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Captain Collins of Brighton, with his family
Captain Fred Collins of Brighton, who ran three pleasure boats called the Skylark and was a familiar figure on Brighton Beach for sixty years. His cry of Any More for the Skylark became so famous that it became a national saying for pleasure boats. It is believed that the novelist Charles Dickens knew Collins, and went for a trip on the Skylark in 1867, commenting later on the captains witty chatter to the trippers. Collins is seen here on the right, with his son, grandson and great grandson. The fleet continued to sail until just after the Second World War under his son, also named Fred Collins, although two of the three boats were lost at Dunkirk in 1940
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1867 Brighton Collins Dickens Familiar Fred Frederick Grand Son Pleasure Sail Sea Side Sixty Trip Whiskers Years Sky Lark
Jigsaw Puzzle (252 Pieces)
Discover the captivating history of Brighton Beach with the Media Storehouse Jigsaw Puzzle featuring "Captain Collins of Brighton, with his family." This intriguing puzzle, brought to you by Media Storehouse in collaboration with Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a classic image of Captain Fred Collins and his loved ones. Known for his iconic role as the owner and operator of the Skylark pleasure boats, Captain Collins was a beloved figure in Brighton for over six decades. Solve this engaging puzzle to immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Brighton's maritime past. Connect the pieces and unlock a piece of history, one charming detail at a time.
Made in the USA, 252-piece puzzles measure 11" x 14" (27.9 x 35.5 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 28cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the legendary figure of Captain Fred Collins of Brighton, flanked by his son, grandson, and great-grandson, as they stand proudly before one of his famous pleasure boats, the Skylark. Captain Collins was a familiar sight on the Brighton beachfront for an astonishing sixty years, running three boats that bore the catchy cry of 'Any More for the Skylark?'. This phrase became so ingrained in the national lexicon that it is believed Charles Dickens himself was acquainted with the captain, having taken a trip on the Skylark in 1867 and commenting on the captain's witty chatter to the trippers. Dressed in his captain's hat and whiskers, Collins embodied the Edwardian era's class and charm. The Collins family's fleet continued to sail until just after the Second World War, with Captain Collins' son, also named Fred Collins, taking the helm. Tragically, two of the three boats were lost at Dunkirk in 1940. This historic photograph transports us back to a bygone era of leisurely seaside trips and the warm camaraderie of three generations of seafaring Collins men.
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