en route from Canada to join the Strathallen Collection in Glasgow. It was photographed by an RAF Nimrod over the Western Isles. June 1975. Date: 1975

Avro Lancaster III TW911 flight testing
Avro Lancaster III, TW911, flight testing two Armstrong Siddeley turboprops

Ground running an Armstrong Siddeley Python turboprop on an Avro Lancaster

Avro Lancaster 80001 engine test bed
Avro Lancaster, 80001, engine test bed for the Swedish Dovern turbojet prior to engine installation

Avro Lancaster III G-33-2 was used by Flight Refuelling
Avro Lancaster III, G-33-2, was used by Flight Refuelling

Avro Lancaster VII, WU01 ex NX613), the first Western Union French Lancaster of the Ae

Avro Lancaster of the RCAF

Avro Lancaster X on the ground front quarter
Avro Lancaster X on the ground, front quarter

Avro Lancaster II on the ground rear quarter
Avro Lancaster II on the ground, rear quarter. October 1942. Date: 1942

Avro Lancaster II on the ground from the front
Avro Lancaster II on the ground, from the front. January 1943. Date: 1943

Avro Lancaster modified to test a Folland Midge wing on its mid-upper fuselage

Avro Lancaster III TW911
Avro Lancaster III, TW911, just after take off, modified to take two 3, 670shp Amstrong Siddeley Python I turboprops in the outboard positions

Avro Lancaster III ED413
Avro Lancaster III, ED413

The front half of an Avro Lancaster III

A line up of Avro Lancaster Is at Gravely Huntingdonshire
A line up of Avro Lancaster Is at Gravely, Huntingdonshire. These aircraft from No35 (Madras) Squadron had just returned from a 15, 000 mile goodwill tour of the USA

Avro Lancaster II flying above cloud

Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War 1853-1856: A Quiet Day in the Diamond Battery - portrait of a Lancaster 68-pounder. From William Simpson Illustrations of the War in the East London 1855-1856

Dunstanburgh Castle on the coast of Northumberland, which changed hands a number of times during the Wars of the Roses between the house of York and Lancaster. Nineteenth century engraving

Thomas Storey (1825-1898) English industrialist and philanthropist from Lancashire. Storey was a mine owner, a mill owner, and leather manufacture

Thoma Storey (1825-189) English industrialist and philanthropist from Lancashire. Storey was a mine owner, a mill owner and leather manufacturer who ade his fortune in the manufacture of oil-cloth

Robert Fulton (1765-1815) American engineer and inventor born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. His steamboat Clermont made a successful journey on the Hudson river from New York to Albany on 14

US Post Office, Lancaster, PA
Exterioe view of the Lancaster post Office. Stone building has green iron grillwork

Opening of the Lancaster and Carlisle Railway: Bridge over the Lune, from the Churchyard, Lancaster, Uk, 1846

Matinee Musicale at Stafford House, Lancaster House, London, Uk, 1851 Engraving

Cls forage harvester and Massey Ferguson tractor with wagon, harvesting whole-crop wheat crop for animal feed, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, August

Narrowboat moored on canal, Lancaster Canal, near Cockerham, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, November

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"Lancaster: Wings For Victory and a Symbol of Resilience" Step back in time as the iconic Dambuster Lancaster soars again over the Derwent Valley Dam, reminding us of its indomitable spirit. With its powerful 4-Merlin engines, this Lancaster I Bomber became a symbol of strength during World War II. Transporting us to another era, the Temple Garden's fresco captures the essence of Lancaster's history. Choosing the Red and White Roses in 1910 signifies Lancashire's pride and heritage. During wartime, propaganda posters for the RAF showcased Lancaster's might, instilling hope and determination among all who saw them. The sight of these bombers ready to take off in 1942 was both awe-inspiring and comforting. In aviation history, not only did Lancaster leave an indelible mark but also witnessed other remarkable achievements. The Bristol Brabazon under construction at Filton stands as a testament to innovation and progress. The Goodwood Revival events brought together vintage aircraft enthusiasts from around the world. In 2011, spectators marveled at the aerial display featuring a Lancaster Bomber accompanied by two Spitfire Fighter planes - an unforgettable sight that paid homage to our aviation heritage. Lancaster Castle Station serves as a reminder of Lancashire's rich past while Spitfires and Hurricanes flying in formation over Lincolnshire evoke nostalgia for those brave souls who defended our skies during WWII. From war efforts to architectural marvels, propaganda posters to breathtaking displays at airshows - "Lancaster" encompasses more than just a name; it represents resilience, heroism, innovation, and above all else - wings reaching for victory.