William George Collection

Captain G Middleton, late 19th century, (1911). Creator: Unknown
Captain G Middleton, late 19th century, (1911). Portrait of British horseman William George Bay Middleton (1846-1892), equerry to John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer, who was Lord Lieutenant of Ireland

Sir W. G. Armstrong, printers sample for the Worlds Inventors souvenir album (A25) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Bamborough Castle, c1870. In the 17th century, financial difficulties led to the castle deteriorating, it was restored by various owners during 18th and 19th centuries

Firing the 111-Ton Gun... at Woolwich, June 1887, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Firing the 111-Ton Gun, with 1800-lb. projectile and 960-lb. of gunpowder, at Woolwich, June 1887, (1901). William Armstrongs monster gun which was then the largest gun in existence

Locomotives Ready for Shipment Overseas, c1930. Creator: William George Armstrong
Locomotives Ready for Shipment Overseas, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne]

In the Erecting Shop. c1930. Creator: William George Armstrong
In the Erecting Shop. c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne]

Erroll, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
Erroll, 1840. Portrait of William George Hay, 18th Earl of Erroll (1801-1846), Scottish peer and politician. From " Portraits by Count D Orsay"

The Earl of Erroll, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
The Earl of Erroll, 1840. Portrait of William George Hay, 18th Earl of Erroll (1801-1846), Scottish peer and politician. From " Portraits by Count D Orsay"

Jesmond Dene, Newcastle, c1905. Park laid out in 1860s by the industrialist William George Armstrong and his wife

William George Armstrong, English industrialist, (c1924). Armstrong (1810-1900) was the effective founder of the Armstrong Whitworth manufacturing empire

Gatling rapid fire guns, 1862. Artist: William George Armstrong
Gatling rapid fire guns, 1862. Various models of the machine gun patented by American inventor Richard J Gatling in 1862. The weapon, a hand-cranked multiple-barrelled rotary gun

William George Armstrong (1810-1900), British industrialist, inventor and scientist, c1890. Armstrong established Elswick Engine Works at Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1847

A Wells Fargo messenger from their Express Delivery service via the Isthmus of Panama, 1875. Wells Fargo & Co was founded in 1852 by Henry Wells (1805-1878) and William George Fargo (1818-1881)

Loading up horse-drawn vans at the Wells Fargo general office, New York, USA, 1875. Wells Fargo & Co was founded in 1852 by Henry Wells (1805-1878) and William George Fargo (1818-1881)

Deliveries and collections taking place at Wells Fargo depot, New York, USA, 1875. Wells Fargo & Co was founded in 1852 by Henry Wells (1805-1878) and William George Fargo (1818-1881)

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William George Armstrong, a prominent figure in the late 19th century, left an indelible mark on history as an English industrialist, inventor, and scientist. Known by many titles such as Captain G Middleton and Sir W. G. Armstrong, his contributions spanned across various fields. In 1870, at Bamborough Castle, Armstrong's genius was showcased through a printer's sample for the World Inventors souvenir album. This exquisite piece displayed his innovative mind and attention to detail. One of his most remarkable achievements came in June 1887 when he oversaw the firing of the awe-inspiring 111-Ton Gun at Woolwich. The sheer power unleashed that day marked a turning point in military technology. Armstrong's influence extended beyond weaponry; he also revolutionized transportation with locomotives ready for shipment overseas around 1930. His expertise is evident in every bolt and rivet meticulously crafted by him. The Erecting Shop captured Armstrong's dedication to perfection during this era. With passion radiating from each photograph taken by him around 1930, it becomes clear that no detail escaped his discerning eye. Not only did William George Armstrong excel in industry but also had artistic talents worth mentioning. In collaboration with Richard James Lane, he created masterpieces like "Erroll" and "The Earl of Erroll" back in 1840 - testaments to his multifaceted nature. Jesmond Dene stands as a testament to Armstrong's love for Newcastle - its beauty immortalized through photographs circa 1905 by this visionary industrialist himself. A portrait from approximately 1924 portrays William George Armstrong amidst all his accomplishments - a man who shaped industries with unwavering determination and brilliance unmatched by any other innovator of his time. Even Gatling rapid-fire guns owe their existence partly to William George Armstrong’s ingenuity; an artist rendering them back in1862 showcases how far ahead of his time he truly was.