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Hopkinson Collection

Hopkinson, a name that echoes through history

Background imageHopkinson Collection: First page of signatures on the Declaration of Independence

First page of signatures on the Declaration of Independence
DECLARATION: SIGNATURES. First page of signatures on the Declaration of Independence

Background imageHopkinson Collection: First British country club house; Ham Manor, October 1921

First British country club house; Ham Manor, October 1921
Photographs of Lord and Lady Terrignton at the first British country club house; Ham Manor, Newbury. Lady Terrington is shown with Mr Herden Tebb

Background imageHopkinson Collection: Austin Hopkinson, Esq. M. P. 1922. Creator: Lafayette

Austin Hopkinson, Esq. M. P. 1922. Creator: Lafayette
Austin Hopkinson, Esq. M.P. 1922. Portrait of Austin Hopkinson (1879-1962), British industrialist and Member of Parliament for constituencies in Manchester

Background imageHopkinson Collection: Albion Printing Press

Albion Printing Press
An Albion press by Hopkinson and Cope of Finsbury, London. A very well-made and popular press, still in use amongst artists and printers today. Date: 1851

Background imageHopkinson Collection: Francis Hopkinson 1737 To 1791 American Author Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of

Francis Hopkinson 1737 To 1791 American Author Statesman And Founding Father A Signatory Of Declaration Of Independence 19Th Century Engraving By J.B. Longacre And J.H. Nesmith From A Picture By Pine

Background imageHopkinson Collection: Francis Hopkinson 1737-1791. American Political Leader And Writer

Francis Hopkinson 1737-1791. American Political Leader And Writer. A Signatory Of The Declaration Of Independence. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Background imageHopkinson Collection: Barrow FC football team 1936

Barrow FC football team 1936. Back row: Lowes (Secretary Manager), Hopkinson, Kitson, Postlethwaite (Chairman), Pickard, Hunter, Allcock (Captain)

Background imageHopkinson Collection: Joseph Hopkinson

Joseph Hopkinson
JOSEPH HOPKINSON American judge and jurist who found time in his leisure moments to write Hail Columbia, happy land ! in 1798. Date: 1770 - 1842

Background imageHopkinson Collection: Dynamo machine, Edison-Hopkinson, 1883

Dynamo machine, Edison-Hopkinson, 1883
Antique illustration of a dynamo machine, Edison-Hopkinson, 1883

Background imageHopkinson Collection: A key to the statesmen portrayed in John Trumbulls painting The Declaration of Independence

A key to the statesmen portrayed in John Trumbulls painting The Declaration of Independence
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE A key to the statesmen portrayed in John Trumbulls painting The Declaration of Independence

Background imageHopkinson Collection: Francis Hopkinson

Francis Hopkinson
FRANCIS HOPKINSON American statesman and writer Date: 1737 - 1791

Background imageHopkinson Collection: Mr Hopkinson by R C Carton

Mr Hopkinson by R C Carton
Promotional postcard for Mr Hopkinson by R. C. Carton. First produced at the Avenue Theatre, 21st February 1905. James Welch is shown as Hoppy. Frank Curzons Co

Background imageHopkinson Collection: Henry Jones McCance, DL

Henry Jones McCance, DL 1829-1900 (1896). Wirgman, Theodore Blake 1848-1925. This was no 102 at the Society of Portrait Painters in 1896

Background imageHopkinson Collection: The signing of the Declaration of Independence in Congress, at the Independence Hall

The signing of the Declaration of Independence in Congress, at the Independence Hall, Philadelphia, 4 July 1776
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE The signing of the Declaration of Independence in Congress, at the Independence Hall, Philadelphia, 4 July 1776. Oil on canvas by John Trumbull

Background imageHopkinson Collection: FRANCIS HOPKINSON (1737-1791). American political leader and writer. Steel engraving, 19th century

FRANCIS HOPKINSON (1737-1791). American political leader and writer. Steel engraving, 19th century

Background imageHopkinson Collection: FRANCIS HOPKINSON (1737-1791). American political leader and writer. Steel engraving, 19th century

FRANCIS HOPKINSON (1737-1791). American political leader and writer. Steel engraving, 19th century

Background imageHopkinson Collection: Jacob Litts production of Caleb West a dramatization of F

Jacob Litts production of Caleb West a dramatization of F. Hopkinson Smiths beautiful story of New England sea-folk by Michael Morton. Date c1900

Background imageHopkinson Collection: The British Committee of the inquiry into the breaches of th

The British Committee of the inquiry into the breaches of th
From left: Viscount Bryce, O.M. Chairman; Professor A.L. Fisher, Vice-Chancellor of Sheffield University; Mr Harold Cox, Edior of the Edinburgh Review; Sir Alfred Hopkinson, K.C


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Hopkinson, a name that echoes through history. From the first page of signatures on the Declaration of Independence to the illustrious Francis Hopkinson, an American political leader and writer. His image immortalized in a stipple engraving, forever reminding us of his contributions to our nation's founding. But Hopkinson is not just a name associated with politics; it transcends boundaries and ventures into various realms. It finds itself intertwined with the Albion Printing Press, symbolizing innovation and progress in the world of printing. In 1936, Barrow FC football team proudly donned their jerseys bearing the name "Hopkinson, " representing unity and teamwork on the field. And let's not forget about Ham Manor, where Hopkinson became synonymous with elegance as it served as Britain's first country club house in October 1921. Austin Hopkinson, Esq. , M. P. , captured by Lafayette himself in 1922, stands tall as a testament to achievement and influence. Meanwhile, R. C Carton beautifully portrayed Mr. Hopkinson in his artistry - a visual tribute to this remarkable figure. Joseph Hopkinson adds another layer to this captivating story - his legacy intertwining with that of Francis'. Together they shaped America's narrative through their writings and statesmanship. The engravings by J. B Longacre and J. H Nesmith depict Francis' likeness from different perspectives - both capturing his essence as an author, statesman, and founding father who bravely signed the Declaration of Independence. Finally, we cannot overlook Edison-Hopkinson Dynamo machine from 1883 – an invention that revolutionized electrical engineering forevermore. In all its forms throughout history – be it on parchment or canvas or etched onto machinery – "Hopkinson" remains eternally engraved within our collective memory.