Herbert Collection (#38)

HOWARD CARTER (1873-1939). English archaeologist. Lady Evelyn Herbert, her father Lord Carnarvon, Howard Carter and A.R. Callender at the entrance to the tomb of King Tutankhamen in the Valley of

WOMENs RIGHTS: DERBY 1913. Crowd rushing onto the scene at the Epsom Derby moments after militant suffragette Emily Wilding Davison threw herself before the Kings horse, 4 June 1913

WOMENs RIGHTS: DERBY 1913. The scene at the Epsom Derby moments before militant
WOMENs RIGHTS: DERBY 1913. The scene at the Epsom Derby moments after militant suffragette Emily Wilding Davison threw herself before the Kings horse, 4 June 1913

WOMENs RIGHTS: JOCKEY 1913. Herbert Jones, the jockey of King George Vs horse, who along with the animal received minor injuries, when the militant suffragette Emily Wilding Davison

SUFFRAGETTE, 1913. The English militant suffragette Emily Wilding Davison, who died of injuries sustained at the race for the Derby of 4 June 1913 when she threw herself under the Kings horse

WAR OF THE WORLDS, 1898. Illustration from the first serialization of H.G. Wells War of the Worlds, from Pearsons Magazine. Drawing by Warwick Goble, 1898

WELLS: DAYS TO COME, 1920. Illustration, by Frank R. Paul for H.G. Wells A Story of Days to Come, 1920

H. G. WELLS: MEN IN THE MOON. Illustration from the first edition of The First Men in the Moon
H.G. WELLS: MEN IN THE MOON. Illustration from the first edition of The First Men in the Moon, 1901, by H.G. Wells

McCORMICK WORKS, 1847. A view of the McCormick Reaper Works in Chicago, Illinois, looking south toward the Chicago River, as it appeared at the time of its opening in 1847

EDWARD IV (1442-1483). King of England, 1461-70, 1471-83. Edward IV enthroned. Kneeling at his feet are Sir William Herbert and his wife. Illumination from a mid-15th century manuscript

Grantham Hotel
The Angel and Royal Hotel on the High Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire, circa 1925. Widely regarded as Britains oldest surviving inn

H G Wells Lecture
English author H G Wells (Herbert George Wells, 1866 - 1946), the pioneer of English science fiction stories, lecturing at the Czechoslovak Institute in London

Making Hay
A Litelift hay elevator during rick-making, circa 1930. (Photo by Herbert Felton/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Westminster Hall in the Palace of Westminster, London, circa 1930. The timbered hammerbeam roof was constructed in the 14th century and adorned with carved wooden angels

Admiralty House
Circa 1930: Old Admiralty House in Londons Whitehall, built by Thomas Ripley in the 1720s. The area in front is known as Horse Guards Parade. (Photo by Herbert Felton/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Market Cross
The Market Cross in Grantham market place, Lincolnshire circa 1920. (Photo by Herbert Felton/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Hereford
Bridge Street in Hereford, circa 1930. (Photo by Herbert Felton/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

St Botolphs Priory
The Norman facade of St Botolphs Priory in Colchester, circa 1900. (Photo by Herbert Felton/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

US President Herbert Hoover
31st US President Herbert Clark Hoover (1874-1964). President between 1929 and 1933. Date: circa 1929

The Irish International Exhibition - Grand Central Palace - a Worlds fair held in Dublin, Ireland, in 1907, when the country was still part of the United Kingdom

Herbert Smith - Captain of Reading Football Club in 1906
Herbert Smith (1877-1951) - Captain of Reading Football Club in 1906. Went on to win gold for the England team at the 1908 Olympic Games. Also played for Oxford, Stoke and Derby County. Date: 1906

Strudwick as a jumper. Bert Strudwick, Surreys wonderful wicket keeper shows his determination to be fit for the cricket season by taking a leap over the stumps at The Oval in jumping exercises

The Duke of Kent congratulating Sqn Ldr Herbert Brackley of Imperial Airways for being the first recipient, along with eight other Captains

Charles H Kaman receiving the first Ca certificate
On 15 April 1949 Charles H. Kaman, right, received the companys first Ca certificate for the K-190 from Herbert M. Toomey, Chief, Civil Aeronautics Administration, First Region, left, Hal Hermes

Sqn Ldr Herbert John Louis Hinkler, AFC, DSM, RaF, 1892-1933. Date: 1933

Sir George Herbert Dowty (1901-1975) - RAeS President
Sir George Herbert Dowty, FAIa, FRAeS, 1901-1975, RAeS President 1952-1953. Date: 1901

Major George Herbert Scott CBE AFC (1888-1930)
Major George Herbert Scott, CBE, AFC (1888-1930) captain of the R34

Princess Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh at Short & Harland
Princess Elizabeth, followed by the Duke of Edinburgh and E.D.A. Herbert, OBE, chairman, Short & Harland after inspecting Short Solent 4, ZK-AML, Aotearoa II, of TEAL on 26 May 1949. Date: 1949

Horatio Herbert Kitchener (1850-1911) Irish-born British soldier and statesman. Lost when HMS Hampshire mined off Orkney 6 June 1916

Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener of Khartoum (1850-1916) Irish-born British soldier and statesman. Secretary of State for War at beginning of World War I

Herbert George Wells (1865-1946) British novelist, writer and popular historian. HG Wells in his study at Spade House, Sandgate, Kent, c1902

William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke (1580-1630) English poet and courtier. Patron of Ben Jonson, Philip Massinger and Inigo Jones. Engraving

Mary Herbert, Countess of Pembroke (born Mary Sidney - 1561-1621) English noblewoman, sister of the poet Philip Sidney and dedicatee of his Arcadia. Engraving

Sectional view of Radley coal mine, Bilston, Staffordshire, England, showing the engine house, head gear, and shaft leading to the mine which is being worked on a pillar (G) and Stall (H) system

The Return of the Harvesters, oil on canvas. Henry Herbert La Thangue (1859-1929) English painter

Herbert Spencer (1820-1903) English philosopher and writer on science. Social Darwinism. Wood engraving, London, 1897

HG Wells foreseeing things, 1931. Herbert George (HG) Wells (1866-1946), English novelist, journalist, sociologist and historian, author of science fiction novels

Herbert George (HG) Wells (1866-1946), 1926. English novelist, journalist, sociologist and historian, author of science fiction novels

Brandreths horse locomotive Cyclopede. From Engineers and Mechanic s
Brandreths horse locomotive Cyclopede. From Engineers and Mechanics Encyclopaedia by Luke Herbert (London, 1836). Wood engraving

Herbert Henry Asquith (1852-1928) British Liberal statesman. Prime Minister 1908-1916. Cartoon by Spy (Leslie Ward) from Vanity Fair, London, July 1904

Herbert Henry Asquith (1852-1928) British statesman. Chancellor of Exchequer 1905-1908. Prime Minister 1908-1916. Photograph

Herbert Hoover, full-length portrait, seated on sofa, facing left 1929-30. Herbert Clark Hoover (August 10, 1874 - October 20, 1964) was the 31st President of the United States (1929-1933)

George Herbert Walker Bush (born 1924) 41st President of the United States 1989-1993. Vice President 1981-1989. Head-and-shoulders portrait with stars-and-stripes in background

Ronald Wilson Reagan (1911-2004) 40th President of the United States 1981-1989, with his Vice-President and successor George Herbert Bush (born 1924) President of the United States 1989-1993

Presidents Herbert Hoover and Franklin Roosevelt ride together for the inauguration in Washington DC January 1932

Lord Balfours visit to the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Palestine 1925. Arthur James Balfour (1848-1930) British statesman with Herbert Samuel (1870-1963) British politician and diplomat

Britannia, holding her trident, introduces Lord Kitchener to a modestly veiled India. Horatio Herbert Kitchener (1850-1916) served as Commander-in-Chief, India 1902-1909

On the airfield at Amman, Jordan, April 1921: T E Lawrence, Sir Herbert Samuel (British High Commissioner of Palestine), Emir Abdullah. Woman far left, possibly Gertrude Bell

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"Herbert: A Multifaceted Journey Through Time" In the realm of history, Herbert's name echoes through the ages like a sacred chant. Just as Jesus turned to Peter for guidance, so did many seek solace in the wisdom of this enigmatic figure. From the daring heights of the 1922 British Mt Everest Expedition, where Norton and Mallory pushed boundaries with unwavering determination, to his own cricketing record in 1932 that left spectators awestruck - Herbert was a force to be reckoned with. But he wasn't just an adventurer or sportsman; he had a creative soul too. Like Howells composing symphonies that touched hearts and souls alike, Herbert's artistic spirit soared high. He embodied Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw, transforming himself into something extraordinary. Yet even amidst fame and success, Herbert remained grounded. The Bohemians of Chelsea found refuge in his humble presence at Tantivy Towers while Stephen Ward immortalized celebrities through sketches in 1960. His essence transcended time itself - from capturing Boadicea's fierce spirit in 1924 to camping alongside the legendary Mount Everest expeditioners in their quest for greatness. Boston Stump stood tall as a testament to his unwavering faith and resilience. Even when Evelyn Waugh tied the knot, it was Herbert who silently celebrated love's triumphs alongside him. And let us not forget his humble beginnings as Herbert Fudge Newsagent back in 1922 – a reminder that greatness can emerge from unexpected places. As we unravel each layer of this captivating persona named Herbert, we realize that he is more than just a name; he is an embodiment of human potential and resilience throughout history.