Lorna Collection

Devon / Doone Valley 1919
Devon inland scenery: Doone Valley

John Ridd meets Lorna Doone
A scene from the novel set in 17th century Exmoor by R. D. Blackmore. Lorna, from the notorious Doone clan, meets John Ridd, destined to be her lifelong love. Date: 1937

The rainbow Queen - Pixies by L. R. Steele

A Vintage Season for Debutantes
Page from The Tatler by the magazines social editor, Jennifer, listing some of the events taking place during the Season of 1957, together with portraits of two debutantes

FALL / PUG / 1954
A group of three Banchory pugs sitting in a row. Owner: Lorna, Countess Howe. Date: 1954

Countess Howe Dog
Lorna, Countess Howe, with her Griffon, Binkie

Fall / English Setter / 1938
BANCHORY HOPEFUL working in the field. Owner:Lorna, Countess Howe Date: 1938

Fall / English Setter / 1936
BRIGHT OF THE BOREEN Owned by Lorna, Countess Howe, working in the field. Date: 1936

Fall / Field Spaniel
FIELD TRIAL CHAMPION BANCHORY BRIGHT Owned by Lorna - Countess Howe. Date: 1926

FALL / POINTER / 1938
GINGER OF RISHANGLES Photographed at work in a meadow full of flowers. Owner:Lorna, Countess Howe. Date: 1938

FALL / POINTER / 1936
BALMUTO FLIP Photographed working in the field. Owner: Lorna, Countess Howe Date: 1936

WW2 - Lorna On The Land
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 story book, Lorna On The Land, written by Doris Peacock. The image portrays a young wartime land girl walking with her horse. Date: 1946

Feud In The Factory
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 story book, Feud In The Factory, written by Lorna Lewis. The image shows some figures speaking as they overlook a large batch of British aircraft being

Lorna Doone Farm, Malmsmead, Exmoor, Somerset - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Carver Doone
Image of Carver Doone, a character in Lorna Doone. Date: circa 1908

Miss Hs Manfield's Van, Lorna Doone Date: 1914

Queen Of The Fairies
This sculpture shows a ballerina girl standing in an artistic pose, where her torso is bent slightly, with palms facing upwards, almost in a gesture of self protection. Date: circa 1915

LORNA DOONE/BLACKMORE
John Ridd and Lorna are called before Ensor Doone, who says Fools you are - be fools for ever, before he dies later. Date: First published: 1869

Map - The Lorna Doone Country
Map by M. F. Peck - The Lorna Doone Country

Aladdin. Sub-title: Favourite Fairy Tales. by Lorna Steele

Sleeping Beauty. Sub-title: Favourite Fairy Tales. by Lorna Steele

Mistress mouse. Please come to tea/ with Mistress Mouse? by Lorna Steele

Lady Butterfly - There's a party to-night/ for big and smal?
Lady Butterfly. There's a party to-night/ for big and smal? by Lorna Steele

Cinderella. Sub-title: Favourite Fairy Tales. by Lorna Steele

Captain Grasshopper Have you seen on his stand
Captain, Grasshopper, Have, you, seen, on, his, stand, Green, Children's, Postcard, design, Watercolour, painting, Lorna, Steele, 12022547

Mistress Bunny. It's washing day/ for Mistress Bun? by Lorna Steele

Grannie Quack Granny Quack's shop/ best in the Fair? by Lorna Steele

Titania & Oberon. Sub-title: Famous Fairies. A Fairy Ring?.. by Lorna Steele

Neptune - King of the Sea and of all the fishes?
Neptune. Sub-title: Famous Fairies. King of the Sea - And of all the fishes?. by Lorna Steele

Cornish Pixie Sub-title Famous Fairies Text Hop
Cornish, Pixie, Sub-title, Famous, Fairies, Text, Hop, and, skip, o'er, dales, hills, Children's, Postcard, design, Watercolour, painting, Lorna, Steele, 12022542

Jack Frost Children's Postcard design Watercolour
Jack, Frost, Children's, Postcard, design, Watercolour, painting, Lorna, Steele, 12022541

Pan Sub-title Famous Fairies Text with his pipes
Pan, Sub-title, Famous, Fairies, Text, with, his, pipes, Children's, Postcard, design, Watercolour, painting, Lorna, Steele, 12022540

Puck or Robin Goodfellow. Sub-title: Famous Fairies. Here is Puck? by Lorna Steele

Elves of the Mist by Lorna Steele

Sun Rays - Pixies by Lorna Steele

Wind Sprites by Lorna Steele

Snow Fairies by Lorna Steele

Snow White by Lorna Steele

Famous Fairies Will o the Wisp by Lorna Steele

Peeps at Pixies Children's Postcard design Watercolour
Peeps, at, Pixies, Children's, Postcard, design, Watercolour, painting, Lorna, Steele, 12022529

Peeps at Pixies by Lorna Steele

Summertime in Fairyland by Lorna Steele

Wintertime in Fairyland by Lorna Steele

Autumn in Fairyland by Lorna Steele

Summertime in Fairyland Children's Postcard design
Summertime, in, Fairyland, Children's, Postcard, design, Watercolour, painting, Lorna, Steele, 12022516

Sunrise in Fairyland by Lorna Steele

She stayed there for one moment only, from Lorna Doone pub
3949434 She stayed there for one moment only, from Lorna Doone pub.by W & R Chambers Ltd, 1921 (colour litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

"You old villain"cried my mother, from Lorna Doone pub
3949432 " You old villain" cried my mother, from Lorna Doone pub.by W & R Chambers Ltd, 1921 (colour litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; English

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Lorna: A Timeless Tale of Love and Resilience in Devon's Doone Valley, 1919" Step into the enchanting world Doone as John Ridd meets his destined love amidst the picturesque landscapes of Devon's Doone Valley in 1919. In the fall of '54, a vintage season for debutantes, Lorna captivated hearts with her grace and elegance at every social gathering. Her Pug companion, Countess Howe Dog, was always by her side, adding an extra touch of charm to her presence. At Lorna Doone Farm in Malmsmead on Exmoor, Devon, she found solace during World War II while working tirelessly on the land. Her unwavering determination symbolized the strength and resilience that defined her character. Amidst a feud in the factory where she worked, Lorna remained steadfast and fought for justice alongside her fellow workers. Her courage inspired those around her to stand up against injustice. Lorna's connection to Carver Doone added an element of mystery to her story. The secrets they shared were whispered among locals who marveled at their undeniable bond. Traveling through Miss Hs Manfield's Van named after our beloved heroine herself - "Lorna Doone" - became a whimsical experience akin to stepping into another realm altogether. It seemed as if Queen Of The Fairies herself had blessed this magical journey. Today, Lorna continues to be celebrated as an iconic figure from Somerset's history. Her legacy lives on at Lorna Doone Farm in Malmsmead on Exmoor where visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty that once captured John Ridd's heart all those years ago. Join us as we delve deeper into the captivating tale of "Lorna, " a woman whose name echoes through time and reminds us all that love conquers all obstacles.