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Cardinal Newman Lying in State
The late Cardinal Newman, lying in state in the chapel of the Oratory, Birmingham. John Henry Newman (1801-1890) converted to Catholicism in October 1845 and became a cardinal in May 1879

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Kaman HH-43F Huskie 62-4450 (msn 176), fire-fighting and rescue helicopter. Delivered as a Kaman HH-43B Huskie 62-4450 was converted to an HH-43F by replacing the original piston engine with a

Indian Smoothbore. 656 in musket, Pattern 1858
Indian Smoothbore.656 in musket, Pattern 1858, lock dated 1856.Converted from a Pattern 1853 Enfield rifle-musket in India 1858 (c), this exceptionally rare item was part of an original issue of 10

LMS coach no. 6204 converted to an ambulance train car, 1939
This official photograph of an ambulance train car was taken on behalf of the Swindon Works Drawing Office in October 1939

Percival Proctor 5 after being converted to look like a Junkers Ju87 for the film Battle of Britain

The Meare, Thorpeness, Suffolk. The Meare at Thorpeness is an artificial boating lake. It is the venue for the popular annual Thorpeness Regatta held in August

XH844 started out as a Gloster Javelin F(AW)7 but was converted to a F(AW)9

HMS Glorious cruiser and aircraft carrier, WW1
HMS Glorious, British Royal Navy Courageous-class cruiser during the First World War, rebuilt as an aircraft carrier in the late 1920s. Launched in 1916, sunk in 1940. Date: circa 1920s-1930s

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Smallpox and Vaccination Hospital, Highgate, London
The Highgate Smallpox and Vaccination Hospital, designed by Samuel Daukes, opened in 1850. In around 1896, after a new smallpox hospital opened at South Mimms

Zacchaeus Converted
The calling and conversion of Zacchaus, a publican

Elizabeth Ann Seton
ELIZABETH ANN SETON (nee Bayley) American saint : widowed, she converted to Roman Catholic church, founded religious order and church schools

Biplane bomber converted for passenger use, Middle East
A biplane bomber converted for passenger use, somewhere in the Middle East. A group of passengers can be seen standing in front of the plane

Royal Navy - HMS Bulwark R08, a Commando Carrier, converted from a Centaur-class light fleet aircraft carrier, entering port with decks lined, in March 1973. Date: 1973

Beagle A. 61 Terrier 2 G-ASAC
Beagle A.61 Terrier 2 G-ASAC (msn B.606, ex WE587), of the Airways Aero Club. Auster converted a number of ex- Army aircraft which became the Auster 6B

HMS Courageous, British battlecruiser, WW1
HMS Courageous, British battlecruiser, launched 1916, served during the latter part of the First World War, converted to use as an aircraft carrier during the late 1920s

The Conversion of St. Paul or, The Road to Damascus (oil on canvas)
XMN184714 The Conversion of St. Paul or, The Road to Damascus (oil on canvas) by Cuyp, Aelbert (1620-91); Musee de Picardie, Amiens

Super Constellation 145925 Project Magnet UFO Investigation
A very rare photograph of a modified Super Constellation 145925, fitted with highly sensistive magnetometers. The aircraft was part of the TOP SECRET Project Magnet - a UFO Investigation run by

A Boeing B-17 converted to an airliner by Saab for SILA on its transatlantic services under the designation F-17

HMS Vindictive aircraft carrier, WW1
HMS Vindictive, a Hawkins-class heavy cruiser (then called HMS Cavendish) converted to an experimental aircraft carrier and renamed

Land Rover Dormobile

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Conversion of St Paul on the road to Damascus, as described in the Acts of the Apostles

Barry and Alex Pendray from Hemingford Grey in Cambridgeshire, have converted a double decker bus into a mobile home, 12th April 1977

de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk G-AOUO of Air Service Training. AOUO was purchsed by the Royal Air Force Gliding and Soaring Association in the early 1970s and converted to a Supermunk

United States Air Force - Martin NRB-57D Canberra 53-3973 31 May 1956 accepted by the 4080 Strategic Reconnaissance Wing 1959-61: AFSC. Converted to WB-57D

United States Air Force - Convair B-36A Peacemaker 44-92015 (msn 12) This aircraft was the first B-36 delivery to an operational unit when it taxied under its own power from Air Force Plant 4 to

Northrop T-38A-10-NO Talon 58-1194, Buzz Number TF-194. The first production aircraft, with the rear cockpit canopy blanked off for flight testing

United States Air Force - Fairchild C-123K Provider 55-4548
United States Air Force Fairchild C-123K Provider 55-4548 (msn 20209) at McClellan AFB. Built as a Fairchild C-123B-14-FA Provider

Bristow Helicopters Westland WS-55 series 1 Whirlwind G-APWO (msn WA299), at Redhill. Later converted to Series 3 in 1966, sold in Iran as EP-HAG. Date: circa 1960

Goods vehicle converted into an ambulance ward car, c. 1940
This photograph shows an interior view of a goods vehicle that has been converted into an ambulance ward car. The basic slatted bunks held up by chains look to offer little in the way of comfort

Old Guild houses in the Market Square or Markt, Bruges, Belgium
Guild houses converted into restaurants at sunset in the Market Square or Markt, Bruges, Belgium

An artists impression of the Tarrant Tabor in flight. Originally intended for long-distance bombing, the aircraft was to be converted into a commercial passenger carrier for up to 100 passengers

MFB and LCC-LFB Shooters Hill fire station
Converted from a former police station and opened in 1879, Shooters Hill fire station remained at this site (Old Police Station, Well Hall Road) until 1912 when the new Shooters Hill fire station

HMS Triumph (R16)
Royal Navy - HMS Triumph (R16), fleet support ship. Formerly a Colossus-class light fleet aircraft carrier, Triumph was converted to a Support Ship in the late 1960s and was de-commissioned in 1975

HMS Bonaventure - an Astraea-Class second-class cruiser
Royal Navy - HMS Bonaventure, an Astraea-Class second-class cruiser of the Royal Navy, ordered as part of the eight-ship Astraea class under the Naval Defence Act of 1889

Wheatsheaf Inn - National Childrens Home, Edgworth
Children stand outside the former Wheatsheaf Inn at Edgworth, Lancashire. In 1872, the building was converted to form the nucleus of a branch of the National Childrens Home. Date: early 1900s

Beagle A. 61 Terrier G-ASAC Airways Aero Club Rearsby
Auster converted a number of ex- Army aircraft which became the Auster 6B. When the company became part of Beagle Aircraft in 1960 it was renamed the Beagle A.61 Terrier

Bristol Beaufighter TT Mk. 10 RD758, Bahrain
Built as a Beaufighter TF.X (Torpedo Fighter version) RD758 was converted to a TT.X, for target towing Date: 1956

Lady Stradbroke, nursing matron at Henham Hall, WW1
Lady Stradbroke, formerly Helena Fraser and wife of George Rous, 3rd Earl of Stradbroke, pictured with three nurses at the family home of Henham Hall in Suffolk

Dalis House
This is the house of the surrealist artist, Salvador Dali, in Port Lligat, at the foot of the Spanish Pyrenees on the Mediterranean. It was converted from four fishermens cottages

Residential buildings of medieval castle converted into country house, beside river with watermill and weir, Warwick Castle, River Avon, Warwick, Warwickshire, England, August

Oxford Canal Motor Boat
Holidays afloat! The converted narrow boat Mabel, with its crew of happy holidaymakers, on passage between locks, from Braunston to Oxford, Oxford Canal, Napton, Warwickshire. Date: 1960s

HMS Empress aircraft carrier, WW1
HMS Empress, British Royal Navy aircraft carrier during the First World War. Launched 1907 as a cross-channel steamer, converted as aircraft carrier 1914, based at Harwich, then Queenstown

Convair CV-240-27 N95 (msn 331, ex ET-29C 52-1092), of the Federal Aviation Administration flying unit, at the 1975 International Air Tattoo, RAF Greenham Common

Tennessee Air National Guard - Boeing KC-97L Stratotanker O-53-0315 (msn 17097) Built as a KC-97G-29-BO, then to KC-97G-145-BO and converted to KC-97L. Date: 1960s

The Conversion of St. Augustine (tempera on panel)
XIR173406 The Conversion of St. Augustine (tempera on panel) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro) (c.1387-1455); 22.5x34.5 cm; Musee d Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg

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"Transformed through Time: Stories of Remarkable Conversions" The iconic Volkswagen VW Kombi, once a symbol of hippie culture, now converted into a trendy camper van for adventurous souls. From battlefield to display case, the Indian Smoothbore. 656 musket, Pattern 1858 underwent conversion as a historical artifact preserving tales of war and valor. Witness the remarkable transformation of LMS coach no. 6204 into an ambulance train car during the tumultuous year of 1939, serving as a lifeline in times of crisis. The Percival Proctor 5 takes on new wings after being converted from its original purpose, soaring through the skies with renewed vigor and purpose. Cardinal Newman Lying in State - an awe-inspiring sight capturing the essence of spiritual conversion and devotion that touched countless lives. XH844's journey began as a Gloster Javelin F (AW)7 but was converted into something greater - an emblematic aircraft representing innovation and progress. HMS Glorious cruiser turned aircraft carrier played a pivotal role during WW1 when it was transformed to accommodate airborne warriors defending freedom at sea. Step back in time at Smallpox and Vaccination Hospital in Highgate, London – witness how this place evolved from treating deadly diseases to promoting health through vaccination campaigns. Zacchaeus Converted – an inspiring biblical tale reminding us that change is possible for all; redemption awaits those who seek it earnestly. Elizabeth Ann Seton's life took an extraordinary turn when she embraced her faith wholeheartedly – her story serves as inspiration for those seeking personal transformation against all odds. Volkswagen VW Kombi - reborn with modern features while retaining its nostalgic charm; experience the perfect blend of classic design and contemporary convenience.