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Endeavour Collection

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Endeavour II

Endeavour II
A drawing of Endeavour II, the British challenger in the 1937 Americas Cup races, which was paid for and helmed by Thomas Sopwith, the famous aeroplane pioneer

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Gardenia taitensis, Tahitian gardenia

Gardenia taitensis, Tahitian gardenia
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Gardenia florida

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Acacia nilotica, prickly acacia tree

Acacia nilotica, prickly acacia tree
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Metrosideros excelsa, Christmas tree

Metrosideros excelsa, Christmas tree
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Marsdenia mollissima

Marsdenia mollissima
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Cynanchum crassifolium

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Inside the Dome of Discovery, Festival of Britain, London

Inside the Dome of Discovery, Festival of Britain, London
General view inside the Dome of Discovery, part of the Festival of Britain site on the South Bank, London. This part of the exhibition covered Britains conquest of the physical world through

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Thespesia populnea, portia tree

Thespesia populnea, portia tree
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Piper methysticum, kava

Piper methysticum, kava
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Piper inebrians

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Czech Republic - 6th All Sokol Rally in Prague

Czech Republic - 6th All Sokol Rally in Prague
A rally to promoting public exercise as a way to stimulate national self importance (through organised gymnastic and athletic demonstrations - usually mass-participation)

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Muntiacus muntjak, Indian muntjac

Muntiacus muntjak, Indian muntjac
Zoological drawing 6 (1:6) Cervus plicatus. Pencil outline, lateral and front views, of head of Indian muntjac, made by Sydney Parkinson (1745-1771) during Captain Cooks first voyage of discovery

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Corynocarpus laevigatus, karaka tree

Corynocarpus laevigatus, karaka tree
Finished watercolour by John Frederick Miller from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Girls on Magazine Covers

Girls on Magazine Covers
The Typical Magazine Through the seasons with the magazine cover - the record of a years endeavour Date: 1924

Background imageEndeavour Collection: A Christian Endeavour Rally

A Christian Endeavour Rally Date: late 19th century

Background imageEndeavour Collection: A Christian Endeavour Rally, Victorian period

A Christian Endeavour Rally, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Photograph of Endeavour PH, Shatterling, Kent

Photograph of Endeavour PH, Shatterling, Kent. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Fowler Road Locomotive 14754, Endeavour

Fowler Road Locomotive 14754, Endeavour
At the 1965 Brighton Steam Rally, on the promenade. Maker: John Fowler & Co. of Leeds, Type: Road Locomotive Number: 14754 Built: 1920 Registration: NO 459 Class: A9 Cylinders: Compound Nhp: 7 Name

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Foster showmans Tractor FE 1589

Foster showmans Tractor FE 1589
Foster showmans Tractor, regn. FE 1589, number 14066, Endeavour. Built in 1915 by William Foster & Co. in Lincoln, powered by a 4 Nhp compound steam engine. Date: 1970s-1980s

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Foster Showmans Tractor FE1589

Foster Showmans Tractor FE1589
Foster Showmans Tractor, regn. FE1589, number 14066, Endeavour. Built in 1915 by William Foster & Co. in Lincoln, powered by a 4 Nhp compound steam engine. Date: 1970s-1980s

Background imageEndeavour Collection: A tall ship, Endeavour, by G. H. Davis

A tall ship, Endeavour, by G. H. Davis
A tall ship: the high, narrow sail-plan of Endeavour. Showing the sail-plan, mast and hull, beautiful lines and rig of the challenger for the Americas Cup; inset is a diagram showing her new

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Macropiper excelsum, kawakawa pepper tree

Macropiper excelsum, kawakawa pepper tree
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Piper myristicum

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Benincasa hispida, wax gourd

Benincasa hispida, wax gourd
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Cucurbita pruriens

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Hibiscus tiliaceus, sea hibiscus

Hibiscus tiliaceus, sea hibiscus
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Hibiscus tricuspis

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Artocarpus altilis, breadfruit tree

Artocarpus altilis, breadfruit tree
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Sitodium altile

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Nothofagus betuloides

Nothofagus betuloides
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Betula antarctica

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Pimelea prostrata, strathmore weed

Pimelea prostrata, strathmore weed
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Pimalea laevigata

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Spring feelings, illustration by William Heath Robinson

Spring feelings, illustration by William Heath Robinson
An intelligent endeavour to recapture those long lost spring feelings in the early months of the year, illustration by William Heath Robinson. Credit must appear as: Courtesy of Mrs J. C

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Congo Mission steamer Endeavour

Congo Mission steamer Endeavour
The Congo Mission steamer Endeavour, launched at Stanley Pool on 26 March 1906, published by the Baptist Missionary Society of London. Date: 1907

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Captain James Cook

Captain James Cook
British Admiralty memorial statue of Captain James Cook (1728-1779) who made maps of Newfoundland before his 3 journies on the Endeavour to the Pacific where he discovered Australia

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Avro 685 York CMk1 MW140 Endeavour

Avro 685 York CMk1 MW140 Endeavour
Avro 685 York CMk1, MW140, Endeavour. This aircraft was brought to Australia for use by the Duke of Gloucester when Governor General of Australia

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Avro 685 York CMk1 MW140 Endeavour takes-off

Avro 685 York CMk1 MW140 Endeavour takes-off
Avro 685 York CMk1, MW140, Endeavour, takes-off from Mascot. This aircraft was brought to Australia for use by the Duke of Gloucester when Governor General of Australia

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Drawer from Insect Collection of Sir Joseph Banks (1743 - 18

Drawer from Insect Collection of Sir Joseph Banks (1743 - 18
A collection of more than 4, 000 insects, including butterflies, flies, bugs and moths

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Tray of shells

Tray of shells

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Insect Collection of Sir Joseph Banks (1743 - 1820)

Insect Collection of Sir Joseph Banks (1743 - 1820)
A collection of more than 4, 000 insects, including butterflies, flies, bugs and moths

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Alphitonia zizyphoides, toi

Alphitonia zizyphoides, toi
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Cordia subcordata, kou tree

Cordia subcordata, kou tree
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Cordia sebestena

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Morinda citrifolia, Indian mulberry

Morinda citrifolia, Indian mulberry
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Brachyglottis repanda, bushmans toilet paper

Brachyglottis repanda, bushmans toilet paper
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, rose of China

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, rose of China
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Knightia excelsa, rewarewa honeysuckle tree

Knightia excelsa, rewarewa honeysuckle tree
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illlustration annotated Brabejum sparsum

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Cynoramphus zealandicus, black-fronted parakeet

Cynoramphus zealandicus, black-fronted parakeet
Plate 8, (1:8) a watercolour by Sydney Parkinson from Sir Joseph Banks commission of natural history drawings from Captain James Cooks first voyage (Endeavour 1768-1771). Annotated Psittacus varieatus

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Metrosideros fulgens, scarlet rata

Metrosideros fulgens, scarlet rata
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Cordyline fruticosa, ti plant

Cordyline fruticosa, ti plant
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Dracaena terminalis

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Gunnera magellanica, gunnera

Gunnera magellanica, gunnera
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Dyseomone intgrifolia

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Euphorbia glauca, sea spurge

Euphorbia glauca, sea spurge
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Pinguicula antarctica, butterwort

Pinguicula antarctica, butterwort
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Pinguicula alpina

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Liparis revoluta

Liparis revoluta
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Epidendrum laevigatum

Background imageEndeavour Collection: Macropus sp. kangaroo

Macropus sp. kangaroo
Zoological drawing 4 (1:4) Kanguru. Probably the first European drawing of a kangaroo, by Sydney Parkinson (1745-1771), made during Captain Cooks first voyage of discovery, 1768-1771



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