Archdale Collection

Preliminary layout and development plan of the Manor Estate Housing Scheme, 1924
Sheffield City Council, Estates Committee.Original dimensions: 93 x 79 cm.Sheffield Local Studies Library:s (13) 4 L

Sir Archdale Wilson, 1st Baronet, British soldier
Vintage 19th century photograph: Sir Archdale Wilson, 1st Baronet (1803 - 9 May 1874) was a distinguished soldier in the British Indian Army, who fought at the siege of Bharatpur in 1825-6

Second Officer H. E. Archdale, better known as Betty Archdale
Second Officer H.E. Archdale, better known as Betty Archdale, who is in charge of the party of Wrens serving in Singapore

Wycombe HP11 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wycombe HP11 2

John Archdale, colonial governor in the Carolinas
Governor Archdales address to the colonial Carolina Assembly, 1696. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

General Sir Archdale Wilson 1803-1874 British General From A 19Th Century Print

An 18th century Mortgage Bond from Mr William Cupper to Archdale Williams. Date: 1762

Miss Angel Archdale as a land girl
Miss Angel Archdale, only daughter of Brigadier-General Archdale, C.B. who was busily engaged in farm work in the Cotswolds during the First World War

England polo team arrive in the USA, 1914
The famous British polo team that won the International Polo Cup (Westchester Cup) in 1914. Team includes: Vivian Noverre Lockett (1880-1962), Major Frederick W

Archdale Wilson - 3
General sir ARCHDALE WILSON military commander Date: 1803 - 1874

Archdale Wilson - 2
General sir ARCHDALE WILSON military commander Date: 1803 - 1874

Archdale Wilson - 1
General sir ARCHDALE WILSON military commander Date: 1803 - 1874

Castle Archdale on Lough Erne, Co. Fermanagh. Danby, Francis 1793 - 1861

Sir Edward Mervyn Archdale, PC, DL 1853 - 1943 (1928). Lavery, Sir John 1856-1941. Date: 1928

CAROLINA: HISTORY, 1707. A New Description of that Fertile and Pleasant Province of Carolina, by John Archdale. Published at London, 1707

Womens cricket tour, 1935
English women cricketers touring Australia in 1935. The bottom right picture shows the England captain, Miss Betty Archdale adjusting her shin pads during practice

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"Archdale: A Tapestry of History and Legacy" Step into the world of Archdale, a place where history intertwines with ambition. In 1924, the preliminary layout and development plan of the Manor Estate Housing Scheme took shape, setting the stage for a thriving community. But Archdale's story goes beyond bricks and mortar. Sir Archdale Wilson, 1st Baronet, left an indelible mark on British military history as a distinguished soldier. His name echoes through time alongside Wycombe HP11 2 Map - a testament to his influence in shaping this region. Delving further back in time, an 18th-century Mortgage Bond reveals the financial intricacies that once governed this land. Miss Angel Archdale emerges as a symbol of resilience during her days as a land girl - embodying strength amidst adversity. Across continents, England's polo team arrived in the USA in 1914, showcasing their sporting prowess. Among them was one who bore the name Archdale Wilson - not just once but thrice. Each generation leaving its own unique imprint upon history. But it is not only soldiers and athletes who have etched themselves into Archdale's narrative. Second Officer H. E. Archdale, affectionately known as Betty Archdale, broke barriers with her pioneering spirit. Traveling even further back in time brings us to John Archdale - colonial governor in the Carolinas whose leadership shaped communities across oceans. And finally we encounter General Sir Archdale Wilson (1803-1874), immortalized within a 19th-century print capturing his essence as a British general commanding respect on battlefields far from home. Archdale stands today as more than just a name; it represents generations united by their shared heritage and aspirations for progress, and is here that stories converge to create an intricate tapestry woven with courage, determination, and triumphs that resonate throughout time.