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Shaftesbury Collection (page 2)

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Jane Baxter

Jane Baxter
British actress Jane Baxter (1909-1996) appearing in a nautical production The Midshipman at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Date: 1931

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Horace Hodges in Lightnin

Horace Hodges in Lightnin
Actor Horace Hodges (1863-1951) performing in the play Lightnin at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London. Date: 1925

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Advertisement for Shaftesbury Homes

Advertisement for Shaftesbury Homes
An advertisement for The Shaftesbury Homes and Arethusa Training Ship. Announcing the acquisition of Esher Place, the location of a girl's school

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Yvonne Fitzroy, actress, theatrical portrait in costume in The Arcadians, Shaftesbury Theatre

Yvonne Fitzroy, actress, theatrical portrait in costume in The Arcadians, Shaftesbury Theatre. Captioned, Arcadian with wine glass'. From an article, London Night's Entertainments'

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Birmingham, Girls Hostel, Shaftesbury House, St Mary's Row

Birmingham, Girls Hostel, Shaftesbury House, St Mary's Row Date: circa 1918

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Film, Volga Volga, directed by Tourjanski

Film, Volga Volga, directed by Tourjanski
British & Foreign Films, Volga Volga, directed by Tourjanski Date: 1929

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Film, Three Kings, A Tale of the Circus

Film, Three Kings, A Tale of the Circus
British & Foreign Films, Three Kings, A Tale of the Circus, directed by Hans Steinoff Date: 1929

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Mabel Poulton in film, The Alley Cat

Mabel Poulton in film, The Alley Cat
British & Foreign Films, Mabel Poulton in The Alley Cat, directed by Hans Steinhoff Date: 1929

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: 3 Star Comedies, Ben Turpin, Snub Pollard, Poodles Hanneford

3 Star Comedies, Ben Turpin, Snub Pollard, Poodles Hanneford
British & Foreign Films, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, 3 Star Comedies, featuring Ben Turpin, Snub Pollard and Poodles Hanneford Date: 1929

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset

Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset, made famous by a Hovis advert some years ago. Date: 1940s

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Gold Hill, Shaftesbury

Gold Hill, Shaftesbury by Terry Whitworth

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: The Mousme (The Maids of Japan)

The Mousme (The Maids of Japan), Robert Courtneidges production, directed by Robert Macdonald, on tour from the Shaftesbury Theatre, London. Date: 1910s

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: The Christian by Hall Caine, Wentworth Crokes Company - a bouquet of roses addressed t

The Christian by Hall Caine, Wentworth Crokes Company - a bouquet of roses addressed to Glory Quayle. For the transfer to the Shaftesbury Theatre on 12 December 1907. Date: 1907

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: The Pearl Girl by Basil Hood; music by Howard Talbot and Hugo Felix

The Pearl Girl by Basil Hood; music by Howard Talbot and Hugo Felix. First produced at the Shaftesbury Theatre, London, 25 September 1913

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: The Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle from his own short story

The Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle from his own short story. First produced at the Adelphi Theatre, 4 June 1910, this production at the Globe Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Over She Goes! musical tantivy, Saville Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London

Over She Goes! musical tantivy, Saville Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, Stanley Lupino and Laddie Cliff Date: early 20th century

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Robert Loraine as Cyrano, Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue

Robert Loraine as Cyrano, Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London Date: early 20th century

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Photograph of Shaftesbury Hotel, Battersea, London

Photograph of Shaftesbury Hotel, Battersea, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Sketch of Red Lion PH, Shaftesbury Avenue, London

Sketch of Red Lion PH, Shaftesbury Avenue, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Sketch of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Red Lion

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Photograph of Red Lion PH, Shaftesbury Avenue, London

Photograph of Red Lion PH, Shaftesbury Avenue, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Sad scenes at Rainbow Corner, the American Red Cross Club in Shaftesbury Avenue

Sad scenes at Rainbow Corner, the American Red Cross Club in Shaftesbury Avenue, which was the main base for US servicemen in London during the Second World War

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Flower Brothers hopping machine

Flower Brothers hopping machine, The Brewery, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury. 1891

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: George Walker and chorus in In Dahomey

George Walker and chorus in In Dahomey
George Walker, and other members of the cast dancing in, " In Dahomey" at the Shaftesbury Theatre in 1903. The Tatler reports that the play was " produced with great success at Boston

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Playwright Clemence Dane 1921

Playwright Clemence Dane 1921
Clemence Dane (1888 - 1865), famous female playwright. The Sketch comments particularly on her play " Will Shakespeare", at that time still running at the Shaftesbury

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Fayne, Milton and Tod in Will o the Whispers

Fayne, Milton and Tod in Will o the Whispers
Greta Fayne, Billy Milton and Quentin Tod in Will o the Whispers at the Shaftesbury Theatre, London. 1928

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Apollo Theatre 1901

Apollo Theatre 1901
Henry Lowenfelds new Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London. Opening on the on 21st of February 1901 with a production by George Lederer of The Belle of Bohemia. February 1901

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Leave it to Psmith - stage adaptation

Leave it to Psmith - stage adaptation
Leave it to Psmith - a comic novel by English author P. G. Wodehouse, adapted into a play by Wodehouse and Ian Hay. It opened at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London on 29 September 1930

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Shaftesbury Society, Arthur Street Home, London

Shaftesbury Society, Arthur Street Home, London
A group of children stand at the rear of the Arthur Street Home run by the Shaftesbury Society and Ragged School Union. The children appear to be inmates or pupils of the establishment

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Lady Mary Ashley-Cooper by Madame Yevonde

Lady Mary Ashley-Cooper by Madame Yevonde
Lady Mary Ashley-Cooper (1902-1936), later Lady Alington, eldest daughter of the Earl and Countess of Shaftesbury. Pictured in part colour by Madame Yevonde in August 1923

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: The London Pavilion

The London Pavilion
Front cover of The Magazine Programme featuring a striking image of Eros and The London Pavilion at night. Date: 1933

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Lady Alington

Lady Alington
Mary Sibell Sturt (nÚÑáAshley-Cooper), Lady Alington (1902-1936), Wife of 3rd Baron Alington; daughter of 9th Earl of Shaftesbury. 1935

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Young girls at a Ragged school in Grays Yard, James Street in Oxford Street, London

Young girls at a Ragged school in Grays Yard, James Street in Oxford Street, London. Making new patent toy-work for an exhibition at the mansion of Earl of Shaftesbury in Grosvenor Square

Background imageShaftesbury 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 imageShaftesbury Collection: Dorset - Blackmore Vale

Dorset - Blackmore Vale
Dorset scenery: Blackmore Vale from Shaftesbury Date: 1925

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: CARS IN LONDON STREET

CARS IN LONDON STREET
Cars on Shaftesbury Avenue. Date: 1931

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Aveling & Porter Road Roller NP1721

Aveling & Porter Road Roller NP1721
Aveling & Porter Road Roller, regn. NP1721, number 10374, Silver Cloud, at Shaftesbury. Built by Aveling and Porter at Strood in 1922, powered by a 4 Nhp compound steam engine. Date: 17 September 1967

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: The Skull, Shaftesbury Theatre, London

The Skull, Shaftesbury Theatre, London
The Skull, a comedy mystery thriller, at the Shaftesbury Theatre, London. With John Deverell, John Gielgud and Alison Leggatt. 1928

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Princess Caprice, musical, Shaftesbury Theatre, London

Princess Caprice, musical, Shaftesbury Theatre, London
Princess Caprice, musical, at the Shaftesbury Theatre, London, music by Leo Fall. 1912

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: The Mousme (The Maids of Japan), Royal Theatre, Portsmouth

The Mousme (The Maids of Japan), Royal Theatre, Portsmouth, previously at the Shaftesbury Theatre, London. 1910s

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Clifford Mollison in The Girl Friend, Palace Theatre, London

Clifford Mollison in The Girl Friend, Palace Theatre, London
Clifford Mollison in The Girl Friend, at the Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London. 1927

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: George Gee in The Girl Friend, Palace Theatre, London

George Gee in The Girl Friend, Palace Theatre, London
George Gee in The Girl Friend, at the Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London. 1927

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Escape, by John Galsworthy, Ambassadors Theatre, London

Escape, by John Galsworthy, Ambassadors Theatre, London
Escape, by John Galsworthy, at the Ambassadors Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, with Nicholas Hannen and Leon M Lion

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: The Chocolate Soldier, musical comedy, Opera House, Cork

The Chocolate Soldier, musical comedy, Opera House, Cork
The Chocolate Soldier, musical comedy, at the Opera House, Cork, previously at the Shaftesbury Theatre, London, starring Horace Percival, music by Oscar Straus

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Anne Croft in The Chocolate Soldier by Stanislaus Stange

Anne Croft in The Chocolate Soldier by Stanislaus Stange with music by Straus. Photograph of Anne Croft who played the part of Nadina. For the revival at the Shaftesbury Theatre on 31st March 1932

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Shaftesbury Park, Carrickfergus

Shaftesbury Park, Carrickfergus - an elevated view of the park and the clover pond. There are people and in the distance buildings. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Carrickfergus)

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Bisley School, Surrey

Bisley School, Surrey
The School House building at Bisley School, Surrey, run by the Shaftesbury Homes. Date: Date unknown

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Shaftesbury Homes - Sudbury Hall, Middlesex

Shaftesbury Homes - Sudbury Hall, Middlesex
The Sudbury Hall Home for Girls established in 1872 by the charity that became known as Shaftesbury Homes. It was located between Wembley and Harrow on the Hill. Date: early 1900s

Background imageShaftesbury Collection: Shaftesbury Homes Fortescue House, London Road Twickenham

Shaftesbury Homes Fortescue House, London Road Twickenham
Shaftesbury Homes School for Boys at Fortescue House, London Road Twickenham, opened in 1878. The School later moved to new premises on Hampton Road, Twickenham. Date: circa 1920s



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