Taken Collection

Paratroops landing on the outskirts of Arnhem
Photograph: Paratroops landing on the outskirts of Arnhem. Taken by Sgt D M Smith, Army Film and Photographic Unit, Arnhem, 17 Sep 1944

Robin Hood statue, Castle Place, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. The Robin Hood statue is pictured with the bow and arrow missing

North American SNJ-2 Texan N66082 at La Guardia Airport NY. Constructed as a SNJ-2 (MSN 65-2026) with Bureau of Aeronautics No. 2037. Taken on Strength-Charge with the United States Navy 1946

Old Killingworth 4 wheeled engine by George Stephenson, 1823. Listed in RE Bleasdales Locomotive Engines catalogue, entry 1274. Taken for Stephenson Centenary. Date: 1881

William Hedleys engine, 1813. Listed in RE Bleasdales Locomotive Engines catalogue, entry 1259. Long held at Crag Head, Newcastle and photographed there in 1881

Stallion coal car engine, 1822. Taken for Stephenson Centenary. Date: 1881

Pte J Connington of Selby, Yorks, in action with Sten gun
Photograph: Pte J Connington of Selby, Yorks, in action with Sten gun. Taken by Sgt D M Smith, Army Film and Photographic Unit, Arnhem, 20 Sep 1944

USAF - Republic F-84F Thunderstreak 52-6993 - buzz number FS-993 - of the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing at RAF Wethersfield, possibly en-route for delivery to Chaumont-Semoutiers Air Base

Douglas C-47A-65-DL Skytrain K-684
Royal Danish Air Force - Douglas C-47A-65-DL Skytrain K-684 (msn 19054), of Eskadrille 721, circa 1970. Built for the United States Army Air Force as 42-100591

North American F-107A-NA 55-5119 (msn 212-2) Originally ordered as F-100B but constructed as F-107A, first flown on 28 November 1956

Robert Hawthorns locomotive - Newcastle & Carlisle Railway
Robert Hawthorns locomotive for Newcastle & Carlisle Railway, 1835. Taken for Stephenson Centenary. Date: 1881

Model of John Blenkinsops rack-rail engine. Being a steam locomotive propelled by a toothed wheel engaging in a rack on one of the rails

Rocket locomotive model - owned by George Robert Stephenson
Rocket locomotive model. Owned by George Robert Stephenson, made 1829. Listed in RE Bleasdales Locomotive Engines catalogue, entry 1268. Taken for Stephenson Centenary. Date: 1881

Knave of Diamonds
Image of the Knave of Diamonds. Taken from a series of postcards. Artist: Miss E Henman Date: 1906

Queen of Diamonds
Image of the Queen of Diamonds. Taken from a series of postcards. Artist: Miss E Henman Date: 1906

King of Diamonds
Image of the King of Diamonds. Taken from a series of postcards. Artist: Miss E Henman Date: 1906

Knave of Spades
Image of the Knave of Spades. Taken from a series of postcards. Artist: Miss E Henman Date: 1906

Queen of Spades
Image of the Queen of Spades. Taken from a series of postcards. Artist: Miss E Henman Date: 1906

King of Spades
Image of the King of Spades. Taken from a series of postcards. Artist: Miss E Henman Date: 1906

Knave of Hearts
Image of the Knave of Hearts. Taken from a series of postcards. Artist: Miss E Henman Date: 1906

King of Hearts
Image of the King of Hearts. Taken from a series of postcards. Artist: Miss E Henman Date: 1906

Knave of Clubs
Image of the Knave of Clubs. Taken from a series of postcards. Artist: Miss E Henman Date: 1906

Queen of Clubs
Image of the Queen of Clubs. Taken from a series of postcards. Artist: Miss E Henman Date: 1906

King of Clubs
Image of the King of Clubs. Taken from a series of postcards. Artist: Miss E Henman Date: 1906

A nobleman from the Plantagenet period, AD1200, and the royal coat of arms. Taken from a series of postcards. Date: 1906

A lady from the Stuart period, AD1630, and the royal coat of arms. Taken from a series of postcards. Date: 1906

MUSSOLINI IN THE ALPS
France : a triumphant Mussolini surveys the conquered Alpine passes, taken by his men Date: July 1940

Gulshan Circle 2
Azim Khan Ronnie

Grumman TBF-1C Avenger NZ2504
(ex Royal New Zealand Air Force) - Grumman TBF-1C Avenger NZ2504 (msn 5219, ex INST182, ex BuNo 24336), on gate guard at RNZAF Te Rapa, near Hamilton

View of the Strand, London, from the south side of the River Thames. Taken from a 16th century drawing. Date: 16th century

Fanny and Dora Watson, Kent / 178
Fanny (right) and Dora (left) Watson. Taken at the Houghton photographic studio. The Watson Fanny Watson is wearing three War Service Bar stripes on her left arm

Last Order Signed By Louis Xvi When He Had Taken Refuge With The Legislative Assembly, 10 August 1792. From A 19Th Century Copy Of The Original

Duke Of Monmouth Taken After The Battle Of Sedgemoor. James Scott, 1St Duke Of Monmouth, 1St Duke Of Buccleuch, 1649

The Royal Family Is Taken To The Temple Prison, August 1792. Engraved By Blanpain After De La Charlerie. From Histoire De La Revolution Francaise By Louis Blanc

The Trumpeter Taken Prisoner From The Book Babys Own Aesop By Walter Crane Published C1920

Sweetshop and tobacconist in Peckham, London
Taken in the late 1960 s, this sweetshop and tobacconist was run by Mr and Mrs Price. It was on the corner of Sumner Road and Garnies Street in Peckham, London

Tilly Whim Caves, Swanage, Dorset
Tilly Whim Caves, Swanage, Isle of Purbeck, near Poole, Dorset, England. Taken from the PS Victoria Date: 1930s

Railway Station, Wearhead, County Durham
Railway Station, Wearhead, Bishop Auckland, near Cowshill, County Durham, England. British Railways NE Region (Formally North Eastern Railway)

Nottingham English bride in a garden
Nottingham English bride, picture taken late 1970s. Taken in a garden setting with large tree, in the background, grass lawn, wearing long sleeve, vailed traditional wedding dress of the period

The School, Horton, Chipping Sodbury, England
The School, Horton, Chipping Sodbury, near Bristol, Bristol County, England. Taken by Murray Dowding. Date: 1910s

South Africa - The Town, Kimberley
The Town, Kimberley, near Bloemfontein, Frances Baard, Northern Cape, South Africa. Taken from the headgear Date: 1900s

Aircraft Carrier HMS Indefatigable (R10), Portland, Dorset
Aircraft Carrier HMS Indefatigable (R10), Portland, near Weymouth, Dorset, England. Taken in Portland Harbour Date: 1940s

Aircraft Carrier HMS Implacable (R86), Portland, Dorset
Aircraft Carrier HMS Implacable (R86), Portland, near Weymouth, Dorset, England. Taken in Portland Harbour Date: 1940s

Paddle Steamer Balmoral, . Taken mid-Channel Date: 1940s

The Zugspitze, Bavaria, Germany. Taken from Ehrwald, Austria Date: 1928

Panoramic View, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Taken from the Castle Date: 1920s

Panoramic View, Eskdale, Cumbria
Panoramic View, Eskdale, near Gosforth, Cumbria, England. Taken from Herdknott Date: 1910s

Winter Gardens & Ferris Wheel, Blackpool, Lancashire
Winter Gardens & Ferris Wheel, Blackpool, near Pickering, Lancashire, England. Taken from the Tower Date: 1920s

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"Taken: A Journey Through Time and Places" Paratroops landing on the outskirts of Arnhem, a moment frozen in history. The North American SNJ-2 Texan N66082 soaring through the skies, capturing hearts with its grace. Nottingham's iconic Robin Hood statue stands tall in Castle Place, reminding us of legends that never fade. George Stephenson's Old Killingworth 4 wheeled engine, a testament to innovation and progress. William Hedley's engine, an engineering marvel that revolutionized transportation as we know it. The Stallion coal car engine from 1822, a powerful symbol of industrial might and ambition. Pte J Connington of Selby, Yorks fearlessly wielding his Sten gun in action - bravery knows no bounds. Fanny and Dora Watson from Kent sharing a tender moment amidst the chaos of life (178). The USAF Republic F-84F Thunderstreak roaring through the sky with unparalleled speed and precision. Peckham's sweetshop and tobacconist - where memories are made one treat at a time. Railway Station in Wearhead, County Durham - connecting people across generations. In this captivating collection of moments "taken, " we embark on a journey through time and places that have shaped our world today – from paratroopers descending upon Arnhem to aircraft soaring above us; from legendary figures like Robin Hood to pioneers like George Stephenson; from courageous soldiers fighting for freedom to everyday individuals finding solace amidst chaos. Each image captures more than just visual beauty; they encapsulate stories etched into history books or whispered among loved ones over generations. As we delve deeper into these snapshots frozen in time – whether it be witnessing technological advancements like William Hedley's groundbreaking engine or feeling the power behind Stallion coal car engine – we are reminded of the indomitable spirit that drives humanity forward.