Sir John Alexander Hammerton Collection (page 4)

Skeleton Dome to House an Astronomical Mammoth, c1935. Mount Wilson Observatory, Los Angeles. Under construction. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton

Frocks of Strips of Wood, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Girt with Grey Embattled Walls and Towers, The Oldest Home of British Majesty, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Laying the Lines That Bridge The Seven Seas, c1935. Artist: Siemens Brothers and Company Limited
Laying the Lines That Bridge The Seven Seas, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Instruments of Power for the Rushing Waters of Niagara River, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

The Red Planet Studied Through The Modern Telescope, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Mercurys Eternal Night, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Bremen: Germanys Candidate for the Speed Championship at Sea, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

The Mummy case of a priestess of Ammon-Ra dating from 1600 BC, (c1935)
The Mummy case of a priestess of Ammon-Ra dating from1600 BC - From Corruptible to Incorruption, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume IV, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd

Deadly Rock in the Simplon Tunnel, c1935. Artist: Swiss Federal Railways
Deadly Rock in the Simplon Tunnel, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Mercurys Perpetual Day, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Primitive Cultures in Ritual and Festival Masks - Festival mask and Cow-face mask, c1935
Quaint Symbolism of Primitive Cultures in Ritual and Festival Masks - Festival mask and Cow-face mask, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton

Flushed Beauty of New Zealands Pink Terraces Before Their Utter Destruction, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Tibetan lama attired for the devil dance, c1935
Quaint Symbolism of Primitive Cultures in Ritual and Festival Masks - Tibetan lama attired for the devil dance, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton

Pilgrims Performing the Wukuf or Stand on the Mount of Mercy, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Winning Towards The Goal: A Camp in the Snows of Everest, c1935. Artist: Mount Everest Committee
Winning Towards The Goal: A Camp in the Snows of Everest, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Solution of Aerial Transport Problems in Cities: Aeroplanes That Require No Aerodromes, c1935. Pitcairn auto-giros (autogyros) over New York, America

A Great Scientists Presentation of the Gorgeous Curtain Woven By An Aurora, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Maurtania: Great Britains Fastest Greyhound of the Atlantic, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Towering Facades of One of the Citys Busiest Shopping Thoroughfares, c1935. Saint Jacques Street or St. James Street, Montreal, Canada. From Our Wonderful World, Volume IV, edited by J.A. Hammerton

Where Officers of a Great Aerodrome Keep Contact with the Flying Pilots, c1935. The Control Tower of Croydon Airport, also known as London Terminal Aerodrome or London Airport

Balconied Buildings of a Populous Trade Highway Running East and West, c1935. China Town, Wellington Street, Victoria, Australia. From Our Wonderful World, Volume IV, edited by J.A. Hammerton

A Great Dockland of the North, Thirty-Four Miles from Sea and Yet a Port, c1935. No. 9 Dock the Manchester Ship Canal. From Our Wonderful World, Volume IV, edited by J.A. Hammerton

Royal State and Panoply of Priceless Feathers for the Last of His Line, c1935. Artist
Royal State and Panoply of Priceless Feathers for the Last of His Line, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume IV, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Four Miles of Super-Track for Speeding in New York City, c1935. The creation of the New York express way. From Our Wonderful World, Volume IV, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd

Chaffering Oriental Crowds That Throng The Street Markets, c1935. Artist: Charles H Gabriel
Chaffering Oriental Crowds That Throng The Street Markets, c1935. A market in Damascus, Syria. From Our Wonderful World, Volume IV, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Dwellings of Homely Timber in the Shadow of Concrete Giants, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume III, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

What Is Seen During The Few Moments of a Total Eclipse, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume III, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Luxuriant woods on the hill of Santa Thereza looking down upon the roofs of Lapa, c1935
Luxuriant woods on the hill of Santa Thereza looking down upon the roofs of the suburb of Lapa to the north-east - Vistas That Enchant The Eye Along The Winding Coast of Rio De Janeiro, c1935

Electricity Transforms the Printed World into Sound for the Blind, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume III, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Celebrating the Birth of the New Tokyo with Processional Rites, c1935. Artist: Wide World Photos
Celebrating the Birth of the New Tokyo with Processional Rites, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume III, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

An All-Black Building in London Relieved by a Lace-Like Collar of White, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume III, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Tumbling Glacier and Berg Lake on Canadas Loftiest Mountain, c1935. Artist: Mondiale
Tumbling Glacier and Berg Lake on Canadas Loftiest Mountain, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume III, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Giving Significance to the Skyscraper: Grouped Towers at St. Louis, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume III, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Fouled Waters Beneath A Bridge Leading To Unlovely Homes of Poverty and Pain, c1935
Fouled Waters Pass Beneath A Bridge That Leads To Unlovely Homes of Poverty and Pain, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume III, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Compound Greathead Shield Destroying A Barrier Between Two Countries, c1935. Detroit-Windsor Tunnel. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Yawning Crevasse By The Bergli Above Grindelwald, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume III, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Clawing Out the Heart of a Mountain for a Colorado City Tunnel, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Fair Homes Gathered Round a Steeple That Points To Heaven, c1935. Artist: BC Clayton
Fair Homes Gathered Round a Steeple That Points To Heaven, c1935. Church Lane, Ledbury. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Vermilion Cliffs and Vast Depths of an Unparalleled Wonderland, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Tokyos Smouldering Plain of Wreckage and Ashes, c1935
Shattered by the Convulsion of the Earth and Consumed with Fire: Tokyos Smouldering Plain of Wreckage and Ashes, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton

Massed Forces of the Modern Fire-Fighter Pitted Against a City Blaze, c1935. London. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

The Wailing Wall: The Day of Lamentation for the Lost City of their Forefathers, c1935
In the Shadow of the Wailing Wall: The Day of Lamentation for the Lost City of their Forefathers, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd

The Green Flash at Sunset, Rarest Prismatic Colour Refracted by the Atmosphere, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Fine Specimen of the Largest Organism That Ever Lived, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

the hill of Gavea - Vistas That Enchant The Eye Along The Winding Coast of Rio De Janeiro, c1935
The Avenida Niemeyer bends above a sea of opalescent loveliness, disclosing suddenly the sheer mass of the hill of Gavea - Vistas That Enchant The Eye Along The Winding Coast of Rio De Janeiro

Glorious Architecture Cleared Cleared of the Accretions of Long Ages, c1935. Artist: Keystone
Glorious Architecture Cleared Cleared of the Accretions of Long Ages, c1935. Theatre of Marcellus, Rome, Italy. From Our Wonderful World, Volume IV, edited by J.A. Hammerton

Totemistic Ritual Among the Australian Blacks, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

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Sir John Alexander Hammerton was a renowned artist and creator of various captivating illustrations that depicted significant moments in history. One of his notable works includes a portrayal of the 8th Army commander, Bernard Law Montgomery, in 1942. With his artistic skills, Hammerton captured the essence and strength of this influential figure. In another piece, he immortalized the bravery and determination of hooded British Territorials as they fearlessly charged towards German trenches at Loos on September 25th, 1915. The intensity and courage displayed by these soldiers are vividly portrayed through Hammerton's brushstrokes. Hammerton also celebrated victories with his artistry, such as "The Campbells are Coming. " where he depicted brave pipers playing Highland regiments to victory in 1917. This artwork beautifully captures the spirit and pride associated with Scottish military traditions. Among his collection is an illustration showcasing the historic landing from the River Clyde at Seddul Bahr during Gallipoli on April 25th. Through this piece, Hammerton commemorated a crucial moment in history when troops embarked on their mission amidst challenging circumstances. Maps were also part of Sir John Alexander Hammerton's repertoire; one example being a map illustrating the Russian retreat from Galicia in summer 1915. His attention to detail allowed viewers to understand complex military strategies employed during World War I. Another map created by him showcased the Russian invasion of East Prussia in 1915. These maps served as valuable resources for understanding historical events while appreciating Hammerton's talent for visual storytelling. Hammerton didn't limit himself to war-related subjects alone; he also shed light on other significant events like "The Zeppelin Bombardment of Antwerp" which occurred in August 1814 against international conventions set forth by The Hague Convention. His expertise extended beyond battlefields too; he crafted detailed maps highlighting territories like German Cameroon Colony (1916) and Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula (1917).