Nickname Collection (page 4)

Satellite at Goonhilly Earth Station, Cornwall
The worlds first parabolic satellite communications antenna, nicknamed Arthur, at Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station, Goonhilly Downs, near Helston, Cornwall. Date: circa 1980s

WWI Poster, US Marines
Teufel Hunden (Devil Dogs), German nickname for US Marines, American recruiting poster, showing a bulldog chasing a dachshund. 1918

Singer Charlus, nickname of Louis-Napol鯮Defer
Singer Charlus, nickname of Louis-Napol鯮 Defer, with a clarinetist in his studio. Drawing by Georges Scott from L Illustration, August 19th, 1899. Drawing

WW1 Collection, E. Claude Rowberry
First World War Collection. 92100 Sergeant E. Claude Rowberry (1896-1962), MM, Tank Corps. Group photo of NCOs nicknamed Scruffynecks

Boy scouts drinking from bottles, Australia
Two boy scouts in Australia, drinking from bottles of Coca Cola. They have been nicknamed The Scroungers, as they collect discarded empty bottles for the refund money

Margaret Thatacher
Baroness Margaret Thatcher (1925-2013), British politican and Prime Minister (1979-1990) and a member of the conservative party who gained the nickname iron lady

New German fighter plane by G. H. Davis
The new German fighter biplane, nicknamed Fritz by the British. It had two Mercedes engines, and was manned by two gunners and the pilot. It could stay in flight for up to six hours. Date: 1915

Three British Army commanders, Western Front, WW1
Three British Army commanders on the Western Front in France during World War One. They are: General Sir Herbert Plumer (nicknamed Old Plum), General Sir Edmund Allenby, and General Sir Henry Horne

Annotated aerial shot of Western Front, France, WW1
An annotated aerial shot of part of the Western Front in France (Somme) during World War One. Places named are Lesboeufs, Le Transloy, Morval and Leuze Wood (nicknamed Lousy Wood by the troops)

King George V with RAF pilots, Western Front, WW1
King George V inspecting RAF pilots on the Western Front in France during World War One. General Herbert Plumer (nicknamed Old Plum) can be seen just left of centre. Date: circa 1918

British Mosquito bomber by G. H. Davis
The high speed British Mosquito bomber, constructed almost entirely of wood, was nicknamed The Wooden Wonder. Used for long-range day and night combat, attacking railways

Adolf Lorenz, Surgeon
ADOLF LORENZ Viennese surgeon whose revolutionary innovations earned him the nickname the bloodless surgeon : photo during his visit to America. Date: 1854 - 1946

Dandies Rotten Row January 21 1819 Hand-colored etching
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Culver Cliff Isle Wight 1847 Watercolor colored chalks
Artokoloro

Pigs Possessed Broad Bottom d Litter Running Headlong
Artokoloro

Saint Benedict Orders Destruction Idols Montecassino
Artokoloro

USA, Texas, Hueco Tanks State Historic Park. Detail of pictograph or rock painting nicknamed the Starry-Eyed Man. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

ALFONSO X of Castile the Wise (Toledo, 1221-Seville, 1284). King of Castile and Leon
Alfonso X of Castile the Wise (Toledo 1221 - Seville 1284). King of Castile and Leon (1252-1284)

PITT, William (London 1708-Hayes, 1778), first Earl of Chatham, called Pitt
William Pitt (London 1708-Hayes, 1778), first Earl of Chatham, called Pitt the Elder or Prime Pitt. Also known as The Great Commoner. British politician. He joined the ranks of Commons Whig in 1735

BENJAMIN RYAN TILLMAN (1847-1918). Nicknamed, Pitchfork Ben. American politician and legislator
BENJAMIN RYAN TILLMAN (1847-1918). Nicknamed, " Pitchfork Ben". American politician and legislator. Caricature, 1902, by Thomas Fleming

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Turned up their Noses at Lucy... and Nicknamed her " siddons Junior" ; a Story of a Columbine

The Butcher, published 1746 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF365352 The Butcher, published 1746 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: satirical image of William Augustus)

King George of Tonga (Left); Office of the fiji Times, Levuka, Fiji Islands
King George of Tonga (Left); Office of the " fiji Times, " Levuka, Fiji Islands (Centre); Princess Anaziene, Granddaughter of Prince George of Tonga (Right)

The statue Pasquino, standing on a pedestal in the Piazza di Pasquino in Rome, Italy, Antonio Lafreri, 1522-1577

BENJAMIN RYAN TILLMAN (1847-1918). Nicknamed, Pitchfork Ben. American politician and legislator

FREDERICK SLEIGH ROBERTS (1832-1914). British soldier, nicknamed Bobs by soldiers. Detail, caricature lithograph, 1900, by Spy (Sir Leslie Ward)

MARIA ANNA MOZART (1751-1829). Nicknamed Nannerl. Austrian pianist and teacher; sister of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Oil on canvas, c1785, by an unknown artist

CIVIL WAR: MORTAR, 1864. 13 inch mortar nicknamed the Dictator in position in Petersburg
CIVIL WAR: MORTAR, 1864. 13 inch mortar nicknamed the " Dictator" in position in Petersburg, Virginia. Photograph by David Knox, September 1864

Thomas Hart Benton (1782-1858), American lawyer, newspaper owner and statesman, born at Harts Mill, North Carolina. Senator for Missouri. From 1824 Benton was a staunch supporter of Andrew Jackson

John George Lambton, lst Earl of Durham (1792-1840) English statesman and colonial administrator.. Elected to Parliament (1813-1832) as Whig (Liberal)

King George of Tonga (Left); Office of the fiji Times, Levuka, Fiji Islands
King George of Tonga (Left); Office of the " fiji Times, " Levuka, Fiji Islands (Centre); Princess Anaziene, Granddaughter of Prince George of Tonga (Right)

UK Territory, South Georgia Island. Close-up of young king penguin chicks in snowstorm

Julius II (1443n1513), nicknamed The Fearsome Pope and The Warrior Pope, born Giuliano della Rovere. Pope from 1503 to 1513. Colored engraving

The actor Shinsho (nickname). Print shows a warrior climbing through a hole busted through a wall; above is a poem by Shunkosai, Hokushu. Date between 1818 and 1830

Teufel hunden, German nickname for US Marines Devil dog recruiting station, 506 Fifth Street. Poster showing a bulldog wearing a Marine helmet, chasing a dachshund wearing a German helmet. Date 1917

RSS Discovery and Danish Long Boat, London
RSS Discoverys Commissioner Colquhoun (nicknamed Koko) receives an address from the crew of a Danish Long Boat, on August Bank Holiday on the River Thames in London

Two lifeboat coxswains, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Retiring lifeboat coxswain John Byford (left) and new coxswain Thomas Bloom, pictured at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. John Byford had been cox from 1929 and Thomas Bloom, known locally as Puggy

German 38cm naval gun L / 45 Max, Western Front, WW1
A German 38cm quick-loading rail-mounted naval gun L/45 Max (nicknamed Langer Max, or Long Max), designed and manufactured by Krupp, in action on the Western Front during the First World War

American troops outside dugout, France, WW1
American troops outside a dugout nicknamed Devils Den, on the western front in northern France during the First World War. Date: early 1918

General Joseph Joffre circa 1915

Two British DH9A biplanes in flight, WW1
Two British DH9A Airco (De Havilland) light bomber two-seater biplanes (nicknamed the Ninak) of 39 Squadron RAF in flight during the First World War. This model had a 400hp Liberty engine. Date: 1917

Eddie Rickenbacker, American fighter pilot, WW1
Edward Vernon Rickenbacker (1890-1973), nicknamed Fast Eddie, American fighter pilot and air ace of 94th Aero Squadron during the First World War. Seen here in northern France in his Spad XIII

British 12 inch Howitzer, near Queant, France, WW1
A British 12 inch railway mounted Howitzer nicknamed Peeping Tom, seen here with gunners near Queant, northern France, on the Western Front towards the end of the First World War. Date: September 1918

Loading a trench mortar, Western Front, France, WW1
Gunners loading a trench mortar nicknamed a Flying Pig, on the Western Front in France during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

General John Pershing, American army officer, WW1
General John Joseph " Black Jack" Pershing (1860-1948), American army officer who led the American Expeditionary Forces during the First World War

British Mark IX or supply tank, WW1
A British Mark IX or supply tank, designed in 1917 as a non-fighting tank used for carrying supplies or men through a fire zone. Because of its shape it was nicknamed The Pig

General John Pershing and Colonel George Marshall
General John Joseph " Black Jack" Pershing (1860-1948), American army officer who led the American Expeditionary Forces during the first World War

British Howitzer in action, Battle of Albert, France, WW1
A British 12 inch Howitzer, nicknamed Lucky Jim, in action during the first day of the Battle of Albert, northern France, during the First World War. Date: 1 July 1916

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"Nicknames: A Legacy of Legends and Heroes" From the boxing ring to the political arena, nicknames have adorned remarkable individuals throughout history. Just like Jack Johnson, who earned the moniker "The Galveston Giant" for his dominance in a boxing match that left audiences awe-struck. Similarly, TED KID LEWIS became an icon with his nickname as he conquered opponents with finesse and skill. Even British politician William Pitt (1708-1778) was not immune to this tradition, known affectionately as "The Great Commoner. " Meanwhile, Mrs Sullivan of Covent Garden Market garnered respect and admiration under her endearing nickname. In the realm of naval heroes, Michiel de Ruyter's bravery and leadership were immortalized when he was referred to as Lieutenant-Admiral during a critical moment in 1667. Likewise, US Marines were dubbed "Teufel Hunden" on a WW1 recruitment poster - symbolizing their tenacity and fearlessness. Not only individuals but even mighty vessels like USS Constitution earned their place in history by being lovingly called "Old Ironsides, " embodying strength and resilience. In contrast, Annie Matthews broke barriers as one of London's first woman police officers - her nickname becoming synonymous with courage. Legends are not limited to land or sea; Lord William Howard stood out among peers as "Belted Will, " showcasing his noble spirit. On the cricket pitch too, Robert Abel showcased extraordinary talent earning him recognition far beyond Surrey and England. During times of war, General Peppino Garibaldi exemplified heroism while bearing his famous name. And let us not forget Gilbert Jessop (1874-1955), whose exploits on the field made him forever etched in cricketing folklore. These nicknames serve as reminders that behind every great individual lies a story worth celebrating – tales of triumphs against all odds or exceptional qualities that set them apart.