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Background imageArmstrong Collection: Armstrong Whitworth FK3

Armstrong Whitworth FK3

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Armstrong Whitworth FK3, B9554

Armstrong Whitworth FK3, B9554

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Eagle lunar module, Apollo moon landing, 1969

Eagle lunar module, Apollo moon landing, 1969
Illustration showing a cross section of the Apollo 11 lunar module, named Eagle, used by American astronauts Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin for the first ever manned moon landing on 20 July 1969

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Royal Variety Performance 1965

Royal Variety Performance 1965
A dozen of the 21 acts lined up for the Royal Variety Performance 1965. From left, Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers, Shirley Bassey, Jack Benny, Peter, Paul and Mary, Dusty Springfield

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Armstrong Whitworth Whitley medium bomber plane

Armstrong Whitworth Whitley medium bomber plane
Armstrong Whitworth AW38 Whitley British front line medium bomber plane with two 800hp Siddeley Tiger VIII engines, used during the Second World War. Date: 1937-1945

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Nanette Newman and Michael Culver on location in Cornwall

Nanette Newman and Michael Culver on location in Cornwall
The actress Nanette Newman on location near Lands End, Cornwall, with the actor Michael Culver, in the roles of the Newlyn School artists Stanhope Alexander Forbes (1857-1947)

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Lord Snowdon with Princess Margaret

Lord Snowdon with Princess Margaret
Anthony Armstrong Jones (1930-present), also known as Lord Snowdon, pictured speaking to his wife at the time Princess Margaret (1930-2002) at a formal event. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Armstrong-Whitworth Whitley Mk. V aeroplane

Armstrong-Whitworth Whitley Mk. V aeroplane
Armstrong-Whitworth Whitley Mk. V Z6625 aeroplane in camouflage colours. 1940s

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Wedding of Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong-Jones

Wedding of Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong-Jones
Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong-Jones (Earl Snowdon) pictured during the group photographs at Buckingham Palace, shortly after their marriage at Westminster Abbey on 6 May 1960. Date: 1960

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Plaque left on the moon by the first visitors

Plaque left on the moon by the first visitors
The metal plaque left on the surface of the moon in July 1969 by the first human visitors to the Earths sole satellite. It bears the signatures of astronauts Armstrong, Edwin Buzz Aldrin

Background imageArmstrong Collection: British Armstrong Whitworth FK8 biplane in flight, WW1

British Armstrong Whitworth FK8 biplane in flight, WW1
A British Armstrong Whitworth FK8 two-seater general purpose biplane in flight during the First World War. It had a 160hp Beardmore engine. Date: 1916-1918

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Engagement of Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones

Engagement of Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones
Princess Margaret (1930 - 2002) and her fiance, Antony Armstrong-Jones (Lord Snowdon) reading telegrams of good wishes sent following the announcement of their engagement. Date: 1960

Background imageArmstrong Collection: HMS Nelson, 1930

HMS Nelson, 1930
Illustration showing a cross section of the battleship HMS Nelson, 1930. Launched in 1925 at the Armstrong yard, Newcastle, HMS Nelson served in World War II and was scrapped in 1949

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Space Memorabilia - Apollo XI lapel pin

Space Memorabilia - Apollo XI lapel pin
Space Memorabilia - Apollo XI (11) mission space flown lapel pin. An incredible piece of Apollo 11 flown history, Apollo 11 was the spaceflight that landed the first two humans on the moon

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Space Memorabilia - the three Apollo 11 astronauts

Space Memorabilia - the three Apollo 11 astronauts
Space Memorabilia - Apollo 11 photograph from the collection of Joan Aldrin. Astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin. Date: 1969

Background imageArmstrong Collection: The Largest Floating Dry Dock in the World - Southampton

The Largest Floating Dry Dock in the World - Southampton
The Largest Floating Dry Dock in the World (960 ft. long and 134 ft. wide) at Southampton, Hampshire, England. Built in 1922 by Armstrong, Whitworth, for the Southern Railway. Date: circa 1923

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Japanese Battleship - Kashima - launched at Elswick

Japanese Battleship - Kashima - launched at Elswick
The Japanese Battleship - Kashima, shown at the Armstrong Whitworth shipyard at Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, just after launch in March, 1905

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Bob Fitzsimmons v Bob Armstrong in boxing match

Bob Fitzsimmons v Bob Armstrong in boxing match
Bob Fitzsimmons (1863-1917), British boxer, v Bob Armstrong (1873-1933), American boxer, in a boxing match. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Marriage HRH The Princess Margaret & Anthony Armstrong-Jones

Marriage HRH The Princess Margaret & Anthony Armstrong-Jones
The marriage of HRH The Princess Margaret (1930-2002) to Anthony Armstrong-Jones, (1st Earl of Snowdon) ( (1930-2017). The couple pictured kneeling before the Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Geoffrey

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Lord Snowdon by Stephen Ward

Lord Snowdon by Stephen Ward
Anthony Charles Robert Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl Snowdon, husband of Princess Margaret (born 1930) sketched by the society osteopath

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Armstrong Whitworth crane

Armstrong Whitworth crane
A hydraulic crane at the Armstrong Works, Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne, lifting 120 tons. Date: 1887

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Miles M69 Marathon II G-AHXU later VX231

Miles M69 Marathon II G-AHXU later VX231
Miles M69 Marathon, II, G-AHXU, later VX231, was powered by two Armstrong Siddeley Mamba turboprops

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Armstrong Whitworth AW15 Atalanta cabin

Armstrong Whitworth AW15 Atalanta cabin

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Armstrong Whitworth Argosy cabin interior

Armstrong Whitworth Argosy cabin interior

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Cabin of the Armstrong Whitworth Argosy

Cabin of the Armstrong Whitworth Argosy

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Armstrong Whitworth Whitley I K7191

Armstrong Whitworth Whitley I K7191
Armstrong Whitworth Whitley I, K7191

Background imageArmstrong Collection: The second Gloster Javelin F(AW)8 built XJ125

The second Gloster Javelin F(AW)8 built XJ125
The second Gloster Javelin F(AW)8 built, XJ125, was used by Armstrong Siddeley for development trials on the Sapphire Sa7R

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Armstrong Whitworth Seaslug ship-to-air missile

Armstrong Whitworth Seaslug ship-to-air missile

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Avro Lancaster VI ND784

Avro Lancaster VI ND784
Avro Lancaster VI, ND784, showing the installation of an Armstrong Siddeley ASX in the bomb bay. Testing was carried out from Bruntingthorpe

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Hydraulic hoists at the Rosedale Iron Works

Hydraulic hoists at the Rosedale Iron Works W G Armstrong & Co

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Princess Margaret honeymoons on the Britannia

Princess Margaret honeymoons on the Britannia
Page from the ILN Royal Wedding Number, commemorating the marriage of Princess Margaret to Anthony Armstrong Jones on 6 May 1960

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Wedding of Princess Margaret - the Going Away

Wedding of Princess Margaret - the Going Away
Princess Margaret and her new husband Anthony Armstrong Jones drive through Queen Victoria Street in the City of London en route to board the Royal Yacht Britannia at Tower Pier for their honeymoon

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Princess Margaret Outfit

Princess Margaret Outfit
Design for the going away outfit of Princess Margaret following her marriage to Anthony Armstrong Jones in 1960. By Victor Stiebel. Date: 1960

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Sultan Mehmed VI leaving the HMS Superb

Sultan Mehmed VI leaving the HMS Superb, at anchor in the Bosphorus, Constantinople, Turkey. Mehmed VI Wahid ed-din (Turkish)

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Armstrongs design for a chain bridge across the River Avon

Armstrongs design for a chain bridge across the River Avon
Mr William Armstrongs design for a chain bridge across the River Avon from St. Vincents Rock to Leigh Down. This was an alternative design for the Clifton Suspension bridge

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Advertisement, Pantex Garment Press

Advertisement, Pantex Garment Press
Advertisement for the Pantex Garment Press - Light as a Feather to Operate - made by James Armstrong & Co Ltd, London SW1. 1956

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Advertisement, Amazon 37 Drying Tumbler

Advertisement, Amazon 37 Drying Tumbler, manufactured by James Armstrong & Co Ltd, London. 1957

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Armstrong Siddeley Six car and stately home

Armstrong Siddeley Six car and stately home
A chauffeur driven Armstrong Siddeley Six car driving up to a stately home in the distance. Date: 1929

Background imageArmstrong Collection: 111-ton gun at Woolwich

111-ton gun at Woolwich
Firing the 111-ton gun at Woolwich (the largest gun in existence). Constructed at the Elswick Works of Sir W. G. Armstrong, Mitchell & Co

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Astronaut equipment, 1969

Astronaut equipment, 1969
Illustration indicating the different pieces of clothing and equipment worn by American astronauts Armstrong and Edwin Buzz Aldrin for their lunar landing in July 1969. Date: 1969

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Music cover, Louis Armstrong, Takes Two To Tango

Music cover, Louis Armstrong, Takes Two To Tango, words and music by Al Hoffman and Dick Manning. 1952

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Warwickshire Reformatory for Girls, Kenilworth

Warwickshire Reformatory for Girls, Kenilworth
Architects plan by Charles Armstrong of the Warwickshire Reformatory for Girls. Date: 1906

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Cecil Armstrong Gibbs

Cecil Armstrong Gibbs
CECIL ARMSTRONG GIBBS Musical composer, in 1923 Date: 1889 - 1960

Background imageArmstrong Collection: John Armstrong

John Armstrong
JOHN ARMSTRONG Physician and author. Date: 1709 - 1779

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Archibald Armstrong

Archibald Armstrong
ARCHIBALD ARMSTRONG Known as Archie; jester to James I and Charles I Date: ? - 1672

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Samuel Johnson / Armstrong

Samuel Johnson / Armstrong
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON English writer, lexicographer, critic and conversationalist Date: 1709-1784

Background imageArmstrong Collection: Argosy over Croydon

Argosy over Croydon
An Imperial Airways Armstrong Whitworth Argosy flies over the air-station at Croydon, which cost 260, 000 ! Date: 1927

Background imageArmstrong Collection: The Armstrong Trophy at the Great Exhibition of 1862

The Armstrong Trophy at the Great Exhibition of 1862. 1862



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