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Whittington Collection

Background imageWhittington Collection: Smallpox and Vaccination Hospital, Highgate, London

Smallpox and Vaccination Hospital, Highgate, London
The Highgate Smallpox and Vaccination Hospital, designed by Samuel Daukes, opened in 1850. In around 1896, after a new smallpox hospital opened at South Mimms

Background imageWhittington Collection: Dressing doll. Dick Whittington

Dressing doll. Dick Whittington
Dick Whittington. Cut-out postcard enabling children to cut out the garments & fit them on the body of the nursery rhyme character. Date: 1921

Background imageWhittington Collection: Revolution House

Revolution House, Whittington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, formerly the " Cock & Pynet" Inn, where patriotic noblemen plotted to make William of Orange the King

Background imageWhittington Collection: The Whityngton Stone, Holloway, London, 1854

The Whityngton Stone, Holloway, London, 1854
Engraving showing the Whityngton Stone, a memorial to Sir Richard Whittington (1358-1423), London, 1854. This stone was placed on the spot in Upper Holloway where he was traditionally supposed to

Background imageWhittington Collection: Dick Whittington by Arthur Rackham

Dick Whittington by Arthur Rackham
Dick Whittington arrives on the coast of Barbary, and everyone from the ship is entertained by the Moors. When they are invaded by rats and mice

Background imageWhittington Collection: Whittington (Benoist)

Whittington (Benoist)
SIR RICHARD (DICK) WHITTINGTON Merchant, Lord Mayor of London and cat-lover

Background imageWhittington Collection: Dick Whittington and His Cat, pantomime

Dick Whittington and His Cat, pantomime - six scenes

Background imageWhittington Collection: South Street New Whittington, Chesterfield early 1900's

South Street New Whittington, Chesterfield early 1900's

Background imageWhittington Collection: Chesterfield New Whittington Wellington Street early 1900s

Chesterfield New Whittington Wellington Street early 1900s

Background imageWhittington Collection: Wellington Street New Whittington, Chesterfield early 1900's

Wellington Street New Whittington, Chesterfield early 1900's

Background imageWhittington Collection: Chesterfield New Whittington South Street early 1900s

Chesterfield New Whittington South Street early 1900s

Background imageWhittington Collection: The Tale of Dick Whittington

The Tale of Dick Whittington
Dick Whittington - Dick lying in the doorway of the house of a kindly merchant (2 of 12) Date: circa 1900

Background imageWhittington Collection: Dandy Dick Whittington, four roles

Dandy Dick Whittington, four roles
Dandy Dick Whittington at The Avenue Theatre, four roles, theatrical portraits in costume. Captioned Mr John F Sheridan as Lady Fitzwarren, Miss Ethel Haydon as Alice

Background imageWhittington Collection: Dandy Dick Whittington, Avenue Theatre, four portraits

Dandy Dick Whittington, Avenue Theatre, four portraits
Dandy Dick Whittington at The Avenue Theatre, four theatrical studio portrait of actors and actresses in role. Captioned, Miss May Yohe as Dick Whittington, Miss Ethel Haydon as Alice

Background imageWhittington Collection: May Yohe, actress and singer, as Dick Whittington

May Yohe, actress and singer, as Dick Whittington
Dandy Dick Whittington at The Avenue Theatre. Lady Francis Hope, Miss Augusta May Yohe, (1866-1938) American musical theatre actress in the title role, as Dick Whittington

Background imageWhittington Collection: Lily Harold, actress, Prince Mi Yung Man, Dick Whittington

Lily Harold, actress, Prince Mi Yung Man, Dick Whittington
Lily Harold, actress, as Prince Mi Yung Man, Dick Whittington, Drury Lane. Ching chang! Ni-Se-Pi-See dear, You won't coldly pass me by

Background imageWhittington Collection: Ada Blanche, actress, as Dick Whittington, Drury Lane

Ada Blanche, actress, as Dick Whittington, Drury Lane. Theatrical portrait as Dick Whittington. I have come back from China's distant shore, With diamonds, rubies and with gold galore

Background imageWhittington Collection: Marie Montrose, actress, as Alice, in Dick Whittington

Marie Montrose, actress, as Alice, in Dick Whittington
Marie Montrose, actress as Alice, in Dick Whittington, Drury Lane. Theatrical portrait, captioned On the ocean so bright and blue, My heart will fondly follow you

Background imageWhittington Collection: Advert, Dick Whittington pantomime, London Palladium

Advert, Dick Whittington pantomime, London Palladium
Advert, Dick Whittington pantomime at the London Palladium, starring Frankie Howerd, Mr Pastry (Richard Hearne) and Sonnie Hale Date: 1952

Background imageWhittington Collection: You Can't Be Too Careful!

You Can't Be Too Careful!
Cartoon showing an over-enthusiastic ARP warden at a pantomime. He appears to be indulging in some unexpected audience participation. Date: 1940

Background imageWhittington Collection: Caricature of (Sir) Edward Moss, chairman of Moss Empires

Caricature of (Sir) Edward Moss, chairman of Moss Empires and the man behind the London Hippodrome, talking to his stage director Frank Parker

Background imageWhittington Collection: Photograph of Whittington Stone PH, Highgate, London

Photograph of Whittington Stone PH, Highgate, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageWhittington Collection: Photograph of White Lion PH, Whittington, Shropshire

Photograph of White Lion PH, Whittington, Shropshire. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Background imageWhittington Collection: The Whittington Stone

The Whittington Stone
An early 19th century rendering of the Whittington Stone which stands at the foot of Highgate Hill, London marking the spot where Dick Whittington

Background imageWhittington Collection: Underground vaults in Gerards Hall Inn, Cheapside, 1795

Underground vaults in Gerards Hall Inn, Cheapside, 1795
Underground vaults in Gerards Hall Inn in Basing Lane, Bread Street, Cheapside, 1795. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries

Background imageWhittington Collection: A little boy called Rob poses for a photograph wearing a first prize-winning costume

A little boy called Rob poses for a photograph wearing a first prize-winning costume, which presumably is Dick Whittington, since he is carrying a black cat. Date: 1909

Background imageWhittington Collection: Dick Whittington at the London Hippodrome, 1903

Dick Whittington at the London Hippodrome, 1903
Dick Whittington at the London Hippodrome in 1903. Top left, Dick and his sweetheart played by Ruth Lytton and Fanny Dango. Top right, Dick with his cat (played by Mr Fred Farren Jnr)

Background imageWhittington Collection: Behind the scenes at the London Hippodrome, Bow Bells

Behind the scenes at the London Hippodrome, Bow Bells
Behind the scenes in Bow Bells at the London Hippodrome, 1932. Robert Hale and his daughter Binnie are seen chatting in the wings with the production and stage director, Charles Henry. Date: 1932

Background imageWhittington Collection: Dick Whittington and his cat at the London Hippodrome

Dick Whittington and his cat at the London Hippodrome
Scene from Dick Whittington, the 1903 pantomime at the London Hippodrome starring Ruth Lytton as Dick and Fred Warren as the cat. The pictures shows the dance at the Moroccan court. Date: 1903

Background imageWhittington Collection: Jack Buchanan & Elsie Randolph Mr. Whittington, Hippodrome

Jack Buchanan & Elsie Randolph Mr. Whittington, Hippodrome
Jack Buchanan and Elsie Randolph in a scene from Mr. Whittington, a comedy musical starring Buchanan as a modern-day Dick Whittington

Background imageWhittington Collection: Jack Buchanan in Mr. Whittington at London Hippodrome

Jack Buchanan in Mr. Whittington at London Hippodrome
Jack Buchanan as a modern Dick Whittington in Mr Whittington, the comedy musical at the London Hippodrome in which he starred with Elsie Randolph. Date: 1934

Background imageWhittington Collection: Fay Compton in Dick Whittington at London Hippodrome

Fay Compton in Dick Whittington at London Hippodrome
Fay Compton in the role of Dick Whittington for the pantomime Dick Whittington at the London Hippodrome in 1932-3. Date: 1932

Background imageWhittington Collection: Dick Whittington

Dick Whittington
Scene from Dich Whittington from an 18th century chapbook Date: circa 1750

Background imageWhittington Collection: South-east view of a Tudor house in Sweedon s

South-east view of a Tudor house in Sweedon s
South-east view of an old 15th-century Tudor house in Sweedons Passage, Grub Street, 1791. Formerly inhabited by Sir Richard Whittington and Sir Thomas Gresham

Background imageWhittington Collection: North-east view of a Tudor house in Sweedon s

North-east view of a Tudor house in Sweedon s
North-east view of an old 15th-century Tudor house in Sweedons Passage, Grub Street, 1791. Formerly inhabited by Sir Richard Whittington and Sir Thomas Gresham. Rebuilt 1805

Background imageWhittington Collection: Playbill, Dick Whittington, Theatre Royal, Birmingham

Playbill, Dick Whittington, Theatre Royal, Birmingham
Pantomime playbill, Dick Whittington and His Cat, Theatre Royal, Birmingham

Background imageWhittington Collection: Pantomime playbill design, Dick Whittington and His Cat

Pantomime playbill design, Dick Whittington and His Cat, Theatre Royal, Birmingham

Background imageWhittington Collection: Poster, Dick Whittington on ice

Poster, Dick Whittington on ice
Pantomime poster, Dick Whittington on ice, skating on the frozen River Thames with the Houses of Parliament in the background. circa 1900

Background imageWhittington Collection: Pantomime poster, Dick Whittington

Pantomime poster, Dick Whittington and his cat, ten miles from London

Background imageWhittington Collection: Dick Whittington and his cat on a postcard

Dick Whittington and his cat on a postcard. Date: 20th century

Background imageWhittington Collection: Christs Hospital Library founded by Richard Whittington, taken from Stewards Office

Christs Hospital Library founded by Richard Whittington, taken from Stewards Office. Date: 1429

Background imageWhittington Collection: PANTOMIME / WHITTINGTON

PANTOMIME / WHITTINGTON
Dick Whittington and his cat Date: 1845

Background imageWhittington Collection: Whittingtons Almhouses

Whittingtons Almhouses
Whittingtons Almshouses, Highgate. Date: 1846

Background imageWhittington Collection: Dick Whittington and his CIV et Cat, a pantomime

Dick Whittington and his CIV et Cat, a pantomime

Background imageWhittington Collection: Dick Whittington, a pantomime

Dick Whittington, a pantomime. circa 1907

Background imageWhittington Collection: Whittington Stone, Highgate Hill, Highgate, North London

Whittington Stone, Highgate Hill, Highgate, North London
Dick Whittington Stone, Highgate Hill, Highgate, North London. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageWhittington Collection: Dick Whittington. Artist Will True

Dick Whittington. Artist Will True
Dick Whittington. Again the reverse is blank. Dick is being shown the door by his mother, the pantomime dame, always of course played by a man. The artist is Will True. 1900s

Background imageWhittington Collection: Some of the lads in Charles Gullivers pantomime Dick Whitti

Some of the lads in Charles Gullivers pantomime Dick Whitti
Seen in Vaudeville: (top) some of the lads in Charles Gullivers pantomime Dick Whittington at the Palladium Theatre and (bottom) Elsa Kruger appearing at the London Coliseum, 1924 Date: 1924



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