Melton Collection

Pork Pie Shop 1960S
Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe, renowned for its Melton Mowbray pork pies, named after the town of Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England

The Melton Breakfast by Sir Francis Grant
A rare mezzotint of High Leicestershire Lights of the past enjoying breakfast before a hunt. From left to right are Massey Stanley, the Earl of Wilton, Count Matuszevic, Lord Gardner

Railway Sleeper - Melton Mowbray Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing Hunstman taking a nap with his foxhound at Melton Mowbray Station! Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Cluniac Monk
Cluniac monk of Melton Mowbray, England, with his cowl

Margery Crandon 7
Spirit photo of controversial American medium Margery, with alleged spirit faces. Few today would attempt a defence of Margery - writes investigator J Gordon Melton

Pe Class / Melton Mobray
Physical Exercise - Fitness class in progress at Sarson School for Girls, Melton Mowbray

Melton LE14 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Melton LE14 2

In Realms of Fancy, 1898, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
In Realms of Fancy, 1898, (c1902). After a painting in the Tate Gallery, London. From The Nations Pictures. A selection from the finest modern paintings in the public picture galleries of Great

English Cluniac Monk
A CLUNIAC MONK of Melton Mowbray, England, depicted without his cowl

Melton Mowbray Hunt Ball, 1920
View of the Melton Mowbray Hunt Ball, in the Corn Exchange, Melton Mowbray, 1920. Date: 1920

Burning the Farm of a Treacherous Burgher, 1901. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II
Burning the Farm of a Treacherous Burgher, 1901. During Peace talks of February 1901, Kitchner declared he would stop his troops burning farms if Louis Botha instructed the Boers to stop using them

The Ashanti Expedition, 1873-74: Sir Garnet Wolseley entering Kumasi, February 4, 1874, (1901). General Sir Garnet Wolseley (1833-1914) led the British campaign against the forces of Kofi Karikari

Melton Mowbray Thorpe End early 1900s

Thorpe End, Melton Mowbray

Melton Mowbray Cheapside probably 1940s

Cheapside, Melton Mowbray 1930's

The Melton Hunt
Reproduction of a painting by Sir Francis Grant (1803-1878) of the Melton Hunt. Grant went on to be a celebrated portraitist. Date: circa 1830s

A Meet of the Quorn Hounds at Brooksby, near Melton, Leicestershire (engraving)
1058649 A Meet of the Quorn Hounds at Brooksby, near Melton, Leicestershire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Meet of the Quorn Hounds at Brooksby)

The Right Hon Lord Hastings (colour litho)
612793 The Right Hon Lord Hastings (colour litho) by Prosperi, Liborio (1854-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Hon Lord Hastings, Melton, 24 July 1886, Vanity Fair)

Arrest of one of the Illustrated London Newss special artists, Melton Prior, at Ragusa (Dubrovnik) by Austrian police where he was detained a short time. Date: 1875

Removal of a Chapel at Melton, near Woodbridge, Suffolk (engraving)
1619826 Removal of a Chapel at Melton, near Woodbridge, Suffolk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Removal of a Chapel at Melton, near Woodbridge, Suffolk)

Members of the New Parliament (engraving)
1047896 Members of the New Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New Parliament)

A Trip to Leicestershire, or the Melton Mowbray Panorama, 1820 (colour litho)
1038442 A Trip to Leicestershire, or the Melton Mowbray Panorama, 1820 (colour litho) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Trip to Leicestershire)

Members of the House of Commons who did not sit in the Last Parliament (b / w photo)
1600631 Members of the House of Commons who did not sit in the Last Parliament (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Top hat, British, ca. 1885. Creator: Melton
Top hat, British, ca. 1885

Milton Keynes MK14 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Milton Keynes MK14 6

Melton LE14 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Melton LE14 4

Melton LE14 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Melton LE14 3

Suffolk Coastal IP12 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Suffolk Coastal IP12 1

East Riding of Yorkshire HU14 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of East Riding of Yorkshire HU14 3

The Surrender of Kroonstadt: Troops Marching Past Lord Roberts and Staff, 1901. Creator
The Surrender of Kroonstadt: Troops Marching Past Lord Roberts and Staff, 1901. Kroonstad - temporary capital of the Orange Free State - was surrendered to the British on the 11th May, 1900

Lord Roberts and His Staff Watching the Boers Retreat from Zand River; General French in Pursuit on the Extreme Left, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

The Reddersburg Mishap: Men of the Irish Rifles and Mounted Infantry Delivering Up Their Arms, 1901. Troops led by General Christiaan de Wet attacked a convoy of 600 of the Royal Irish Rifles

In Beleaguered Ladysmith - Watching for Buller from Observation Hill, 1900. Creator
In Beleaguered Ladysmith - Watching for Buller from Observation Hill, 1900. British surveillance from Observation hill in Spoin kop during the Second Boer War

Dreams, late 19th century, (c1930). Creator: Samuel Melton Fisher
Dreams, late 19th century, (c1930). Sleeping woman, with a harp player in the background. Painting, also known as E dolce dormire, (It is Sweet to Sleep), in the Gallery Oldham, Greater Manchester

Barbara and Margaret, 1922. Creator: Samuel Melton Fisher
Barbara and Margaret, 1922. Portrait of two girls. From " Bibbys Annual 1922", edited by Joseph Bibby. [J. Bibby & Sons, London, 1922]

Melton Prior, (1845-1910), English artist and war correspondent, 1893
Melton Prior (1845-1910), English artist and war correspondent for The Illustrated London News from the early 1870s until 1904, (1893)

A First Rate Workman of Melton, 1906. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
A First Rate Workman of Melton. An English hunting scene after an original work by Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851). From the Connoisseur VOL. XV, 1906

House-to-house visitation during the plague in Bombay, India, 1898. Artist: Melton Prior
House-to-house visitation during the plague in Bombay, India, 1898. The president of the local committee and an indian doctor on their daily round in the native quarter

The Melton horse show, judging the hunters, c1880-1940. Artist: Cuthbert Bradley
The Melton horse show, judging the hunters, c1880-1940

Edward Melton surrounded personifications Title page
Edward Melton surrounded by personifications Title page for: E. Melton, Rare and memorable sea and country voyages, 1681, The writer Edward Melton (pseudonym for Godofridus van Broekhuizen)

In search of Dacoits. Pencil sketch by Melton Prior, 1885 (c). Interview between Capt Woodward and a native chief. Associated with the 3rd Burma War. Date: circa 1855

Boer War Reporting
BOER WAR : War correspondent Melton Prior making sketches of the fighting at Nicholsons Nek, 30th October 1899. Date: 30th October 1899

Advert for Ch. Lalanne womens hairstyles 1909
Elegant hairstyles for the evening wear, with accessories placed on one side and at back. 1909

Illustration, The Corinthians at Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, starting to join the Hunt. Date: 1832

Bridge over the River Wreak, Frisby on the Wreake, Melton Mowbray, near Asfordby, Leicestershire, England. Date: 1905

the Messengers Coming to Job from the Picture by Mr
" the Messengers Coming to Job" from the Picture by Mr. S. Melton Fisher which Gained the Royal Acedemy Gold Medal, 1881

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Removal of a Chapel at Melton, Near Woodbridge, Suffolk

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"Melton: A Journey Through Time and Flavor" Step back in time to the 1960s, where the aroma of freshly baked pork pies fills the air at the iconic Pork Pie Shop in Melton. This quaint town has a rich history that stretches far beyond its culinary delights. Intriguingly, Melton was once home to a Cluniac Monk, who sought solace within its peaceful surroundings. The presence of this spiritual figure adds an air of mystique to this charming town. Speaking of traditions, one cannot forget "The Melton Breakfast" by Sir Francis Grant. This renowned painting captures the essence of a hearty morning meal enjoyed by locals for generations. As you wander through Melton Mowbray Station, take note of the railway sleeper that stands as a testament to its transportation heritage. It whispers tales of journeys taken and memories made on these very tracks. Delve into Margery Crandon's intriguing story - she was known as "Margery Medium, " captivating audiences with her supernatural abilities during séances held in Melton. Her enigmatic presence still lingers in the town's folklore. On another note, let's not overlook physical education. Picture yourself participating in PE class at Melton Mobray; laughter echoes across fields as friendships are forged through shared activities and healthy competition. Immerse yourself further into fantasy with "In Realms of Fancy. " This enchanting book transports readers to worlds unknown – perhaps even inspiring dreams that were later brought to life within these very streets. Navigate your way around with ease using the detailed map labeled 'Melton LE14 ' Discover hidden gems tucked away amidst picturesque landscapes and uncover secrets only locals know about. Travel back centuries ago when an English Cluniac Monk roamed these lands, leaving behind traces of his existence etched into history books forevermore. His legacy lives on through stories passed down from generation to generation.