Lonsdale Collection

Derby Day - The Olympians
Caricatures of prominent racing fans riding to Epsom in a stagecoach. From left, the Earl of Lonsdale, Lady James Douglas, Sir Edward Hulton, Lord Glaneley, Sir H. Cunliffe-Owen, Hon. G

Lonsdale Road, Barnes, south-west London, with the River Thames on the left and two pubs on the right -- the Bulls Head and the Watermans Arms. circa 1910

Another Derby Derby?
Caricatures of well known personalities of the turf caricatured by Mel before the Epsom Derby of 1928. Clockwise from top left - Sir Abe Bailey, owner of Advocate, Lord Dewar, owner of Sunny Trace

Caricatures at Royal Ascot, 1927
Weighing out for the cartoon stakes at Ascot - and some of the " the heads" whose colours have established a reputation for " showing up" at the Royal meeting

Featherweight boxer Jackie Turpin (left) seen here with World Lightweight Champion Ken Buchanan prior to Buchanans fight against Ismael Laguna Meneses in the USA. 25th January 1971

Main Street, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria
Main Street, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth, near Ingleton, Cumbria, England. Showing the Royal Hotel Date: 1920

Frank Bruno who fights for A. B. A heavy weight title at Wembly tomorrow seen training near
Frank Bruno who fights for A.B.A heavy weight title at Wembly tomorrow seen training near his home today. April 1980 P014305

The Square, Kirkby Lonsdale

Market Street, Kirkby Lonsdale

Kirkby Lonsdale early 1900s

Spring cleaning the play perform at St Martin's theatre, directed by Mr Frederick Lonsdale. Mr. Denys Blakelock and Miss Edna Best, are seen in the picture and the main actors in the play

Frederick Lonsdale
Playwright and librettist Frederick Lonsdale (1881-1954). At the time he was mostly known for his musical comedies, but was also beginning to build a reputation for writing non-musical plays

Sporting leaders during the reign of King George V
Sporting leaders during the first 25 years of the reign of King George V: Lord Burghley, Wakefield, Earl of Lonsdale, Bradman, Hobbs. Date: 1935

R. Collie & Co Advertisement
An advertisement for R. Collie & Co. PTD, LTD, makers of printing inks for all processes, boasting the the best quality of inks. Date: circa 1922

Royal Rebel & Rainbow High Lonsdale Stakes York Racecourse 22 August 2000 Date: 22 August 2000

Portrait of Augusta Lowther, Lady Lonsdale
Portrait of Lady Augusta Lowther, Countess of Fane, wife of the 1st Earl of Lonsdale. Hand-tinted engraving by Frederick Christian Lewis after an illustration by Sir Thomas Lawrence from P.G

Portrait of Mary Isabella Bloxam as a young woman, niece to Sir Thomas Lawrence. With her hair up and curled, in an off-the-shoulder dress

Private Memorial, Old Lonsdale Church, Oosterbeek
The final fighting north of the River Rhine during the last stages of Operation Market Garden was in and around the small Arnhem suburb of Oosterbeek

The Eaerl of Lonsdale (colour litho)
612236 The Eaerl of Lonsdale (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eaerl of Lonsdale, Self-conquest, 14 June 1879)

Cover design, Monsieur Beaucaire, opera by Andre Messager
Cover design, musical score, Monsieur Beaucaire, a romantic opera by Andre Messager, with lyrics by Adrian Ross, based on the story by Booth Tarkington

Grace Cecile Lowther, Countess of Lonsdale
Grace Cecile Lowther (nÚÑáGordon), Countess of Lonsdale (1854-1941), wife of the 5th Earl of Lonsdale. 19th century

Gladys Countess of Lonsdale (colour litho)
612245 Gladys Countess of Lonsdale (colour litho) by Chartran, Theobald (1849-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gladys Countess of Lonsdale, 6 October 1883)

Underley Hall
LLM457791 Underley Hall by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Underley Hall. Illustration for Pictureque Views of Seats by F O Morris (William Mackenzie)

Lord Lonsdale, 1926 (colour litho)
473384 Lord Lonsdale, 1926 (colour litho) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hugh Lowther (1857-1944) 5th Earl of Lonsdale; English sportsman

The Righ Hon The Earl of Lonsdale (colour litho)
612208 The Righ Hon The Earl of Lonsdale (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Righ Hon The Earl of Lonsdale, Horses, 10 July 1886)

The Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race, the Rival Crews (b / w photo)
1056112 The Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race, the Rival Crews (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race)

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England, Cumbria, Kirby Lonsdale, Man in period costume playing tin whistle flute at Victorian Festival in 1987

Milton Keynes MK12 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Milton Keynes MK12 5

Dacorum HP2 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Dacorum HP2 5

County Durham DH3 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of County Durham DH3 2

Cambridge CB21 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cambridge CB21 4

Zena Dare, The Last of Mrs Cheyney, Wimbledon Theatre
Zena Dare in The Last of Mrs Cheyney, a play by Frederick Lonsdale, at the Wimbledon Theatre, SW London. 1926

The Last of Mrs Cheyney, Pavilion Theatre, Weymouth
The Last of Mrs Cheyney, a play by Frederick Lonsdale, at the Pavilion Theatre, Weymouth, also at St Jamess Theatre, London, with Muriel Martin-Harvey, Julian D Albie and Garry Marsh. circa 1920s

Portrait of the violinist and composer Johann Peter Salomon (1745-1815), c. 1815. Found in the Collection of Beethoven-Haus, Bonn

British Heavyweight Champion Len Harvey (1906-1976) - became champion in 1933, won the British Empire Heavyweight Championship in 1934 - undefeated light heavyweight champion

John Reay, Sheriff of London 1814-1815, c1814-1815. Artist: James Lonsdale
John Reay, Sheriff of London 1814-1815, c1814-1815

Caroline of Brunswick, Consort of George IV, 1820. Artist: James Lonsdale
Portrait of Caroline of Brunswick, Consort of George IV, 1820. She holds a letter and wears a blue velvet empire line dress

Lord Nelson 1758-1805, 1934. Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, 1st Duke of Bronte KB (1758-1805) was a British flag officer in the Royal Navy

Sir Humphry Davy (1778-1829), English chemist and physicist, 19th century. Artist: Thompson
Sir Humphry Davy (1778-1829), English chemist and physicist, 19th century. Davy is probably best remembered today for his invention of the Davy lamp, used widely by miners of the time

Study for a Portrait of the Earl of Lonsdale, c1932. Artist: Sir John Lavery
Study for a Portrait of the Earl of Lonsdale, c1932. Hugh Cecil Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale (1857-1944), English nobleman and sportsman. From The Studio Volume 104

Satan in all his Glory... 1792.Artist: James Gillray
Satan in all his Glory; - or Peter Pindar crouching to the devil, sketch d from the peep-hole at scalegill, 1792. To the worthy inhabitants of Cumberland

Sir Humphry Davy, Cornish chemist and physicist, 19th century. Artist: Thomson
Sir Humphry Davy, Cornish chemist and physicist, 19th century. Davy (1778-1829) discovered the anaesthetic effects of laughing gas (nitrous oxide)

Hugh Cecil Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale, British sportsman, 1926. Artist: Alick P F Ritchie
Hugh Cecil Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale, British sportsman, 1926. Portrait of Lowther (1857-1944), an avid sportsman who donated the original Lonsdale Belts for boxing

Thomas Campbell, Scottish poet, (1870). Artist: Thomas Campbell
Thomas Campbell, Scottish poet, (1870). Portrait of Campbell (1777-1844), author of The Pleasures of Hope. An engraving from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen

Humphry Davy, British chemist, 19th century. Born in Penzance, Cornwall, Davy (1778-1829) discovered the anaesthetic effects of laughing gas (nitrous oxide)

Peter Keenan, boxer, with Lonsdale belt. Firhill. 1957

Lonsdale House - Hanham Road, Kingswood, Bristol County, England. Date: 1900s

Devils Bridge, Kirkby-Lonsdale, Cumbria, England. Date: 1920s

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"Lonsdale: A Journey through Time and Sport" Derby Day - The Olympians gather at Lonsdale Road, Barnes, south-west London for Another Derby Derby? Caricatures at Royal Ascot in 1927 bring laughter to the crowd as they witness the featherweight boxer Jackie Turpin on the left, alongside World Lightweight Champion Ken. Venturing further north, we find ourselves immersed in the charming streets of Kirkby Lonsdale. Main Street captivates with its timeless beauty while The Square exudes a sense of community and warmth. Market Street bustles with life as locals and visitors alike explore its vibrant offerings. Transporting us back to the early 1900s, Kirkby Lonsdale reveals glimpses of its rich history. Spring cleaning brings a renewed energy to this picturesque town where every corner tells a story waiting to be discovered. Frederick Lonsdale's legacy shines bright as his contributions continue to shape our cultural landscape. His artistic brilliance transcends time, leaving an indelible mark on generations to come. In this land of sporting leaders during King George V's reign, Lonsdale stands tall among them all. From thrilling horse races at Derby Day to boxing matches that ignite passion within us all – it is here that dreams are realized and champions are born. Lonsdale embodies more than just a name; it represents resilience, camaraderie, and unwavering spirit. Whether you find yourself strolling along Lonsdale Road or exploring the enchanting streets of Kirkby Lonsdale – let this journey through time and sport inspire you to embrace your own inner champion.