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Hamlet Collection

Background imageHamlet Collection: Cricket in an English Village

Cricket in an English Village
A classic English village scene of cricket played under the watchful gaze of the church steeple. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageHamlet Collection: Dulwich Hamlet FC football team 1936

Dulwich Hamlet FC football team 1936. Back row: Stollery (Trainer), Benka, Morrish, Toser, Cummings, Woolgor, Robbins (Captain), Jonas (Honorary Secretary)

Background imageHamlet Collection: The Hamlet, Torrish, Helmsdale, Strath of Kildonan, Sutherland, Scotland. Date: 1930s

The Hamlet, Torrish, Helmsdale, Strath of Kildonan, Sutherland, Scotland. Date: 1930s

Background imageHamlet Collection: Laurence Olivier / Hamlet

Laurence Olivier / Hamlet
(Sir) LAURENCE OLIVIER British actor of stage and screen in the role of Hamlet (1948)

Background imageHamlet Collection: Hamlet and Skull

Hamlet and Skull
Hamlet with Yoricks skull

Background imageHamlet Collection: OPHELIA

OPHELIA
Ophelia Goes Mad, Hands out Wild Flowers Date: 1906

Background imageHamlet Collection: Hamlet & Ophelia

Hamlet & Ophelia
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark and Ophelia

Background imageHamlet Collection: Hamlet at the Grave

Hamlet at the Grave
Hamlet at the grave moralises on the skull of the jester Yorick

Background imageHamlet Collection: Ophelia Drowns

Ophelia Drowns
Ophelia drowns

Background imageHamlet Collection: Ballet Dancer Robert Helpmann as Hamlet

Ballet Dancer Robert Helpmann as Hamlet
Ballet Dancer Robert Helpmann (1909-1986) as Hamlet - London, New Theatre - Old Vic Production. Date: circa 1942

Background imageHamlet Collection: Coney Island, Ardglass

Coney Island, Ardglass - a view of this coastal hamlet with a thatched building on the left, amongst others and two women on the sea wall on the right

Background imageHamlet Collection: Hamlet Slays Polonius

Hamlet Slays Polonius
While talking with his mother, Hamlet detects an intruder hiding behind a curtain : he stabs him, only to find it is his girl-friends father, Polonius

Background imageHamlet Collection: Achill Island, Co Galway, Ireland - The Dugort Colony

Achill Island, Co Galway, Ireland - The Dugort Colony
Achill Island, County Galway, Ireland - The Dugort Colony Date: circa 1903

Background imageHamlet Collection: Rosemary, Pansies, Fennel, Columbines, Rue

Rosemary, Pansies, Fennel, Columbines, Rue, Daisy and Violets (Hamlet). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare

Background imageHamlet Collection: Le Mont Cervin (Matterhorn Mountain) from Riffelalp

Le Mont Cervin (Matterhorn Mountain) from Riffelalp a hamlet in the municipality of Zermatt in the canton of Valais, Switzerland

Background imageHamlet Collection: Caricatured Hamlet on a music sheet

Caricatured Hamlet on a music sheet
A caricatured Hamlet, probably based on Sir Henry Irving, on a music sheet entitled Hamlet Ye Dane, A Ghost Story, with music by J B Lawreen

Background imageHamlet Collection: Surrey Cottages

Surrey Cottages
Picturesque black and white cottages and the fragrant smell of woodsmoke complete this beautiful corner of rural England, Eashing, a tiny hamlet near Godalming, Surrey

Background imageHamlet Collection: Cartoon, Wilson Barrett, preparing to play Hamlet

Cartoon, Wilson Barrett, preparing to play Hamlet
Wilson Barrett (William Henry Barrett; 1846-1904), actor, theatre manager and playwright -- More Study! Seen here preparing to play Hamlet, to the consernation of Henry Irving

Background imageHamlet Collection: Dugort, Achill Island

Dugort, Achill Island - a panoramic view of a hamlet and church at the foot of a mountain. (Location: Republic of Ireland; County Mayo; Achill Island). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageHamlet Collection: Farming in Middle Ages

Farming in Middle Ages
A farming scene in the middle ages (allegedly England, but more likely Germany) showing a farmer with a horse-drawn plough carving up his field, a watermill and cattle

Background imageHamlet Collection: Rosencrantz & G

Rosencrantz & G
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are given their orders by Claudius

Background imageHamlet Collection: Saddlescombe, Devils Dyke, West Sussex - nr. Brighton

Saddlescombe, Devils Dyke, West Sussex - nr. Brighton
Saddlescombe Farm, Devils Dyke, a Hamlet in the South Downs, West Sussex - nr. Brighton Date: circa 1910

Background imageHamlet Collection: The Green, nr. Millom, Cumbria

The Green, nr. Millom, Cumbria. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageHamlet Collection: The Becks Of Beckermonds

The Becks Of Beckermonds
A landscape painting shows a countryside settlement of houses placed amongst the bend of a river, with an old bridge crossing, in Beckermonds, a small hamlet of north Yorkshire. Date: circa 1919

Background imageHamlet Collection: Hamlet Scene

Hamlet Scene
A painting depicting a scene from Mr. Martin Harvey's production of the Shakespeare play, Hamlet, where a procession of white cloaked people are bearing the coffin

Background imageHamlet Collection: Barrymore's Hamlet production

Barrymore's Hamlet production
John Barrymore's Hamlet production at the Haymarket theatre. The scenery was very striking as seen in the illustration. Mr Barrymore is seen in the centre, centre with Miss Fay Compton

Background imageHamlet Collection: John Barrymore and Fay Compton

John Barrymore and Fay Compton
Actors John Barrymore (1882-1942) and Fay Compton (1894-1978) in their roles as Hamlet and Ophelia for a production soon to open at the Haymarket Theatre in London. Date: 1925

Background imageHamlet Collection: Pin Mill, River Orwell, Suffolk

Pin Mill, River Orwell, Suffolk
Pin Mill, a hamlet on the south bank of the River Orwell, Suffolk Date: circa 1908

Background imageHamlet Collection: Trewarmitt, Cornwall

Trewarmitt, Cornwall
A landscape oil painting of Trewarmitt, a small hamlet in Cornwall, a popular area for slate mining. A lady wearing a pink dress can be seen talking to a seated man, beside two horses

Background imageHamlet Collection: Polhill, Sevenoaks

Polhill, Sevenoaks
Landscape etching of Polhill, a Hamlet in Sevenoaks, Kent, England. Date: circa 1930

Background imageHamlet Collection: Hamlet at the Haymarket Theatre, theatrical portraits. With description

Hamlet at the Haymarket Theatre, theatrical portraits. With description, Miss Constance Collier as the Queen and Mr John Barrymore, the famous American actor-manager

Background imageHamlet Collection: Caricature illustration of Forbes Robertson as Hamlet, by Frank Richardson

Caricature illustration of Forbes Robertson as Hamlet, by Frank Richardson. Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson (1853-1937), actor and theatre manager

Background imageHamlet Collection: Illustration, Gravediggers scene, Hamlet

Illustration, Gravediggers scene, Hamlet
Illustration to the Gravediggers scene in Shakespeare's play, Hamlet (Act. V, Scene I)

Background imageHamlet Collection: MOUNET SULLY HAMLET

MOUNET SULLY HAMLET
The eminent French actor MOUNET-SULLY in the role of Hamlet : holding Yorick's skull, he muses on life and death... Date: circa 1900

Background imageHamlet Collection: Cover of Eve Magazine 25 February 1925 featuring

Cover of Eve Magazine 25 February 1925 featuring the actress Fay Compton as Ophelia in Hamlet at the Haymarket Date: 1925

Background imageHamlet Collection: The Vale of Health

The Vale of Health
View of the Vale of Health, Hampstead, London. Those who wished to attract visitors or new residents invented and promoted the Vale of Health name, which was first recorded in 1801

Background imageHamlet Collection: Cartoon, Another Juliet

Cartoon, Another Juliet. Trixie Southbank, who is tired of being an extra and wants to play Juliet, asks John Hollingshead (1827-1904), manager of the Gaiety Theatre, for a matinee slot

Background imageHamlet Collection: Cartoon, The New Hamlet - Waiting for the Verdict

Cartoon, The New Hamlet - Waiting for the Verdict - the Shakespearean actor Wilson Barrett (1846-1904) waits for the reviews of his new production to come in. 1884

Background imageHamlet Collection: Willow, Crow flowers, Nettles, Daisies

Willow, Crow flowers, Nettles, Daisies, and Long-purples (Hamlet). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe

Background imageHamlet Collection: Perrancoombe, near Perranzabuloe, North Cornwall

Perrancoombe, near Perranzabuloe, North Cornwall
Perrancoombe, a hamlet near Perranzabuloe, North Cornwall. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageHamlet Collection: Picturesque Swiss Alpine village of Blatten close to Zermatt

Picturesque Swiss Alpine village of Blatten close to Zermatt
circa 1910s

Background imageHamlet Collection: ENGLAND / SEATHWAITE

ENGLAND / SEATHWAITE
A lovely row of traditional cottages in a corner of Seathwaite, a small hamlet in Borrowdale, Lake District, Cumbria, England. Date: 1950s

Background imageHamlet Collection: Sir Laurence Olivier

Sir Laurence Olivier
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Background imageHamlet Collection: Dog as Hamlet

Dog as Hamlet
A dog that always wanted to play Hamlet Date: late 19th century

Background imageHamlet Collection: OPHELIA PLUNGES

OPHELIA PLUNGES
Ophelia plunges into the brook

Background imageHamlet Collection: ELLEN TERRY / HAMLET 1880

ELLEN TERRY / HAMLET 1880
Ellen Terry in the role of Ophelia in Hamlet. Date: 1880

Background imageHamlet Collection: HAMLET AND GHOST

HAMLET AND GHOST
Hamlet with the ghost of his father on the battlements of Elsinore

Background imageHamlet Collection: SOLDIERS AND GHOST

SOLDIERS AND GHOST
The ghost of Hamlets father appears on the battlements of Elsinore and alarms the sentries

Background imageHamlet Collection: OPHELIA CRAZED

OPHELIA CRAZED
Ophelia crazed

Background imageHamlet Collection: Mr & Mrs Benson and Company, Theatre Royal, Halifax

Mr & Mrs Benson and Company, Theatre Royal, Halifax
Mr & Mrs Benson and their Company, at the Theatre Royal, Halifax, with a programme of Shakespeare plays (The Taming of the Shrew, Twelfth Night, The Merchant of Venice, Hamlet)

Background imageHamlet Collection: Filming of the Movie Hamlet at Denham - the Stars relaxing

Filming of the Movie Hamlet at Denham - the Stars relaxing
Filming of the Movie Hamlet at Denham (directed by, and starring Laurence Olivier) - some of the Stars relaxing - includes Charles Doran, Terence Morgan

Background imageHamlet Collection: Carved Cross Shaft, St Cuthberts Church, Bewcastle, Cumbria

Carved Cross Shaft, St Cuthberts Church, Bewcastle, Cumbria
Carved Cross Shaft, Churchyard of St Cuthberts Church, Hamlet of Bewcastle, Cumbria (7th / 8th century) - this has been described as the best pre-Norman carving in England. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageHamlet Collection: Le Mont Cervin (Matterhorn Mountain) from Riffelalp

Le Mont Cervin (Matterhorn Mountain) from Riffelalp a hamlet in the municipality of Zermatt in the canton of Valais, Switzerland

Background imageHamlet Collection: Judi Dench as Ophelia and Coral Browne as Gertrude

Judi Dench as Ophelia and Coral Browne as Gertrude
Dame Judi Denchs professional stage debut as Ophelia with Coral Browne as Gertrude in Hamlet, produced by the London Old Vic Company. Date: 1957

Background imageHamlet Collection: Polonius, Hamlet Act 1

Polonius, Hamlet Act 1
Polonius to Ophelia: For Lord Hamlet, believe so much in him, that he is young, and with a larger tether may he walk than may be given you

Background imageHamlet Collection: Port Soderick - Isle of Man

Port Soderick - Isle of Man - a small hamlet to the south of Douglas, capital of the Isle of Man, once famed for its pleasure grounds and beach

Background imageHamlet Collection: Lily Dale, NY, USA - South Street

Lily Dale, NY, USA - South Street
Lily Dale - a hamlet located in the Town of Pomfret on the east side of Cassadaga Lake, next to the Village of Cassadaga. Located in southwestern New York State, USA

Background imageHamlet 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 imageHamlet Collection: Ballyhornan, Co. Down

Ballyhornan, Co. Down - a view of the heart of the hamlet with cottages, some thatched(copy negative). (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Ballyhornan). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageHamlet Collection: Hans Bol (1534-1593). Flemish painter. Village Scene, 16th C

Hans Bol (1534-1593). Flemish painter. Village Scene, 16th C. National Gallery. Prague (Sternberg Palace). Czech Republic

Background imageHamlet Collection: Daniel Dunglas Home, medium, with skull

Daniel Dunglas Home, medium, with skull
Daniel Dunglas Home (1833-1886), Scottish-American medium, contemplating a skull. Date: 19th century

Background imageHamlet Collection: England / Balscote

England / Balscote
The church and a pretty part of the hamlet of Balscote, Oxfordshire, England. Date: early 1960s

Background imageHamlet Collection: Chiddingstone, Kent

Chiddingstone, Kent
The delightful village of Chiddingstone, Kent Date: 1930s

Background imageHamlet Collection: Hamlet and Ghost / 1899

Hamlet and Ghost / 1899
Hamlet with the ghost of his father on the battlements of Elsinore

Background imageHamlet Collection: Dog as Hamlet

Dog as Hamlet
the Dog that Always Wanted to Play Hamlet

Background imageHamlet Collection: Hamlet Play Scene

Hamlet Play Scene
The play scene

Background imageHamlet Collection: Cartoon, Henry Irving and Wilson Barrett

Cartoon, Henry Irving and Wilson Barrett -- Mr Wilson Barrett will soon let us know that there is more than one English actor who can do justice to Shakespeare

Background imageHamlet Collection: Dorothea Baird as Queen Henrietta Maria in Charles I

Dorothea Baird as Queen Henrietta Maria in Charles I
Dorothea Baird pictured here as Charles Is Queen, Henrietta Maria. Dororthea was married to H. B. Irving who played the part of Charles 1st, and they toured together

Background imageHamlet Collection: Cartoon, John Lawrence Toole as Hamlet

Cartoon, John Lawrence Toole as Hamlet
Cartoon of John Lawrence Toole (1830-1906), English comic actor, theatre manager and producer. Seen here in an imaginary performance of Hamlet

Background imageHamlet Collection: Janette Steer as Hamlet

Janette Steer as Hamlet
Janette Steer in the male role of Hamlet in Shakespeares play of the same name. 1899

Background imageHamlet Collection: Sarah Bernhardt as Hamlet

Sarah Bernhardt as Hamlet
The actress Sarah Bernhardt (1844 - 1923) in the male role of Hamlet in Shakespeares play of the same name. 1899

Background imageHamlet Collection: At the Play, Henry Irving at The Lyceum, London (key)

At the Play, Henry Irving at The Lyceum, London (key)
Illustration, At the Play (key). On the stage of the Lyceum Theatre, London, is Henry Irving, probably in the role of Hamlet

Background imageHamlet Collection: In Glenshesk, Co. Antrim

In Glenshesk, Co. Antrim - a view of a Hamlet to the left of the picture. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Glenshesk). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageHamlet Collection: Ballynameen, Garvagh, Co. Londonderry

Ballynameen, Garvagh, Co. Londonderry - a view of a hamlet beside a river, some of the buildings are thatched. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Londonderry; Ballynameen). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageHamlet Collection: Murrisk, Co. Mayo

Murrisk, Co. Mayo - a view of a thatched hamlet and visible is a man and donkey and cart. (Location: Republic of Ireland; County Mayo; Murrisk). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageHamlet Collection: Kapelle Kuhmatt - Lotschental

Kapelle Kuhmatt - Lotschental
Kapelle Kuhmatt in the Lotschental, one of the most beautiful Valais valleys on the northern side of the Rhone valley, Switzerland. 1948

Background imageHamlet Collection: Trout Inn Godstow

Trout Inn Godstow - View over river to Inn. Part of Box 145 Boswell Collection - East Coast. Godstow is a hamlet on the River Thames about 2.5 miles (4 km) northwest of the centre of Oxford

Background imageHamlet Collection: Letterfrack and Diamond Mountain, Co. Galway

Letterfrack and Diamond Mountain, Co. Galway - an elevated view looking down on a Hamlet with a motor car on the road and the mountain behind

Background imageHamlet Collection: Caricatures of Henry Irving and Edwin Booth

Caricatures of Henry Irving and Edwin Booth
Caricatures, Rival Hamlets. Showing Henry Irving and Edwin Booth, an English Hamlet and an American Hamlet looking quizzically at each other. 1880

Background imageHamlet Collection: Cartoon, Matinees! Matinees!! Matinees

Cartoon, Matinees! Matinees!! Matinees!!! Trixie Southbank, who is tired of being an extra and wants to play Juliet, asks John Hollingshead (1827-1904), manager of the Gaiety Theatre

Background imageHamlet Collection: Rural Scene / Radnorshire

Rural Scene / Radnorshire
Old cottage at Beguildy, a small village on the River Teme, in north-east Radnorshire. Date: 1930s

Background imageHamlet Collection: Laurence Olivier & Jean Simmons

Laurence Olivier & Jean Simmons
Laurence Olivier (1907- 1989) & Jean Simmons (1929 2010), in the roles of Hamlet & Ophelia

Background imageHamlet Collection: Lodore Stream

Lodore Stream
A quiet scene by the Lodore Stream, with its old stone bridge spanning it, at Watendlath, a remote hamlet in the Vale of Watendlath, Lake District, Cumbria, England. Date: 1960s

Background imageHamlet Collection: Disraeli / Hamlet / Yorick

Disraeli / Hamlet / Yorick
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Dizzy voted out of office laments the loss of his party as Hamlet mourned for Yorick Date: 28 December 1867



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