Hesketh Collection

The Post Office and Library, Greendale Road, Port Sunlight. Date: circa 1910

England / Meadfoot / Torquay
A fine view of Meadfoot, a wooded bay, with the lovely Hesketh Crescent (1848), which incorporates the Osborne Hotel, at Torquay, Devonshire

William H Lever
WILLIAM HESKETH LEVER 1ST VISCOUNT LEVER-HULME English soap manufacturer; built (1888-89) model industrial village of Port Sunlight

Lord Leverhulme
WILLIAM HESKETH LEVER, baron LEVERHULME Popular Irish Influential industrialist

Floral Clock, Hesketh Park, Southport, Lancashire - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Stansfield Rock Garden, Hesketh Park, Southport, Lancashire - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Carpet bedding, Hesketh Park, Southport, Lancashire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Rose Garden, Hesketh Park, Southport, Lancashire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Advertisement Illustration
An advertisement illustration showing two women wearing waterproof clothing, with eyes fixed on the foreground dial, clearly in turbulent conditions. Date: circa 1939

Map of the County Borough of Southport, Lancashire, England. Date: 1927

English cricketers in the West Indies
Lord Brackleys team of English cricketers in the West Indies. Date: 1905

William Hesketh Lever, founder of Lever Brothers, Port Sunlight (now part of Unilever). late 19th century

James Hunt, (British racing driver) poses for camera before he tests his Hesketh car at Silverstone race track. England, Picture taken 18th April 1974

Michelle Duff (Hesketh) 1982 TT Classic Parade Lap
The only Hesketh lap? Canadian Michelle Duff (Hesketh) 1982 TT Classic Parade Lap

Suffragette Arson Rivington Pike. The ruins of the bungalow built by William Hesketh Lever, the industrialist and soap magnate, at Rivington Pike, near Bolton

A Glowing Tent On A Beach Overlooks Green Aurora Borealis Reflected In The Tranquil Ocean Water, Hesketh Island; Homer, Alaska, United States Of America

A Campfire Built On A Beach At Dusk Next To A Glowing Tent And Headlamp Light Trails, Tranquil Ocean Water Reflecting The Warm Light, Hesketh Island; Homer, Alaska, United States Of America

A Campfire Built On A Beach At Dusk Next To A Glowing Tent, Tranquil Ocean Water Reflecting The Warm Light, Hesketh Island; Homer, Alaska, United States Of America

Detail View Of Sea Stars And Anemones In A Tidal Pool, Hesketh Island, Homer, Southcentral Alaska, USA

William Hesketh Lever, Lord Leverhulme
William Hesketh Lever (1851-1925), later Lord Leverhulme, soap manufacturer and philanthropist. Founder of Port Sunlight, the model community built on the Wirral to accommodate his employees

Don Q by Hesketh Prichard (17 November 1876 14 June 1922). First produced at the Palace Theatre in Ramsgate on 14th March 1921 and then at the Apollo Theatre on 24th March 1921

Hesketh Park - Flower Gardens, Southport, Lancashire
Hesketh Park - Flower Gardens, Southport, near Preston, Lancashire, England. Date: 1910s

Flower Gardens, Hesketh Park, Southport, Lancashire, England. Date: 1919

Hesketh Avenue, Bispham, Lancashire
Hesketh Avenue, Bispham, Blackpool, near Cleveleys, Lancashire, England. Date: 1910s

Hesketh Park, Dartford, Kent, England. Showing the lake & grounds Date: 1910s

Royal visit to Port Sunlight, April 1914
Double page spread from the Illustrated London News covering the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Port Sunlight, the famous model village

Yacht Lancashire Witch
The steam yacht, Lancashire Witch. Built in 1878 for Sir Thomas Hesketh, it was later owned by the explorer Frank Linsly James, who was killed by a wounded elephant in West Africa in April 1890

CM14 2713 Rick Carlino, Hesketh Cosworth 308C, Jordan Grogor, Hesketh Cosworth 308B
Rick Carlino, Hesketh Cosworth 308C, Jordan Grogor, Hesketh Cosworth 308B, James Hunt, James Hunt, Hesketh, Goodwood Festival of Speed, June 2016

Rufford Old Hall, Lancashire
A dog chases a swan and a gaggle of ducks across the lawns of Rufford Old Hall, near Ormskirk, Lancashire, the seat of Thomas Henry Hesketh Esq - today a National Trust property. Date: 1845

The Lever Memorial, outside the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight, Merseyside, England, in memory of William Hesketh Lever, 1st Viscount Leverhulme and his wife. Date: 1851 - 1925

Emily Bamford-Hesketh
Lady Emily Esther Anne Bamford-Hesketh Date: ? - 1873

H V Hesketh Prichard
Hesketh Vernon Hesketh- Prichard - Hampshire bowler, explorer and fellow of both the Royal Geographical Society and the Zoological Society!

Lady Harriet Hesketh
LADY HARRIET HESKETH friend of the poet William Cowper

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Hesketh, a name that resonates with history and beauty in various parts of England. From the Post Office and Library on Greendale Road in Port Sunlight, to the grandeur of Meadfoot in Torquay, it has left its mark, and is closely associated with William H Lever, also known as Lord Leverhulme, a visionary entrepreneur who revolutionized soap manufacturing. One cannot forget the enchanting Floral Clock nestled within Hesketh Park in Southport, Lancashire. This meticulously designed timepiece stands as a testament to both artistry and precision. Nearby lies the Stansfield Rock Garden, an oasis of tranquility where nature's wonders unfold before your eyes. The allure continues with the vibrant carpet bedding displays that adorn Hesketh Park. These intricate patterns create a kaleidoscope of colors that captivate visitors throughout the year. And let us not overlook the Rose Garden; its fragrant blooms evoke feelings of romance and serenity. In an advertisement illustration or on a map showcasing Southport's County Borough in Lancashire, one can spot references to Hesketh - an integral part of this charming region's heritage. However, amidst all this splendor lies a darker chapter: suffragette arson at Rivington Pike. The fight for women's rights was fierce during Lord Leverhulme's era; it serves as a reminder that progress often comes at great cost. Ultimately, when we think of Hesketh, we remember William Hesketh Lever himself - his indomitable spirit and unwavering dedication to innovation and philanthropy continue to inspire generations today.