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Lancaster Collection (page 8)

"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

Background imageLancaster Collection: The Duke of Burgundy introducing Queen Isabella to Henry V, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

The Duke of Burgundy introducing Queen Isabella to Henry V, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The Duke of Burgundy introducing Queen Isabella to Henry V, c1860, (c1860). Philip the Good (1396-1467), Duke of Burgundy introducing his wife Isabella of Portugal (1397-1471) to Henry V (1386-1422)

Background imageLancaster Collection: Henry IV, King of England from 1399, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft

Henry IV, King of England from 1399, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Henry IV, King of England from 1399, (1932). Henry Bolingbroke (1367-1413) became king in 1399 when he led a baronial revolt that overthrew the rule of Richard II

Background imageLancaster Collection: Henry IV, 1783. Artists: Samuel Wale, John Cary

Henry IV, 1783. Artists: Samuel Wale, John Cary
Henry IV, 1783. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). From New Complete and Authentic History of England, by Edward Barnard. [Alex Hogg, London, 1783]

Background imageLancaster Collection: The Coronation of Henry IV. Of England, c1399, (1907). Artist: M Pfauth

The Coronation of Henry IV. Of England, c1399, (1907). Artist: M Pfauth
The Coronation of Henry IV. Of England, c1399, (1907). From The Worlds History, Volume VI. Edited by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1907]

Background imageLancaster Collection: Henry, Prince of Wales taking the Crown from the pillow of his father Henry IV, 1413 (1793)

Henry, Prince of Wales taking the Crown from the pillow of his father Henry IV, 1413 (1793). From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W. & J

Background imageLancaster Collection: View of Lancaster, c19th century

View of Lancaster, c19th century

Background imageLancaster Collection: King Henry IV, 16th century

King Henry IV, 16th century. Henry (1367-1413) was born at Bolingbroke Castle in Lincolnshire, hence the other name by which he was known, Henry of Bolingbroke

Background imageLancaster Collection: Portraits and Dresses of The Kings of England with coats of Arms, 1784 Artist: Webley and Scott Ltd

Portraits and Dresses of The Kings of England with coats of Arms, 1784 Artist: Webley and Scott Ltd
Portraits and Dresses of The Kings of England with coats of Arms.Henry IV, Henry V, Henry VI, Edward IV.Spencers New History of England, 1784

Background imageLancaster Collection: Iris Lancaster, actress, c1938

Iris Lancaster, actress, c1938. Iris Lancaster (1915-) appeared in 11 films between 1933 and 1944. Cigarette card from Modern Beauties, 3rd series, issued by the British-American Tobacco Company

Background imageLancaster Collection: Avro Lancaster

Avro Lancaster. Second World War bomber aircraft

Background imageLancaster Collection: A woman working on a Lancaster bomber, Second World War, 1940s

A woman working on a Lancaster bomber, Second World War, 1940s. Female mechanic working on George the autopilot

Background imageLancaster Collection: Richard II delivered by Bolingbroke to the citizens of London, 1399, (c1400-c1425)

Richard II delivered by Bolingbroke to the citizens of London, 1399, (c1400-c1425). Henry of Bolingbroke, the future King Henry IV, takes the captive King Richard to London

Background imageLancaster Collection: King Richard II resigning the crown to his cousin Bolingbroke, 1399, (c1920)

King Richard II resigning the crown to his cousin Bolingbroke, 1399, (c1920). Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume I, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

Background imageLancaster Collection: King Henry IV, 1787

King Henry IV, 1787. From Harrisons Edition of Rapins History of England, by Paul Rapin de Thoyras. [John Harrison, London, 1787]

Background imageLancaster Collection: King Henry V (1387-1422) when he was the Prince of Wales

King Henry V (1387-1422) when he was the Prince of Wales. Henry V reigned as King of England from 1413 to 1422. He was son of Henry of Bolingbroke, later Henry IV, and Mary de Bohun

Background imageLancaster Collection: Coronation of Henry the Fourth (from the best authorities), 1850. Artist: John Leech

Coronation of Henry the Fourth (from the best authorities), 1850. Artist: John Leech
Coronation of Henry the Fourth (from the best authorities), 1850. A satirical illustration showing Henry IVs coronation. Henry IVs coronation took place on 13th October 1399

Background imageLancaster Collection: Henry IV reproving Prince Henry, (19th century). Artist: J Rogers

Henry IV reproving Prince Henry, (19th century). Artist: J Rogers
Henry IV reproving Prince Henry, (19th century). Henry Bolingbroke (1367-1413) became king in 1399 when he led a baronial revolt that overthrew the rule of Richard II

Background imageLancaster Collection: Henry IV, King of England. Artist: J Smith

Henry IV, King of England. Artist: J Smith
Henry IV, King of England. Henry Bolingbroke (1367-1413) became king in 1399 when he led a baronial revolt that overthrew the rule of Richard II

Background imageLancaster Collection: John of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Bedford. Artist:s Harding

John of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Bedford. Artist:s Harding
John of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Bedford. The third surviving son of Henry IV, John of Lancaster (1389-1435) governed England as regent for his nephew Henry VI from 1422 until 1437

Background imageLancaster Collection: Richard II stopping the combat between the Dukes of Norfolk and Hereford, 1398

Richard II stopping the combat between the Dukes of Norfolk and Hereford, 1398. The king intervening in the blood feud between Henry Bolingbroke, Duke of Hereford and Thomas de Mowbray

Background imageLancaster Collection: Humphry, Duke of Gloucester (1391-1447), 1790. Artist: W N Gardiner

Humphry, Duke of Gloucester (1391-1447), 1790. Artist: W N Gardiner
Humphry, Duke of Gloucester (1391-1447), 1790. Humphrey was the fourth son of King Henry IV of England by his first wife, Mary de Bohun

Background imageLancaster Collection: Resignation of Richard II, 1399, (c1902-1905)

Resignation of Richard II, 1399, (c1902-1905). The Parliament in which Richard IIs resignation was declared and the Duke of Lancaster (Henry IV) recognized as King

Background imageLancaster Collection: Tomb of Henry IV and his Queen Joan of Navarre in Canterbury Cathedral, 1825. Artist: John Le Keux

Tomb of Henry IV and his Queen Joan of Navarre in Canterbury Cathedral, 1825. Artist: John Le Keux
Tomb of Henry IV and his Queen Joan of Navarre in Canterbury Cathedral, 1825. Henry IV (1367-1413) became the first king of the House of Lancaster when he took the throne in 1399 having deposed

Background imageLancaster Collection: Effigy of Henry IV and his Queen Joan of Navarre in Canterbury Cathedral, 1826. Artist: John Le Keux

Effigy of Henry IV and his Queen Joan of Navarre in Canterbury Cathedral, 1826. Artist: John Le Keux
Effigy of Henry IV and his Queen Joanna of Navarre in Canterbury Cathedral, 1826. Henry IV (1367-1413) became the first king of the House of Lancaster when he took the throne in 1399 having deposed

Background imageLancaster Collection: Henry IV, King of England, (1799). Artist: King Henry IV

Henry IV, King of England, (1799). Artist: King Henry IV
Henry IV, King of England, (1799). Henry Bolingbroke (1367-1413) became king in 1399 when he led a baronial revolt that overthrew the rule of Richard II

Background imageLancaster Collection: Henry IV, King of England, (1788). Artist: King Henry IV

Henry IV, King of England, (1788). Artist: King Henry IV
Henry IV, King of England, (1788). Henry Bolingbroke (1367-1413) became king in 1399 when he led a baronial revolt that overthrew the rule of Richard II

Background imageLancaster Collection: Henry IV, King of England, (1787). Artist: King Henry IV

Henry IV, King of England, (1787). Artist: King Henry IV
Henry IV, King of England, (1787). Henry Bolingbroke (1367-1413) became king in 1399 when he led a baronial revolt that overthrew the rule of Richard II

Background imageLancaster Collection: Henry IV, King of England, (1803). Artist: King Henry IV

Henry IV, King of England, (1803). Artist: King Henry IV
Henry IV, King of England, (1803). Henry Bolingbroke (1367-1413) became king in 1399 when he led a baronial revolt that overthrew the rule of Richard II

Background imageLancaster Collection: Henry IV, King of England. Artist: King Henry IV

Henry IV, King of England. Artist: King Henry IV
Henry IV, King of England. Henry Bolingbroke (1367-1413) became king in 1399 when he led a baronial revolt that overthrew the rule of Richard II

Background imageLancaster Collection: The Coronation of Henry IV, 1399 (15th Century)Artist: Master of the Harley Froissart

The Coronation of Henry IV, 1399 (15th Century)Artist: Master of the Harley Froissart
The Coronation of Henry IV, 1399 (15th Century) Miniature colour print from The Chronicler of European Chivalry by GG Coulton, (London, 1930)

Background imageLancaster Collection: King Henry VI, (1860)

King Henry VI, (1860). Portrait of the king (1421-1471), the last monarch of the House of Lancaster

Background imageLancaster Collection: Henry IV of England, 1860

Henry IV of England, 1860. Portrait of the king (1367-1413) holding a sceptre and Tudor rose, and below, a scene from the play Henry IV by Shakespeare

Background imageLancaster Collection: John of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Bedford, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue

John of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Bedford, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
John of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Bedford, (18th century). The third surviving son of Henry IV, John of Lancaster (1389-1435) governed England as regent for his nephew Henry VI from 1422 until 1437

Background imageLancaster Collection: Stained glass window King Henry IV of England (1367-1413), Canterbury Cathedral, 20th century

Stained glass window King Henry IV of England (1367-1413), Canterbury Cathedral, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Stained glass window King Henry IV of England (1367-1413), Canterbury Cathedral, 20th century. Late 12th, early 13th century stained glass window in the Chapter house of Canterbury Cathedral depicts

Background imageLancaster Collection: Henry IV, Henry VIII and Archbishops Cranmer and Laud, Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, 20th century

Henry IV, Henry VIII and Archbishops Cranmer and Laud, Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Henry IV, Henry VIII and Archbishops Cranmer and Laud, Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, 20th century. In the chapter house of Canterbury Cathedral

Background imageLancaster Collection: Henry IV (1367-1413), first Lancastrian king of England, 1399

Henry IV (1367-1413), first Lancastrian king of England, 1399. The son of John of Gaunt, Henry was known as Henry Bolingbroke after his birthplace in Lincolnshire

Background imageLancaster Collection: Stained glass image of King Henry IV

Stained glass image of King Henry IV, from Chichester Cathedral, Sussex

Background imageLancaster Collection: Queen Sirikit of Thailand and Prince Philip

Queen Sirikit of Thailand and Prince Philip
An official two-day state visit to the UK by King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) (1927-) and Queen Sirikit (1932-) of Thailand - arriving for a reception at Lancaster House, London

Background imageLancaster Collection: Lancaster County Lunatic Asylum - Laundry

Lancaster County Lunatic Asylum - Laundry
Staff stand amongst piles of washing in the laundry at Lancaster County Lunatic Asylum

Background imageLancaster Collection: Short Stirling Mk V-replaced by the Lancaster and Halif

Short Stirling Mk V-replaced by the Lancaster and Halifax, later Stirlings served primarily as glider tugs

Background imageLancaster Collection: Recruitment poster, The York and Lancaster Regiment

Recruitment poster, The York and Lancaster Regiment
Recruitment poster, 65TH 84TH THE YORK AND LANCASTER REGIMENT. Colour photolithograph published by Gale and Polden Limited, 1946, and York and Lancaster Regimental Museum, 1985

Background imageLancaster Collection: Details of the V2 rocket bomb by G. H. Davis

Details of the V2 rocket bomb by G. H. Davis
Details of the German V2 rocket bomb, comparing its size with a V1, a house and a London bus. A comparison of its fuel economy with a Lancaster bomber

Background imageLancaster Collection: Sheffield City Battalion [in Egypt], 1916

Sheffield City Battalion [in Egypt], 1916
Richard Arthur Sparling is on the extreme right (cross marked on helmet).Sparling (1890 - 1972) served as a sergeant (and as Orderly Room clerk)

Background imageLancaster Collection: Coal train, Great Western Railway, South Wales

Coal train, Great Western Railway, South Wales
A one hundred truck coal train on the Great Western Railway, somewhere in South Wales. The trucks belong to the John Lancaster & Co colliery company of Nant-y-glo (Nantyglo), and bear a griffin symbol

Background imageLancaster Collection: JWS0361841

JWS0361841
Close up of the Lancaster from the Royal Air Force

Background imageLancaster Collection: JWS0361855

JWS0361855
Spitfire tracking a Lancaster at Blackpool

Background imageLancaster Collection: JWS0361823

JWS0361823
Lancaster bomber from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight




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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.