Planning Collection (page 3)

An aerial view of the Northfield Housing Estate in Aberdeen, Scotland showing a De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk flying overhead. Circa 1950

African-American father with arms around two sons, rear view
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1970s: African-American father with arms around two sons, rear view

Prudence (Prudentia) from The Virtues, ca. 1559-60. Creator: Philip Galle
Prudence (Prudentia) from The Virtues, ca. 1559-60

Robert Owen - New Harmony, Indiana, USA
New Harmony, Indiana, USA. Robert Owen established an experimental co-operative community to compliment his ideas for social reform. The project failed in 1828. Date: 1838

Wallenstein and Tilly Holding a Council of War, 1626, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Wallenstein and Tilly Holding a Council of War, 1626, (1890). Albrecht von Wallenstein (1583-1634) Bohemian military leader

Plaza de Espana, Barcelona, Spain. Date: circa 1930s

Izmes two 150 hp engines, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Izmes two 150 hp engines, 1913. Izme was built for Albert Vickers to take part in the British International Trophy (Harmsworth Trophy) event held at Osborne Bay in September 1913

The Cuban insurrectionistss meeting in their headquarters, on the corner of Rector Street and Broa Artist
The Cuban insurrectionistss meeting in their headquarters, on the corner of Rector Street and Broadway, c1868, (1938). From Adventures of America 1857-1900, by John A

Turnpike-gates in and near London just demolished: Notting-hill Gate, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Turnpike-gates in and near London just demolished: Notting-hill Gate, 1864. This week has witnessed the abolition of turnpike toll obstructions upon fifty miles of road in

Turnpike-gates in and near London just demolished: Islington Gate, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Turnpike-gates in and near London just demolished: Islington Gate, 1864. This week has witnessed the abolition of turnpike toll obstructions upon fifty miles of road in

Frederik II Builds Kronborg Castle at Elsinore, 1781. Creator: Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard
Frederik II Builds Kronborg Castle at Elsinore, 1781

Eclipse 2017
Solar eclipse August 21, 2017 at 1:15pm from Madison, Wisconsin, USA. Matt Anderson

Captain Scott and Lieutenant Evans planning their expedition to the Antarctic

Captain Scott and Lieutenant Evans planning trip to the South Pole

Artillery planning in the trenches

British Sergeant Artillery planning in a trench during WW1

Satirical cartoon, broken tower with scaffolding, Paris
Satirical cartoon, broken tower with scaffolding - the embellishments of Paris - a comment on the urban renewal carried out by Baron Haussmann, appointed by Napoleon III. Date: circa 1860s

Pirrie Carlisle Archive - autographs and photos
Pirrie Carlisle Archive - autographs collected relating to an important Anglo Irish Society family involved in the planning, design and building of the Olympic class liners

Harland and Wolff, Pirrie Carlisle archive, autographs
Harland and Wolff, Pirrie Carlisle archive - autographed album page dated 8-11 December 1911, Witley Park, Godalming, Surrey

Prince Eitel Friedrich of Prussia and his wife
Prince Wilhelm Eitel Friedrich Christian Karl of Prussia and his wife, Duchess Sophia Charlotte of Oldenburg (Princess Eitel Friedrich of Prussia). Handwritten date 5 May 1908

Autographs and photos on card, Belgrave Square, London
Autographs and photos on card, 24 Belgrave Square, London, dated May 1904, relating to an Anglo Irish Society family involved in the planning, design and building of the Olympic class liners

Autographs on card, Witley Park, Godalming, Surrey, August-September 1913, relating to an Anglo Irish Society family involved in the planning, design and building of the Olympic class liners

Autographs and photos on card, Cadogan Place, London SW1
Autographs and photos on card, 33 Cadogan Place, London SW1, relating to an Anglo Irish Society family involved in the planning, design and building of the Olympic class liners

Autographs on card with flowers, relating to an Anglo Irish Society family involved in the planning, design and building of the Olympic class liners. Date: early 20th century

Alexander Carlisle, Managing Director, Harland & Wolff
Portrait photograph in sepia of the Olympic class designer Alexander Montgomery Carlisle, Managing Director of Harland & Wolff, signed bottom right ever your old father'. Date: early 20th century

Autographs on card, Downshire House, London SW1
Autographs on a card with photo of Downshire House, Belgrave Square, London SW1, relating to an Anglo Irish Society family involved in the planning, design and building of Olympic class liners

Berlin Olympic Stadium Model
A model of the planned stadium for the Berlin Olympics in 1936, including the swimming pool at the far end. Date: 1933

Warrington Rugby Team, strategizing ahead of their first ever match at Wembley Stadium, the Rugby League Cup Final against Huddersfield due to be played on May 6th. Huddersfield won. Date: 1933

LCC election leaflet, Conservative Party
Conservative Party London County Council Election Leaflet, 7 March 1946 Date: 1946

The Chess Player
An Oil painting showing a female chess player, planning her next move. Date: circa 1929

Strategising in Gibraltar
Sir Dudley North (1881-1961), Sir Clive Liddell (1883-1956) and F.N.M. MacFarlane (1889-1953) confer about Gibraltar military matters. Date: 1940

British Filmcraft studios, Walthamstow, NE London
A corner of British Filmcraft's studios, Wood Street, Walthamstow, NE London, with Captain Banfield and Leslie Eveleigh at the table Date: 1929

The Post Office, Port Sunlight - a peaceful Merseyside village founded by a the Victorian-era built by Lever Brothers to accommodate workers in its soap factory (now part of Unilever)

Swiss Chalet, Park Road, Port Sunlight - a peaceful Merseyside village founded by a the Victorian-era built by Lever Brothers to accommodate workers in its soap factory (now part of Unilever)

WW2 poster, They are planning their future. Are you? Save with a plan. Post Office Savings Bank, National Savings Certificates. For ways of saving - ask the officer who pays you. Date: circa 1942

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Cibeles Square and Puerta de Alcala (Alcala Gate, 1939). FRANCE. Paris. Library of the National Conservatory of Arts and Works

London First Sewage System Fleet Streets Street
london, first, sewage, system, fleet, streets, street, sew, 1845, cholera, epidemics, great, stink, miasmas, combined, create, death, rate, higher, forcing, reformers, face, urban, planning, policy

SVEN HEDIN TO TIBET - 3
The expedition sets out by camel caravan across the Gobi Desert : due to inadequate planning, all but Hedin and two companions die of thirst. Date: 1899-1900

A wintry street scene in the cite-jardin of Ungemach, near Strasbourg, France. Date: 1929

Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, England : houses near Norton Common. Date: 1913

A bird's eye view of an English country town - Tunbridge Wells, Kent - the prominent white building is probably the town's chief coaching inn and hostelry. Date: 1719

Two businessman discussing at bar chart while another man using telephone in background
Three People, Adults Only, Mature Adult, Only Mature Men, Only Men, Caucasian Appearance, Indoors, Day, Vertical, Black And White, Photography, Head And Shoulders, Full Length, Full Suit, Smart

Senior woman sitting at desk writing on notepad, smiling
1967, One Person, Adults Only, Senior Adult, One Woman Only, One Senior Woman Only, Caucasian Appearance, Indoors, Day, Horizontal, Black And White, Photography, Head And Shoulders, Smart

Two businessmen at desk looking at document
1973, Two People, Adults Only, Mid Adult, Mid Adult Men, Mature Adult, Mature Men, Indoors, Day, Square, Colour, Photography, Three Quarter Length, Full Suit, Smart, Grey Hair, Sitting, Talking

Woman Planning Monthly Budget (b/w photo)
2621701 Woman Planning Monthly Budget (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); (add.info.: New York, New York: c. 1940 A woman with her bank book in hand making entries in her budget book)

The Prince of Wales Presiding at a Meeting, held at South Kensington Museum, o... January 19, 1867. Creator: Anon
The Prince of Wales Presiding at a Meeting, held at South Kensington Museum, of the Commissioners for the Paris Exhibition, from " Illustrated London News", January 19, 1867

Possibly: Air raid wardens meeting in zone nine, Southwest area, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: Washington, D.C. Air raid wardens meeting in zone nine, Southwest area. Elmer House, federal worker by day and on air raid duty at night

Air raid wardens meeting in zone nine, Southwest area, Washington, D. C, 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Air raid wardens meeting in zone nine, Southwest area. Mr. Frederick Douglas, chairman, and Mrs. Hunton, secretary

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"Planning: Mapping the Path to Progress" In a world filled with possibilities, planning becomes the compass that guides us towards our goals. Just like a Metroland map or a Letchworth brochure, it lays out the blueprint for success. Take Welwyn Garden City as an example of town planning done right. Its harmonious design and thoughtful layout showcase how urban spaces can enhance quality of life. Ebenezer Howard's Three Magnets diagram further illustrates his vision for creating sustainable communities. Looking back in time, even the mighty Roman Empire understood the importance of planning. Their scale model cities from the 4th century AD demonstrate their meticulous attention to detail and organization. From Corbetts Vision to the Panama Canal Project lithograph published in 1880, we witness grand visions turned into reality through careful planning and execution. London's expansion is another testament to how strategic thinking can shape thriving metropolises. Ildefonso Cerda, a Spanish engineer, left an indelible mark on urban development with his innovative ideas. His forward-thinking approach paved the way for modern city planning practices still used today. Across continents, from Damascus to New York City, planners have played pivotal roles in shaping our world. Whether it was rebuilding after World War Two or envisioning future landscapes depicted in recruitment posters or futuristic renderings of New York City - they all share one common thread: foresight and meticulous preparation. So let us celebrate "planning" as more than just a word but as an art form that shapes our surroundings and paves the way for progress, and is through this deliberate process that we create vibrant communities where people thrive and dreams become realities.