Thornycroft Collection (page 2)

Peoples private coach, 26 seater Thornycroft coach; fitted with easiway roof and non-chafe seating. Boby by Thurgoods of Ware. Date: circa 1940

Manx Motors bus. Date: circa 1940

Times advertising bus. Date: circa 1940

B Beeston and Sons Ross Enterprise bus. Date: circa 1940

Stonehaven Bus Service bus. Date: circa 1940

Isle of Man Road Services Emerald bus, Wadham. Date: circa 1940

Forge Valley Motor Service bus. Date: circa 1940

Hall Lewis Taurus bus. Date: circa 1940

Arrangement of water piping and draining pipes. Annotated diagram, with notes for Miss England III. Date: 1932

Venture Ltd A2 long bus, Wadham. Date: circa 1940

Thornycroft demo bus, A2 Elysian Northern Counties
Thornycroft demonstration bus, A2 Elysian Northern Counties. Date: circa 1940

Thornycroft demonstration bus, Taurus. Date: circa 1940

Thornycroft demonstration bus, Thanet. Date: circa 1940

Enterprise bus. Date: circa 1940

Hall Lewis Cardiff conference private motor bus. Date: circa 1940

C Ross Emerald bus. Date: circa 1940

China Bus Company bus. Date: circa 1940

Hall Lewis Enchantress bus. Date: circa 1940

Hall Lewis Station bus. Date: circa 1940

Swallow bus. Date: circa 1940

Autocrat Junior bus. Date: circa 1940

Ransomes London North Eastern Railway (LNER) bus, Aberdeen. Date: circa 1940

C Ross Enterprise bus. Date: circa 1940

Brazil bus. Date: circa 1940

Hall Lewis bus for Santos. Date: circa 1940

United Emerald bus. Date: circa 1940

Leopoldina Railway bus. Date: circa 1940

Arrangement of petrol piping. Annotated diagram, with notes for Miss England III. Date: 1932

Arrangement of water piping - Miss England III
Arrangement of water piping for engines, cooler and manifolds. Annotated diagram, with notes for Miss England III. Date: 1932

Cooling and lubrication systems for Miss England III. Arrangement of water pipes for gear boxes and stern tubes. Date: 1932

Assembly of gear box. Annotated diagram for Miss England III.. Date: 1932

Statue of Oliver Cromwell outside Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London. The statue was designed by Hamo Thornycroft and erected in 1899

Statue of Gladstone in The Strand, London
Statue of William Ewart Gladstone by Hamo Thornycroft in The Strand, London. circa 1901

Royal Naval Exhibition, Steam Navigation, the Screw-Propeller (engraving)
1591910 Royal Naval Exhibition, Steam Navigation, the Screw-Propeller (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Naval Exhibition, Steam Navigation)

The Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race (litho)
1615417 The Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race)

Thornycroft Wagon Dorothy AD 115
Thornycroft Wagon, regn. AD 115, number: 39, Dorothy. Built in 1900 by the Thornycroft Steam Carriage and Van Company in Basingstoke. Date: 1960s

Cheshire West and Chester CW7 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cheshire West and Chester CW7 2

1907 Thornycroft TT, driver Tom Thornycroft. Creator: Unknown
1907 Thornycroft TT, driver Tom Thornycroft

1906 Thornycroft TT car, Isle of Man TT. Creator: Unknown
1906 Thornycroft TT car, Isle of Man TT

1929 Thornycroft Shell petrol tanker. Creator: Unknown
1929 Thornycroft Shell petrol tanker

1924 Thornycroft J type truck. Creator: Unknown
1924 Thornycroft J type truck

1928 Thonycroft removals lorry. Creator: Unknown
1928 Thonycroft removals lorry

1930 Thornycroft 31 seater bus. Creator: Unknown
1930 Thornycroft 31 seater bus

1928 Thornycroft A2 long chassis bus. Creator: Unknown
1928 Thornycroft A2 long chassis bus

1928 Thornycroft bus with passengers. Creator: Unknown
1928 Thornycroft bus with passengers

1925 Thornycroft bus for Pritchards garage. Creator: Unknown
1925 Thornycroft bus for Pritchards garage

Steam yacht Branwen, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Steam yacht Branwen, 1914. Branwen, 135 feet length overall, launched in 1905 was the first vessel built at the John I. Thornycroft & Companys Woolston yard

Steam yacht Branwens hull, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Steam yacht Branwens hull, 1914. Branwen, 135 feet length overall, launched in 1905 was the first vessel built at the John I. Thornycroft & Companys Woolston yard

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"Thornycroft: A Legacy of Innovation and Artistry" Step back in time to the year 1929, where the GWR 4 Ton Thornycroft Lorry roamed the streets with its robust presence. This vintage beauty was a true testament to Thornycroft's craftsmanship. Speaking of artistry, Rosalind Thornycroft showcased her talent in capturing historical figures like Edward I, King of England from 1272. Her masterpiece from 1932 immortalized this iconic ruler for generations to come. Transportation took center stage as well, with the Woking and District 29 seater Thanet bus making its mark on the roads. Meanwhile, Nottingham, Radcliffe, and Bingham witnessed elegance personified through the Ross Elysian bus. The royal touch continued with William IV gracing us with his presence through Rosalind Thornycroft's artwork in 1932. His regality shone brightly thanks to her skilled brushstrokes. But it wasn't just land-based vehicles that bore the name Thornycroft; even at sea during WW1, HMS Shakespeare stood tall as a British destroyer protecting our shores. The bravery displayed by this vessel is etched into history forever. On land once again stands Boadicea's statue—a symbol of strength and resilience—reminding us of our rich heritage and fierce warrior spirit. Let's not forget about innovation. In 1902, London Road Car Co introduced their revolutionary creation: the Thornycroft steam bus. It revolutionized public transportation while paving the way for future advancements in mobility. During WW1, Thorneycrofts played an essential role in defending against aerial threats with their powerful anti-aircraft guns mounted on these sturdy vehicles—an example of how technology can protect lives during times of conflict. Taking to sea once more was H. M.