Bushey Collection

Royal Caledonian Orphan Asylum, Bushey, Hertfordshire
The Royal Caledonian Orphan Asylum at Bushey, designed by William Emerson. The buildings is now occupied by the Purcell School for Young Musicians. Date: circa 1905

Maxine Elliott in her garden at Bushey
Maxine Elliott (1868 - 1940), American actress, reputed lover of J. P. Morgan and later, the New Zealand tennis player, Anthony Wilding who was killed in 1915

Royal Masonic Institute For Boys, Bushey, Hertfordshire
The Royal Masonic Institute For Boys opened in 1903 Bushey, Hertfordshire. The school educated the sons of Freemasons. Date: Date unknown

Postcard depicting the Royal Masonic School for Boys was an independent school for boys in England
5616783 Postcard depicting the Royal Masonic School for Boys was an independent school for boys in England. From 1798 charities were set up for clothing and educating sons of needy Freemasons

Steam train picking up water from a trough, Bushey, Herts
Steam train picking up water from a trough, Bushey, Hertfordshire

Bushey Steam Train picking up water early 1900s

Chestnut Sunday, Bushey Park in May Date: 1923

Royal Caledonian Asylum, Bushey
Children outside the Royal Caledonian Orphan Asylum at Bushey, designed by William Emerson. The site is now occupied by the Purcell School for Young Musicians. Date: Date unknown

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County Map of Hertfordshire, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

The Royal Masonic Institution for Boys, Bushey, Herts (b / w photo)
3643203 The Royal Masonic Institution for Boys, Bushey, Herts (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Masonic Institution for Boys, Bushey)

The Centenary of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys (litho)
1039619 The Centenary of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Centenary of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys)

Wooden spoked wheel on market barrow, London
Wooden spoked, iron rimmed wheel on an East End market barrow, London. Date: circa 1950s

The St Albans Coach Route (engraving)
1616389 The St Albans Coach Route (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The St Albans Coach Route)

Royal Caledonian Orphan Asylum, Bushey - Candidate List
Details of boy candidates being proposed for election for admission to the Royal Caledonian Orphan Asylum, Bushey, Hertfordshire. Date: 1908

Royal Caledonian Orphan Asylum, Bushey - Polling Paper
Polling paper issued to electors choosing applicants to be admitted to the Royal Caledonian Orphan Asylum, Bushey, Hertfordshire. Date: 1908

The Elms, Bushey, The Garden Front (b / w photo)
3650619 The Elms, Bushey, The Garden Front (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elms, Bushey, The Garden Front)

James Braid with J H Taylor
Golfers J H Taylor and James Braid who took part in the professional tournament at Bushey 1902

The Duke of Connaught laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Schools of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys at
1599658 The Duke of Connaught laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Schools of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys at Bushey on 12 May (litho) by Wright

The Plot to blow up a London and North-Western Railway Train (engraving)
1106881 The Plot to blow up a London and North-Western Railway Train (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Colne Valley Waterworks, near Bushey, Herts (engraving)
1053779 The Colne Valley Waterworks, near Bushey, Herts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Colne Valley Waterworks, near Bushey, Herts)

The Elms, Bushey, View of the Back, The Hall (b / w photo)
3650610 The Elms, Bushey, View of the Back, The Hall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elms, Bushey, View of the Back, The Hall)

Professor Herkomers New Play at the School of Art, Dyreham, Bushey (engraving)
1626536 Professor Herkomers New Play at the School of Art, Dyreham, Bushey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Story of a Nurse, by Honnor Morten (engraving)
1056298 Illustration for The Story of a Nurse, by Honnor Morten (engraving) by Gow, Mary L. (1851-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Story of a Nurse, by Honnor Morten)

Professor Hubert Herkomers "Pictorial Music-Play"at Bushey (engraving)
1055689 Professor Hubert Herkomers " Pictorial Music-Play" at Bushey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Elms, Bushey, Detail of Garden Front, First Floor Plan, Ground Floor Plan (b / w photo)
3650611 The Elms, Bushey, Detail of Garden Front, First Floor Plan, Ground Floor Plan (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elms, Bushey)

The Royal Masonic School, Bushey (b / w photo)
3104515 The Royal Masonic School, Bushey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Masonic School, Bushey)

Hertsmere WD23 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Hertsmere WD23 3

Watford WD19 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Watford WD19 4

Royal Caledonian Schools, Bushey, Hertfordshire
A view of the Caledonian Schools, Bushey, originally established in 1815 as the Caledonian Asylum. Date: Date unknown

Royal Masonic Home for Boys, Bushey
The main building of the Masonic Schools, Bushey, Hertfordshire. Date: circa 1906

Elstree Hill - High Street, Elstree, Hertfordshire
Elstree Hill/High Street, Elstree, Borehamwood, near Bushey Heath, Hertfordshire, England. Showing The Old Holly Bush public house Date: 1900s

New NFS sub-fire station, Bushey District 34, WW2
With the longer lulls in enemy bombing following the Blitz on London, fire service personnel were put to more productive work in addition to their normal training and drills

Bushey Royal Caledonian Orphan Asylum Boys Pipe Band Date: circa 1905

Royal Masonic Institute for Boys, Bushey - Wood Carving Clas
Royal Masonic Institute for Boys, Bushey - boys stand at woodworking benches in a wood carving class. Date: Date unknown

Royal Masonic Institute for Boys, Bushey - Dining Hall
Royal Masonic Institute for Boys, Bushey - boys seated at tables in dining hall. Date: Date unknown

Royal Masonic Institute for Boys, Bushey - House Room
Royal Masonic Institute for Boys, Bushey - boys sit at tables reading in a House Room. Date: Date unknown

Royal Masonic Institute for Boys, Bushey - Chancel
Royal Masonic Institute for Boys, Bushey - the chancel of the school chapel. Date: Date unknown

Royal Masonic Institute for Boys, Bushey - Carpentry Class
Royal Masonic Institute for Boys, Bushey - boys at work in a carpentry class. Date: Date unknown

Royal Masonic Institute for Boys, Bushey - Cadet Corps
Royal Masonic Institute for Boys, Bushey - the schools cadet corps on parade. Date: Date unknown

Royal Masonic Institute for Boys, Bushey - Assembly Hall
Rows of benches in the the assembly hall at the Royal Masonic Institute for Boys, Bushey Date: Date unknown

Ruins of Fatal Fire, Bushey Heath, Hertfordshire
Ruins of Fatal Fire, Bushey Heath, Bushey, near Watford, Hertfordshire, England. Date: 1908

Herkomers Studio
HERKOMERs HOME AT BUSHEY - the studio Date: 1849

Herkomers Drawing Room
HERKOMERs HOME AT BUSHEY - the drawing room Date: 1849

Herkomers Printing Room
HERKOMERs HOME AT BUSHEY - the printing room Date: 1849

Drawings Prints, Print, Bandit Beneath Tree, Artist, Raphael Lamar West, British
Drawings and Prints, Print, Bandit Beneath a Tree, Artist, Raphael Lamar West, British, London 1769-1850 Bushey Heath, West, Raphael Lamar, British, 1769, 1850, 1795-1801, 1795, 1801

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The French Prince Imperial at Queen Victorias Review, in Bushey Park, 1871

Source Size = 5184 x 3559
Review of the Household Brigade by Queen Victoria, in Bushey Park, 1871

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Discover the charm and history of Bushey, Hertfordshire through captivating snapshots. Step into Maxine Elliott's enchanting garden at Bushey, where nature blooms in harmony with tranquility. Journey back to the early 1900s as a majestic steam train gracefully picks up water from a trough, capturing the essence of vintage transportation in Bushey. Immerse yourself in the vibrant festivities of Chestnut Sunday at Bushey Park every May, where joyous crowds gather to celebrate amidst breathtaking chestnut trees. Uncover the noble legacy of compassion and care at Royal Caledonian Asylum and Orphanage in Bushey, providing solace and support for those in need. Witness the grandeur of Royal Masonic Institute For Boys nestled within picturesque surroundings, offering education and guidance to young minds. Stroll along Elstree Hill - High Street, adorned with quaint shops that exude timeless charm. Delve into history with a glimpse into County Map of Hertfordshire dating back to 1777; an invaluable artifact preserving heritage for generations to come. Reflect on moments frozen in time through black-and-white photographs showcasing The Royal Masonic Institution for Boys during its centenary celebration. Bushey invites you on a journey filled with beauty, resilience, and community spirit – an idyllic town that cherishes its past while embracing progress.