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May Collection (page 8)

Background imageMay Collection: The Ratification of the Treaty of Munster, 1648, by Gerard t

The Ratification of the Treaty of Munster, 1648, by Gerard t
Gerard ter Borch (1617-1681). Dutch painter. The Ratification of the Treaty of Munster, 1648. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Background imageMay Collection: Consecration of king Charles X of France (1757-1826) in the

Consecration of king Charles X of France (1757-1826) in the
Charles X (1757-1836). King of France and Navarre. Consecration of Charles X of France in the Cathedral of Reims, on May 29, 1825. Engraving by Kaeseberg. History of France, 1881. Colored

Background imageMay Collection: Uruguay. Montevideo. Army parade in honour of the President

Uruguay. Montevideo. Army parade in honour of the President Julio Herrera Obes (1841-1912). May 1, 1890. Engraving by Urgelles. The Illustration, 1890. Colored engraving

Background imageMay Collection: Lady playing a harp

Lady playing a harp
Lady in 18th century costume playing a harp. Artist: May Bowley Date: 1905

Background imageMay Collection: Douglas C-47 N21795 Colonial Airlines La Guardia 1955

Douglas C-47 N21795 Colonial Airlines La Guardia 1955
Douglas C-47 N21795 of Colonial Airlines at La Guardia on 2 May 1955 Date: 1955

Background imageMay Collection: English Electric Lightning F. 3 XR719 56 Sqn RAF Lakenheath 1

English Electric Lightning F. 3 XR719 56 Sqn RAF Lakenheath 1
English Electric Lightning F.3 XR719 of 56 Squadron RAF at Lakenheath on 22 May 1965 Date: 1965

Background imageMay Collection: May. Goddess Maia

May. Goddess Maia
Maia, the Roman goddess of growth. Artist: Sydney Carter Date: 1903

Background imageMay Collection: Avro Lancastrian G-AGLW BOAC LAP

Avro Lancastrian G-AGLW BOAC LAP
BOAC used their Avro Lancastrians on the England to Australia route from May 1945. G-AGLW, named Northampton, was flown until 1950 Date: 1946

Background imageMay Collection: Avro Lancastrian G-AGWJ BSa LAP

Avro Lancastrian G-AGWJ BSa LAP
Avro Lancastrian G-AGWJ of British South American Airlines seen at London Airport on 18 May 1946, just 3 months before it was damaged beyond repair in a landing accident in the Gambia

Background imageMay Collection: Boeing 377 MGT mini Guppy N111AS Aero Spacelines Santa Barba

Boeing 377 MGT mini Guppy N111AS Aero Spacelines Santa Barba
The Mini Guppy Turbine was originally planned for the general commercial market such as hauling boats and heavy machinery

Background imageMay Collection: Certificate from the Overseas Club - Empire Day 1915

Certificate from the Overseas Club - Empire Day 1915
A Certificate from the Overseas Club on Empire Day 1915. Inscribed.This is to Certify that Annie Matthews - 1915 - has helped to send some Comfort and Happiness to the brave Sailors

Background imageMay Collection: Postcard portrait of King George V and Queen Mary

Postcard portrait of King George V and Queen Mary. Printed on reverse - With our best wishes for Christmas 1914. May God protect you and bring you home safe. Mary R. - George R.I. Commemorative Art

Background imageMay Collection: Miles M3B Falcon Six G-ADLC at the RAeS Garden Party

Miles M3B Falcon Six G-ADLC at the RAeS Garden Party
Miles M3B Falcon Six, G-ADLC, at the RAeS Garden Party at Heathrow on 10 May 1936. Date: 1936

Background imageMay Collection: Horace Short, Orville Wright, Oswald Short, Wilbur Wright

Horace Short, Orville Wright, Oswald Short, Wilbur Wright
From left: Horace Short, Orville Wright, Oswald Short, Wilbur Wright and Griffith Brewer at Shellbeach, 4 May 1909. Date: 1909

Background imageMay Collection: Avro Lancastrian G-AGLS Nelson takes off from Heathrow

Avro Lancastrian G-AGLS Nelson takes off from Heathrow
Avro Lancastrian, G-AGLS, Nelson, takes off from Heathrow on the first commercial flight on 28 May 1946. Date: 1946

Background imageMay Collection: Fairey Swordfish I of No 823 Squadron from HMS Glorious

Fairey Swordfish I of No 823 Squadron from HMS Glorious participating in the Coronation Review at Spithead on 20 May 1937. Date: 1937

Background imageMay Collection: de Havilland DH106 Comet 1 G-ALYV of BOAC

de Havilland DH106 Comet 1 G-ALYV of BOAC
de Havilland DH106 Comet 1, G-ALYV, of BOAC. This aircraft disintegrated in India during an exceptionally heavy tropical thunderstorm on 2 May 1953 with the loss of all on board. Date: 1953

Background imageMay Collection: de Havilland DH106 Comet 1 G-ALYP of BOAC

de Havilland DH106 Comet 1 G-ALYP of BOAC
de Havilland DH106 Comet 1, G-ALYP, of BOAC. This aircraft operated the first scheduled passenger service of a jet-propelled airliner on 2 May 1952

Background imageMay Collection: Luftschiffbau Zeppelin LZ 129 Hindenburg

Luftschiffbau Zeppelin LZ 129 Hindenburg after its arrival at Lakehurst, New Jersey, 10 May 1936, following its first flight to North America from Friedrichshafen

Background imageMay Collection: Babette and Graham, Vivian and Rinder and Dickenson and Culv

Babette and Graham, Vivian and Rinder and Dickenson and Culv
Three exhibition dancers: Babette and Graham (dancing in London Calling at the Duke of Yorks Theatre, London), May Vivian and Michael Rinder (dancing at the Riviera Palace Hotel)

Background imageMay Collection: Portraits of various dancers

Portraits of various dancers: Lewisoff & Valmore (acrobatic dancers), Helen May, Mary Gayford, Wilma Deane and Bridgeman & Irvine, 1922 Date: 1922

Background imageMay Collection: The May Queen

The May Queens headdress being adjusted prior to the festivities by ladies in waiting. Date: circa 1904

Background imageMay Collection: Come lassies & lads

Come lassies & lads
Come lassies and lads a traditional dance at the May Queen festivities. Date: circa 1904

Background imageMay Collection: The King of Michoacan visit to Hernan Cortes. Colored engrav

The King of Michoacan visit to Hernan Cortes. Colored engrav
The King of Michoacan visit to Hernan Cortes. Third letter of Relation by Hernan Cortes (May 15, 1522). Colored engraving, 18th century

Background imageMay Collection: The King of Michoacan visit to Hernan Cortes. Engraving

The King of Michoacan visit to Hernan Cortes. Engraving
The King of Michoacan visit to Hernan Cortes. Third letter of Relation by Hernan Cortes (May 15, 1522). Engraving, 18th century

Background imageMay Collection: Making a giant snowball

Making a giant snowball
Children rolling a giant snowball down the hill. Artist: May Bowley Date: circa 1910

Background imageMay Collection: Lady playing a mandolin

Lady playing a mandolin
Lady in 18th century costume playing a mandolin. Artist: May Bowley Date: 1905

Background imageMay Collection: Lady playing a lute

Lady playing a lute
Lady in 18th century costume playing a lute. Artist: May Bowley Date: 1905

Background imageMay Collection: Lady with a violin

Lady with a violin
Lady in 18th century costume with a violin. Artist: May Bowley Date: 1905

Background imageMay Collection: Blowing bubbles

Blowing bubbles
Young girl blowing bubbles with a china pipe. Artist: May Bowley Date: 1911

Background imageMay Collection: New Year greeting

New Year greeting
Boy at an easel with paintbrush and palette painting January 1 on his canvas. Artist: May Bowley Date: 1911

Background imageMay Collection: Boy bearing Easter gifts

Boy bearing Easter gifts
Young Edwardian boy with a basket containing chicks and flowers. Artist: May Bowley Date: 1910

Background imageMay Collection: Girl bearing Easter gifts

Girl bearing Easter gifts
Young Edwardian girl with a large broken egg containing chicks. Artist: May Bowley Date: 1910

Background imageMay Collection: Girls Friendly Society (GFS) Magazine, 1933

Girls Friendly Society (GFS) Magazine, 1933
Girls Friendly Society (GFS) Magazine, May 1933, with a cover picture of HRH The Princess Royal (Countess of Harewood). Date: 1933

Background imageMay Collection: May

May. Owbridges lung tonic advertising. Young children associated with particular flowers.Date: circa 1904

Background imageMay Collection: Douglas DC-3 G-AGIT BOAC Gothenburg 1946

Douglas DC-3 G-AGIT BOAC Gothenburg 1946
Douglas DC-3 G-AGIT of BOAC at Gothenburg on 12 May 1946 Date: 1946

Background imageMay Collection: Vickers Viscount V745 N7438 Capital Airlines La Guardia 1960

Vickers Viscount V745 N7438 Capital Airlines La Guardia 1960
Vickers Viscount V745 N7438 of Capital Airlines at La Guardia on 4 May 1960. Capital was the first US airline to buy this aircraft type Date: 1960

Background imageMay Collection: Hunting Percival Jet Provost T. 3 1FTS Leeming 1980

Hunting Percival Jet Provost T. 3 1FTS Leeming 1980
Hunting Percival Jet Provost T.3 from 1FTS taking off from RAF Leeming in May 1980 Date: 1980

Background imageMay Collection: Aerospatiale-BAC Concorde F-WTSS Paris Le Bourget 1971

Aerospatiale-BAC Concorde F-WTSS Paris Le Bourget 1971
Aerospatiale - BAC Concorde F-WTSS French prototype at Paris Air Show, Le Bourget in May 1971 Date: 1971



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