Winchester Collection (page 5)

Loading mails on board an Imperial Airways liner at Croydon Airport, c1936 (c1937). Artist: GPO
Loading mails on board an Imperial Airways liner at Croydon Airport, c1936 (c1937). The mail is brought from London to the aerodrome in streamlined cars painted blue to distinguish the airmail

An instructor explaining engine details to a pupils at Sealand Aerodrome, Flintshire, c1936 (c1937)
An instructor explaining engine details to a group of pupils at the Service Flying Training School at Sealand Aerodrome, Flintshire, Wales, c1936 (c1937). From Wonders of World Aviation, Vol

A lecture on instrument flying at the Central Flying School at Upavon, Wiltshire, c1936 (c1937)
A lecture on instrument flying in progress at the Central Flying School at Upavon, Wiltshire, c1936 (c1937). The diagrams on the board represent turn indicators. From Wonders of World Aviation, Vol

Captain John Alcock and Lieutenant Arthur Whitten Brown, British aviators, c1919 (c1937). John William Alcock (1892-1919), a Captain in the Royal Air Force

All clear for the start at Tempelhof Airport, Berlin, c1936 (c1937). A Lufthansa aircraft ready to take off. From Wonders of World Aviation, Vol. 1, by Clarence Winchester

The aeroplane that made the first flight of a circular mile in Great Britain, c1909 (c1937). John Theodore Cuthbert Moore-Brabazon

The internal structure of the airship R101, c1929 (c1937). The R101 was one of a pair of British rigid airships completed in 1929 as part of a government programme to develop civil airships capable

Albert Ball, British First World War pilot and recipient of the Victoria Cross, c1917 (c1937). Albert Ball (1896-1917) learned to fly at Hendon Airfield shortly after the outbreak of the First World

British rigid airship R101 riding at her mooring mast at Cardington, Bedfordshire, c1929 (c1937). The R101 was one of a pair of British rigid airships completed in 1929 as part of a government

Major James H Doolittle, American aviator, c1936 (c1937). James Harold Doolittle (1896-1993) was one of the most famous pilots of the interwar period, achieving numerous pioneering aviation feats

Aerial equipment on the Imperial Airways liner Hengist, c1936 (c1937). Artist: Marconis Wireless Telegraph Co Ltd
Aerial equipment on the Imperial Airways liner Hengist, c1936 (c1937). The round aerial is part of the homing radio system, one of the first aerial directional finding systems

Colonel Charles A Lindbergh, American aviator, c1931 (c1937). Charles Augustus Lindbergh (1902-1974) was an aviator, author, inventor, military officer, explorer, and social activist

Before the first flight over Mount Everest, 1933 (c1937). The Everest mail being handed to the pilot of the Westland Wallace aircraft by Colonel PT Etherton

Ground Instruction in map reading, c1935 (c1937). The instructor explains to his pupils how to fold a map for reading in the air

Flying boats and floatplanes from aircraft carriers of the Royal Navy, c1936 (c1937)
Flying boats and floatplanes from aircraft carriers of the Royal Navy during exercises in the Mediterranean, c1936 (c1937)

A huge balloon was necessary for Professor Piccards ascent, c1936 (c1937).. Jean Felix Piccard (1884-1963) was a Swiss-born American chemist, engineer, professor and high-altitude balloonist

The Hafner Gyroplane, c1935 (c1937). The Hafner AR III Gyroplane, a British autogyro designed by Austrian Raoul Hafner (1905-1980), and built by the AR III Construction Company at Denham

West Gate, Winchester, 1779. Artist: Michael Angelo Rooker
West Gate, Winchester, 1779. Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III. - I to S, by C

Henry III in the Chapter House at Winchester Cathedral, 1250 (1793)
Henry III in the Chapter House at Winchester Cathedral preaching to the monks to enforce the election of his half-brother Aymer de Valence as bishop, 1250 (1793)

The Wayfarers Dole, Hospital of St Cross, Winchester, Hampshire, early 20th century(?). Founded in the 12th century by Henry of Blois, Bishop of Winchester

Hospital of St Cross, Winchester, Hampshire, early 20th century(?). Exterior view of the 12th century almshouse, the oldest charitable institution in Britain. From Winchester

West Gate, Winchester, Hampshire, early 20th century(?). From Winchester. [L Newman, The Square, London, ]

Great Hall of Winchester Castle, Hampshire, early 20th century(?). The Winchester Round Table is on the far wall. From Winchester. [L Newman, The Square, London, ]

Statue of King Alfred the Great, Winchester, Hampshire, early 20th century(?). The statue, by Hamo Thornycroft, was unveiled in 1899, to commemorate the millenary of Alfreds death. From Winchester

The Trusty Servant, 1579 (early 20th century(?)). Wall painting by the poet John Hoskins outside the kitchen of Winchester College, Hampshire. From Winchester. [L Newman, The Square, London, ]

Winchester College from the Wardens Garden, Hampshire, early 20th century(?). From Winchester. [L Newman, The Square, London, ]

The Buttercross, Winchester, Hampshire, early 20th century(?). From Winchester. [L Newman, The Square, London, ]

Gravestone of Thomas Thetcher, Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire, early 20th century(?)
Gravestone of Thomas Thetcher, the Hampshire Grenadier, Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire, early 20th century(?). From Winchester. [L Newman, The Square, London, ]

North transept of Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire, early 20th century(?). From Winchester. [L Newman, The Square, London, ]

Choir of Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire, early 20th century(?). From Winchester. [L Newman, The Square, London, ]

The reredos, Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire, early 20th century(?). From Winchester. [L Newman, The Square, London, ]

Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire, early 20th century(?). From Winchester. [L Newman, The Square, London, ]

Winchester Cathedral and Avenue, Hampshire, early 20th century(?). From Winchester. [L Newman, The Square, London, ]

Winchester Cathedral, c1858. Artist: Newman & Co
Winchester Cathedral, c1858. The construction of the present Winchester Cathedral was begun in 1079 by Walkelin, the first Norman Bishop of Winchester

Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire, c1870. Artist: Stannard & Son
Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire, c1870. The construction of the present Winchester Cathedral was begun in 1079 by Walkelin, the first Norman Bishop of Winchester

The reredos of Winchester Cathedral, 1924-1926. The reredos dates from the 16th century. A print from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume I, 1924-1926

Cabin of a De Havilland DH86B biplane, c1934 (c1937). View inside the cabin of a De Havilland DH86 Express airliner showing the ten seats upholstered in blue leather

North west view of Winchester Cathedral, 1843. Artist: J Jackson
North west view of Winchester Cathedral, 1843. An engraving from The Art-Union Scrap Book, Henry G Bohn, London, 1843

Entry of Henry and Eleanor into Winchester. Eleanor of Provence (c1223-1291) and King Henry III (1207-1272) were married on January 14, 1236

King Henry III (1207-1272) in the Chapter House at Winchester preaching to the monks, 19th century. Artist: Saunders
King Henry III (1207-1272) in the Chapter House at Winchester preaching to the monks, 19th century. Henry is seen here trying to enforce the election of his brother to the bishopric

The Salon, Avington, c1908. The Salon of Avington Park, Winchester, Hampshire, England. From The Connoiseur Vol. XXII. [Otto Limited, London, 1908-9]

Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire, 1937. Sights of Britain, third series of 48 cigarette cards, issued with Senior Service, Junior Member, and Illingworth cigarettes

Venues of coronations at various periods before and since Edward the Confessor, 1937. Artist: Henry Charles Brewer
Venues of coronations at various periods before and since Edward the Confessor, 1937. Clockwise from top left: Westminster Abbey, London; Holyrood Abbey, Edinburgh; Notre Dame

John Paulet, 5th Marquess of Winchester, royalist, (1826). Artist: TA Dean
John Paulet, 5th Marquess of Winchester, royalist, (1826). Paulet (1598-1675) supported King Charles I during the English Civil War

William Paulet, 1st Marquess of Winchester, English statesman, (1828). Artist: TA Dean
William Paulet, 1st Marquess of Winchester, English statesman, (1828). Portrait of Paulet (c1483-1572) whose name is variously spelt Powlett, Poulet, or Pawlet

Hedda of Winchester consecrates St Guthlac, late 12th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Hedda of Winchester consecrates St Guthlac, late 12th century, (1843). The bishop wears sacerdotal dress consisting of albe, tunic, dalmatic and chasuble. Guthlac lived 673-714 AD

William de Breteuil defending the treasury at Winchester against Henry I, c1860. Henry (1068-1135) seized the crown on the death of his brother William II in 1100

At The End, c1845, 1936
At The End, 1936. The ill-fated crew of Sir John Franklin trapped in the ice. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. 1, edited by Clarence Winchester. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd. London]

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