Fraud Blocker Skip to main content

Selborne Collection

Selborne: A Place of History and Beauty Step into the charming village of Selborne, nestled in the picturesque county of Hampshire, England

Background imageSelborne Collection: Gilbert White / Selborne

Gilbert White / Selborne
GILBERT WHITE OF SELBORNE Distant view of the birthplace and home of the naturalist, at Selborne, Hampshire

Background imageSelborne Collection: Rev Gilbert White at his sundial

Rev Gilbert White at his sundial
The Rev Gilbert White at his sundial - the right time by the sun Date: 18th century

Background imageSelborne Collection: William Palmer, Earl of Selborne, First Lord of Admiralty

William Palmer, Earl of Selborne, First Lord of Admiralty
William Palmer (1859-1942), 2nd Earl of Selborne, British politician, colonial administrator and First Lord of the Admiralty. Date: 1901

Background imageSelborne Collection: Gilbert White / Selborne

Gilbert White / Selborne
GILBERT WHITE OF SELBORNE Birthplace and home of the naturalist, at Selborne, Hampshire, showing White in the garden with his dog Date: 1720 - 1793

Background imageSelborne Collection: William Waldegrave Palmer, 2nd Earl of Selborne, 1859 - 1942

William Waldegrave Palmer, 2nd Earl of Selborne, 1859 - 1942, styled Viscount Wolmer between 1882 and 1895
693718 William Waldegrave Palmer, 2nd Earl of Selborne, 1859 - 1942, styled Viscount Wolmer between 1882 and 1895. British politician and colonial administrator. From The Wonderful Year 1909 .

Background imageSelborne Collection: England, Hampshire, Selborne, Gilbert Whites House and Garden

England, Hampshire, Selborne, Gilbert Whites House and Garden

Background imageSelborne Collection: Birth-Place of the Reverend Gilbert White (engraving)

Birth-Place of the Reverend Gilbert White (engraving)
3654514 Birth-Place of the Reverend Gilbert White (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birth-Place of the Reverend Gilbert White)

Background imageSelborne Collection: The Earl of Selborne, Admiralty, 3 October 1901, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)

The Earl of Selborne, Admiralty, 3 October 1901, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611849 The Earl of Selborne, Admiralty, 3 October 1901, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Selborne, Admiralty)

Background imageSelborne Collection: Mrs Snookes house at Ringmer, Sussex, England, 1733 (engraving)

Mrs Snookes house at Ringmer, Sussex, England, 1733 (engraving)
779767 Mrs Snookes house at Ringmer, Sussex, England, 1733 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSelborne Collection: Anne Holt, c. 1719 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)

Anne Holt, c. 1719 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
779762 Anne Holt, c.1719 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Anne Holt (1693-1739)

Background imageSelborne Collection: Rebecca Snooke, c. 1721 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)

Rebecca Snooke, c. 1721 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
779768 Rebecca Snooke, c. 1721 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSelborne Collection: The Wakes, Selborne, Hampshire, 1813 (engraving)

The Wakes, Selborne, Hampshire, 1813 (engraving)
779766 The Wakes, Selborne, Hampshire, 1813 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSelborne Collection: Recruitment poster, Meeting at Chiswick Empire, London, WW1

Recruitment poster, Meeting at Chiswick Empire, London, WW1
Poster, Recruiting for the War! Great Free Meeting at the Chiswick Empire, London, 5 November 1914. 1914

Background imageSelborne Collection: Birth-Place of the Rev Gilbert White, Selborn, Hampshire (engraving)

Birth-Place of the Rev Gilbert White, Selborn, Hampshire (engraving)
3638600 Birth-Place of the Rev Gilbert White, Selborn, Hampshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birth-Place of the Rev Gilbert White, Selborn)

Background imageSelborne Collection: Sketches of Selborne (engraving)

Sketches of Selborne (engraving)
1627246 Sketches of Selborne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Selborne. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 8 July 1893)

Background imageSelborne Collection: Selborne, the Home of Gilbert White (litho)

Selborne, the Home of Gilbert White (litho)
1627232 Selborne, the Home of Gilbert White (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Selborne, the Home of Gilbert White)

Background imageSelborne Collection: Gilbert White, 1725 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)

Gilbert White, 1725 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
779765 Gilbert White, 1725 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gilbert White (1650-1728) Vicar of Selborne (1681-1725)

Background imageSelborne Collection: Temple, In the Parish of Selborne (engraving)

Temple, In the Parish of Selborne (engraving)
3621316 Temple, In the Parish of Selborne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temple, In the Parish of Selborne)

Background imageSelborne Collection: Portrait miniature of John White, c. 1719 (w / c & gouache on ivory) (b / w photo)

Portrait miniature of John White, c. 1719 (w / c & gouache on ivory) (b / w photo)
779761 Portrait miniature of John White, c.1719 (w/c & gouache on ivory) (b/w photo) by Lens, Bernard III (1682-1740); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSelborne Collection: Way leading to gracious street (engraving)

Way leading to gracious street (engraving)
3621319 Way leading to gracious street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Way leading to gracious street)

Background imageSelborne Collection: The Hermitage at Selborne, 1777 (w / c on paper) (b / w photo)

The Hermitage at Selborne, 1777 (w / c on paper) (b / w photo)
779770 The Hermitage at Selborne, 1777 (w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by Grimm, Samuel Hieronymous (1733-94) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSelborne Collection: Last completed page of Gilbert Whites Naturalists Journal, June 9-15

Last completed page of Gilbert Whites Naturalists Journal, June 9-15
779769 Last completed page of Gilbert Whites Naturalists Journal, June 9-15, 1793 (pen & ink on paper) by White, Gilbert (1720-93); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSelborne Collection: Beech trees, near Selborne, Hamsphire (colour litho)

Beech trees, near Selborne, Hamsphire (colour litho)
961232 Beech trees, near Selborne, Hamsphire (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beech trees, near Selborne, Hamsphire)

Background imageSelborne Collection: Ist Earl Selborne

Ist Earl Selborne
Roundell Palmer (1812 - 1895), first earl of Selborne STATESMAN

Background imageSelborne Collection: Knowsley L35 3 Map

Knowsley L35 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Knowsley L35 3

Background imageSelborne Collection: East Hampshire GU34 3 Map

East Hampshire GU34 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of East Hampshire GU34 3

Background imageSelborne Collection: Roundell Palmer, 1st Earl of Selborne, British lawyer and Liberal politician, c1890

Roundell Palmer, 1st Earl of Selborne, British lawyer and Liberal politician, c1890. Artist: Cassell, Petter & Galpin
Roundell Palmer, 1st Earl of Selborne, British lawyer and Liberal politician, c1890. Palmer (1812-1895) served as Lord Chancellor in Gladstones Liberal governments from 1872-1874 and from 1880-1885

Background imageSelborne Collection: Right Hon Lord Selborne, ex-Lord High Chancellor of England, 1876. Artist: Lock & Whitfield

Right Hon Lord Selborne, ex-Lord High Chancellor of England, 1876. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Right Hon Lord Selborne, ex-Lord High Chancellor of England, 1876. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science

Background imageSelborne Collection: 19th Century, Antique, Barge, Current, District Type, Docks, England, Engraving, Europe

19th Century, Antique, Barge, Current, District Type, Docks, England, Engraving, Europe
Vintage engraving of Selborne, Hampshire, Mouth of the Creek at Low Tide, 1892

Background imageSelborne Collection: William Waldegrave Palmer, 2Nd Earl Of Selborne, 1859 A

William Waldegrave Palmer, 2Nd Earl Of Selborne, 1859 A

Background imageSelborne Collection: Lord Selborne

Lord Selborne

Background imageSelborne Collection: Lord Selborne Member of the British Coalition

Lord Selborne Member of the British Coalition War Cabinet during WW1

Background imageSelborne Collection: Selborne - 2nd Earl - Bassan

Selborne - 2nd Earl - Bassan
William Waldegrave Palmer (1859 - 1942), second earl of Selborne statesman

Background imageSelborne Collection: Selborne - Roundell Palmer

Selborne - Roundell Palmer
Roundell Palmer (1812 - 1895) - 1st EARL of Selborne MP, Lord Chancellor

Background imageSelborne Collection: William Waldegrave Palmer

William Waldegrave Palmer
WILLIAM WALDEGRAVE PALMER 2nd EARL of SELBORNE Politician Date: 1859 - 1942

Background imageSelborne Collection: Arthur Balfour, British politician, giving a talk

Arthur Balfour, British politician, giving a talk
Arthur Balfour, British politician and former Prime Minister, giving a talk on lawn tennis at Panshanger, home of Mr Almeric Paget

Background imageSelborne Collection: First Earl Selborne

First Earl Selborne
ROUNDELL PALMER, first earl of SELBORNE statesman, lord chancellor, Date: 1812 - 1895

Background imageSelborne Collection: HENRY BARTLE FRERE (1815-1884). 1st Baronet. British colonial administrator in India

HENRY BARTLE FRERE (1815-1884). 1st Baronet. British colonial administrator in India
JOHN FREEMAN-MITFORD (1805-1886). 1st Earl of Redesdale, 2nd Baron Redesdale. English member of the House of Lords and Protestant controversialist. Photograph, 1876

Background imageSelborne Collection: Selborne, Hampshire

Selborne, Hampshire
The church and vicarage at Selborne, Hampshire -- it was here that Gilbert White wrote The Natural History of Selborne, a classic of nature writing

Background imageSelborne Collection: Gilbert White of Selborn

Gilbert White of Selborn
GILBERT WHITE OF SELBORNE English Naturalist. No known portrait exists, but this engraving appears as the frontispiece to an early edition of his writings


All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

Selborne: A Place of History and Beauty Step into the charming village of Selborne, nestled in the picturesque county of Hampshire, England. This idyllic location holds a rich history and is associated with notable figures such as Gilbert White and William Palmer, Earl of Selborne. One cannot mention Selborne without acknowledging Gilbert White, a renowned naturalist who called this place home. His love for nature was evident in his famous work "The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne, " which documented the flora and fauna found in this very area. Imagine Rev Gilbert White standing by his sundial, observing the wonders that surrounded him. Moving forward through time, we encounter Lord Selborne - not to be confused with Gilbert White - who made significant contributions as a Member of the British Coalition government. His influence extended beyond politics; he also served as First Lord of Admiralty during an important period in history. As we explore further, we come across Gilbert Whites House and Garden – a testament to both its namesake's legacy and the beauty that engulfs this region. It stands proudly as the birthplace of Reverend Gilbert White himself. Delving deeper into historical engravings brings us to Mrs Snookes house at Ringmer in Sussex from 1733. The black-and-white photo transports us back to another era when life unfolded at a different pace. Portraits like Anne Holt's c. 1719 capture individuals who once walked these streets; their stories interwoven with those itself. Rebecca Snooke's portrait from around 1721 offers another glimpse into lives lived long ago but forever etched within these walls. Lastly, let us not forget Vanity Fair's colorful lithograph depicting The Earl at Admiralty on 3 October 1901 – an amusing caricature capturing an influential figure amidst his duties.