Images Dated 2021 August

Askers Road House near Dorchester in Dorset pictured at night with a smart car sweeping

Askers Road House near Dorchester in Dorset pictured at night with a smart car sweeping up the drive. Road houses gained in popularity during the inter-war years often offering drinking, dancing, music and sports facilities alongside food and accommodation. Askers was run by Road Houses Ltd, Askerswell Down, Dorchester, Dorset. See picture number 10059057 for the cover design of a promotional leaflet for Askers. Date: c.1930

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An Incident in the Attack on Bomarsund, Crimean War, 21 June 1854

An Incident in the Attack on Bomarsund, Crimean War, 21 June 1854. During the battle a shell landed on board. Charles Davis Lucas threw it back overboard, and it exploded before reaching water. He received the Victoria Cross for saving his ship. Date: 1854

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Professor Dale's balloon adventure at Gibraltar, 1889. An interesting balloon ascent was

Professor Dale's balloon adventure at Gibraltar, 1889. An interesting balloon ascent was performed on 7th December 1889 by the aeronautic Professor Dale and four officers of the British garrison at Gibraltar, taking with them the dog Charlie. 1. The car and its occupants. 2. Landed! 3. En route to Tarifa, accompanied by two Spanish soldiers. Date: 1889

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