Regional Collection (page 9)

Chinese and Dalmatian (chromolitho)
734909 Chinese and Dalmatian (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese and Dalmatian)

Bed in Brittany (colour photo)
2804551 Bed in Brittany (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bed in Brittany. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Eiri-Avion PIK-20D EAR (msn 20662), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Slingsby T. 59J Kestrel G-BDWZ 7
Slingsby T.59 Kestrel 17 G-BDWZ BGA 2470 - 85 (msn 1867), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. The Slingsby Kestrel was a licence-built - developed version of the Glasglugel 401

Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus 40, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Glasflugel H-201B Standard Libelle 543, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Schleicher ASW-17 260, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Slingsby T. 61C G-AZPC
Slingsby T.61C G-AZPC (msn 1767), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Rolladen-Schneider LS-4 EHL (BGA 2698), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Schleicher ASW-19B ELA, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Slingsby T. 51 Dart 17 BSL
Slingsby T.51 Dart 17 BSL (msn 1445, BGA 1197, civil reg G-DBSL), framed by the prodigious tail of ASW-17 266, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus CLS (msn 85), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Glasflugel 206 Hornet 127, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s.. The Standard-Class Hornet was a development of the Club Libelle, introducing trailing edge airbrakes. Date: circa 1980

Slingsby T. 59D Kestrel 19 CFU
Slingsby T.59D Kestrel 19 CFU (msn 1762, BGA 1515), ready for take-off at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

ICA-Brasov IS-28B-2 405 (msn 32), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Eiri-Avion PIK-20E G-SOAR (msn 20214), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Issoire E78 Silene 122 (msn 07), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Schleicher ASW-19B R19 (msn 19317), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. I flew this glider many times at RAF Hullavington, before it was re-allocated to another club

Vickers-Slingsby T. 65C Sport Vega EDZ
Vickers-Slingsby T.65C Sport Vega EDZ (msn 1931, BGA 2615, civil reg G-DEDZ), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Eiri-Avion PIK-20 OH-500 ER, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. (Note: The Standard Cirrus in the background, 569, is the glider I had a quarter share in, around the time this was taken)

ICA-Brasov IS-29D-2 729, owned and flown by Stu Hoy at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Caproni-Vizzola A-21 Calif 566, 2-seat Open-class high-performance sailplane, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Schleicher ASW-19B EJR (msn 19334, civil reg G-DEJR), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Rolladen-Schneider LS-4 EKV (msn 4102), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Centrair ASW-20F EDE (msn 20128, BGA 2596, civil reg G-EEDE), a licence-built Schleicher ASW 20, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Schleicher K-6E CES (msn 4220, BGA 1489), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

EoN Olympia 2 AZT (msn Eon/0/063, BGA 797), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Schleicher Ka-6CR DNY (msn 6104, BGA 2259), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Slingsby T. 59D Kestrel 19 CZR
Slingsby T.59D Kestrel 19 CZR (msn 1842, BGA 1941, civil reg G-DCZR), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Vickers-Slingsby T. 65C Sport Vega EJC
Vickers-Slingsby T.65C Sport Vega EJC (msn 1946, BGA 2714, civil reg G-DEJC), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Vickers-Slingsby T. 65C Sport Vega 398
Vickers-Slingsby T.65C Sport Vega 398, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Flag of the Confederate States of America (colour litho)
PNP270239 Flag of the Confederate States of America (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Palazzo Cesaroni, Perugia, Italy
Palazzo Cesaroni - a neoclassical palace in Perugia, Italy. Located in Piazza Italia, it is the seat of the Regional Council of Umbria. Date: circa 1903

Interior of a Breton home, late 19th century (colour engraving)
CHT219307 Interior of a Breton home, late 19th century (colour engraving) by Jacott Cappellaere, Henriette (fl.1850); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

French costumes (coloured engraving)
5998857 French costumes (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French costumes)

Children climbing in the Alps (photo)
5986805 Children climbing in the Alps (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children climbing in the Alps)

Postcard depicting the washing-place of the factory Epitalon Freres in Lapte, Haute-Loire
REV382792 Postcard depicting the washing-place of the factory Epitalon Freres in Lapte, Haute-Loire, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Postcard depicting soft furnishings makers in region of Auzon, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
REV382782 Postcard depicting soft furnishings makers in region of Auzon, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: carte postale)

Panoramic view of the Yam Custom, from Costumi dei... by Giulio Ferrario, c
619370 Panoramic view of the Yam Custom, from Costumi dei... by Giulio Ferrario, c.1820s-30s (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After T.E)

Swiss cowherd from the canton of Schwyz (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT233072 Swiss cowherd from the canton of Schwyz (engraving) (b/w photo) by Lafond, Simon Daniel (1763-1831); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: dessine par C)

Preparing for a masked ball, 1800s
Preparations for a masquerade. We no longer see harlequins and pierrots at masked balls, but instead costumes of Switzerland and Normandy

A Breton wedding right in Paris, illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR346383 A Breton wedding right in Paris, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 2nd October 1910 (colour litho) by French School

The Southern Cross battle flag of the Confederate forces (colour litho)
PNP270240 The Southern Cross battle flag of the Confederate forces (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Tournement for the Imperial Coronation in Rome (chromolitho)
735096 The Tournement for the Imperial Coronation in Rome (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tournement for the Imperial Coronation in Rome)

Reigen Dancers in Germany (chromolitho)
735095 Reigen Dancers in Germany (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reigen Dancers in Germany)

Troubadours in Minnehof (chromolitho)
735094 Troubadours in Minnehof (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troubadours in Minnehof)

Kirghis and Levantine (chromolitho)
734913 Kirghis and Levantine (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kirghis and Levantine)

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"Embracing the Vibrant Tapestry Traditions: A Cultural Journey" From the mesmerizing Arab girl dancing to the energetic Irish dancers, and from the passionate flamenco dancer to the nostalgic Welsh colliery scenes of 1960, our world is enriched by its diverse regional cultures. St. Lucy's Day brings forth a celebration of light and faith, while a Romanesque altar from Sagas transports us back in time with its intricate depictions of The Visitation, Nativity, and Adoration. In times of war, we find solace in unity as we witness the resilience displayed by NFS London Region control room officers during World War II. Ancient Egyptian writing unravels mysteries that have captivated historians for centuries, while Indonesian dancers gracefully depict their country's rich heritage through movement. Persian musicians enchant us with melodies that transcend borders and touch our souls. And let us not forget Ataturk's reforms on language; an initiative that revolutionized communication in Turkey and paved the way for progress. Each regional treasure serves as a reminder that diversity should be cherished rather than feared. As we immerse ourselves in these cultural wonders from around the globe, may we embrace one another's differences with open hearts and minds. For it is through understanding and appreciation that we can truly celebrate humanity's beautiful tapestry woven together by countless regional threads.