Roland Collection

The Melton Breakfast by Sir Francis Grant
A rare mezzotint of High Leicestershire Lights of the past enjoying breakfast before a hunt. From left to right are Massey Stanley, the Earl of Wilton, Count Matuszevic, Lord Gardner

Illustration, Sweetheart Roland -- The Maiden fetched the magic wand, and then she took her stepsisters head. Date: 1909

Joseph Harker, theatrical scenic artist
Joseph Cunningham Harker (1855-1927), theatrical scenic artist, depicted in a drawing by his son Roland on a Savage Club notice, probably for a Christmas celebration. 1919

Battle of Roncevaux Pass (778). Knight Rolands death. Illuminated manuscript (14th c.). Gothic art. Miniature Painting

Roland (Card)
ROLAND, Comte de Mans, Sire de Blaives, son of duc Milo d Aiglant, semi-legendary warrior in the service of Charlemagne, heroically slain by Saracens at Roncevaux

BARTHES, Roland (1915-1980). French writer. Cover of a Catalan edition of Roland Barthes Critique et Verit

Adolphe Laferriere as Charles Barbaroux in Madame Roland by Virginie Ancelot, Theatre du Vaudeville, 1843. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Victor Dollet from Galerie Dramatique

Mlle. Adele Page as the Duchess of Navailles in Madame Roland by Virginie Ancelot, Theatre du Vaudeville, 1843. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Victor Dollet from Galerie Dramatique

Illustration, La Chanson de Roland (The Song of Roland), Battle of Roncevaux (778). Charlemagne hears Rolands horn, calling for help, but they will arrive too late to save the hero. Date: 778

Alican Land, Roland Rat
A WW2 children's story book illustration from The Story Of Alican Land, written by Joan Hunt. The image depicts Roland Rat speaking with the businessman Sam Squirrel. Date: circa 1940s

Music cover, Marche des Avions (March of the Aeroplanes), words by Roland Gael, music by H Dickson Date: 1912

Theatre goes rural
With many London theatres closed, this production of On Approval was rehearsed in a barn in Buckinghamshire, then toured the provinces. Date: 1940

Vincent Beauvais 1190 1264 Aisa Import Speculum
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JEANNE-MARIE ROLAND French revolutionary who, having the misfortune to be the wrong kind of revolutionary, dies by the guillotine Date: 1754 - 1793

RONCEVAUX (NEUVILLE)
RONCEVAUX After the death of Roland and his companions, Charlemagne attacks the Moors camp Date: 778

Paranormal Miracles Circa 778 Charlemagne Intent
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Three Song Thrushes

Robin on a holly branch, snow

Mallards Disturbed British Birds Watercolour
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Goldfinches in the snow

Evening Flight, ducks

Male and female Bullfinches

Blue Tits with Coconut Shell

Pheasant in snow

The Cheltenham Flyer - World's Fastest Train

Miss England II powerboat, 1930s Date: 1930s

Motorcycle, 1930s Date: 1930s

Bluebird, 1930s Date: 1930s

Shneider Trophy Plane

Talbot Road Racing

Music cover, The Man on the Flying Trapeze, song waltz, words by George Leybourne, music by Alfred Lee, performed by Shaw and Weston. 1934

Roland d Uytkerque, Roland d Uutkercke, Seigneur de Hemsrode, d1442. Chromolithograph from Loredan Larcheys Ancien Armorial Equestre de la Toison d Or et de l Europe au 15e siecle

Madame Charlotte Doche in Madame Roland, 1843
Madame Charlotte Doche in Madame Roland by Virginie Ancelot, Theatre du Vaudeville, 1843. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Victor Dollet from Galerie Dramatique

Hermann-Leon as Captain Roland in Les Mousquetaires
Baritone opera singer Leonard Hermann-Leon (1814-1858) as Captain Roland in Les Mousquetaires de la Reine by Fromental Halevy, Theatre Royale de l Opera Comique, 1854

Ancient figures of Orlando and Oliver, crowns and weapons of Charlemagne. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after Giuseppe Bramati from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Death of Roland at the battle of Roncevaux Pass, 778. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after Angelo Montielli from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Duel between Roland and the giant Ferracut
The combat between Roland and the giant Ferracut, from the legend of Charlemagne. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after P.L

Madame Roland (Marie-Jeanne Phlippon), French
Madame Roland (Marie-Jeanne Phlippon Roland), French Revolutionary and Girondist 1754-1793. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Jean Marie Roland, Vicomte de la Platriere, Girondist and revolutionary 1752-1793. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Roland Pertwee (15 May 1885 26 April 1963), English playwright, film and television screenwriter, director and actor. He was the father of Doctor Who actor Jon Pertwee and fellow playwright

Handwritten note from R G Ingersoll to R R Conklin, possibly part of a letter, dated 9 December 1890. Robert G Ingersoll (1833-1899) was an American lawyer, politician and freethinker

Cover design, Roland Cashel by Charles Lever
Part-work cover design, Roland Cashel by Charles Lever, illustrated by Phiz (Hablot Knight Browne), No. IX, price one shilling. 1849

United States Navy - Curtiss 18T-2 A3325 on take-off as a floatplane. After retiring from the 1922 Curtiss Marine Trophy Race with mechanical trouble, the Navy had no urgent need for both 18Ts

FALL / WOLFHOUND / 1938
ROLAND OF PENTAVALON Owned by Ansell. Date: 1938

PYRENEES / ROLAND C1870
Pyrenees: la breche de Roland (Rolands Gap) Date: circa 1870

PYRENEES / ROLAND C1880
Pyrenees: la breche de Roland (Rolands Gap) Date: circa 1880

Gloster test pilots: Beamont, Stanbury, Greenwood and Preedy
Gloster test pilots, from left: Roland Beamont, Phillip J. Stanbury, Eric Stanley Greenwood and Cotes Preedy

Wing Commander Roland Beamont in de Havilland Vampire
Wg Cdr Roland Beamont in a de Havilland Vampire (possibly TG285)

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