Short Collection (page 6)

Contemporary cutaway drawing of the Short S8 Calcutta in flight

1920s woman in blue crepe dress embroidered with silver birds, pleated skirt, stading in front of a mirror 1920s woman in blue crepe dress embroidered with silver birds, pleated skirt

Shetland ponies, Scotland, Highlands

Shetland pony, Scotland, Highlands

McDonnell Douglas F-4J UK Phantom ZE353
Royal Air Force - McDonnell Douglas F-4J(UK) Phantom ZE353, of No.74 Squadron, at RAF Wattisham, Suffolk. (a.k.a. Phantom F.3)

RAF Short Stirling Heavy Bomber Aircraft, WW2 Date: 1942

Comic postcard, Scotsmen wearing wrong kilts after going for a swim Date: 20th century

Varsity Cricket Match of 1911 - The Oxford University XI
The Varsity Cricket Match of 1911 - The Oxford University XI (1 player short!)

Mlle. Anita, the Doll Lady, and her brother
Mlle. Anita, measuring about twenty-six inches in height, and known as The Doll Lady or the Living Doll, pictured with her ordinary-sized brother, Herr Ignatz Zachowly during a visit to England

Woman applying makeup at her dressing table
Before the Dance - woman applying makeup at her dressing table. 1920s

Unusual Eton crop for Fraulein von Poremski, 1928
Fraulein von Poremski, a noted Berlin dancer sporting a geometric, and close-cropped hair style, notably masculine and daring, even in 1928 when everyone was shingling their hair. 1928

Life in the Mirror Our Gang. 19th January 1954 Boys playing football watched on by others on a bomb site off Bow Road in the East End of London

Life in the Mirror Our Gang. 19th January 1954 A gang of boys plot todays agenda of mischief and mayhem outside a tobacconist in Bow Road in the East End of London This is The Conference

18 year old American John McEnroe seen here in action on Court One at Wimbledon against Australian Phil Dent. McEnroe went on to win and earn him a place in the Mens Semi Final against Jimmy Connors

Fiona Fullerton former model now actress in Its a Royal Knockout at Alton Towers in June 1987 © mirrorpix

Jane Russell actress with Jean Craine November 1954

Gina Lollobrigida the actress

Joan Collins actress flew into London from Montego Bay to spend a few days with her family after which she will fly out to America November 1958

Gina lollobrigida the italian actress before the premiere of her film le grande Jeu touching up a dress September 1953

Mamie Van Doren actress model A©Mirrorpix
Mamie Van Doren actress model © Mirrorpix

Raquel Welch dancing with Tony Hadley at Hippodrome London in Ocotber 1984

Actress Wendy Padbury 1968 played Doctor Who companion Zoe Herriot

Actress Wendy Padbury on Bed 1968 played Doctor Who companion Zoe Herriot

Six feet four inches tall, Charlie Dick of Felton, Northumberland, has chummed up with five feet tall John Godfrey of Blythe at Fenham Barracks, Newcastle - on Tyne

Short Stirling C. V OO-XAS
Short Stirling C.V OO-XAS 9msn SH1514), of Airtech Ltd, Thame, at Blackbushe airport. XAS was intended to be sold to Air Transport Co. SA. Of Melsbroek in Belgium, but was not delivered

English Electric Canberra PR. 7 - PR. 9 prototype WH793
English Electric Canberra PR.7 (PR.9 prototype) WH793, at the 1955 SBAC Farnborough Air-show. A brand new PR.7 taken from the production line and converted by D. Napier and Sons Ltd

Royal Air Force - Avro Lancaster B. VI
Royal Air Force - Avro Lancaster B.VI, one of nine aircraft converted from B.IIIs, fitted with Rolls-Royce Merlin 85/87 which had two-stage superchargers

Rifle, Bolt Action, Lee Enfield, . 303 In No 5 Mk I
Lee Enfield. 303 in No 5 Mk I bolt action rifle, 1944 (c); known as the Jungle Carbine; fitted with flash eliminator, sling swivels and a rubber cushion on the buttplate

Royal Air Force Short Stirling B Mk. III
Royal Air Force Short Stirling B Mk.III. This very leaky Stirling is flying with the tail-wheels extended, probably due to the notoriously unreliable electric retraction mechanism

Short S. 38 - SA. 1 Sturgeon S. 1 RK797
Short S.38/SA.1 Sturgeon S.1 RK797, the first prototype of a new carrier-borne strike and reconnaissance aircraft for the Royal Navy

Portrait photograph by Janet Jevons of Beatrice ( Bea ) Lillie (1894-1989) on the cover of The Tatler, December 6, 1933 - Lillie (featured inset in costume)

Outdoor class at a Truro Elementary School, Truro, Cornwall. Autumn 1919
The teacher is seated at a small desk in the foreground and the boys are posed for the camera against the walls of the building and schoolyard. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Great Dane puppy resting on her bed. (PR)

Temptation by Stanislas Martougen (1873-?)
Temptation (L Appat, Allurement, El Cebo, L Esca) by Stanislas Martougen (1873-?) Date: circa 1910s

France, Paris, Louvre Museum. The Louvre Museum and Louvre Pyramid (designed by architect Leoh Ming Pei) illuminated at dusk

BAE Harrier GR-7
Royal Airforce RAF Bae Harrier Gr-7S flying in formation During Operation Warden, the Nearest Harrier Wearing a Shark-Mouth Date: 1995

BAE Harrier GR-5
Royal Airforce RAF Bae Harrier Gr-5 Flying over Fields and Trees Date: 1989

Beauty Contest Participant and Proud Parents
A Bathing Beauty Contest Participant and her Proud (if slightly shy) Parents! Date: circa 1949

Duke of Yorks Camp for Boys - Southwold, Suffolk - here, Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) is returning from a bathe. He spent the night under canvas and attended a concert

Fall / German Pointer / 1963
EVERSERVE RENATE Owned by Mr R. H. Stevens. Date of birth: 18.9.59 Bitch Date: 1963

Picture No. 12019857
Short-toed Treecreeper - on a tree trunk - Castile and Leon, Spain.. Date:

Fly head, colored scanning electron micrograph
Fly head, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Close-up of the head of a fly, showing its short antennae (upper centre), which are seen between its compound eyes (brown)

General Tom Thumb, 19th century (1955). General Tom Thumb was the stage name of Charles Sherwood Stratton (1838-1883), an American celebrity who stopped growing normally when a child

Acariformes, Acarina, Allergy, Animalia, Arachnida, Colour Background, Colour Image
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Josephine Douglas actress stage producer and compere who takes part in many BBC Television programmes DBase

New Zealand, North Island, Auckland, MOTAT, Museum of Transportation and Technology, Aviation Hall, Australian Transavia PL 12 Airtruck and WW2-era British Short Solent Mk. IV flying boat

Police officers socialising at a Section House, London
Police officers, male and female, socialising in a sitting room at a Met Police Section House in London. By the fireplace on the left is WPC Doreen Lyess

Young athlete in white briefs

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From Cub Scouts shining shoes to soaring Short Sunderland flying boats, the world is filled with short but remarkable moments. On the Isle of Wight, a map guides adventurers through its scenic wonders. Meanwhile, Paul Dirac's Nobel Prize win in 1933 showcased his genius in physics. A poster advertising Bibby Line cruises entices travelers to embark on unforgettable journeys across vast oceans. Gabrielle Coco Chanel revolutionized fashion with her iconic designs that still inspire today. In the skies, the majestic Short Sunderland flying boat gracefully glides through clouds during World War II and beyond. Its predecessor, the first Short SC-5 Belfast XR362, laid the foundation for aviation excellence. In a different era, a glamorous twenties flapper girl sits at a cocktail bar exuding elegance and confidence. Writing takes center stage as Pitman shorthand captures thoughts swiftly and efficiently. And amidst picturesque Coverack in Cornwall, a couple stands proudly next to their vibrant red car—a symbol of freedom and adventure. Katherine Mansfield's literary brilliance captivates readers with her profound storytelling skills. From shoe shining scouts to wartime heroes taking flight—these short glimpses into history remind us that even brief moments can leave an indelible mark.