24 Collection

Christmas Truce 1914 / Ww1
British and German troops fraternise on the field of battle on Christmas Eve, greeting each other and exchanging goodwill, and are even photographed together

Le Mans Poster
A poster for the 1924 24-hour maotor race at Le Mans, France, billed as the Gran Prix D Endurance. Held on the 14 and 15th June

Poster, Le Mans 24 Hour Rally 1959
Poster, Le Mans 24 Hour Rally, 20-21 June 1959. Date: 1959

HMS Exeter arriving at Plymouth, Second World War, 1940
Photograph showing the arrival of the Royal Navy cruiser HMS Exeter at Plymouth Docks, February 1940. Exeter was returning to Britain for the first time since taking part in the Battle of the River

Battle of Bannockburn
The Scottish army led by Robert the Bruce defeats the invading English army of Edward II

Brooklands Race Poster
A poster for the British equivalent of the Le Mans 24- hour race, the Brooklands Double-twelve hour race

Christmas Truce / 1914 / Ww1
A light of peace in the trenches on Christmas Eve as a German soldier approaches the British lines with a Christmas Tree and small paper lantern

Eggs of 24 Birds
Eggs of two dozen birds - key inclosed

Poster, Le Mans 24 Hour Rally 1961
Poster, Le Mans 24 Hour Rally, 10-11 June 1961. Date: 1961

Poster, Le Mans 24 hour rally 1962
Poster, Le Mans 24 hour rally, 23-24 June 1962. Date: 1962

Consolidated B-24 Liberator Date: 1940s

Consolidated RY-3 B-24 Liberator
RAF Consolidated Ry3 B-24 Liberator C-9 C.Ix / Privateer Flying Date: 1945

NED KELLY/BUSHRANGER/C19
Portrait photograph of Australian bushranger Ned Kelly, taken the day before his hanging at the age of 24. Date: 1880

CELLARIUS, Andreas (1596-1665). Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica. 1661. Fol 24. Hemisphaerium stellatum boreale antiquum. Representation of the Northern Hemisphere

British Airways Concorde G-BOAC takes-off - Heathrow
British Airways Concorde, G-BOAC, takes-off from London Heathrow Airport at 13.01 hours on 24 May 1976 on its first commercial flight to the US. Date: 1976

The King of Ashantis Palace at Kumasi, 1874
The King of Ashantis palace at Kumasi, the Ashanti capital, viewed from the east in 1874 towards the end of the second Ashanti War (1873-74)

The 24 hour Bicycle Race at Herne Hill, 1892
Photograph showing the Cyclists participating in the 24 hour Bicycle race at Herne Hill velodrome, on the 22nd July 1892, shortly before the start. The race was won by F.W

Consolidated B-24 Liberator
RAF Coastal Command Consolidated B-24 Liberator Date: 1940s

One of the first letter boxes erected in London at the corner of Fleet Street and Farringdon Street. Wood engraving from The Illustrated London News, 24 March 1855

This cost a pretty figure by Merlin Enabnit
Pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) posed provocatively in her underwear while examining a string of pearls. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

Fante Soldiers serving with the British against the Ashanti
Soldiers from the Fante tribe who served under the British in their war against the Ashanti empire on the Gold Coast. In 1873

Sardar Afzal Khan, 1882
Engraved portrait of Sardar Afzal Khan, the British envoy to Kabul, Afganistan, pictured in 1882

St Margaret Clitherow
Saint MARGARET CLITHEROW (nee Middleton), respectable but Catholic housewife of York convicted of harbouring priests, crushed to death with those weights 24 March 1586

Pilgrim Fathers Depart
102 Protestants (24 of them women) leave Plymouth for America in the Mayflower. Only 35 were Puritans. The phrase Pilgrim Fathers was first used in 1799

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Poitiers 24 July-7 September 1569. Huguenots under Gaspard de Coligny (1519-1572)

Battle of Solferino
Austrian forces, opposing the unification of Italy, are defeated in a decisive battle at Solferino, near Verona, Italy, by French and Piedmontese forces

Captain Webb 1875
Captain Matthew WEBB is sustained with hot coffee during his first-ever Channel swim

George Wilson / Pedestrian
GEORGE WILSON The " Blackheath Pedestrian", born in Newcastle 24 June 1766. Long distance walker and walking match champion

WW1 Machine gunners
Official photograph, Machine gunners. From an album of 24 photographs, World War One, Western Front (1914-1918), August to December 1918. Date: 1918

Crimean War, castle at Balaklava, 1855 Date: 1855

Sleeping baby
MODEL RELEASED. Sleeping baby being cuddled by her mother. This baby girl is 3 months old

Climbers on Chomolhari, Bhutan, May 1937
Photograph showing two climbers on the 24, 000 ft. Himalayan mountain Chomolhari, near Phari Dzong, Bhutan, 20th May 1937. The photograph, taken by F. Spencer Chapman, shows C.E

Battle of Cluys / Froissar
At the battle of SLUYS, the English fleet of 200 totally defeats the French fleet of 70, capturing or destroying virtually every vessel

Consolidated B-24H Liberator
USAF 854th Bs Bomber Squadron / 491st Bg Bomber Group Consolidated B-24H Liberator Nosed over in Soft Ground at North Picham? Date: 1944

Poster, Jacquelin Le Mans 24 hour race
Motorsport - Jacquelin Le Mans 24 hour race colour poster, 15-16 June 1974. 16 x 24 inches. Date: 1974

Queen Elizabeth II accepts the Honours of Scotland
Queen Elizabeth II accepts the " Honours of Scotland" (the Scottish Crown Jewels) at the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication at St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh, June 24, 1953

Poster, Le Mans 24 Hour Rally 1960
Poster, Le Mans 24 Hour Rally, 25-26 June 1960. Date: 1960

Remains of Zeppelin L32 (LZ74) at Great Burstead, Billericay
The remains of Zeppelin L32 (LZ74) at Great Burstead, Billericay, 24 September 1916. Date: 1916

Ufos / Zamora / Socorro
New Mexico patrolman Lonnie Zamora sees a landed UFO and two occupants; they depart rapidly when he approaches

Olympics / 1932 / Hockey
Hockey: India beats USA by 24 to 1

Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer Date: 1940s

Consolidated B-24A LB-30B Liberator III / 3
Boac Consolidated B-24 Lb-30 Liberator Freighter Parked Exal592 Date: 1940s

Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Crash Damaged Consolidated B-24 Liberator During Rebuild / Repairs and Modifictions at Scottish Aviation at Prestwick, Scotland UK Date: 1940s

Four Australian-built RaF Dassault Mirage III-Os
Four Australian-built, RaF Dassault Mirage III-Os, including A3-24 and A3-39

Apollo 16 lunar rover, artwork
Apollo 16 lunar rover. Artwork of the US astronaut John Watts Young (born 1930) driving a lunar rover on a performance test run on the Moons surface

Poster for 1925 Grand Prix
Poster advertising the third 24 hour Le Mans grand prix at the La Sarthe circuit, 20 to 21 June 1925

Black-out by Merlin Enabnit
Black-haired pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) dressed in a black swimsuit and striking a classic pin up girl pose

Lord Alfred Douglas / 1894
Lord ALFRED BRUCE DOUGLAS writer, friend of Oscar Wilde in 1894, at age 24

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"24: A Journey Through Time and History" Step into the past with "24", a captivating collection of moments that shaped our world. From the heartwarming Christmas Truce of 1914 during World War I, where enemies laid down their weapons to celebrate together, to the awe-inspiring sight of HMS Exeter arriving at Plymouth in 1940 amidst the chaos of the Second World War. Travel further back in time and witness the legendary Battle of Bannockburn, where Scottish forces fought valiantly for their independence. Admire the vintage charm of a Brooklands Race Poster, capturing an era when speed ruled supreme. Uncover tales from Australia's wild west as Ned Kelly, a notorious bushranger from C19th century, leaves his mark on history. Feel your heart race as you imagine yourself participating in Le Mans' thrilling races through a vibrant poster. Experience another poignant moment from WWI with the Christmas Truce - soldiers embracing peace amid conflict. Marvel at nature's wonders with eggs belonging to 24 different bird species - each one unique and precious. Discover aviation milestones with Consolidated RY-3 B-24 Liberator soaring through skies or British Airways Concorde G-BOAC gracefully taking off from Heathrow airport. Immerse yourself in African culture by exploring The King of Ashantis Palace at Kumasi dating back to 1874. Finally, relive an adrenaline-fueled event like no other - The 24-hour Bicycle Race at Herne Hill in 1892; endurance tested under moonlit skies. "24" encapsulates moments that transcend time and remind us how history shapes our present. Join us on this extraordinary journey through pivotal events that have left an indelible mark on humanity's story.