Accomplishment Collection (page 3)

Charles Lindbergh, American aviator, at Le Bourget Aerodrome, Paris, France, May 1927. Charles Augustus Lindbergh (1902-1974) after completing the first successful solo transatlantic flight

The Hero of the Decade, 1927. Charles A Lindbergh (1902-1974), American aviator who, on 20 May 1927, made the first non-stop solo flight across the Atlantic

The Great Blizzard of June, 1927, New York City, USA, 1927. A ticker tape parade to welcome American aviator Charles A Lindbergh (1902-1974)

Aviators Wiley Post and Harold Gatty in front of Winnie Mae, New York, USA, 1931. Wiley Hadreman Post (1898-1935) and Harold Charles Gatty (1903-1957)

The Wright Brothers testing an early plane at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, USA, c1903. Wilbur (1867-1912) and Orville Wright (1871-1948)

American aviator Glenn Curtiss making the first heavier-than-air flight in his June Bug, 1908
American aviator Glenn Curtiss making his first heavier-than-air flight in his June Bug, 1908. On 4 July 1908 at Hammondsport, New York, Curtiss (1878-1930) won a $25

Charles Fellows with William Hawes, plants a baton on the summit of Mont Blanc, 1827. Included as an insert in A Narrative of an Ascent to the Summit of Mont Blanc by Charles Fellows

University graduates outside Sheffield City Hall, South Yorkshire, 1967. Artist
University graduates outside Sheffield City Hall, South Yorkshire, 1967. Students in robes gather for their graduation ceremony with their families and friends

He Was Quite As Successful as the Real Nightingale, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
He Was Quite As Successful as the Real Nightingale, c1930. An illustration from The Nightingale by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

The Baton of Marshal Jourdan, 1798-1809, c19th century
The Baton of Marshal Jourdan, 1798-1809. Wooden baton covered with blue velvet and decorated with golden eagles. The object belonged to the Marshal Jean-Baptiste Jourdan (1762-1833)

Churchill Before Maestricht, 24 June 1673, (c1880). Artists: Unknown, John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough
Churchill Before Maestricht, 24 June 1673, (c1880). The Siege of Mstricht (11-30 June 1673) ended when Jacques de Fariaux, governor of the Dutch garrison

Kings College, c1841. Artist: Henry Melville
Kings College, c1841. The print shows the theatre with a prizegiving ceremony underway. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices

American aviator Charles Lindbergh and his plane, Spirit of St Louis, c1927 (c1937). In 1927 Charles Augustus Lindbergh (1902-1974) an American aviator, author, inventor, military officer, explorer

Charles Lindbergh checking the engine of his aircraft before his transatlantic flight, 1927 (c1937)
Charles Lindbergh checking the 220 hp Wright Whirlwind engine of his aircraft before his transatlantic flight, 1927 (c1937)

The winner of the £10, 000 prize for the flight from London to Manchester, 1910 (c1937)
The winner of the £ 10, 000 prize for the flight from London to Manchester, 1910 (c1937). Pioneering French aviator Louis Paulhan (1883-1963)

Ready to test instruments for use in the attempt on the words height record in 1935 (c1937). American balloonists Orvil Arson Anderson (1895-1965) and Albert William Stevens (1886-1949)

Captain John Alcock and Lieutenant Arthur Whitten Brown, British aviators, c1919 (c1937). John William Alcock (1892-1919), a Captain in the Royal Air Force

The aeroplane that made the first flight of a circular mile in Great Britain, c1909 (c1937). John Theodore Cuthbert Moore-Brabazon

Before the first flight over Mount Everest, 1933 (c1937). The Everest mail being handed to the pilot of the Westland Wallace aircraft by Colonel PT Etherton

Sketch for Industry and Idleness - Plate X, 1747. Artist: William Hogarth
Sketch for Industry and Idleness - Plate X, 1747. The industrious prentice alderman of London, the idle one brought before him and impeach d by his accomplice, plate X of Industry and Idleness

Sketch for Industry and Idleness - Plate VIII, 1747. Artist: William Hogarth
Sketch for Industry and Idleness - Plate VIII, 1747. The industrious prentice grown rich and sheriff of London. The scene is old Fishmongers Hall

The Industrious Prentice Lord-Mayor of London - Plate 12 from Industry and Idleness, 1747. Artist: William Hogarth
The Industrious Prentice Lord-Mayor of London - Plate 12 from Industry and Idleness, 1747. The industrious apprentice is drawn along Cheapside in his coach watched by Frederick

Le Triomphateur Aux Elections, c1911. Artist: Georges Dupuis
Le Triomphateur Aux Elections, c1911. From The Studio Volume 54. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1911-12]

He could not refrain from shouting in triumph. c1918. William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin (1824-1907), as a boy. From Story-Lives of Great Scientists, by F. J. Rowbotham. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co

J. G. Shaddick, the Celebrated Sportsman, 1806. Artist: Benjamin Marshall
J.G. Shaddick, the Celebrated Sportsman, 1806. Painting held in then National Gallery of Art, Washington. From The Connoisseur Volume 95, edited by Edward Wenham

The Fisher Boy. c1810-1868, (1914). Artist: James Inskipp
The Fisher Boy, (1914). After an original painting by James Inskipp (1790-1868). From The Connoisseur Vol. XXXIX [Otto Limited, London, 1914.]

Roald Amundsen (1872-1928), Norwegian explorer, 1916
Roald Engelbrecht Gravning Amundsen (1872-1928), Norwegian explorer. Amundsen led the first expedition to reach the South Pole, arriving at the Pole in December 1911

Our bag, early 20th century(?)

Land! Land! Land!, Columbus arriving in America, 1492 (late 19th or early 20th century)
Land! Land! Land!, Christopher Columbus arriving in America, 1492 (late 19th or early 20th century). Sponsored by Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain

Cartoon of Managing Director William E Bullock, Singer & Company Ltd?
Cartoon of William E Bullock, Managing Director of Singer & Company Ltd, c1930s(?). Bullock became chairman of the car manufacturing company in 1933 but left three years later after merger talks with

Louis Bleriot on his way to the Savoy Hotel, London, 25 July 1909. French aviator Bleriot (1872-1936) passes cheering crowds after making the first successful powered flight across the Engliah

Louis Bleriot on the pier at Dover after his flight across the English Channel, 25 July 1909. French aviator Bleriot (1872-1936)

Captain Boytons voyage across the Channel, 1875. An Irish-born American showman and adventurer, Paul Boyton became known as the Fearless Frogman for his exploits in long-distance open-water swimming

Picking up the Atlantic cable, 1866 (c1880). An attempt in 1865 by Brunels giant steamship, the Great Eastern to lay a transatlantic telegraph cable ended in failure when the cable snapped

The Mining Business in Four Pictures, 19th century (1937). Artist: Britton & Rey
The Mining Business in Four Pictures, 19th century (1937). From Old California, In Pictures and Story, by Stewart Edward White and published by Doubleday, Doran and Company (New York, 1937)

Plate commemorating WG Graces hundreth century, 1895 (1912). From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

Part of a letter from John Gay to Dean Swift, c1728, (1840). Artist: John Gay
Part of a letter from John Gay to Jonathan Dean Swift, describing the success of the Beggars Opera, c1728, (1840). Illustration from Historical

Sunshine and clouds on Snowdons summit, north Wales, 1936. Sights of Britain, second series of 48 cigarette cards, issued with Senior Service, Junior Member, and Illingworth cigarettes

The Nubian temple of Kalabsheh, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The Nubian temple of Kalabsheh, Egypt, 1905. As Egyptian civilisation gradually spread in the country, the Pharaohs built temples here after the Egyptian style; it is incredible how a country of such

Napoleon Bonaparte on the Bridge at Arcole, 1797. Artist: Antoine-Jean Gros
Napoleon Bonaparte on the Bridge at Arcole, 1797. Gros, Antoine Jean, Baron (1771-1835). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

First test flight of a hot air balloon at Annonay, France, 4 June, 1783 (1890s). Enthusiastic crowds watching the first unmanned test flight by brothers Joseph Michel and Jacques Etienne Montgolfier

The Montgolfier brothers, French ballooning pioneers, (1890s). Joseph Michel (1740-1810) and Jacques Etienne Montgolfier (1745-1799)

Popular Spanish view of Napoleons life, 19th century

The Assumption of the Virgin, c1475-1476. Artist: Francesco Botticini
The Assumption of the Virgin, c1475-1476. In the foreground the Apostles group around the Virgins tomb full of Madonna lilies

Prise de la Porte St Denis le 28th Juillet 1830, Revolution of 1830, Paris
Prise de la Porte St. Denis le 28th Juillet 1830, Revolution of 1830, Paris. The battle at Porte St Denis, between the people and a royal battalion

Vertumnus - Rudolf II, c1590. Artist: Giuseppe Arcimboldi
Vertumnus - Rudolf II, c1590. Rudolph II (1552-1612), Holy Roman Emperor from 1576, as Vertumnus, ancient Roman god of seasons who presided over gardens and orchards

Cardinal Richelieu, c1637, (18th century). Armand Jean Duplessis, Duc de Richelieu (1585-1642), French prelate and statesman

Deliverance of souls from Purgatory, 19th century. An angel is raising a released soul into the presence of the Virgin Mary and the Trinity of God the Father

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"Unveiling the Spirit of Accomplishment: From Billy Fury to John Lennon, Liverpool's Icons Inspire Greatness" Liverpool, a city steeped in artistic and adventurous triumphs, showcases its spirit through various captivating landmarks. The statue of singer-songwriter Billy Fury by Tom Murphy near Albert Dock stands as a testament to his musical legacy that continues to inspire generations. JMW Turner's masterpiece "The Angel Standing in the Sun" transports viewers into an ethereal realm where achievement knows no bounds. Its presence reminds us that true accomplishment lies within our ability to transcend limitations and reach for greatness. Just steps away from the original Cavern Club on Matthew Street, the statue of John Lennon immortalizes his revolutionary impact on music and peace. His words resonate with those who strive for personal fulfillment and leave an indelible mark on society. Bosigran Cliff becomes a canvas for climbers seeking extraordinary feats. As they conquer Raven Wall's classic extreme route, their determination echoes loudly against nature's challenges—a symbol of human resilience and triumph over adversity. Atop Pico de Aneto, the highest peak in the Pyrenees, one witnesses a breathtaking sunrise that illuminates not only the landscape but also one's own potential for reaching new heights. Accomplishment is found when we push ourselves beyond our limits and embrace life's grandest vistas. Mount Kilimanjaro beckons adventurers towards its summit at dawn. A climber gazes towards Mawenzi with unwavering focus—an embodiment of perseverance amidst daunting obstacles—showcasing how they are be found even at Earth's highest points. From Bosigran Cliff, West Penwith offers a mesmerizing view westward towards Cape Cornwall and Lands End—a reminder that they are often rewarded with awe-inspiring panoramas after overcoming arduous journeys. In Formby, Liverpool resides another marvel—the red squirrel—whose survival against all odds serves as a testament to the power of adaptation and resilience.