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Broughton Collection

"Broughton: A Tapestry of History and Heritage" Step into the world of Broughton, a place where history intertwines with everyday life

Background imageBroughton Collection: Plan of Hillsborough Park, 1897

Plan of Hillsborough Park, 1897
Image from Sheffield City Council, General Purposes and Parks Committee - Plans and Description of Parks and Recreation Grounds (Local Studies Library 352.7 SQ)

Background imageBroughton Collection: Poster, Ransomes Lawnmowers

Poster, Ransomes Lawnmowers, sold by Broughton & Wilks, Banbury. circa 1900s

Background imageBroughton Collection: Margaret Murray recruiting for the Jacobites, 1745

Margaret Murray recruiting for the Jacobites, 1745
Margaret Fergusson Murray, Jacobite supporter and wife of (later turncoat) John Murray of Broughton, recruits supporters to the cause and distributes white cockades, the symbol of the Jacobite cause

Background imageBroughton Collection: Boxing / Jack Broughton

Boxing / Jack Broughton
English boxer; third heavyweight champion of England (? - 1750); operated a boxing school and arena, London (1742-89); invented boxing rules and gloves

Background imageBroughton Collection: Cheetham Street East, Higher Broughton, Salford, Manchester, Lancashire, England

Cheetham Street East, Higher Broughton, Salford, Manchester, Lancashire, England. Date: 1920s

Background imageBroughton Collection: Huntingdonshire PE28 3 Map

Huntingdonshire PE28 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Huntingdonshire PE28 3

Background imageBroughton Collection: Aylesbury Vale HP22 5 Map

Aylesbury Vale HP22 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Aylesbury Vale HP22 5

Background imageBroughton Collection: Phyllis Broughton, British actress, 1884. Artist: Samuel A Walker

Phyllis Broughton, British actress, 1884. Artist: Samuel A Walker
Phyllis Broughton, British actress, 1884. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume IV, July to December, 1884, edited by Clement Scott, David Bogue, London, 1884

Background imageBroughton Collection: Higher Broughton Kersal Bar early 1900s

Higher Broughton Kersal Bar early 1900s

Background imageBroughton Collection: Kersal Bar, Higher Broughton

Kersal Bar, Higher Broughton

Background imageBroughton Collection: Lower Broughton Broughton Lane early 1900s

Lower Broughton Broughton Lane early 1900s

Background imageBroughton Collection: Broughton Lane, Lower Broughton early 1900's

Broughton Lane, Lower Broughton early 1900's

Background imageBroughton Collection: Broughton Castle, near Banbury, Oxfordshire

Broughton Castle, near Banbury, Oxfordshire - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageBroughton Collection: Prize Animals at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show (engraving)

Prize Animals at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show (engraving)
1052278 Prize Animals at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prize Animals at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show)

Background imageBroughton Collection: Phyllis Broughton and Hayden Coffin in Marjorie

Phyllis Broughton and Hayden Coffin in Marjorie Date: 1890s

Background imageBroughton Collection: Broughton in the Fylde (colour litho)

Broughton in the Fylde (colour litho)
6013167 Broughton in the Fylde (colour litho) by Woods, Albert (1871-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Broughton in the Fylde)

Background imageBroughton Collection: Rosamond Broughton with Miss Gibbs by Madame Yevonde

Rosamond Broughton with Miss Gibbs by Madame Yevonde
Miss Rosamond Broughton, debutante daughter of Sir Delves and Lady Broughton, pictured with her young, Siamese gibbon, Miss Gibbs, who is clinging on to her shoulder in the most affectionate manner

Background imageBroughton Collection: Personalised envelope for a greetings card

Personalised envelope for a greetings card, from Mr and Mrs Ronald Sanderson of Woodside Avenue, Broughton. Date: circa early 20th century

Background imageBroughton Collection: Her Majestys late Visit to Burghley (engraving)

Her Majestys late Visit to Burghley (engraving)
1625222 Her Majestys late Visit to Burghley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Majestys late Visit to Burghley)

Background imageBroughton Collection: Manchester United in training. Roy Keane and Paul Scholes practicing watched by

Manchester United in training. Roy Keane and Paul Scholes practicing watched by (behind l-r: Ole Gunner Solskjaer, David Beckham and Ronny Johnsen. 18th November 1996

Background imageBroughton Collection: Manchester United in training. Players running left to right: Roy Keane

Manchester United in training. Players running left to right: Roy Keane, Ronny Johnsen, Ole Gunner Solskjaer, David Beckham and Eric Cantona (right). 18th November 1996

Background imageBroughton Collection: Manchester United in training. 21st August 1995

Manchester United in training. 21st August 1995

Background imageBroughton Collection: Manchester United in training. David Beckham sprints with Gary Neville

Manchester United in training. David Beckham sprints with Gary Neville. 18th November 1996

Background imageBroughton Collection: Manchester United in their first day of training. 13th July 1995

Manchester United in their first day of training. 13th July 1995

Background imageBroughton Collection: Manchester United in training. 12th May 1995

Manchester United in training. 12th May 1995

Background imageBroughton Collection: Manchester United in training. Roy Keane on the ball challenged by David Beckham

Manchester United in training. Roy Keane on the ball challenged by David Beckham. 18th November 1996

Background imageBroughton Collection: Manchester United in training. David Beckham on the ball

Manchester United in training. David Beckham on the ball, with left to right: Karel Poborsky, Ben Thornley and Nicky Butt. 18th November 1996

Background imageBroughton Collection: Lady Broughton, travelling in southern Africa, poses with a family of pygmies

Lady Broughton, travelling in southern Africa, poses with a family of pygmies. Date: 1932

Background imageBroughton Collection: UK, Scotland, Edinburgh

UK, Scotland, Edinburgh
Scotland, Edinburgh, Broughton Street, wee bunch of flowers from Narcissus flower shop on Broughton St

Background imageBroughton Collection: South Staffordshire WV5 7 Map

South Staffordshire WV5 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of South Staffordshire WV5 7

Background imageBroughton Collection: North Yorkshire YO17 6 Map

North Yorkshire YO17 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of North Yorkshire YO17 6

Background imageBroughton Collection: Staffordshire ST21 6 Map

Staffordshire ST21 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Staffordshire ST21 6

Background imageBroughton Collection: Test Valley SO20 8 Map

Test Valley SO20 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Test Valley SO20 8

Background imageBroughton Collection: Fylde PR3 5 Map

Fylde PR3 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Fylde PR3 5

Background imageBroughton Collection: East Northamptonshire NN14 1 Map

East Northamptonshire NN14 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of East Northamptonshire NN14 1

Background imageBroughton Collection: Cherwell OX15 5 Map

Cherwell OX15 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cherwell OX15 5

Background imageBroughton Collection: South Lanarkshire ML12 6 Map

South Lanarkshire ML12 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of South Lanarkshire ML12 6

Background imageBroughton Collection: Milton Keynes MK10 7 Map

Milton Keynes MK10 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Milton Keynes MK10 7

Background imageBroughton Collection: Orkney Islands KW17 2 Map

Orkney Islands KW17 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Orkney Islands KW17 2

Background imageBroughton Collection: South Lanarkshire G75 0 Map

South Lanarkshire G75 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of South Lanarkshire G75 0

Background imageBroughton Collection: Edinburgh EH7 4 Map

Edinburgh EH7 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Edinburgh EH7 4

Background imageBroughton Collection: North Lincolnshire DN20 0 Map

North Lincolnshire DN20 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of North Lincolnshire DN20 0

Background imageBroughton Collection: Cheshire West and Chester CH4 0 Map

Cheshire West and Chester CH4 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cheshire West and Chester CH4 0

Background imageBroughton Collection: Vale of Glamorgan CF71 7 Map

Vale of Glamorgan CF71 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Vale of Glamorgan CF71 7

Background imageBroughton Collection: Craven BD23 3 Map

Craven BD23 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Craven BD23 3

Background imageBroughton Collection: John Broughton, 1822. Creator: Robert Cooper

John Broughton, 1822. Creator: Robert Cooper
John Broughton, 1822. Portrait of Jack Broughton (c1703-1789), an English bare-knuckle boxer or pugilist. Broughton staged boxing exhibition at his amphitheatre in Hanway Road in London

Background imageBroughton Collection: Jane May actress and mimic

Jane May actress and mimic
Jane May French actress known as Mlle Jane May. Wearing peaked cap and uniform. Card signed and dedicated to Phyllis Broughton, herself an actress

Background imageBroughton Collection: Broughton Castle, Banbury - The Lord Save and Sele, 1910

Broughton Castle, Banbury - The Lord Save and Sele, 1910. Broughton Castle is a medieval fortified manor house in the village of Broughton which is about two miles south-west of Banbury, Oxfordshire



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"Broughton: A Tapestry of History and Heritage" Step into the world of Broughton, a place where history intertwines with everyday life. This captivating poster takes us back to a time when Ransomes Lawnmowers were the talk of the town, showcasing the craftsmanship and innovation that defined this community. Delve deeper into Broughton's past as we explore an intriguing plan of Hillsborough Park from 1897. The meticulous details on this map transport us to a bygone era, offering glimpses into how this park has evolved over time. In 1745, Margaret Murray played her part in recruiting for the Jacobites right here in Broughton. Her courage and determination serve as a reminder of the resilience embedded within these streets. But it's not all about politics; boxing aficionados will recognize Jack Broughton, whose name echoes through sporting history. His legacy lives on as his techniques revolutionized boxing forever. Traveling through time again, we find ourselves amidst Higher Broughton Kersal Bar in the early 1900s. These bustling streets tell tales of hardworking individuals striving for success while cherishing their tight-knit community bonds. Lower Broughton is equally enchanting with its charming lanes like Broughton Lane in the early 1900s. Strolling along these historic paths evokes nostalgia for simpler times when neighbors knew each other by name and shared stories over picket fences. Venturing beyond England's borders brings us to Banbury's picturesque countryside, where majestic Broughton Castle stands tall against rolling hills. Its timeless beauty captivates visitors from near and far, reminding us that even centuries-old structures can still inspire awe today. The mention of Sir Jock Delves Broughton and Lady Broughton adds an air of aristocracy to our narrative—a glimpse into high society mingling with ordinary folk—showcasing how diverse yet interconnected Broughton truly is.