Exton Collection

Heron in the morning mist
Eric Zhang

Exton Hall, an English country house, Rutland, England, 1880s, 19th Century
Vintage illustration Exton Hall, an English country house, Rutland, England, 1880s, 19th Century

Photographs of Gainsborough shooting party, outdoor sporting portraits and group shot. Captioned, Those Idle Rich: The Earl of Gainsborough's Birthday shooting party, at Exton Park, Rutland'

Richard II, Act V, Scene V (engraving)
971689 Richard II, Act V, Scene V (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard II, Act V, Scene V)

Trenton Crackers, 1876 (silver albumen print)
6342458 Trenton Crackers, 1876 (silver albumen print) by Centennial Photographic Co. (fl.1876); 20x12 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Exton display of crackers)

Rivals do not talk to each other
Eric Zhang

Eastleigh SO32 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Eastleigh SO32 3

Somerset TA22 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Somerset TA22 9

Rutland LE15 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rutland LE15 8

Exeter EX3 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Exeter EX3 0

Graduates of 98, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Creator: Burr McIntosh
Graduates of 98, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). US Army soldiers Lieutenant C. W. Exton, (20th Infantry), Cralle, Davis and Lafferty at Tampa Bay, Florida, USA

An African witches dance, 1912. Artist: H Exton
An African witches dance, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Exton House, Rutland, home of the Earl of Gainsborough, c1880. A print from A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland

John Harington of Exton
JOHN second baron HARINGTON OF EXTON courtier, friend of Henry Prince of Wales, son of John, 1st Baron Harington of Exton Date: 1592 - 1614

2654802; out of copyright

John Harington, 2nd Baron Harington of Exton (engraving)
XJF2604339 John Harington, 2nd Baron Harington of Exton (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Harington (1592-1614) English courtier and politician

1st Baron Harington
John Harington, 1st Baron Harington of Exton. Entrusted by James I with guardianship of Princess Elizabeth, afterwards Queen of Bohemia. Died at Worms 1613

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Capturing the essence of Exton, a place steeped in history and grandeur. From the photographs of Gainsborough shooting party, where the idle rich indulged in outdoor sporting portraits and group shots, to the serene image of a heron gracefully gliding through morning mist. The scenes unfold like acts on a stage - reminiscent of Richard II's final moments engraved forever. Trenton Crackers from 1876 take us back to an era when simple pleasures were savored through silver albumen prints. Yet amidst this opulence, rivalries loom large as rivals refuse to exchange words with each other. Maps guide us through Eastleigh SO32 3, Somerset TA22 9, Rutland LE15 8, and Exeter EX3 0 - unveiling hidden corners waiting to be explored. The past intertwines with the present as we witness Graduates of '98 marching off to battle during the Spanish-American War in June 1898. Their faces etched with determination and hope for a better future. Art transcends borders as H Exton brings forth an African witches dance in vivid colors from 1912 - showcasing cultures far removed yet united by their love for rhythm and movement. Exton House stands proudly in Rutland, once home to the Earl of Gainsborough around c1880. Its walls whisper stories of lavish parties and aristocratic gatherings that shaped its legacy. In every corner lies a tale waiting to be discovered; Exton invites you on a journey through time where history meets artistry and beauty unfolds at every turn.