Rambler Collection

Edwardian Walkers
WALKING Six young Edwardian men in shirtsleeves, two with walking canes, out for a walk in the countryside

Hiking at Adversane [Billingshurst] - August 1938
Two lady hikers with Blacksmith - not sure if he will have a shoe to fit! George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N17220

Sundial in Petts Wood, Kent
A rambler stops to look at a sundial in Petts Wood, Kent, set up in memory of William Willett, pioneer of daylight saving whose ideas led to British Summer Time. 1939

England / Nether Stowey
A young female rambler takes time out to sit and rest and admire the fine view over the village of Nether Stowey, Somerset, nestling at the foot of the Quantock Hills

1956 AMC Rambler 4-Door Sedan Custom

Rosthwaite Post office, Borrowdale, Lake District, c1960. Artist: CM Dixon
Rosthwaite Post office, Borrowdale, Lake District, c1960. Historically part of Cumberland, Rosthwaite is a settlement in Borrowdale in the English Lake District

Clayton and Shuttleworth General Purpose Engine Rambler
Clayton and Shuttleworth General Purpose Engine £48215 Rambler, reg. PT1916, at Northampton on 8 August 1972, Date: 1972

Advertisement for Henry Heath Hats. Captioned, Over 100 years of hat making'. Showing models wearing six hat designs, including, Sans Souci, The Champignon, and The Rambler'

Hikers in the Highlands, c. 1655 (w / c on paper)
XKH145219 Hikers in the Highlands, c.1655 (w/c on paper) by Everdingen, Allart van (1621-75); 15.2x23.3 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

The Road, 1884 (w / c)
6198808 The Road, 1884 (w/c) by Macbeth, Robert Walker (1848-1910); 22.2x29.9 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Robert Walker MacBeth (1848-1910) Orchar Collection

Some Exhibits at the National Cycle Show at the Crystal Palace (engraving)
1051250 Some Exhibits at the National Cycle Show at the Crystal Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Landscape, 1623 (pen and w / c on paper)
XKH145223 Landscape, 1623 (pen and w/c on paper) by Hondecoeter, Gillis Claesz d (1576-1638); 27x36 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

Advert, Elfin and Rambler Ladies Hats, Walker & Ling
Advert, Elfin and Rambler Ladies Hats, from Walker & Ling, Bath, appointed agents for Henry Heath. 1927

Autumn in the Woods (w / c on paper)
BOU203047 Autumn in the Woods (w/c on paper) by Watts, James Thomas (1853-1930); 40.6x30.5 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

Wandervogel Movement - vegetarian hikers forage for food
The leader of an expedition of vegetarian hikers gives a lecture on foraging for food ini the great outdoors. Date: 1932

Rambler wrap and tailor-made at Burberrys 1905
Model on the left wearing a checked tweed rambler wrap for railway, travelling, driving to meet and motoring. Model on the right taior-made single breasted suit, with white inserted motifs. Date: 1905

The Ramblers, 1876 (oil on canvas)
476586 The Ramblers, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Diaz de la Pena, Narcisse Virgile (1807-76); 107.3x83.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

L ete en Suisse, 1921 (colour lithograph)
1198069 L ete en Suisse, 1921 (colour lithograph) by Cardinaux, Emil (1877-1936); 128x91 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright

La Source or Gabrielle Nue (oil on canvas)
MHB276671 La Source or Gabrielle Nue (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Captain Boytons Trip across the Channel, our Artists Notes on the "Rambler"(engraving)
1053522 Captain Boytons Trip across the Channel, our Artists Notes on the " Rambler" (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

The War in South Africa (b / w photo)
1599374 The War in South Africa (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in South Africa)

Lake District National Park, Windermere, Cumbria, 8th December 1971

Foden Wagon 6350
At the 1965 Brighton Steam Rally, on the promenade. Maker: Edwin Foden, Sons and Co of Elworth Works, Sandbach, Type: Wagon Number: 6350 Built: 1916 Registration: M 8681 Cylinders: Compound Nhp

A rambler in plus fours reads the inscription on the sundial monument to daylight saving campaigned William Willet, Chistlehurst, Kent, England. Date: 1939

Toprak Kala Fortress, Ellik Kala, Khorezm, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistam, Khorezm, Toprak Kala Fortress, Ellik Kala

The Three Travellers at the Foot of High Rock, 17th century. First state of four

The Chapel, 17th century. Creator: Allart van Everdingen
The Chapel, 17th century. Fourth state of four

1959 Rambler Ambassador. Creator: Unknown
1959 Rambler Ambassador

Six terrific chums heading off for a jolly hike
Six terrific chums (all with pipes and sticks) pose for a photograph before heading off for a jolly ramble - late September. Date: circa 1920

The Rambles of Motonobu, 18th century (1886). Artist: Witherby & Co
The Rambles of Motonobu, 18th century (1886). The artist Kano Motonobu (1476-1559) resting on a walk and enjoying the landscape around him. From a drawing by Nishikawa Sukenobu

Flowers in April, 1877. Artist: Emmanuel Lansyer
Flowers in April, 1877. From the collection of the Musee Lansyer, Loches, France

Rose, American Pillar variety (Rosa cultivar American Pillar), rambling rose, climbing rose

Hiker walking on trail near the Matterhorn, 4477m, Zermatt Alpine Resort, Valais, Switzerland, Europe

Lake District Rambler
A rambler stops to admire the view near the Innominate Tarn, from the Haystacks, a 1750 foot mountain near Buttermere in the English Lake District. Date: 1950s

Bukta Rucksack Advert
Advertisement for Buktas rucsacs - the care-free spirit of the hiker and rambler is the outcome of careful forethought

Trekking at Kleine Scheidigg, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, Europe

Floral Border and Rose Pergola - Popular 1930s scheme
Floral Border and Rose Pergola - Popular 1930s garden scheme/layout/design. Date: 1939

Hiking in Germany - two gentleman launch out on a hearty ramble through the countryside. Date: 1904

1913 Rambler Cross Country Touring, England. American Date: 1910s

Rambler automobile factory, Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA
Aerial view of the Rambler automobile factory, Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA. It later became the Jeffery factory, and later still Nash Motors. Date: circa 1910

Irish emigrants on the deck of a ship. The picture is published with reference to a dreadful collision on the Mersey between two steamers, The Sea Nymph and the Rambler

Man out walking with backpack
A man out walking with a backpack and various other items

The Tatler Christmas Number 1931
A front cover illustration of a female rambler walking in the countryside. Date: Christmas Number 1931

MIGRANT CAMP, 1939. Children of migrant workers residing in Ramblers Park, after living on the road for three years, Yakima Valley, Washington State. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, August 1939

Camille Pissarro (black lead on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR346640 Camille Pissarro (black lead on paper) (b/w photo) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); 19.5x11.3 cm; Louvre (Cabinet de dessins), Paris

Tourists in the Mountain (oil on canvas)
XKH151670 Tourists in the Mountain (oil on canvas) by Spitzweg, Carl (1808-85); 53.7x31.7 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Picture No. 11073661
The National Collection of Rambler Roses Moor Wood House Woodmancote, near Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

Picture No. 11073659
The National Collection of Rambler Roses Moor Wood House Woodmancote, near Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

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"Rambler: A Journey Through Time and Nature" Step back in time to August 1938, where Edwardian walkers embarked on a memorable hiking adventure at Adversane in Billingshurst. The picturesque scenery of this quaint English village provided the perfect backdrop for their exploration. As they strolled through Petts Wood in Kent, their eyes were drawn to a magnificent sundial, standing tall amidst the lush greenery. Its timeless elegance reminded them of the rich history that surrounded them. Venturing further into Nether Stowey, England, they encountered the mighty Clayton and Shuttleworth General Purpose Engine Rambler. This impressive machine symbolized progress and innovation during its era - a testament to human ingenuity. Amidst their journey, an advertisement caught their attention - Henry Heath Hats proudly showcased over 100 years of hat making expertise. Models donned exquisite designs like Sans Souci, The Champignon, and The Rambler itself - each hat telling its own unique story. Inspired by historical accounts of hikers in the Highlands from centuries ago or mesmerizing landscapes captured on paper with pen and watercolor techniques dating back to 1623; these ramblers felt connected to those who came before them. The National Cycle Show at Crystal Palace left them awe-struck as they marveled at exhibits showcasing cutting-edge bicycles. It was a reminder that even modes of transportation had evolved throughout time but remained essential companions for modern-day adventurers. Alongside advertisements for Elfin and Rambler Ladies Hats by Walker & Ling, these ramblers embraced fashion trends while immersing themselves in nature's beauty. Autumn hues painted on paper evoked feelings of tranquility as they wandered through woods adorned with vibrant foliage. In every step taken along this rambler's path lay fragments of history waiting to be discovered anew. Whether it be exploring Edwardian trails or admiring timeless craftsmanship through hats or engines – each encounter added depth to their journey, connecting them to the past and present.