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Lyons Collection

Background imageLyons Collection: St Irenaeus / Anon Oval

St Irenaeus / Anon Oval
SAINT IRENAEUS Greek prelate and Bishop of Lugdunum (Lyons); known for his writings against gnosticism

Background imageLyons Collection: Portscatho / Cornwall / 1929

Portscatho / Cornwall / 1929
Portscatho, Cornwall

Background imageLyons Collection: Lyons Corner House, 1931

Lyons Corner House, 1931
LYONS CORNER HOUSE, OXFORD STREET Opened in 1923, the Oxford Street restaurant was one of a chain owned by J Lyons and Co Ltd

Background imageLyons Collection: Lyons Corner House, central London

Lyons Corner House, central London
Lyons Corner House on the corner of Coventry Street and Rupert Street, London. Date: 1947

Background imageLyons Collection: Advert / Umbrellas / 1930S

Advert / Umbrellas / 1930S
Umbrellas from Parapluie- Revel, Lyons, France - the very best umbrella manufacturer

Background imageLyons Collection: Suffragettes Pankhurst and Gawthorpe Rutland 1907

Suffragettes Pankhurst and Gawthorpe Rutland 1907
Christabel Pankhurst and Mary Gawthorpe in the Market Place, Uppingham, holding a meeting during the 1907 Rutland bye-election

Background imageLyons Collection: Air Union poster

Air Union poster
Poster advertising the services of the Rapid Azur, flying passengers between London, Paris, Lyons, Marseilles and Geneva

Background imageLyons Collection: Advert for Maison Lyons chocolate, 1925

Advert for Maison Lyons chocolate, 1925 Date: 1925

Background imageLyons Collection: Royal wedding cake for Princess Margaret

Royal wedding cake for Princess Margaret
The official wedding cake presented by J. Lyons for the wedding of Princess Margaret to Antony Armstrong-Jones in May 1960. Date: 1960

Background imageLyons Collection: Fire in Danbury Street, Islington, N1

Fire in Danbury Street, Islington, N1, with people trapped, on 25 May 1958. Showing the side of the building, with a shop at ground level

Background imageLyons Collection: Elizabeth Bowes-Lyons marries Albert, Duke of York

Elizabeth Bowes-Lyons marries Albert, Duke of York
Wedding group photograph on the occasion of the marriage of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyons (later Duchess of York, Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mother) to Albert, Duke of York on 26th April

Background imageLyons Collection: LYONS NIPPIE CLEARING

LYONS NIPPIE CLEARING
A Lyons Nippie clearing tables at a Lyons Corner House. Date: early 1930s

Background imageLyons Collection: Rue de la Republic, Lyons, France

Rue de la Republic, Lyons, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageLyons Collection: Consolidated P4Y-2 Privateer N7620C

Consolidated P4Y-2 Privateer N7620C (ex 66260), of Hawkins and Powers, crashed near the Lyons Park Gulch trailhead, about 200 yards north of Highway 36

Background imageLyons Collection: The Trocadero Restaurant, London

The Trocadero Restaurant, London
Situated on the corner of Londons Shaftesbury Avenue and Windmill Street, famous for its theatre which never closed, the Trocadero Restaurant was one of the most exclusive restaurants in Europe when

Background imageLyons Collection: Woman and girl outside a shop, Handsworth, Birmingham

Woman and girl outside a shop, Handsworth, Birmingham. Date: circa 1910

Background imageLyons Collection: Corner shop, Camp Lane, Kings Norton early 1900s

Corner shop, Camp Lane, Kings Norton early 1900s

Background imageLyons Collection: Advert, Lyons Tea House, waitress known as a Nippy

Advert, Lyons Tea House, waitress known as a Nippy Date: 20th century

Background imageLyons Collection: Poster, Paris to Marseille to North Africa by rail and sea

Poster, Paris to Marseille to North Africa by rail and sea
Travel poster, Paris to Marseille by rail, Marseille to North Africa in 37 hours by steamer, CGT Compagnie Generale Transatlantique and PLM

Background imageLyons Collection: British Dominions leaders during the reign of King George V

British Dominions leaders during the reign of King George V
Prime Ministers of the British Dominions during the first 25 years of the reign of King George V: Hertzog, Smuts, Bennett, Bruce, Lyons, Alderdice, Forbes. Date: 1935

Background imageLyons Collection: Poster, PLM railway route to the Cote d'Azur, France

Poster, PLM railway route to the Cote d'Azur, France - one night in Paris, luxury high-speed trains. Date: 1926

Background imageLyons Collection: Poster, PLM railway route to Cannes, France

Poster, PLM railway route to Cannes, France Date: circa 1910

Background imageLyons Collection: Poster, PLM railway route to Menton, France

Poster, PLM railway route to Menton, France Date: 1922

Background imageLyons Collection: Music cover, Botch-A-Me, Barbara and Richard Lyon

Music cover, Botch-A-Me, Barbara and Richard Lyon
Music cover, Botch-A-Me (Ba-Ba-Baciami Piccina), sung by BBC artists Barbara and Richard Lyon, The Young Lyons. Date: 1952

Background imageLyons Collection: Dog waits for owner outside corner shop, London

Dog waits for owner outside corner shop, London
Dog waits patiently while its owner shops in a corner grocery store, London. Date: 1950s

Background imageLyons Collection: Comic postcard, Stone Age Lyons Cafe Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Stone Age Lyons Cafe Date: 20th century

Background imageLyons Collection: Advert for Maison Lyons chocolate, 1926

Advert for Maison Lyons chocolate, 1926 Date: 1926

Background imageLyons Collection: Sir John Martin-Harvey as Joseph Lesurques

Sir John Martin-Harvey as Joseph Lesurques
Sir John Martin-Harvey (1863-1944), Actor and theatre manager

Background imageLyons Collection: Sir Isidore Salmon (1876-1941), co-founder of Salmon and Gluckstein Tobacconists which

Sir Isidore Salmon (1876-1941), co-founder of Salmon and Gluckstein Tobacconists which evolved into the J. Lyons catering empire. Salmon was manager and director of the J

Background imageLyons Collection: Advertisement for Maison Lyons chocolates showing art deco style figures indulging in

Advertisement for Maison Lyons chocolates showing art deco style figures indulging in various sport and leisure activities

Background imageLyons Collection: Hammersmith Underground Station, street view

Hammersmith Underground Station, street view. Date: circa 1905

Background imageLyons Collection: The Biggest Banquet Scotland Ever Saw

The Biggest Banquet Scotland Ever Saw
Diagrammatic drawing giving an impression of the huge quantities of food and drink transported from London by the firm J. Lyons to Aberdeen to cater for a great banquet given by Lord Strathcona to 2

Background imageLyons Collection: Jean Froissart and Sir Espaing de Lyon

Jean Froissart and Sir Espaing de Lyon on their way to the court of Gaston de Foix at Orthez, south-west France. 1388

Background imageLyons Collection: Jean de Luxembourg, comte de Lyons, John II

Jean de Luxembourg, comte de Lyons, John II of Luxembourg, Count of Ligny, 1392-1441. Chromolithograph from Loredan Larcheys Ancien Armorial Equestre de la Toison d Or et de l Europe au 15e siecle

Background imageLyons Collection: The lyonois or lyonnoise, a machine for defending a breach

The lyonois or lyonnoise, a machine for defending a breach, invented by Bonnerville in Lyons. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army

Background imageLyons Collection: Soapweed, Yucca glauca

Soapweed, Yucca glauca (Lyons narrow-leaved adams needle, Yucca stricta). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis

Background imageLyons Collection: Lyons chelone, Chelone lyonii

Lyons chelone, Chelone lyonii (Chelone major). Handcoloured botanical engraving by Weddell from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1816

Background imageLyons Collection: Mercedes racing car cornering at Lyons Grand Prix, France

Mercedes racing car cornering at Lyons Grand Prix, France
Mercedes racing car cornering at the Lyons Grand Prix, France. 1914

Background imageLyons Collection: Floodlit Leicester Square, Central London

Floodlit Leicester Square, Central London. Date: 1948

Background imageLyons Collection: Harry Brodribb Irving

Harry Brodribb Irving (1870 - 1919), British stage actor and actor-manager, photograph shows him in The Lyons Mail, which was such a great success, at the Shaftesbury. Date: 1908

Background imageLyons Collection: Lyons Inn

Lyons Inn was one of the Inns of Chancery attached to Londons Inner Temple. Founded some time during or before the reign of Henry V, the Inn educated lawyers including Edward Coke and John Selden

Background imageLyons Collection: H B Irving as two characters in The Lyons Mail, Manchester

H B Irving as two characters in The Lyons Mail, Manchester
H B Irving as two characters in The Lyons Mail, Lesurques and Dubosc, at the Theatre Royal, Manchester. circa 1900s

Background imageLyons Collection: H B Irving as two characters in The Lyons Mail, Newcastle

H B Irving as two characters in The Lyons Mail, Newcastle
H B Irving as two characters, Lesurques and Dubosc, in The Lyons Mail, at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle-on-Tyne. circa 1900s

Background imageLyons Collection: Train on the Paris to Lyons railway, France

Train on the Paris to Lyons railway, France. Date: circa 1900

Background imageLyons Collection: Royal Albert, 131 Flag of Vice-Admiral Lyons

Royal Albert, 131 Flag of Vice-Admiral Lyons
Ships - Terrible, Valorous, Royal Albert, Renown, Orion, Hannibal, Caesar, Diadem, Brunswick, Euryalis, Arrogant, Racoon. Date: 1858

Background imageLyons Collection: The Duchess of York presents an award to Nippy of the Year

The Duchess of York presents an award to Nippy of the Year, Miss Ethel Roberts of Birmingham, during a visit to the bakeries of J. Lyons & Co. Ltd. at Caby Hall, Hammersmith, London in May, 1931

Background imageLyons Collection: Claude Bourgelat / Pigeot

Claude Bourgelat / Pigeot
CLAUDE BOURGELAT French veterinary surgeon at Lyons Date: 1712 - 1799

Background imageLyons Collection: Lyons Bakery 1900

Lyons Bakery 1900
A large English bakery - Messrs Lyons, of London Date: 1900

Background imageLyons Collection: Woman standing outside a grocers shop

Woman standing outside a grocers shop, with window display and numerous advertisements. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageLyons Collection: Lyons Corner House advertisement, 1916

Lyons Corner House advertisement, 1916
Advertisement for the opening of the latest branch of J. Lyons & Co, in Oxford Street, London, opposite Bond Street tube station

Background imageLyons Collection: Fire at J Lyons Corner House, The Strand, London

Fire at J Lyons Corner House, The Strand, London
Firefighters deal with a fire in J Lyons Corner House, The Strand, Central London. This was a popular and famous tea room in Londons West End, opened in 1915

Background imageLyons Collection: LCC-LFB J Lyons Corner House fire, The Strand

LCC-LFB J Lyons Corner House fire, The Strand
Firefighters deal with a fire in J Lyons Corner House, The Strand, Central London. This was a popular and famous tea room in Londons West End, opened in 1915

Background imageLyons Collection: The Sphere Royal Marriage Number 1923- wedding ceremony

The Sphere Royal Marriage Number 1923- wedding ceremony
Scene in Westminster Abbey at the moment Prince Albert, Duke of York took his bride, Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyons hand and plighted his troth in the presence of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Background imageLyons Collection: Photograph of H B Irving playing Charles I by W. G. Wills

Photograph of H B Irving playing Charles I by W. G. Wills
Charles I by W. G. Wills. First produced on 28th September 1872. The play was written for Sir Henry Irving (6 February 1838 13 October 1905) and was one of several parts played by his son

Background imageLyons Collection: Music cover, I ve Been Photographed Like This

Music cover, I ve Been Photographed Like This! Sung by Lydia Thompson as Pauline in the burlesque of the Lady of Lyons. Words by William Younge, music by Charles Dubois

Background imageLyons Collection: Advertisement for European hotels 1929

Advertisement for European hotels 1929
Advertisement for European hotels in the UK, Spain, France and Belgium. 1929

Background imageLyons Collection: Joseph Lyons

Joseph Lyons, co-founder of the company J. Lyons renowned for the Lyons Corner House tea rooms, which, according to the caption in the Tatler were feeding 500, 000 people every day

Background imageLyons Collection: Berlin Blue Biplane 1932

Berlin Blue Biplane 1932
The Berlin Blue passenger biplane, whose route was Paris - Lyons - Marseilles. Date: 1932

Background imageLyons Collection: Joseph Lyons / Vfair 1910

Joseph Lyons / Vfair 1910
Sir JOSEPH LYONS Caterer Date: 1848 - 1917

Background imageLyons Collection: Lyons / Whitehall

Lyons / Whitehall
RICHARD LYONS, 1ST EARL LYONS Richard Bickerton Pemell Lyons, 1st Earl & 2nd Baron Lyons British diplomatist Date: 1817 - 1887

Background imageLyons Collection: F E Rush newsagent, Aybrook Street, Marylebone, London

F E Rush newsagent, Aybrook Street, Marylebone, London
Woman standing in the doorway of F E Rush newsagent, tobacconist and confectioner, 23 Aybrook Street, Marylebone, London. Date: circa 1930

Background imageLyons Collection: Business card, J Lyons & Co Ltd, Mr O Engelsen

Business card, J Lyons & Co Ltd, Mr O Engelsen
Business card, J Lyons & Co Ltd, Private Catering Department, Mr O Engelsen, Trocadero, London W1, telephone Gerrard 1301. Date: early 20th century

Background imageLyons Collection: Francois Villette, French engineer

Francois Villette, French engineer
Francois Villette (1621-1698), French engineer, noted for his burning mirrors and his fireworks. circa 1680

Background imageLyons Collection: The Lyons Mail by Charles Reade

The Lyons Mail by Charles Reade
Promotional postcard for The Lyons Mail by Charles Reade. First produced as The Courier of Lyons, at the Princesss Theatre, 26th May 1854 and under this title at the Lyceum Theatre, 19th May 1877

Background imageLyons Collection: Rock salt mine, Lyons, Kansas, USA

Rock salt mine, Lyons, Kansas, USA
Rock salt mine at Lyons, Kansas, USA Date: circa 1910

Background imageLyons Collection: Two women outside a village shop with their car

Two women outside a village shop with their car standing waiting with the doors open. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageLyons Collection: Couple with a dog in a garden, Lyons, France

Couple with a dog in a garden, Lyons, France. Date: 1910s

Background imageLyons Collection: Richard Lyons

Richard Lyons
Richard Bickerton Pemell Lyons, 1st Viscount Lyons (1817 - 1887) was an eminent British diplomat. Caption: Diplomacy. Date: 1878

Background imageLyons Collection: Fire at 298 Old Brompton Road, London SW5

Fire at 298 Old Brompton Road, London SW5, 25 February 1956. An escape ladder is extended to the second floor, mounted by Sub Officer Temple

Background imageLyons Collection: Firefighters at Lyons Maid, Stamford Street, London

Firefighters at Lyons Maid, Stamford Street, London
Firefighters and onlookers outside Lyons Maid Ltd in Stamford Street, Southwark, London SE1, on 24 April 1968. Date: 1968

Background imageLyons Collection: Wayne County Home, Lyons, New York

Wayne County Home, Lyons, New York
A view of the County Home at Wayne, Lyons, New York - a publicly funded home for the elderly poor. Date: Date unknown

Background imageLyons Collection: Maison Lyons advertisement, WW1

Maison Lyons advertisement, WW1
An advertisement for the newly opened Lyons cafe opened up on Oxford Street opposite Bond Street tube in 1916, with a cake stand laden with dainty confections to tempt customers. Date: 1916

Background imageLyons Collection: Action for Libel, Lyons v Lipton, WW1

Action for Libel, Lyons v Lipton, WW1
Notice of an Action for Libel in the High Court of Justice, J Lyons & Co Limited being the plaintiffs, and Lipton Limited as defendants, during the early stages of the First World War

Background imageLyons Collection: Bridge Street, East Lothian, Scotland

Bridge Street, East Lothian, Scotland
An interesting street scene in Bridge Street, somewhere in East Lothian, Scotland

Background imageLyons Collection: Montgolfier balloon in flight over Lyons, France

Montgolfier balloon in flight over Lyons, France
Third balloon ascent in Lyons, France, under the direction of Joseph de Montgolfier, showing the balloon known as Le Flesselle in flight above the city. Date: 19 January 1784

Background imageLyons Collection: Lyons Corner House

Lyons Corner House
A Lyons Nippie waitress at a Lyons Corner House tries to take down an order from a young couple, who seem more interested in one another than ordering food or drinks! Date: early 1930s

Background imageLyons Collection: Lyons Easter Egg Girls

Lyons Easter Egg Girls
Girls from the Lyons factory show off an impressive display of Easter eggs, including a giant one! Date: early 1930s

Background imageLyons Collection: Lyons (Leech)

Lyons (Leech)
SIR EDMUND LYONS British naval commander in the Crimea war. Date: 1790 - 1858

Background imageLyons Collection: GREECE. SOUTHERN AEGEAN. CYCLADES. Delos. Sanctuary

GREECE. SOUTHERN AEGEAN. CYCLADES. Delos. Sanctuary of Apollo. Ruins of the sanctuary of Apollo. Marble lyons (7th-6th c.), located at the end of the Procession Way

Background imageLyons Collection: Balloon ascent over Lyons, France

Balloon ascent over Lyons, France
Balloon ascent over Lyons. The Balloon, known as Le Flesselle, contained Montgolfier the elder, Pilatre de Rosier, Prince Charles de Ligne, Le Comte de la Porte d Anglefort, Le Comte de Laurencin

Background imageLyons Collection: Montgolfier balloon, ascent over Lyons, France

Montgolfier balloon, ascent over Lyons, France
The Montgolfier balloon, Le Flesselle, which ascended over Lyons, France. 19 January 1784

Background imageLyons Collection: Montgolfier balloon in flight over Lyons, France

Montgolfier balloon in flight over Lyons, France
General view of Lyons, France, taken from the top of the Faubourg de la Guillotiere, showing the Montgolfier balloon Le Flesselle in flight above the city. 19 January 1784

Background imageLyons Collection: Ornate Montgolfier balloon

Ornate Montgolfier balloon
An ornate Montgolfier balloon, Le Flesselles, measuring 126 feet high and 100 feet wide. Montgolfier and six others ascended in this balloon above Lyons, France, on 19 January 1784. 1784

Background imageLyons Collection: Washington Greys 8th Regt. N. Y. S. T. Colonel George Lyons Com

Washington Greys 8th Regt. N. Y. S. T. Colonel George Lyons Com
Washington Greys 8th Regt. N.Y.S.T. Colonel George Lyons Com



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