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Leicester Collection (page 5)

Background imageLeicester Collection: The Leaders of the Leicester Unemployed Pilgrimage to London

The Leaders of the Leicester Unemployed Pilgrimage to London (Mr George White, Rev F Lewis Donaldson and Mr Amos Sheriff)

Background imageLeicester Collection: Illustration to Kenilworth by Sir Walter Scott

Illustration to Kenilworth by Sir Walter Scott
Illustration to the novel Kenilworth (first published 1821) by Sir Walter Scott -- the Countess (Amy Robsart) admiring the noble devices and jewels worn by her husband, the Earl of Leicester

Background imageLeicester Collection: Aladdin, Royal Opera House, Leicester

Aladdin, Royal Opera House, Leicester, 26 December 1903. 1903

Background imageLeicester Collection: Map to the nightlife of London, 1965

Map to the nightlife of London, 1965
A handdrawn pullout map of Soho, Leicester Square and the West End as far as Hyde Park, showing theatres, cinemas and restaurants in Central London

Background imageLeicester Collection: Leicester Hospital, Warwick

Leicester Hospital, Warwick - Tudor style building on right hand, tower with archway for pedestrians. Part of Box 12 Boswell collection. Counties of England. Date: circa 1900

Background imageLeicester Collection: Leicester Square, London - including The Empire Theatre

Leicester Square, London - including The Empire Theatre. Date: circa 1909

Background imageLeicester Collection: Arrival of Cardinal Wolsey at Leicester Abbey

Arrival of Cardinal Wolsey at Leicester Abbey, where he died. 1530

Background imageLeicester Collection: England / Leicester / Wall

England / Leicester / Wall
The Jewry Wall and Roman Forum at Leicester, one of the finest monuments of Roman Britain, with St. Nicholas Church (also partly made from Roman materials) behind. Date: 1930s

Background imageLeicester Collection: MERCURY PRINTED / 1950S

MERCURY PRINTED / 1950S
The Leicester Mercury hot off the press Date: 1950s

Background imageLeicester Collection: Rupert at Leicester

Rupert at Leicester
SIEGE OF LEICESTER Prince Rupert orders the city to surrender : but the garrison refuses Date: 30 May 1645

Background imageLeicester Collection: Reynolds / Leicester Sq

Reynolds / Leicester Sq
SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS House in Leicester Square where the English portrait painter and President of the Royal Academy lived Date: 1723 - 1792

Background imageLeicester Collection: Leicester Recalled 1586

Leicester Recalled 1586
Leicester recalled from his role of Governor in the Netherlands, by Elizabeth I. His departure is caricatured. Date: 1586

Background imageLeicester Collection: Hogarths House, Leicester Square, London

Hogarths House, Leicester Square, London, later Jacquiers Hotel. Date: 1801

Background imageLeicester Collection: Tradesmen Buildings at Holkham, Leicester

Tradesmen Buildings at Holkham, Leicester
English domestic architecture: elevations of a Tradesmen Buildings at Holkham, Leicester for the Earl of Leicester. From George Alfred Deans Series of Selected Designs for Country Residences

Background imageLeicester Collection: Farmstead at Egmere, Norfolk

Farmstead at Egmere, Norfolk
English domestic architecture: elevations of a Farmstead at Egmere, Norfolk for the Earl of Leicester. From George Alfred Deans Series of Selected Designs for Country Residences, entrance lodges

Background imageLeicester Collection: Pig and Cow Farm at Holkam, Leicester

Pig and Cow Farm at Holkam, Leicester
English domestic architecture: elevations of a Pig and Cow Farm at Holkam, Leicester for The Earl of Leicester. From George Alfred Deans Series of Selected Designs for Country Residences

Background imageLeicester Collection: Leicester Square, London, by night 1926

Leicester Square, London, by night 1926. Date: 1926

Background imageLeicester Collection: Alhambra Theatre, Leicester Square, WC1

Alhambra Theatre, Leicester Square, WC1
Promotional postcard for the Alhambra Theatre, London. Promotional postcard for the Alhambra Theatre, London, WC1. The Alhambra was a popular theatre

Background imageLeicester Collection: Wellington by Robins Millar

Wellington by Robins Millar
Promotional postcard of Wellington by Robins Millarm with popular actor Matheson Lang playing the title role. Touring to Opera House, Leicester, 6th February 1912. Date: 1912

Background imageLeicester Collection: Potash & Perlmutter in Society Montagu Glass & R C Megrue

Potash & Perlmutter in Society Montagu Glass & R C Megrue
Promotional postcard for Potash and Perlmutter in Society by Montagu Glass and R. C. Megrue. First produced in England, Theatre Royal, Manchester, 4th September and Queens Theatre

Background imageLeicester Collection: French Catholic Convent, 6 Leicester Place, London

French Catholic Convent, 6 Leicester Place, London
French Catholic Convent and Notre Dame de France Church, 5/6 Leicester Place, London. Date: 1908

Background imageLeicester Collection: St Georges Church, Leicester, Leicestershire

St Georges Church, Leicester, Leicestershire, England. Showing the Damage after the Great Fire Date: 1911

Background imageLeicester Collection: Procession by British Shoe Company Store, Leicester, Leicest

Procession by British Shoe Company Store, Leicester, Leicestershire, England. Date: 1910s

Background imageLeicester Collection: Old Town Hall, Leicester, Leicestershire ?

Old Town Hall, Leicester, Leicestershire ?, England. Date: 1900s

Background imageLeicester Collection: Lady Leicester Received by the Magistrate of Barking, Barkin

Lady Leicester Received by the Magistrate of Barking, Barking, near East Ham, Essex, England. Re-enactment Date: 1920s

Background imageLeicester Collection: Victoria Park, Leicester, Leicestershire ?

Victoria Park, Leicester, Leicestershire ?, England. Date: 1900s

Background imageLeicester Collection: Market Place, Leicester, Leicestershire

Market Place, Leicester, Leicestershire, England. Date: 1900s

Background imageLeicester Collection: Spinney Hill Park, Leicester, Leicestershire

Spinney Hill Park, Leicester, Leicestershire, England. Date: 1900s

Background imageLeicester Collection: The Pavilion, Victoria Park, Leicestershire

The Pavilion, Victoria Park, Leicestershire
The Pavilion, Victoria Park, Leicester, Leicestershire, England. Date: 1910s

Background imageLeicester Collection: Granby Street, Leicester, Leicestershire ?

Granby Street, Leicester, Leicestershire ?, England. Date: 1900s

Background imageLeicester Collection: WW2 greetings card, To Daddy

WW2 greetings card, To Daddy. Date: circa 1942

Background imageLeicester Collection: Alexandra, Countess of Airlie by J. Percival Anderson

Alexandra, Countess of Airlie by J. Percival Anderson
The Countess of Airlie, formerly Lady Alexandra Marie Bridget Coke, daughter of the 3rd Earl of Leicester. Married David Ogilvy, 7th Earl of Airlie in 1917 and had six children including the Rt. Hon

Background imageLeicester Collection: Codex Leicester, or Codex Hammer (1508-1510). Drawing

Codex Leicester, or Codex Hammer (1508-1510). Drawing of an old man sitting on a rock and some sketches on water movement. Renaissance art. Drawing

Background imageLeicester Collection: Empire Cinema, Leicester Square, London

Empire Cinema, Leicester Square, London
The Empire Cinema, Leicester Square, London, where Robert Montgomery is appearing in the MGM film, Lovers Courageous. Date: circa 1932

Background imageLeicester Collection: Thomas William Coke

Thomas William Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester (1752 - 1842), British agriculturist Date: 1806

Background imageLeicester Collection: Leicester Children at Poor Childrens Summer Homes, Mabletho

Leicester Children at Poor Childrens Summer Homes, Mabletho
Children from Leicester in the dining room of the Poor Childrens Summer Homes, Mablethorpe. Date: 1914

Background imageLeicester Collection: Britain poster, Leicester, 14th century Guildhall

Britain poster, Leicester, 14th century Guildhall
Britain poster, Leicester, the 14th century Guildhall, by J Dixon-Scott for The Travel Association. Date: 1948

Background imageLeicester Collection: Advertisement, Dryad Tea Waggon

Advertisement, Dryad Tea Waggon
Advertisement for the Dryad Tea Waggon, with three oak trays, on four plated swivel wheels, rubber tyred, with cane work. Very convenient for houses with long passages and for tea on the lawn

Background imageLeicester Collection: Advertisement, Dryad Cane Furniture

Advertisement, Dryad Cane Furniture
Advertisement for Dryad Cane Furniture, showing three little girls in a garden, sitting inside a wide cane chair. Date: July 1914

Background imageLeicester Collection: Albert Grant, Vanity Fair, Ape

Albert Grant, Vanity Fair, Ape
ALBERT GRANT (1831-1899) (born Abraham Gottheimer) Irish born British company promoter. Established many companies which were to fail at the expense of the shareholders leading to claims of fraud

Background imageLeicester Collection: Leicester House

Leicester House, which formerly stood on the site of todays Leicester Square. Date: circa 1700

Background imageLeicester Collection: Alliance with England

Alliance with England
Allegory of the alliance with England : Elizabeth and Leicester are depicted as supporting the Netherlands against the king of France. Date: 1576

Background imageLeicester Collection: 2nd Marquess Townshend

2nd Marquess Townshend
GEORGE, second marquess TOWNSHEND soldier, depicted while still only earl of Leicester Date: 1755 - 1811

Background imageLeicester Collection: John Baron De Tabley

John Baron De Tabley
JOHN FLEMING LEICESTER, first baron de TABLEY soldier and patron of art Date: 1762 - 1827

Background imageLeicester Collection: Thomas Staveley

Thomas Staveley
THOMAS STAVELEY historian and antiquary of Leicester : we also have a portrait of his wife Mary.. Date: 1626 - 1684

Background imageLeicester Collection: Mary Staveley

Mary Staveley
MARY STAVELEY (nee Onebye) wife of Thomas Staveley of Leicester. Date: ? - 1669

Background imageLeicester Collection: Robert Sidney Leicester

Robert Sidney Leicester
ROBERT SIDNEY first earl of LEICESTER Statesman Date: 1563 - 1626

Background imageLeicester Collection: Robert Dudley Leicester

Robert Dudley Leicester
ROBERT DUDLEY, earl of LEICESTER Statesman and courtier favoured by queen Elizabeth I: he died of malaria, much to her regret. Date: 1532? - 1588



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