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!
Halifax Dockyard - Plan and view of the naval yard at Halifax, Nova Scotia.. Plan and view of the naval yard at Halifax, Nova Scotia. Plan addressed to Hon. Hugh Pallaiser, appointed Comptroller of the Navy in 1770.
1771-09-30
National Maritime Museum
The Blowing up of the Boyne, a 98 Gun Ship, at Spithead, May 1st 1795. Image of the Boyne engulfed in flames, as the crew jump into the sea, some of them being helped onto boats or hanging onto floating ship fragments.The Boyne was in action in the West I
30 Sep 1800
National Maritime Museum
John Benbow, Esqr. Vice Admiral of the Blue Squadron. Engraved by H R Cook from an original by Sir Godfrey Kneller in the collection of the late Admiral Sir Peter Denis. Technique includes stipple engraving.
30 Sep 1808
National Maritime Museum
His Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence Lord High Admiral of England this Portrait is Gratuitously Presented to the Subscriber of ' Weekly Times'. Hand-coloured.
30 Sep 1827
National Maritime Museum
Folkestone from the pier, low water, Sept 30 1830. original art: drawing
30 Sep 1830
National Maritime Museum
Fishing boat with details of gear, inscr 'Alassio. Sept 30'. Mounted with PAE5640-PAE5641, PAE5643-PAE5644.
30 Sep 1845
National Maritime Museum
Drawing of burning town inscribed Tribune off Sevastopol 30th Sept 1855', showing Fort St Nicholas, Fort Alexander and (illegible). Bound with PAG3512-PAG3516, PAG3518-PAG3625 with PAG3591, PAG3623 and PAG3624 loose from the album.; Medium includes g
Sep 1855
National Maritime Museum
Sketch of rocks with sea and hills beyond. North side of cove in Dooagh promontory (continued from PAF9461). Bound with PAF9440-PAF9461, PAF9463-PAF9467.
30 Sep 1869
National Maritime Museum
Admiral Lord Nelson, from the Picture in the National Portrait Gallery. Print
30 Sep 1871
National Maritime Museum