Royston Collection

Shaftesbury and Arethusa Boys Homes, Royston, Hertfordshire
The Shaftesbury & Arethusa Boys Homes at Royston, Hertfordshire, were set up by the National Refuge for Homeless and Destitute Children, founded in 1843 by William Williams

West Surrey Staghounds Point-to-point races at Slyfield - the All Comers Maiden Steeplechase, won by Mr Oliver Dixon on Master Royston

Thornhill Midland Junction, Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway. View of the junction, showing the Calder Valley line from Manchester to Wakefield

Royston crow cross-section - 1808s
Royston crow cross-section. 1808. From Cayleys original notebook

Royston Church Street early 1900s

Midland Road, Royston

Royston Midland Road early 1900s

Church Street, Royston

Royston Road, Baldock, early 1900s

Baldock Royston Road early 1900s

War Memorial At Annandale
A photograph of a war memorial at Annandale, in the form of a hybride obelisk cenotaph, with curved seating. The names of 87 local dead people are inscribed on the front face

County Map of Hertfordshire, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Royston Ffrench, David Elsworth Race Horse Trainer 10 November 1997 Date: 10 November 1997

Musca Ridden By Royston Ffrench May Festival Meeting York 2007 York Racecourse, York, England 16 May 2007 Date: 16 May 2007

Royston Ffrench Jockey York Raceday, York Racecourse York Racecourse, York, England 15 June 2012 YORK RACEDAY, YORK RACECOURSE, ENGLAND, JUNE 2012 Date: 15 June 2012

Old Entrance to Royston, now Caroline Park, 1851 (engraving)
5203367 Old Entrance to Royston, now Caroline Park, 1851 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Entrance to Royston, now Caroline Park, 1851)

Wimpole Hall
LLM457667 Wimpole Hall by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wimpole Hall. Illustration for Pictureque Views of Seats by F O Morris (William Mackenzie)

Macedonian Gipsies at Royston, Hertfordshire
Groups of Roma Gypsies came to England from Germany Eastern Europe just prior to the First World War and again after tensions in the 1930s

Photograph of Royston Arms, South Chingford, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Prizes from the Metropolitan Exhibition of Poultry and Pigeons (engraving)
1601518 Prizes from the Metropolitan Exhibition of Poultry and Pigeons (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Villagers of Royston, Hertfordshire, are up in arms because of a rearrangement of county boundaries may cut them off from Hertfordshire and put them in the new county embracing Cambridgeshire

North Hertfordshire SG8 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of North Hertfordshire SG8 7

North Hertfordshire SG8 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of North Hertfordshire SG8 5

Barnsley S71 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Barnsley S71 4

Glasgow G21 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Glasgow G21 2

Oliver Dixon on Master Royston
At the Last Fence: Mr Oliver Dixons " Master Royston, " Owner up, Winner of the Open Point-to-Point Steeplechase. Date: 1904

Exterior of the Royston Working Mens Club Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1962. Artist
Exterior of the Royston Working Mens Club Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1962. This is typical of the style of working mens clubs which were constructed during the 1950s and 1960s

Mr Philip Yorke, c1749-1815, (1919). Artist: Francesco Bartolozzi
Mr Philip Yorke, Viscount Royston (1784-1808), was a British politician. After Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792). From The Connoisseur Volume LV [Otto Limited, London, 1919]

Philip Yorke, 1St. Earl Of Hardwicke, Viscount Royston, Aka Baron Hardwicke Of Hardwicke, 1690-1764
Philip Yorke, 1St.Earl Of Hardwicke, Viscount Royston, Aka Baron Hardwicke Of Hardwicke, 1690-1764.19Th Century Print Engraved By W.T.Fry From A Painting By Ramsay

Shaftesbury Home for Little Girls, Royston, Hertfordshire
Inmates in the playground of the Shaftesbury Home for Little Girls, Royston. Date: circa 1908

Royston Home for Little Girls
The Home for Little Girls, Royston, Hertfordshire. From the late 1920s, the establishment was used as a boys home

The Village, Meldreth, Cambridgeshire
The Village, Meldreth, Royston, near Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, England. Date: 1900s

Station Road, Royston, Yorkshire
Station Road, Royston, Barnsley, near Shafton, Yorkshire, England. Showing the Police Station Date: 1910s

Home for Little Girls, Royston, Hertfordshire
Home for Little Girls, Royston, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, England. Date: 1910s

Sunday School, Royston, Hertfordshire
Sunday School, Royston, near Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England. Showing visiting cardinal Date: 1910s

Church Street, Guilden Morden, Cambridgeshire
Church Street, Guilden Morden, Royston, near Biggleswade, Cambridgeshire, England. Date: 1900s

Family Group, Mapplewell, Yorkshire
Family Group, Mapplewell, Barnsley, near Royston, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1910s

Lord Hardwicke, Vanity Fair, Ape
CHARLES PHILIP YORKE, 5th Earl of HARDWICKE (1836-1897) styled Viscount Royston until 1873. British Conservative Party politician and Member of Parliament for Cambridgeshire

Edinburgh: Old Entrance to Royston (Now Caroline Park), 1851

Roy Royston, Little Nelly Kelly Nerman
Roy Royston and June, in Little Nelly Kelly

Corporal Bassett VC recipient 6 / Stamp
CYRIL ROYSTON GUYTON BASSETT (1892 - 1983) New Zealander recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British

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Royston, a quaint town nestled in Hertfordshire, holds a rich history that spans across centuries. From the Shaftesbury and Arethusa Boys Homes to the Thornhill Midland Junction of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, this town is steeped in stories waiting to be discovered. One can't help but marvel at the view of the junction from Royston - a bustling hub where trains once roared through, connecting distant places and bringing life to this corner of England. And speaking of excitement, who could forget the West Surrey Staghounds Point-to-point races at Slyfield? A spectacle that united locals and visitors alike in cheering for their favorite contenders. Delving further into Royston's past reveals intriguing artifacts like the cross-section of a Royston crow dating back to 1808s. This fascinating find offers glimpses into nature's wonders that have captivated generations. Strolling along Church Street in early 1900s Royston feels like stepping back in time. The charming architecture tells tales of bygone eras when horse-drawn carriages traversed these cobbled streets. Meanwhile, Midland Road showcases another facet of this town's evolution – progress marked by modernization while still preserving its heritage. Venturing beyond Royston leads us to Baldock on Royston Road during those same early 1900s. Here we witness how neighboring towns were interconnected through roads that facilitated trade and community interaction. Amidst all these historical landmarks stands an enduring symbol: the War Memorial At Annandale. It serves as a poignant reminder of sacrifices made by brave souls who fought for their country – forever etching their names into our collective memory. To truly grasp Royston's significance within Hertfordshire, one must explore its place within County Map circa 1777. This map unveils how it fits seamlessly among other towns and villages; each contributing to the tapestry of this county's vibrant past.