Leitch Collection

Warlock Knowe, 1872. Artist: William Leighton Leitch
Warlock Knowe, 1872. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III. - I to S, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe. [Bemrose and Sons Ltd

Cecilia Leitch in match against Harold Hilton, Walton Heath
Charlotte Cecilia Pitcairn Leitch (13 April 1891 ? 16 September 1977), often known as Cecil - British amateur golfer. She was born in Silloth, Cumberland, England

Sailmaker William Leitch, in his sail loft in Loch Tarbert
Sailmaker William Leitch, in his sail loft in East Loch Tarbert, Scotland. William is the third generation of sailmakers to work from the old sail loft in Tarbert on the West Coast of Scotland

Cecilia Leitch vs Harold Hilton, 1910
This photograph portrays Charlotte Cecilia Pitcairn Leitch, mid swing, as she competes against Harold Hilton at a golfing tournament

Cecelia Leitch, golfer, outdoor sporting photograph in a bunker, during the match against Harold Hilton. Showing Cecilia Leitch taking a shot, with spectators in background

Bard of Avon, Australian race horse, owned by J and J F Leitch, trainer E J Riley. Won the AJC Metropolitan as a four-year-old. Date: circa late 1920s

Kent County FC Team: Jones, Majoram, Meager, Wells, Brockwell, Hutchinson, Leitch, Buckland, Crawford, Thomas, Dickinson. 1890s

St Bernards Well, Water of Leith, near Edinburgh, Scotland
824104 St Bernards Well, Water of Leith, near Edinburgh, Scotland, (pencil and watercolour) by Leitch, William Leighton (1803-83); 27.6x39 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: St Bernards Well)

Flight of the Queen of James II, from "Illustrated London News", August 3, 1872
Flight of the Queen of James II, from " Illustrated London News", August 3, 1872

A Parkland View at Dusk, ca. 1879. Creator: William Leighton Leitch
A Parkland View at Dusk, ca. 1879. Formerly attributed to Peter De Wint

William Borthwick Johnstone, William Leighton Leitch and David Scott as " The Monks of Kennaquhair" from Sir Walter Scotts " The Abbott", 1843-47

William Leighton Leitch, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
William Leighton Leitch, 1843-47

General View of Guernsey from Port George, 1850, (1946). Creator: Richard Principal Leitch
General View of Guernsey from Port George, 1850, (1946). View of the harbour of Saint Peter Port and coast on the island of Guernsey. Port George here probably means Fort George

The hands of sailmaker William Leitch, in his sail loft
The calloused working hands of sailmaker William Leitch, of East Loch Tarbert, Scotland. William is the third generation of sailmakers to work from the old sail loft in Tarbert on the West Coast of

Portrait of George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron (1788-1824) After a portrait of 1808, 1831. Private Collection

Peter Leitch, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, Aug 1995. Artist: Brian O Connor
Peter Leitch, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, Aug 1995

Benares, c1880. Artist: Richard Principal Leitch
Benares, c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Persian War (1856-1857). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]

Fort William, c1880. Artist: Richard Principal Leitch
Fort William, c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Persian War (1856-1857). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]

View in the Environs of Delhi, c1880. Artist: Richard Principal Leitch
View in the Environs of Delhi, c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Persian War (1856-1857). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

A Street in Sebastopol after the Siege, c1880. Artist: Richard Principal Leitch
A Street in Sebastopol after the Siege, c1880. Episode of the Crimean War (1853-1856). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Flushing, c1880. Artist: Richard Principal Leitch
Flushing, c1880. Episode from the Walcheren Campaign during the War of the Fifth Coalition (1809). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Ruins of the Residency at Lucknow, c1880. Artist: Richard Principal Leitch
Ruins of the Residency at Lucknow, c1880. Episode of the Indian Rebellion (1857). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Memorial Chapel at Cawnpore, c1880. Artist: Richard Principal Leitch
Memorial Chapel at Cawnpore, c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Persian War (1856-1857). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Sweaborg, c1880. Artist: Richard Principal Leitch
Sweaborg, c1880. Episode of the Crimean War (1853-1856). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]

New Assembly Hall, Edinburgh, c1875. Artist: Thomas Picken
New Assembly Hall, Edinburgh, c1875. After William Leighton Leitch (1804-1883). [Day & Son, London, c1875]

Town Hall, Cologne, c1841. Artist: William Leighton Leitch
Town Hall, Cologne, c1841. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXVII, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1931]

Loreley rock, near St Goarshausen, Germany, 19th century. Artist: Richard Principal Leitch
Loreley rock, near St Goarshausen, Germany, 19th century. The Loreley or Lorelei on the eastern bank of the Rhine

The Fraser River, British Columbia, Canada, 19th century. Artist: Leitch
The Fraser River, British Columbia, Canada, 19th century. The Fraser River is the longest river in British Columbia, rising near Mount Robson in the Rocky Mountains and flowing for 1

Riding through the forest, British Columbia, Canada, 19th century. Artist: Leitch
Riding through the forest, British Columbia, Canada, 19th century

Athabasca River, Canada, 19th century. Artist: Leitch
Athabasca River, Canada, 19th century

The Sale Regia in the Vatican, Rome, 19th century. Artist: E Challis
The Sale Regia in the Vatican, Rome, 19th century

H M swift cruiser Inconstant, c1880. Artist: WC Watmough
H M swift cruiser Inconstant, c1880. A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London, Paris, New York, c1880)

Athens, Greece, 1887. Artist: W Richardson
Athens, Greece, 1887. View of the city with the Acropolis in the distance

Bethlehem, Palestine, 19th century. Artist: W Miller
Bethlehem, Palestine, 19th century

William Leighton Leitch R. A Hill & Adamson Scottish
William Leighton Leitch R.A; Hill & Adamson (Scottish, active 1843 - 1848); Scotland; 1843 - 1848; Salted paper print from a Calotype negative; 19.8 x 14.6 cm (7 13, 16 x 5 3, 4 in.)

Drawings Prints, Print, Victory, Artist, Engraver, John Faed, Richard Principal Leitch
Drawings and Prints, Print, After the Victory, from the Illustrated London News, Artist, Engraver, After, John Faed, Richard Principal Leitch, British, Burley Mill, Scotland 1820-1902 Burley Mill

Baptistery, San Marco, Venice. Leitch, William Leighton 1804 - 1883

Reminiscence of the Rhine, by R. P. Leitch, in the Exhibition of the Society of British
Reminiscence of the Rhine, by R.P. Leitch, in the Exhibition of the Society of British Artists

Source Size = 3953 x 2659
" reminiscence of the Rhine, " by R.P. Leitch, in the Exhibition of the Society of British Artists, 1861

Source Size = 3981 x 2512
Julian: a Legend of Ravenshurst, Illustrated by R.P. Leitch

Source Size = 3917 x 2474
The War, Feriolo, on the Lago Maggiore, from a Sketch by W.L. Leitch

Source Size = 3535 x 2342
View Near Ournelo Contrada Di Sora, Kingdom of Naples, Painted by W. Leitch

William Leighton Leitch, British (1804-1883), A Ruined Castle on a Lake, 1881, watercolor
William Leighton Leitch (British, 1804 - 1883), A Ruined Castle on a Lake, 1881, watercolor over graphite on wove paper

Ruins of Castle Acre Priory, Norfolk, by R. P. Leitch. from the Royal Academy Exhibition
Ruins of Castle Acre Priory, Norfolk, by R.P. Leitch. from the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1860 Engraving

SCOTLAND: FINGALs CAVE. View of Fingals Cave on the island of Staffa in the Hebrides, off the coast of Scotland. Wood engraving, c1875, by Edward Whymper after R.P. Leitch

FRANCE: CHATEAU. View of the Chateau de Combourg in Brittany, France. Wood engraving, c1875, after R. P. Leitch
FRANCE: CHATEAU. View of the Chateau de Combourg in Brittany, France. Wood engraving, c1875, after R.P. Leitch

FRANCE: CHATEAU. View of a chateau on the Rance, in Brittany, France. Wood engraving, c1875, after R. P. Leitch
FRANCE: CHATEAU. View of a chateau on the Rance, in Brittany, France. Wood engraving, c1875, after R.P. Leitch

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"Cecilia Leitch: A Trailblazer in Golf and Beyond" Step back in time to witness the fierce rivalry between Cecilia Leitch and Harold Hilton on the golf course at Walton Heath. In a match that captivated spectators, these two legends of the game showcased their skills with every swing. The intensity of their competition was immortalized by artist William Leighton Leitch in his stunning depiction of this historic event. But Cecilia's sporting prowess extended far beyond golf. She fearlessly took on challenges, like navigating treacherous bunkers during matches against Harold Hilton, as outdoor sporting photographs captured her determination. With spectators eagerly watching from the background, she never faltered under pressure. Meanwhile, another Leitch made waves in a different field altogether. Sailmaker William Leitch honed his craft in Loch Tarbert, showcasing his expertise and dedication to creating impeccable sails for seafarers. His sail loft became a hub of activity where dreams set sail upon the open waters. Intriguingly enough, there is more to the name "Leitch" than meets the eye. The Bard of Avon himself had an Australian racehorse named after him - a testament to Shakespeare's enduring influence across continents and generations. The Kent County FC Team also proudly bears the name "Leitch, " representing unity and camaraderie on the football pitch. Their passion for sport echoes that which burned within Cecilia as she faced off against Harold Hilton all those years ago. Venturing northward to Scotland reveals yet another connection - St Bernards Well nestled near Edinburgh's Water of Leith carries whispers of tranquility amidst nature's beauty. It serves as a reminder that even amidst fierce competitions or busy sail lofts, moments of serenity can be found if one seeks them out. Delving into history brings us face-to-face with significant events such as James II's flight depicted vividly in "Illustrated London News.