Dykes Collection

Street map of Nether Hallam
Undated but before 1897 as it shows Hillsborough Hall and grounds which were acquired by the City Council in that year and the grounds opened as Hillsborough Park

Tulipa orphanidea var. whittallii No. 1560. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Eyed tulip, Tulipa agenensis (Tulipa praecox). Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Lady tulip, Tulipa clusiana. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Windmills Near Zaandam, 1871. Creator: Claude Monet
Windmills Near Zaandam, 1871. Following his exile in England during the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71), Monet stopped in Zaandam, a picturesque town near Amsterdam, from May through October of 1871

Dyke breach, 1765-1873. Creator: Cornelis van Hardenbergh
Dyke breach, 1765-1873

Nouvelle Carte des Sept Departemens de la Hollande/ New map of the seven Dutch...(1811-1812). Creator: Jan Gerritsz
Nouvelle Carte des Sept Departemens de la Hollande (...) / New map of the seven Dutch departments. Divided pursuant to the decree of his Majesty the Emperor and King of October 21, 1811

Map of North Holland, c.1700-c.1710. Creator: Nicolaes Visscher
Map of North Holland, c.1700-c.1710. Kennemaria et Westfrisia vulgo et vernacule Noord-Holland tam in minores quam Praecipuas Ditiones...'

Map of the area between Bergen op Zoom and Steenbergen, 1630. Creator: Franciscus van Schooten
Map of the area between Bergen op Zoom and Steenbergen, 1630. Tabula Bergarum ad Zomam Stenbergae'. Showing fortresses, trees, hills, harbours, areas susceptible to flooding

Figurative map, giving an indication of the main dike breaches, etc.: along the Rivers, 1809. Creator: Antoni Zürcher
Figurative map, giving an indication of the main dike breaches, etc.: along the Rivers, 1809. The area affected by flooding between the large rivers

Map of Vlieland, Terschelling and the surrounding sandbanks, 1708 or later. Creator: Isaak de Graaf
Map of Vlieland, Terschelling and the surrounding sandbanks, 1708 or later. At top left the title: Flie en Schellinger stroom [stream], and a comment: Note the cyffers with black

Map of Noord-Holland, Texel, Vlieland, Terschelling, part of Friesland... 1712. Creator: Isaak de Graaf
Map of Noord-Holland, Texel, Vlieland, Terschelling, part of Friesland and the surrounding sandbanks, 1712. Top left, cartouche with the title Texel en Flie-stroom (Texel and the Flie-stream)

Africa, Namibia, Keetmanshop. Quiver trees and dolerite dykes

Father and son, Zuiderzee, Netherlands
A father and son pose for a photograph at the Zuider Zee, Netherlands. The Zuider Zee is an artificially made system of dams and dykes, done to reclaim land

Scenes in Egypt, 1820
The great ruins of the Colossi of Memnon in Luxor in south Egypt 73, raft of earthenware pitchers on the Nile 74, and women carrying water pitchers on their heads 74

Map of Amsterdam, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum
STC121004 Map of Amsterdam, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Frans Hogenburg (1535-90), c.1572 (coloured engraving) by Hoefnagel

Form of Tulipa orphanidea No. 45. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Form of Tulipa orphanidea No. 1561. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Form of Tulipa orphanidea No. 1610. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Rhodope tulip, Tulipa hungarica. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Hybrid of waterlily tulip, Tulipa kaufmanniana x maculate tulip, Tulipa greigii. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R

Hybrids of maculate tulip, Tulipa greigii x waterlily tulip, Tulipa kaufmanniana. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R

Tubergens tulip, Tulipa ingens. Tubergen s
Tubergens tulip, Tulipa ingens. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Tulipa orphanidea No. 702. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Forms of the waterlily tulip, Tulipa kaufmanniana. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Red waterlily tulip, Tulipa kaufmanniana var. coccinea. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Waterlily tulip, Tulipa kaufmanniana. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Sprengers tulip, Tulipa sprengeri. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Tulipa micheliana. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Form of Tulipa greigii. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Form of the maculate tulip, Tulipa greigii. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Tulipa greigii. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Maculate tulip, Tulipa greigii. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Tulipa praestans (black filaments). Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Wild tulip, Tulipa sylvestris, from Persia. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Tulipa eichleri. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Tulipa schmidtii. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Tubergens tulip, Tulipa tubergeniana. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Emperor tulip, Tulipa fosteriana. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Yellow garden tulip, Tulipa gesneriana. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Garden tulip, Tulipa gesneriana. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Wild tulip, Tulipa sylvestris, from Mount Athos, Greece. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Tulipa ostrowskiana var. crocea. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Tulipa kolpakowskiana. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Hybrids of Tulipa batalinii and Bokhara tulip, Tulipa linifolia. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd

Wild tulip, Tulipa sylvestris. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Tulipa montana (Tulipa maximowiczii). Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Bokhara tulip, Tulipa montana (Tulipa linifolia). Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

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"Dykes: A Journey Through Nature's Beauty and Cultural Heritage" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of dykes, where nature's wonders and human history intertwine. From the intricate street map of Nether Hallam to the vibrant blooms of Tulipa orphanidea var. Whittallii No. 1560, this journey will leave you spellbound. As we wander through tulip fields adorned with Lady tulips (Tulipa clusiana) and Eyed tulips (Tulipa agenensis), we witness a timeless bond between Father and son in Zuiderzee, Netherlands. The picturesque landscapes of Africa's Namibia beckon us next, as Quiver trees stand tall against dolerite dykes - a testament to resilience. Travel back in time with Scenes in Egypt from 1820, where ancient civilizations thrived along the banks of majestic rivers guarded by imposing dykes. Marvel at Amsterdam's rich history as depicted on an antique map from Civitates Orbis Terrarum – a city shaped by its intricate network of protective dykes. The diverse forms of Tulipa orphanidea enchant us further; each variety like a masterpiece painted by nature herself – No. 45, No. 1561, and No. 1610 offer glimpses into the boundless creativity found within these delicate petals. Finally, our journey concludes with the Rhodope tulip (Tulipa hungarica), showcasing its radiant beauty against breathtaking landscapes that have witnessed centuries pass. Join us on this extraordinary voyage through stunning visuals and fascinating tales woven around "dykes. " Discover how they shape our world both naturally and culturally – an exploration that promises awe-inspiring moments at every turn.