Geddes Collection

Group photo, Millwall Athletic football team
Millwall Athletic football team for the 1895-1896 season, including Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary and Trainer, as well as the players themselves. circa 1895

World Fair - General Motors - Futurama - Bel Geddes
Norman Bel Geddes designed the General Motors Pavilion, known as Futurama, for the 1939 New York Worlds Fair. Date: circa 1939

Major-General Sir Eric Geddes
Sir Eric Campbell-Geddes GCB, GBE, PC (26 September 1875 22 June 1937), British businessman and Conservative politician. He served as First Lord of the Admiralty between 1917 and 1919

Patrick Geddes / Photo
Sir PATRICK GEDDES Scottish biologist and sociologist; active in city planning

Sir Eric Geddes
Sir Eric Campbell-Geddes GCB, GBE, PC (26 September 1875 - 22 June 1937), British businessman and Conservative politician

Ronald Foyle
On guard beneath the Victoria Tower is the custodian, Ronald Foyle. Parliamentary custodians supplement the security of the Palace of Westminster; they were formed in 1932 following the Geddes

engraving depicting Geddes turnip sowing machine. his machine made a simultaneous two-row sowing of seed
5311469 engraving depicting Geddes turnip sowing machine. his machine made a simultaneous two-row sowing of seed and distribution of bone meal

The Ypres Salient before and after the Second Battle of Ypres... First World War, 1915, (c1920)
The Ypres Salient before and after the Second Battle of Ypres, April 22-May 13, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Map showing positions of the allied forces around Ypres in Belgium: French

Countess Augusta Ada Lovelace (1815-1852), English mathematician and writer. Artist: Margaret Carpenter
Countess Augusta Ada Lovelace (1815-1852), English mathematician and writer. The daughter of Byron and friend of Charles Babbage, she devised the programme for Babbages analytical Engine

United Free Abbey Church, Dunfermline
This photograph shows a view of the United Free Abbey Church at Chalmers Street in Dunfermline, Patrick Geddes has sketched directly upon this photograph to show the proposed improvements of a back

Professor Patrick Geddes, studio portrait
Professor Patrick Geddes (1854 - 1932), studio portrait. Sir Patrick Geddes FRSE, biologist, sociologist, geographer, philanthropist and town planner

Jane Geddes USA, 16 August 1993 Date: 16 August 1993

Four men of different ages (verso) and illuminated manuscript with verses from
1195378 Four men of different ages (verso) and illuminated manuscript with verses from The Human Seasons (recto), within decorative borders, 1912-1914 (paint)

The Scotch could not endure archbishop lauds ritualistic practices, and jenny geddes threw a stool at his head
1090848 The Scotch could not endure archbishop lauds ritualistic practices, and jenny geddes threw a stool at his head (engraving) by American School

Woman with the harvest basket (verso) and illuminated manuscript with verses from
1195377 Woman with the harvest basket (verso) and illuminated manuscript with verses from To Autumn (recto), and decorative borders, 1912-1914 (paint, ink and gold-leaf on vellum) by English School

Millwall Athletic Football Team: Lindsay, Gordon, Law, Dewar, Stopher, Kidd, King, Matthew, Graham, Davis, Matthews, Higson, Jones, Whelan, Geddes, McInroy, Saunders, Clark, Rhodes, Leatherbarrow

Scottish rebel against English Prayer Book
The congregation rise up against the imposition of the Scottish Episcopal Book of Common Prayer as demanded by King Charles I and Archbishop Laud

R. P. Bonington. Creator: Unknown
R.P. Bonington. Portrait print of British artist Richard Parkes Bonington (1801-1828), after a painting made c1827-1830 by Margaret Carpenter, in the National Portrait Gallery in London

Sir Charles Hastings Doyle (1804-1883), British soldier, 1837. Artist: H Mayer
Sir Charles Hastings Doyle (1804-1883), British soldier, 1837. Doyle was Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick

Sir Eric Campbell Geddes, British politician, 1926. Artist: Alick P F Ritchie
Sir Eric Campbell Geddes, British politician, 1926. Portrait of Campbell Geddes (1875-1937) who was Minister of Transport. Cigarette card with straight-line caricature, issued by John Player & Sons

Sir Charles William Doyle, British general, 1829. Artist: Henri Meyer
Sir Charles William Doyle, British general, 1829. Portrait of Doyle (1770-1842)

Woman police officer Sergeant Florence Hill, London, wearing the Stanley Uniform introduced in 1919. She joined the force in October 1919

Two women police officers, Bow Street, London
Two women police officers outside Bow Street Police Station, London. They are WPC Ivy Ellis (left) and Inspector Alice Bertha Clayden (right)

Mrs Geddes by Andrew Geddes (1783-1844), engraved by J A Quartley (dates unknown). Date: 1884

Parliamentary Portraits, Rt. Hon. Sir Eric Geddes
Sir Eric Campbell-Geddes GCB, GBE, PC (26 September 1875 22 June 1937), British businessman and Conservative politician. He served as First Lord of the Admiralty between 1917 and 1919

Winston Churchill - Daily Herald Cartoon
THE CRISIS IN ESSENCE Caricature of Winston Churchill and Eric Geddes about national railway strike in September 1919. Date: 1919

Sir Eric Campbell-Geddes - British politician
Sir Eric Campbell-Geddes (18751937) - British businessman and Conservative politician. Served as First Lord of the Admiralty (1917-1919) and First Minister of Transport (1919-1921). Date: 1926

First woman MP, 1919
NANCY, LADY ASTOR Vicountess Astor, standing between Lord Balfour and Lloyd George, becomes the first woman MP, 1919. The Front Ministerial Bench beyond the Table is shown here

NATIVE GROUND, c1937. Poster for a Federal Theatre Project production of Native Ground by Virgil Geddes at the Maxine Elliott Theatre in New York City. Silkscreen, c1937

PERFUME DISPLAY, 1929. Perfume window display at the Franklin Simon & Company department store, at Fifth Avenue and 38th Street in New York City, designed by Norman Bel Geddes. Photographed in 1929

Andrew Geddes (1789 - 1844), Peckham Rye, 1826, drypoint with aquatint

Charles Lenox Cumming-Bruce in Turkish Dress Charles Lennox Cumming Charles Lennox Cumming-Bruce in `Syriac Costume Signed and dated in brown paint, lower right: " AGeddes 1817"

WPA. Federal Theatre presents Native ground by Virgil Geddes. Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of Native Ground at Maxine Elliotts Theatre, 39th St

1958 Creation Life Peers
A page from the ILN devoted to portraits of the first life peers created in 1958 including Baroness Ravondale, Sir Ian Fraser, Sir Robert Boothby and Sir Edward Twining

Future Atlantic Liner
Transatlantic passenger liners will be aerodynamically shaped for faster travel. This vessel is based on a project by American designer Norman Bel Geddes

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"Geddes: A Legacy of Diverse Achievements and Influences" In this captivating group photo, the Millwall Athletic football team proudly poses, showcasing their unity and passion for the sport. Little did they know that their name would be forever intertwined with a remarkable lineage of individuals bearing the surname Geddes. One such influential figure was Bel Geddes, renowned for his groundbreaking work at the World Fair's General Motors exhibit. His visionary creation, Futurama, captivated audiences with its innovative portrayal of a futuristic world. Bel Geddes' imaginative designs left an indelible mark on architecture and industrial design. Another notable Geddes was Patrick Geddes, captured in a thought-provoking studio portrait. Known as a polymath and urban planner extraordinaire, Patrick Geddes revolutionized city planning concepts through his holistic approach to urban development. His impact can still be seen today in various cities around the world. The mention of Major-General Sir Eric Geddes reminds us of his significant contributions during times of war. As an esteemed military leader during World War I, Sir Eric played a crucial role in strategizing operations within The Ypres Salient before and after the Second Battle of Ypres. Shifting gears to arts and culture, Jane Geddes emerges as a prominent name associated with illuminated manuscripts featuring verses from ancient texts. Her talent for preserving historical literature through intricate artwork is truly commendable. Countess Augusta Ada Lovelace adds yet another dimension to the diverse tapestry woven by those bearing the name "Geddes. " This brilliant English mathematician and writer made groundbreaking advancements in her field while defying societal norms prevalent during her time. Lastly, we must acknowledge Ronald Foyle's connection to United Free Abbey Church in Dunfermline—a testament to his commitment towards spirituality and community-building endeavors. From sports heroes to visionaries across various fields—geddess have left an indelible mark throughout history.