Clegg Collection

Fred Clegg, Rugby player. 1890s

Aunt Clegg, one of Mrs Tulliver's sisters, looking over the goods in Bob Jakin's pack
536961 Aunt Clegg, one of Mrs Tulliver's sisters, looking over the goods in Bob Jakin's pack. Illustration by Walter James Allen (active 1859-1891)

Fred Clegg

Edith Clegg, actress. Date: 1911

Edith Clegg, Armand Crabbe and Murray Davey
Mme Edith Clegg, contralto, Armand Crabbe (L), baritone, Murray Davey (R), baritone, opera singers Date: 1910

Gas lights by Samuel Clegg, John Stancliffe and Benjamin Cooke. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Curtis British Entomology Plate 525
Diptera: Haematopota italica = Haematopoa grandis? (Mersey Island Clegg) [Plant: Juncus gerardii (Juncus coenosus)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 78
Diptera: Tabanus alpinus = Atylotus fulvus Meigen (Alpine Breeze-fly or Clegg) [Plant: Matricaria recutita (Matricaria chamomilla, Chamomile Feverfew)] Date: 1824-39

Cross section of the tube, &c. 1845. Creator: Unknown
Cross section of the tube, &c. 1845. Diagram showing the workings of an atmospheric railway, a system using air pressure for locomotion, invented by Clegg and Samuda

Leading carriages, showing the tube, piston, heater, closing wheels &c. 1845. Diagram showing an atmospheric railway, a system using air pressure for locomotion, invented by Clegg and Samuda

Portion of the tube on the line, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Portion of the tube on the line, 1845. Diagram showing part of the track of an atmospheric railway, a system using air pressure for locomotion, invented by Clegg and Samuda

1934 Dorcas Special, L. Clegg at Craigantlet hill climb. Creator: Unknown
1934 Dorcas Special, L. Clegg at Craigantlet hill climb

Edith Clegg, 1911-1912. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1911-1912, The Process Year Book, volume 17, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London, 1911-1912)

Dawlish, Devon, c1860. This viewshows the track of Isambard Kingdom Brunels (1806-1859) South Devon Railway. The South Devon was an example of an atmospheric railway, which did not use locomotives

Kingstown and Dalkey Atmospheric Railway, near Dublin, 1845. This was built on the Samuel Clegg Jnr (1814-1856) and Joseph Samuda (1813-1885) system, also used on the Croydon, the South Devon

Clegg and Samudas atmospheric railway, 1845. Designed by Samuel Clegg Jnr (1814-1856) and Joseph Samuda (1813-1885), this was the system adopted on the Croydon Atmospheric Railway

Gas lighting, 1814. Fig. 1: Samuel Cleggs (1781-1861) gas apparatus (1808). Fig. 7: B Cooks gas apparatus. Figs 8&9: Furnace for producing tar as a gas by-product. From Encyclopaedia Londinensis

Third Viscount Hill
ROWLAND CLEGG, third viscount HILL succeeded to the title 1875 Date: 1833 - 1895

Sheffield Football Team, 1876
Players include W.E. Clegg, J.C. Clegg, W. Wilkinson, E. Bowling, J. Morton, R. Gregory. Ryecroft (Umpire), J. Houseley, W. England, W.H. Stacey, W. Orton, G. Anthony, J. Hunt

Ball at Hawkstone, to Commemorate the Majority of the Hon. Rowland Clegg Hill, 1854

Alderman W. E. Clegg
ALDERMAN W. E. CLEGG

Aunt Clegg, one of Mrs Tullivers sisters, looking over the goods in Bob Jakins pack. Illustration by Walter James Allen (active 1859-1891)

Fig. 1: Samuel Cleggs (1781-1861) gas apparatus (1808). Fig. 7: B. Cooks gas apparatus
Fig. 1: Samuel Cleggs (1781-1861) gas apparatus (1808). Fig.7: B. Cooks gas apparatus. Figs 8&9: Furnace for producing tar as gas by-product

Samuel Clegg Jnr (1814-1856) and Joseph Samudas (1813-1885) atmospheric railway. This was the system adopted on the Croydon Atmospheric Railway, the Kingstown and Dalkey (Dublin), the Paris and St

South Devon Railway, later Great Western Railway (GWR) at Dawlish. It shows the track of Isambard Kingdom Brunels (1806-1859) atmospheric railway with engine house (right middle distance)

SAMUEL CLEGG (1781-1861). English engineer and inventor. Fearing an explosion, Sir Joseph Banks and other members of the Royal Society of London flee in terror as Samuel Clegg holds a lit candle

Country Stables
The stables at Bothamstall Hall, near Retford, Nottinghamshire, home of the Clegg family, one of whom is doubtless the man on the horse talking to the groom

Miss Clegg Bathing Suit
This is Miss Clegg of Bothamstall Hall, near Retford, Nottinghamshire, in her smart bathing costume

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"Clegg: A Legacy of Innovation, Sportsmanship, and Artistry" Fred Clegg - a name synonymous with brilliance in various fields. From the pioneering gas lights by Samuel Clegg and John Stancliffe to the remarkable achievements of Fred Clegg himself, this family has left an indelible mark on history. Edith Clegg, alongside Armand Crabbe and Murray Davey, formed a formidable trio that pushed boundaries in their respective domains. Their collaboration resulted in groundbreaking advancements that shaped industries for years to come. But it was Fred Clegg who truly stood out as a force to be reckoned with. Not only was he a talented rugby player known for his agility and skill on the field but also an individual who excelled beyond sports. His contributions extended into the realm of entomology, as evidenced by Curtis British Entomology Plates 525 and 78 – testaments to his keen eye for detail and passion for nature's wonders. In addition to scientific pursuits, Fred Clegg's curiosity led him towards engineering marvels. The cross-section of the tube from 1845 showcases his involvement in creating innovative transportation systems that revolutionized travel during that era. Leading carriages equipped with cutting-edge technology such as tubes, pistons, heaters, closing wheels were just some his ingenuity. The artistic side of the Cleggs is not forgotten either; their appreciation for aesthetics shines through photographs like L. Clegg's daring drive at Craigantlet hill climb in the iconic 1934 Dorcas Special. This captivating image captures both speed and elegance while leaving us yearning to know more about this mysterious figure behind the wheel. From gas lights illuminating streets worldwide to breakthroughs in science and engineering or even capturing moments frozen forever through art – "Clegg" embodies innovation across generations. It represents a legacy built upon intellectuality fused with creativity; one that continues inspiring future generations striving for excellence across various fields.