Yorke Collection

The Union of the Roses of the Families of Lancaster and York, 1589 (plate engraving)
XJF328605 The Union of the Roses of the Families of Lancaster and York, 1589 (plate engraving) by Hondius, Jodocus (1567-1611); Private Collection; (add.info)

Archery Meeting 1822
The Meeting of the Royal British Bowmen in the Grounds of Erddig (Erthig) Park, Denbighshire, Wales - the seat of Simon Yorke Esq

Countess of Leicester in her Coronation outfit
The Countess of Leicester, previously Lady Elizabeth Yorke (1912 - 1985), who acted as Lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Elizabeth II at her Coronation

Henry Heaths hard felts
A selection of hard felt hats made by Henry Heath of Oxford Street, London

Client: Monsanto Textiles - knitwear for PR - long striped cardigan - location: 17 Rochester Square, London NW1 - Model: Jenny Yorke - shoot date: April 1, 1970 Date: 1970

Client: Monsanto Textiles - knitwear for PR - long knitted dress, cardigan and scarf - location: 17 Rochester Square, London NW1 - Model: Jenny Yorke - shoot date: April 1, 1970 Date: 1970

Client: Monsanto Textiles - knitwear for PR - long striped cardigan - location: 17 Rochester Square, London NW1 - Model: Jenny Yorke - shoot date: April 1, 1970 Date: 1970

Client: Monsanto Textiles - Black Overcoats
Client: Monsanto Textiles - Location: 17 Rochester Square, London, NW1 - His and hers black overcoats - Shoot Date: April 1, 1970 - Model: Jenny Yorke Date: 1970

Concrete Modernist House
A photograph of a concrete modernist seaside house designed around 1935, by architect Francis Reginald Stevens Yorke. Date: circa 1937

Modernist House, High Street, Iver
A photograph of a modernist house situated in High Street, Iver, designed in 1936 by architect Francis Reginald Stevens Yorke, built in reinforced concrete. Date: circa 1937

Modernist House, Nast Hyde, Hatfield
A series of photographs showing various angles of a modernist house situated at Nast Hyde, Hatfield, designed in 1935 by architect Francis Reginald Stevens Yorke. Date: circa 1937

Modernist Exhibition House, Bristol
A photograph of a modernist exhibition house in Bristol, designed in 1936, by architects Marcel Lajos Breuer and Francis Reginald Stevens Yorke. The walls are made from cotwold stone blocks

Modernist House At Gidea Park
A photograph of a modernist house built at the Modern Homes Exhibition on the Gidea Park Estate, designed in 1934 by architects Francis Reginald Stevens Yorke

Atropos
A portrait illustration of a reclined woman, titled Atropos, who was one of the three fates in Greek mythology, her name describes her as unalterable, or inflexible. Date: circa 1922

Sir Reginald Yorke Tyrwhitt, China Station, c. 1927
Vintage c.1920s photograph: Admiral of the Fleet Sir Reginald Yorke Tyrwhitt, 1st Baronet, GCB DSO was a Royal Navy officer. During the First World War he served as commander of the Harwich Force

Field Marshal Sir Charles York, British Army officer
Vintage 19th century photograph: Field Marshal Sir Charles Yorke GCB was a senior British Army officer. He fought in many of the battles of the Peninsular War and of the Hundred Days

At the Cheltenham Chases, 1932. Society news from the racecourse. Mrs Pease (left, wearing fetching eyepatch), Lady Blanche Douglas

Reginald Y Tyrwhitt
Admiral of the Fleet Sir Reginald Yorke Tyrwhitt (1870- 1951) GCB, DSO Date: 1917

Commodore R Y Tyrwhitt, British naval officer
Commodore Reginald Yorke Tyrwhitt (1870-1951), later Admiral of the Fleet, First World War. circa 1913-1914

Portrait of Philip Yorke, Earl of Hardwicke, 1835 (litho)
4070956 Portrait of Philip Yorke, Earl of Hardwicke, 1835 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philip Yorke)

Portrait of Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke, 1750-64. Creator: Allan Ramsay
Portrait of Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke, 1750-64

Miss A. M. Yorke - Low Forehand Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Miss A. M. Yorke - Low Forehand Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Philip Yorke, 2nd Earl of Hardwicke - English politician
Philip Yorke, 2nd Earl of Hardwicke (17201790) - English politician. Date: circa 1780

Sir Francis Burdetts imprisonment in the Tower of London, 1810. Interior view of the Tower of London, with Sir Francis Burdett behind bars clutching a copy of the Magna Carta

British actor Yorke Stephens in One Change, 1886. Artist: Barraud
British actor Yorke Stephens in One Change, 1886. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume VIII, July to December, 1886, edited by Clement Scott, Carson & Comerford, London, 1886

Henry Green (1905-1973), British novelist, early 20th century

Letter from Thomas Gainsborough to Lord Hardwicke, c1760-1770. Artist: Thomas Gainsborough
Letter from Thomas Gainsborough to Lord Hardwicke, c1760-1770. Letter from Gainsborough to Lord Hardwicke expressing unwillingness to paint real views from Nature

Letter from William Pitt to the Duke of Newcastle, Hayes, 23rd October 1759. Artist: William Pitt
Letter from William Pitt to the Duke of Newcastle, Hayes, 23rd October 1759. Letter from William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, (later Prime Minister), when he was Secretary of State

The Graphic Christmas Number 1921 front cover
Striking front cover design for The Graphic Christmas number 1921 featuring a little girl in a red dress decorating an enormous Christmas tree and holding a Harlequin doll in the air. Date: 1921

Labour Group, Sheffield City Council, Town Hall, 1926
Pictured back row (l.to r.)Councillors W.E.Yorke; A.Oates; C.J.Mitchell; W.G.Robinson; F.Thraves; C.W.Gascoigne; J.Hawnt; A.Spencer.second to back row (l.to.r)

Admiral Of The Fleet Sir Reginald Yorke Tyrwhitt, 1St Baronet Of Terschelling And Of Oxford, 1870 To 1951. Admiral Of The Royal Navy In World War I. From The Illustrated War News, 1915

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

Philip Yorke 1St Earl Of Hardwicke 1690 - 1764. English Lord Chancellor. From The Book Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

West Cape Lighthouse and Helipad, Innes National Park, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia
West Cape is a headland located on the west coast of the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia about 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) west of the town of Marion Bay

Lady Mary Cath. Craven
LADY MARY CATHERINE CRAVEN (nee Yorke) : wife of William George Craven. Date: 1837 - 1890

The Old Home by Roland Yorke
Promotional postcard for The Old Home by Roland Yorke. First produced at the Prince of Wales Theatre, Salford 11th May 1908 and Theatre Royal, Stratlford, 21st March 1910. Artist: Albert Morrow

Rev. Grantham Munton Yorke, founder of the Birmingham Industrial School

Commodore R Y Tyrwhitt of the Arethusa, WW1
Commodore (later Admiral of the Fleet) Sir Reginald Yorke Tyrwhitt (1870-1951), British naval officer. As Commodore of the Arethusa

Dr Nathaniel E. Yorke-Davies, Vanity Fair, Spy
DR NATHANIEL EDWARD YORKE-DAVIES (born 1844) Doctor, dietician and author on dietetics. Known for his successful treatment of obesity. Caption: Dietetics Date: born 1844

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

Sir Joseph Yorke
SIR JOSEPH YORKE diplomat - to judge by the lower scene, in the Netherlands. Date: 1724 - 1792

James Yorke, Bishop
JAMES YORKE churchman, bishop of Ely Date: 1730 - 1808

Charles Yorke
CHARLES YORKE statesman Date: 1722 - 1770

Caroline Ctess Somers
CAROLINE HARRIET, nee Yorke, countess SOMERS (while she was viscountess Eastnor) wife of John Somers-Cocks, second earl Date: 1794 - 1873

Philip Earl Hardwicke 4
PHILIP YORKE, first earl of HARDWICKE statesman, lord chancellor Date: 1690 - 1764

Philip Earl Hardwicke 8
PHILIP YORKE, first earl of HARDWICKE statesman, lord chancellor Date: 1690 - 1764

Philip Earl Hardwicke 6
PHILIP YORKE, first earl of HARDWICKE statesman, lord chancellor Date: 1690 - 1764

Philip Earl Hardwicke 7
PHILIP YORKE, first earl of HARDWICKE statesman, lord chancellor Date: 1690 - 1764

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"Yorke: A Tapestry of History, Elegance, and Modernity" Step into the captivating world of Yorke, where history intertwines with elegance and modernity. From the iconic Union of the Roses to archery meetings in 1822, this name carries a rich heritage. Intrigue surrounds Yorke as we delve into the past with depictions like "The Union of the Roses of the Families of Lancaster and York, 1589. " This plate engraving transports us to a time when two powerful families clashed for power. Fast forward to 1822, where an Archery Meeting took place. The spirit of competition fills the air as skilled archers aim for victory. Enter a realm fit for royalty as we witness the Countess of Leicester adorned in her Coronation outfit. Her regal presence exudes grace and sophistication. But Yorke is not confined to history alone; it embraces modernity too. Henry Heath's hard felts showcase innovation through their durable materials that withstand time's test. Marvel at architectural wonders such as Concrete Modernist House - a testament to sleek lines and minimalist design. Its counterparts on High Street Iver, Nast Hyde Hatfield, Bristol Exhibition House exemplify how modernism shapes our urban landscapes. Transporting us further into contemporary times is Gidea Park's Modernist House – its avant-garde style pushes boundaries while maintaining functionality. Yet amidst progress lies Atropos – symbolizing fate's inevitable thread-cutting moment. It reminds us that change is constant but also fleeting; thus cherishing our roots becomes paramount. As we flip open The Graphic Christmas Number 1921 front cover featuring Yorke’s timeless charm, nostalgia washes over us like gentle waves lapping at our feet during simpler times filled with joyous celebrations. Finally, let us not forget Sheffield City Council's Labour Group gathering at Town Hall in 1926.