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Worthington Collection

Background imageWorthington Collection: Marriage of Greville Worthington and Diana Duncombe

Marriage of Greville Worthington and Diana Duncombe
A very tall groom, Mr William Greville Worthington (1903 - 1942) with his considerably shorter bride, Miss Mary Diana Duncombe (1905 - 1943) after their wedding at St

Background imageWorthington Collection: Silhouette of a local squire and his dog

Silhouette of a local squire and his dog
Silhouette of a local squire having a drink in his local pub, with his dog at his feet. An advertisement for Worthington beer

Background imageWorthington Collection: Silhouette of a landlord and his dog

Silhouette of a landlord and his dog
Silhouette of a pub landlord with a glass of beer in his hand, his dog sitting at his feet. An advertisement for Worthington beer

Background imageWorthington Collection: Silhouette of a doctor

Silhouette of a doctor who has interrupted his rounds for a glass of beer. An advertisement for Worthington beer

Background imageWorthington Collection: Silhouette of men in a pub

Silhouette of men in a pub
The Lads of the Village -- silhouette of men enjoying a drink of beer in their local pub. An advertisement for Worthington beer

Background imageWorthington Collection: Silhouette of a head waiter

Silhouette of a head waiter with a full glass of beer in his hand, and a cat at his feet. An advertisement for Worthington beer

Background imageWorthington Collection: Silhouette of a waitress

Silhouette of a waitress or pub barmaid, about to pour beer into a glass. An advertisement for Worthington beer

Background imageWorthington Collection: Silhouette of a man entering a country pub

Silhouette of a man entering a country pub at the end of the day. An advertisement for Worthington beer

Background imageWorthington Collection: Curling at Crans Montana, Switzerland

Curling at Crans Montana, Switzerland
Postcard showing a scene at the Swiss ski and winter sports resort, Crans Montana in the Swiss Alps with some presumably well-known curling experts of the 1930s, including Walker and Worthington

Background imageWorthington Collection: Silhouette of huntsman enjoying a stirrup cup

Silhouette of huntsman enjoying a stirrup cup
Silhouette of a huntsman on horseback, enjoying a stirrup cup, watched by a hound. An advertisement for Worthington beer

Background imageWorthington Collection: Worthington's India Pale Ale (Foster Probyn Logo)

Worthington's India Pale Ale (Foster Probyn Logo)

Background imageWorthington Collection: Salmon-pink hyacinth hybrid, Hyacinthus Excelsior

Salmon-pink hyacinth hybrid, Hyacinthus Excelsior.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G

Background imageWorthington Collection: Yellow and brown and crimson pelargonium geranium

Yellow and brown and crimson pelargonium geranium hybrids: Mareschal and McMahon.. Hand-colored illustration drawn and lithographed by Worthington Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872

Background imageWorthington Collection: Silhouette of an elderly man with a glass of beer

Silhouette of an elderly man with a glass of beer in his hand, sitting under a tree. An advertisement for Worthington beer

Background imageWorthington Collection: Client: Ledux - Outdoors Camel Overcoat

Client: Ledux - Outdoors Camel Overcoat - June 22, 1953. Date: 1953

Background imageWorthington Collection: Burton-on-Trent Worthington's Brewery early 1900s

Burton-on-Trent Worthington's Brewery early 1900s

Background imageWorthington Collection: Worthington's Mild Burton Ale 2

Worthington's Mild Burton Ale 2

Background imageWorthington Collection: Worthington's India Pale Ale 2

Worthington's India Pale Ale 2

Background imageWorthington Collection: Worthington's XXX Stout

Worthington's XXX Stout

Background imageWorthington Collection: Worthington's Strong Burton Ale

Worthington's Strong Burton Ale

Background imageWorthington Collection: Worthington's Old Burton Ale (Red Label)

Worthington's Old Burton Ale (Red Label)

Background imageWorthington Collection: Worthington's Old Burton Ale Brown Label

Worthington's Old Burton Ale Brown Label

Background imageWorthington Collection: Worthington's Nut Brown Ale

Worthington's Nut Brown Ale

Background imageWorthington Collection: Worthington's Mild Burton Ale 3

Worthington's Mild Burton Ale 3

Background imageWorthington Collection: Worthington's Light Dinner Ale

Worthington's Light Dinner Ale

Background imageWorthington Collection: Worthington's Mild Burton Ale

Worthington's Mild Burton Ale

Background imageWorthington Collection: Worthington's India Pale Ale (Green coloured shield)

Worthington's India Pale Ale (Green coloured shield)

Background imageWorthington Collection: Worthington's Dinner Ale

Worthington's Dinner Ale

Background imageWorthington Collection: Worthington's Burton Dinner Ale

Worthington's Burton Dinner Ale

Background imageWorthington Collection: Worthington's Bitter Beer

Worthington's Bitter Beer

Background imageWorthington Collection: Unidentified locomotive no 11257, side elevation

Unidentified locomotive no 11257, side elevation. By J Gabriel, possibly for EB Wilson. Inscribed similar to Jenny Lind (by EB Wilson, 1848) except fluting of dome omitted, whistle omitted

Background imageWorthington Collection: Ostrowskia magnifica

Ostrowskia magnifica. Woodcut by Worthington G. Smith after an illustration by Gardchron from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1888

Background imageWorthington Collection: Unknown pitcher plant species, Nepenthes curtisi

Unknown pitcher plant species, Nepenthes curtisi. Woodcut by Gardchron after an illustration by Worthington G. Smith from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1888

Background imageWorthington Collection: Eulophia bouliawongo orchid

Eulophia bouliawongo orchid (Lissochilus giganteus). Woodcut by Gardchron after an illustration by Worthington G. Smith from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1888

Background imageWorthington Collection: Moores crinum, Crinum moorei

Moores crinum, Crinum moorei. Woodcut after an illustration by Worthington G. Smith from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1888

Background imageWorthington Collection: Dendrobium bensoniae orchid

Dendrobium bensoniae orchid. Woodcut after an illustration from nature by Worthington G. Smith from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1888

Background imageWorthington Collection: Kegels odontoglossum orchid, Oncidium kegeljani

Kegels odontoglossum orchid, Oncidium kegeljani (Odontoglossum polyxanthum). Woodcut after an illustration by Worthington G. Smith from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1888

Background imageWorthington Collection: Newtown Football Team, Wales

Newtown Football Team, Wales: Lloyd, Harper, Goodwin, Townsend, Worthington, Stokes, Morgan, Pryce-Jones, Pryce-Jones, Mytton, Parry, Chapman, Tucker. 1890s

Background imageWorthington Collection: Worthington George Smith (1835-1917)

Worthington George Smith (1835-1917)
Portrait of Worthington George Smith, an English botanist who specialised in fungi and lichens

Background imageWorthington Collection: The Albert Memorial at Manchester 1870

The Albert Memorial at Manchester 1870
Memorial of Prince Albert consort who died in 1861, approved by Queen Victoria, Alberts statue is placed within a large Medieval-style ciborium which was designed by the architect Thomas Worthington

Background imageWorthington Collection: Plate

Plate
One of three earthenware plates with a black and white transfer printed underglaze design in the centre and a zig-zag border around the rim, the pattern name is Pomona

Background imageWorthington Collection: Manchester, England - Albert Square

Manchester, England - Albert Square. The Albert Memorial (Thomas Worthington & Matthew Noble, 1869) and Gladstone statue can be both be in the centre. Date: circa 1909

Background imageWorthington Collection: Nell Lane Hospital, Manchester

Nell Lane Hospital, Manchester
Aerial view of Nell Lane Hospital, Withington, Manchester, opened in 1855 as Chorlton Union workhouse. The cross shaped block (left of centre) was the main workhouse building

Background imageWorthington Collection: Portrait of Edgar Worthington, IMechE Secretary, 1898-1920

Portrait of Edgar Worthington, IMechE Secretary, 1898-1920. Date: circa 1920

Background imageWorthington Collection: Lloyd George and Ministers - Anglo-Irish Treaty

Lloyd George and Ministers - Anglo-Irish Treaty
Page showing Prime Minister Lloyd George dictating to a secretary, the Lord Chancellor Lord Birkenhead, Austen Chamberlain, Winston Churchill, L. Worthington-Evans, Gordon Hewart, Hamar Greenwood

Background imageWorthington Collection: Powell-Cotton daughters and friend

Powell-Cotton daughters and friend
The three daughters of Major & Mrs Powell-Cotton and a friend play in the garden of Quex Park in September 1916. The children are (left to right) Elizabeth Worthington (daughter of Dr Worthington)

Background imageWorthington Collection: White Lycaste skinneri alba orchid or Monja

White Lycaste skinneri alba orchid or Monja blanca, purple and lilac Lycaste skinneri nigro rubra.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H

Background imageWorthington Collection: Crimson dahlia hybrid, John Standish

Crimson dahlia hybrid, John Standish.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G

Background imageWorthington Collection: Britain and Sinn Fein at the conference table

Britain and Sinn Fein at the conference table
Face to face with an age-long problem in a supreme effort to find a lasting solution: the British representatives (on the left) snd the Sinn Fein delegates at the Irish conference in Downing Street

Background imageWorthington Collection: Doddridge / Worthington

Doddridge / Worthington
PHILIP DODDRIDGE nonconformist divine Date: 1702 - 1751

Background imageWorthington Collection: A Ward, Quex Park VAD Hospital

A Ward, Quex Park VAD Hospital. This ward was located in the Drawing Room of Quex House. Originally built as a small ballroom in 1883

Background imageWorthington Collection: B Ward, Quex Park VAD Hospital

B Ward, Quex Park VAD Hospital. This ward was located in one of the galleries of the Powell-Cotton Museum (currently Gallery 2 (2014)

Background imageWorthington Collection: 1914 VAD staff in 1917

1914 VAD staff in 1917
Members of Birchington VAD staff who were the longest serving when the photograph was taken in 1917. Standing (left to right) Camille Van Dyck (Belgian, origianlly a patient)

Background imageWorthington Collection: VAD staff and domestic staff, Quex Park

VAD staff and domestic staff, Quex Park, Autumn 1917. Seated in the centre of the front row are (left to right) Major PHG Powell-Cotton, Mrs HB Powell-Cotton and Dr Worthington

Background imageWorthington Collection: VAD staff, Quex Park

VAD staff, Quex Park
VAD staff and domestic staff, Quex Park, Autumn 1917. Standing in the centre at the back is Major PHG Powell-Cotton. Standing at the back, second right is Jack Hedge, Hospital Masseur

Background imageWorthington Collection: Patients & Staff, Quex Park

Patients & Staff, Quex Park
Group of patients, VAD nurses and Quex House staff at the front of Quex House, Autumn 1917. Seated in the centre are (left to right) Major Powell-Cotton, Mrs HB Powell-Cotton and Dr Worthington

Background imageWorthington Collection: Nurses & Doctor, Quex Park

Nurses & Doctor, Quex Park
Nurses of the Birchington VAD, together with Medical Officer, Dr Harry Worthington, outside Quex House in early 1915. Seated (left to right) are Alice Cobb, Quartermaster, Hannah Powell-Cotton

Background imageWorthington Collection: Yellow and red calceolaria varieties, Mrs Paul

Yellow and red calceolaria varieties, Mrs Paul
Yellow and red calceolaria varieties, Mrs. Paul and Mrs. Forest.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G

Background imageWorthington Collection: Pink and white hibiscus with variegated leaves

Pink and white hibiscus with variegated leaves, Hibiscus rosa sinensis albo-variegatus.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872

Background imageWorthington Collection: Hybrid odontoglossum orchid with white flowers

Hybrid odontoglossum orchid with white flowers dotted with purple, Odontoglossum andersonianum.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872

Background imageWorthington Collection: Airplant with lilac and mauve flowers, Tillandsia lindenii

Airplant with lilac and mauve flowers, Tillandsia lindenii.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G

Background imageWorthington Collection: Crimson gladiolus, Gladiolus jupiter

Crimson gladiolus, Gladiolus jupiter.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G

Background imageWorthington Collection: Violas and pansies: Eyebright, Canary, In Memoriam

Violas and pansies: Eyebright, Canary, In Memoriam, White Perfection, Advancer, Dicksons King.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872

Background imageWorthington Collection: Crimson hibiscus variety, Hibiscus rosa sinensis

Crimson hibiscus variety, Hibiscus rosa sinensis miniatus semi-plenus.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G

Background imageWorthington Collection: Tryons coleus, Coleus Tryoni with golden

Tryons coleus, Coleus Tryoni with golden and crimson foliage.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G

Background imageWorthington Collection: Crimson and yellow lily, Lilium washingtonianum

Crimson and yellow lily, Lilium washingtonianum.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G

Background imageWorthington Collection: Pink and purple cattleya orchid, Cattleya mendeli

Pink and purple cattleya orchid, Cattleya mendeli.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G

Background imageWorthington Collection: White azalea hybrid, Azalea Beauty of Surrey

White azalea hybrid, Azalea Beauty of Surrey.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G

Background imageWorthington Collection: Orange and crimson Gladiolus nestor

Orange and crimson Gladiolus nestor.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G

Background imageWorthington Collection: Varieties of fancy pansies: James Nelson, Lady

Varieties of fancy pansies: James Nelson, Lady Ross, John B. Downie, David Mitchell.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872

Background imageWorthington Collection: Purple masdevallia orchid, Masdevallia lindeni

Purple masdevallia orchid, Masdevallia lindeni.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G

Background imageWorthington Collection: Auricula with green, black and white rosette

Auricula with green, black and white rosette flowers, Auricula Alderman Wisbey.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G

Background imageWorthington Collection: Fragrant Trichopilia orchid with white

Fragrant Trichopilia orchid with white and yellow flowers, Trichopilia fragrans.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G

Background imageWorthington Collection: Wintersweet or Bushmans Poison, Acokanthera

Wintersweet or Bushmans Poison, Acokanthera spectabilis, Toxicophlaea spectabilis.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G

Background imageWorthington Collection: Cineraria hybrids: Purple Lady Kilmorey variety

Cineraria hybrids: Purple Lady Kilmorey variety, black and purple John Standish.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G

Background imageWorthington Collection: Single varieties of Chinese primula: Scarlet

Single varieties of Chinese primula: Scarlet, purple, white, and pink spotted varieties.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872

Background imageWorthington Collection: Amaranth or cockscomb with purple and deep

Amaranth or cockscomb with purple and deep green foliage, Celosia huttoni.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G

Background imageWorthington Collection: Dracaena elegans, tropical plant with dramatic

Dracaena elegans, tropical plant with dramatic crimson and black foliage.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G

Background imageWorthington Collection: Masdevallia ignea orchid with orange flowers

Masdevallia ignea orchid with orange flowers.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G

Background imageWorthington Collection: Azalea marvel, small-flowered semi-double variety

Azalea marvel, small-flowered semi-double variety of the Amcena type, with dusty purple flowers.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872

Background imageWorthington Collection: Mauve Purpureum, white Snowflake, and deep

Mauve Purpureum, white Snowflake, and deep bloodred Queen of Crimsons, Cyclamen persicum. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872

Background imageWorthington Collection: Aucuba luteocarpa with many pale gold berries

Aucuba luteocarpa with many pale gold berries. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G

Background imageWorthington Collection: Crimson fuchsia, Fuchsia splendens

Crimson fuchsia, Fuchsia splendens.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G

Background imageWorthington Collection: Pale orange and cream hybrid rose, Lord Eldon, Rosa

Pale orange and cream hybrid rose, Lord Eldon, Rosa.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G



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