Bourchier Collection

Lady Willoughby de Broke in a nurses uniform
Tatler front cover, caption reads Warwick Hospital is the scene of Lady Willoughby de Brokes nursing activities. She is President of the Warwickshire War Supply Services

A suffragette in Holloway Prison
A nervous looking and well-dressed suffragette sits on a stool at Holloway Prison after being arrested during a demonstration

Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, Viscount Hereford, Lord Ferrers, Lord Bourchier, 1567 to 1601
2915267 Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, Viscount Hereford, Lord Ferrers, Lord Bourchier, 1567 to 1601. English soldier, courtier and royal favourite of Elizabeth I

The Walls of Jericho, Garrick Theatre, London
The Walls of Jericho, a satirical comedy by Alfred Sutro, at the Garrick Theatre, London, starring Arthur Bourchier as Samson. 1904

The Punshon Memorial Church Choir Charabanc ride
A fine Charabanc tour party (the Punshon Memorial Church Choir en route to Stourton) about to depart from Bournemouth. The Red Heads revue by William Le Baron at the Hippodrome, Boscombe, July 1914

Actors and Actresses
Edwardian actors and actresses. Mr. Bernard Shaw and Miss Lillah McCarthy. Mr. Fred Terry's Daughter. Mr. Arthur Bourchier. Miss Iris Hoey. Miss Ellen Terry. Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree

Sir Henry Bourchier, lord Bourchier, count of Eu and earl of Essex, 1452-1483 (chromolitho)
2811899 Sir Henry Bourchier, lord Bourchier, count of Eu and earl of Essex, 1452-1483 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Bourchier)

Sir Lewis Robessart, lord Bourchier, 1421-1431 (chromolitho)
2811867 Sir Lewis Robessart, lord Bourchier, 1421-1431 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Lewis Robessart, lord Bourchier, 1421-1431)

Sir Hugh Stafford, lord Bourchier, 1418 or 19-1420 (chromolitho)
2811865 Sir Hugh Stafford, lord Bourchier, 1418 or 19-1420 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Hugh Stafford, lord Bourchier, 1418 or 19-1420)

Tawstock Court in Devon, with a view of Barnstable in the distance, c. 1740
GG72207 Tawstock Court in Devon, with a view of Barnstable in the distance, c.1740 by English School, (18th century); 100x130 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir Hugh Stafford, lord Bourchier, 1418 or 19-1420 (chromolitho)
2811864 Sir Hugh Stafford, lord Bourchier, 1418 or 19-1420 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Hugh Stafford, lord Bourchier, 1418 or 19-1420)

Sir John Bourchier, lord Bourchier, 1392-1400 (chromolitho)
2811852 Sir John Bourchier, lord Bourchier, 1392-1400 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Bourchier, lord Bourchier, 1392-1400)

Elizabeth Cromwell, 1598-1665, wife of Oliver Cromwell
6040098 Elizabeth Cromwell, 1598-1665, wife of Oliver Cromwell. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth Cromwell, 1598-1665, wife of Oliver Cromwell)

ARTHUR BOURCHIER / MACDUFF
ARTHUR BOURCHIER English actor in the role of Macduff in Macbeth Date: 1911

ARTHUR BOURCHIER English actor Date: 1863 - 1927

Rifle Drill, c1900, (1910). Rifle drill on board the training ship Exmouth. The Exmouth was Captained by W. S. Bourchier. From The Strand Magazine. [George Newnes Ltd. London, 1910]

Captain Bourchier, his Daughter, and Grand-Daughter, c1900, (1910)
WS Bourchier, his Daughter, and Grand-Daughter, c1900, (1910). The Captain of the training ship Exmouth with his Daughter, and Grand-Daughter. From The Strand Magazine. [George Newnes Ltd

Plate LXI - Sir Henry Bourchier, Lord Bourchier, Count of EU, and Earl of Essex, KG, 1872
Plate LXI - Sir Henry Bourchier, Lord Bourchier, Count of EU, and Earl of Essex, KG 1452-1483, 1872. Garter stall plate in St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle

Arthur Bourchier (1863-1927), English actor, 1906. Artist: Ellis & Walery
Arthur Bourchier (1863-1927), English actor, 1906. Bourchier is seen here dressed as Shylock from Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice

Elizabeth, wife of Oliver Cromwell, (1820). Artist: W Bond
Elizabeth, wife of Oliver Cromwell, (1820). Portrait of the wife of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), English military leader and politician, and mother of his successor as Lord Protector, Richard Cromwell

Oliver, Richard and Elizabeth Cromwell. Artist: R Hancock
Oliver, Richard and Elizabeth Cromwell. Portrait of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), English military leader and politician, with his wife and son

Arthur Bourchier, English actor, 1901. Artist: Window & Grove
Arthur Bourchier, English actor, 1901

Arthur Bourchier in The Bishops Move, c1902. Artist: Ellis & Walery
Arthur Bourchier in The Bishops Move, c1902. Actor, manager and dramatist Arthur Bourchier (1868-1927) in the title role

Elizabeth Cromwell, wife of Oliver Cromwell, 1899
Elizabeth Cromwell, wife of Oliver Cromwell, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of the wife of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), English military leader and politician

Sphere front cover - Treasure Island at the Strand Theatre
Front cover of The Sphere featuring illustration by Fortunino Matania of a scene from the play, Treasure Island, performed at the Strand Theatre in 1922 with Arthur Bourchier in the role of Long John

Robert Devereux 3Rd Earl Of Essex Viscount Hereford Lord Bourchier 1591 1646 English Nobleman From Memoirs Of Eminent Etonians By Sir Edward Creasy Published London 1876

Wardress and suffragette inmate, Holloway Prison
A suffragette in Holloway Prison, dressed in prison uniform is given her orders by a stern looking wardress to take a bucket of dirty water to clean her cell

The Fairys Dilemma by W. S. Gilbert. First produced at the Garrick Theatre, on 3rd May 1904. The main characters are shown as themselves

Macbeth by William Shakespeare
Promotional flyer for a film of Macbeth by William Shakespeare starring Arthur Bourchier and Violet Vanbrugh. Artist: Charles A. Buchel. Plays about One Hour. Date: circa 1912

The Morals of Marcus by William J Locke
Promotional postcard for The Morals of Marcus dramatised from his own novel The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne (1903) by William J. Locke. First produced at the Garrick Theatre, 30th August 1906

Arthur Bourchier as Old Bill, Bruce Bairnsfather, WW1
Arthur Bourchier in the role of Old Bill, the popular character created by Bruce Bairnsfather. Bourchier played the part in the original production of The Better Ole

Arthur Bourchier (1863 1927), English actor and theatre manager. Appearing as Long John Silver in the stage version of Stevensons Treasure Island, at the Strand Theatre, London. 1922

The Better Ole
A scene from the play The Better Ole, co-written by Bruce Bairnsfather and featuring his popular character, Old Bill, which opened at the Oxford Music Hall on 4 August 1917

The Cast of the Better Ole - Bruce Bairnsfather play, WW1
Arthur Bourchier (centre) and cast pose in costume at the time they were playing in The Better Ole at the Oxford Theatre, London which was based on the cartoons of Bruce Bairnsfather published in The

Kensitas cigarettes advert featuring Old Bill
World War One advertisement for Kensitas cigarettes featuring the character Old Bill, from the Bystander cartoons by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather

The Better Ole at the Oxford Theatre Arthur Bourchier
Arthur Bourchier (1863-1927), English actor, pictured in the role of Old Bill in The Better Ole, at the Oxford Theatre London in 1917

Merchant of V - Shylock
Arthur Bourchier as Shylock. Date: 11 October 1905

TS Exmouth - Captain W. S. Bourchier and family
The Training Ship Exmouth - Captain W.S. Bourchier seated on a chaise longue with his family. The Exmouth, moored of Grays in Essex

Suffragette inmates, Holloway Prison
A group of suffragettes, wearing prison uniform of quaint Dutch style caps and aprons at Holloway Prison, sort through a basket of old shoes, trying to find a pair to fit

Scene from Shakespeares Henry VIII
A scene from Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, in a production by Herbert Beerbohm Tree at His Majestys Theatre, London. The production opened in 1910

Tom Titt / Arthur Bourchier
Arthur Bourchier, English actor and theatre manager

Arthur Bourchier / Silver
ARTHUR BOURCHIER English actor in the role of Long John Silver

Arthur Bourchier / Bishop
ARTHUR BOURCHIER English actor in The Bishops Move

Actor in Role of Macduff
ARTHUR BOURCHIER English actor in the role of Macduff in Macbeth

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"Bourchier: A Tapestry of History and Diversity" Step into the world of Bourchier, where history intertwines with vibrant characters and captivating stories. From Lady Willoughby de Broke donning a nurse's uniform to suffragettes fighting for their rights in Holloway Prison, this is a tale that spans generations. Join the Punshon Memorial Church Choir on their exhilarating charabanc ride, as they harmonize their way through picturesque landscapes. Meanwhile, actors and actresses take center stage, bringing to life tales like Treasure Island at the Strand Theatre - an enchanting spectacle that graced Sphere's front cover. The Walls of Jericho stand tall at London's Garrick Theatre, showcasing the grandeur of theatrical performances. But beyond the limelight lies a lineage steeped in nobility; Sir Henry Bourchier, Lord Bourchier, Count of Eu and Earl of Essex - his portrait captured beautifully in chromolitho form. Delve further into history with Sir Lewis Robessart, Lord Bourchier - another striking chromolitho piece depicting a man whose legacy echoes through time. And let us not forget Sir Hugh Stafford, Lord Bourchier - his image immortalized alongside Tawstock Court in Devon with Barnstable visible in the distance. Lastly, we pay homage to Sir John Bourchier, Lord Bourchier - an influential figure from 1392-1400 whose presence resonates even today through stunning chromolitho artistry. Bourchier is more than just a name; it represents a rich tapestry woven by individuals who have left indelible marks on history. Their stories are waiting to be discovered within these pages – tales that will transport you back in time while celebrating diversity and resilience.