Crofton Collection

General HCC Uniacke, British artillery officer, WW1
Major General Sir Herbert Crofton Campbell Uniacke (1866-1934), British officer with the Royal Artillery during the First World War. Seen here in a head and shoulders studio photo

Four beautiful portrait studies at the Fair Women Exhibition
Four beautiful portrait studies from the Fair Women Exhibition. (clockwise from top left): The Duchess of Rutland by J. J. Shannon, Lady Morgan Crofton by Francis Howard, Mrs H

Crofton Beam Engines, Crofton, Marlborough, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom

Irish gentlemen fighting a duel with pistols, Dublin, 1821
Irish gentleman Brian Boru and Naval officer Tarpaulin fighting a duel with pistols, Dublin, 1821. Seconds and members of the Duelling Society of Dublin attending

The Earl & Countess of Shrewsbury & Talbot wedding, Yevonde
Marriage of the Earl of Shrewsbury and Talbot to Miss Nadine Crofton-Atkins, younger daughter of Brigadier-General and Mrs C. R. Crofton-Atkins of Trobridge, Crediton, Devon

FALL / GSD / 1938
CHAMPION OREST OF BRITTAS Owned by Crofton. Date: 1938

Wakefield WF4 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wakefield WF4 1

Kennet SN8 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Kennet SN8 3

North Kesteven NG34 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of North Kesteven NG34 8

Mole Valley KT21 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Mole Valley KT21 2

Bromley BR6 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bromley BR6 8

Blitz in London -- St Cyprians Church, Brockley, WW2
Blitz in London -- St Cyprians Church, Adelaide Road (now Adelaide Avenue), Brockley, SE London, destroyed by bombing in September 1940. Date: 1940

Brigadier-General A R Crofton Atkins by Percival Anderson
Brigadier-General Alban Randell Crofton Atkins (1870-1926), Director of Supplies and Transport in 1917. He received his first commission in 1889

Blitz in London -- St Cyprians Church, Brockley, WW2
Blitz in London -- St Cyprians Church, Adelaide Road (now Adelaide Avenue), Brockley, SE London, destroyed by bombing. Seen here on 16 September 1940, a few days after the air raid

Thomas Crofton Croker
THOMAS CROFTON CROKER Irish antiquary, author of the classic folklore collection Irish fairy legends : this portrait done in 1831. Date: 1798 - 1854

VIEW IN CROFTON PARK, NEW ZEALAND, 1851 engraving

Crofton Park, Omata District, New Zealand, 1851 Engraving

Crofton Park, Omata District, New Zealand, 1851 Engraving

VIEW IN CROFTON PARK, NEW ZEALAND, 1851 engraving

Painting of British officers and artillerymen, WW1
An unattributed painting of four British Royal Artillery officers, headed by Major General Sir Herbert Crofton Campbell Uniacke (1866-1934), on the Western Front during the First World War

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Crofton, a name that echoes through history with its diverse and intriguing tales. General HCC Uniacke, a British artillery officer during World War 1, was one of the many remarkable individuals associated with this place. His bravery and dedication to his country will forever be remembered. In addition to its military connections, it has been home to artistic wonders. The Fair Women Exhibition showcased four beautiful portrait studies that captivated visitors with their exquisite detail and emotional depth. However, not all moments in Crofton's past were filled with beauty and artistry. During World War 2, the Blitz ravaged London, leaving St Cyprians Church in Brockley as a haunting reminder of the destruction caused by war. Yet amidst these trials, Crofton stood strong as a symbol of resilience. The Crofton Beam Engines in Marlborough, Wiltshire became an emblem of industrial prowess during the United Kingdom's history. The stories surrounding it can not limited to wars or engines; they encompass every aspect of life. In Dublin 1821, a duel between Irish gentlemen unfolded within its borders - pistols drawn and honor at stake. Celebrations have also graced this historic town. The Earl & Countess of Shrewsbury & Talbot exchanged vows here in a grand wedding ceremony captured beautifully by Yevonde's lens. Maps tell us where we are going but also remind us where we came from. FALL / GSD /1938 marked another milestone etched into Crofton's story- an event that shaped its future forever From Wakefield WF4 1 Map to Kennet SN8 3 Map, North Kesteven NG34 8 Map, Mole Valley KT21 2 Map, and Bromley BR6 8 Map, Crofton is more than just a dot on these maps. It is a living testament to human triumphs, tragedies, and everything in between.