Barnaby Collection

Fashionable 1950S Hat
A woman wears a felt hat which has a felt ribbon tied around it. The model features a beauty spot on her cheek. Date: 1950s

Life of Charles Dickens - Newgate Prison Barnaby Rudge. Part of Box 330 Charles Dickens (Life and Works) slide no. 3 Date: circa 1890s

Barnaby Rudge, theatre production based on the Dickens novel

Miss Haredale. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Barnaby Rudge, from The Testimonial Edition
1000800 Miss Haredale. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Barnaby Rudge, from The Testimonial Edition, published 1910. by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection

Illustration for Charles Dickens novel Barnaby Rudge, 1910 (engraving)
1000799 Illustration for Charles Dickens novel Barnaby Rudge, 1910 (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dolly Varden)

Barnaby Rudge and his raven, illustration from Barnaby Rudge by Charles Dickens, 1841 (litho)
876273 Barnaby Rudge and his raven, illustration from Barnaby Rudge by Charles Dickens, 1841 (litho) by Doyle, John (H.B.) (1797-1868) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barnaby Rudge)

Barnaby Rudge, illustration for Barnaby Rudge by Charles Dickens (colour litho)
876275 Barnaby Rudge, illustration for Barnaby Rudge by Charles Dickens (colour litho) by Sibson, Thomas (1817-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barnaby Rudge)

For Faith and Freedom, by Walter Besant (engraving)
1595897 For Faith and Freedom, by Walter Besant (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: For Faith and Freedom, by Walter Besant)

Barnaby Rudge and Grip. Artist: Nellie Joshua. Date: circa 1907

Gabriel Varden, Barnaby Rudge
Charles Dickens Characters by Frank Reynolds for Buchanans Whisky - Gabriel Varden, Barnaby Rudge. 1912

Dolly Varden, Barnaby Rudge
Charles Dickens Characters by Frank Reynolds for Buchanans Whisky - Dolly Varden, Barnaby Rudge. 1912

Dickens scrap - Gabriel Varden and Sim Tappertit
Charles Dickens scrap - Gabriel Varden and Sim Tappertit in the novel Barnaby Rudge, Chapter 4. 19th century

Sir Charles Warren, Chief Commissioner of Metropolitan Police, trying Bloodhounds in Hyde Park (engraving)
1595735 Sir Charles Warren, Chief Commissioner of Metropolitan Police, trying Bloodhounds in Hyde Park (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Charles Warren)

Charles Dickenss Barnaby Rudge
3772532 Charles Dickenss Barnaby Rudge by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); (add.info.: Charles Dickenss Barnaby Rudge : portrait of Joe Willett saying good bye to Dolly Varden)

Joe Willet. Illustration By Harry Furniss For The Charles Dickens Novel Barnaby Rudge, From The Testimonial Edition, Published 1910

After The Raid On The Maypole Bar. "john Willet, Left Alone In His Dismantled Bar
After The Raid On The Maypole Bar. " john Willet, Left Alone In His Dismantled Bar, Continued To Sit Staring About Him; Awake As To His Eyes, Certainly

Miss Haredale. Illustration By Harry Furniss For The Charles Dickens Novel Barnaby Rudge, From The Testimonial Edition, Published 1910

Dolly Varden. Illustration By Harry Furniss For The Charles Dickens Novel Barnaby Rudge, From The Testimonial Edition, Published 1910

Barnaby Finds Edward. "The Figure Of A Man Extended In An Apparently Lifeless State Upon The Pathway
Barnaby Finds Edward. " The Figure Of A Man Extended In An Apparently Lifeless State Upon The Pathway, And Hovering Round Him Another Person With A Torch In His Hand

Barnaby Rudge. Illustration By Harry Furniss For The Charles Dickens Novel Barnaby Rudge, From The Testimonial Edition, Published 1910

Hugh And Barnaby. Frontispiece By Max Cowper From The Book Barnaby Rudge, A Tale Of The Riots Of Eighty By Charles Dickens

TV detectives
Columbo (Peter Falk), Tom Barnaby (John Nettles), Frost (David Jason), Jessica Fletcher (Angela Lansbury), Miss Marple (Joan Hickson), Inspector Wexford (George Baker), Poirot (David Suchet)

1960S TYPIST
A typist (or perhaps the secretary or the Receptionist) at Barnabys Picture Library types out a letter on Company letterheaded paper. Date: 1960s

Dolly Varden, character in Barnaby Rudge
Dolly Varden, a character in Barnaby Rudge, a novel by Charles Dickens. 1883

Little girl and her German Shepherd dog standing in front of a house. Date: circa 1920s

Barnabys Library
The Georgian shop at 19 Rathbone Street (off Oxford Street), London, which housed Barnabys Picture Library (established 1931) from 1969 until it closed in 2001. Date: 1969 - 2001

Barnabys Shelves
Shelves of box files, arranged in subject order at Barnabys Picture Library. Date: 1980s

Barnabys Box Files
An employee of Barnabys Picture Library shows a visitor his way around the collection. The prints are kept in boxes on shelves, which you can see here. Date: 1960s

Cover design, Master Humphreys Clock, a weekly periodical edited and written by Charles Dickens, published from 4 April 1840 to 4 December 1841

Little boy and his dog on a sandy beach. Date: circa 1920s

Three boys and a dog on wasteland
Three boys and a dog on an area of wasteland. The boys are sitting round an improvised campfire set up on a piece of corrugated iron at the foot of a tree

Two boys and a shaggy dog on a garden path. Date: circa 1920s

A smiling schoolboy and his terrier dog (sitting up on a wall) pose for their photo in the sunshine, with a thatched cottage in the background. Date: circa 1920s

A smiling schoolboy and his two dogs pose for their photo in the sunshine. Date: circa 1920s

A smiling boy and his bull terrier dog pose for their photo. Date: circa 1920s

A smiling boy and his terrier dog pose for their photo. Date: circa 1920s

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"Barnaby: A Timeless Tale of Fashion, Mystery, and Loyalty" Step back in time to the fashionable 1950s, where a hat becomes more than just an accessory - it becomes a symbol of style. Just like Barnaby Rudge, the protagonist in Charles Dickens' novel set against the backdrop of Newgate Prison. This captivating tale was even brought to life on stage as a thrilling theatre production. But our Barnaby isn't limited to literature and theater alone; he transcends eras. In the swinging 1960s, he takes on a new role as a typist amidst the bustling world of secretaries and office intrigue. Picture him diligently typing away while wearing his fashionable hat with pride. Yet Barnaby's story extends beyond mere fashion or occupation. Imagine a heartwarming scene: a little girl playing joyfully with her loyal German Shepherd dog by her side - their bond unbreakable, much like that between Barnaby and his raven companion from Dickens' novel. It also finds himself entangled in mysteries alongside TV detectives who rely on his wit and resourcefulness to crack cases wide open. With each episode comes another adventure for this enigmatic character. Illustrations throughout history have captured Barnaby's essence beautifully – whether it be Miss Haredale portrayed by Harry Furniss or scenes from Walter Besant's "For Faith and Freedom. " These images bring forth emotions that only great literature can evoke. So let us remember Barnaby not merely as characters from novels or illustrations but rather as symbols of resilience, loyalty, and timeless charm. Whether donning fashionable hats or embarking on daring escapades with ravens at their side, these various incarnations continue to captivate hearts across generations – forever etched into our collective imagination.