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Williams Collection

Background imageWilliams Collection: Defenders of the Empire - British Army, Navy and Airforce

Defenders of the Empire - British Army, Navy and Airforce with the King at the fore. Date: 1924

Background imageWilliams Collection: Atlas and Vulcana music hall strongman, strongwoman

Atlas and Vulcana music hall strongman, strongwoman
(Atlas) Hedley Roberts (1864-1946) and Vulcana (Miriam Kate Roberts (nee Williams) (1874-1946) - performed shows of strength and classic poses

Background imageWilliams Collection: Defenders of the Empire - British Military Might

Defenders of the Empire - British Military Might
Defenders of the Empire - an allegory: King Edward VII stands surrounded by his loyal and devoted military. Image produced by Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd

Background imageWilliams Collection: Borthwick Castle, Midlothian

Borthwick Castle, Midlothian. Williams, Hugh William Grecian 1773 - 1829 (attributed to)

Background imageWilliams Collection: Northern comedians

Northern comedians - including Stan Laurel, Eric Morecambe, Ken Dodd, Charlie Williams, Lary Grayon, Peter Kaye, George Formby, Les Dawson, Bernard Manning

Background imageWilliams Collection: The Wales rugby team, 1905

The Wales rugby team, 1905
A team photograph celebrating the player of the Welsh rugby team, who beat the previously undefeated New Zealand by three points to nil in the cup final match on 16th December 1905. Date: 1905

Background imageWilliams Collection: Room in Gwen Farrars Chelsea home panelled in pine

Room in Gwen Farrars Chelsea home panelled in pine
A room in the Chelsea home of popular entertainer, Gwen Farrar panelled in pine. The scheme was carried out by Messrs. Ernest Williams, Ltd, of 27 Davies Street, Berkeley Square. Date: 1926

Background imageWilliams Collection: The Great Athelda music hall strongwoman

The Great Athelda music hall strongwoman
The Great Athelda (Frances Rheinlander) born in Manchester, England. Music hall strongwoman and great rival to Vulcana (Kate Williams). Signed card. Date: circa 1913

Background imageWilliams Collection: Deana Martin and Ray Williams dancing at a 1960s nightclub

Deana Martin and Ray Williams dancing at a 1960s nightclub
Deana Martin (1948-), daughter of American singer Dean Martin, dances with music producer Ray Williams (1947-) in Tiles, a swinging nightclub in Oxford Street, London. 1966

Background imageWilliams Collection: Cecil Beaton, caricature by Glan Williams

Cecil Beaton, caricature by Glan Williams
CECIL WALTER HARDY BEATON (1904-1980) British photographer of fashion and celebrities. Also stage and costume designer for theatrical productions

Background imageWilliams Collection: Great telescope at Yerkes Observatory, USA

Great telescope at Yerkes Observatory, USA
Great telescope at Yerkes Observatory, University of Chicago, Williams Bay, Wisconsin, USA

Background imageWilliams Collection: John Williams - Snooker Referee

John Williams - Snooker Referee Date: 1980s

Background imageWilliams Collection: Les Cloches de Corneville by Clairville and Charles Gabet

Les Cloches de Corneville by Clairville and Charles Gabet. It was adapted into English by H. B. Farnie and Robert Reece. Reverse of the previous flyer for the Halifax Amateur Operatic Society

Background imageWilliams Collection: Hwfa Williams

Hwfa Williams
HWFA WILLIAMS sportsman, clerk of the course at Sandown Park Date: circa 1891

Background imageWilliams Collection: John Flavel / Williams Lib

John Flavel / Williams Lib
JOHN FLAVEL Presbyterian divine Date: 1630 - 1691

Background imageWilliams Collection: Town Hall, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA

Town Hall, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
The Town Hall, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA, framed by the front page of The Amherst Record for 19 September 1906. Date: 1906

Background imageWilliams Collection: A Rain Squall, Concarneau

A Rain Squall, Concarneau. Williams, Terrick John 1860-1936

Background imageWilliams Collection: Captain Newcome saying goodbye to old crew members

Captain Newcome saying goodbye to old crew members
Captain Johnny Newcome saying goodbye to old crew members and veterans at Greenwich Hospital. Midshipmen in uniforms, peg-legged veterans with walking sticks

Background imageWilliams Collection: Squalls by Wilton Williams

Squalls by Wilton Williams
Two women struggle in wind to control their umbrellas and skirts. Date: 1923

Background imageWilliams Collection: Miss Modern magazine fortune teller

Miss Modern magazine fortune teller
Front cover of Miss Modern magazine for November 1931, featuring a young gipsy fortune teller with a crystal ball (and the free gipsy ring, found FREE inside the magazine!). Date: 1931

Background imageWilliams Collection: Waiting for the bus they never catch

Waiting for the bus they never catch
Two flappers posing prettily at a bus stop. Date: 1923

Background imageWilliams Collection: Asian Watson Orange Juice drink advertising poster

Asian Watson Orange Juice drink advertising poster with a bottle for freshly made orange juice, rich in vitamin D from the Williams Company General Agency

Background imageWilliams Collection: JPR Williams - Welsh rugby player

JPR Williams - Welsh rugby player Date: 1970s

Background imageWilliams Collection: Thomas Howell Williams Idris, founder of drinks company

Thomas Howell Williams Idris, founder of drinks company
Thomas Howell Williams Idris, founder of the Idris soft drinks company. late 19th century

Background imageWilliams Collection: Fokker D. VII replica - G-BFPL - Duxford

Fokker D. VII replica - G-BFPL - Duxford
Williams Flugzeuge Fokker D.VII replica - G-BFPL - Duxford Date: 1983

Background imageWilliams Collection: Barnaby Rudge, theatre production

Barnaby Rudge, theatre production based on the Dickens novel

Background imageWilliams Collection: Albatros D. Va replica NX36DV

Albatros D. Va replica NX36DV
Albatros D.Va replica NX36DV (msn 0036, company model L.24), reproduced by Art Williams and Jim and Zona Appleby, at Champlin Fighter Museum, Falcon Field, Mesa AZ. Date: circa 2000

Background imageWilliams Collection: RMS Titanic, First Class passenger, Richard Norris Williams

RMS Titanic, First Class passenger, Richard Norris Williams
R.M.S. TITANIC: First-Class passenger and Wimbledon Tennis Champion Richard Norris Williams. Extremely rare C.Q.D. Titanic Survivor's Self-Published hard bound book, heavily illustrated. 11ins

Background imageWilliams Collection: Couple by the Fireside

Couple by the Fireside - Colour illustration of a couple relaxing by the fireside. Artist: John Alonzo Williams. Date: 1929

Background imageWilliams Collection: I'm Sending A Letter To Santa Claus

I'm Sending A Letter To Santa Claus
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for I'm Sending A Letter To Santa Claus, by Lanny Rogers and Spencer Williams. Featured, recorded and broadcast by Gracie Fields

Background imageWilliams Collection: White Star Line, RMS Olympic, with crane, on postcard (back)

White Star Line, RMS Olympic, with crane, on postcard (back)
White Star Line, RMS Olympic, rare original postcard by Walton of Belfast, either 1910 or 1911 - as seen here, it was posted from Northern Ireland much later, in 1939

Background imageWilliams Collection: Terrick John Williams RA, artist

Terrick John Williams RA, artist
Caricature of Terrick John Williams RA, artist, by Philippe Ledoux Date: circa 1930

Background imageWilliams Collection: Red And Gold, Brixham

Red And Gold, Brixham
This painting depicts a large cluster of boats with sails in red and gold, at a port in Brixham, a fishing town in Devon, south west England. Date: circa 1919

Background imageWilliams Collection: Ypres

Ypres
An oil painting which shows part of the Cloth Hall, a medieval commercial building in Ypres, Belgium, originally constructed in the 13th century

Background imageWilliams Collection: Dyffwys

Dyffwys
A landscape oil painting of Diffwys, a large mountain in Snowdonia, Wales, within the mountain range of Rhinogydd. Date: 1917

Background imageWilliams Collection: Willys Overland Advertisement

Willys Overland Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Willys Overland Ltd, an automobile company. The image is promoting the 12 H. P. black model, which is parked outside the gates of a fine estate

Background imageWilliams Collection: Dressing Table Reflection

Dressing Table Reflection
A painting which shows a young, red haired woman, checking her reflection at a dressing table mirror as she plays with her red necklace. Date: circa 1916

Background imageWilliams Collection: Chrysanthemums

Chrysanthemums
A still life oil painting showing a pair of vases, in blue and orange, containing chrysanthemum flowers in various colours. Date: circa 1918

Background imageWilliams Collection: William Walker and Sons Dri-Ped Advertisement

William Walker and Sons Dri-Ped Advertisement
An advertisement drawing for William Walker & Sons Ltd, promoting Dri-Ped leather, which bears the purple diamond trademark

Background imageWilliams Collection: Sunset

Sunset
A seascape oil painting of a sunset over a broad sea view, which casts brilliant warm colours in the sky and water reflection. A small bit of land can be seen on the right. Date: circa 1918

Background imageWilliams Collection: RMS Titanic - Arthur Williams, storekeeper and victim

RMS Titanic - Arthur Williams, storekeeper and victim
RMS Titanic - signed photo postcard written by First Class storekeeper and victim Arthur John Williams. The postcard was postally used on 24 December 1909

Background imageWilliams Collection: Leading musicians during the reign of King George V

Leading musicians during the reign of King George V
Leading classical musicians and composers during the first 25 years of the reign of King George V: Wood, Beecham, Elgar, Vaughan Williams, Walford Davies. Date: 1935

Background imageWilliams Collection: Music cover, The Merveilleuses Lancers

Music cover, The Merveilleuses Lancers, melodies by Hugo Felix, arranged by Leonard Williams Date: 1906

Background imageWilliams Collection: General Williams, cargo ship

General Williams, cargo ship

Background imageWilliams Collection: Williams Talc Powder Advertisement

Williams Talc Powder Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for Williams Talc Powder. The fragrance of an old-fashioned garden, promoting a nostalgia, the purity of mountain air and the softness of thistle down

Background imageWilliams Collection: Midsummer Flowers

Midsummer Flowers
Still life watercolour painting showing a very colourful display of flowers, including poppies and sweet williams. Date: circa 1931

Background imageWilliams Collection: Etching

Etching
An etching showing a small cluster of tall trees dominating the foreground. Date: circa 1929

Background imageWilliams Collection: Advert, Williams, Lea & Co Ltd, London

Advert, Williams, Lea & Co Ltd, London, mechanical hand painting, art deco pochoir print, silent movie film studio Date: 1929



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