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Milne Collection

Milne, a name that resonates with various notable events and individuals throughout history

Background imageMilne Collection: Notables assembled in the Abbey annexe at 1937 Coronation

Notables assembled in the Abbey annexe at 1937 Coronation
Ecclesiastics, distinguished officers of state and regalia bearers awaiting the arrival of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in the tapestried hall of the temporary annexe of Westminster Abbey

Background imageMilne Collection: Milne / Aston Villa F ball

Milne / Aston Villa F ball
Dr V E Milne, player for Aston Villa

Background imageMilne Collection: A. A. Milne with Christopher Robin

A. A. Milne with Christopher Robin
Alan Alexander Milne (1882 - 1956), British author and playwright, pictured with his son, Christopher Robin Milne (1920 - 1996), the inspiration for his famous Winnie the Pooh books

Background imageMilne Collection: Milnes-Daimler 30 HP Omnibus, 1910

Milnes-Daimler 30 HP Omnibus, 1910
Seen here as a publicity bus

Background imageMilne Collection: Rover car with fitted Coal-Gas installation

Rover car with fitted Coal-Gas installation
A Rover car fitted with a neatly made coal-gas installation. The gas bolster originated by Wood-Milne Ltd. was a recepticle built along the lines of a pneumatic tyre

Background imageMilne Collection: James Lees-Milne

James Lees-Milne Writer

Background imageMilne Collection: The Perfect Alibi, Holyoke, MA, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

The Perfect Alibi, Holyoke, MA, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
The Perfect Alibi, Holyoke, MA, [193-]. Mt. Park Casino...The Perfect Alibi - Thrilling Mystery Drama in 3 Acts - by A.A. Milne'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageMilne Collection: The Perfect Alibi, Holyoke, MA, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

The Perfect Alibi, Holyoke, MA, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
The Perfect Alibi, Holyoke, MA, [193-]. Mt. Park Casino...The Perfect Alibi - Thrilling Mystery Drama in 3 Acts - by A.A. Milne'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageMilne Collection: The Ivory Door, Cleveland, OH, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

The Ivory Door, Cleveland, OH, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
The Ivory Door, Cleveland, OH, [193-]. The Works Progress Administration in Ohio - Presents - the Federal Theatre for Youth - in - The Ivory Door [by A. A. Milne]

Background imageMilne Collection: The Ivory Door, Cleveland, OH, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

The Ivory Door, Cleveland, OH, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
The Ivory Door, Cleveland, OH, [193-]. The Works Progress Administration in Ohio - Presents - the Federal Theatre for Youth - in - The Ivory Door [by A. A. Milne]

Background imageMilne Collection: Unveiling of the World War 2 memorial at Paddington Station, 1949

Unveiling of the World War 2 memorial at Paddington Station, 1949
On the 11th November 1949 the war memorial at Paddington which was erected following the First World War, was again the focus of a moving ceremony when a new plaque was unveiled by former GWR General

Background imageMilne Collection: A view of the new ballroom at Claridges Hotel as designed by Oswald P. Milne, 1933

A view of the new ballroom at Claridges Hotel as designed by Oswald P. Milne, 1933. The ballroom of Claridges Hotel as designed by Oswald Partridge Milne (1881-1968). From The Studio Volume 105

Background imageMilne Collection: Queen Victoria with the children of the Duke and Duchess of York, 1901. Artist: Robert Milne

Queen Victoria with the children of the Duke and Duchess of York, 1901. Artist: Robert Milne
Queen Victoria with the children of the Duke and Duchess of York, c1900. The Queen (1819-1901) with her great-grandchildren, the children of her grandson Prince George

Background imageMilne Collection: Sunderland and Preston footballers playing billiards

Sunderland and Preston footballers playing billiards
Sunderland and Preston North End footballers playing billiards after the FA Cup Final 1937. L-R Beresford, Gurney, Tremelling, Carter, Dougal and Milne Date: 1937

Background imageMilne Collection: A A Milne, English author

A A Milne, English author, by Imre Laszlo Unvardy aka Spy Junr Date: 1927

Background imageMilne Collection: Men and women's rubber heel tips that were easily fixed to the shoe. Date: 1904

Men and women's rubber heel tips that were easily fixed to the shoe. Date: 1904

Background imageMilne Collection: Kenneth Milne

Kenneth Milne Scotland & Heriots F.P. Rugby Union 09 February 1993 Date: 09 February 1993

Background imageMilne Collection: Still life with Herring, Pot, Jug and Measure, 1908 (oil on canvas)

Still life with Herring, Pot, Jug and Measure, 1908 (oil on canvas)
650786 Still life with Herring, Pot, Jug and Measure, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Ramsey, Milne (1847-1915); 46.3x61.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Background imageMilne Collection: Pink Roses, (oil on canvas)

Pink Roses, (oil on canvas)
822895 Pink Roses, (oil on canvas) by Curzon, Paul Alfred de (1820-95); 68.9x122.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pink Roses. Milne Ramsey (1847-1915). Oil on canvas

Background imageMilne Collection: Advert for Kendal, Milne and Co. tailor-mades 1897

Advert for Kendal, Milne and Co. tailor-mades 1897
Ladies tailor-made garments and girls knockabout frock Date: 1897

Background imageMilne Collection: Heroes of the Battle of Dargai, Three Pipers of the Gordon Highlanders (b / w photo)

Heroes of the Battle of Dargai, Three Pipers of the Gordon Highlanders (b / w photo)
1039456 Heroes of the Battle of Dargai, Three Pipers of the Gordon Highlanders (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMilne Collection: KENDAL COMBINATIONS 1897

KENDAL COMBINATIONS 1897
Combinations and vests offered by Kendal, Milne of Manchester, in cambric or silk Date: 1897

Background imageMilne Collection: The Dover Road, comedy by A A Milne, Bournemouth

The Dover Road, comedy by A A Milne, Bournemouth
The Dover Road, a three-act comedy by A A Milne, at the Theatre Royal, Bournemouth, previously at the Haymarket Theatre, London. 1923

Background imageMilne Collection: DCM Special, Milne at Silverstone 1961. Creator: Unknown

DCM Special, Milne at Silverstone 1961. Creator: Unknown
DCM Special, Milne at Silverstone 1961

Background imageMilne Collection: Milne, (c1743-1815), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Milne, (c1743-1815), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Milne, (c1743-1815), 1830. Colin Milne (c1743-1815) Scottish priest of the Church of England and botanist. Tutor to Lord Algernon Percy with a reputation as a preacher

Background imageMilne Collection: Rome and the Tiber. A Pageant Set on Seven Hills, 1928. Creator: Donald Maxwell

Rome and the Tiber. A Pageant Set on Seven Hills, 1928. Creator: Donald Maxwell
Rome and the Tiber. A Pageant Set on Seven Hills, 1928. View of the basilica of St Peter s, Ponte Sant Angelo and Castel Santangelo on the River Tiber, Rome, Italy

Background imageMilne Collection: Giuseppe Verdi, Italian Romantic composer, aged 84, 1897. Artist: J Milne

Giuseppe Verdi, Italian Romantic composer, aged 84, 1897. Artist: J Milne
Giuseppe Verdi, Italian Romantic composer, aged 84, 1897. Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi (1813-1901) is best remembered for his operas written between 1839 and 1893

Background imageMilne Collection: Commander Sir Archibald Milne (1855-1938) with Captain V Stanley, 1908. Artist: Queen Alexandra

Commander Sir Archibald Milne (1855-1938) with Captain V Stanley, 1908. Artist: Queen Alexandra
Commander Sir Archibald Milne (1855-1938) with Captain V Stanley, 1908. Milne served on the royal yachts for ten years, as senior officer from 1903 to 1905, and was a friend of Queen Alexandra

Background imageMilne Collection: Queen Victorias four sons at Abergeldie, 1881. Artist: Robert Milne

Queen Victorias four sons at Abergeldie, 1881. Artist: Robert Milne
Queen Victorias four sons at Abergeldie, 1881. The princes in Scottish dress: The Prince of Wales (future King Edward VII); Prince Albert, Duke of Edinburgh; Prince Arthur

Background imageMilne Collection: GWR Salvage Corps leaflet, 1940

GWR Salvage Corps leaflet, 1940
During the war the GWR were committed to salvaging paper and other material. In August 1940 General Manager, James Milne, invited employees to join the GWR Salvage Corp

Background imageMilne Collection: Kendal Milne & Co. Manchester - Department Store

Kendal Milne & Co. Manchester - Department Store
Kendal Milne & Co. Deansgate, Manchester - Department Store. Card advertising the Winter Sale (Monday 4th January to Saturday 16th January). Date: 1904

Background imageMilne Collection: Toad of Toad Hall by A A Milne

Toad of Toad Hall by A A Milne
Promotional postcard for Toad of Toad Hall by A. A. Milne from Kenneth Grahames The Wind in the Willows (1908); music H. Fraser-Simson

Background imageMilne Collection: Palau, Sea Fans Feather Stars (Gorgonacea Crinoidea)

Palau, Sea Fans Feather Stars (Gorgonacea Crinoidea)

Background imageMilne Collection: Papua New Guinea, Milne Bay, Orange Sea Fan (Order Gorgonacea) With Sunburst

Papua New Guinea, Milne Bay, Orange Sea Fan (Order Gorgonacea) With Sunburst

Background imageMilne Collection: Cutout advertisement for Wood Milne rubber heels

Cutout advertisement for Wood Milne rubber heels - holding on to a good thing. Date: early 20th century

Background imageMilne Collection: Advertisement for Wood Milne rubber heels

Advertisement for Wood Milne rubber heels. Date: early 20th century

Background imageMilne Collection: Andy Milne, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Andy Milne, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Andy Milne with Ralph Alessi and Ravi Coltrane, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, May 2008

Background imageMilne Collection: Wedding of Lt. Micheal Milne-Home and Penelope Coulter

Wedding of Lt. Micheal Milne-Home and Penelope Coulter
A photograph showing Lt. Michael Milne-Home and Penelope Coulter enjoying a glass of champagne on their wedding day. Date: 18th April 1962

Background imageMilne Collection: Packaging, Wood-Milne Pilot Rubber Soles

Packaging, Wood-Milne Pilot Rubber Soles
Packaging design, Wood-Milne Pilot Rubber Soles for Ladies Shoes, price one shilling. circa 1940s

Background imageMilne Collection: Ernest Howard

Ernest Howard
ERNEST HOWARD SHEPARD (1879 - 1976), English artist and cartoonist, best known for his illustrations to books by a Milne and Kenneth Grahame

Background imageMilne Collection: Preston North End FC football team 1936

Preston North End FC football team 1936. Back row: Shankly, Gallimore, Holdcroft, Lowe, Milne, Maxwell. Front row: Dougal, Beresford, Tremelling (Captain), O Donnell, O Donnell. Date: 1936

Background imageMilne Collection: Mannofield FC football team 1934-1935

Mannofield FC football team 1934-1935. Back row: Milne (Secretary), Fraser, Symon, Gilchrist (Captain), Comrie, Stewart, Sommerville, Gordon, Edwards (Treasurer), Mills (Referee)

Background imageMilne Collection: Sir David Milne, Naval

Sir David Milne, Naval
SIR DAVID MILNE British naval commander Date: 1763 - 1845

Background imageMilne Collection: Alphonse Milne-Edwards

Alphonse Milne-Edwards
ALPHONSE MILNE-EDWARDS French zoologist, son of Henri Milne-Edwards Date: 1835 - 1900

Background imageMilne Collection: Colin Milne & Friend

Colin Milne & Friend
COLIN MILNE - churchman and botanist, compiler of the Botanical Dictionary, described as the poaching preacher, linked with a lady friend, the amiable miss P. Date: 1743 - 1815

Background imageMilne Collection: CHRISTOPHER ROBIN MILNE (b. 1920) at age four or five, with his mother, Mrs. A. A. Milne

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN MILNE (b. 1920) at age four or five, with his mother, Mrs. A. A. Milne
CHRISTOPHER ROBIN MILNE (b.1920) at age four or five, with his mother, Mrs. A.A. Milne

Background imageMilne Collection: Miller, a person who operates a mill, old master print, 17th century, 1600s, 1700s

Miller, a person who operates a mill, old master print, 17th century, 1600s, 1700s, engraving, liszt gourmet archive. milne, mueller, molnar, molinero, molinari

Background imageMilne Collection: U. S. CAPITOL, 1882. East view of the U. S. Capitol in Washington, D. C. American lithograph

U. S. CAPITOL, 1882. East view of the U. S. Capitol in Washington, D. C. American lithograph
U.S. CAPITOL, 1882. East view of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. American lithograph, 1882, after a photograph by R. Milne



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Milne, a name that resonates with various notable events and individuals throughout history. From the Aston Villa Football Club to the gathering of distinguished figures at the Abbey annexe during the 1937 Coronation, it has left its mark. One cannot mention Milne without acknowledging A. A. Milne himself, famously known for his heartwarming tales featuring Christopher Robin and his beloved characters from the Hundred Acre Wood. The image of A. A. Milne with his son captures a timeless bond between father and child. Transportation also plays a role in the legacy of Milne, as seen in the iconic Milnes-Daimler 30 HP Omnibus from 1910 and even a Rover car fitted with coal-gas installation – an innovation ahead of its time. James Lees-Milne is another figure associated with this name, leaving his mark on Salop Road in Oswestry, Shropshire. His contributions to architecture and preservation are still admired today. Sports enthusiasts will appreciate seeing Sunderland and Preston footballers engaging in a friendly game of billiards – showcasing their skills off the field. Beyond literature and sports, rubber heel tips designed by men and women were easily fixed to shoes back in 1904 - an invention that revolutionized footwear comfort for generations to come. And who can forget "Toad of Toad Hall" by none other than A. A. Milne? This enchanting play captivated audiences young and old alike, bringing joy through its whimsical characters' adventures. Lastly, we remember an important moment in history: the unveiling of World War II memorial at Paddington Station in 1949 - paying tribute to those who made sacrifices for our freedom.