This site is an expanded and significantly upgraded version of the Flickr Commons based tool I wrote several years ago. As well as a major design/UX overhaul, it now includes data from further providers such as those available through Europeana, and also the Imperial War Museum. 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
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 code is openly licensed so please feel free to copy, modify, distribute as you please. It will be shared on Github shortly!
De Ruyter joining Tromp's fleet in the North Sea, 8-18 August 1665. This unsigned drawing shows a low horizon. In the right background, De Ruyter is seen coming up before the wind in the 'Schiedam'. This is accompanied by the inscription, &
1665
National Maritime Museum
Dutch fleet after the council-of-war, 8-18 August 1665. In this unsigned work, the Dutch fleet are shown hove-to or under easy sail in a light breeze. On the right is a port-quarter view of the 'Delfsland', de Ruyter's new ship. There is a
1665
National Maritime Museum
The council-of-war after De Ruyter's arrival in the Dutch fleet, 18 August 1665. This is one of a number of sketches from De Ruyter’s Voyage to Bergen in Autumn 1665. Soon after his return from the West Indies, De Ruyter was chosen as commander
1665
National Maritime Museum
The council-of-war in the Dutch fleet 18 August 1665. Drawing of the council-of-war in the Dutch fleet, 8 [OS]/18 August 1665, part of a series of drawings of De Ruyter’s voyage to Bergen, Autumn 1665.
The council-of-war was held on board the &lsqu
1665
National Maritime Museum
The Dutch fleet after the council-of-war 18 August 1665. The Dutch fleet after the council of war, 8 [OS]/18 August 1665, part of a series of drawings of De Ruyter’s voyage to Bergen, Autumn 1665.
The Dutch fleet lying-by, before its division into
1665
National Maritime Museum
Mrs Maria Pierrepont, 1777/8 - 1864. Framed pastel drawing of Maria Salter (Mrs Pierrepont) which forms a pair with that of her husband, Captain (later Rear-Admiral) William Pierrepont; see PAJ2899.
The Salters were a family of Shropshire origin, Maria
1801
National Maritime Museum
George III in HMS Southampton reviewing the fleet off Plymouth, 18 August 1789. 'George III in HMS Southampton reviewing the fleet off Plymouth, 18 August 1789'. The Carnatic is shown just right of the centre of the picture, heading the line of
1789
National Maritime Museum
Action between 'Leander' and French two-decker 'Genereux', 18 Aug 1798. This illustrated letter to his father, the marine painter William Anderson, was written in 1800 while Anderson was serving as a midshipman on the 'Bellona
1800
National Maritime Museum
Flat-bottomed Gunboats, numbers 102, 138, 141, 146, 147, 148, and 149.. No Scale. Plan showing the inboard profile of a flat-bottomed Gunboat, illustrating how Numbers 102, 138, 141, 146, 147, 148, and 149 were fitted for lowering the carronade or howitz
Circa August 1801
National Maritime Museum
The 'Phoenix' in chase of the 'Didon', 18 August 1805. This was purchased for the Museum from Davis, a London dealer, by Sir James Caird in 1948 with PAH9534. It was then believed to show the frigate 'Amethyst' in chase of th
1808
National Maritime Museum
Isis (1819). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the orlop deck with fore & aft platforms for Isis (1819), a 50-gun (later 58-gun) Large Fourth Rate Frigate, building at Woolwich Dockyard.
18 August 1818
National Maritime Museum
Isis (1819). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the spar deck (upper deck) for Isis (1819), a 50-gun (later 58-gun) 'spar-deck' Large Fourth Rate Frigate, building at Woolwich Dockyard.
18 August 1818
National Maritime Museum
Isis (1819). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the upper deck (main gun deck) for Isis (1819), a 50-gun (later 58-gun) Large Fourth Rate Frigate, building at Woolwich Dockyard.
18 August 1818
National Maritime Museum
Nelson. Published at 14 Pall Mall East by P & D Colnaghi & Co. Publishers to the Queen & the Royal Family Aug 18 1842. Print
18 Aug 1842
National Maritime Museum
60ft Schooner (1847). Scale: 1:96. A plan showing the sail profile for a 60ft Schooner (1847), built at Bombay for the South Australian Government.
Signed by J. Edye [Assistant Surveyor to William Symonds, Surveyor of the Navy].
N.B. Some books hav
Circa July - August 1847
National Maritime Museum
Botter Xe on the Y near Amsterdam. Randorp Tower in the distance. Medium includes graphite.; Signed by artist and dated.
18 Aug 1863
National Maritime Museum
Raudteevahi maja Strenči lähistel / House of the railway guard by Strenči
Taken 18 Aug 1889
National Archives of Estonia
Enligt text som medföljde bilden: "Lysekil, Ångaren "Viken" 18/8 1901." ::
18 August 1901
Bohusläns museum
Susan Joice, arrested for stealing money from a gas meter
Taken 18 Aug 1903
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums
Olof Jonssons text: "Dahlins, 18 aug. 1907"
Olof Gunnar Dahlin Väne-Ryr 1880-04-08 gift 1910-12-18 med Maria Kristina Håkansson Väne-Ryr 1874-10-09 (troligen damen i mitten). Damen till höger troligen änkan Emma Kristi
18 August 1907
Vänersborgs museum
Familjen Gustaf Wetterlundh
Olof Jonssons text: "Tungebal, Wetterlund, 18 aug. 1912"
Fotot taget på den gamla prästgården i Tungebo. I trädgårdsmöblerna sitter dottern Astrid Wetterlund född i Vänersb
18 August 1912
Vänersborgs museum
Groupe posant devant une ferme, Oberfelden, Allemagne, A 4 128
18 août 1912
Albert-Kahn Museum / Department of Hauts-de-Seine
Olof Jonssons text: "Tungebal, Wetterlund, 18 aug. 1912"
Fotot taget på den gamla prästgården i Tungebo, damerna till vänster okända troligen tjänstefolk. Dottern Astrid född i Vänersborg 1906-03-28, hu
18 August 1912
Vänersborgs museum
Australian troops marching along Macquarie Street, Sydney
Taken 18 Aug 1914
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Australian troops marching on Randwick Road in Sydney
Taken 18 Aug 1914
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Leading Stoker Stephen Josiah Hiscock 233196, H.M.S. "Victory" formerly H.M.S. "London"
Died 18 August 1914
Lives of the First World War
Prob, S.B.A. James Albert Biddlecombe M6872, Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve
Died 18 August 1914
Lives of the First World War
THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE TO FRANCE, AUGUST-OCTOBER 1914
18 August 1914
Imperial War Museum
Een grote groep mensen staat op het perron onder de overkapping van het stationsgebouw. De vensters van het stationsgebouw hebben hoge bogen. De zon schijnt. Vooraan staan hoge officieren en een heer met gleufhoed en paraplu in een halve boog opgesteld. M
18 August 1915
Stadsmuseum Harderwijk
Een grote groep mensen staat op het perron voor het stationsgebouw. De vensters van het gebouw hebben hoge bogen. De zon schijnt. Aan de rand van de spoorbaan staat een heer in lange overjas en met een paraplu. Rechts staat een groep mannen in verschillen
18 August 1915
Stadsmuseum Harderwijk
Private Eric Arthur Mousley 36564, Royal Army Medical Corps
Died 18 August 1915
Lives of the First World War
Private Sidney Gilbert Rodber 231 TF, Gloucestershire Regiment
Died 18 August 1915
Lives of the First World War
Private William Knowlson 10961, South Wales Borderers
Died 18 August 1915
Lives of the First World War
Acting Serjeant Albert Bateman 16202, Yorkshire Light Infantry
Died 18 August 1916
Lives of the First World War
Brigadier General Archie Stewart Buckle , Royal Artillery
Died 18 August 1916
Lives of the First World War
Corporal Arthur G Mason 2701, Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Died 18 August 1916
Lives of the First World War
Geburtstagsfeier für Kaiser Franz Joseph
18 August 1916
Österreichische Nationalbibliothek - Austrian National Library
Gunner Edward Ainslie Norris 11/1646, New Zealand Field Artillery
Died 18 August 1916
Lives of the First World War
Lance Corporal Frank Glover 19569, Liverpool Regiment
Died 18 August 1916
Lives of the First World War
Lieutenant Charles Fabian Saunders. Unit: C Company, 7th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. Death: 18 August 1916 Western Front
Died 18 August 1916
Imperial War Museum
Lieutenant F Mackay. Unit: Cameron Highlanders. Death: 18 August 1916
Died 18 August 1916
Imperial War Museum
Lieutenant Thomas Alfred Hooper. Unit: 5th Battalion, Australian Infantry, Australian Imperial Force. Death: 18 August 1916, killed in action at Pozieres, Somme, Western Front. Commemorated on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial.
Died 18 August 1916
Imperial War Museum
Miss Enid M Kentish, Voluntary Aid Detachments. Died August 1916 18 August 1916.
Died 18 August 1916
Imperial War Museum
Miss Enid M Kentish, Voluntary Aid Detachments. Died August 1916 18 August 1916.
Died 18 August 1916
Imperial War Museum
Private (Cyclist) Herbert Jackson 1266/225306. Unit: C Company, 5th Battalion, attached to 8th Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment. Death: 18 August 1916 Western Front
Died 18 August 1916
Imperial War Museum
Private Alfred Anderson 21178, "4th. Bn." The King's (Liverpool Regiment)
Died 18 August 1916
Lives of the First World War
Private Charles Arthus Levens. Unit: 5th Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Forces. Death: 18 August 1916
Died 18 August 1916
Imperial War Museum
Private Charles Edward White 25490, York and Lancaster Regiment
Died 18 August 1916
Lives of the First World War
Private Charles Mulholland S/13300, Cameron Highlanders
Died 18 August 1916
Lives of the First World War
Private David Phillips 15489, Princess Charlotte of Wales's (Royal Berkshire Regiment)
Died 18 August 1916
Lives of the First World War
Private Ernest Nathen Holmes Foulger 25155, Suffolk Regiment
Died 18 August 1916
Lives of the First World War
Private George James Cloudesley 30717, Worcestershire Regiment
Died 18 August 1916
Lives of the First World War
Private James Briggs 2225, The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Died 18 August 1916
Lives of the First World War
Private John Alfred Allen 10542, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Died 18 August 1916
Lives of the First World War
Private Joseph Gandell 19059. Unit: 7th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. Death: 18 August 1916, Guillemont, Somme, Western Front. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
Died 18 August 1916
Imperial War Museum
Private Richard William Abbott G/4189, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Died 18 August 1916
Lives of the First World War
Private Walter Lichfield 3176, Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Died 18 August 1916
Lives of the First World War
Private William Beasley GS/393, 6th Royal West Kent Regiment
Died 18 August 1916
Lives of the First World War
Private William Blease 19226, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Died 18 August 1916
Lives of the First World War
Private William Cameron S/10244. Unit: 8th Platoon, "B" Company, 2nd Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Death: 18 August 1916, Somme, Western Front.
Died 18 August 1916
Imperial War Museum