Pooles Collection

The River Crouch from Pooles Lane, Hullbridge, Essex
The River Crouch from Pooles Lane, Hullbridge, Hockley, near Battlesbridge, Essex, England. Showing Holidaymakers and Boats Date: 1950s

A physician, his patient, a coffin and two skeletons
Frontispiece of Robert Poole's A physical vade mecum (1741). Depicting a physician, his patient acoffin and two skeletons

Photograph of Pooles Park Tavern, Finsbury Park, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Ladies Fashion -- Walking Dress. 1829

Ladies Fashion -- outdoor costume, viewing artwork. 1829

Ladies Fashion -- evening dress
Ladies Fashion - ornately decorated evening dress. 1829

Ladies Fashion - two women in day dresses
Ladies Fashion - two young women in day dresses and hats. 1829

Japan - Osaka - Poole Girls School
The Bishop Pooles Memorial Girls School in Osaka, Japan - one of the flagship CMS (Christian Missionary Service) Schools in Japan. The school opened in 1879. Date: circa 1910

The Garden - Pooles Cavern, Buxton, Derbyshire
The Garden - Pooles Cavern, Buxton, near Macclesfield, Derbyshire, England. Date: 1900s

Pooles Hole, Peak District, Derbyshire
A dramatic view of the interior of Pooles Hole, in the Derbyshire Peak District Date: 1701

Chums 7 Bramusas at Poole s
Young girl in a sailor suit wearing the cap of the SS Bramusas holding a beater and cymbal and sat beside a large bass drum

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"Pooles: A Journey Through Time and Style" Step into the enchanting world of Pooles, where history intertwines with fashion and natural wonders. From the serene River Crouch in Hullbridge, Essex to the captivating Pooles Cavern in Buxton, Derbyshire, this is a tale that will transport you through different eras. In a physician's office, an intriguing scene unfolds as his patient anxiously awaits news. In the corner lies a coffin, reminding us of life's fragility. Two skeletons silently observe from their resting place, whispering secrets of mortality. Shifting gears to bustling Finsbury Park in London, we catch a glimpse Park Tavern through an old photograph. It stands as a testament to time and community spirit - a place where stories were shared over pints and laughter echoed through its walls. But let us not forget about fashion. Ladies strolling down the streets adorned in elegant walking dresses or embracing nature's beauty in outdoor costumes capture our attention. As evening falls upon them, they transform into ethereal beings draped in exquisite evening gowns – embodying grace and sophistication. Meanwhile, two women clad in day dresses showcase timeless elegance against picturesque backdrops. Their attire reflects both trends of their era and personal style choices – proof that fashion has always been an expression of individuality. Nature takes center stage once again as we venture into Pooles Cavern at Buxton. The mesmerizing rock formations within tell tales written by time itself; stalactites hanging like chandeliers create an otherworldly atmosphere that captivates all who enter. Returning full circle to Pooles Park Tavern at Finsbury Park brings forth memories anew. Its familiar facade evokes nostalgia for simpler times when friends gathered under its roof for merriment and camaraderie – moments frozen forever within photographs capturing joyous faces filled with laughter.