Thornycroft Collection (page 4)

Female worker servicing a Thorncroft lorry at Slough Road Motor Department, 1944
During the Second World War women were given jobs normally assigned to men. At the GWR Road Motor Depot at Slough this involved car and lorry maintenance and repair

Bronze statue of Boudicca and Big Ben - Westminster
Queen of the Iceni - This bronze statue of Boadicea (Boudicca), at the foot of Westminster Bridge, London, was sculpted in 1850 by Thomas Thornycroft. The iconic shape of Big Ben looms behind

Thames Embankment - Old Scotland Yard and Boudicca Statue
Thames Embankment, London - Old Scotland Yard and Boudicca Statue - sculpted in 1850 by Thomas Thornycroft. Date: 1909

National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London, Statue of Gordon
National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London with view of the Statue of Major-General Charles George Gordon by Hamo Thornycroft, removed in 1943 and re-sited on the Victoria Embankment in 1953

Thornycroft
SIR JOHN ISaC THORNYCROFT English naval architect Date: 1843 - 1928

Group of Charabancs (left to right - AEG, Thornycroft, Maudslay), Possibly Bolton, Lancashire, England. Bolton registrations. Date: 1910s

Hamo Thornycroft at Work
SIR HAMO THORNYCROFT sculptor, depicted at work on a statue of general Gordon. Date: 1850 - 1925

Source Size = 1157 x 2674
" THE SKIPPING GIRL, " BY MRS. THORNYCROFT, 1867

Queen Victoria on Horseback Incised on front edge: Art, - UNION, of, LONDON
Queen Victoria on Horseback Incised on front edge: " Art, - UNION, of, LONDON, 1854" Signed and dated on base, proper left: " T, THORNycroft

Delivery Van
July 1927: A Thornycroft motor van belonging to the London and North Eastern Railway Express Parcels Service. (Photo by Davis/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

A Pindair Skima 3 running up bow loading ramp
A Pindair Skima 3 running up the bow loading ramp of a Vosper Thornycroft VT2

Vosper Thornycroft VT2, GH9102

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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.