Primrose Collection (page 5)

Public Gymnasium on Primrose Hill, London, 1848
Engraving showing a government-funded public gymnasium on Primrose Hill, London, 1848. Date: 29 April 1848

Public Gymnasium on Primrose Hill, London, 1890
Engraving showing several boys exercising in the public gymnasium on Primrose Hill, London, in 1899. Date: 13 September 1890

A pot of Primula flowers and apples
A Geman (from Munich) painting of a pot of Red Primula Polyanthus (Primrose) variety flowers, two shiny apples and a large broken walnut Date: 1904

s / Speare: Hermia & Helen
s/Speare: Hermia & Helen

Double page spread in a diary for 20-25 April
A double page spread in a young persons diary for 20-25 April. Each day is given a small illustration, relating either to the season, or to the anniversary of an historical event

The Election Campaign in Full Swing
Some curious scenes from the General Election campaign of 1910. The top left picture shows David Lloyd George making his way over the back wall of the Queen Hall Skating Rink in Peckham to address an

Primula Marginata (Marginate or Silver Edged Primrose), a flowering perennial of the Primulaceae family with pale pink or purple flowers. Seen here growing in a rocky setting

Primula Auricula (Bears Ear Primrose) Celtic King
Primula Auricula (Bears Ear Primrose), Celtic King variety, a flowering plant of the Primulaceae family. The Latin name primula refers to flowers that are among the first to open in spring

Primula Forrestii (Forest Primrose), a flowering perennial of the Primulaceae family with a bright yellow flower, native to China

Primula Malacoides (Fairy Primrose, Baby Primrose), a flowering perennial of the Primulaceae family, native to China, with white, pink or purple flowers. Seen here growing in a rocky setting

Primula Frondosa (Leafy Primrose), a herbaceous perennial of the Primulaceae family. It has mauve-pink flowers with yellow centres

Primula Auricula (Bears Ear Primrose) with bee guard
Primula Auricula (Bears Ear Primrose), Alexandra variety, a flowering plant of the Primulaceae family with yellow flowers. It grows on rocks in mountain ranges of Central Europe

Primula Auricula (Bears Ear Primrose), a flowering plant of the Primulaceae family with yellow flowers. It grows on rocks in mountain ranges of Central Europe

Primula Farinosa (Birds Eye Primrose), a flowering perennial of the Primulaceae family, with violet-blue or candy pink flowers

Primula Denticulata (Drumstick or Himalayan Primrose), a flowering plant of the Primulaceae family, native to alpine regions as well as Afghanistan and China

Primula Berninae (Berninae Primrose), a flowering perennial of the Primulaceae family with purple flowers, a cross between the Primula Hirsuta (Stinking Primrose)

5th Earl of Rosebery
Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery (1847 - 1929). British Liberal statesman and Prime Minister"

I was one day sitting on a step
A young girl sat on a stile gathering daffodils and primroses is greeted by her uncle, greeting

King George V as godfather
King George V leaving the home of Lord Rosebery after taking part as godfather in the christening of the latters grandson, Lord Houghton (1911-1922)

Lord Rosebery leaving the Liberal League building
Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery (1847-1929) leaving the Liberal League, of which he became President in 1902

Lord Rosebery
Photograph of Archibald Philip Primrose, the 5th Earl of Rosebery (1847 - 1929), Prime Minister, statesman and author. As well as a political career, Rosebery was a devoted race-goer and horse owner

When Puck Laughs by Primrose Harley
A sprite, or Puck, rocks idly on a weather vane atop a church steeple, and mocks the people in the town below going about their daily business

Plants / Viola
VIOLET with PRIMULA (primrose)

Oenothera Missouriensis

Earl of Rosebery (1847-1929)
Engraving of Archibald Philip Primrose, the 5th Earl of Rosebery, made in 1886 when he was serving as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs

Lord Rosebery (1847-1929)
Photograph of Archibald Philip Primrose, the 5th Earl of Rosebery, pictured in 1909 when he was drifting away from the Liberal Party to take a more Independent or Conservative stance

Lord Roseberys Speech to the Liberal Party, 1901
Illustration showing Archibald Philip Primrose, the 5th Earl of Rosebery (1847-1929), delivering his speech to the Liberal Party at Chesterfield, 16th December 1901

Earl of Roseberys Maiden Speech as Prime Minister, 1894
Engraving of Archibald Philip Primrose, the 5th Earl of Rosebery, making his first speech as Prime Minister in the House of Lords, 12th March 1894

Plants / Primula Vulgaris
PRIMROSE

Off on Honeymoon
A newly married couple (Lieutenant Grant and Lady Sybil Primrose) set off on a chauffeur-driven honeymoon trip

Enthusing over Primrose
Settlers in the Australian outback enthuse over an English primrose : a scene we find it hard to believe ever occurred

Rosebery / 5th Earl / T&c 09
Archibald Philip Primrose 5th Earl of Rosebery Statesman and Author

Rosebery / 5th Earl / Photo
ARCHIBALD PHILIP PRIMROSE 5TH EARL OF ROSEBERY Statesman and author as a young man

Rosebery / 5th Earl / Piccad
ARCHIBALD PHILIP PRIMROSE 5TH EARL OF ROSEBERY Statesman and author as a young man

Rosebery / 5th Earl / Leader
ARCHIBALD PHILIP PRIMROSE 5TH EARL OF ROSEBERY Statesman and author, circa 1911

Rosebery / 5th Earl / Vf 01
Archibald Philip Primrose 5th Earl of Rosebery Statesman and Author

Coconuts and other Fruit
A still life showing a coconut - split in half and some apples

Spring Flowers 1880
Spring Flowers (1 of 4)

Rosebery / 5th Earl / Begbie
ARCHIBALD PHILIP PRIMROSE, 5TH EARL OF ROSEBERY Statesman and author, caricatured as Napoleon

Music / Instruments / Organ
The great organ at Primrose Hill, London, constructed by Bryceson Brothers

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