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Hackney Advertiser Tower Hamlets
Hackney Advertiser Tower Hamlets: Describing how the development of the Docklands would put the citizens at risk as it is unsuitable. -
King John Magna Carta of 1215
There are many different versions of the Magna Carta. This is version is the first ever version, signed by King John in Runnymede in 1215. William Marshal had significant influence in the signing of this version. -
Temple Church in London
Temple Church was opened in 1185, and became the stronghold of the Knights Templar order in England. Today it serves as the final resting place for William Marshal alongside notable Templar leaders. Most of the building remains as it was in the 12th century with significant restoration taking place after "The Blitz" in World War II. -
Effigy Tomb of William Marshal
William Marshal, first earl of Pembroke, died in 1219 as King regent. Subsequently, because of his commitment to the Templers cause in the Holy Land, and his loyalty to the English royal family, he was buried in Temple Church with great honor. His effigy tomb, despite being partially destroyed during "The Blitz," remains untouched in Temple Church. -
Window Cling Merchandise of William Marshal
William Marshal's legacy is greatly displayed and upheld in Temple Church. The Church often holds history events about William Marshal's life, has William Marshal exhibits, and sells William Marshal merchandise. This window cling is one of the many depictions in merchandise sold of Marshal in Temple Church. -
Official Seal of King John
Kings often replaced their signatures with their royal seals on official documents. This particular seal of King John was to certify The Articles of the Barons, the final settlement becoming The Magna Carta. -
Concorde in Brooklands Museum from front
As the factory where 30% of each Concorde was made, Brooklands Museum now holds G-BBDG, one of the 18 remaining Concordes, for display. -
Graphic of Concorde construction locations
As a collaboration between Aérospatiale and the British Aircraft Corporation (BAC), parts of Concorde were constructed in various locations in Britain and France, as shown in this graphic. This graphic originates from Brooklands Museum, a major factory for Concorde. -
Airflow through the (Concorde) power plant
Demonstration of airflow throughout Concorde power plant in different stages of flight. As the Concorde's engine could only use air flowing at about 300 miles per hour at the fastest, the power plant includes adjustable ramps to slow down airflow from Concorde's top speed of ~1300 mph to a usable range. Also include reverse thrust demonstrations. -
A classic picture: an ONERA model being tested in a wind tunnel with the airflows indicated by colored streams. (Concorde)
ONERA is a French aerospace research center, and this is a demonstration of the aerodynamics of Concorde via an ONERA model. In order to break the sound barrier, the fuselage was created to be needle-like, and the long wings were incredibly thin, making Concorde exceptionally aerodynamic. -
The Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula
A chapel within the Tower of London. This is where the most famous prisoners of the tower were buried after their executions. Katherine Howard was one of three queens buried here. -
Concorde droop nose drawings and prototypes
Due to the nature of aerodynamic changes at supersonic speeds, Concorde's nose had to have a needle-like design to be aerodynamic enough to break the sound barrier. However, this design presented problems in visibility. This led to the iconic adjustable "droop nose" design, where the high-nose configuration was used when cruising for better aerodynamics, and the low-nose configuration was used during landing for better visibility. This source shows prototypes of the nose design and drawings of multiple nose configurations. -
Tower of London
The Tower of London has served many purposes throughout its lifetime, from being a fortress, a prison, and even a zoo. During its prison phase, the Tower of London held many high-profile prisoners before they were eventually executed. Katherine Howard was one of three queens held and subsequently executed here. -
Hampton Court Palace Haunted Gallery
A gallery lined with 16th century paintings, including portraits of Tudor monarchs. Legend has it that when Queen Katherine Howard discovered she was being charged with adultery, she broke free from her guards stationed outside her room and ran along this route in the hope of finding King Henry in the Chapel to plead her innocence to. It is said that her ghost can still be seen running through this "Haunted Gallery," wailing for mercy. -
Open pages of Otia Imperialia codex
Random open pages of a 14th century Italian manuscript of the Otia Imperialia by Gervase of Tilbury. The margins are well decorated, and the text is handwritten in Latin. -
Closing of Down Street station
A magazine advertisement column is noting the closing of Down Street station -
Meeting of the LT Executive in a room in the disused Down Street Underground station
Meeting of the LT Executive in a room in the disused Down Street Underground station. Frank Pick sits nearest to camera on right. -
Down Street Station Entry Tunnel
A photo of the entrance tunnel to the abandoned Down Street Station taken on a tour of the station in March 2024. -
Down Street Station Facade
Front of current day down street station taken before a tour of the station -
Statue of Alan Turing at Bletchley Park
A slate statue of Alan Turing, located at Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. Depicts Alan Turing hunched over an Enigma machine. -
Spine of Otia Impreialia
Spine of a 14th century Italian manuscript of the Otia Imperialia by Gervase of Tilbury. The title is written in gold, and the spine is made out of leather or some other similar material. -
Annotated Page of Otia Imperialia
Annotated pages of a 14th century Italian manuscript of the Otia Imperialia by Gervase of Tilbury. Past owners of the manuscript have crossed out sections and included their own notes in the margins in Latin. -
Cuca Cocoa Challenge Cup presented by Messrs. Root & Co., Ltd.
This is a pamphlet advertising the first edition of the Cuca Cocoa Challenge Cup Race at Herne Hill Velodrome. It includes rules, -
First Cuca Cocoa Challenge Cup Scrapbook Page
This source is a page from the source scrapbook this project used but shows a photograph of the Cuca Cocoa Challenge Cup with brief description. Also on this page is a print source with a statement from Shorland describing how he used Cuca Cocoa and enjoys the chocolate they make. -
Photograph and Copyright of Frank Shorland and the Cuca Cocoa Challenge Cup
A copyright of the photograph of Frank Shorland after he won the first edition of the Cuca Cocoa Challenge Cup. -
Letter from National Cyclists' Union with Shoreland's Record
One of the sources on this document is a letter from the National Cyclists' Union addressed to Frank Shorland to recognize him for his 24 hour safety bicycle record. -
Rides That Made History.
This is an article from cycling magazine covering F.W. Shorland's Track "Twenty-Fours." It is about the three Cuca Cocoa Challenge Cup Races Frank Shorland competed in and how they impacted the history of the sport of cycling. -
Frank W. Shorland Brief Biography
This is an article from the Northern Wheeler which features a brief biography of Frank Shorland and his accomplishments. -
Photograph of Frank Shorland and excerpt
This source is a photo of Frank Shorland over top of two excerpts of a magazine or news paper or forts. -
The Cuca 24
This is an article and illustration of the third edition of the Cuca Cocoa Challenge Cup -
The Cuca Cup Race: and its Moral
This is an article about the Cuca Cocoa Challenge Cup and goes into the race, eventually describing how Shorland's bicycle made a difference to the end result of the race. -
Alan Turing in 1951
Alan Turing in 1951, at the time of his election to the Royal Society. -
Pilot Automatic Computing Engine (ACE)
The Pilot Automatic Computing Engine, designed by Alan Turing, held in the Science Museum, London. -
Epic Races of the Past - The Cuca Cup
This document is a recap of the Cuca Cocoa Challenge Cup race series over four decades later and recounts how famous these races were. -
Alan Turing's office
Alan Turing's office at Hut 8, Bletchley Park. Depicts his desk, various wall decorations, and a filing cabinet. -
Computing Machinery and Intelligence
A portion of the text of "Computing machinery and intelligence" by Alan Turing, which posed the question "can machines think" and proposed the Turing test. -
Dame Kathleen Lonsdale (née Yardley)
black and white portrait of Kathleen Lonsdale, half-plate glass negative -
Some Account of Life in Holloway Prison for Women
The cover of booklet entitled, "Some Account of Life in Holloway Prison for Women ," by Kathleen Lonsdale. Cover art includes a woman looking out of a window in blue ink. -
Martin Buerger, Harold Wyckoff, and Kathleen Lonsdale
Left to right, standing: Martin Buerger, Harold Wyckoff, and Dame Kathleen Lonsdale lecturing to a class in front of a blackboard. -
Page of Some Account of Life in Holloway Prison for Women
Photo of the beginning of Lonsdale's account of her time in Holloway.