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Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Timpsons Shoe Factory, Kettering EPW053718

Timpsons Shoe Factory, Kettering EPW053718
TIMPSONS FACTORY, Kettering, Northamptonshire. Kettering, along with a number of Northamptonshire towns specialised in footwear manufacture

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: FA Cup semi-final at Highbury in 1929. EPW025838

FA Cup semi-final at Highbury in 1929. EPW025838
HIGHBURY STADIUM, London. Aerial view of the 1929 FA Cup Semi-Final at the home of Arsenal Football Club. Portsmouth beat Aston Villa 1-0 to reach the final at Wembley where they went on to lose 2-0

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Alderwasley Hall EAR015192

Alderwasley Hall EAR015192
Alderwasley Hall, Derbyshire. The late 18th century main house forms the centrepiece of an independent school founded in 1930. Aerial view by Aeropictorial. Aerofilms Collection. July 1951

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Blackpool tower EPW002071

Blackpool tower EPW002071
BLACKPOOL, Lancashire. Aerial view of Blackpool tower and pier. Photographed in July 1920. Some damage to negative. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Earles Cement Works EPW010839

Earles Cement Works EPW010839
EARLES CEMENT WORKS, Wilmington, Hull. A pioneering cement works founded in 1821 by George and Thomas Earle beside the River Hull

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Heston Aerodrome c. 1930s AFL03_aerofilms_c19981

Heston Aerodrome c. 1930s AFL03_aerofilms_c19981
Heston Aerodrome, Hounslow, Middlesex. The control tower (centre) may have been the first purpose-built example and became the model for this class of building

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: R101 Airship AFL03_aerofilms_c16455

R101 Airship AFL03_aerofilms_c16455
The R101 flying over St Pauls Cathedral during a test flight 1929-1930. Probably a composite photo montage. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Spithead Review 1924 EPW011365

Spithead Review 1924 EPW011365
REVIEW OF THE FLEET, Spithead, Portsmouth. The Spithead Review in July 1924, at which George V presented colours to the Royal Navy

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Wembley under construction 1923 EPW008279

Wembley under construction 1923 EPW008279
WEMBLEY STADIUM, London. Construction of the Empire Stadium for the British Empire Exhibition. Aerial photograph taken on 25th March 1923 (taken from a copy negative). Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Coventry Cathedral EAW024986

Coventry Cathedral EAW024986
COVENTRY CATHEDRAL. The old Cathedral was destroyed by incendiary bombs on 14 November 1940, with only its spire and outer walls surviving

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Canterbury Cathedral EAW004809

Canterbury Cathedral EAW004809
CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL, Kent. Canterbury is the seat of the premiere Archbishop of the Church of England, and the Cathedral has attracted pilgrims from an early date

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: 601 Squadron EPW035616

601 Squadron EPW035616
601 SQUADRON. Practice for an RAF display in June 1931. These aircraft are Westland Wapiti Mk.IIA bombers (in service 1928-1942)

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Worcester in 1921 EPW005383

Worcester in 1921 EPW005383
WORCESTER, Worcestershire. Aerial view, from the north west, over the city centre, March 1921. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: West Pier Brighton EAW022258

West Pier Brighton EAW022258
WEST PIER, Brighton. First built in 1866 as Brightons second pier, to bring holidaymakers to Brighton by steamer. The pier head was extended and a pavilion added in 1893

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Aerial photography 1919 AFL03_aerofilms_c12930

Aerial photography 1919 AFL03_aerofilms_c12930
" Wills, Shaw and Friese-Greene Ready to Film". A publicity shot for the foundation of the Aerofilms aerial photography company taken at the London Aerodrome, Hendon

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Douglas DC-3 AFL03_aerofilms_b1222

Douglas DC-3 AFL03_aerofilms_b1222
Douglas DC-3 airliner. Advertising image prepared by Aerofilms for a client showing rays of sunshine from behind a cloud.The DC-3 entered civilian service with American Airlines in 1936

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Biplane flight AFL03_aerofilms_c169

Biplane flight AFL03_aerofilms_c169
De Havilland DH9s flying in formation. From a copy negative made in 1923. Designed in 1916 by Airco, it first saw action with the Royal Flying Corps over the Western Front in 1917

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Ironbridge Gorge EAW024219

Ironbridge Gorge EAW024219
THE IRONBRIDGE GORGE, Shropshire. In addition to the famous bridge, Ironbridge was home to a number of the key elements that drove the Industrial Revolution

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Rochester Cathedral EAW004796

Rochester Cathedral EAW004796
ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL and the River Medway, Kent. Aerial photograph taken in April 1947 showing the gasworks and docks next to Limehouse Reach on the Medway. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Wing walking EPW037854

Wing walking EPW037854
Wing walking without a harness on an Aviation Tours Ltd Avro 504K. May 1932. From a copy negative. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Housing estate 1930 EPW038718

Housing estate 1930 EPW038718
Pennine Drive, Golders Green. Aerial view. A housing estate built by John Laing & Co. in June 1930. Attractive new housing estates were a source of pride for house builders. Photographed in 1932

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Parachutist AFL03_aerofilms_b251

Parachutist AFL03_aerofilms_b251
Parachutist descending 1930s. Canopy fully open. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Graf Zeppelin EPW038817

Graf Zeppelin EPW038817
The Graf Zeppelin moored at Hanworth Aerodrome, London Air Park in July 1932. This was her third and final visit to the UK after a flight over London in 1930

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Quarry Hill Flats, Leeds EPW061489

Quarry Hill Flats, Leeds EPW061489
Quarry Hill Flats, Leeds, West Yorkshire. Aerial view of the housing estate, 2nd June 1939. Aerofilms Collection

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Trees casting shadows EAW027429

Trees casting shadows EAW027429
Trees casting shadows, Withington, 27th October 1949

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Ashbourne EAW024953

Ashbourne EAW024953
The Market Place, the Church of John the Baptist and the Cattle Market, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in July 1949

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Stoke Park Colony EAW005368

Stoke Park Colony EAW005368
The Stoke Park Colony (Stoke Park Hospital), Stoke Gifford, near Bristol, South Gloucestershire, 13th May 1947. The, now yellow, Dower House, situated on the balustraded terrace

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Maritime Hartlepool EAW695745

Maritime Hartlepool EAW695745
HMS Trincomalee and PSS Wingfield Castle docked at Hartlepool. Trincomalee was laid down in Bombay, India in 1812. The Wingfield Castle is a paddle steamer built at Hartlepool and launched in 1934

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Ovaltine Egg Farm EPW037951

Ovaltine Egg Farm EPW037951
Aerial view of the Ovaltine Egg Farm, Kings Langley / Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire. Photographed by Aerofilms, May 1932

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Falmouth Harbour EPW055832

Falmouth Harbour EPW055832
FALMOUTH, Cornwall. Aerial view of Pendennis Castle, Falmouth Harbour and the Falmouth Roads. Photographed in 1937. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Worcester factories 1921 EPW005413

Worcester factories 1921 EPW005413
WORCESTER. Aerial view of the Diglis area of Worcester, adjacent to the Worcester and Birmingham Canal. The factories and kilns on Portland Street

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Lancaster Castle EPW002086

Lancaster Castle EPW002086
LANCASTER, Lancashire. Aerial view of Lancaster with the Castle, church and railway station. Lancaster Castle houses the Shire Hall and County Court and until 2011 it was used as a prison

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: 1925 FA Cup Final EPW012729

1925 FA Cup Final EPW012729
WEMBLEY STADIUM, Middlesex, London. The 1925 FA Cup Final in progress between Sheffield United and Cardiff City. Sheffield United won 1-0 in a match attended by 91, 763

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Vickers aircraft EPW001728

Vickers aircraft EPW001728
Aerial view of what appears to be a Vickers Vimy Commercial aircraft in flight (with the unusual registration 17-X on the tail fin)

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Tyne Bridge under construction EPW019820

Tyne Bridge under construction EPW019820
TYNE BRIDGE, Newcastle. Site of the new Tyne Bridge, photographed here in October 1927, a year before official opening of the bridge - the approaches are well underway

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Grimsby Docks 1933 EPW042806

Grimsby Docks 1933 EPW042806
GRIMSBY DOCKS, Lincolnshire. Aerial view, August 1933. This view shows Alexandra Dock, with the Victoria Mills, a moored sailing barge and Corporation Bridge to the right

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Terraced houses EPW024326

Terraced houses EPW024326
Serried ranks of close-packed working class housing in Leeds, West Yorkshire, photographed in 1928. By the 1930s much of Leeds Victorian housing stock were regarded as slums

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Great Malvern EPW041840

Great Malvern EPW041840
The Priory Church of St Mary and environs, Great Malvern, Worcestershire. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in June 1933

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Elastic Factory, Ibstock EAW000185

Elastic Factory, Ibstock EAW000185
The Clutsom and Kemp Ltd Elastic Factory and adjacent playing field, Ibstock, Leicestershire. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in April 1946

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Dudley Castle EAR007770

Dudley Castle EAR007770
Dudley Castle, West Midlands. Aerial view by Aeropictorial. Aerofilms Collection. June 1947

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Truro EAR007243

Truro EAR007243
Truro and Cathedral, Cornwall. The Gothic Revival Cathedral was begun in the 1880s. Aerial view by Aeropictorial. Aerofilms Collection. July 1946

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Foundation ceremony, Liverpool EPW045203

Foundation ceremony, Liverpool EPW045203
Chairs laid out for guests at the laying of the foundation stone for Edwin Lutyens Roman Catholic Cathedral for Liverpool, June 1933

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Bewdley EAW046201

Bewdley EAW046201
The town, Bewdley, Worcestershire. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in August 1952

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Royal Crescent EPW001949

Royal Crescent EPW001949
BATH, Somerset. Aerial view of the Royal Crescent, Bath, built between 1767 and 1774 by John Wood. It is considered amongst the greatest examples of Georgian architecture. Photographed in July 1920

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Hampton Court Palace EPW001711

Hampton Court Palace EPW001711
HAMPTON COURT, Richmond-upon-Thames, London. Aerial view of Hampton Court Palace, the gardens and the River Thames. Photographed in 1920. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Warwick Castle EPW001208

Warwick Castle EPW001208
WARWICK CASTLE, Warwickshire. Aerial view of the castle and River Avon in the foreground, with the church and town beyond. Photographed in 1920. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: Castle Acre Priory EAR006880

Castle Acre Priory EAR006880
CASTLE ACRE PRIORY, Norfolk. Aerial view of the Priory ruins. Photographed by Aeropictorial in April 1946. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Aerofilms Collection (1919-2006) Collection: The Needles EPW000793

The Needles EPW000793
THE NEEDLES, Isle of Wight. Early aerial view of this famous landmark of chalk stacks rising out of the sea, culminating in the Needles Lighthouse (1859). Photographed in April 1920

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