Annuals Collection

Annual and Biannual flowers
A wonderful array of garden flowers in bloom including chrysanthemums, foxgloves (digitalis), hollyhocks, pansies, sweet peas, gladioli, iris, petunias and nasturtiums. Date: 1930

The Magnet 1930s UK Billy Bunter out of reach Frank Richardson childrens Annuals
The Magnet 1930s UK Billy Bunter out of reach Frank Richardson childrenÕs Annuals childrens annual

Bonzos Latest: This Weeks Studdy
Famous dog, just after he had finally been christened with the name Bonzo. He appears with a swollen eye after fighting with a wasp

Girls own Annual
Cover of the Girls Own Annual for 1930, showing two teenage girls in a punt

Pears 1905 1900s UK cc magazines ships nautical pears battles ships boats

Illustration, Borago officinalis, Borage, blue star-like flowers with large elongaged leaves

Five annuals including golden bartonia, Chinese carnation, and Chinese indigo plant
5855524 Five annuals including golden bartonia, Chinese carnation, and Chinese indigo plant.; (add.info.: Five annuals: golden bartonia (Bartonia aurea), Chinese carnation (Dianthus sinensis)

Five annuals: white petunia, wallflower, clarkie, purple mallow and malope
5855527 Five annuals: white petunia, wallflower, clarkie, purple mallow and malope.; (add.info.: Five annuals: white petunia (Petunia), wallflower (Cheiranthus cheiri), clarkia (Clarkia elegans)

Five annuals: xeranthemum, large purple poppy, purple ragwort, French marigold and pansy
5855528 Five annuals: xeranthemum, large purple poppy, purple ragwort, French marigold and pansy.; (add.info.: Five annuals: xeranthemum, large purple poppy (Papaver)

Five annuals: pink thlaspi, calandrina, silene coeli-rosa, everlasting, and love in a mist
5855526 Five annuals: pink thlaspi, calandrina, silene coeli-rosa, everlasting, and love in a mist.; (add.info.: Five annuals: pink thlaspi (Thlaspi), calandrina (Calandrina), silene coeli-rosa

Five annuals: scarlet arnoglossum, teasel, pot marigold, painted tongue and rhodanthe
5855525 Five annuals: scarlet arnoglossum, teasel, pot marigold, painted tongue and rhodanthe.; (add.info.: Five annuals: scarlet arnoglossum (Cacalia hastata), teasel (Scabiosa)

London, Botanical Gardens, Regents Park (colour photo)
3093102 London, Botanical Gardens, Regents Park (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London, Botanical Gardens, Regents Park)

Annuals (engraving)
1587218 Annuals (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Annuals. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 December 1842)

Christmas Gifts Feature, 8th December 1971. Gift Ideas. All Stars Football Book 1972. Old Spice Aftershave. Uni Draw Girl and Pony

Flowers / Larousse 1913
Annuals & Biannuals: hyacinths, tulips, foxgloves; nasturtiums, chrsyanthemums, lily, sweet peas, pansies, marigold, crocus, eschscholzia, begonia. 1913

Ocimum basilicum, Sweet Basil plant growing in soil

Pears Annual 1914 1910s UK cc winter snow carols music bands

Pears Annual 1909 1900s UK cc turkeys holly winter snow fathers sons

Pears Annual 1899 1890s UK cc Christmas cards

The Water-wave! by G. E. Studdy
Illustration by G. E. Studdy showing a small dog being forced to have a bath, watched smugly by Ooloo the cat. Ooloo later gets a shock when the bath water spills all over him

This Weeks Studdy - As Master Sees Me! by G. E. Studdy
Studdy dog shortly after his complete evolution into Bonzo. The dog is turning away in disgust from his owners portrait of him, painted in the style of Picasso

Common poppy blossom, Papaver rhoeas
Common poppy or corn rose (Papaver rhoeas) blossom; Bavaria, Germany

Cynara scolymus, Globe Artichoke plant

Iresine herbstii, Beefsteak Plant or Bloodleaf, front view

Illustration of windowbox containing Limnanthes douglasii (Poached egg plant), Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold), Tropaeolum nanum Tom Thumb (Nasturtium)

Pears Annual 1913 1910s UK cc villages winter snow churches eve

John Bull 1948 1940s UK homework latin comics reading

The Schoolgirls Own 1935 1930s UK mcitnt schools girl

Pears Annual 1910s UK cc villages winter snow dogs horses stage coaches

Pears Annual 1915 1910s UK cc carols mothers daughters holly chant flowers
Pears Annual 1915 1910Õs UK cc carols mothers daughters holly chant flowers

Pears Annual 1915 1910s UK cc carols lanterns lights singers singing

Pears Annual 1911 1910s UK cc kings queens

The Schoolgirls Own 1932 1930s UK mcitnt boarding schools girl

John Bull 1950s UK reading comics newspaper boy

The Boys Book Of Heroes 1940s UK childrens books the empire
The Boys Book Of Heroes 1940s UK childrenÕs books the empire

Pears Annual 1915 1910s UK cc winter snow

This Weeks Studdy - (Pillow)
Bandaged paw looking pleased with himself following the destruction of an eiderdown pillow.George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of Bonzo

Annual / Our Darlings
Cover of Our Darlings for 1916, showing two young girls and their dog being pelted with snowballs by a boy

Parts of a split open honesty fruit

Zinnia
Decorative flower study by Jeannie Foord, of a Zinnia, an annual flower. 1899

Picture No. 11807176
Ladybird poppy flowers and sun flare, Norfolk UK Date:

Picture No. 11807169
Cosmos Date:

Picture No. 11807110
Long-eared Owl-flying, Gemany Date:

Picture No. 11807106
Ladybird poppy flowers and Nepeta, Norfolk UK Date:

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Ladybird poppy flowers, Norfolk UK Date:

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Ladybird poppy flowers and sun flare, Norfolk UK Date:

Carlina acaulis, Stemless Carline Thistle

Centaurea cyanus, Cornflower

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Annuals are a beloved tradition in the UK, dating back to the 1930s when The Magnet and Billy Bunter were out of reach for young readers. Frank Richardson's children's Annuals provided hours of entertainment with stories like Bonzo's Latest: This Week's Studdy. Meanwhile, the Girls Own Annual catered to young girls' interests. But annuals aren't just limited to literature; they also refer to flowers that bloom once a year. These vibrant beauties bring color and life to gardens, such as Borago officinalis, commonly known as Borage. Its blue star-like flowers and elongated leaves create an enchanting sight. In Pears magazines from the early 1900s, nautical themes took center stage with illustrations featuring ships, battleships, and boats. One can almost feel the sea breeze while flipping through those pages. The London Botanical Gardens in Regents Park showcase an array of annual plants captured in a stunning color photograph, and is here where nature enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of these fleeting blooms. Speaking of engravings, one cannot forget about Zinnias - delicate flowers depicted intricately through this art form. Their vibrant colors make them popular choices for gardeners looking to add a splash of joy to their landscapes. Moving forward in time brings us closer to Christmas Gifts Features from December 1971. Amongst gift ideas was the All Stars Football Book for 1972 – surely a treat for football fans during that festive season. Lastly, we have Ocimum basilicum or Sweet Basil plant growing gracefully in soil – an aromatic herb used widely in culinary delights around the world. Whether it be relishing childhood memories with classic annual publications or marveling at nature's ephemeral wonders through botanical gardens and flower engravings - there is something truly special about annuals that captivates our hearts throughout different realms of life.