This site is an expanded and significantly upgraded version of the Flickr Commons based tool I created several years ago. As well as a major design/UX overhaul, it now includes data from further providers (see full list below). I'd welcome further suggestions as the harvesting tool and database are easily extendable.
For information, questions and bug reports please contact James Morley @jamesinealing | james@jamesmorley.net
Current totals by data source
Current totals by date accuracy
Breakdown of institutional data retrieved through Europeana
Het Nationaal Glasmuseum - 22336 items; Sjöhistoriska museet - 11809 items; Bohusläns museum - 7936 items; Vänersborgs museum - 7561 items; Kulturarv Västernorrland - 4090 items; Rijksmuseum - 3241 items; Tekniska museet - 2444 items; Armémuseum, Stockholm, Sweden - 2317 items; Karlsborgs fästningsmuseum - 2007 items; Miliseum - 1287 items; Örebro läns museum - 1254 items; Flygvapenmuseum - 1058 items; ModeMuseum Provincie Antwerpen - 1042 items; Marinmuseum - 735 items; Skansen - 629 items; Österreichische Nationalbibliothek - Austrian National Library - 579 items; Riksantikvarieämbetet - 381 items; Stiftelsen Nordiska museet - 288 items; Historisch Museum Ede - 254 items; Stedelijk Museum Zutphen - 221 items; Ajuntament de Girona - 106 items; CODA Museum - 103 items; INP - National Heritage Institute, Bucharest - 103 items; Upplandsmuseet - 102 items; The Archaeological Heritage Agency of Iceland - 95 items; Aaltense Musea - 58 items; Stadsmuseum Harderwijk - 56 items; Sundsvalls museum - 50 items; National library of Montenegro "Đurđe Crnojević" - 44 items; Länsmuseet Gävleborg - 37 items; Nederlands Openluchtmuseum - 31 items; Vasamuseet - 28 items; Images of Old Cluj - 27 items; Nederlands Tegelmuseum - 20 items; Postmuseum - 18 items; Δήμος Τρίπολης - 11 items; Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin-Dahlem - 9 items; Cluj County Library - 9 items; Slovak National Library - 8 items; Csorba Győző Könyvtár - Pécs - 7 items; Stadskasteel Zaltbommel - 7 items; Stichting Liemers Museum - 6 items; Lietuvos dailės muziejus - 4 items; Žemaičių muziejus „Alka“ / Samogitian Museum "Alka" - 3 items; Deventer Musea - 3 items; NOC*NSF - 3 items; Nationalmuseum, Sweden - 2 items; Wikimedia Commons Community - 2 items; Lietuvos švietimo istorijos muziejus / Museum of Lithuanian Education History - 2 items; Rippl-Rónai Megyei Hatókörű Városi Múzeum - Kaposvár - 2 items; Museum Elburg - 1 items; National Library of Bulgaria - 1 items; Horniman Museum and Gardens - 1 items; jNederlands Openluchtmuseum - 1 items; Lietuvos dailės muziejus / Lithuanian Art Museum - 1 items; Kauno IX forto muziejus / Kaunas 9th Fort Museum - 1 items; A. Baranausko ir A. Vienuolio-Žukausko memorialinis muziejus / Antanas Baranauskas and Antanas Vienuolis-Žukauskas Memorial Museum - 1 items; Slot Loevestein - 1 items; Museon - 1 items
Breakdown of institutional data retrieved through Flickr Commons
The U.S. National Archives - 1730 items; The Library of Congress - 1093 items; SMU Libraries Digital Collections - 1038 items; State Library and Archives of Florida - 912 items; State Library of Queensland, Australia - 891 items; Cornell University Library - 840 items; bibliothequedetoulouse - 821 items; Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons - 567 items; Swedish National Heritage Board - 559 items; National Library of Ireland on The Commons - 494 items; State Library of New South Wales collection - 402 items; Vestfoldmuseene | Vestfold Museums - 385 items; MissouriStateArchives - 371 items; National Library of Australia Commons - 295 items; NASA on The Commons - 262 items; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums - 249 items; National Library of Norway - 229 items; Royal Australian Historical Society - 216 items; Deseronto Archives - 183 items; Provincial Archives of Alberta - 177 items; Powerhouse Museum Collection - 170 items; UW Digital Collections - 123 items; National Library NZ on The Commons - 123 items; UA Archives | Upper Arlington History - 114 items; National Library of Scotland - 105 items; Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest - 89 items; Australian War Memorial collection - 88 items; Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office Commons - 78 items; National Archives of Estonia - 67 items; Museum of Photographic Arts Collections - 64 items; Stockholm Transport Museum Commons - 61 items; Liberas / Liberaal Archief - 59 items; National Museum of Denmark - 55 items; Costică Acsinte Archive - 49 items; The Gallen-Kallela Museum - 46 items; Archives of the Finnish Broadcasting Company Yle - 46 items; Museum of Hartlepool - 45 items; George Eastman Museum - 33 items; San Diego Air & Space Museum Archives - 32 items; The National Archives UK - 31 items; tyrrellhistoricallibrary - 29 items; Preus museum - 27 items; Fylkesarkivet i Sogn og Fjordane - 21 items; OSU Special Collections & Archives : Commons - 21 items; The Finnish Museum of Photography - 20 items; National Science and Media Museum - 17 items; Schlesinger Library, RIAS, Harvard University - 9 items; Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol - 7 items; Smithsonian Institution - 4 items; Getty Research Institute - 4 items; Svenska litteratursällskapet i Finland - 4 items; The British Library - 2 items; Camden Public Library (Maine) - 2 items; Center for Jewish History, NYC - 1 items; Kalamazoo Public Library - 1 items; Aalto University Library and Archive Commons - 1 items;
The data has been harvested from providers using some custom php scripts to query respective APIs based on dates. Data is harmonised and stored in a local mySql database.
Additional jQuery plugins are used to enhance the display, including Masonry and Bootstrap Image Gallery (based on blueimp).
The website code and generated data is openly licensed so please feel free to copy, modify, distribute as you please (subject to any restrictions as imposed by the content and toolset providers).
. Electrical relay and other components removed from the replica timekeeper in 1998
1970
National Maritime Museum
. handbag. WRNS handbag, white for use with tropical uniform. 1970 pattern.
1970
National Maritime Museum
. Journeyman clock. Astronomical regulator. Winding key and four wooden pegs.
1970
National Maritime Museum
. Star identifier.
One card depicting on one side the stars of the Northen Hemisphere and on the reverse tha stars of the Southern Hemisphere.
Dims: 11.25" x 11.25" (28.6 x 28.6 cm)
Eight templates of clear plastic with red markings for latti
1970
National Maritime Museum
. White bone china plate with gilt decoration. It is printed with a port broadside view of the ship 'Mayflower' in the centre and has a border of may flowers set with four seals. At the top, the first seal of Plymouth colony; at the bottom, the
1970
National Maritime Museum
Australia with S. E. Asia and Oceania special edition to commemorate the bicentenary of the survey of the east coast of Australia by Lieutenant James Cook. Scale: circa 1:10,000,000. Chart of South East Asia, Australasia and the Pacific, coloured. Insets
1970
National Maritime Museum
Black shield. Black plastic shield with hinged support behind. A painted metal plate is attached to the front, inscribed: 'Last day of issue Navy Rum 31 July 1970 H.M.S. 'Triumph' 1741-1970'. Depicts a coffin marked 'TOT RIP'
1970
National Maritime Museum
Celestial table globe. Celestial table globe. Astronomical details on the sphere include a labelled magnitude table in Eridanus. The Milky Way and the Magellanic Clouds are depicted but not labelled. The 48 Ptolemaic constellations, four of the non-Ptolem
1970
National Maritime Museum
Mate sextant. The sextant has a grey-lacquered alloy three-circle pattern frame and a wooden handle. The white plastic micrometer drum, pressure clamp and a worm screw are located on the back of the index arm. The instrument has four shades, which can be
1970
National Maritime Museum
Medal commemorating Polish Ocean Lines 40 Years of Polish Shipping Across The Atlantic 1930 - 1970. Box for the medal commemorating Polish Ocean Lines 40 years of Polish shipping across the Atlantic 1930 - 1970.
1970
National Maritime Museum
Medal commemorating Polish Ocean Lines 40 Years of Polish Shipping Across The Atlantic 1930 - 1970. Medal commemorating Polish Ocean Lines 40 years of Polish shipping across the Atlantic 1930 - 1970. Obverse: The liner 'Stefern Batory' with the
1970
National Maritime Museum
Medal commemorating the 'Ark Royal', long refit 1967 - 1970. Medal commemorating the 'Ark Royal', long refit 1967-1970. Uniface, a six-pointed star based on the campaign stars of the Second World War, bearing in the centre an embossed
1970
National Maritime Museum
Medal commemorating the Hudson Bay Company tercentenary, 1970. Medal commemorating the Hudson Bay Company tercentenary, 1970. Obverse: The arms of the Hudson's Bay Company. Legend: 'HUDSON'S . BAY . COMPANY.' Below: '1670.'
1970
National Maritime Museum
Mid-day at Dunwich. Oil painting showing boats on the shingle beach at Dunwich, Suffolk, in bright sunlight. The artist was born on 1 March 1938 near Quebec city, Canada, and trained there and in Toronto. In 1963-64 he travelled in Europe, then spent time
1970
National Maritime Museum
. Cardboard kit with an instruction booklet for assembly (see AST0602.1). The kit contains: 1 back, 1 pointer, 1 bolt, 7 latitude plates, 1 alidade, 1 rete and 1 front border. The latitude plates are for 25º, 30º, 35º, 38º, 45º an
1970s
National Maritime Museum
. Compass dial for latitude 49° North in a presentation case with a booklet. The dial is part of a circular, wooden, lathe-turned box with a lid. The lid contains a mirror held in place by brass wire. The hour scale is marked in red paint and the bras
1970s
National Maritime Museum
Digital Sextant. The sextant has a grey-lacquered brass Admiralty-pattern frame and a plastic handle. The white plastic micrometer drum, clamp, and worm gear on the back of the index arm. The micrometer drum is connected by a notched wheel to an electromo
circa 1970
National Maritime Museum
HMS Pique (1834); Warship; Frigate. Scale: 1:48. An anchor from a model of a longitudinal section of HMS Pique (1834) showing its method of construction and internal layout and made entirely in wood with metal fittings.
between 1970 and 1990
National Maritime Museum
HMS Pique (1834); Warship; Frigate. Scale: 1:48. An anchor from a model of a longitudinal section of HMS Pique (1834) showing its method of construction and internal layout and made entirely in wood with metal fittings.
between 1970 and 1990
National Maritime Museum
HMS Pique (1834); Warship; Frigate. Scale: 1:48. Bowsprit from a model of a longitudinal section of HMS Pique (1834) showing its method of construction and internal layout and made entirely in wood with metal fittings.
between 1970 and 1990
National Maritime Museum
HMS Pique (1834); Warship; Frigate. Scale: 1:48. Box of spare parts from a model of a longitudinal section of HMS Pique (1834) showing its method of construction and internal layout and made entirely in wood with metal fittings.
between 1970 and 1990
National Maritime Museum
HMS Pique (1834); Warship; Frigate. Scale: 1:48. Dummy foremast from a model of a longitudinal section of HMS Pique (1834) showing its method of construction and internal layout and made entirely in wood with metal fittings.
between 1970 and 1990
National Maritime Museum
HMS Pique (1834); Warship; Frigate. Scale: 1:48. Dummy main mast from a model of a longitudinal section of HMS Pique (1834) showing its method of construction and internal layout and made entirely in wood with metal fittings.
between 1970 and 1990
National Maritime Museum
HMS Pique (1834); Warship; Frigate. Scale: 1:48. Dummy mizzen mast from a model of a longitudinal section of HMS Pique (1834) showing its method of construction and internal layout and made entirely in wood with metal fittings.
between 1970 and 1990
National Maritime Museum
HMS Pique (1834); Warship; Frigate. Scale: 1:48. Manikin cigar box of spare parts from a model of a longitudinal section of HMS Pique (1834) showing its method of construction and internal layout and made entirely in wood with metal fittings.
between 1970 and 1990
National Maritime Museum
HMS Pique (1834); Warship; Frigate. Scale: 1:48. Two pieces of deck planking from a model of a longitudinal section of HMS Pique (1834) showing its method of construction and internal layout and made entirely in wood with metal fittings.
between 1970 and 1990
National Maritime Museum
Close-up of male hand with manuscript in Bridwell Library
Taken some time in 1970
SMU Libraries Digital Collections
Gift shop at McKee Jungle Gardens: Vero Beach, Florida
Taken some time in 1970
State Library and Archives of Florida
North-Am International Ski-Doo Race, Wetaskiwin, Alberta
Taken some time in 1970
Provincial Archives of Alberta
North-Am International Ski-Doo Race, Wetaskiwin, Alberta
Taken some time in 1970
Provincial Archives of Alberta
Photograph of Close up of the Archives Statue "The Future", 1970
Taken some time in 1970
The U.S. National Archives
Portrait of photographer Bill Chase with his Mamiya twin-lens camera - Tallahassee
Taken some time in Jan 1970
State Library and Archives of Florida
Rev. Frank Skuse, Kilnagross Rectory, Clonakilty
Taken some time in 1970
National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Second Lieutenant William Ruthven VC , 22nd Australian Infantry Battalion
Died 12 January 1970
Lives of the First World War
First Lieutenant Zack Sensibaugh. Fighter Pilot, 4th Fighter Group. Assigned to 335FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. End Tour of Duty (ETD).
Awards: AM (OLC), WWII Victory.
Post War: Owner/Operator Christian Funeral Home Decatur, Texas.
Died 27 January 1970
American Air Museum
Wing Commander Robin Powell. Pilot, . Air ace with 7 destroyed, 2 shared, 1 unconfirmed destroyed, 3 probables and 4 damaged.
DFC: 'This officer has displayed outstanding leadership and gallantry. In May, 1940, his flight, although greatly outnumbere
Died 28 January 1970
American Air Museum
Staff Sergeant Burton McDuffie. Tail Gunner, 384th Bomb Group. Shot down by enemy aircraft and ditched on 25 July 1943 in B-17 #42 5883 'Weary Wiley.' Returned to base.
Died 2 February 1970
American Air Museum
Private Joseph Croft 48081, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
Died 9 February 1970
Lives of the First World War
Sapper William Childs WR/326026 166762 302974, Royal Engineers
Died 11 February 1970
Lives of the First World War
Air-Chief-Marshal Hugh Caswall Tremenheere Dowding ,
Died 15 February 1970
Lives of the First World War
Second Lieutenant John Manson Craig VC , Royal Air Force
Died 19 February 1970
Lives of the First World War
Gunner Ernest Stanley Boustred 881228, Royal Field Artillery
Died 24 February 1970
Lives of the First World War
Sergeant William Dillon. Military Occupation Specialty 611-Aerial Gunner (Tail Gunner), 384th Bomb Group.
Died 12 March 1970
American Air Museum
Alexander James Ritchie 114042, 3rd Cavalry Division, Fort Garry Horse
Died 8 April 1970
Lives of the First World War
Private Joseph William Gilbertson 805991, 8th Liverpool Regiment
Died 15 April 1970
Lives of the First World War
Sergeant George Partridge 42070, Loyal North Lancashire
Died 18 April 1970
Lives of the First World War
Wing Commander Peter Wickham. Pilot / Wing Commander, Headquarters Squadron (4th Fighter Group). Wing Commander RAF, on DS (Detached Service) with the 4th from #2 TEU (Tactical Exercise Unit) where he was Chief Flying Instructor. 9 x missions [4FG].
Sep-4
Died 29 April 1970
American Air Museum
Brigadier General Newton Longfellow. Commanding General, 8th Air Force Bomber Command, . Formerly command pilot. CG VIIIBC 2 December 1942 to 30 June 1943. Retired 31 January 1950.
Died 1 May 1970
American Air Museum
Nursing Sister Emma Frances ELLIOT 441609, Canadian Army Medical Corps
Died 30 May 1970
Lives of the First World War
Private Charles William Brelaz Wyatt 36473, Suffolk Regiment
Died 31 May 1970
Lives of the First World War
Major James Happel. Fighter Pilot, 4th Fighter Group. Major Happel was from Paulsboro, New Jersey, and joined the RAFVR in 1940.
Assigned to 121 (Eagle) Squadron RAF. 1941.
He transferred to the 335th Squadron, 4th Fighter Group on 24-9-42.
Designated S
Died 1 June 1970
American Air Museum
Driver Clarence Cyril Centeno Llanos 765568, Royal Field Artillery
Died 2 June 1970
Lives of the First World War
Staff Sergeant Alexander Markowski. Assistant Engineer, Left Waist Gunner, 306th Bomb Group The Reich Wreckers. Alexander Markowski enlisted in the Air Corps in April 1942 and followed training in aerial gunnery and engineering. He graduated as a Sgt from
Died 20 June 1970
American Air Museum
Private Arthur Fernley Renshaw 124547, Machine Gun Corps
Died 27 June 1970
Lives of the First World War
Captain Leicester Bishop. Fighter pilot, 4th Fighter Group. Assigned to 336FS, 4FG, 8AF USAAF. End Tour of Duty (ETD).
Awards: AM (3 OLC), PH, WWII Victory.
My dad believed that the US should have entered into the war effort prior to Pearl Harbor Day an
Died 28 June 1970
American Air Museum
Searcher Edward Morgan Forster , British Red Cross Society and Order of Saint John of Jerusalem
Died 7 July 1970
Lives of the First World War
Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade) Eugene Marceau. Gunner, 466th Bomb Group.
Died 10 July 1970
American Air Museum
Air Mechanic 3 George William Jerram 252918, Midland Area
Died 15 July 1970
Lives of the First World War
Probationary Lieutenant Robert Grice Sturges , Royal Marines
Died 12 September 1970
Lives of the First World War
Acting Corporal William Beckett Bould 112650, Royal Garrison Artillery
Died 25 September 1970
Lives of the First World War
Sergeant John Tuaine Apa, M.M. 16/1321, 3rd NZ Maori Pioneer Battalion,
Died 1 October 1970
Lives of the First World War
Private Charles Edward Powell Penfold 541664, Labour Corps
Died 5 October 1970
Lives of the First World War
Sergeant James Kay. Airplane and Engine Mechanic, 55th Fighter Group. EAME Medal w/6 bronze stars; Good Conduct Medal; Dist. Unit Badge w/1 Oak Leaf Cluster;
Died 9 October 1970
American Air Museum
Acting Regimental Sergeant Major John Robinson DCM MM 24905, Durham Light Infantry
Died 14 October 1970
Lives of the First World War