6000 Collection

King George V hauling an express train

The Fox Theatre, Detroit, Michigan - The Auditorium. Opened in 1928 as a flagship movie palace in the Fox Theatres Chain. The first theatre to be designed to incorporate a speaker system for sound

Bristol 156 Beaufighter IV a quartet in quest of their quarry Just under 6, 000 Beaufighters were to be built

King George V at Plymouth, c1930s
King class locomotive number 6000, King George V, can be seen here at the GWRs Millbay Docks in Plymouth. It is seen alongside a Western Nation bus

George Parr, English cricketer, circa 1845
Illustration of George Parr (1826-1891), the cricketer who represented Nottinghamshire, Surrey, Sussex, Kent and the MCC between 1844 and 1870

Forging Press
The steelworks of John Brown & Co, Sheffield, Yorkshire : the 6000 ton forging press

In the Apple Tree, 1890 (oil on canvas)
MMT201541 In the Apple Tree, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Morisot, Berthe (1841-95); 46x55 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

King Geoge V outside the old Swindon Railway Museum, March 1992
Seen here on a low loader awaiting delivery to the Museum

Agatha Christie and husband, reportage photograph on doorstep. From an article, Up the Rebels! - And Others'by Ericus

GWR No. 6000 King George V with the Torbay Express by C.T. Howard

Rita Johnson wearing a smart Dolly Tree suit in 6000 Enemies (1939) with Walter Pidgeon Date: 1939

WHYMPER AT 6000 METRES
Edward Whymper climbs at the height of 6000 metres, in the Andes. Date: 1892

CITIZENS IN TUILERIES
An crowd of 6000 angry citizens force their way into the Tuileries Palace, confront the king and demand that he withdraw his veto on the proposed reforms Date: 20 June 1792

King George V at Birmingham Snow Hill Station, 1927
A view of locomotive no. 6000 King George V at Birmingham Snow Hill Station, 1927. The image shows the bell at the front of the loco and five railway men standing on the platform

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 Glozel Alphabet Tablets
A large clay tablet from Glozel, near Vichy in France inscribed with alphabetical signs. The tablets were said to date back to the Neolithic period

Hans Sachs at Work
HANS SACHS German shoemaker of Nurnberg, poet and meistersinger, author of 6000+ works : he supported Luther and the Reformation. Date: 1494 - 1576

Votive statuette, 6000-1200 BC. Middle East
Votive statuette. Middle East. 6000-1200 BC. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum. Copenhagen. Denmark

Bristol Riot / 1831 / Dawson
In Bristol, where only 6000 of the 104, 000 population had the vote in 1830, a crowd protest against the House of Lords defeat of the Reform Bill by burning 100 houses Date: 31 October 1831

Cartoon, Six thousand years later, WW1
Cartoon, Six thousand years later, showing a prehistoric caveman seeing an airship in the sky as a development of the club in his hand. Date: 1916

British submarine sinks German cruiser by G. H. Davis
A 6000-ton Koln class German cruiser sunk by the British submarine Ursula after she had penetrated into the Elbe estuary. December 1939

HANS SACHS - In memoriam of the German shoemaker, poet and meistersinger from Nurnberg, author of 6000+ works, a supporter of Luther and the Reformation. Date: 1494 - 1576

CM16 0702 Patrick Doyle, Jaguar XJS
Patrick Doyle, Jaguar XJS, 6000, Jaguar Saloon and GT Championship, Classic Sports Car Club, CSCC, Late Summer race Meeting, Donington Park, Sunday, 4th September, 2016, motor sport, nostalgia

Picture No. 10863962
Horse - Mule lying down in alpine meadow about 6000 feet in the swiss alps with the Engelberg valley below. (Equus caballus) Date:

Battle of Palo Alto--May 8th 1846, between 2900 Americans, under Genl. Taylor, and 6000 Mexicans, commanded by Genl. Arista... Date 1846

An oil transport ship
A carrier of the new fuel: the petroleum. An oil transport ship which can carry over 6000 tons of oil fuel. Date: 1910

The Skerryvore Lighthouse, off Argyllshire, 1844
Engraving of the Skerryvore lighthouse, 1844. Built between 1836 and 1843, with 6000 tons of granite, the lighthouse entered service on 1st February 1844

Battle of Magenta - 3
The Austrians lose 6000 men trying to hold on to Magenta, the Piedmontese and French lose 4400 taking it : this dog, mourning a French victim, considers it all stupid

Swiss Lake Dwellers
Swiss lake-dwellers of the Neolithic era

Building a Dolmen
Neolithic folk building a dolmen

Fire at Lake Village
Fire ravages a Swiss lake dwellers settlement

Louis XVI and Citizens
6000 citizens force their way into the Tuileries Palace, demanding that Louis withdraw his veto on reforms : he refuses, but they force him to don the revolutionary cap

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"6000: A Journey Through Time and Achievements" Step aboard as we embark on a captivating journey through history, where the number 6000 unveils remarkable moments that shaped our world. Witness the majestic King George V hauling an express train, its powerful presence commanding admiration and awe. The Fox Theatre in Detroit, Michigan stands tall as an iconic landmark, its grandeur echoing with applause from countless performances held within its walls. In the depths of war-torn skies, the Bristol 156 Beaufighter IV quartet fearlessly embarks on a quest for victory. Meanwhile, King George V graces Plymouth with his regal presence during the vibrant c1930s. Immerse yourself in art's allure as "In the Apple Tree" captivates your senses - an oil painting from 1890 that transports you to a serene orchard bathed in golden hues. Marvel at George Parr, an English cricketer whose skill and dedication epitomize sporting excellence since time immemorial. The rhythmic symphony of a forging press resonates with innovation and progress while Agatha Christie stands poised on her doorstep alongside her husband - a snapshot capturing their intriguing lives beyond her renowned novels. Behold the Wright (Armstrong Siddeley) J65 Sapphire turbojet engine - technological marvel propelling us towards new horizons of aviation prowess. And there it is again; King George V outside Swindon Railway Museum in March 1992 - reminding us of our rich railway heritage. Enter Hans Sachs' workshop where creativity flourishes amidst tools and inspiration; witness craftsmanship at its finest. Finally, GWR No. 6000 King George V majestically leads the Torbay Express - connecting hearts across vast landscapes with speed and elegance. From royal locomotives to artistic masterpieces, courageous athletes to literary legends – these glimpses into history remind us of humanity's boundless potential for greatness.