Prior Collection (page 5)

The old Strand and Holywell Street, prior to demolition in 1900; The Strand, looking east
5990616 The old Strand and Holywell Street, prior to demolition in 1900; The Strand, looking east, showing Australia House (b/w photo) by English Photographer

St Pancras Church, Chichester, West Sussex, prior to its 1869 rebuild. circa early 1860s

Old House in Well Street, Hackney, formerly the residence of the Prior of St John of Jerusalem (engraving)
609135 Old House in Well Street, Hackney, formerly the residence of the Prior of St John of Jerusalem (engraving) by English School

Motor racing champion Major Sir Henry Seagrave prior to his death in a speedboat on Lake Windermere, Lake District, June 1930. 1930

Columbus at the La Rabida Monastery in Palos Spain 1475. Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) sits talking to his young son Diego

Matthew Prior - England cricketer Date: 1990s - 2000s

Old Spread Eagle Tavern 1865
Old Spread Eagle Tavern, Gracechurch Street, London, about to be demolished in 1865. Date: 1865

Priors door, Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire, dating back to the 11th century, showing detail of ornate stone carving. Date: circa 1900s

A Family Cruise through Norfolk Waterways (engraving)
1041819 A Family Cruise through Norfolk Waterways (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Family Cruise through Norfolk Waterways)

Loading Bombs onto an RAF Bomber prior to a patrol flight. Date: circa 1940

The Strand, London, prior to its improvement in the year 1810 (engraving)
585004 The Strand, London, prior to its improvement in the year 1810 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strand, London)

The momument of Raherus, founder and first prior of St Bartholomews Priory and Hospital in the year 1123 (engraving)
582713 The momument of Raherus, founder and first prior of St Bartholomews Priory and Hospital in the year 1123 (engraving) by English School

Christophe Colomb (engraving)
2788987 Christophe Colomb (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christophe Colomb. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 9 October 1892)

The Sermon of St. Antoninus, lunette (fresco)
AII78943 The Sermon of St. Antoninus, lunette (fresco) by Cerrini, Lorenzo (1590-1659); Museo di San Marco, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The remains of the old Victoria Station entrance prior to removal in 1906; The Hotel Belgravia
5990652 The remains of the old Victoria Station entrance prior to removal in 1906; The Hotel Belgravia, Grosvenor Gardens (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Charing Cross in 1904, prior to construction of Admiralty Archway; The new Admiralty Archway
5990614 Charing Cross in 1904, prior to construction of Admiralty Archway; The new Admiralty Archway, Charing Cross (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Autumn Manoeuvres (engraving)
1058062 The Autumn Manoeuvres (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Autumn Manoeuvres)

The Arms and Seals of the Prior and Convent of St Saviour at Bermondsey (engraving)
5210828 The Arms and Seals of the Prior and Convent of St Saviour at Bermondsey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Kingsway in 1904, looking south, prior to the extension to Aldwych; Kingsway, looking south
5990615 Kingsway in 1904, looking south, prior to the extension to Aldwych; Kingsway, looking south, from Great Queen Street (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Old Piccadilly in 1905, prior to demolition of St Jamess Hall; New Piccadilly, looking east
5990634 Old Piccadilly in 1905, prior to demolition of St Jamess Hall; New Piccadilly, looking east, from Swallow Street to Piccadilly Circus (b/w photo) by English Photographer

St Austin (engraving)
818819 St Austin (engraving) by Wale, Samuel (1721-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Austin preaching before K Ethelbert & Q Bertha)

Hostelry of the Prior of Lewes, Southwark (engraving)
3637283 Hostelry of the Prior of Lewes, Southwark (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hostelry of the Prior of Lewes, Southwark)

The War in the East (litho)
1048104 The War in the East (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the East)

Hundreds of Polish troops leave a port in Egypt for Tobruk. October 1941

Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S. 50 425
South African Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.50 425, at an airshow in the UK, prior to delivery, circa 1965. Date: circa 1965

Britten-Norman BN-2A-8 Islander G-51-56 (msn 136), on 6 March 1970, at Ford airfield, prior to delivery to Air Tahiti. G-51-56: Britten-Norman F-OCOZ: Air Tahiti N6522T: 28 August 1990 N6522T

Bell 47G-3B-1 N73955 (msn 2825), of Bell Helicopters, prior to delivery. Date: circa 1963

Cessna F172 616
Royal Saudi Air Force - Cessna F172 616, at Hurn airport, prior to delivery. Date: circa 1965

Fairchild C-119F Flying Boxcar 51-2702
United States Air Force - Fairchild C-119F-FA Flying Boxcar 51-2702 (msn 10691), seen at an air display in the UK, prior to, or during, delivery to the Belgian AF as CP-11, radio call sign OT-CAK

Indian Air Force - Folland Gnat - Ajeet - IE-1071
Indian Air Force- Folland Gnat (Ajeet) IE-1071 (msn FL-30), at an airshow in the UK prior to delivery to India. Date: 1964

United States Air Force - Bell P-59B Airacomet 44-22650
United States Air Force - Bell P-59B-1-BE Airacomet 44-22650 (msn 27-58) at Wright-Patterson AFB. 30 October 1944 :taken on strength by USaF, (delivered prior to contract cancellation)

Pigeon Scout
Pigeon Fraser Scout 117, delivered to Langley Field November 1917, transferred o McCook Field for testing, but crashed soon after taking off on its first flight, killing the pilot

Old wooden Temple Bar in London, built housing a small prison above it. Date: 17th century

The preliminary ploughing of fallow land, prior to afforestation, at St. Harmon, Radnorshire, Wales. Date: 1950s

Windsor Castle in 1844 - Queen Victoria and Prince Albert leaving the Castle for London. From " Pictorial Times", 1844

EVACUEES AT CATFORD
Children enter Catford station, southeast London, prior to boarding the train which will take them to where they will be safe from German bombs Date: summer 1940

LONDON / CUSTOM HOUSE
Wrens Custom House, prior to the fire of 1718. Date: Circa 1710

Last heraldic court
The court was established some time prior to the late 14th century with jurisdiction over certain military matters, which came to include misuse of arms

The Old Temple Bar
The old, predominantly wooden structure that existed prior to the Great Fire in 1666, before it was redesigned by Sir Christopher Wren. Date: 19th century

Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight, from the main entrance. Where Charles I was imprisioned prior to his trial in 1649. Date: 1885

Handley Page (Reading) H. P. R. 1 Marathon G-AMAY
Handley Page (Reading) H.P.R.1 Marathon G-AMAY in storage at Woodley prior to conversion to T.11 Date: circa 1951

Handley Page (Reading) H. P. R. 1 Marathon G-ALVW
Handley Page (Reading) H.P.R.1 Marathon G-ALVW in storage at Woodley prior to conversion to T.11 Date: circa 1951

Convair C-131B Samaritan O-53-7793 (MSN 245) assigned to NASA Langley Research Center, Langley Field, VA 1974 designated NC-131B prior to re-engining as NC-131H

Grumman FF-1 9350
The first production Grumman FF-1, Bureau of Aeronautics number 9350, (company designation Grumman G-5), photographed prior to delivery to the United States Navy in 1933

Sopwith 2F. 1 Camel N7366
RNAS - Fleet Air Arm Sopwith 2F.1 Camel N7366 being started prior to flight.This photo of a Ships Camel shows the lack of hump

Farnborough 92 - SaB 340B - SE-C12
Farnborough 92 - American Eagle SaB 340B - SE-C12. A fresh off the production line SaB 2000 prior to delivery to American Eagle, still bearing the secondary registration of SE-C12. Date: 1992

Handglider prior to launch - Inkpen Beacon, Berkshire. Date: circa 1980s

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Journeying through time with 'prior' glimpses: Matania's Last Absolution of the Munsters, a poignant reminder of sacrifice. Folly Ditch and Jacobs Island (c1878), an enigmatic creation by an unknown artist, capturing the essence of forgotten places. Reminiscing prior to Coltishalls At Home day, where camaraderie and memories intertwine. The humble DOLLY TUB, a relic from simpler times when laundry was done by hand. Astronaut Virgil 'Gus' Grissom in the chow line at ?, a snapshot of humanity amidst celestial exploration. Louis Wain's whimsical artwork reminds us that possession is nine points of the law. Gazing upon Croydon from the Air reveals a bustling cityscape before modernization took hold. Ernest Shackleton meticulously prepares for his trans-antarctic expedition, embodying determination prior to conquering nature's harshest challenges. R. M. S Queen Mary sets sail in May 1936 as a symbol of elegance and luxury on the seas. Italy Map Pre-Unity unveils historical divisions before unification brought harmony to its diverse regions. Major Herbert George Brackley - Superintendant stands tall, exemplifying discipline and leadership prior to facing adversity head-on. Avro Lincoln being refueled at Blackbush signifies progress in aviation technology during earlier eras.