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September Collection (#9)

"September: A Month of Cultural Delights and Historic Triumphs" As the autumn breeze sweeps in, September brings with it a delightful medley of Gilbert & Sullivan Operas

Background imageSeptember Collection: Battle of Homildon Hill

Battle of Homildon Hill
The Battle of Homildon Hill, where the English under Sir Henry Hotspur Percy, with George Dunbar, Earl of March defeated the Scots, taking Douglas prisoner

Background imageSeptember Collection: Emden Shells Madras

Emden Shells Madras
The German cruiser Emden bombards the oil tanks in the harbour of Madras, India, and causes substantial damage to shipping. But she, too, will be destroyed

Background imageSeptember Collection: Battle of Svolder / Norway

Battle of Svolder / Norway
The Battle of Svolder - the Danes defeated the Norwegians

Background imageSeptember Collection: Giffards Dirigible

Giffards Dirigible
Henry Giffards steam-powered dirigible - a major step towards the achievement of powered aerial navigation

Background imageSeptember Collection: French Enter Moscow

French Enter Moscow
Napoleon enters Moscow - but he will soon have to retreat

Background imageSeptember Collection: Napoleon at Boulogne

Napoleon at Boulogne
At Boulogne, he looks across the Channel and wishes there was a tunnel whereby he could invade England

Background imageSeptember Collection: Kluski Figure

Kluski Figure
A mysterious figure, swathed in a white shroud, appears behind Kluski at a Warsaw seance

Background imageSeptember Collection: British factory exterior

British factory exterior, as depicted on the cover of The Ironmonger magazine

Background imageSeptember Collection: Ottoman Wars / Vienna

Ottoman Wars / Vienna
John III Sobieski, king of Poland, attacks the Turkish army under Kara Mustapha Pashs besieging Vienna, and though outnumbered 2 to 1 routs it and saves the city

Background imageSeptember Collection: Ww1 / Sep14 / Brewing Tea

Ww1 / Sep14 / Brewing Tea
British brew tea while under fire on the Aisne, meanwhile someone plays the bagpipes

Background imageSeptember Collection: Battle of Actium / 31 Bc

Battle of Actium / 31 Bc
CLEOPATRA VII Ruled 58-55 BC The Battle of Actium, Cleopatra directs her fleet against the Romans commanded by Octavian

Background imageSeptember Collection: Map of Europe showing WW2 alliances, September 1939

Map of Europe showing WW2 alliances, September 1939
A map of Europe, colour-coded to represent the different alliances between nations shortly after the outbreak of war, September 1939

Background imageSeptember Collection: Goleudy Tŵr Bach daymark tower on Llanddwyn Island off the coast of Anglesey, North Wales, UK

Goleudy Tŵr Bach daymark tower on Llanddwyn Island off the coast of Anglesey, North Wales, UK. Autumn (September) 2018

Background imageSeptember Collection: Deciduous trees growing over Dowsborough Hill Fort in the Quantocks, Somerset, England

Deciduous trees growing over Dowsborough Hill Fort in the Quantocks, Somerset, England. Autumn (September) 2023

Background imageSeptember Collection: Aerial view of fields and hedgerows in rural Devon, England. Autumn (September) 2020

Aerial view of fields and hedgerows in rural Devon, England. Autumn (September) 2020

Background imageSeptember Collection: Sunrise over Start Point Lighthouse in the South Hams, Devon, England. Autumn (September) 2020

Sunrise over Start Point Lighthouse in the South Hams, Devon, England. Autumn (September) 2020

Background imageSeptember Collection: Sunset at Hope Cove in the South Hams, Devon, England. Autumn (September) 2021

Sunset at Hope Cove in the South Hams, Devon, England. Autumn (September) 2021

Background imageSeptember Collection: Vicars Close, the oldest surviving residential street in Europe, in the Cathedral city of Wells

Vicars Close, the oldest surviving residential street in Europe, in the Cathedral city of Wells, Somerset, England. Autumn (September) 2023

Background imageSeptember Collection: Sunset over the Mendip Hills at Cheddar Gorge, Somerset, England. Autumn (September) 2023

Sunset over the Mendip Hills at Cheddar Gorge, Somerset, England. Autumn (September) 2023

Background imageSeptember Collection: Pyramid Mountain in the Canadian Rockies surrounded by mist and reflected in Pyramid Lake

Pyramid Mountain in the Canadian Rockies surrounded by mist and reflected in Pyramid Lake, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. Autumn (September) 2015

Background imageSeptember Collection: A1GP 2007/08, Rd 1, Zandvoort

A1GP 2007/08, Rd 1, Zandvoort
29.09.2007 Zandvoort, The Netherlands, Loic Duval (FRA), driver of A1 Team France - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2007/08, Round 1, Zandvoort

Background imageSeptember Collection: A1GP 2006/07, Rd 1, Zandvoort

A1GP 2006/07, Rd 1, Zandvoort
29.09.2006 Zandvoort, The Netherlands, HELMET of Nico Hulkenberg, Driver of A1Team Germany - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2006/07, Round 1, Zandvoort

Background imageSeptember Collection: A1GP 2006/07, Rd 1, Zandvoort

A1GP 2006/07, Rd 1, Zandvoort
29.09.2006 Zandvoort, The Netherlands, Portrait of Johnny Reid, Driver of A1Team New Zealand, John Sears, Team Manager of A1Team New Zealand, David Sears, Team Manager of A1Team New Zealand

Background imageSeptember Collection: A1GP 2007/08, Rd 1, Zandvoort

A1GP 2007/08, Rd 1, Zandvoort
30.09.2007 Zandvoort, The Netherlands, Loic Duval (FRA), driver of A1 Team France - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2007/08, Round 1, Zandvoort, Sunday Race 1 - Copyright A1GP - Free for editorial usage

Background imageSeptember Collection: Adm. Ching Kwong and Mayor Gaynor, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

Adm. Ching Kwong and Mayor Gaynor, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Adm. Ching Kwong and Mayor Gaynor, 1911. Shows Rear Admiral Chin Pih Kwang of the Imperial Chinese Navy and New York City Mayor William Jay Gaynor, with their hats off

Background imageSeptember Collection: Chinese sailors, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

Chinese sailors, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Chinese sailors, 1911. Shows sailors who accmpanied Rear Admiral Chin Pih Kwang of the Imperial Chinese Navy to Grant's Tomb in New York City on Sept. 18th, 1911.

Background imageSeptember Collection: Chinese sailors, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

Chinese sailors, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Chinese sailors, 1911. Shows Chinese marines, with (on right) Rear Admiral Chin Pih Kwang of the Imperial Chinese Navy and New York City Mayor William Jay Gaynor

Background imageSeptember Collection: J.J. Eller wins 120 yd. Hurdle 1911, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

J.J. Eller wins 120 yd. Hurdle 1911, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
J.J. Eller wins 120 yd. Hurdle 1911, 1911. Shows John Jacob ("Jack"or J.J.) Eller, Jr. (1883-1967), an American track and field athlete competing in the 120 yard hurdle race, held Sept

Background imageSeptember Collection: A1GP 2007/08, Rd 1, Zandvoort

A1GP 2007/08, Rd 1, Zandvoort
27.09.2007 Zandvoort, The Netherlands, Loic Duval (FRA), driver of A1 Team France at Blokarting - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2007/08, Round 1, Zandvoort

Background imageSeptember Collection: A1GP 2006/07, Rd 1, Zandvoort

A1GP 2006/07, Rd 1, Zandvoort
29.09.2006 Zandvoort, The Netherlands, HELMET of Sergio Perez, Driver of A1Team Mexico - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2006/07, Round 1, Zandvoort, Friday - Copyright A1GP - Free for editorial usage

Background imageSeptember Collection: A1GP 2007/08, Rd 1, Zandvoort

A1GP 2007/08, Rd 1, Zandvoort
29.09.2007 Zandvoort, The Netherlands, Arie Luyendyk Jr (NED), driver of A1 Team Netherlands - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2007/08, Round 1, Zandvoort

Background imageSeptember Collection: A1GP 2006/07, Rd 1, Zandvoort

A1GP 2006/07, Rd 1, Zandvoort
28.09.2006 Zandvoort, The Netherlands, James Hinchcliffe, Driver of A1Team Canada - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2006/07, Round 1, Zandvoort

Background imageSeptember Collection: A1GP 2006/07, Rd 1, Zandvoort

A1GP 2006/07, Rd 1, Zandvoort
30.09.2006 Zandvoort, The Netherlands, Christian Murchison, Driver of A1Team Singapore - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2006/07, Round 1, Zandvoort

Background imageSeptember Collection: A1GP 2006/07, Rd 1, Zandvoort

A1GP 2006/07, Rd 1, Zandvoort
28.09.2006 Zandvoort, The Netherlands, Amsterdam Press Activities - Jeroen Bleekemolen, Driver of A1Team Netherlands - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2006/07, Round 1, Zandvoort

Background imageSeptember Collection: A1GP 2007/08, Rd 1, Zandvoort

A1GP 2007/08, Rd 1, Zandvoort
29.09.2007 Zandvoort, The Netherlands, Jeroen Bleekemolen (NED), driver of A1 Team Netherlands - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2007/08, Round 1, Zandvoort

Background imageSeptember Collection: A1GP 2007/08, Rd 1, Zandvoort

A1GP 2007/08, Rd 1, Zandvoort
30.09.2007 Zandvoort, The Netherlands, Chris Alajajian (LEB), driver of A1 Team Lebanon - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2007/08, Round 1, Zandvoort

Background imageSeptember Collection: A1GP 2006/07, Rd 1, Zandvoort

A1GP 2006/07, Rd 1, Zandvoort
28.09.2006 Zandvoort, The Netherlands, Darren Manning, Driver of A1Team Great Britain - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2006/07, Round 1, Zandvoort, Thursday - Copyright A1GP - Free for editorial usage

Background imageSeptember Collection: A1GP 2007/08, Rd 1, Zandvoort

A1GP 2007/08, Rd 1, Zandvoort
30.09.2007 Zandvoort, The Netherlands, Loic Duval (FRA), driver of A1 Team France, leads Salvador Duran (MEX), driver of A1 Team Mexico, Neel Jani (SUI)

Background imageSeptember Collection: A1GP 2007/08, Rd 1, Zandvoort

A1GP 2007/08, Rd 1, Zandvoort
30.09.2007 Zandvoort, The Netherlands, Arie Luyendyk Sr (NED) (left), Michael Bleekemolen (NED) (center) and Sebatiaan Bleekemolen (NED) (right)

Background imageSeptember Collection: Autumn

Autumn
Elisabeth van Helden

Background imageSeptember Collection: Autumn

Autumn
Ales Krivec

Background imageSeptember Collection: A1GP 2006/07, Rd 1, Zandvoort

A1GP 2006/07, Rd 1, Zandvoort
29.09.2006 Zandvoort, The Netherlands, Jeroen Bleekemolen, Driver of A1Team Netherlands pit stop - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2006/07, Round 1, Zandvoort

Background imageSeptember Collection: USA History: Events in America - Recruitment in Philadelphia 27 September 1862

USA History: Events in America - Recruitment in Philadelphia 27 September 1862
5313517 USA History: Events in America - Recruitment in Philadelphia 27 September 1862.; SeM Studio/UIG

Background imageSeptember Collection: Calendar for September with figures of Micah and St. Matthew, quote from Timothy, disciple

Calendar for September with figures of Micah and St. Matthew, quote from Timothy, disciple, woman with scales, birds
5912931 Calendar for September with figures of Micah and St. Matthew, quote from Timothy, disciple, woman with scales, birds, foliage and castles

Background imageSeptember Collection: 8626729

8626729

Background imageSeptember Collection: Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Battle of Sedan, l September 1870

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Battle of Sedan, l September 1870. Village of Bazeilles in flames (centre), River Meuse
538316 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Battle of Sedan, l September 1870. Village of Bazeilles in flames (centre), River Meuse, centre right, Sedan out of picture to right

Background imageSeptember Collection: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Poitiers 24 July-7 September 1569

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Poitiers 24 July-7 September 1569
535867 French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Poitiers 24 July-7 September 1569.; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Poitiers 24 July-7 September 1569)

Background imageSeptember Collection: Mexican-American War 1846-1848: General Winfield Scott, commander of the US Army of the North

Mexican-American War 1846-1848: General Winfield Scott, commander of the US Army of the North
528547 Mexican-American War 1846-1848: General Winfield Scott, commander of the US Army of the North, making a triumphal entry into Mexico City on a white charger, 14 September 1847. Print c1848




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"September: A Month of Cultural Delights and Historic Triumphs" As the autumn breeze sweeps in, September brings with it a delightful medley of Gilbert & Sullivan Operas. The enchanting melodies transport us to a world of whimsy and laughter, reminding us why these timeless classics continue to captivate audiences. In the realm of history, September holds significant moments that shaped nations. We remember the Jacobite Victory in 1745, a pivotal event that reverberated through time and left an indelible mark on Scottish heritage. Meanwhile, L Battery of the Royal Horse Artillery stands as a testament to bravery and precision as they defend our nation's honor. Aviation enthusiasts rejoice as we commemorate the first flight of BAC TSR-2 XR219 Boscombe Down. This groundbreaking achievement propelled mankind into new heights, showcasing our relentless pursuit of innovation and exploration. Music lovers gather for an unforgettable evening with John Martyn in concert at St Ives, Cornwall. His soul-stirring melodies resonate deep within our hearts, creating an intimate connection between artist and audience. The Vauxhall Royal Balloon takes its inaugural ascent during this month—a breathtaking spectacle that defies gravity itself. As we gaze up at its majestic presence against the sky's canvas, we are reminded of humanity's unyielding desire to conquer new frontiers. Literature enthusiasts immerse themselves in "The Blue Stocking, " penned by Reginald Higgins—an exquisite tale that transports readers into a world brimming with intellectuality and passion. Thrill-seekers revel in the exhilarating Schneider Trophy Air Race—a display where speed meets skill as aviators push their limits for glory above azure skies. An International Air Display and Races Poster captures our attention—promising adrenaline-fueled excitement amidst roaring engines soaring across vast horizons—an experience not to be missed. Sports aficionados flock to witness cricket matches at The Oval—the epitome of sportsmanship and camaraderie.