Down Collection (page 3)

R. M. S. Queen Mary leaving Clydebank, March 1936
Photograph of the R.M.S. Queen Mary leaving John Browns shipyard, Clydebank, for Greenock on 24th March 1936. Several of the seven tugs involved in manoevering the Queen Mary down the Clyde are

The Zulu war. Scene of the Battle of Isandula (Isandhlwana)
After the Battle of Isadhlwana. A description by Lieutenant Crealock reads, Day waned and the night hung over the hill, when we reached the last ridge, beyond which lay what had been our camp

They Laughed when I
They laughed when I sat down at the piano... (and then, of course, he amazed them all with his virtuosity !)

Flying for the Summer Week-end by C. E. Turner
Illustration from 1928 by C.E. Turner reflecting the growing rise of civilian flying in the 1920s. The caption reads, ...only last month there was a house-party at which the ten guests

English Bulldog, on a down and stay command, hopeful for a treat. (PR)

Newtownards and Comber Roads at Dundonald - a view of the Y road junction with building at the crossover. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Dundonald). Date: circa early 1900s

Egyptian Arch, Newry / Bessbrook Road
Egyptian Arch, Newry/Bessbrook Road - a view of the Egyptian style railway arch over the road from the Newry side, looking towards Derrymore House and Camlough

Kilkeel Harbour and Coastguard Station - a view along the harbour with boats either side to the Coastguard station on the hill. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Kilkeel)

Antrim Castle from the Old Bridge - a scenic view looking down the river to the castle. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Antrim). Date: circa early 1900s

Browns Bay Islandmagee, Looking North - an elevated view looking down on buildings and thatched buildings. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Islandmagee). Date: circa early 1900s

Dromore Viaduct and R. Lagan - a low view along the river to the Viaduct. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Dromore). Date: circa early 1900s

Downpatrick, Co Down - an elevated view of the town and buildings towards the cathedral. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Downpatrick). Date: circa early 1900s

Newcastle and the Mourne Mountains - a main street scene with people and a large church on the left. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Newcastle). Date: circa early 1900s

The Adventure of Black Peter, Sherlock Holmes
The Return of Sherlock Holmes, The Adventure of Black Peter, Sherlock Holmes story by Arthur Conan Doyle. " He sank down upon the sea-chest

Suffragette House that Man Built Policeman. Policeman has a suffragette in his grip whilst another attempts to bring her umbrella down firmly on his head

Picture No. 11772514
Dog Whippet Date:

Picture No. 11092800
Dog Shar Pei Date:

Jamaica, West Indies - The Town of Mandeville - Aerial View Date: circa 1920s

The Square and Gillespies Monument, Comber, Co Down
The Square and Monument to Major General Rollo Gillespie, Comber, Co Down, Northern Ireland. Date: circa 1904

Picture No. 10982785
Dog - Huskies mouth open - studio Date:

Bayeux Tapestry 1067: Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066. The death of Harold II, last Anglo-Saxon king of England. Left, figure pulling arrow from eye and then being cut down by Norman knight

Yamaha YZF R1 - James Toseland

Bentley R-Type Continental

Bentley Continental Azure

Aprilia RSV4 Factory

Girls on Donkeys 1920S
Three thoroughly modern girls in their swimming costumes, taking a ride on Wilfred and Squeak, two donkeys, on the beach at Ramsgate, Kent, England

Tarot Card 12 - Le Pendu (The Hanged Man)

The Woodhouse, Bessbrook - an elevated view looking down on a large house and conservatory. There is a horse vehicle with people in the yard and a lady to the left

New Road, Donaghadee - view of outlying street with three storied houses on the right and children and bicycles on the road. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Donaghadee)

High Street, Donaghadee, Looking South - a street scene with shop fronts and people, there is a hand cart to the left. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Donaghadee). Date: circa early 1900s

Round Tower of the Nendrum, Mahee Island, Strangford Lough - a view of a derelict and ivy covered remnant of a tower. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Mahee Island). Date: circa early 1900s

Kinegar, Holywood - a view of houses on the Kinegar with children standing in front of them. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Holywood). Date: circa early 1900s

Groomsport Bay - a view across the Bay with beached rowing boats in the foreground to buildings in the distance. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Groomsport). Date: circa early 1900s

Avro Vulcan B2 XH534 Farnborough
The second B2 Vulcan built was based at A&AEE Boscombe Down for trials until 1965. The Vulcan display was always one of the highlights of Farnborough Air Show. Date: 1960

What Now?
Bonzo, the little dog created by George Studdy in The Sketch magazine during the 1920s finds himself in a frosty predicament

The Way of an Eagle by George Studdy
A litter of enthusiastic but accident-prone puppies crash into a fence and fall in a heap on top of one another after chasing a chicken across a farm yard

Allied Airborne Army Parachutes in Holland; Second World War
Aerial photograph showing parachutes of the Allied Airborne Army floating down to earth and discarded ones, after landing, in Holland, September 1944

Pilgrims Progress 26
The Man with the Muck-Rake, who could look no way but down

Londons new amusement: Up and down the escalator
Illustration from 1911 of the first escalators ever installed on the underground, between the District and the Piccadilly line platforms at Earls Court station

Cyclists & Windmills
Three men cyclists admire the the two windmills at Outwood, Surrey, England. The left one was built in 1665 and still stands today. The right, built 1790, blew down in a gale 1960

Darwins Study, Down
CHARLES DARWINs HOME The study in which he wrote On The Origin Of Species

Majorca, Spain - Town of Soller and the Puig Major
View down to the town of Soller and up to the distant form of the Puig Major, the highest peak on the Spanish island of Majorca. Date: circa 1930s

The Park, Bangor - a view of a lot of people sitting on benches and grassy mound beside a Bandstand in Ward Park. In the foreground are bicycles and in the distance buildings

Golf Pavilion, Royal County Down Golf Club, . Newcastle, Co. Down - a view of the Clubhouse with trees in the foreground. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Newcastle). Date: circa early 1900s

River Maine and Randalstown Bleachworks - an elevated view looking down the river with buildings on the right and the Bleachworks in the distance

Bridge Street, Cushendall - looking down to the tower with buildings and people. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Cushendall). Date: circa early 1900s

Groomsport, Co. Down - a village street scene with thatched cottages and church on the right and children playing in the middle of the road. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Groomsport)

Helens Bay Station - a view of the railway station and platform with railway employees. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Helens Bay). Date: circa early 1900s

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"Down the Rabbit Hole: A Journey through Time and Tales" Mr Fox's Hunt Breakfast on Christmas Day: As the sun rises, the sound of hooves echo through the countryside, signaling a festive hunt led by Mr. Fox himself. The anticipation is palpable as riders gather for a thrilling adventure down memory lane. HMAS Melbourne Head-On: In a display of naval prowess, HMAS Melbourne charges forward with unwavering determination, ready to face any challenge head-on. This powerful vessel embodies courage and resilience in the face of adversity. RAF Poster, Back Them Up. WW2: During World War II, an iconic RAF poster urged citizens to support their brave pilots from below. United in purpose and resolve, communities rallied together to ensure victory was never far down the horizon. Lady of Shalott 1888: With brushstrokes that capture both beauty and tragedy, artist John William Waterhouse takes us back to Tennyson's enchanting poem "The Lady of Shalott. " We are transported downstream into a world where love lies just beyond reach. First Flight of BAC TSR-2 XR219 Boscombe Down: History unfolds as XR219 takes its maiden flight at Boscombe Down airfield—a momentous occasion marking technological progress soaring skyward against all odds. The future beckons from high above; there's no looking down now. Wind in Willows / Grahame: Join Mole, Rat, Badger, and Toad on their whimsical adventures along riverbanks teeming with life and laughter—Kenneth Grahame's timeless tale reminds us that true friendship can be found when we let our guard down. Heath Robinson Kitchen 3 of 4: Enter Heath Robinson's fantastical kitchen where contraptions abound. Utensils dance merrily while pots and pans clatter, creating a symphony of chaos.