Waddy Collection

T H Huxley (Waddy)
THOMAS HENRY HUXLEY scientist

Waddy Sabooa Temple, Egypt, Victorian period

A Birds Eye View of the Battle of Tel-el-Kebir (colour litho)
1061356 A Birds Eye View of the Battle of Tel-el-Kebir (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Birds Eye View of the Battle of Tel-el-Kebir)

The South Australian Court at the Colonial Exhibition (engraving)
1623374 The South Australian Court at the Colonial Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The South Australian Court at the Colonial Exhibition)

W H Smith (Waddy)
William Henry Smith (1825 - 1891) statesman and newsagent

Ainsworth / Waddy / Oaw
WILLIAM HARRISON AINSWORTH English novelist satirised for his popular historical novels Date: 1805 - 1882

Dion Boucicault / Waddy
DION BOUCICAULT playwright and actor Date: 1822 - 1890

HM Staley - Waddy 1872
Henry Morton Stanley (1841 - 1904) traveller in Africa

Tennyson Waddy
Alfred lord Tennyson (1809 - 1892) the English poet and Poet Laureate whose poetic fancy has helped him make a name for himself on the swing of popularity

Swinburne (Waddy)
Algernon Charles Swinburne (1837 - 1909) writer

John Ruskin (Waddy)
JOHN RUSKIN English art critic and writer, soaring above sordid reality in an ideal world of esthetic exclusiveness... Date: 1819 - 1900

Carlyle (Waddy)
THOMAS CARLYLE Scottish philosopher and historian, depicted as Diogenes in his tub Date: 1795 - 1881

Ja Froude / Waddy / Oaw
JAMES ANTHONY FROUDE British historian and writer, satirised for his concern for Truth Date: 1818 - 1894

Sam. Dorsland Waddy
SAMUEL DORSLAND WADDY nonconformist churchman Date: 1804 - ?

THOMAS H. HUXLEY (1825-1895). English biologist. Bones and Stones and Such-like Things. Caricature, 1872, by Frederick Waddy

ALGERNON C. SWINBURNE (1837-1909). English poet. Caricature, 1872, by Frederick Waddy

MATTHEW ARNOLD (1822-1888). English poet and critic. Caricature, 1871, by Frederick Waddy

ALFRED TENNYSON (1809-1892). English poet. Caricature, 1872, by Frederick Waddy

WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896). English artist and poet. Caricature, 1872, by Frederic Waddy

JOHN RUSKIN (1819-1900). English art critic and writer: caricature, 1872, by Frederick Waddy

ANTHONY TROLLOPE (1815-1882). Caricature, 1872, by Frederick Waddy

SIR JOHN EVERETT MILLAIS (1829-1896). English painter. Caricature, 1872, by Frederick Waddy

RICHARD OWEN (1804-1892). English comparative anatomist and zoologist. Caricature, 1872, by Frederick Waddy

WILKIE COLLINS (1824-1889). William Wilkie Collins. English novelist. Caricature, 1872, by Frederick Waddy

CHARLES ROBERT DARWIN (1809-1882). English naturalist. Caricature, 1872, by Frederick Waddy

Samuel Dousland Waddy (1804-1876) English Wesleyan minister born at Burton-on-Trent. President of the Wesleyan Conference 1859. Engraving from The Illustrated News of the World (London, c1860)

British anatomist and palaeontologist: caricature, 1872, by Frederick Waddy
SIR RICHARD OWEN (1804-1892). British anatomist and palaeontologist: caricature, 1872, by Frederick Waddy

SIR HENRY MORTON STANLEY (1841-1904). British journalist and explorer. Caricature, 1872, by Frederick Waddy

ALGERNON C. SWINBURNE (1837-1909). English poet. Caricature, 1872, by Frederick Waddy

CHARLES ROBERT DARWIN (1809-1882). Caricature, 1872, by Frederick Waddy

Browning / Waddy
ROBERT BROWNING writer, depicted as the Pied Piper of Hamelin

Gustave Dore (Waddy)
GUSTAVE DORE French artist

E Bulwer Lytton / Waddy 72
EDWARD BULWER LYTTON Writer, dramatist and politician

Wilkie Collins / Waddy Oaw
WILKIE COLLINS English novelist: a satire on his popular novel The Woman in White Date: 1824 - 1889

Chas Kingsley / Waddy
CHARLES KINGSLEY English writer and clergyman: a satire on his popular novel, Westward Ho!

Charles Darwin as a wild man of the jungle
Charles Darwin, depicted as a wild man of the jungle with a beard almost down to his feet

George MacDonald, Scottish writer and minister
A cartoon depiction of George MacDonald, Scottish author, poet and Christian minister. His books for children were very popular

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"Waddy: A Victorian Era Figure Immortalized in Art, Literature, and History" Step back in time to the Victorian period and meet Waddy, a name that resonated with significance during this era. From T. H. Huxley's association with Waddy to the grandeur of the Waddy Sabooa Temple in Egypt, this captivating figure left an indelible mark on various aspects of society. One cannot overlook the artistic depictions that immortalize Waddy's legacy. "A Bird's Eye View of the Battle of Tel-el-Kebir" showcases his involvement in historical events, while "The South Australian Court at the Colonial Exhibition" engraving highlights his influence even beyond British shores. W. H. Smith recognized Waddy's prowess by associating their name with him, emphasizing his prominence as a cultural icon. Collaborations such as those between Ainsworth/Oaw and Dion Boucicault/Waddy further solidify his impact on literature and theater. In 1872, HM Staley captured Waddy's essence through portraiture, forever preserving his image for future generations to admire. Even renowned figures like Tennyson and Swinburne acknowledged Waddy’s importance within their works. Not only did intellectuals like John Ruskin and Carlyle recognize Waddy’s contributions but they also sought inspiration from him themselves – a testament to his intellectual prowess. As we delve into history books or gaze upon these remarkable artworks featuring scenes involving or inspired by Waddy, we are transported back to an era where he was revered as a symbol of intellectuality and cultural significance. Witty anecdotes about T. H. Huxley discussing ideas with Waddy or witnessing Dion Boucicault perform alongside him add depth to our understanding of this enigmatic personality who captivated hearts across different domains. Let us celebrate this extraordinary individual whose influence spanned continents and disciplines - a true embodiment of Victorian brilliance - Waddy.