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Gordon Collection (page 5)

Background imageGordon Collection: Victorian Scrap, death of General Gordon

Victorian Scrap, death of General Gordon. circa late 1880s

Background imageGordon Collection: Band and Pipers at Gordon Boys Orphanage, Dover, Kent

Band and Pipers at Gordon Boys Orphanage, Dover, Kent
The Scottish-style pipe band at the Gordon Boys Orphanage, Dover. The boys pose with their instruments. The home was founded by local philanthropist Thomas Blackman

Background imageGordon Collection: Group of smiling Labour politicians

Group of smiling Labour politicians
A group of smiling Labour politicians, including Tony Blair, John Smith, Neil Kinnock, Gordon Brown, Margaret Beckett and John Prescott. Cherie Blair can be seen in the lower left-hand corner

Background imageGordon Collection: Gordon McLennan with Susannah York

Gordon McLennan with Susannah York
Gordon McLennan (1924-2011), former leader of the Communist Party of Great Britain, its National Organiser 1966-1975 and its General Secretary 1976-1989

Background imageGordon Collection: Gordon McLennan, communist and political activist

Gordon McLennan, communist and political activist
Gordon McLennan (1924-2011), former leader of the Communist Party of Great Britain, its National Organiser 1966-1975 and its General Secretary 1976-1989

Background imageGordon Collection: Neil Kinnock, British Labour politician

Neil Kinnock, British Labour politician
Neil Kinnock (Neil Gordon Kinnock, Baron Kinnock, b 1942), Labour Party Leader 1983-1992, later served on the European Commission. Date: circa 1980s

Background imageGordon Collection: Roy Hattersley and Neil Kinnock at a Party conference

Roy Hattersley and Neil Kinnock at a Party conference
Roy Hattersley (Roy Sydney George Hattersley, Baron Hattersley, b 1932), British Labour politician, writer and journalist, served as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party 1983-1992

Background imageGordon Collection: Gordon Brown, Labour politician, speaking at a meeting

Gordon Brown, Labour politician, speaking at a meeting
Gordon Brown (James Gordon Brown, b 1951), Labour politician, MP from 1983, Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1997, and British Prime Minister from 2007 to 2010. Seen here speaking at a meeting

Background imageGordon Collection: Gordon Brown James 1951 New Labour Socialist

Gordon Brown James 1951 New Labour Socialist
gordon, brown, james, 1951, new, labour, socialist, socialism, politics, political, politician, mp, 1983, chancellor, exchequer, 1997, british, prime, minister, 2007, 2010, table, microphone

Background imageGordon Collection: Tony Benn and Neil Kinnock at a conference

Tony Benn and Neil Kinnock at a conference
Tony Benn (Anthony Neil Wedgwood Benn, formerly 2nd Viscount Stansgate, 1925-2014), Labour politician, former Cabinet Minister and currently President of the Stop the War Coalition

Background imageGordon Collection: Gordon Brown, Labour politician, giving a talk

Gordon Brown, Labour politician, giving a talk
Gordon Brown (James Gordon Brown, b 1951), Labour politician, MP from 1983, Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1997, and British Prime Minister from 2007 to 2010

Background imageGordon Collection: Royal Baccarat Scandal 1891

Royal Baccarat Scandal 1891
Sketches in the court case of the Royal Baccarat Scandal. British gambling scandal, known as the Tranby Croft affair of the late 19th century

Background imageGordon Collection: Setter Dead Fox Hunting General 1889 Gordon Mouth

Setter Dead Fox Hunting General 1889 Gordon Mouth
setter, dead, fox, hunting, general, 1889, gordon, mouth, history, historical, 10139167

Background imageGordon Collection: Lord Allendale and Bert Gordon, racing fixtures

Lord Allendale and Bert Gordon, racing fixtures
Racehorse owner Lord Allendale and Bert Gordon, jockey, racing fixtures Date: 1930

Background imageGordon Collection: Front cover of Eve Magazine 28 October 1927 with

Front cover of Eve Magazine 28 October 1927 with art deco sketch by Gordon Conway of two models in Spanish outfits carrying fans Date: 1927

Background imageGordon Collection: Front cover of Eve Magazine 19 October 1927 with

Front cover of Eve Magazine 19 October 1927 with art deco sketch by Gordon Conway of a gaily costumed woman Date: 1927

Background imageGordon Collection: Prince Wiasemsky, Mrs Astaire, Princess Wiasemsky

Prince Wiasemsky, Mrs Astaire, Princess Wiasemsky (Gordon Selfridges daughter) and Mr Glorney taking the air at Le Touquet, 1927, the most please social renezvous of British high society Date: 1927

Background imageGordon Collection: British High society personalities at the Ascot Races, 1927

British High society personalities at the Ascot Races, 1927 - Lord D Abernon, Lady Cranborne, Lady Lettice Lygon, Hon George Ward, the Duke of Portland, Lady Algernon Gordon Lennox, Captain Lucas

Background imageGordon Collection: Feature entitled What Paris Says discussing

Feature entitled What Paris Says discussing prevalent Paris styles, 1925 with sketches by Gordon Conway 1/2 Date: 1925

Background imageGordon Collection: Exclusive designs sketched by Gordon Conway anticipating

Exclusive designs sketched by Gordon Conway anticipating Spring 1925 styles Date: 1925

Background imageGordon Collection: Sketches of a complete Spring outfit from Gordon

Sketches of a complete Spring outfit from Gordon Conway, London, 1925 - comprising dress, shoes, handbag, hat and coat Date: 1925

Background imageGordon Collection: Top left a jumper suit by Gordon Conway and bottom

Top left a jumper suit by Gordon Conway and bottom right Margaret Bannerman in a flower patterened chiffon gown by Lenief, London, 1925

Background imageGordon Collection: Four jumper suits sketched by Gordon Conway, London, 1925

Four jumper suits sketched by Gordon Conway, London, 1925 Date: 1925

Background imageGordon Collection: Feature Fashions of Today and Tomorrow by Florence

Feature Fashions of Today and Tomorrow by Florence Roberts with sketches by Gordon Conway, 1925. Describing Margaret Bannermans gowns in Camilla States Her Case at the Globe Theatre

Background imageGordon Collection: Fashion sketches by Gordon Conway in black

Fashion sketches by Gordon Conway in black and white and suitable for Sports and Evening wear, 1925 Date: 1925

Background imageGordon Collection: A sketch by Gordon Conway of The Black Frock, London 1926

A sketch by Gordon Conway of The Black Frock, London 1926 - made of black georgette gleaming with paillettes and adorned with two hyge white chiffon roses on the back of one shoulder Date: 1926

Background imageGordon Collection: 92nd (Gordon) Highlanders, kilts, Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

92nd (Gordon) Highlanders, kilts, Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Vintage 19th century photograph: 92nd (Gordon) Highlanders in kilts, Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

Background imageGordon Collection: Christening of Princess Elizabeth, 1926

Christening of Princess Elizabeth, 1926
The Royal Christening: Inside the Chapel at the Palace. The christening of Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) in May 1926 in the private chapel at Buckingham Palace by the Archbishop of

Background imageGordon Collection: Photograph of Gordon Arms, Fareham, Hampshire

Photograph of Gordon Arms, Fareham, Hampshire. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Background imageGordon Collection: Photograph of General Gordon PH, Gravesend, Kent

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

Background imageGordon Collection: Encampment at Montagu House

Encampment at Montagu House
The encampments set up in the gardens during the Gordon Riots in 1780. Over six days in June 1780, protests took place against the limited concessions of the first Catholic Relief Act

Background imageGordon Collection: Mount Edgcumbe, Cornwall, seat of the Richard Edgcumbe

Mount Edgcumbe, Cornwall, seat of the Richard Edgcumbe, 2nd Earl of Edgcumbe. Castellated mansion with octagonal towers and French and English gardens

Background imageGordon Collection: Gordon West talks to Miss Helen Villiers, the younger daughter of Lady Kahleen Villers at

Gordon West talks to Miss Helen Villiers, the younger daughter of Lady Kahleen Villers at a party organised by Lady Hadfield for the Committee and Patrons of Lady Mount Temples Midnight Matinee

Background imageGordon Collection: Well-known members of the D Oyly Carte Company on the stage at Princes Theatre including

Well-known members of the D Oyly Carte Company on the stage at Princes Theatre including Lady Dorothy D Oyly Carte with the companys stage manager, Mr. J.M. Gordon (kneeling right). Date: 1922

Background imageGordon Collection: 4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, Camille Jenatzy

4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, Camille Jenatzy (60 Mercedes 9.2 litres) the winner at 49.2 mph. Shown sitting in his car after the race. Date: 2nd July 1903

Background imageGordon Collection: 4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, Selwyn Francis Edge

4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, Selwyn Francis Edge (Napier for Britain) learning Athy control; later disqualified despite finishing. Date: 2nd July 1903

Background imageGordon Collection: 4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, Stocks (Napier for Britain)

4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, Stocks (Napier for Britain) going to the scales at Ns, he was leading the race but later gave up. Date: 2nd July 1903

Background imageGordon Collection: Photograph of Lord Dudley Gordon unveiling a plaque

Photograph of Lord Dudley Gordon unveiling a plaque commemorating the founding of IMechE on the site. At the time, being the Curzon Street goods offices of the London Midland Region

Background imageGordon Collection: The Duchess of Richmond and Gordon

The Duchess of Richmond and Gordon, formerly Elizabeth Grace Hudson, wife of the 9th Duke and daughter of Rev. Thomas William Hudson. She and the duke were married for sixty-one years. Date: 1938

Background imageGordon Collection: Bystander masthead by Gordon Conway, 20 May 1931

Bystander masthead by Gordon Conway, 20 May 1931
Masthead design for The Bystander magazine front cover by artist and designer Gordon Conway featuring an elegant couple fishing by a river while spring lambs gamble joyfully among the flowers behind

Background imageGordon Collection: Dickie Gordon and Walter Crisham at Eden Roc

Dickie Gordon and Walter Crisham at Eden Roc
Dorothy Mary " Dickie" Fellowes-Gordon (3 August 1891 11 August 1991) Scottish socialite, coal industry heiress and singer, companion of Elsa Maxwell

Background imageGordon Collection: Humerus and femur of the extinct Rodrigues

Humerus and femur of the extinct Rodrigues solitaire, Pezophaps solitaria, in the Parisian Collection and Andersonian Collection

Background imageGordon Collection: Tooth-billed pigeon, Bruces green pigeon

Tooth-billed pigeon, Bruces green pigeon
Tooth billed pigeon, Didunculus strigirostris 1, 2 (critically endangered), Bruces green pigeon, Treron waalia (Treron abyssinica 3, 5) and Levaillants dove, Verrulia carunculata (extinct) 4

Background imageGordon Collection: Side, front and back of the leg of a dodo

Side, front and back of the leg of a dodo in the British Museum. Illustration drawn and lithographed by Joseph Dinkel from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melvilles The Dodo

Background imageGordon Collection: Head of a dodo in the Ashmolean Museum

Head of a dodo in the Ashmolean Museum
Side view of the head of a dodo in the Ashmolean Museum and restored head in the British Museum. Illustration drawn and lithographed by Joseph Dinkel from Hugh Edwin Strickland

Background imageGordon Collection: Willem Bontekoes illustration of the dodo

Willem Bontekoes illustration of the dodo
Willem Ysbrantsz Bontekoes illustration of the dodo, from his Voyage, 1646. Wood engraving from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melvilles The Dodo and its Kindred, London, Reeve

Background imageGordon Collection: Rodrigues solitaire, Pezophaps solitaria

Rodrigues solitaire, Pezophaps solitaria
Illustration of a Rodrigues solitaire, Pezophaps solitaria, by Francois Leguat from his Voyage, published 1708. Wood engraving from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melvilles The Dodo

Background imageGordon Collection: Rodrigues solitaire and domed Rodrigues giant

Rodrigues solitaire and domed Rodrigues giant
Rodrigues solitaire, Pezophaps solitaria and domed Rodrigues giant tortoise, Cylindraspis peltastes, both extinct. Facsimile of the frontispiece of Francois Leguats Voyage, published 1708



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