Bertram Collection

Brown Bear riding a motorcycle at the Bertram Mills Circus
Photograph showing a large brown bear riding a motorcycle during a performance of the Bertram Mills Circus at Olympia in December 1951. That year was the Silver Jubilee of the Mills Circus at Olympia

Bertram Mills Circus
A centaur style illustration, featuring a clown and a circus horse, adorn the cover of a programme for performances at Olympia, London

Sheriff Hutton Castle
The snow covered ruins of Sheriff Hutton Castle, Rydale, North Yorkshire, England. It was built in 1379 by Bertram de Bulmer, Sheriff of York, as a fortified manor house. Date: 14th century

Bertram Mills Lorry
The Circus Comes to Town! A picturesque setting for the Bertarm Mills Circus, at Maidstone, Kent, England. Date: 1950s

The Wallenda Family performing on the high wire, Olympia, 19
Photograph showing the Wallenda family performing their high wire act, as part of Bertram Mills Circus, at Olympia, London, 1931

Officer and Unicyclist
Police Constable on point duty directing a member of Bertram Mills Circus to Olympia, Hammersmith, London

A Group of the Shore Party at the Winter Quarters, c1908, (1909)
A Group of the Shore Party at the Winter Quarters. [Standing (from left): Joyce, Day, Wild, Adams, Brocklehurst, Shackleton, Marshall, David, Armitage, Marston

Production of Gounods Faust by Carl Rosa Opera Company
Characters from Charles Gounods opera Faust in a touring production by the Carl Rosa Opera Company. Seen here are Charles Manners as Bertram, the Irish tenor Barton McGuckin as Faust

Shakespeare - Alls Well That Ends Well - Bertram: This to my mother. circa 1830

Captain Bertram Dickson on a Farman biplane

The Church and the Coronation of King George V. The Archbishops of Canterbury and York and other prominent prelates
2915349 The Church and the Coronation of King George V. The Archbishops of Canterbury and York and other prominent prelates. From The Illustrated London News, 1910.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

The Church and the Coronation of King George V. The Archbishops of Canterbury and York and other prominent prelates
2915350 The Church and the Coronation of King George V. The Archbishops of Canterbury and York and other prominent prelates. From The Illustrated London News, 1910.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

The Midwinters Day Feast, June 1908, (1909). The midwinter feast at the Nimrod Hut, Cape Royds. Ernest Shackleton is at the head of the table

Ocean liner three books, Titanic, Californian Hull Down
Ocean liner three books, The Titanic and The Californian 1965 by Peter Padfield, first edition, Hull Down by Sir Bertram Hayes, Harland and Wolff, Shipbuilders to The World

The Military Man
The Invaluable Men series'. Portrait of a military man. Artist: Bertram Smale Date: circa 1906

The Lifeboatman
The Invaluable Men series'. Portrait of a lifeboatman. Artist: Bertram Smale Date: circa 1906

The Handyman
The Invaluable Men series'. Portrait of a handyman. Artist: Bertram Smale Date: circa 1906

The Fireman
The Invaluable Men series'. Portrait of a fireman. Artist: Bertram Smale Date: circa 1906

Ocean liners, set of four hardbound books: Leaves from an Unwritten Log-Book by Captain Walter H. Parker, Ships and People by J. C. H

RMS Titanic, table of English composer Archibald Joyce
An important piece of musical and Titanic history, a late 19th/early 20th century oak barley twist gateleg table on which the composer and ?English Waltz King? Archibald Joyce (1873)

Seascape
An oil painting of some grasslands situated before a distant view of the sea, over a row of trees, under a cloudy blue sky. Date: circa 1921

The Becks Of Beckermonds
A landscape painting shows a countryside settlement of houses placed amongst the bend of a river, with an old bridge crossing, in Beckermonds, a small hamlet of north Yorkshire. Date: circa 1919

The Gardens Of The Luxembourg
A painting of the Luxembourg Gardens in France, the creation of which began in 1612, when Marie de Medici, the widow of King Henry IV made Luxembourg Palace her new residence. Date: circa 1915

Park Land
An illustration of a town park, populated by a number of people who are walking their dogs or sitting on benches. Date: circa 1915

On The Seine
An illustration of a line of fisherman along a bank of the River Seine, in France, with an arched bridge in the background

Bookstalls, Paris
This painting shows a row of outdoor book stalls, lining an old pedestrian bridge with side steps in Paris, France. Date: circa 1914

Paris
A drawing of a coach in Paris, with a large mass of people standing nearby. Date: circa 1914

Paris
A drawing of Parisian people walking a pavement and entrance way to the Pantheon, a monument in Paris, France. The edifice was built between 1758-1790, designed by architect Jacques-Germain Soufflot

Ocean Liners - four hardbound books. Leaves from an Unwritten Logbook by Captain Parker, Hull Down by Sir Bertram Hayes, Viscount Pirrie of Belfast by Herbert Jefferson

Advert, Mazda light bulbs and lamps
Advert, Mazda Light Bulbs and Lamps, with circus clowns Date: 1952

Advert, HMV television with Emiscope tube
Advert, HMV Television with Emiscope tube Date: 1952

Tomb of Lord Curzon and the First Lady Curzon. Which were commission by Sir Bertram Mackennal during Lord Curzon's own lifetime. They are to be found in Kedleston Church

Memorial to King Edward the seventh, it is located at the Piccadilly end of the Broad walk in Green Park London. Designed by Mr Bertram Mackennal and Mr Edwin Lutyens. Date: 1912

Bernard Mills and Jose Lennard
Bernard Mills was the son of circus owner Bertram Mills. After his father's death in 1938 he was to take over the running of the Bertram Mills Circus with his brother Cyril

Bookplate Design
A bookplate design showing a small tree, stood infront of some distant mountains, the image is encircled by a ring pattern of kangaroos or wallabies

Bertram Stevens
A portrait photograph of Art in Australia co-editor, Bertram Stevens. This photo was used, in some way as a memorial to him, announcing his death on a publication in February 1922

Winter, Art Nouveau print by Bertram Mackennal Date: 1895

King "Why then young Bertram, take her: shes thy wife (Alls Well That Ends Well), 1920s (colour litho)
2920068 King " Why then young Bertram, take her: shes thy wife (Alls Well That Ends Well), 1920s (colour litho) by Price

Delorme and Bertram (engraving)
2780916 Delorme and Bertram (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Delorme and Bertram. Illustration for Chatterbox (1874).); © Look and Learn

Lady on a Bicycle
Bicycle catalogue cover in art nouveau style depicting an enegant lady on a bicycle. Artist: Bertrams Smale Date: circa 1900

Wayfaring for a Holiday (Bertram Smith) - preparing a meal after a days journeying. Date: 1907

The Art of Caravanning (Bertram Smith). 1907

Midshipman Newcome and Spunyarn drinking Malaga wine
Midshipman Newcome and Masters Mate Spunyarn drinking black strap or Malaga wine at the Navy Tavern, at the summit of Scud Hill, Gibraltar. Widow Cummings brings more wine, a monkey sits on a cannon

Alls Well that Ends Well, Act II Sc 3 (litho)
6022071 Alls Well that Ends Well, Act II Sc 3 (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alls Well that Ends Well, Act II Sc 3. Helena, to Bertram)

Directors of Bertram Mills Circus - Lord Burghley (Hon President), Cyril B Mills, Bernard N Mills, and the late Bertram Mills (Founder). 1949

Programme cover, Bertram Mills Circus, Summer Season 1949. 1949

Lady Cynthia Mosley (1898 1933), second daughter of Marquess Curzon of Kedleston. In 1920 Lady Cynthia married Oswald Mosley, MP for Harrow at the time and later Smethwick

Advert for The Symphonics, a Bertram Lowe Ensemble, Jazz Orchestra, 1925 Date: 1925

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"Bertram: A Journey through Time and Adventure" Step right up and witness the incredible world Mills Circus. Picture a majestic Brown Bear fearlessly riding a motorcycle, captivating audiences with its daring stunts. This iconic circus, known for its awe-inspiring performances, has been enchanting spectators for generations. Nestled within the historic walls of Sheriff Hutton Castle, Bertram Mills Circus brings magic to life. The grandeur of this medieval fortress serves as the backdrop for unforgettable shows that transport you to another era. As you explore further into the realm Mills, you encounter their mighty lorry traveling across vast landscapes. It carries not only equipment but also dreams and aspirations of performers who dedicate their lives to entertaining crowds under the big top. The Wallenda Family takes center stage on high wires at Olympia in 1919. Their breathtaking acrobatics defy gravity and leave spectators gasping in amazement. These fearless artists push boundaries and remind us all that anything is possible with determination and skill. Intriguingly enough, even law enforcement finds itself intertwined with Bertram's allure. An officer showcases his unicycling talents amidst cheers from an enthralled crowd - blending duty with entertainment seamlessly. Journey back in time to 1908 when a group from Bertram Mills' Shore Party gathers at Winter Quarters. Together they build foundations for future spectacles while forging friendships that withstand the test of time. The wonders continue beyond circus acts as Carl Rosa Opera Company presents Gounod's Faust production - immersing audiences in a world where music intertwines with theatrical brilliance. Shakespearean tales come alive too; All's Well That Ends Well captivates hearts as actors breathe life into characters on stage – love stories unfold before your eyes leaving lasting impressions etched deep within your soul. Captain Bertram Dickson soars above clouds aboard his Farman biplane, defying gravity and embracing the thrill of flight.