Aldridge Collection

Old Map of the Village of Aldridge in Staffordshire1884
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Ira Aldridge as Aaron the Moor in Titus Andronicus
Ira Aldridge (1807-1867) celebrated American Shakesperean actor who found fame on the stage in Victorian England. Date: circa 1852

Ira Aldridge / Othello
IRA FREDERICK ALDRIDGE known as THE AFRICAN ROSCIUS American actor plays the part of Shakespeares Othello

White Star Line, RMS Olympic pictorial souvenir (cover)
White Star Line, RMS Olympic, pictorial souvenir (cover) with pullout centre section. Ex-personal property of Titanic First Class Steward Edward Wheelton

White Star Line - Marine Superintendent sign
White Star Line - rare oval enamel sign Marine Superintendent White Star Line'. Reputed ex-White Star Line Marine Superintendent's Office, Princes Dock, Liverpool. 9 inches

RMS Olympic - stateroom ventilation grille with frame
RMS Olympic - original Louis XIV style First Class open frame and wine ventilation grille from stateroom parlour suite C62. Provenance Henry Aldridge, Marquis of Granby dispersal sale 14-4-2000

RMS Olympic - stateroom cabin door (detail)
RMS Olympic - rare walnut satinwood 1/2 veneer two panel First Class stateroom cabin door (detail) with gilt and silver plated door furniture

RMS Olympic - stateroom cabin door
RMS Olympic - rare walnut satinwood 1/2 veneer two panel First Class stateroom cabin door with gilt and silver plated door furniture. Comprising fingerplate, door handles and grip bar stamped C86

RMS Olympic - wooden panel from stateroom cabin
RMS Olympic - original walnut satinwood 1/4 veneer panel from stateroom cabin C86. Provenance Henry Aldridge, Marquis of Granby dispersal sale 14-4-2000. 74 x 7.5 inches

RMS Titanic - second class passenger John Gill, victim
RMS Titanic - Second Class passenger John Gill (1888-1912), letter dated 22 November 1912 from the White Star Line steamship department to Mrs Sarah Gill of Clevedon, Somerset

Blake Aldridge & Tom Daley
Blake Aldridge and Tom Daley Mens Synchronised Diving Mens Synchronised Diving Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 11 August 2008 GREAT BRITAIN Date: 11 August 2008

Tom Daley, Blake Aldridge & Coach
Tom Daley, Blake Aldridge and Coach Synchronized Diving Synchronized Diving Practice Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 09 August 2008 GREAT BRITAIN Date: 09 August 2008

Tom Daley & Blake Aldridge
Tom Daley and Blake Aldridge Synchronized Diving Synchronized Diving Practice Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 09 August 2008 GREAT BRITAIN Date: 09 August 2008

Aldridge, as Zanga, in "The Revenge"(engraving)
1607099 Aldridge, as Zanga, in " The Revenge" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aldridge, as Zanga, in " The Revenge")

Ira Aldridge (1807-1867) celebrated American Shakesperean actor who found fame on the stage in Victorian England

Alexandra Hotel, Bellevue Road, Southampton, August 1914, just before the start of the First World War, with soldiers and transport outside. Date: 1914

Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, looking towards the station, with the Saracen Library and Bookshop on the left, and W H Smith and other shops on the right. Date: circa 1930s

Sketches at Aldridges Horse Repository, St Martin s-Lane (engraving)
1624456 Sketches at Aldridges Horse Repository, St Martin s-Lane (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Aldridges Horse Repository, St Martin s-Lane)

A glider takes off, which was witnessed by the Earl of Harrowby. Walsall Aerodrome, August 1935

Walsall WS9 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Walsall WS9 8

Shire Horse pulling Cartage Contractors Wagon
Rural scene, featuring a fine dray (Shire) horse pulling an old wagon of W. Aldridge & Sons, cartage contractors of Southgate, London Date: circa 1910

William Aldridge (113)
WILLIAM ALDRIDGE Wheelwright of Acton, Middlesex, who lived for 113 years : he was 112 when this portrait was made. Date: 1584 - 1698

Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes Orphanage, Druids Heat
The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes (RAOB) Orphanage at Druids, Aldridge, near Walsall, Staffordshire. The home was later taken over by Barnardos and became an Approved School. Date: circa 1907

IRA ALDRIDGE (1807-1867). American actor. Aldridge in the title role of William Shakespeares Othello. Engraving, 1858

GLC-LFB 50 foot wheeled escape ladder in use
An escape ladder remains pitched to a side balcony and down a narrow access path in the aftermath of a serious fire in a three storey terraced house

IRA ALDRIDGE (1807-1867). American actor. Aldridge in the title role of William Shakespeares Othello. Wood engraving, English, 1858

The tractor is driving cotton workers off the land. Mississippi Delta, Aldridge Plantation. Date 1937 June

William Aldridge
WILLIAM ALDRIDGE Nonconformist churchman Date: 1737 - 1797

IRA ALDRIDGE (1807-1867). American actor. Photograph, n. d
IRA ALDRIDGE (1807-1867). American actor. Photograph, n.d

Ira Aldridge as Zanga, in The Revenge
The great American actor Ira Aldridge, in the role of Zanga, appearing in The Revenge, by Edward Young at the Surrey Theatre, London. In this climactic scene, Zanga tramples on the body of Don Alonso

Ira Aldridge / Aaron
IRA FREDERICK ALDRIDGE known as THE AFRICAN ROSCIUS American actor playing the part of Aaron in Shakespeares Titus Andronicus

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Discover the rich history and captivating tales of Aldridge, a charming village in Staffordshire. Take a step back in time with an old map from 1884, revealing the village's layout and landmarks that have stood the test of time. Delve into the world of theater as you learn about Ira Aldridge, renowned for his powerful performances as Aaron the Moor in Titus Andronicus and Othello. Immerse yourself in luxury aboard the RMS Olympic, marveling at its stateroom ventilation grilles and elegant wooden paneling from cabin doors. Uncover tragic stories like that of John Gill, a second-class passenger on RMS Titanic who met an untimely fate. Explore memorabilia from White Star Line, including their pictorial souvenirs showcasing these magnificent ships. As you admire Marine Superintendent signs and intricate details such as cabin door handles, imagine yourself transported to an era defined by opulence and grandeur. Aldridge is not just a name; it represents a tapestry woven with historical significance and unforgettable narratives.