Space Age Collection

Fawley Power Station DP221569
Fawley Power Station, Western Road, Fawley, New Forest, Hampshire. General view of the power stations control room from the east

Official Portrait of Neil Armstrong, 1969 (photo)
5322852 Official Portrait of Neil Armstrong, 1969 (photo); (add.info.: Apollo 11 mission of July 1969 commanded by Neil Armstrong was the first manned moon landing); Photo © NASA

Control desk DP249336
Coal and Oil Fired Power Stations: Cottam Power Station, Outgang Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire. Control room showing unit control desk and lighting above

Control desk DP249494
Coal and Oil Fired Power Stations: Littlebrook D Power Station, Rennie Drive, Dartford, Kent. Interior view of the power stations control room, showing the unit operators control panels

Coloured tiles DP347457
High Street, Brierley Hill, Dudley, West Midlands. Detail of the multi-coloured tiled footing beneath the window on the north side of number 158 High Street

Passage JLP01_10_51508
Finsbury Avenue, Broadgate, City of London. A view looking down a tunnel to the basement carpark at 2 Finsbury Avenue, showing the bare concrete construction units connected with large steel bolts

Bainbridges Cafe JLP01_10_28910
ELDON SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE, ELDON SQUARE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE. A view of the circular structure on stilts that housed the Bainbridge stores cafe at the Eldon Square shopping centre in

Control panel DP236830
Hucknall Airfield, Wing Test Hangar, Watnall Road, Hucknall, Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. Interior view of the block between the two main parts of the aircraft hangar

Control panel DP236831
Hucknall Airfield, Wing Test Hangar, Watnall Road, Hucknall, Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. Interior view of the block between the two main parts of the aircraft hangar

Control room DP221228
Ferrybridge C Power Station, Stranglands Lane, Ferrybridge, Wakefield. Interior view of a control room in the power station, showing some of its control panels

Control desk DP249335
Coal and Oil Fired Power Stations: Cottam Power Station, Outgang Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire. Control room showing unit control desk and lighting above

A 1965 Housewife's dream fitted space-age kitchen, at a hones exhibition. Date: 1965

Apollo 11 Crew In Quarantine on USS Hornet welcomed by President Nixon, 1969 (colour photograph)
5322855 Apollo 11 Crew In Quarantine on USS Hornet welcomed by President Nixon, 1969 (colour photograph); (add.info.: Apollo 11 mission of July 1969 was the first manned moon landing Mobile)

Apollo 11 crew on raft in the Pacific waiting for helicopter, 1969 (colour photograph)
5322848 Apollo 11 crew on raft in the Pacific waiting for helicopter, 1969 (colour photograph); (add.info.: Apollo 11 mission of July 1969 was the first manned moon landing Crew Armstrong)

Apollo 11 Lifts Off, 1969 (photo)
5322859 Apollo 11 Lifts Off, 1969 (photo); (add.info.: Apollo 11 mission of July 1969 was the first manned moon landing Saturn V launch vehicle (SA-506) for the Apollo 11 mission liftoff at 8

New York City welcomes the Apollo 11 crew in a ticker tape parade, 1969 (colour photograph)
5322850 New York City welcomes the Apollo 11 crew in a ticker tape parade, 1969 (colour photograph); (add.info.: Apollo 11 mission of July 1969 was the first manned moon landing Neil Armstrong)

The Apollo 11 Lunar Module Eagle prepares to land, 1969 (photo)
5322846 The Apollo 11 Lunar Module Eagle prepares to land, 1969 (photo); (add.info.: Apollo 11 mission of July 1969 was the first manned moon landing); Photo © NASA

Buzz Aldrin Deploys Apollo 11 Experiments, 1969 (colour photograph)
5322862 Buzz Aldrin Deploys Apollo 11 Experiments, 1969 (colour photograph); (add.info.: Apollo 11 mission of July 1969 was the first manned moon landing Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin carries)

Apollo 11 crew of Aldrin, Armstrong and Collins announced, 1969 (b / w photo)
5322860 Apollo 11 crew of Aldrin, Armstrong and Collins announced, 1969 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Apollo 11 mission of July 1969 was the first manned moon landing Lunar module pilot Buzz Aldrin;)

Apollo 11 Launch, 1969 (photo)
5322844 Apollo 11 Launch, 1969 (photo); (add.info.: Apollo 11 mission of July 1969 was the first manned moon landing Saturn V rocket lifted off from NASAs Kennedy Space Center); Photo © NASA

Buzz Aldrin at Tranquility Base, 1969 (colour photograph)
5322866 Buzz Aldrin at Tranquility Base, 1969 (colour photograph); (add.info.: Apollo 11 mission of July 1969 was the first manned moon landing Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin carries the Passive)

Aldrin Descends Lunar Module Ladder, 1969 (colour photograph)
5322864 Aldrin Descends Lunar Module Ladder, 1969 (colour photograph); (add.info.: Apollo 11 mission of July 1969 was the first manned moon landing Astronaut Buzz Aldrin lunar module pilot leaves)

Apollo 11 Patch in safekeeping for first Mars Crew, 2014 (colour photograph)
5322861 Apollo 11 Patch in safekeeping for first Mars Crew, 2014 (colour photograph); (add.info.: Apollo 11 mission of July 1969 was the first manned moon landing This framed patch signed by crew)

Spectators wait for launch of Apollo 11, 1969 (b / w photo)
5322847 Spectators wait for launch of Apollo 11, 1969 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Apollo 11 mission of July 1969 was the first manned moon landing Adjacent to the Kennedy Space Center thousands of)

New DeSoto Car and Apollo Rocket, 1960 (lithograph)
2622306 New DeSoto Car and Apollo Rocket, 1960 (lithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage brochure for a new DeSoto car)

Future New York (colour litho)
3095837 Future New York (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Future New York. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Liverpools two cathedrals (Anglican and Catholic) - linking them together is Hope Street. Merseyside, March 1967

Cray-2 supercomputer. NASA colour photograph

Caparo T1 Supersports

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Step into the "space age" with a glimpse into the past. Fawley Power Station DP221569 takes us back to an era where technology and innovation were at their peak. Imagine being a 1965 housewife, dreaming of a fitted space-age kitchen that would make daily tasks feel like something out of this world. The vibrant coloured tiles DP347457 add a touch of futuristic charm to any room, transporting you to another dimension. As we wander through Passage JLP01_10_51508, we stumble upon Bainbridges Cafe JLP01_10_28910 - a haven for those seeking respite from the fast-paced world outside. But it's not just about aesthetics; it's about control and precision too. The control panels DP236830 and DP236831 showcase the intricate mechanisms behind these technological marvels. Inside the control room DP221228, our eyes are drawn to the meticulously arranged control desks DP249336, DP249335, and DP249494 - each one representing countless hours of dedication by skilled professionals who navigated uncharted territories in pursuit of progress. And speaking of progress, let's not forget one giant leap for mankind: Apollo 11 Crew In Quarantine on USS Hornet welcomed by President Nixon in 1969 (colour photograph). This iconic image captures humanity's triumph as we ventured beyond Earth's boundaries and set foot on another celestial body. The "space age" may have been decades ago, but its influence still lingers today. It reminds us that imagination knows no bounds when it comes to exploring what lies beyond our planet. So strap in and prepare for liftoff as we embark on an intergalactic journey through time.