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Laurence Collection

Background imageLaurence Collection: St Laurence of Rome

St Laurence of Rome
Saint LAURENCE OF ROME depicted with the grid on which he will soon be martyred

Background imageLaurence Collection: Laurence Olivier / Signed

Laurence Olivier / Signed
(Sir) LAURENCE OLIVIER British actor of stage and screen

Background imageLaurence Collection: Salvador Dali Portrait

Salvador Dali Portrait
Eric Coop took this photograph of the surrealist artist, Salvador Dali (1904-1989), sporting his famous antennae moustache

Background imageLaurence Collection: Laurence Olivier / Hamlet

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

Background imageLaurence Collection: Laurence Olivier

Laurence Olivier
(Sir) LAURENCE OLIVIER British actor of stage and screen

Background imageLaurence Collection: Laurence Olivier / Tie

Laurence Olivier / Tie
(Sir) LAURENCE OLIVIER British actor of stage and screen

Background imageLaurence Collection: Coxwold Church 1940S

Coxwold Church 1940S
St. Michaels Church, Coxwold, in the North Riding of Yorkshire, dates from the 15th century. The 18th century novelist Laurence Sterne also preached here for many years

Background imageLaurence Collection: St Laurence Grilled

St Laurence Grilled
Saint LAURENCE OF ROME When you read of suspects being grilled by the police, this is what they have in mind - he was martyred by being roasted on a grill

Background imageLaurence Collection: John Laurence Toole

John Laurence Toole
JOHN LAURENCE TOOLE actor as Loris Ipanoff Atiloff with miss MARIE LINDEN as princess Fedora Mamazoff in Stage-Dora

Background imageLaurence Collection: Florence, Italy - San Lorenzo Church

Florence, Italy - San Lorenzo Church (Church of St Laurence) - founded in 390. Date: circa 1920

Background imageLaurence Collection: Bell Inn, Waltham St Laurence, Berkshire

Bell Inn, Waltham St Laurence, Berkshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageLaurence Collection: The Garden of Kama

The Garden of Kama
An illustration for the poem book, The Garden of Kama, showing an Indian woman, enjoying her relaxation on a couch, laden with patterned cushions. Date: circa 1914

Background imageLaurence Collection: White Star Line, MV Britannic rigging plan

White Star Line, MV Britannic rigging plan
White Star Line, MV Britannic 1930 rigging plan reproduced by Harland and Wolff in 1962, approx. 62.75 x 20 inches. Date: 1930

Background imageLaurence Collection: Robert Falcon Scott, Terra Nova Expedition, Antarctic

Robert Falcon Scott, Terra Nova Expedition, Antarctic
Robert Falcon Scott Terra Nova Expedition - important archive of 52 negatives taken by Lt. Henry Birdie Bowers during the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition that claimed the lives of Scott

Background imageLaurence Collection: Laurence Housman, illustrator, A Farm in Fairyland

Laurence Housman, illustrator, A Farm in Fairyland
Laurence Housman, (18 July 1865 ?? 20 February 1959) playwright, writer and illustrator. Illustration from A Farm in Fairyland within the article by Dr Richard Garnett

Background imageLaurence Collection: Performance of Romeo and Juliet, Colombo, Ceylon

Performance of Romeo and Juliet, Colombo, Ceylon
Depictions of a performance of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet by the Singhalese in Colombo, Ceylon (modern day Sri Lanka)

Background imageLaurence Collection: Music cover, Pasadena, an American Love Song

Music cover, Pasadena, an American Love Song, by Grant Clarke, Edgar Leslie and Harry Warren, sung by Miss Florrie Forde Date: 1923

Background imageLaurence Collection: Music cover, The Toy Town Parade

Music cover, The Toy Town Parade, words by Ray Morelle, music by Horatio Nicholls Date: 1927

Background imageLaurence Collection: Music cover, The King's Horses and the King's Men

Music cover, The King's Horses and the King's Men by Noel Gay and Harry Graham. Date: 1930

Background imageLaurence Collection: Music cover, When My Sugar Walks Down the Street

Music cover, When My Sugar Walks Down the Street All the Little Birdies Go Tweet! Tweet! Tweet! by Gene Austin, Jimmy McHugh and Irving Mills, sung by Miss Aileen Stanley Date: 1924

Background imageLaurence Collection: Coventry Climax Engines (L Hathaway Ltd) fire engine

Coventry Climax Engines (L Hathaway Ltd) fire engine, where Laurence Hathaway worked during Second World War [WWII]. Hathaway's company produced floating pumps which were first used in fire

Background imageLaurence Collection: Laurence Olivier and Dorothy Tutin

Laurence Olivier and Dorothy Tutin
Laurence Olivier (1907-1989) and Dorothy Tutin (1930-2001), British actors, during rehearsals for John Osborne's play The Entertainer. Date: 10 April 1957

Background imageLaurence Collection: Laurence Stephen Lowry, English artist

Laurence Stephen Lowry, English artist
Ls Lowry (Laurence Stephen Lowry, 1887-1976), English artist born in Stretford, Lancashire, best known for his industrial street scenes with stylised human figures

Background imageLaurence Collection: STERNE'S GRAVESTONE

STERNE'S GRAVESTONE
The gravestones of Laurence Sterne, the author of Tristram Shandy (1760), behind the Chapel of Ascension, close to Marble Arch, London, England. Date: 1713 - 1768

Background imageLaurence Collection: EXECUTION/JOHN LAURENCE

EXECUTION/JOHN LAURENCE
Protestant martyr John Laurence is burned to death by Catholics

Background imageLaurence Collection: Sicre Gully or Siclygully Pass between Bengal and Bihar

Sicre Gully or Siclygully Pass between Bengal and Bihar.. Temple on hilltop, elephant and bivouac tents in thet valley. Illustration by Lt. Col

Background imageLaurence Collection: IAE President, 1934-35, Laurence Henry Pomeroy

IAE President, 1934-35, Laurence Henry Pomeroy. Date: 1935

Background imageLaurence Collection: Little Women - Mr Laurence and Beth

Little Women - Mr Laurence and Beth
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Mr Laurence and Beth. He has just offered the sisters the free use of the piano in his house, and Beth in particular is interested. 1880

Background imageLaurence Collection: Laurence Olivier, English actor and director

Laurence Olivier, English actor and director
Laurence Olivier (1907-1989), English actor and director, seen here in June 1947. 1947

Background imageLaurence Collection: Garnett Family Cricket Team, 1876

Garnett Family Cricket Team, 1876 -- all sons and cousins of Henry Garnett (1814-1897). They played against amateur teams in the north of England. Date: 1876

Background imageLaurence Collection: Emigration - Sailing down the St Laurence

Emigration - Sailing down the St Laurence at 100 degrees. 19th century

Background imageLaurence Collection: Scene from Tristram Shandy

Scene from Tristram Shandy, a novel by Laurence Sterne. 1781

Background imageLaurence Collection: Sao Lourenco Palace, Funchal, Madeira

Sao Lourenco Palace, Funchal, Madeira. Date: circa 1908

Background imageLaurence Collection: JOHN LAURENCE TOOLE

JOHN LAURENCE TOOLE actor Date: 1830 - 1906

Background imageLaurence Collection: Sir Laurence Olivier

Sir Laurence Olivier
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Background imageLaurence Collection: JENNIFER JONES / OLIVIER

JENNIFER JONES / OLIVIER
JENNIFER JONES (Phyllis Isley) American film actress, seen here with Laurence Olivier Date: 1919 -

Background imageLaurence 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 imageLaurence Collection: Dante by Laurence Irving

Dante by Laurence Irving (11 April 1897 23 October 1988) from the French of Victorien Sardou and E. Moreau. The previously shown poster has been adapted here for the tour

Background imageLaurence Collection: Queen Katherine of France, by Laurence Alma-Tadema

Queen Katherine of France, by Laurence Alma-Tadema
Queen [Princess] Katherine of France, by Laurence Alma-Tadema, receiving a lesson in the English language from her Nurse before meeting King Henry V of England (from Henry V). 1888

Background imageLaurence Collection: Sir Laurence Olivier aged 15 playing Kate in Taming of Shrew

Sir Laurence Olivier aged 15 playing Kate in Taming of Shrew
Sir Laurence Olivier in his first leading Shakespearian role - Katharine in Taming of the Shrew at All Saints Choir School, Margaret Street, London and Stratford-on-Avon in April 1922

Background imageLaurence Collection: Poster, Indian Air Force jets with elephant

Poster, Indian Air Force jets with elephant
Poster, Indian Air Force jets (Folland Gnats) with elephant in the foreground, design by Laurence Fish, original artwork for a magazine advertisement. Date: circa 1950

Background imageLaurence Collection: Laurence Irving & Mabel Hackney, lost in Empress of Ireland

Laurence Irving & Mabel Hackney, lost in Empress of Ireland
Mr Laurence Irving, actor and playwright, and his wife, the actress Miss Mabel Hackney, who both died in the Empress of Ireland disaster. 1914

Background imageLaurence Collection: Salvador Dali Cartoon

Salvador Dali Cartoon
This cartoon appeared recently after the surrealist artist, Salvador Dali (1904-1989), had completed his portrait of Sir Laurence Olivier in his role of Richard III

Background imageLaurence Collection: Laurence Olivier at Chichester Festival Theatre

Laurence Olivier at Chichester Festival Theatre
Sir Laurence Olivier (1907 - 1989) directs a rehearsal at Chichester Festival Theatre. Olivier was the first artistic director of Chichester Festival Theatre which was opened in 1962. Date: 1962

Background imageLaurence Collection: Laurent Delvaux

Laurent Delvaux
LAURENT (Laurence) DELVAUX Flemish sculptor working in England

Background imageLaurence Collection: Biddy, by Laurence Cowen

Biddy, by Laurence Cowen
Biddy by Laurence Cowen (or Cohen). First produced at the Fortune Theatre, Covent Garden, London, December 1926. The title character depicted here is an Irish girl, as the shamrock suggests

Background imageLaurence Collection: Laurence Eusden

Laurence Eusden
LAURENCE EUSDEN Churchman who obtained the post of Poet Laureate by addressing verses of obsequious flattery to influential persons. Date: 1688 - 1730

Background imageLaurence Collection: Laurence Clarke

Laurence Clarke
LAURENCE CLARKE churchman, author of The life of Christ and History of the Bible, but they aren t enough to get him into our reference books. Date: 18TH CENTURY

Background imageLaurence Collection: Laurence Beaumelle

Laurence Beaumelle
V.M.S. LAURENCE ANGLIVIEL DE LA BEAUMELLE French writer, best known for his letters. Date: 1727 - 1773

Background imageLaurence Collection: Male Type - Cautley Actor

Male Type - Cautley Actor
A typical late Victorian: Laurence Cautley, actor (died 1899). 1890s

Background imageLaurence Collection: Niagara Bridge Stunt

Niagara Bridge Stunt
Laurence Donovan drops 200 feet from Niagara Bridge Date: 1886

Background imageLaurence Collection: Laurence Olivier & Jean Simmons

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

Background imageLaurence Collection: Lydia Sterne

Lydia Sterne
Laurence Sternes daughter Lydia, depicted mourning her father whose bust she has crowned with a laurel wreath Date: mid 18th-century

Background imageLaurence Collection: Laurence Irving

Laurence Irving
LAURENCE IRVING English actor and playwright, son of Henry Irving Date: 1871 - 1914

Background imageLaurence Collection: Sterne - Cpxwould Yorks

Sterne - Cpxwould Yorks
Laurence Sterne (1713 - 1768) Coxwould, in the North Riding of Yorkshire, home of the novelist and clergyman: this is where he wrote Sentimental Journey

Background imageLaurence Collection: Sterne Coxwould Yorks

Sterne Coxwould Yorks
Laurence Sterne (1713 - 1768) Coxwould, in the North Riding of Yorkshire, home of the novelist and clergyman: this is where he wrote Sentimental Journey

Background imageLaurence Collection: Sterne Ltr to Garrick

Sterne Ltr to Garrick
A letter to the famous actor David Garrick, with a request to borrow twenty pounds Date: 18th century

Background imageLaurence Collection: Sterne Reynold

Sterne Reynold
Laurence Sterne (1713-1768) the novelist and clergyman

Background imageLaurence Collection: Albert Laurence Pleydell-Bouverie

Albert Laurence Pleydell-Bouverie (1904-1949), the son of Stuart Pleydell-Bouverie (1877-1947) and Edith Dorothy Pleydell-Bouverie (nee Vickers) (?-1949). Date: circa 1906

Background imageLaurence Collection: Saint Laurence of Rome

Saint Laurence of Rome
SAINT LAURENCE OF ROME who was martyred by being roasted on that grill he is shown holding Date: ? - 258

Background imageLaurence Collection: Typhoon by Melchior Lengvel

Typhoon by Melchior Lengvel
Front and back pages of a promotional flyer for Typhoon by Melchior Lengvel (1909); English version by Laurence Irving. First produced at the Tyne Theatre, Newcastle, 3rd October 1912

Background imageLaurence Collection: Sterne - Grimm - Maitre

Sterne - Grimm - Maitre
Laurence Sterne (1713 - 1768) writer, besieged by beggars at Montreuil while travelling on his Sentimental Journey Date: 1

Background imageLaurence Collection: Richard Lovelace by Laurence Irving

Richard Lovelace by Laurence Irving
Promotional postcard for Richard Lovelace by Laurence Irving. First produced at Worthing 27th March 1903 and Kennington Theatre, 13th June 1904

Background imageLaurence Collection: Sterne

Sterne
Laurence Sterne (1713-1768) English novelist and clergyman

Background imageLaurence Collection: Oh Christina! by J J Bell and Laurence Therval

Oh Christina! by J J Bell and Laurence Therval
Promotional postcard for Oh Christina! By J. J. Bell and Laurence Therval, founded on the famous story by J. J. Bell. First produced at the Royalty Theatre, Glasgow

Background imageLaurence Collection: Othello by William Shakespeare

Othello by William Shakespeare
Inside pages of promotional four-page flyer for Herbert Trees production of Othello at His Majestys Theatre, 9th April 1912. Artist: Charles Buchel. Tree, of course, is in the title role

Background imageLaurence Collection: Laurence Binyon

Laurence Binyon
Robert Laurence Binyon (1869 1943), English poet, dramatist and art scholar. His most famous work, For the Fallen, is well known for being used in Remembrance Sunday services

Background imageLaurence Collection: Thackeray (Laurence)

Thackeray (Laurence)
WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY author of Vanity Fair etc. Date: 1811 - 1863

Background imageLaurence Collection: Laurence De Saint-Cyr

Laurence De Saint-Cyr
LAURENT GOUVION de SAINT-CYR French military commander Date: 1764 - 1830

Background imageLaurence Collection: First Earl of Rosse

First Earl of Rosse
FRANCOIS CLAUDE AMOUR, marquis de BOUILLY French military with his autograph Date: 1739 - 1800

Background imageLaurence Collection: Henrietta Rochester

Henrietta Rochester
HENRIETTA BOYLE, countess of ROCHESTER wife of Laurence Hyde, first earl Date: - 1687

Background imageLaurence Collection: Laurence Oliphant

Laurence Oliphant
LAURENCE OLIPHANT Writer, war correspondent and mystic who for a while was a disciple of Thomas Lake Harris, later founded his own commune in Palestine. Date: 1829 - 1888

Background imageLaurence Collection: Laurence Humphrey

Laurence Humphrey
LAURENCE HUMPHREY Churchman, biographer, president of Magdalen college, Oxford, dean of Winchester. Date: 1527 - 1590

Background imageLaurence Collection: From left: Sir Sydney Camm listens to Capt Laurence Prit?

From left: Sir Sydney Camm listens to Capt Laurence Prit?
From left: Sir Sydney Camm listens to Capt Laurence Pritchard and Mrs Pritchard who wore dark glasses against the flashlights, at the 94th Anniversary Luncheon at the Dorchester Hotel, London

Background imageLaurence Collection: Sir Laurence Olivier in the role of Hamlet, 1948

Sir Laurence Olivier in the role of Hamlet, 1948
Sir Laurence Olivier (1907-1989) - British actor of stage and screen in the role of Hamlet (1948) Date: 1948

Background imageLaurence Collection: Capt J Laurence Pritchard HonFRAeS RAeS Secretary

Capt J Laurence Pritchard HonFRAeS RAeS Secretary
Capt J. Laurence Pritchard, HonFRAeS, RAeS Secretary 1926-1951. Date: 1926

Background imageLaurence Collection: Sterne Yorick Illus

Sterne Yorick Illus
LAURENCE STERNE Sternes alter ego Yorick in his novel, Sentimental Journey, in his encounter with the Grisette Date: 1713-1768

Background imageLaurence Collection: Eadbald converted by Laurence

Eadbald converted by Laurence
Laurence, Archbishop of Canterbury, shows his lacerated body to King Eadbald of Kent. The wounds were the result of a vision in which St Peter whipped him in order to convince Laurence that he should

Background imageLaurence Collection: Archbishop Laurence converts Eadbald

Archbishop Laurence converts Eadbald
Laurence, Archbishop of Canterbury, convinces King Eadbald of Kent to convert to Christianity. Eadbald, a pagan, succeeded his father Ethelbert (who had converted to Christianity) in 616 A.D

Background imageLaurence Collection: Air Scouts climbing on plane with Lord Olivier

Air Scouts climbing on plane with Lord Olivier
Air Scouts climbing on a Fairey Albacore plane with Lieutenant/Sir Laurence Olivier. 1940s

Background imageLaurence Collection: Paderewski rehearsing Moonlight Sonata by Laurence Irving

Paderewski rehearsing Moonlight Sonata by Laurence Irving
Painting depicting the virtuoso Polish pianist, Paderewski, in the film studio at Denham, rehearsing Beethovens Moonlight Sonata for the film of the same name

Background imageLaurence Collection: Express Engines Of The World by Laurence Davis

Express Engines Of The World by Laurence Davis
Examples of express trains engines from around the world taken from Boys Own newspaper

Background imageLaurence Collection: Churning Butter

Churning Butter
A woman making butter in a churn - from The Boke of Distyllacyon printed by Laurence Andrewe, London

Background imageLaurence Collection: Yorick & the Grisette

Yorick & the Grisette
LAURENCE STERNE Sternes alter ego Yorick in his novel, Sentimental Journey, in his encounter with the Grisette



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