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Wider Collection

"Wider: A Glimpse into the Vast Tapestry of History" Step back in time and explore the wider world through captivating glimpses of history

Background imageWider Collection: British Mark IV tank with Tadpole Tail, WW1

British Mark IV tank with Tadpole Tail, WW1
British Mark IV tank with Tadpole Tail, introduced in 1917 and used during the latter part of the First World War. The Tadpole Tail was an elongation of the rear horns to increase trench-crossing

Background imageWider Collection: RMS Lusitania - propaganda medal, leaflet and other items

RMS Lusitania - propaganda medal, leaflet and other items
RMS Lusitania - Carlton ware model 6.5 inches, together with German propaganda medal, leaflet, and other items. The bronze German Lusitania medal was designed by Karl Goetz

Background imageWider Collection: F Gilbert Smith, Architect (b/w photo)

F Gilbert Smith, Architect (b/w photo)
3652300 F Gilbert Smith, Architect (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: F Gilbert Smith, Architect)

Background imageWider Collection: Scrolling Vine Border

Scrolling Vine Border

Background imageWider Collection: BATTLE OF STREETS

BATTLE OF STREETS
THE BATTLE OF THE STREETS The old, narrow streets defend themselves against the attack of the wider thoroughfares - We shall soon be without a lane or an alley in London Date: 1845

Background imageWider Collection: Curtiss-Wright propeller blade with wider hollow steel ?

Curtiss-Wright propeller blade with wider hollow steel ?
Curtiss-Wright propeller blade with wider hollow steel blades, left, now being fitted onto the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, is compared with the previous blade used on the aircraft

Background imageWider Collection: Test pilot Gerard Demunk - front of Curtiss-Wright propeller

Test pilot Gerard Demunk - front of Curtiss-Wright propeller
Test pilot Gerard Demunk stands in front of a Curtiss-Wright propeller with wider hollow steel blades, fitted to a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt

Background imageWider Collection: Carnival in Rome, 1859

Carnival in Rome, 1859. Found in the Collection of State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Background imageWider Collection: Carnival in Rome, 1858

Carnival in Rome, 1858. Found in the Collection of State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

Background imageWider Collection: Passengers on a 747

Passengers on a 747
A full-scale mock-up of the interior of a Boeing 747, showing the three economy class sections. The 20-foot wide fuselage allows the use of wider seats & double aisles Date: 1960s

Background imageWider Collection: English Cathedrals - Exterior of Nave, Winchester

English Cathedrals - Exterior of Nave, Winchester - Church two sets of windows, trees on Left. Part of Box 144 Boswell Collection - English Cathedrals Winchester is a city

Background imageWider Collection: Pump Drill

Pump Drill
Wider shot of Training at Testwood, Southampton, this is for pump drill. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Background imageWider Collection: Rise of the Labour Party in Britain by G. H. Davis

Rise of the Labour Party in Britain by G. H. Davis
The rise of the Labour Party in the British Parliament over the course of 45 years, symbolised as a river growing wider and wider

Background imageWider Collection: Semi-Circular Design Battle Sea Gods Border Creatures

Semi-Circular Design Battle Sea Gods Border Creatures
Artokoloro

Background imageWider Collection: xDNA molecule

xDNA molecule. Computer artwork of a molecule of expanded deoxyribonucleic acid (xDNA). Normal DNA is composed of two strands twisted into a double helix

Background imageWider Collection: Ships in Suez Canal

Ships in Suez Canal
Two cargo steamers pass in one of the wider stretches of the Canal : note the desert areas on either side of the cutting

Background imageWider Collection: PONTIAC 1958

PONTIAC 1958
Vista-lounge interiors with Seats wider than a sofa in the new wide-track Pontiac (a division of General Motors)

Background imageWider Collection: Gaming Fashions / Alken

Gaming Fashions / Alken
Gentlemen wear top boots, top hats with the crown wider at the top, cossacks, coats with roll collars, tails & cut-away at the front & strapped pantaloons. One wears glasses

Background imageWider Collection: Tsar Promises Reform

Tsar Promises Reform
In his October Manifesto Tsar Nicholas promises wider powers for the Duma, broader franchise, civil liberties - in the streets of Saint Petersburg, crowds discuss



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"Wider: A Glimpse into the Vast Tapestry of History" Step back in time and explore the wider world through captivating glimpses of history. From the formidable British Mark IV tank with its unique Tadpole Tail, a symbol of innovation during World War I, to the haunting artifacts from RMS Lusitania's tragic sinking - propaganda medals, leaflets, and other remnants that tell stories of heroism and loss. Delve into the past with Dalgety and Company's vintage advertisement, offering a window into an era when commerce thrived amidst changing times. Witness the grandeur of air travel as passengers on a 747 soar above clouds, embracing new horizons with each journey. Marvel at architectural brilliance captured by F Gilbert Smith's timeless black-and-white photograph. The intricate scrolling vine border adds an artistic touch to historical documents that transport us to bygone eras. Immerse yourself in moments frozen in time - witness the chaos and valor depicted in photographs capturing the Battle of Streets. Feel your heart race as test pilot Gerard Demunk stands proudly before a Curtiss-Wright propeller blade; his courage pushing boundaries towards wider skies. Travel back to Carnival in Rome during 1859 and 1858 - vibrant celebrations where joyous revelry painted streets with color and laughter echoed through ancient alleys. Finally, admire English Cathedrals' majestic exterior as you stand before Winchester's Nave - a testament to human ingenuity reaching for wider spiritual heights. In this tapestry woven from fragments of history, we find ourselves connected across time by shared experiences – our curiosity stretching ever wider as we uncover these remarkable snapshots from our collective past.