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Background imageDesigned Collection: Advertising bookmark, August, designed by Walter Crane

Advertising bookmark, August, designed by Walter Crane for Scottish Widows Fund Life Assurance Society Date: late 19th century

Background imageDesigned Collection: Advertising bookmark, January, designed by Walter Crane

Advertising bookmark, January, designed by Walter Crane for Scottish Widows Fund, Life Assurance Society Date: late 19th century

Background imageDesigned Collection: Advertising bookmark, April, designed by Walter Crane

Advertising bookmark, April, designed by Walter Crane for Scottish Widows Fund (Mutual) Life Assurance Society Date: late 19th century

Background imageDesigned Collection: Summit HM-5 NX25332

Summit HM-5 NX25332 (msn 1), designed by Howell Miller to use the Vidal bonded plastic-plywood process, seen on 27 June 1942

Background imageDesigned Collection: There's A Boy Coming Home On Leave

There's A Boy Coming Home On Leave
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for There's A Boy Coming Home On Leave, words and music by Jimmy Kennedy. Designed around a photograph of soldiers returning home. Date: circa 1940

Background imageDesigned Collection: WW2, Ration Book Christmas Card

WW2, Ration Book Christmas Card
A WW2 Christmas greetings card designed as a ration book, offering best wishes free of charge, and unlimited rations inside. Date: 1940

Background imageDesigned Collection: WW2 Greetings Card, Sent To A Soldier

WW2 Greetings Card, Sent To A Soldier
A WW2 greetings card complete with a ribbon, designed to be sent to a young soldier. The illustration portrays a young serviceman inside a horseshoe, symbolising good fortune. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageDesigned Collection: British Silent Screen actress Flora Le Breton, 1922

British Silent Screen actress Flora Le Breton, 1922
A portrait of the famous British Silent Screen actress Flora Le Breton, 1922 (aslo a famous ballroom dancer) as seen in the Stuart Blackton film The Gypsy Cavalier with Georges Carpentier

Background imageDesigned Collection: HMS Courageous

HMS Courageous
Royal Navy - HMS Courageous (pennant number 50'), in August 1938. HMS Courageous was the lead ship of her class of three battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First World War

Background imageDesigned Collection: Imperial Airways Scylla Air Liner Saloon

Imperial Airways Scylla Air Liner Saloon - flirst flight in 1934, retired in 1940. A British four-engined 39-seat biplane airliner designed and built by Short Brothers Date: circa 1935

Background imageDesigned Collection: HMS Hermes 95, aircraft carrier

HMS Hermes 95, aircraft carrier
Royal Navy - HMS Hermes 95, a British aircraft carrier, the world's first ship to be designed as an aircraft carrier. Date: circa 1938

Background imageDesigned Collection: HMS Pegasus (ex HMS Ark Royal)

HMS Pegasus (ex HMS Ark Royal)
Royal Navy - HMS Pegasus (ex HMS Ark Royal) at A Spithead re in 1938. HMS Pegasus was re-named from the 1914 HMS Ark Royal seaplane carrier

Background imageDesigned Collection: Transland Ag-2 N8330H and N8831H

Transland Ag-2 N8330H and N8831H
Transland Ag-2 N8830H and N8831H, 1st and 2nd prototypes. For some years after World War II the Transland Aircraft Company of Torrance, California, a division of Hi Shear Rivet Tool Co

Background imageDesigned Collection: Transland Ag-2 N8330H

Transland Ag-2 N8330H, the first prototype in flight. For some years after World War II the Transland Aircraft Company of Torrance, California, a division of Hi Shear Rivet Tool Co

Background imageDesigned Collection: White Star Line, RMS Olympic, with crane, on postcard (back)

White Star Line, RMS Olympic, with crane, on postcard (back)
White Star Line, RMS Olympic, rare original postcard by Walton of Belfast, either 1910 or 1911 - as seen here, it was posted from Northern Ireland much later, in 1939

Background imageDesigned Collection: White Star Line, RMS Olympic, with crane, on a postcard

White Star Line, RMS Olympic, with crane, on a postcard
White Star Line, RMS Olympic, rare original postcard by Walton of Belfast, either 1910 or 1911 (posted from Northern Ireland much later)

Background imageDesigned Collection: Poster, Air France, Paris to New York

Poster, Air France, Paris to New York
Travel poster, designed by Vincent Guerra, Air France, Paris to New York. Alepee et Cie, Paris, strong colours backed onto linen. 39ins. 24ins. Date: 1951

Background imageDesigned Collection: Poster, Winter Holiday in the Sun, Brisbane, Australia

Poster, Winter Holiday in the Sun, Brisbane, Australia
Travel poster, designed by Percival Albert (Percy) Trompf (1902?1964), A Winter Holiday in the Sun, Brisbane, River City of the North, Queensland, Australia, David Whyte, Brisbane. 39ins. 25ins

Background imageDesigned Collection: WW2 Q-Ship And Royal Navy Radio

WW2 Q-Ship And Royal Navy Radio
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a lady wearing a pink dress, standing on the deck of a Q-ship

Background imageDesigned Collection: Late-Baroque mausoleum of Marshal Maurice de Saxe

Late-Baroque mausoleum of Marshal Maurice de Saxe
The grand late-Baroque mausoleum of Marshal Maurice de Saxe (Maurice, Count of Saxony) (1777), created by Jean-Baptiste Pigalle in St Thomas Church (Eglise Saint-Thomas, Thomaskirche) in Strasbourg

Background imageDesigned Collection: A. S. Knight Ltd Advertisement

A. S. Knight Ltd Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for A. S. Knight Ltd. accredited agents for a number of artists listed in the lower portion. The image shows a knight riding a strong war horse

Background imageDesigned Collection: Blackburn B-88 YB. 1 WB797

Blackburn B-88 YB. 1 WB797
Blackburn B-88 YB.1 WB797, demonstrating single-engined flight at the SBAC Farnborough International Air Show held from 5-10 September 1950

Background imageDesigned Collection: Construction of the Queensway Mersey Tunnel

Construction of the Queensway Mersey Tunnel
The Queensway tunnel is a road tunnel under the River Mersey, between Liverpool and Birkenhead. Construction began in 1925

Background imageDesigned Collection: Bathroom Interior, Sidcup

Bathroom Interior, Sidcup
An architectural interior illustration of a bathroom designed for a house in an estate at Sidcup, London. Date: circa 1931

Background imageDesigned Collection: New Ideal Homesteads Illustration

New Ideal Homesteads Illustration
A front cover illustration for a New Ideal Homesteads Ltd catalogue on the Marlborough and Montrose Park Estates, Sidcup. The 1931 Super Home, designed by a woman, for a woman. Date: circa 1931

Background imageDesigned Collection: House At Erskine Hill, Hampstead Garden Suburb

House At Erskine Hill, Hampstead Garden Suburb
A photograph which shows a general view of a house at Erskine Hill, Hampstead Garden Suburb, designed by the English architect, Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageDesigned Collection: The Ruberoid Co Advertisement

The Ruberoid Co Advertisement
An advertisement for the Ruberoid Co. Ltd. manufacturer of roofing products, specifically, Ruberoid strip slates. The photograph shows a summer bungalow at West Bay, Bridport

Background imageDesigned Collection: Roehampton Housing Estate

Roehampton Housing Estate
A photograph of some buildings at the Roehampton Housing Estate, Huntingfield Road from Swinburne Road. The buildings were designed by architect George Topham Forrest. Date: circa 1924

Background imageDesigned Collection: Elo Asbestos Panels Advertisement

Elo Asbestos Panels Advertisement
An advertisement for Elo Asbestos Panels Ltd. the photographs showcase an entrance hall and stairway that have been given the Elo treatment, with fireproof, damp and rotproof panelling

Background imageDesigned Collection: Cyril Arthur Farey Houses

Cyril Arthur Farey Houses
A pair of architectural illustrations showing some proposed houses designed by the architect Cyril Arthur Farey. One at Oxhey, Watford, the other at Hampstead. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageDesigned Collection: Sarisberie Kingston Hill

Sarisberie Kingston Hill
A photograph of a house named Sarisberie at Kingston Hill, Surrey, designed by architect Harold Edward Moss. Date: circa 1922

Background imageDesigned Collection: Baillie Scott War Memorial

Baillie Scott War Memorial
An architectural illustration showing a scheme for the church, parish room and vicarage, designed as a war memorial. Date: early 1900s

Background imageDesigned Collection: Lodge Cottage, Pembroke, S. Wales

Lodge Cottage, Pembroke, S. Wales
A pair of architectural sketches which show the north and south exterior views of Lodge Cottage, in Pembroke, South Wales, designed by architect Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott. Date: early 1900s

Background imageDesigned Collection: Baillie Scott Kent Cottages

Baillie Scott Kent Cottages
An architectural illustration showing the modest entrance front of a cottage in Kent, designed by architect Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott. Date: early 1900s

Background imageDesigned Collection: Baillie Scott Kent Cottage Bedroom

Baillie Scott Kent Cottage Bedroom
An architectural interior sketch which shows a bedroom to a cottage in Kent, designed by architect Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott. Date: early 1900s

Background imageDesigned Collection: Rake Manor, Milford, Surrey

Rake Manor, Milford, Surrey
A pair of photographs which show a view of Rake Manor from the lake, and a new drawing room designed in Arts and Crafts style by Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott, in Milford, Surrey. Date: early 1900s

Background imageDesigned Collection: Holiday Cottage, Angmering, Sussex

Holiday Cottage, Angmering, Sussex
Some architectural drawings of plans and a general view of a holiday cottage in Angmering, Sussex, designed by architect Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott

Background imageDesigned Collection: Great Meadow, Ottershaw, Surrey, Hall

Great Meadow, Ottershaw, Surrey, Hall
An architectural illustration of the hall of Great Meadow, a house in Ottershaw, Surrey, designed by architect Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott. Date: early 1900s

Background imageDesigned Collection: Great Meadow, Ottershaw, Surrey

Great Meadow, Ottershaw, Surrey
An architectural sketch of the entrance front of Great Meadow, a house in Ottershaw, Surrey, designed by architect Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott. Date: early 1900s

Background imageDesigned Collection: House At Sandwich Bay, Kent

House At Sandwich Bay, Kent
An architectural sketch of a large Arts and Crafts house seen from the road, designed by architect Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott. Date: early 1900s

Background imageDesigned Collection: Baillie Scott, A Suburban House

Baillie Scott, A Suburban House
An architectural sketch of a suburban house designed by architect Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott. Date: early 1900s

Background imageDesigned Collection: The White House, Great Chart, Kent, Interior

The White House, Great Chart, Kent, Interior
A photograph which shows the dining room of The White House, Great Chart, Kent, restorations designed by Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott. Date: early 1900s

Background imageDesigned Collection: The White House, Great Chart, Kent, Interiors

The White House, Great Chart, Kent, Interiors
A pair of photographs showing the dining room and living room of The White House, Great Chart, Kent, restorations designed by Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott. Date: early 1900s

Background imageDesigned Collection: Waterlow Court, Hampstead Garden Suburb

Waterlow Court, Hampstead Garden Suburb
A pair of photographs showing an exterior view of Waterlow Court through an arch way in the cloister, with an interior shot of the dining hall

Background imageDesigned Collection: Remodelling Of Avonside, Bidford-On-Avon, Staircase

Remodelling Of Avonside, Bidford-On-Avon, Staircase
A photograph which shows the unique staircase of Avonside, in Bidford-On-Avon, designed by architect Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott. Date: early 1900s

Background imageDesigned Collection: Arbourne, Esher, Surrey

Arbourne, Esher, Surrey
A photograph of Arbourne, a house with a steeply pitched roof, at Esher, Surrey, designed by architect Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott. Date: early 1900s

Background imageDesigned Collection: Remodelling Of Avonside, Bidford-On-Avon

Remodelling Of Avonside, Bidford-On-Avon
A pair of photographs which show the lounge and a bedroom of Avonside, in Bidford-On-Avon. The remodelling was designed by architect Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott. Date: early 1900s

Background imageDesigned Collection: Bennington, Saltwood, Kent

Bennington, Saltwood, Kent
A pair of photographs showing the entrance front and black and white tiled hall of Bennington, a mansion in Saltwood, Kent



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"Designed to Inspire: A Journey through Iconic Creations" The First Christmas Card by Sir Henry Cole and John Horsley - a timeless design that sparked the tradition of sending holiday greetings. Poster, Wengernalp Jungfrau Railway, Switzerland - an exquisite example of how design can transport us to breathtaking destinations. Battersea Power Station - an architectural marvel that seamlessly blends form and function, captivating generations with its iconic silhouette. Festival of Britain 1951 - The Skylon, South Bank, London - a symbol of post-war optimism and innovative design that showcased the nation's creativity. Hammersmith Bridge - an elegant structure standing as a testament to engineering brilliance and aesthetic beauty. Suffragette W. S. P. U Holloway Brooch - a powerful emblem representing women's fight for equality through thoughtful design elements. Churchill AVRE Tank in France; Second World War, 1944 - showcasing how even military machinery can be designed with precision and purpose. Forth Bridge Construct - an engineering masterpiece spanning over the Firth of Forth in Scotland, demonstrating human ingenuity at its finest. Imperial Hotel, Tokyo – blending traditional Japanese architecture with Western influences to create a harmonious space where East meets West. Royal Holloway College – an enchanting Victorian Gothic building inspiring generations of scholars with its grandeur and elegance. Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign, Las Vegas, Nevada – an iconic neon landmark welcoming visitors into the vibrant world of entertainment.