Significant Collection

LCC-LFB Change from brass to cork fire helmets
A significant landmark when on 14 July 1934 the LFB started to replace its traditional brass helmet with a new compressed cork design. It would be four years before the changeover was completed

Minoans Traders: wall painting from Acrotiri in Thera (Santorini) showing Minoan ships. Bronze Age (3200-1050 BC). The exchange of products with distant countries was served by the well-organized

Baba Beaton
Barbara ( Baba ) Beaton (1912 - 1973), Mrs Alec Hambro, younger sister of Cecil Beaton and the subject of many of his early portraits

The three sister of Blue mountains, Australia
Three sister rock the spectacular landscape of Blue mountains, Australia

Monk with Skull, Etc
Father Leonard Parisinus, a missionary monk, with a selection of significant items - a skull, a crucifix, a missal and an empty candlestick

New (crescent) Moon marked the beginning of the month for the Mohammedans
5310090 New (crescent) Moon marked the beginning of the month for the Mohammedans; (add.info.: New (crescent) Moon marked the beginning of the month for the Mohammedans, as for many other peoples

The Tale of a Tea-kettle' (London, 1844). Wood engraving
541201 The Tale of a Tea-kettle' (London, 1844). Wood engraving.; (add.info.: James Watt as a boy watching the kettle boiling in the fire)

Birthplace of James Watt shortly before it was demolished in 1887 (engraving)
541195 Birthplace of James Watt shortly before it was demolished in 1887 (engraving); (add.info.: Watt (1736-1819), Scottish engineer and inventor, was born at Greenock on the Clyde, Scotland

The Battle of Pavia, February 24, 1525 (tapestry)
529631 The Battle of Pavia, February 24, 1525 (tapestry); (add.info.: It was the decisive engagement of the Italian War of 1521-25)

Hanworth Air Park - 1932 - Graf Zeppelin D-LZ127
The German airship Graf Zeppelin D-LZ127 at Hanworth Air Park conducting sight-seeing flights over London. On 18 August 1931, the German airship Graf Zeppelin (D-LZ127) visited Hanworth

A view of the back of William Morriss Red House, Bexleyheath - a significant Arts and Crafts building in Southeast London

Pedro Agustin Morell de Santa Cruz (1694-1768), Bishop of Havana, c1910
Pedro Agustin Morell de Santa Cruz (1694-1768), Doctor in Canon Law, Bishop of Havana and dean of the cathedral of Santiago de Cuba and Bishop of Leon, Nicaragua, (c1910)

White Star Line, RMS Olympic, dinner menu card (back)
Signed First Class dinner menu card (back) for Titanic?s sister ship RMS Olympic dated September 20th 1911. This is a significant date as Olympic collided with Royal Naval cruiser HMS Hawke

17, Red Lion Square, London
A photograph of 17, Red Lion Square in London, a significant location for artists and writers associated with the Pre-Raphaelites

Douglas R4D-8 50772
United States Navy - Douglas R4D-8 50772 (MSN 43337) (ex USAAF 43-49092 / 14908/26353). Modified to R4D-8 with new MSN 43337 and operated as JM 772 from September 1952 to June 1954

Landscape From The Air
A landscape painting of fields and trees under a cloudy blue sky, painted from the air, which is significant as the artist, George Guy Barry Downing was a member of the Royal Flying Corps

Fashion Plate
An illustration for a coloured fashion plate, showing a seated woman at her desk, with a quill and card. The room has a significant pink theme with the walls, footstool, waste paper bin

Earlier Titanic, Certificate of Discharge, William Edwards
Earlier ship named Titanic - a rare Certificate of Discharge issued to Seaman William Edwards, following his discharge from the ship as an able bodied seaman on 4 January 1890

RMS Titanic - letter to James Moody's sister
RMS Titanic - highly significant and historically important letter to Sixth Officer James Moody's sister. Dated 7 May 1912

Theological Text (Fragment)
Part of a bifolium, parchment. Fragment of an unknown theological text. Main body text in black in two columns. The bifolium is cut vertically through column A on folio 2

STEPAN THE GREAT
Stepan the Great, ruler of Moldova, declares his will in the year of his death : though he has achieved significant victories over the Otttomans, they will regain power. Date: June 1504

Site of the Battle of Gaines Mill (litho)
KW353650 Site of the Battle of Gaines Mill (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: also known as the First Battle of Cold Harbour of the Battle of Chickahominy)

Hanover Court House, Virginia (litho)
KW353649 Hanover Court House, Virginia (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: the site of the Battle of Hanover Court House)

Two important Kenyah statues carved for Peacekeeping Ceremony in Marudi, Baram River, Sarawak, Malaysia
423741 Two important Kenyah statues carved for Peacekeeping Ceremony in Marudi, Baram River, Sarawak, Malaysia, 1898 (carved wood) by Malaysian School; Sarawak Museum, Kuching

Frontispiece from a 1860 edition of Leaves of Grass
5668975 Frontispiece from a 1860 edition of Leaves of Grass a collection of poetry by American poet Walt Whitman (engraving) by Schoff

The Library at Edgeworthstown (engraving)
5201260 The Library at Edgeworthstown (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Library at Edgeworthstown)

Barrys House (engraving)
5201298 Barrys House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barrys House. Illustration for Pilgrimages to English Shrines by Mrss C Hall (new edn, Arthur Hall)

HMS Forward - Forward-class Scout Cruiser
Royal Navy - HMS Forward, a Forward-class Scout Cruiser. Forward was built by Fairfield???s S.B. & E. at Govan, in 1904. The ship was in reserve for most of the first decade of her existence

The Academy of Fine Arts, Munich Germany
19th century vintage photograph: The Academy of Fine Arts, Munich is one of the oldest and most significant art academies in Germany

Statue of Gresham in Gresham College (engraving)
5201322 Statue of Gresham in Gresham College (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Gresham in Gresham College)

John Hampden Memorial (engraving)
5201212 John Hampden Memorial (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Hampden Memorial)

Chattertons Cenotaph (engraving)
5201313 Chattertons Cenotaph (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chattertons Cenotaph)

The Bedford Mausoleum (engraving)
5201257 The Bedford Mausoleum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bedford Mausoleum)

Column at Weybridge (engraving)
5201223 Column at Weybridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Column at Weybridge)

Lamberts Offices (engraving)
5201318 Lamberts Offices (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lamberts Offices. Illustration for Pilgrimages to English Shrines by Mrss C Hall (new edn)

Edgeworthstown (engraving)
5201259 Edgeworthstown (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edgeworthstown. Illustration for Pilgrimages to English Shrines by Mrss C Hall (new edn)

A significant contrast (engraving)
965318 A significant contrast (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A significant contrast)

Sketch for View from Mount Holyoke, Northampton, Massachusetts, after a Thunderstorm (The Oxbow)
3469000 Sketch for View from Mount Holyoke, Northampton, Massachusetts, after a Thunderstorm (The Oxbow), 1836 (oil and pencil on composition board) by Cole

The Mountain Ford, 1846 (oil on canvas)
3468995 The Mountain Ford, 1846 (oil on canvas) by Cole, Thomas (1801-1848); 71.8x101.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; American, out of copyright

Gold embossed costume-fitting, from the Oxus treasure, Achaemenid Persian, 5thC BC-4thC BC. Showing the head of the Egyptian dwarf-god Bes. From the British Museums collection

Embossed ornament in the form of a lion-griffin, from the Oxus treasure, 5th-4th century BC
Embossed ornament in the form of a lion-griffin, from the Oxus treasure, Achaemenid Persian, 5th-4th century BC. The Oxus treasure is the most important collection of silver

Gold model chariot from the Oxus treasure, Achaemenid Persian, from Tadjikistan, 5th-4th century BC
Gold model chariot from the Oxus treasure, Achaemenid Persian, from the region of Takht-i Kuwad, Tadjikistan, 5th-4th century BC

View of the Main Stupa at Wat Phnom (Temple of the Mountains), Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Wat Phnom is a Buddhist temple located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It was built in 1372, and stands 27 metres (88.5 ft) above the ground. It is the tallest religious structure in the city

Pierre Victurnien Vergniaud, 1753 A

Petlyakov Pe-8 -the only heavy bomber to be produced by the Soviets during the war A significant number of the 93 built were to be lost

Asia, Turkey
Pillars, Asclepion (Sanctuary of Asclepius) of Pergamon (Pergamum / Bergama) Western Turkey

LCC-LFB Change from brass to cork fire helmets
A significant landmark when on 14 July 1934 the LFB started to replace its traditional brass helmet with a new compressed cork design. It would be four years before the changeover was completed

Gebhardt Lebrecht von Blucher (1742-1819) Prussian soldier. Created field marshal after success at the Battle of Leipzig (1813)

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"Unveiling the Significance: A Glimpse into History's Treasures" LCC-LFB Change from brass to cork fire helmets: Witness the evolution of firefighting gear as London County Council - London Fire Brigade transitions from traditional brass helmets to innovative cork ones. Baba Beaton: Delve into the enigmatic world of Baba Beaton, a mysterious figure whose story captivates and intrigues. The Three Sisters of Blue Mountains, Australia: Explore the breathtaking beauty and rich cultural heritage of Australia's iconic Blue Mountains through the lens of its majestic three sisters rock formation. Monk with Skull, Etc. : Uncover the symbolism behind an intriguing artwork featuring a monk holding a skull, offering insights into mortality and spirituality. Minoan Traders: Wall painting from Acrotiri in Thera (Santorini) showing Minoan ships: Embark on a journey back in time as you marvel at this ancient wall painting depicting Minoan traders sailing across Aegean waters. White Star Line, RMS Olympic dinner menu card (back): Discover culinary delights enjoyed by passengers aboard RMS Olympic, one of White Star Line's luxurious ocean liners that sailed during the golden age of travel. 17 Red Lion Square, London: Step foot into historic Red Lion Square in London and immerse yourself in its vibrant past filled with notable events and influential figures who once walked these streets. Douglas R4D-8 50772: Get up close with this legendary aircraft that played a crucial role in various military operations throughout history – witness its power firsthand. Landscape From The Air: Soar above stunning landscapes captured from high above ground level – experience nature's majesty like never before through aerial photography masterpieces. Fashion Plate: Admire exquisite fashion illustrations showcasing timeless elegance and style – be inspired by these artistic representations of the ever-evolving world of fashion.