Grille Collection

Wolseley 1937
The distinctive radiator grille of the Wolseley - the car without a doubt, the advertising copywriter claims, whatever that means

Suffragette Campaign Muriel Matters Pankhurst. The campaign of the suffragettes in October 1908, including demonstration in Trafalgar Square, the trial of Mrs

Paris, France - La Grille du Parc Monceau - Gates of the Monceau Park. Date: circa 1904

Air vent and Cromwell statue, Salford, Manchester
An air vent and a statue of Oliver Cromwell make an unusual pairing at the rear of Buile Hill Park Hall in Salford, Manchester. Date: circa 1980

Metropolitan police officer with dog at back of van
A Metropolitan police officer standing at the back of his open van, where his Alsatian dog stands ready for action. Date: circa 1960s

Chained to Rail / Iln / 1908
A suffragette chained to grille in the House of Commons

Spa / France / Vichy / 1919
Vichy; La Grande Grille; waitresses in red & white striped uniforms, serve water to a gathering crowd

Source de la Grande Grille at Vichy, 1920s
Source de la Grande Grille at Vichy, one of the most popular of the health spa resorts in France, 1920s Date: 1920s

RMS Olympic - stateroom ventilation grille with frame
RMS Olympic - original Louis XIV style First Class open frame and wine ventilation grille from stateroom parlour suite C62. Provenance Henry Aldridge, Marquis of Granby dispersal sale 14-4-2000

Howard Johnson Restaurant, Springfield, New Jersey, USA Date: early 1950s

Modern Egyptian doorway with writing in Arabic. Date: 1840

Ratner branch bank strong room door, drill proof and blowpipe resisting. Date: circa 1920s

Ratner strong room door, No. 6, banker's patent steel door with grip frame and ventilating grille. Date: circa 1920s

Ratner strong room door, No. 3, fire-resisting with lobby and grille. Date: circa 1920s

Herr Julius Seeth and his lions in a car, London Hippodrome
Herr Julius Seeth of the London Hippodrome, taking his forest-bred lions for a trip on a Daimler motor car while performing there in 1903

Victorian charades party - the last syllables. 19th century

Aleppo, Syria - The Tomb of Zakariya
Aleppo, Syria - The Tomb of the Prophet Zakariya of the Israelites (Zechariah) (The Maqaamaat Al Awliya ). Zechariahs role as one of the men of God is frequently referenced in verses of the Qur an

New Year card in the shape of a building, with a tab to pull. Date: circa 1890s

Vichy, France - one of the springs called La Grande Grille, which produced 3000 litres and hour at a temperature of 41 degrees. circa 1920

Stone-breaking cell in a workhouse
Illustration showing a workhouse stone-breaking cell. Tramps and vagrants broke stones in return for a nights accommodation Date: circa 1909

Brochure illustration, Oldsmobile Eight, showing a stylish green car on a road -- the text suggests that the car is affordable luxury. Date: 1930s

Spain. Montblanc. Hospital of Saint Mary Magdalene. Exterior
Spain. Catalonia. Montblanc. Hospital of Saint Mary Magdalene. 15th-16th centuries. Exterior

Ukraine. Yevpatoria. Egiya-Kapay Sinagogue
Ukraine. Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Yevpatoria. Egiya-Kapay or Remeslennaya Sinagogue. Star of David detail

Spain. Royal Saint Marys Monastery. Najera
Spain. Najera. Royal Saint Marys Monastery. Royal Pantheon. 16th century. First, tomb of Blanche of Navarre

Musical instrument shop, Johnny Roadhouse. Date: 1970s

MADRID BARBER 1 / 5 1987
The tiled fascia of a Madrid barber shop - ladies also catered for, and home visits can also be arranged. Date: 1987

Couple outside Virgin Megastore, Manchester
A couple chatting outside the Virgin Megastore in Manchester City Centre. Date: circa 1980

Dutch Grille, Bismark Cafe, San Francisco, California, USA
Scene inside the Dutch Grille, Bismark Cafe, Pacific Building, Market Street, San Francisco, California, USA. Date: circa 1911

Suffragette Cat Behind the Grille. Cat is barred from the Chamber of the house of Commons. Captioned, The Suffragette Question. Behind the Grille in the Cats Parliament House Date: 1912

Merryweather escape carrying unit (front view) with Fordson chassis

Helen Fox, suffragette
Suffragette Helen Fox poses with chains, following her House of Commons protest with Muriel Matters on 28th October, 1908, when they chained themselves to the grille of the Ladies Gallery

Ladies Gallery
The Ladies Gallery of the House of Commons, behind a metal grille. The grilles were added in the reconstruction of the Commons following the 1834 fire

Moroccan Window
Plants on the cool window sill of a dark room in Morocco, North Africa, a shady escape from the scorching sun outside. Date: 1930s

Automobiles Delaunay-Belleville stand - Paris Salon
Automobiles Delaunay-Belleville - a French luxury automobile manufacturer from Saint-Denis, Paris, France. At the beginning of the 20th century they were among the most prestigious cars produced in

Greetings card in the shape of a fish on a griddle. Date: circa 1890s

Source de la Grande Grille, (drink hall), Vichy, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Metropolitan Police van equipped for dog transport
A Metropolitan Police van equipped for the transportation of trained police dogs. The back doors of the van are open, and a grille can be seen, which separates the dogs from the handlers and drivers

Metropolitan Police Alsatian dog in back of van
A Metropolitan Police Alsatian dog sitting in the back of a van. A police officer sits on the other side of the grille. Date: circa 1960s

Advertisement for Hotpoint gifts for Christmas
Hotpoint gifts " Your problem - everyones - now is - what can I give". Various useful items for the housewife that will save her time, trouble and expense

De Dion Bouton motor car, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales
A proud family with their 1903-4 De Dion Bouton motor car, registration AJ 232, in a back yard in Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Prison visit, Wakefield Prison, West Yorkshire
An inmate at Wakefield Prison, West Yorkshire, receives a visitor. The meeting takes place through a metal grille and is observed by a prison officer

Chicago, USA - car smash
Chicago, USA - the rather spectacular wreck of a car crash, which appears to have come in close contact with a nearby tree (looking remarkably unscathed!)

Funny Postcard - Urgency
A superb humourous postcard depicting a young man taking a long time over his telegram, which has a lot to do with the pretty young girl behind the counter

Three Algerian Girls looking in through the window
Three Algerian girls (Zorah, Aicha and Fatma) peer in through the window. A lovely composition and fine use of natural light

Donkey and his owner - Cairo, Egypt
A fine painting of an Egyptian and his donkey - Cairo, Egypt

Jaguar 3. 5 Litre 4-door Saloon
A magnificent Jaguar 3.5 Litre 4-door Saloon

Chidren and an Austin A40
A girl and her younger brother leaning against the front of A fine Austin A40 on a windy day

London Stone - Cannon Street. This celebrated stone, the origin of which is somewhat obscure, is now in the wall of St Swithins Church

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