Babington Collection

Mary Qoss Messenger
A pigeon carries messages for Mary Queen of Scots, imprisoned at Tutbury, to Babington who is plotting to rescue her and set her back on the throne again

Preliminary layout and development plan of the Manor Estate Housing Scheme, 1924
Sheffield City Council, Estates Committee.Original dimensions: 93 x 79 cm.Sheffield Local Studies Library:s (13) 4 L

Lord Pentland marriage
Lord Pentland (Henry John Sinclair) (1925-1984), the second and last Baron Pentland, marries Miss Lucy Babington Smith, niece of the Earl of Elgin, at Eton College Chapel

Letter from William Cecil to Sir Christopher Hatton, 12th September 1586. Artist: Sir William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley
Letter from William Cecil to Sir Christopher Hatton, Vice Chamberlain, 12th September 1586. Letter from Sir William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley

Bust of Mr. MacAulay, by Park, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Bust of Mr. MacAulay, by Park, 1850. Portrait bust of British historian and Whig politician Thomas Babington Macaulay by Patin Park

General Babington, 1902. Creator: Charles Knight
General Babington, 1902. Sir James Melville Babington (1854-1936) British Army officer and cavalry leader who took part in the Battle of Magersfontein on 10-11 December 1899

William Babington Maxwell (1866-1938) novelist and playwright, studio portrait in pinstripe jacket and tie. Captioned, The Author of "The Rest Cure": Mr W B Maxwell (Son of Miss Braddon)

Mr. E. Babington
Mr. E.Babington Jockey 29 October 1998 Date: 29 October 1998

Queen Elizabeth I detecting the Babington conspiracy, with her Secretary, Sir Francis Walsingham, standing at her side. Date: 1586

Charge of the Bushmen and New Zealanders on Boer Guns near Klerksdorp, March 24, 1901
Charge of the Bushmen and New Zealanders on the Boer Guns During the Attack on Babingtons Convoy near Klerksdorp, March 24, 1901, 1902

Lord Macaulay, c1850, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Lord Macaulay, c1850, (c1884). Thomas Babington Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay, (1800-1859) British historian and Whig politician, educated at Trinity College, Cambridge

Lord Macaulay, famous historian & essayist, 1923. Artist: Rischgitz Collection
Lord Macaulay, famous historian & essayist, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Major-General JM Babington, commanding 1st Cavalry Brigade in South Africa, 1902. Artist: C Knight
Major-General JM Babington, commanding 1st Cavalry Brigade in South Africa, 1902. Portrait of Babington (1854-1936) from Celebrities of the Army, published by George Newnes, (London, 1902)

Thomas Babington, British poet, historian and Whig politician, 19th century. Portrait of Thomas Babington Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay (1800-1859)

Thomas Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay, British poet, historian and politician, 19th century. Artist: C Cook
Thomas Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay, British poet, historian and politician, 19th century. Portrait of Thomas Babington Macaulay (1800-1859), Whig politician

Thomas Babington Macaulay, British poet, historian and Whig politician, c1880. Artist: DJ Pound
Thomas Babington (or Thomas Babington Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay) Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay, British poet, historian and Whig politician, c1880

Article on The State in its Relations with the Church, 1839. Artist: Thomas Babington Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay
Article on The State in its Relations with the Church, 1839. Thomas Babington Macaulay, Lord Macaulays original MS, as sent to the press

William Babington Maxwell, 1866-1938. British Novelist. From The Book The Masterpiece Library Of Short Stories, The War

16th century codes - the Babington cipher
The forged postscript to the letter of Mary Queen of Scots to Anthony Babington. Thomas Phelippes added the postscript, which was to incriminate Mary Queen of Scots

From left: Philip Wills, Constance Babington-Smith and P?
From left: Philip Wills, Constance Babington-Smith and Philip Lucas, at the 94th Anniversary Luncheon at the Dorchester Hotel, London, on 12 January 1960

William Babington
WILLIAM BABINGTON Medical and mineralogist Date: 1756 - 1833

Gervase Babington (Bry)
GERVASE BABINGTON bishop, writer Date: 1550 - 1610

Gervase Babington
GERVASE BABINGTON Bishop of Worcester &c Date: 1550 - 1610

A page from The Illustrated London News, 7th January 1860
A page from The Illustrated London News, dated 7th January 1860. Historian and critic Lord Thomas Babington Macaulay(1800 - 1859) is depicted, as well as Paris fashions for women in 1860. Date: 1860

Major General Sir J M Babington KCB. GOC 23rd Division
Major-General Sir James Melville Babington (Babbington) (1854 -1936) in command of the 23rd Infantry Division in 1915. Silhouette by Captain H. L

Macaulay, Young
THOMAS BABINGTON MACAULAY Historian and essayist Date: 1800 - 1859

Macaulay (Richmond)
THOMAS BABINGTON MACAULAY Historian and essayist Date: 1800 - 1859

Macaulay (Iln)
THOMAS BABINGTON MACAULAY Historian and essayist Date: 1800 - 1859

THOMAS BABINGTON MACAULAY (1800-1859). 1st Baron Macaulay. English writer and politician: mezzotint after a painting by E.U. Eddis

Miss Constance Babington Smith (1912-2000) at the 1938 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party held at Faireys Great West Aerodrome, Hayes, Middlesex. Date: 1938

Gervase Babington (1550ja-1610) English churchman: Bishop of Llandaff 1591, Exeter 1595, Worcester 1597: Queens counsel for Welsh Marches. Three-quarter length portrait holding book

Thomas Babington Macaulay, lst Baron Macaulay (1800-1859) English historian, poet and Whig politician, born at Leicester. Author of History of England from the accession of James II (1848)

THOMAS BABINGTON MACAULAY (1800-1859). 1st Baron Macaulay. English writer and statesman. Mezzotint engraving, 1852, by John Sartain after E.U. Eddis

THOMAS BABINGTON MACAULAY (1800-1859). 1st Baron Macaulay. English writer and statesman. Steel engraving, 19th century

16th century codes
Anthony Babingtons acknowledgement of ciphers used with Mary Queen of Scots, September 1586 Date: 1586

View of Babington Lane, Derby, with tramlines visible in the road surface. Date: circa 1910

Babington House Hospital, Belper, Derbyshire
Aerial view of Babington House Hospital, Belper, Derbyshire. The building, designed as a workhouse by George Gilbert Scott and William Bonython Moffatt, was erected in 1839-40

Macaulay in his Library
Thomas Babington Macaulay historian, depicted in his library, looking up from the Times to receive a book proffered by his manservant

Macaulay (Eddis)
Thomas Babington, Lord Macaulay historian and critic

Macaulay (Cook)
Thomas Babington, Lord Macaulay historian and critic

Macaulay / Maull Cdv
THOMAS BABINGTON LORD MACAULAY Historian and critic

Macaulay / After Grant
THOMAS BABINGTON MACAULAY 1st Baron Macaulay English writer and politician

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"Babington: A Tapestry of History, Literature, and Intrigue" Step into the world of Babington, a name that resonates with tales from different eras. From the gripping story of Mary Queen of Scots to the captivating novels by William Babington Maxwell, this name weaves together a rich tapestry of history. In 1586, a letter penned by Sir William Cecil reveals secrets hidden within the intricate Babington cipher. This code played a crucial role in Queen Elizabeth I's detection of the infamous Babington conspiracy. The echoes of this plot still reverberate through time. Fast forward to 1924 when preliminary plans for Manor Estate Housing Scheme were laid out. Lord Pentland's marriage added another layer to the evolving landscape surrounding Babington. It was an era marked by change and progress. Meanwhile, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron Macaulay immortalized his name as both historian and politician in the 19th century. His portrait captures his intellectual prowess and influence on society during that time. The legacy continues with William Babington Maxwell (1866-1938), known for his novel "The Rest Cure. " Dressed in a pinstripe jacket and tie, he exudes an air of sophistication befitting an author whose words captivated readers across generations. General Babington takes us back to 1902 when Charles Knight captured him in all his military glory. Charge of the Bushmen and New Zealanders on Boer Guns near Klerksdorp showcases bravery amidst conflict—a testament to courage under fire. Lastly, Mr. E. Babington remains somewhat enigmatic—his identity shrouded in mystery—but undoubtedly leaving behind traces yet to be discovered. Babington is more than just a name; it represents layers upon layers waiting to be unraveled—an invitation into worlds filled with intrigue, passion, and historical significance. Step closer; immerse yourself in the captivating stories that lie within.