Humphreys Collection

Richard Humphreys the Boxer, c. 1788 (oil on canvas)
5667210 Richard Humphreys the Boxer, c.1788 (oil on canvas) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810); 141.6 x 112.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Garden varieties of the Persian buttercup, Ranunculus asiaticus. Handfinished chromolithograph by Henry Noel Humphreys after an illustration by Jane Loudon from Mrs

Thistle species
Showy Mexican scarlet thistle, Erythrolaena conspicua, Arabian cotton thistle, Onopordum arabicum, and blue-flowered carthamus, Carthamus caeruleus

Sollya, changeable apple-berry and Chinese pittosporum
Common sollya, Sollya heterophylla, changeable apple-berry, Billardiera mutabilis, and Chinese pittosporum, Pittosporum tobira

Durham County Rugby Team: Parkinson, Stephenson, Swinburne, Marston, Wilson, Bell, Johnston, Humphreys, Todd, Troup, Thompson, Poole, Martin, Kassell, Swainston, Geenty, Hill, Oakes, Gibbon, Hall

Sketch cover - Mrs Frank Pershouse
Front cover of The Sketch featuring a portrait of Mrs Frank Pershouse, the former Gwyneth Humphreys by society portrait artist, Olive Snell

Artisan family having their child baptised. Priest at font makes the sign of cross with water on infant's head
530211 Artisan family having their child baptised. Priest at font makes the sign of cross with water on infant's head while mother, father and sibling look

Convolvulus and Ipomaea species
American convolvulus, Convolvulus sepium americanus, kidney-leaved convolvulus, C. reniformis, bryony-leaved convolvulus, C

Humphreys Waterplane early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Humphreys No. 2 Monoplane early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Mrs Humphreys, actress Date: circa 1813

Gas container at a plant manufacturing water gas
Image of a showing gas container at a plant manufacturing water gas in Belfast, built by Humphreys & Glasgow Co. Date: circa 1890s

Humphreys & Lanning
Humphreys and Lanning Ice Dance Skaters 29 January 1994 Date: 29 January 1994

Phil Christophers, Jonathan Bell& David Humphreys England V Barbarians Rugby Union England V Barbarians Twickenham, London 25 May 2003 Date: 25 May 2003

Jamie Noon & David Humphreys England V Barbarians England V Barbarians Twickenham, London 25 May 2003 Date: 25 May 2003

Dallaglio & Humphreys Wales V England, Six Nations Wales V England, Six Nations Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales 22 February 2003 Date: 22 February 2003

Dallaglio, Williams & Humphreys Wales V England, Six Nations Wales V England, Six Nations Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales 22 February 2003 Date: 22 February 2003

Simon Taylor & David Humphreys Scotland V Ireland, Six Nations Scotland V Ireland, Six Nations Murrayfield, Edinburgh 16 February 2003 Date: 16 February 2003

Andy Craig & David Humphreys Scotland V Ireland, Six Nations Scotland V Ireland, Six Nations Murrayfield, Edinburgh 16 February 2003 Date: 16 February 2003

Humphreys, Grayson, Ward, Miller Ireland V England 06 March 1999 Date: 06 March 1999

Tim Rodber & David Humphreys Ireland V England 06 March 1999 Date: 06 March 1999

Kyran Bracken, David Humphreys Ireland V England 06 March 1999 Date: 06 March 1999

Steve Thompson, David Humphreys England V Ireland Rugby Union England V Ireland London, Twickenham 16 February 2002 Date: 16 February 2002

Scott Quinell, David Humphreys Wales V Ireland 20 February 1999 Date: 20 February 1999

David Humphreys Ireland & Dungannon 06 February 1999 Date: 06 February 1999

Jonathan Humphreys Wales & Cardiff Rugby Union 16 November 1998 Date: 16 November 1998

Willie Humphreys Jockey 12 September 1995 Date: 12 September 1995

George Franklin Archer and the Archer Residence, 1871. Creator: Charles S. Humphreys
George Franklin Archer and the Archer Residence, 1871

Illuminated calendar for August 1846
Calendar for August with figures of Joel and St. Bartholomew, quote from Thessalonians, disciples, woman with wheat, birds, foliage and castles

Illuminated calendar for July 1846
Calendar for July with figures of Sophomas and St. Philip, quote from Colossians, disciples, lion, birds, foliage and castles. From an illuminated Book of Hours of the Duke the Anjou. 1380

Illuminated calendar for June 1846
Calendar for June with figures of Amos and St. James the Less, quote from Philippians, disciples, crab, birds, foliage and castles. From an illuminated Book of Hours of the Duke the Anjou. 1380

Illuminated calendar for May 1846
Calendar for May with figures of Olee and St. Thomas, quote from Ephesians, disciples, Adam and Eve, birds, foliage and castles. From an illuminated Book of Hours of the Duke the Anjou. 1380

Illuminated calendar for April 1846
Calendar for April with figures of Zechariah and St. John the Evangelist, quote from Galatians, disciples, castles, bull, birds and foliage. From an illuminated Book of Hours of the Duke the Anjou

Illuminated calendar for March 1846
Calendar for March with figures of Elias and St. James the Greater, quote from Corinthians, disciples, lamb, castles, birds and foliage. From an illuminated Book of Hours of the Duke the Anjou. 1380

Illuminated calendar for February 1846
Calendar for February with figures of David and St. Andrew, quote from Romans, disciples, birds, fish and castles. From an illuminated Book of Hours of the Duke the Anjou. 1380

Title page from illuminated calendar for 1846
Title page with calligraphy and decorative design with foliage, birds. angel and mythical creature with lance and shield. From an illuminated Book of Hours of the Duke the Anjou. 1380

Illuminated calendar for December 1846
Calendar for December with figures of Daniel and St. Matthew, quote from Epistle to the Hebrews, disciples, man slaying a boar with an axe, goat, dog, birds, foliage and castles

Illuminated calendar for November 1846
Calendar for November with figures of Ezekiel and St. Jude, quote from Epistle to Philemon, disciple, centaur with bow, birds, foliage and castles

Illuminated calendar for October 1846
Calendar for October with figures of Malachi and St. Simon, quote from Tyrus, disciples, boar, birds, foliage and castles. From an illuminated Book of Hours of the Duke the Anjou. 1380

Illuminated calendar for January 1846
Calendar for January with figures of Jeremias and St. Petrus, quote from Paul, musicians, disciples, mythical creatures and castles. From an illuminated Book of Hours of the Duke the Anjou. 1380

Tree carnation varieties, Dianthus caryophyllus: Ariadne 1, Beauty 2, Garibaldi 3, Perfection 4, Queen of Whites 5, Queen of Yellows 6

Image from a plant for manufacturing water gas in Belfast, built by Humphreys & Glasgow Co. Date: circa 1890s

Making Cloisonne enamel - Japanese village in London
Japanese artisan making Cloisonne enamel at the Japanese Village in Humphreys Hall, Knightsbridge in 1885. A complete village with its shops, tea-house

Spiderwort, commelin, day lily and sisyrinchium species
Common spiderwort, Tradescantia virginica, sky-blue commelin, Commelina caelestis, copper-coloured day lily, Funkia fulva, and large-flowered sisyrinchium, Sisyrinchium grandiflorum

Iris species
Chalcedonian iris, Iris susiana, Florentine iris, Iris florentina, Nepal iris, Iris nepalensis, three-toothed iris, Iris tridentata, and spring iris, Iris verna

Primrose or Primula varieties
Burnards formosa, Primula elatior polyanthus, Conqueror of Europe auricula, Primula auricula, and common primrose, Primula vulgaris

Primrose or Primula species
Chinese primrose, Primula praenitens, purple Caucasian primrose, Primula amoena, Siberian primrose, Primula sibirica, and fringed auricula, Primula ciliata

Cowslip, cyclamen and soldanella species
Dr. Meads American cowslip, Dodecathon meadia, angular-leaved cyclamen, Cyclamen repandum, spring cyclamen, Cyclamen vernum, Persian cyclamen, Cyclamen persicum, and mountain soldanella

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"Humphreys: A Tapestry of History, Art, and Innovation" Step into the world of Humphreys, where diverse stories intertwine to create a captivating narrative. From Richard Humphreys, the formidable boxer immortalized in c. 1788 oil on canvas, to the vibrant garden varieties of Persian buttercup that grace our landscapes. Durham County Rugby Team's indomitable spirit echoes through time as they conquer challenges with unwavering determination. Delve into the enchanting realm of thistle species, each with its unique allure and resilience. Sollya, changeable apple-berry, and Chinese pittosporum paint a vivid tapestry of botanical wonders that captivate our senses. The sketch cover featuring Mrs Frank Pershouse transports us back to an era brimming with elegance and sophistication. Witness the architectural marvels like New Lambeth Bridge standing tall against the backdrop of bustling city life. Explore aviation history as we soar through time alongside Humphreys Waterplane and No. 2 Monoplane from early 1900s skies. Mrs Humphreys graces both stage and screen with her mesmerizing performances that leave audiences spellbound. Discover the intricate workings behind gas containers at a plant manufacturing water gas—a testament to human ingenuity. Thomas Ken's harmonious melodies blend seamlessly with Humphrey's legacy—a symphony resonating across generations.