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MacDonald, a name that echoes through history and encompasses tales of bravery, adventure, and artistic mastery

Background imageMacdonald Collection: George MacDonald, 1824 - 1905. Scottish author, poet and Christian minister

George MacDonald, 1824 - 1905. Scottish author, poet and Christian minister. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Background imageMacdonald Collection: James Ramsay MacDonald, 1866 -1937. British statesman, the first Labour Party politician to become

James Ramsay MacDonald, 1866 -1937. British statesman, the first Labour Party politician to become Prime Minister. From Forty Wonderful Years, published 1938

Background imageMacdonald Collection: Fighting Mac And The Highland Brigade In Action At Koodoesberg Drift

Fighting Mac And The Highland Brigade In Action At Koodoesberg Drift, South Africa During The Second Boer War. Major-General Sir Hector Archibald Macdonald, Aka Fighting Mac, 1853 To 1903

Background imageMacdonald Collection: Major-General Sir Hector Archibald Macdonald, Aka Fighting Mac, 1853 To 1903

Major-General Sir Hector Archibald Macdonald, Aka Fighting Mac, 1853 To 1903. Distinguished Victorian Soldier. From The Book South Africa And The Transvaal War By Louis Creswicke, Published 1900

Background imageMacdonald Collection: The First Meeting Of Prince Charles With Flora Macdonald In The Isalnd Of South Uist, 1747

The First Meeting Of Prince Charles With Flora Macdonald In The Isalnd Of South Uist, 1747. Engraved By R. Anderson After A. Johnstone

Background imageMacdonald Collection: Flora Macdonald, 1722-1790. Engraved By Mr. Page From A Painting By Hudson

Flora Macdonald, 1722-1790. Engraved By Mr. Page From A Painting By Hudson. From The Book The History Of Scotland Published 1828

Background imageMacdonald Collection: Flora Macdonald's grave, isle of Skye

Flora Macdonald's grave, isle of Skye

Background imageMacdonald Collection: Residence of Ramsay MacDonald at Lossiemouth

Residence of Ramsay MacDonald at Lossiemouth
The Hillocks - the residence of the first Labour Prime Minister of Great Britain, Ramsay MacDonald (1866-1937) at Lossiemouth, Moray, Scotland. Date: circa late 1920s

Background imageMacdonald Collection: Motorists at Brooklands by The Tout

Motorists at Brooklands by The Tout
Caricatures of prominent figures in the motoring world trapped by The Tout at Brooklands. From left, Julian Orde, Jimmy Percy, Edward Manville, Harvey du Cros (founder of Dunlop tyres)

Background imageMacdonald Collection: LADY CLAUDE MACDONALD Nee Ethel Armstrong. Wife of Sir Claude MacDonald

LADY CLAUDE MACDONALD Nee Ethel Armstrong. Wife of Sir Claude MacDonald

Background imageMacdonald Collection: A Christmas Menu by A. K. Macdonald

A Christmas Menu by A. K. Macdonald
A double page spread illustration featuring various illustrated vignettes showing nymph-like young ladies representing various festive food stuffs and cocktails. 1934

Background imageMacdonald Collection: Harry MacDonald - Woodcarvers Shop - Woolmer Green

Harry MacDonald - Woodcarvers Shop - Woolmer Green
Harry MacDonald at work in his Woodcarvers Shop - Woolmer Green, Knebworth, Hertfordshire. MacDonald (a Yorkshireman) came south and brought this cottage for 1, 000 in 1937

Background imageMacdonald Collection: Flora MacDonalds statue & Castle, Inverness, Scotland

Flora MacDonalds statue & Castle, Inverness, Scotland
Flora MacDonalds statue and Wynd Castle at Inverness, Scotland. Date: c.1935

Background imageMacdonald Collection: William Macdonald, British jockey and trainer

William Macdonald, British jockey and trainer
William (Mac) Macdonald (1800-1856), British horseracing jockey and trainer. late 19th century

Background imageMacdonald Collection: The Dairymaids by Alexander M. Thompson & Robert Courtneidge

The Dairymaids by Alexander M. Thompson & Robert Courtneidge
The Dairymaids by Alexander M. Thompson (9 May 1861- 25 March 1948)and Robert Courtneidge (29 June 1859 - 06 April 1939), with music by Paul Rubens and Arthur Frank Tours

Background imageMacdonald Collection: Boer War - Lapel badge depicting Brigadier General Sir H Mac

Boer War - Lapel badge depicting Brigadier General Sir H Mac
Lapel badge depicting Brig Gen Sir H Macdonald, nd. One of 42 photographic lapel badges depicting Queen Victoria, King Edward VII and British Army staff of the Boer War, 1900 (c)-1902 (c)

Background imageMacdonald Collection: Tatler cover - Alister Macdonald and Mary Pickford

Tatler cover - Alister Macdonald and Mary Pickford
Front cover of The Tatler featuring a photograph of Alister Macdonald, eldest son of British Prime Minister, Ramsay Macdonald and an architect by profession, pictured with film star, Mary Pickford

Background imageMacdonald Collection: Will You Be My Valentine by A. K. Macdonald

Will You Be My Valentine by A. K. Macdonald
Lovely double page spread from The Tatler for Valentines Day. A poem is decorated with charming romantic vignettes. 1930

Background imageMacdonald Collection: Ramsay Macdonald caricatured by Autori

Ramsay Macdonald caricatured by Autori
(James) Ramsay MacDonald, the Scottish Labour Statesman pictured in caricature by Autori in The Tatler. Following the General Election of 1924 MacDonald was the first Labour MP to become British

Background imageMacdonald Collection: Fashionable lady hanging up dainty fabrics on her line

Fashionable lady hanging up dainty fabrics on her line
A young fashionable lady hanging up dainty fabrics on her washing line, direct from a bowl of creamy Lux washing suds. Date: 1924

Background imageMacdonald Collection: Helen Macdonald of the Midnight Follies cabaret show

Helen Macdonald of the Midnight Follies cabaret show at the Hotel Metropole in the Hawaiian and Egyptian numbers, London, 1923 Date: 1923

Background imageMacdonald Collection: Macdonald Monument at Place du Canada in Montreal

Macdonald Monument at Place du Canada in Montreal
Macdonald Monument is a monument of sculptor George Edward Wade located at Place du Canada in Montreal. Date: Circa 1890s

Background imageMacdonald Collection: Harry Tate - Music Hall Star

Harry Tate - Music Hall Star
Harry Tate - (Ronald Macdonald Hutchinson) (1872-1940) - English comedian who performed both in the music halls and in films. Date: 1905

Background imageMacdonald Collection: Ishbel Macdonald playing golf on board the Berengaria

Ishbel Macdonald playing golf on board the Berengaria
Miss Ishbel Macdonald, daughter of Ramsay Macdonald, playing golf on board the Berengaria during a transatlantic voyage. Date: 1929

Background imageMacdonald Collection: Four Mounted Policemen

Four Mounted Policemen
Four members of the City of London Police setting off with their horses to present a lucky horseshoe to Miss Joan Macdonald (Ramsay Macdonalds daughter) for her wedding. Date: 16 September 1932

Background imageMacdonald Collection: Jeanette Macdonald

Jeanette Macdonald (1902 - 1965), American actress and singer best known for her appearances with Nelson Eddy in musical films

Background imageMacdonald Collection: Charles Meets Flora / 1746

Charles Meets Flora / 1746
The first meeting between Charles Edward Stuart and Flora MacDonald. Date: 1746

Background imageMacdonald Collection: Ramsay Macdonald Writing

Ramsay Macdonald Writing
Part of a letter from Ramsay MacDonald, British Labour Prime Minister Date: 20th century

Background imageMacdonald Collection: Ramsay MacDonald visit to New York

Ramsay MacDonald visit to New York
Ramsay MacDonald pictured with the Mayor of New York (right) and his daughter Ishbel (left). Date: 1929

Background imageMacdonald Collection: If WInter Comes by As M Hutchison and Macdonald Hastings

If WInter Comes by As M Hutchison and Macdonald Hastings
Promotional postcard for If Winter Comes by A. S. M. Hutchison and B. Macdonald Hastings from Hutchisons novel (1921) of that name. First produced at the Hippodrome, Margate, 3rd August 1922 and St

Background imageMacdonald Collection: Steam Locomotive Exiting the Connaught Tunnel

Steam Locomotive Exiting the Connaught Tunnel, Mount MacDonald, British Colombia, Canada. Canadian Pacific Railway - Showing the East Portal Date: 1937

Background imageMacdonald Collection: Bairnsfatherland

Bairnsfatherland
Bert: " Ere, ave a look at this photo of my bit ". Old Bill: " Hum! Yer likes em plain, I see" The work of Captain Bruce Bairnsfather is brought to life on the stage of

Background imageMacdonald Collection: Angus MacDonald, From Life Models

Angus MacDonald, From Life Models
Slide showing a photograph of a man and a woman sitting together outside, both wearing kilts. Part of Box 366. Date: circa 1900

Background imageMacdonald Collection: In the Lobby of the House of Commons

In the Lobby of the House of Commons
Some prominent Parliamentary personalities pictured in the lobby of the House of Commons. In the left foreground are Messrs.A. Maclaren, J. R. Clynes and Philip Snowden

Background imageMacdonald Collection: John Macdonald, Lord Kingsburgh

John Macdonald, Lord Kingsburgh
Sir John Hay Athole Macdonald (1836 1919), Scottish politician and later a judge. Caption: The Lord Advocate. Date: 1881

Background imageMacdonald Collection: Claude Maxwell MacDonald

Claude Maxwell MacDonald
Colonel Sir Claude Maxwell MacDonald (1852 1915), British diplomat, best known for his service in China and Japan. Caption: Tokio. Date: 1901

Background imageMacdonald Collection: Macdonald DSO, Transvaal Scout Council

Macdonald DSO, Transvaal Scout Council
Macdonald DSO, Hon Scoutmaster, Transvaal Scout Council, South Africa

Background imageMacdonald Collection: When Three ARE Company by A. K. Macdonald

When Three ARE Company by A. K. Macdonald
An amorous couple sit entwined in a boat on a river at nightime while a cupid watches over them to ensure the romance goes smoothly. Date: 1922

Background imageMacdonald Collection: James Ramsay MacDonald - British Labour Politician

James Ramsay MacDonald - British Labour Politician
James Ramsay MacDonald (18661937) - British politician and statesman, the first ever Labour Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, leading a Labour Government in 1924

Background imageMacdonald Collection: Portrait photograph of Ramsay MacDonald

Portrait photograph of Ramsay MacDonald, British politician and the first Labour Prime Minister

Background imageMacdonald Collection: William Heath Robinson with a character created by him

William Heath Robinson with a character created by him
Photograph of William Heath Robinson (1872-1944), from a piece in the Bystander of 1924 which also included some of his illustrative contemporaries, such as H. M. Bateman and A. K. Macdonald

Background imageMacdonald Collection: Water Babies In Holiday-Time by A. K. MacDonald

Water Babies In Holiday-Time by A. K. MacDonald
A colour illustration of a young lady running along the beach with her dog. Date: 8th August 1934. p256-257

Background imageMacdonald Collection: Testing Sound Waves

Testing Sound Waves
Ray Kulz blows his trumpet, Jimmy Noel strums his guitar and George Macdonald strikes the cymbal into an OSCILLOSCOPE to see if sound waves vary. Very much so! Date: 1930s



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MacDonald, a name that echoes through history and encompasses tales of bravery, adventure, and artistic mastery. From the Men of the 1924 Everest Expedition to the Defenders of the Empire in the British Army, Navy, and Airforce, this clan has left an indelible mark on our world. Intriguingly enough, MacDonald is not just a surname but also a tattooed masterpiece created by Mr. Sutherland Macdonald of Jermyn Street. This artwork serves as a testament to the artistry and creativity associated with this illustrious name. The Clan Macdonald stands tall among defenders of the empire - their valor unmatched as they safeguarded British military might throughout history. Their unwavering loyalty and commitment have made them an integral part of Britain's rich heritage. But it's not only men who bear this distinguished name; Flora MacDonald emerges as a Scottish Jacobite heroine whose courage knows no bounds. Alongside her counterpart Charles McDonald, she orchestrates daring escapes that defy all odds – their stories forever etched in folklore. George MacDonald adds literary brilliance to this family legacy – his novels and poetry captivating readers across generations. A true Scottish wordsmith whose works continue to inspire even today. And let us not forget Sri Lanka - Ceylon with its tea plantations and thriving industries where MacDonalds have played significant roles. Among them is Hector Macdonald who leaves an indelible mark on these lands with his contributions, and are more than just individuals; they represent resilience, honor, creativity, and determination woven into one powerful tapestry. They embody countless narratives that shape our understanding of history itself – from conquering mountains to defending nations or crafting masterpieces that transcend time. So next time you come across someone bearing this legendary name - remember their remarkable lineage filled with adventurers like Charles McDonald or heroines like Flora MacDonald who dared to challenge fate itself.