Tangye Collection

Runway Perspective, 1941, (1944). Creator: Eric Ravilious
Runway Perspective, 1941, (1944). RAF Spitfires at a British airfield during the Second World War. Painting in the Imperial War Museum, London. From " Britain In The Air", by Nigel Tangye

Sir Richard Tangye, Birmingham engineering firm
Sir Richard Tangye, Head of the famous Birmingham engineering firm. late 19th century

Poster showing types of British and German aircraft, 1915, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Poster showing types of British and German aircraft, First World War, 1915, (1944). Chart produced by the British goverment showing outlines of aircraft for identification: Public Warning

A Service Station - Seaplanes, Second World War, (1944). Creator: Charles Cundall
A Service Station - Seaplanes, Second World War, (1944). British aircraft of the Royal Air Force at the coast. Painting in a private collection. From " Britain In The Air", by Nigel Tangye

An Aerodrome in 1918, (1944). Creator: Sir John Lavery
An Aerodrome in 1918, (1944). British biplanes in the air over an airfield during the First World War. From " Britain In The Air", by Nigel Tangye. [Collins, London, 1944]

James Watt's studio at his residence, Heathfield Hall
James Watt's lathe and vice-bench at Heathfield Hall, Handsworth, later owned by George Tangye. Date: circa 1809

James Watt's Sculpture copying machinery (eidograph), taken at Watt's residence, Heathfield Hall, Handsworth, later owned by George Tangye. Date: circa 1809

James Watts studio at his residence, Heathfield Hall, Handsworth, later owned by George Tangye. Date: circa 1809

James Watts residence, Heathfield Hall, Handsworth, later owned by George Tangye. Date: circa 1809

Sir Richard Tangyes first workshop, for which the rent was four shillings per week. He was head of the famous Birmingham engineering firm. late 19th century

Imaginary Flight of Hensons Ariel, 1843, (1944). Creator: Day & Haghe
Imaginary Flight of Hensons " Ariel", 1843, (1944). William Henson and John Stringfellows 1843 design for steam-powered flying machine

Airmans Equipment, 1932, (1944). Creator: E. A. Harvey
Airmans Equipment, 1932, (1944). A pilots flying helmet, goggles and navigation aids. From " Britain In The Air", by Nigel Tangye. [Collins, London, 1944]

AFS men stationed at Brixton, WW2
Four AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) men stationed at Brixton during the Second World War. The man on the left is Jack Hall. The photo is believed to have been taken outside William Penn School, Dulwich

John Le Carre (David Cornwell)
John le Carr (pseudonym of David John Moore Cornwell, b 1931), English author of spy novels, many of which have been adapted for television and film. He worked for MI5 and MI6 in the 1950s and 1960s

AFS men stationed at Brixton, WW2
Four AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) men stationed at Brixton during the Second World War. The man on the left is Jack Hall. The photo is believed to have been taken outside William Penn School

Derek Tangye, Cornish-based author
Derek Tangye (1912-1996), Cornish-based author

Sir Richard Tangye
Sir Richard Trevithick Tangye, civil engineer and industrialist, manufacturer of engines and other heavy equipment. Seen here in the late 1850s with the Great Eastern steamship before its launch to

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STEAMSHIP: GREAT EASTERN. Engineer Richard Tangye beside one of the Tangye hydraulic rams used for the sixth launch attempt of the Great Eastern, December 1857

Small engineering works in which the Tangy brothers made machine tools in the 1850s. From One and All by Richard Tangye (London, c1889)

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"Exploring the World of Tangye: A Journey through Aviation and Engineering" Step into the past with a runway perspective, as we delve into the fascinating world of Tangye. From 1941 to 1944, creator Eric Ravilious captured the essence of this era, showcasing its innovation and progress. James Watt's studio at his residence, Heathfield Hall, becomes a hub of creativity where ideas take flight. His sculpture copying machinery (eidograph) stands as a testament to his ingenuity and dedication. Intriguingly, a poster from 1915 resurfaces in 1944 depicting British and German aircraft types. Its unknown creator reminds us of the historical significance these machines held during wartime. Transporting us back to World War II is Charles Cundall's depiction of a service station for seaplanes. The hustle and bustle around it serves as a reminder of the crucial role aviation played in that period. Sir John Lavery's artwork takes us even further back to an aerodrome in 1918. Through his brushstrokes, we witness both the beauty and chaos that surrounded these early airfields. Heathfield Hall holds more than just James Watt's studio; it was also Sir Richard Tangye's first workshop. This Birmingham engineering firm became synonymous with excellence in their field. Immerse yourself in history with an imaginary flight from Hensons Ariel in 1843. Day & Haghe bring this vision to life once again through their artistic prowess. As we explore tangye’s legacy, let us appreciate how these remarkable individuals shaped our world through their passion for aviation and engineering.