27th Collection

The Canadians at Ypres - William Barnes Wollen
The Canadians at Ypres 1915 - This depicts the Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry at Bellewaerde Ridge on 8th May 1915

Edmund Hillary & Tensing
Sir Edmund Hillary with Tenzing Norgay after their successful attempt to scale Mount Everest in Nepal on 29th May 1953. The legendary mountaineer died in January 2008

Savoy Hotel, London
An impression by W. Walcot of the Savoy Hotel, Strand, London in 1927

Tatler front cover: Duchess of York and Princess Elizabeth
The Tatler front cover featuring a photograph of the Duchess of York (later Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother) with Princess Elizabeth of York (later Queen Elizabeth II) taken in July 1927

View of the luxurious reading room onboard the Titanic
A view of one of the many luxurious interior features of the Titanic; the reading and writing room. First class passengers travelled in style onboard the Titanic, having free use of the gym

The great international university boat race On the river Thames (England) from Putney to Mortlake 4 miles 2 furlongs August 27th 1869

Charles Lightoller
Second Officer of the Titanic, who miraculous survived and gave evidence to the Sentorial Committee in New York

Italian Alpini climbing Monte Adamello
Italian Alpini troops forming a zig-zag line as they ascend Monte Adamello during their Alpine struggle against the Austrians in World War I

Statue of Djoser. Egyptian art
Seated statue of King Djoser. 2611 BC. Detail. Egyptian art. Old Kingdom. Sculpture on rock. EGYPT. CAIRO. Cairo. Egyptian Museum. Proc: EGYPT. CAIRO. Saqqara

The Canadians at Ypres, 1915, depicting the Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry at Bellewaerde Ridge on 8th May 1915

Neanderthal Man
An illustration of Neanderthal man 500, 000 years ago based on a skeleton found at La Chapelle-aux-Saints in 1908. It had been proven since then that man was by no means in the gorilla stage

Mount Etna erupting, 2012 C016 / 4639
Mount Etna erupting, 2012. Mount Etna is an active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy. Photographed on 27th April 2012

The Battle of Majuba Hill
The Transvaal War: the Battle of Majuba Hill. Majuba Hill was the main battle of the First Boer War, and one which the British resoundingly lost

Sunbeam motor car advertisement
A colour advertisement for Sunbeam car and aircraft engines. A sunbeam car can be seen in the foreground with an aeroplane flying overhead

Bryan Guinness with his wife Diana
A photograph of Bryan Guinness and his new wife Diana on their honeymoon at Taormina

German bomb damage in Colchester
A photograph of Quartermaster-Sergeant Radjohn and his wife and baby son among the wreckage in their back-yard caused by a German bomb in February 1915

US Election Campaign1908
Fierce campaigning by the two presidential nominees of 1908, William J Bryan and William Taft; Taft became the 27th president

Lord Balcarres MP, Vanity Fair, Spy
DAVID ALEXANDER EDWARD LINDSAY, 27th Earl of Crawford and 10th Earl of BALCARRES (1871-1940), styled Lord Balniel between 1880 and 1913. British Conservative politician and art connoisseur

Tupiza, Bolivia - The 27th October 1810 Society, pictured in 1897. The Society commemorated the Battle of Cotagaita, fought during the Bolivan War of Independence

Pianola
Advertisement for the Pianola, the automatic piano-player from the Orchestrelle Company of Regent Street

The Atlantis Hotel - Pool - Cabana Club, Miami Beach, USA
The Atlantis Hotel - Pool - Cabana Club, 27th Street, Miami Beach, Florida, USA Date: 1955

Regimental Sports - 27th Inniskillings, Tianjin, China
Regimental Sports - 27th Inniskillings, Tianjin, Northern China - 13th May 1911. Western nations were permitted to garrison the area to ensure open access to Beijing

Battle of Canal du Nord, Tanks of A Company 7th Battalion parked after capturing Bourlon Village, 27th September

Cunard White Star, RMS Queen Mary, engineers log
Cunard White Star, RMS Queen Mary engineers log, detailing voyage no.1 (27 May 1936, Captain Sir Edgar Britten RD RNR) to no.87 (12 July 1942, Captain J G Bisset)

Captain John Treasure Jones Archive - two awards
Captain Treasure Jones Archive - Queen Mary 50th Anniversary presentation with personalised plaque to celebrate Captain Treasure Jones Unforgettable voyage aboard the majestic Queen Mary luxury

White Star Line, RMS Olympic, photo with handwriting and signatures. Abstract of logs dated 29 September 1920, 27 October 1920 and 17 November 1920. Date: 1920

Battle of Pirot ends, Serbo-Bulgarian War
Serbian soldiers take a last stand at the Battle of Pirot, 26th-27th November 1885, during the Serbo-Bulgarian War. The battle ended with a Bulgarian victory, consolidating their victory in the war

Battle of Pirot, Serbo-Bulgarian War
The Battle of Pirot, 26th-27th November 1885, during the Serbo-Bulgarian War. The battle ended with a Bulgarian victory, consolidating their victory in the war

Socialist Meeting, East End, London
The Socialist Sunday Meetings in the East End, London. We see a comparative view of Dod Street on a normal Sunday, compared with the same street during the socialist demonstration of Sunday

Funerary stele of Hefrer. Egypt
Funerary stele of Hefrer. Painted limestone. 26th-early 27th dynasties. Late Period. C. 600-500 BC. Probably from Abydos, Egypt. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

Grave of Charles James Brenan
The grave and headstone of Colour Sergeant Charles James Brenan of the 27th Inniskillings who departed this life at Tientsin (now Tianjin in China) on 28th December 1909, aged 37 years

Dornier C-146A Wolfhound 10-3068
United States Air Force - Dornier C-146A Wolfhound 10-3068 (MSN 3068, Do328-110), of Special Operations Command. 27th SOW, 524th SOS. Date: circa 2011

Seve Ballesteros & Jose-Maria Olazabal 27th Ryder Cup Date: 25 September 1987

The American Bridge, Vierstraat, Belgium
The bridge crosses the small stream the Kemmelbeek. In the August 1918 offensive the centre line of the attacking American 27th Division crossed over this bridge, hence its local name of American

American 27th & 30th Divisions Monument, Vierstraat, Belgium Date: 2016

New Forth Road Bridge - just before opening - October, 1936
The New Forth Bridge (the Kincardine Road Bridge), Scotland - just before opening - 27th October, 1936. At the time, the centre swing span was the longest in Europe

USAF - North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
United States Air Force - North American Rockwell OV-10A-1-NH Bronco 66-13559 (msn 305-8), at at Sembach Air Base. July 1976 with 601st Tactical Control Wing at Sembach Air Base

Battle of Busaco, Peninsula War. The Duke of Wellington defeats Massena Date: 27th September 1810

27TH IPU CONFERENCE
Delegates listen attentively at the 27th conference of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (established in 1889) held in Bucharest, Romania Date: 1931

March of Unemployed Men and Women - Demo in Hyde Park
The National Hunger March of September October 1932 was the largest of a series of hunger marches in Britain in the 1920s and 1930s

Duchess of York - Toc H League of Helpers - lighting lamps
Elizabeth the Duchess of York (later Elizabeth the Queen Mother 1900-2002) lighting lamps at the Toc H League of Helpers Festival and lamplighting Ceremonial at the Royal Albert Hall

William Howard Taft, 1857 a 1930. 27th President of the United States of America
William Howard Taft, 1857 - 1930. 27th President of the United States of America. From Hutchinsons History of the Nations, published 1915

WW1 - U-Boats attack, Varna in Bulgaria, 27th October 1915
WW1 - The drawing is from a German paper showing German submarines and Bulgarian war-ships going out against the Russians

Chechen Resitance fighter Abrek Zelimkhan killed
On 10th October 1905 Russian police shot into a crowd during a strike at an industrial plant in Grozny, Chechnya, killing 17 people

Ancient Egyptian numerals, 19th century C016 / 2823
Ancient Egyptian numerals. 19th-century table showing the hieroglyphic, demotic (enchorial) and hieratic numbers used by the Ancient Egyptians during the third and second millennia BC

The probable extent of damage to the Titanic
An illustration depicting the damage that the iceberg was thought to have caused to the bow of the Titanic. Date: 27th April 1912

Lowering the Titanic life boats
A view of the mechanism by which the Titanic lifeboats were lowered, showing a pair of Welin Davits on board. The Davit, an invention by Mr Axel Welin, could be found on most passenger liners

William Howard Taft, 1857 - 1930. 27th President of the United States of America. From Hutchinson s

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"27th: A Journey Through Time and Achievements" Step into history with the Canadians at Ypres, as depicted by William Barnes Wollen's powerful artwork. Feel the bravery and resilience of those who fought for their country. Embark on an epic adventure alongside Edmund Hillary and Tensing, conquering the mighty Mount Everest. Witness their determination and triumph in reaching new heights. Experience luxury at its finest within the opulent Savoy Hotel in London. Indulge in elegance and sophistication that has captivated guests for generations. Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of fashion through David Wright's iconic illustration "Just Dandy. " Celebrate style, confidence, and timeless charm. Marvel at royalty gracing the Tatler front cover – The Duchess of York and Princess Elizabeth radiating grace, poise, and regal allure. Transport yourself to a bygone era aboard the Titanic's luxurious reading room. Admire its grandeur while imagining tales whispered among its exquisite surroundings. Feel the adrenaline rush as rowers compete fiercely during the great international university boat race on River Thames. Witness strength, teamwork, and unyielding spirit. Discover Charles Lightoller's remarkable story - from surviving Titanic's tragic sinking to becoming a hero who saved lives amidst chaos. His courage inspires us all. Witness Italian Alpini scaling Monte Adamello with unwavering determination. Their mountaineering skills showcase human resilience against nature’s challenges. Admire Egyptian artistry through Djoser's statue – a testament to ancient civilization’s architectural brilliance that continues to awe us today Uncover our ancestral past as we delve into Neanderthal Man’s existence - a glimpse into humanity’s evolution throughout time immemorial Celebrate Lord Balcarres MP featured in Vanity Fair by Spy - his influence shaping politics with wit, intellect, and charisma.