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Gilbert Collection (page 6)

Background imageGilbert Collection: Exodus: The Epsom Derby by Gilbert, 1845

Exodus: The Epsom Derby by Gilbert, 1845
Epson races: scenes on the road, as drawn by Gilbert. The Elephant and Castle pub, as well as the Swan Tavern, Morden Hall boarding school

Background imageGilbert Collection: Model sunbathing in a white bikini

Model sunbathing in a white bikini
Model sunbathing in a garden in a white bikini. circa 1957

Background imageGilbert Collection: Leslie Howard and Georges Perinal, The First of The Few

Leslie Howard and Georges Perinal, The First of The Few
Leslie Howard (1893-1943), English actor, and Georges Perinal (1897-1965), French cinematographer, on location during the filming of The First of The Few

Background imageGilbert Collection: At the Play, Henry Irving at The Lyceum, London

At the Play, Henry Irving at The Lyceum, London
Illustration, At the Play. On the stage of the Lyceum Theatre, London, is Henry Irving, probably in the role of Hamlet. Audience members include the Prince and Princess of Wales, Benjamin Disraeli

Background imageGilbert Collection: Henry the Eighth - title page

Henry the Eighth - title page - Archbishop Cranmer. 1862

Background imageGilbert Collection: Soho, London - Berwick Street and Broadwick Street W1

Soho, London - Berwick Street and Broadwick Street W1
Soho, London - junction of Berwick Street and Broadwick Street W1, with Gilberts luggage shop on the corner. 1973

Background imageGilbert Collection: The Merchant of Venice - title page

The Merchant of Venice - title page - Shylock and the disguised Portia in court. 1862

Background imageGilbert Collection: Cartoon, Richard d Oyly Carte, Gilbert and Sullivan

Cartoon, Richard d Oyly Carte, Gilbert and Sullivan
Cartoon, Richard d Oyly Carte as maitre d, with Ws Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan as chefs, at the Savoy Dining Room. Opening the new shop -- it is wonderful what may be done by enterprise and Patience

Background imageGilbert Collection: Cartoon, Gilbert and Sullivan, Stephens and Solomon

Cartoon, Gilbert and Sullivan, Stephens and Solomon
Cartoon, Ws Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan ignoring their rivals Henry Pottinger Stephens and Edward Solomon in the street -- We never speak as we pass by. 1882

Background imageGilbert Collection: Charles I playing golf at Leith receives news of rebellion

Charles I playing golf at Leith receives news of rebellion
King Charles I, playing golf at Leith, Scotland, receives news of the Irish rebellion which marked the beginning of the Irish Confederate Wars in October 1641

Background imageGilbert Collection: John Gilbert & Greta Garbo embracing

John Gilbert & Greta Garbo embracing
Greta Garbo (1905 - 1990), Swedish-American film actress in a clinch with John Gilbert (1899 1936) Date: 1905 - 1990

Background imageGilbert Collection: The Swiss Express by Arthur H Gilbert and Charles Renad

The Swiss Express by Arthur H Gilbert and Charles Renad
Promotional postcard for The Swiss Express by Arthur H. Gilbert and Charles Renad. First produced at the Princesss Theatre, 26th December 1891. The image shows Charles & Frederick

Background imageGilbert Collection: Boy scout on Tuvalu, Gilbert Islands, Pacific

Boy scout on Tuvalu, Gilbert Islands, Pacific
Boy scout plaiting palm leaves on Tuvalu, Gilbert Islands, Pacific. Date: 1979

Background imageGilbert Collection: Government rest house, Tuvalu, Gilbert Islands, Pacific

Government rest house, Tuvalu, Gilbert Islands, Pacific. Date: 1977

Background imageGilbert Collection: Butaritari airfield, Gilbert Islands, Pacific

Butaritari airfield, Gilbert Islands, Pacific
Aircraft and hut on Butaritari airfield, Gilbert Islands, Pacific. Date: 1977

Background imageGilbert Collection: Scout headquarters, Tuvalu, Gilbert Islands, Pacific

Scout headquarters, Tuvalu, Gilbert Islands, Pacific. Date: 1977

Background imageGilbert Collection: Traditional welcome dance, Tuvalu, Gilbert Islands, Pacific

Traditional welcome dance, Tuvalu, Gilbert Islands, Pacific
Girls and women performing a traditional welcome dance, Tuvalu, Gilbert Islands, Pacific. Date: 1977

Background imageGilbert Collection: Scouts in Tuvalu, Gilbert Islands, Pacific

Scouts in Tuvalu, Gilbert Islands, Pacific
Scouts taking part in an indoor activity, Tuvalu, Gilbert Islands, Pacific Date: 1977

Background imageGilbert Collection: Blitz in City of London -- scene in Old Street, WW2

Blitz in City of London -- scene in Old Street, WW2
Blitz in the City of London -- scene in Old Street after an air raid on 7 September 1940, with rubble in the roadway and a smoky atmosphere. Date: 1940

Background imageGilbert Collection: An Elixir of Love by W. S. Gilbert

An Elixir of Love by W. S. Gilbert
Illustration from a short story, An Elixir of Love by W. S. Gilbert in The Graphic Christmas Number 1876, which was the basis for Gilbert and Sullivans 1877 operetta The Sorcerer

Background imageGilbert Collection: Hyla nasuta, rocket frog

Hyla nasuta, rocket frog
BMNH 1947.2.22.81, formerly 1936.12.3.192. F, adult. Spirit specimen. Collected by John Gilbert at Port Essington [1840-1841]. Designated holotype of Pelodytes nasutus Gray, 1842

Background imageGilbert Collection: The Derby by Gilbert Holiday

The Derby by Gilbert Holiday
The crucial final moment of the Epsom Derby as the jockeys urge their horses towards the finish line. Date: 1927

Background imageGilbert Collection: Grand National at Aintree by Gilbert Holiday

Grand National at Aintree by Gilbert Holiday
The steeplechase horse race, the Grand National, run at Aintree, Liverpool showing the Canal Turn which provides many thrills

Background imageGilbert Collection: Main entrance, Union workhouse, Tendring, Essex

Main entrance, Union workhouse, Tendring, Essex
The main entrance and front driveway of the Tendring Union workhouse at Tendring Heath, Essex. A man, perhaps the workhouse porter, can just be seen

Background imageGilbert Collection: Union Workhouse, Liskeard, Cornwall

Union Workhouse, Liskeard, Cornwall
The Liskeard Union workhouse, also known as Lamellion House, in Liskeard, Cornwall. Some inmates can be seen in the workhouse grounds

Background imageGilbert Collection: Union Workhouse, Dunmow, Essex

Union Workhouse, Dunmow, Essex
The Dunmow Union workhouse at Great Dunmow, Essex. Two children play in front of the building. The workhouse, erected in 1838-40, was designed by George Gilbert Scott and William Bonython Moffatt

Background imageGilbert Collection: Gilbert John Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 4th Earl of Minto

Gilbert John Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 4th Earl of Minto (1845-1914), Viscount Melgund between 1859 and 1891, British politician, Governor General of Canada (1898-1904)

Background imageGilbert Collection: Newark Union Workhouse, Claypole Bridge, Lincs

Newark Union Workhouse, Claypole Bridge, Lincs
The large building partly hidden by the bridge was used as the Newark Union workhouse until the early 1900s. The building was erected in the 1780s as a workhouse for the Claypole Gilbert Union

Background imageGilbert Collection: Jack Point in Yeoman

Jack Point in Yeoman
C Herbert Workman in the role of Jack Point, the jester, in Yeoman of the Guard

Background imageGilbert Collection: Cartoon of G K Chesterton, writer

Cartoon of G K Chesterton, writer
Cartoon of Gilbert Keith Chesterton, writer

Background imageGilbert Collection: Lola Montez / Anon

Lola Montez / Anon
MARIA DOLORES ELIZA ROSEANNA GILBERT, known as LOLA MONTEZ (also Mrs James, Mrs Heald) Irish adventuress, lousy dancer but mistress of (inter alia) Ludwig 1 of Bavaria

Background imageGilbert Collection: Cartoon, An Ironmaster at the Savoy

Cartoon, An Ironmaster at the Savoy
Cartoon, An " Ironmaster" at the Savoy -- the librettist Ws Gilbert in a suit of armour, with the much smaller figure of Richard D Oyly Carte looking up at him

Background imageGilbert Collection: The Fairys Dilemma by W. S. Gilbert

The Fairys Dilemma by W. S. Gilbert. First produced at the Garrick Theatre, on 3rd May 1904. The main characters are shown as themselves

Background imageGilbert Collection: Driven From Home by Gilbert Hastings Macdermott

Driven From Home by Gilbert Hastings Macdermott
Driven From Home by G. H. Macdermott (27 February 1845 8 May 1901). First produced at the Grecian Theatre on 31st July 1871

Background imageGilbert Collection: Gilbert Arms Inn (The Squirrel), Eastbourne, Sussex

Gilbert Arms Inn (The Squirrel), Eastbourne, Sussex. 1860

Background imageGilbert Collection: The Cinema Star by Jack Hulbert

The Cinema Star by Jack Hulbert (24 April 1892 - 25 March 1978) from Die Kino-Koenigin by Georg Okonkowski and Julius Freund

Background imageGilbert Collection: Gallic cock crow for the Paris exhibtion by Gilbert James

Gallic cock crow for the Paris exhibtion by Gilbert James
A woman dressed in a Pierrot or clown outfit is helped in her performance by a cockerel balancing on an egg. 1899

Background imageGilbert Collection: Cartoon, Ws Gilbert and May Fortescue

Cartoon, Ws Gilbert and May Fortescue
Cartoon, Ws Gilbert (1836-1911), and May Fortescue (1859-1950) --giving her a helping hand. The actress and singer appeared with the D Oyly Carte Opera Company

Background imageGilbert Collection: Cartoon, Lord Cairns and Miss Fortescue

Cartoon, Lord Cairns and Miss Fortescue
Cartoon, Lord Cairns to Miss Fortescue -- Delighted, my dear, that my son has shown such good taste! May Fortescue (1859-1950) was an actress, singer and actor-manager

Background imageGilbert Collection: Music cover, Puppchen, two-step intermezzo

Music cover, Puppchen, two-step intermezzo by Jean Gilbert. 1913

Background imageGilbert Collection: Sailor and small child at the ships wheel

Sailor and small child at the ships wheel. circa 1946

Background imageGilbert Collection: Woodland house in the snow

Woodland house in the snow. circa 1952

Background imageGilbert Collection: View of St Michaels Mount, near Marazion, Cornwall

View of St Michaels Mount, near Marazion, Cornwall
Distant view of St Michaels Mount, near Marazion, Cornwall. circa 1950

Background imageGilbert Collection: St Michaels Mount, near Marazion, Cornwall

St Michaels Mount, near Marazion, Cornwall. circa 1950

Background imageGilbert Collection: Woman on a twilight beach

Woman on a twilight beach. circa 1950

Background imageGilbert Collection: Canoeing on the River Thames

Canoeing on the River Thames. circa 1957

Background imageGilbert Collection: National 12 sailing dinghies on a Devon beach

National 12 sailing dinghies on a Devon beach -- one of a great series of studies of sailing off the Devon and Cornwall coasts The National 12 is a two-person, two-sail racing dinghy. 1952

Background imageGilbert Collection: Tree branches covered in snow

Tree branches covered in snow. circa 1952



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