Chief Collection

IROQUOIS CREATION MYTH. Sky Woman. A depiction of the Iroquois creation myth. Oil on canvas, 1936, by Ernest Smith

Chief Scout Lord Baden Powell by David Jagger Date: 1929

HRH The Duke of Connaught (colour litho)
613172 HRH The Duke of Connaught (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: HRH The Duke of Connaught, A future Commander-in-Chief, 17 June 1876)

Geronimo (1829 - 1909), War Chief of the White Mountain Apache [in 1905]

The Cherokee chief Kanagagota (Standing Turkey) painted, 1762, in London by Francis Parsons
PARSONS: CHEROKEE, 1762. The Cherokee chief Kanagagota (Standing Turkey) painted, 1762, in London by Francis Parsons

Lord Baden-Powells House in the Woods
Campsite of Lord Baden-Powell, described as My house in the Woods. Arrows with descriptions point to areas described as rooms. Arrow labelled bathroom points to nearby lake. circa 1910s

Great Orders of Knighthood and other high decorations
Insignia of the chief orders following in importance that of the Garter. The ribbons are represented by the backgrounds, except in the Order of Merit, and that of the Companions of Honour. Date: 1937

Tecumseh, Native American chief of the Shawnee tribe
Tecumseh (Tecumtha, Tekamthi, 1768-1813), Native American Indian chief of the Shawnee tribe. He became the chief spokesman for the Indians of the Ohio Valley

The Macnab, 1802. (1922). Artist: Henry Raeburn
The Macnab, 1802. A portrait of Francis Macnab (1734-1816), landowner and 16th chief of Clan Macnab. From The Connoisseur Volume LXIII [Otto Limited, London, 1922.]

GERONIMO (1829-1909). American Apache leader. Photographed in 1887

PETALESHARO II (1823-1874). Also known as Man Chief. Chaui or Grand Pawnee Native American chief. Photographed at the James E. McClees studio in Washington, D.C. 1858

Thomas Cromwell Earl of Essex, painted by Holbein. Thomas Cromwell, 1st Earl of Essex, KG, PC (c)
Thomas Cromwell Earl of Essex, painted by Holbein. Thomas Cromwell, 1st Earl of Essex, KG, PC (c. 1485(1) - 28 July 1540), known as 1st Baron Cromwell of Wimbledon between 1536 and 1540

VIRGINIA MAP, 1612. Captain John Smiths map of Virginia, 1612

Albert Kesselring
ALBERT KESSELRING Chief of the General Staff of the Luftwaffe : condemned at Nuremberg for action in Italy but imprisoned, and eventually pardoned

Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding, WW2
Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding during WW2 - he was the builder and Commander-in-Chief of Fighter Command from 1936 to November 1940 (until the end of the Battle of Britain). Date: 1941

Supermarine test pilots at High Post Aerodrome in March?
Supermarine test pilots at High Post Aerodrome in March 1946: From left: Flt Lt P. Wigley DFC, Sqn Ldr W.J.G. Morgan DFC, Lt Cdr Jeffrey K. Quill AFC, Chief Test Pilot; Flt Lt Leslie R

VICTORIO (1825-1880). Apache Native American chief. Photographed in 1877

CHEYENNE CHIEF, c1910. The Cheyenne chief Two Moons. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, c1910

SITTING BULL (1834-1890). Sioux Native American leader

Little Turtle / Miami
Chief of the Miami tribe who led a number of raids on settlers in the Northwest Territory. He was forced to sign the Treaty of Greenville in 1795

Sitting Bear - Arikara, 1908. Artist: John Andrew & Son
Sitting Bear - Arikara, 1908. The Arikara are a semi-nomadic Native American tribe who lived on the plains of South Dakota. Their population was decimated by smallpox in the 1830s

Flying Scotsman - LNER High-pressure Compound Express Locomotive No. 10, 000 leaving Waverley Station, Edinburgh, Scotland - designed by Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley

Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts - British Military
Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts (18321914), Anglo-Irish soldier and one of the most successful commanders of the Victorian era - notable for his actions during the African wars

TECUMSEH (1768-1813). Native American chief of the Shawnee tribe. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

Conrad von Hotzendorf, Austro-Hungarian Army, WW1
Count Franz Conrad von Hotzendorf (1852-1925), Chief of the General Staff of the Austro-Hungarian Army at the outbreak of the First World War. Seen here with his Chief of Staff, General Muller

CHIEF JOSEPH (1840?-1904). American Nez Perce Native American chief

QUANAH PARKER (1845?-1911). Native American Kwahadi Comanche leader. Photographed c1895

NATCHES (c1856-1919). Also known as Naiche. Son of Cochise and chief of the Chiricahua Apaches. Photograph, c1884

Tomochichi and his son
Yamacraw chief Tomo-chichi Mico and his son. Hand-colored woodcut of an illustration

American Indians. Sitting Bull, Chief of the Sioux
Portrait of Sitting Bull with elaborate feathered head dress reaching to the ground. Sitting Bull lead the resistance against the Americans which culminated in the defeat of General Custer

Treaty of Waitangi
The Treaty of Waitangi: Maori chiefs recognise British sovereignty and New Zealand becomes part of the British Empire. This was designed to guarantee land rights to the Maoris

Baden-Powell / Chief Scout
LORD ROBERT STEPHENSON SMYTH BADEN-POWELL English army and Chief scout

The cacique of Tabasco presents to Hernan Cortes twenty Indian and between they Dona Marina. Engraving, 1825. Colored

Sioux Indian Chief - Hollow Horn Bear (18501913) - a BruleIakota leader during the Indian Wars on the Great Plains of the United States. Date: 1906

Maori Chieftain, New Zealand. Date: circa 1910s

Picture No. 10760372
Chief Lttle Hawk photo 1904 - North American Indian wearing feather headdress Date:

Aerial view of Wanstead from a balloon - 1909
Perhaps the chief interest in this photograph is the actual passing of a balloon under the basket of the one from which this picture was taken

George Beaumont with manual fire engine, Pinner
George Beaumont, Chief Officer of the Pinner Voluntary Fire Brigade, with a manual fire engine which was kept at Waxwell Lane, Pinner, having previously been housed at The Hall

LCC-LFB Massey Shaw fireboat at Blackfriars
The Massey Shaw was built in 1935 by the J Samuel White company at Cowes, Isle of Wight. She was built to a London County Council design, and cost around £ 18, 000 to build

Near Zebug, Gozo, Malta. 4 July 1891

SHAKA ZULU (c1787-1828). Portrait thought to be of Shaka, chief of Zulu clan in South Africa: lithograph, 19th century

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Red Cloud, or Mahpiua Luta, Oglala Sioux chief, in quilwork shirt, 1890s. Albertype reproduction of a photograph

Crow chief
Crow Indian chief in a traditional war bonnet and clothing, circa 1900. Digitally colored halftone of a photograph

Little Bear - Chief of the Cree - Montana, USA
Little Bear - Chief of the Cree Indian Tribe - Montana, USA

British Empire Marketing Board poster - Takoradi Harbour
Native Chiefs in Palaver, Takoradi Harbour in Ghana, West Africa. Native chiefs meeting a British official or governor of the area during a period when large parts of Africa still formed part of

Admiral Philip Louis Vian
A portrait of Admiral Philip Louis Vian, Commander-in-Chief, Royal Navy Home Fleet. Born in 1864, Vian had served on several Royal Navy ships during World War I

The first Hawk XX154 in the air for the first time
The first Hawk, XX154, in the air for the first time on 21 August 1974 with chief test pilot, Duncan Simpson, at the controls. The flight from the flight test centre at Dunsfold lasted 53 minutes

Coastguards and civilians of Leysdown, Isle of Sheppey
Commemorative postcard, Heroes All! Five brave coastguards and two civilians of Leysdown, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, who rescued 20 members of the 2nd Walworth Boy Scouts Troop who got into difficulties

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"Leadership Legacies: From Chief Scout Lord Baden Powell to Geronimo and Beyond" Chief Scout Lord Baden Powell: A visionary leader who founded the Boy Scouts movement, leaving an indelible mark on youth development worldwide. Unveiling the Iroquois Creation Myth: Sky Woman's tale, a captivating depiction of ancient Native American beliefs and their connection to nature. Geronimo: The fearless Apache leader whose name became synonymous with bravery and resistance against oppression in 19th-century America. Lord Baden-Powell's House in the Woods: Exploring the tranquil retreat that inspired one of history's greatest advocates for outdoor education and character-building. PETALESHARO II - Man Chief of the Pawnee Nation: Discovering the life and legacy of this revered Native American chief, known for his wisdom and leadership among his people. Thomas Cromwell Earl of Essex - A Portrait by Holbein: Delving into the intriguing persona of this influential British statesman during King Henry VIII's reign. Tecumseh - Shawnee Tribe's Resilient Chief: Uncovering the story behind this remarkable Native American leader who fought valiantly for tribal unity against encroaching settlers. Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding - WW2 Heroic Strategist: Recognizing the brilliant mind behind Britain's successful defense during World War II, ensuring victory through innovative air tactics. Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts - British Military Legend: Celebrating a distinguished military career marked by strategic brilliance and unwavering dedication to service. Captain John Smiths' Virginia Map (1612): Tracing early colonial exploration through this historic map that reveals Captain Smith's pioneering efforts in charting Virginia’s uncharted territories. Flying Scotsman – LNER High-pressure Compound Express Loco.