Perkins Collection

Old Houses in the High Street - Banbury, Oxfordshire. This is The Vivers Building - a house built in 1650 for a mercer called Edward Vivers. Date: circa 1910

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signing the Social Security Act in the Cabinet Room of the White House, 14 August 1935
SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, 1935. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signing the Social Security Act in the Cabinet Room of the White House, 14 August 1935, flanked by the bills co-authors (in dark suits)

Nanticoke Dam, 1874. Creator: John Filmer
Nanticoke Dam, 1874. The Susquehanna River at Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, USA....Nanticoke, where the river expands considerably, becoming very shallow

LOUISE BROOKS (1906-1985). American cinemactress. Brooks with Osgood Perkins in a scene from Love Em and Leave Em, Paramount, 1926

Major James H Perkins, Commissioner for France for the American Red Cross during World War One

The Penny Red postage stamp, 1841. Artist: Perkins, Bacon & Co
The Penny Red was a British postage stamp, issued in 1841. It succeeded the Penny Black and continued as the main postage stamp in the United Kingdom until 1879

Peterborough v Stockport County Division 3 Play-off final at Wembley Stadium, Sunday 24th May 1992. Ken Charlery of Peterborough with trophy. It was Peterboroughs first ever appearance at Wembley

Fight between Dick Curtis and Jack Perkins, 1828 (late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Pugnis)
Fight between Dick Curtis and Jack Perkins, 1828 (late 19th or early 20th century. An illustration from Famous Fights. Born in Southwark, Dick Curtis (1802-1843) became a professional boxer in 1820

Georgina Preston as Polly Perkins in Robinson Crusoe, Grand Theatre, Islington, London Date: 1890s

Oxford OX1 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Oxford OX1 5

At Red Bank, 1872. Creator: Nathaniel Orr
At Red Bank, 1872. Sailing boats and a paddle steamer on the Navesink River at Red Bank, New Jersey, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Harpers Ferry by Moonlight, 1872. Creator: Robert Hinshelwood
Harpers Ferry by Moonlight, 1872. View of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, USA, a town situated on the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers

Cotton-Mills, Rideles Bank, 1872. Creator: Granville Perkins
Cotton-Mills, Rideles Bank, 1872. Industrial buildings for milling cotton on the Brandywine Creek, Delaware, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Christmas wrapping paper
Three sheets of Christmas wrapping paper printed with a design of silver fir trees, stagecoaches with four horses and a hotel on a salmon pink ground, manufactured by Perkins Paper Products Ltd

Mr and Mrs Perkins with De Dion and Gladiator veteran cars
Mr and Mrs Perkins with their De Dion and Gladiator veteran cars, early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Dr George Steele-Perkins
Caricature of Dr George Steele-Perkins, by Philippe Ledoux Date: circa 1930

E. Perkins, Jockey
Jamaican jockey E. Perkins riding the horse Black Amber at Windsor. Date: 1933

One Tun Ragged School, Westminster
Children outside the One Tun Ragged School, in Perkins Rents, Westminster, housed in a former pub. Date: circa 1860s

Cartoon, The Man who Discovered the First Brew - medieval types drinking beer. Date: 1930

AJEP W-8 Tailwind G-BALR
AJEP W-8 Tailwind Series 1 G-BALR (msn TW4-381), at Southend Airport in October 1977. This aircraft was destroyed when it flew into Steeple, Scoat Fell, in bad weather on 29 February 1984

Shane Perkins Australia London 2012 Olympic Games, Cycling, Mens Sprint Stratford, London, England 06 August 2012 Date: 06 August 2012

Gregory Bauge, Jason Kenny and Shane Perkins France, Great Britain and Australia London 2012 Olympic Games, Cycling, Mens Sprint Stratford, London, England 06 August 2012 Date: 06 August 2012

Shane Perkins, Scott Sunderland & Matthew Glaetzer
Shane Perkins, Scott Sunderland and Matthew Glaetzer Australia London 2012 Olympic Games, Cycling Track, Mens Team Sprint Stratford, London, England 02 August 2012 Date: 02 August 2012

Shane Perkins & Matthew Glaetzer
Shane Perkins and Matthew Glaetzer Australia London 2012 Olympic Games, Cycling Track, Mens Team Sprint Stratford, London, England 02 August 2012 Date: 02 August 2012

Photograph of Railway Hotel, New Barnet, Greater London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

English Dray-Horse, from the Stud of Messrs Barclay, Perkins, and Co (engraving)
6029272 English Dray-Horse, from the Stud of Messrs Barclay, Perkins, and Co (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Dray-Horse)

Cross-section of Barclays brewery, Southwark, London
Cross-section of Barclay, Perkins and Co Brewery, Southwark, London. Date: 1841

Achille Raucourt as Colonel Perkins in Lady Seymour, 1845
Achille Raucourt as Colonel Perkins in Lady Seymour by Charles Duveyrier, Theatre de la Porte St. Martin, 1845. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor

The Walking Match between Perkins and Howse at Lillie Bridge (engraving)
1616032 The Walking Match between Perkins and Howse at Lillie Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, USA
Graves of First World War veterans, Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, USA. Date: circa 1930

Advertisement for Perkins windmills (colour litho)
3105424 Advertisement for Perkins windmills (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Perkinss steam gun, now exhibiting at the Adelaide Gallery (engraving)
559207 Perkinss steam gun, now exhibiting at the Adelaide Gallery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perkinss steam gun)

Food preparing machinery by Messrs Barford and Perkins (litho)
5202593 Food preparing machinery by Messrs Barford and Perkins (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Food preparing machinery by Messrs Barford and Perkins)

Advert for Dorothy Perkins - womens undergarments 1928
A selection page of undergarments for women in 1928, available at Dorothy Perkins, at Oxford Street. Date: 1928

The Highlands of the Neversink, 1872. Creator: William Wellstood
The Highlands of the Neversink, 1872. View of the coast at Highlands, New Jersey, USA. On Beacon Hill is the Navesink Twin Lights lighthouse, constructed in 1862

Upper Powder-Works, 1872. Creator: John Filmer
Upper Powder-Works, 1872. Gunpowder mill on the Brandywine Creek, Delaware, USA. The Eleutherian Mills, used for the manufacture of explosives

Powder-Mills, 1872. Creator: Nathaniel Orr
Powder-Mills, 1872. Gunpowder mill on the Brandywine Creek, Delaware, USA. The Eleutherian Mills, used for the manufacture of explosives, were founded by the Du Pont family in the early 19th century

The Potomac above Harpers Ferry, c1870. Creator: John J. Harley
The Potomac above Harpers Ferry, 1872. Vegetation on the banks of the River Potomac, West Virginia, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Mills at Rockland, 1872. Creator: John Filmer
Mills at Rockland, 1872. Rockland Paper Mills on the Brandywine Creek, Delaware, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In, A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains

Maryland Heights, 1872. Creator: Albert Bobbett
Maryland Heights, 1872. Artist sketching the view from a rocky outcrop, Maryland, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In, A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains

The Potomac, from Maryland Heights, 1872. Creator: A. Measom
The Potomac, from Maryland Heights, 1872. View of the River Potomac in Washington County, Maryland, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Rolling mills and bridges on the Antietam Creek, 1872. Creator: Granville Perkins
Rolling mills and bridges on the Antietam Creek, 1872. Old Bridge and Mill, Antietam - Antietam Rolling-Mill - Burnside Bridge

Delaware Water Gap, 1872. Creator: Robert Hinshelwood
Delaware Water Gap, 1872. View of the gap where the Delaware River cuts through a ridge of the Appalachian Mountains, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, USA

Harpers Ferry, 1872. Creator: John Filmer
Harpers Ferry, 1872. View of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, USA, a town situated on the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers

Beacon Hill, Neversink Highlands, 1872. Creator: John Filmer
Beacon Hill, Neversink Highlands, 1872. View of the coast at Highlands, New Jersey, USA. On the right is the Navesink Twin Lights lighthouse, constructed in 1862

Delaware Water-Gap, Looking South from Shawnee, 1872. Creator: Granville Perkins
Delaware Water-Gap, Looking South from Shawnee, 1872. View of the gap where the Delaware River cuts through a ridge of the Appalachian Mountains on the border between New Jersey and Pennsylvania

Wissahickon, near Paper-Mill Bridge, 1874. Creator: John Filmer
Wissahickon, near Paper-Mill Bridge, 1874. Wissahickon Creek, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. No notice of Philadelphia would be complete without some description of the Wissahickon

Scenes in Baltimore, 1874. Creator: James H. Richardson
Scenes in Baltimore, 1874. Places in the city of Baltimore, Maryland, USA: Locust Point, " Pungies" [schooners] coming up the Chesapeake, Spears Wharf, Calvert Street

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"Perkins: A Tapestry of History and Legacy" Step into the enchanting High Street of Banbury, Oxfordshire, where old houses stand as witnesses to the passage of time. Among them, a name echoes through history - Perkins. From its humble beginnings in this quaint town to far-reaching accomplishments across various domains, it has left an indelible mark. Travel back to 1874 when John Filmer created the Nanticoke Dam, a marvel that still stands strong today. Meanwhile, another stroke of genius emerged from the hands of Perkins, Bacon & Co - the iconic Penny Red postage stamp in 1841. Their artistry forever changed how we communicate. Influential figures also bear the name Perkins; Major James H. Perkins exemplified courage and leadership while President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed one of America's most significant acts into law - Social Security - with Secretary Frances Perkins by his side. Beyond politics and stamps lies a love for automobiles; Mr. And Mrs. Perkins cherished their De Dion and Gladiator veteran cars like treasured gems. Driven by passion or necessity, these vehicles carried stories untold. The legacy continues with Dr George Steele-Perkins making strides in medicine while E. Perkins soared on horseback as a skilled jockey – both leaving their own unique imprints on history's canvas. Education too found solace under the wings at One Tun Ragged School in Westminster – nurturing young minds amidst adversity towards brighter futures. Even humor had its place within this rich tapestry; behold "The Man who Discovered the First Brew, " depicted in an intriguing cartoon capturing moments that brought laughter throughout generations. From land to air came AJEP W-8 Tailwind G-BALR soaring high above earthly constraints – symbolizing innovation fueled by determination and dreams taking flight. Lastly but not leastly comes a tale steeped in rivalry between Dick Curtis and Jack Perkins.