Leander Collection

Leander Starr Jameson
SIR LEANDER STARR JAMESON known as Dr Jameson Scottish-born physician; adventurer and administrator in South Africa

HMS Ajax, light cruiser, Leander class. circa 1940s

Hero and Leander is the Greek myth relating the story of Hero, a priestess of Aphrodite, 17th century (engraving)
3480614 Hero and Leander is the Greek myth relating the story of Hero, a priestess of Aphrodite, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Hero and Leander is the Greek myth relating the story of Hero)

Hero and Leander, 17th century. Creator: Frederick Bloemaert
Hero and Leander, 17th century

Night Action Between The Leander, 50 Guns, And ?
Night Action Between The Leander, 50 Guns, And A French Three Decker

Turkey. Constantinople - Leander's Tower
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Maiden's Tower or Leander's Tower (Kiz Kulesi). It was erected on a small islet at the Southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait in

The Particular Service Squadron, Bantry Bay
The Particular Service Squadron in Bantry Bay, Ireland. Assembled as part of a fleet for Baltic operations, primarily against their Russian counterparts

Leander Starr Jameson taken prisoner after failure of Jameson Raid, Boers War, 1896 (print
533171 Leander Starr Jameson taken prisoner after failure of Jameson Raid, Boers War, 1896 (print() by French School, (19th century); (add.info)

Henley Regatta, 1901, Leading Events (litho)
1628886 Henley Regatta, 1901, Leading Events (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henley Regatta, 1901, Leading Events)

La Course, from "Hero and Leander", 1801. Creator: Philibert Louis Debucourt
La Course, from " Hero and Leander", 1801

Frontispiece to "Hero and Leander", 1801. Creator: Philibert Louis Debucourt
Frontispiece to " Hero and Leander", 1801

Hero and Leander (litho)
5997166 Hero and Leander (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hero and Leander. Illustration from El Mundo Ilustrado Biblioteca de Las Familias)

Henley Regatta, 1901, the Grand Challenge Cup (b / w photo)
1628888 Henley Regatta, 1901, the Grand Challenge Cup (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henley Regatta, 1901, the Grand Challenge Cup)

Tour de Leandre, Istanbul, Turkey - Leander Tower, Bosphorous c.1890

Henley Regatta in the Coronation Year, Two Important Heats (b / w photo)
1600763 Henley Regatta in the Coronation Year, Two Important Heats (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henley Regatta in the Coronation Year)

The Godolphin School Football SXV, including (a) Harry Wearne and (b
STC421751 The Godolphin School Football SXV, including (a) Harry Wearne and (b) Sir Leander Starr-Jameson, 1869 (sepia photo) by English Photographer

"The Siren and the Drowned Leander, "from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy (engraving)
1588836 " The Siren and the Drowned Leander, " from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy (engraving) by English School

Types of the Royal Navy of Great Britain (chromolitho)
1624960 Types of the Royal Navy of Great Britain (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of the Royal Navy of Great Britain)

Hero and Leander (engraving)
2808114 Hero and Leander (engraving) by Keller, Ferdinand (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hero and Leander.); © Look and Learn

The Chinese Question, Views of Chefoo Bay and the Harbour at Port Arthur (litho)
1615406 The Chinese Question, Views of Chefoo Bay and the Harbour at Port Arthur (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Question)

Point Street, Portsmouth, from "The English Spy", pub
3085947 Point Street, Portsmouth, from " The English Spy", pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Pembroke Dock Royal Regatta (engraving)
1608962 The Pembroke Dock Royal Regatta (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pembroke Dock Royal Regatta)

Leander sends a message of love to Hero (chromolitho)
964289 Leander sends a message of love to Hero (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

FALL / BICHON FRISE / 1975
BEAUMONDE SNOWDRIFT OF LEANDER Owned by Streatfield. Date: 1975

LEANDER
Leander, the lover of Hero (a priestess of Aphrodite), swims the Hellespont nightly to be with her, as depicted here : but one night he drowns, so she drowns herself too

HERO & LEANDER HERO & LEANDER
Leander nightly swims the Hellespont to be with his lover Hero, a priestess of Aphrodite, but one day he drowns and she joins him neath the billowing wave

Maidens Tower (Kyz Kulesi), also known as Leanders Tower
Eveing silhouette view of Maidens Tower (Turkish: Kyz Kulesi), also known as Leanders Tower (Tower of Leandros) since the medieval Byzantine period, at Salacak on the Bosphorus - Constantinople

Istanbul Plaza Oteli (Hotel) - Istanbul, Turkey Date: 1940s

Fall / Bichon Frise / 1975
BEAUMONDE SNOWDRIFT OF LEANDER Owned by Streatfield. Date: 1975

Waterfall, c1900 (1935). Artist: Leander Engstrom
Waterfall, c1900 (1935). From The Studio Volume 109. [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1935]

Hero Mourning the Dead Leander, c. 1622. Artist: Fetti, Domenico (1588 / 90-1623)
Hero Mourning the Dead Leander, c. 1622. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

The Parting of Hero and Leander, before 1837. Artist: Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851)
The Parting of Hero and Leander, before 1837. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Leander Swims Over the Hellespont to Meet his Mistress Hero, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Leander Swims Over the Hellespont to Meet his Mistress Hero, 1733. A plate from Le temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Fround in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Some types of model ships. Date: circa 1920s

Cupids mourning tomb Hero Leander
Cupids mourning at tomb of Hero and Leander

Sir Leander Starr Jameson, 1St Baronet, 1853 To 1917 Aka Doctor Jim, The Doctor Or Lanner. British Colonial Statesman And Prime Minister Of Cape Colony

Zimbabwe (Rhodesia) - Street in Gwelo
Black and white lantern Slide of Street in Gwelo - British South Africa.. Part of Box 288, British South Africa. Boswell Collection. Slide number 11

Leander Tower, Constantinople (Istanbul) Turkey, circa 1890. Date: circa 1890

Third Council of Toledo, (589) chaired by Reccared I (d. 601
Third Council of Toledo (589), chaired by Reccared I (d. 601), Visigothic King of Hispania, Septimania and Galicia (586-601). Nineteenth-century colored engraving. Spain

Leander Van Ess
LEANDER VAN ESS German Catholic translator of the Bible. Date: 1772 - 1842

Leanders Tower, Istanbul, Turkey Date: 1838

HMS Leander, British light cruiser. Date: circa 1934

HMS Arethusa, British cruiser, Canada
HMS Arethusa, British Leander class protected cruiser, seen here at Esquimalt, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Date: circa 1902

Picture No. 11674844
Donald Duck Shrimp. Date:

Picture No. 11675054
Donald Duck Shrimp. Date:

Hero and Leander, Lambertus Antonius Claessens, 1800

Hero and Leander, Hieronymus Cock, Matthys Cock, c. 1551 - before 1558

Don Diego struggles with the spirit of Don Leander, Caspar Luyken, Jan Claesz ten Hoorn, 1699

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Leander, a name that echoes through history with various connotations. From Leander Starr Jameson, the British colonial statesman who led the infamous Jameson Raid during the Boer War in 1896, to HMS Ajax, a renowned light cruiser of the Leander class that served valiantly in World War II. Speaking of HMS Ajax, this British light cruiser played a significant role in numerous naval battles during WWII. One such notable event was the night action between HMS Leander and an unknown adversary armed with 50 guns. The clash exemplified the bravery and resilience of those aboard. Leander's Tower stands tall in Turkey's Constantinople (now Istanbul), serving as a symbol of strength and beauty amidst turbulent times. It witnessed historical moments like The Particular Service Squadron anchoring at Bantry Bay or being taken prisoner after his failed raid by Leander Starr Jameson himself. Not limited to real-life occurrences, it also finds its place in art and literature. Model ships intricately crafted depict different types of vessels including some inspired by Leander herself. In Henley Regatta of 1901, leading events showcased exceptional rowing skills while La Course from "Hero and Leander" painted a vivid picture created by Philibert Louis Debucourt. Frontispiece to "Hero and Leander, " another masterpiece by Philibert Louis Debucourt transports us into an enchanting world where love conquers all obstacles. This captivating tale captures hearts across generations.