Surtees Collection

Jorrocks and the Bull
HANDLEY CROSS; OR MR JORROCKSs HUNT Jorrocks on the wrong side of a bull

Harlequins Rugby Team: Hindley, Phillipps, Hunt, Clarke, Hill, Whittaker, Surtees, Cipriani, Pauk, Peech, Wood, Wells, Susmann, Saward, Wells. 1890s

Lola Lola-Aston Martin T70 Mk. 3 ex John
car, Lola, Lola-Aston, Martin, T70, Mk3, ex, John, Surtees, Britain, British, England, English, UK, United, Kingdom, black, 1967, 1960s, 60s, sixties

Jorrocks Hunt / Surtees
Or Mr. Jorrockss Hunt ; Jorrocks out hunting on a wet day

Horse and drunk huntsman crashing through a shop window, 19th century. Caingey Thornton in hunting pinks on Hercules, followed by Mr. Sponge on Multum in Parvo

A game keeper giving directions to a couple fox hunting, 19th century. Facey Romford and Lucy Somersville on the trail of a fast bag fox. Fresh as a four year old

Rot the beggar exclaims Romford, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight Browne
Rot the beggar exclaims Romford, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]

Captain Spurrier cut down by Romford, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight Browne
Captain Spurrier cut down by Romford, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]

Surtees / Handley Cross
Or Mr Jorrockss Hunt ; Jorrocks with the dead fox

Henry Surtees Foundation Brooklands Team Karting Challenge, Mercedes Benz World, England, 1 July 2014
Alexander Sims (GBR) Surtees TS9. Henry Surtees Foundation Brooklands Team Karting Challenge, Mercedes Benz World, England, 1 July 2014.

Henry Surtees Foundation Brooklands Team Karting Challenge, Mercedes Benz World, England, 1 July 2014
Sam Bird (GBR) Surtees TS19. Henry Surtees Foundation Brooklands Team Karting Challenge, Mercedes Benz World, England, 1 July 2014.

Henry Surtees Foundation Brooklands Team Karting Challenge, Mercedes Benz World, England, 1 July 2014
Derek Bell (GBR) and Steve Rider (GBR). Henry Surtees Foundation Brooklands Team Karting Challenge, Mercedes Benz World, England, 1 July 2014.

Henry Surtees Foundation Brooklands Team Karting Challenge, Mercedes Benz World, England, 1 July 2014
Karting action. Henry Surtees Foundation Brooklands Team Karting Challenge, Mercedes Benz World, England, 1 July 2014

Henry Surtees Foundation Brooklands Team Karting Challenge, Mercedes Benz World, England, 1 July 2014
Jake Dennis (GBR) Surtees. Henry Surtees Foundation Brooklands Team Karting Challenge, Mercedes Benz World, England, 1 July 2014

1970 British Grand Prix. Brands Hatch, England. 16-18th July 1970. Jochen Rindt, Lotus 72C Ford, 1st position, leads Jack Brabham, Brabham BT33 Ford, 2nd position. Ref: 70GB04

Henry Surtees Foundation Brooklands Team Karting Challenge, Mercedes Benz World, England, 1 July 2014
(L to R): Charlie Roberston (GBR), James Kellett (GBR), Jamie Chadwick (GBR) and Esmee Hawkey (GBR) celebrate their win. Henry Surtees Foundation Brooklands Team Karting Challenge

English lady surveying fancy room with covered chandeliers
English lady surveying a fancy room with covered furniture and chandeliers in brown-holland balloons, 19th century. Housekeeper Mrs Mustard showing Mrs Lucy Somerville around the drawing room

Lady riding side-saddle on a horse stuck in a fence during a fox hunt, 19th century. Mrs Lucy Somerville urges her horse Leotard out of the briars while Facey Romford and other huntsmen watch

English gentleman in hunting pinks having his portrait painted, 19th century. Ruddle the artist smoking a pipe while painting Bragg seated on a saddle stand. Mr. Braggs equestrian portrait

Afternoon tea in a Victorian drawing room, 19th century.. Ladies in crinoline dresses wait for a footman in livery bring the tea tray

The Kill, on The Cat & Custard Pot Day, c1854. Creator: John Leech
The Kill, on The Cat & Custard Pot Day, c1854. Fox hunting scene: Mr Jorrocks holds aloft the foxs brush after the Kill, (the ripping to pieces of the fox by the hounds)

Mr. Jorrocks enters into Handley Cross, 1854. Artist: John Leech
Mr. Jorrocks enters into Handley Cross, 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]

Harlequins Football Club, outdoor sporting rugby team portrait, in front of entrance to club house. Captioned with names, Rev J C Wilson, A C Hunter, P E Bodington, H R Wood, A A Surtees, J R Pank

Mr Jorrocks, illustration from Characters of Romance, first published 1900 (colour litho)
ELB109878 Mr Jorrocks, illustration from Characters of Romance, first published 1900 (colour litho) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Private Collection; (add.info)

English huntsman dragged in the middle of the hounds by his headstrong horse, 19th century. Martin Muffington unable to control his horse during a fox-hunt. Mr

English huntsman and lady watching a fox swim across a river, 19th century. Facey Romford raising his hat and shouting while Mrs Lucy Somerville sits sidesaddle on her mount. The view

Landowner discovering poachers netting partriduges on his land, 19th century. Mr. Jorrocks sees Benjamin wringing the neck of a partridge that Joshua Sneakington has handed him from a net

English tourists promenading in the Tuileries Garden, Paris, 19th century. French cuirassiers, ladies in crinolines stroll in the gardens. Mr

English gentleman courting a young lady in a restaurant in an inn, 19th century. Woman in black crinoline with garland of flowers in her hair. Interior of an inn on a stage coach road

English grocer entering a dining room and surprising his family, 19th century. Mr. John Jorrocks enters to find Mrs Jorrocks in red and gold turban

English grocer giving a lecture on hunting in a large room in the Dragon tavern, 19th century. The wall is decorated with hunting cap, leather breeches and three fox tails. Mr

A horse bolts through a gate during a foxhunt, 19th century. Riders in hunting pinks and a pack of foxhounds watch as the huntsman tries to regain control. One of Multum in Parvos going days

Huntsman in hunting pinks embracing a woman on a horse, 19th century. Mr. Sponge proposes marriage to Lucy during a fox hunt. The pack of foxhounds has lost the scent. Mr. Sponge declares himself

Two English gentlemen evaluating a horse in a paddock, 19th century. A jockey sits on Hercules, a groom Leather holds the horses head

English gentleman and ladies announced before dinner in a grand house, 19th century. Mr Sponge in blue coat and white waistcoat, Amelia Jawleyford in blue satin

Huntsman losing control of his horse during a foxhunt, 19th century. Sponge in hunting pinks on a chestnut horse knocking Lord Scarperdale from his mount. Mr. Sponge completely scatters his lordship

An unusual foot race during a horse-racing meet
English gentlemen gambling on an unusual foot race during a horse-racing meet on the Champs de Mars, Paris, 19th century. Stubbs the Yorkshireman is piggybacked on vulgar Cockney grocer John Jorrocks

Huntsman jumping a fence and interfering with
Huntsman jumping a fence on an old nag and interfering with the pack of hounds. Facey Romford irritating Jonathan Lotherington during a hunt. Romford disturbs the dignity of his Hunt

English gentleman in night clothes struggling in a
Gentleman in night clothes struggling in a swimming pool at a stately home, 19th century. Drunken John Jorrocks, the vulgar Cockney grocer, in a nightshirt in a pool

English aristocrat in a carriage ignoring a handshake from a lady, 19th century. Mrs Lucy Somersville cut by the Countess of Caperington, Lady Scattercash

Arrival of aristocracy at a dance ball in a grand house, 19th century. Sir Roger Ferguson is accompanied by Lady de Tabby and Mrs Freezer in crinolines

Fight in the servants quarters during a dance party, 19th century. Coachman Independent Jimmy in greatcoat knocks down Chasseur Proudlock in front of the guests in crinolines and staff

Ladies in crinolines embracing in front of a coach
Ladies in crinolines embracing in front of a gate, 19th century. Betsey Shannon and Lucy Somersville kiss and hug outside Beldon Hall

Facey Romford dispossessed by the rightful heir, young
Sporting man with gun, gaiters and hound surprised by his guests. Facey Romford dispossessed by the rightful heir, young Gilroy and his governess. Who am I? I m the mistress of this ere ouse

English huntsman making a dangerous jump over a stone wall beneath a low branch, 19th century. Facey Romford hitting his head on a branch during a fox-hunt. Rot the beggar, exclaims Romford

English gentleman being shown into a drawing room for a musical night, 19th century. Facey Romford in tweeds playing the flute, Cassandra Cleoptra holding a music score. Mr

English huntswoman jumping sidesaddle over a fence, 19th century. Facey Romford unable to follow Lucy Somersville over a hedge. What matter did it make to him how she rode, confound this ugly place

Huntsmen and women watch the fox-hounds let out of a pen before a hunt, 19th century. Facey Romford in green coat, and Lucy Somersville sidesaddle on her horse

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"Surtees: A Captivating Journey through Art, Sport, and British Culture" Step into the world of Surtees, where Jorrocks and the Bull come to life in vibrant colors. From Lola Lola-Aston Martin T70 Mk. 3 ex John's thrilling races to a horse and drunk huntsman crashing through a shop window, every moment is filled with excitement. Join the Harlequins Rugby Team as they conquer the field with their unwavering spirit. The Jorrocks Hunt led by Surtees himself takes you on an exhilarating fox hunting adventure guided by a knowledgeable gamekeeper. Transport yourself back to Romford in 1865 as Rot the beggar exclaims his tales while artists like John Leech and Hablot Knight Browne capture Captain Spurrier being cut down. Dive into Surtees' masterpiece "Handley Cross, " immersing yourself in its rich storytelling. Not only does Surtees captivate us with sporting events but also brings us closer to English traditions. Witness Harlequins Football Club's triumphs and see an English gentleman in hunting pinks immortalized in portraiture. Finally, indulge in afternoon tea within a Victorian drawing room, savoring every sip as you appreciate the elegance of this era captured by Surtees' brushstrokes. In each painting or illustration lies a story waiting to be discovered – let Surtees take you on this remarkable journey through art, sport, and British culture.