Telescope Gallery

Peninsular War, with riflemen of 95th Reg

An action during the Peninsular War, with riflemen of 95th (Rifle) Regiment acting as snipers, 1810 (c).Watercolour attributed to Denis Dighton, 1810 (c).Staff officers in the foreground viewing the scene through a telescope, 1810 (c).Associated with Peninsular War (1808-1814). Date: 1810

© The National Army Museum / Mary Evans Picture Library

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Inside the Dome of Discovery, Festival of Britain, London

General view inside the Dome of Discovery, part of the Festival of Britain site on the South Bank, London. This part of the exhibition covered Britain's conquest of the physical world through exploration and science. At the time this huge aluminium dome was the largest in the world, with a diameter of 365 feet. It contained several stairs and an escalator, a large telescope, a totem pole, and a model of the stern of Captain Cook's ship, the Endeavour.
early 1951

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

1916 British Army issue telescope with broad arrow

1916 British Army issue telescope with broad arrow, manufactured by T. T. & H. Limited, No. 11801. TEL SIG (Mk.IV), ALSO G.S., together with low and high lenses, in leather case. Measurement - 11.5 closed and 36 open. Together with a 1916 telescope stand manufactured by Laing Wharton Limited, London - No. 3072. Length - 36.5'. Both items are in excellent condition. Firearms & Equipment

© David Cohen Fine Art/Mary Evans Picture Library