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Somers Collection

"Discovering the Rich History of Somers: From Bermuda to London" A glimpse into the past: a captivating colour engraving of the Map of Bermuda, where the story begins

Background imageSomers Collection: Map of Bermuda (colour engraving)

Map of Bermuda (colour engraving)
XCF285171 Map of Bermuda (colour engraving) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageSomers Collection: Music cover, Little Spanish Villa by the Sea

Music cover, Little Spanish Villa by the Sea, recorded by Debroy Somers and his Band. Date: 1932

Background imageSomers Collection: Adeline, Duchess of Bedford

Adeline, Duchess of Bedford (1852-1920), formerly Lady Adeline Mary Somers-Cocks, George Sackville Russell, 10th Duke of Bedford

Background imageSomers Collection: The Flag of Bermuda

The Flag of Bermuda Date: circa 1930s

Background imageSomers Collection: BERMUDA - Somers wreck

BERMUDA - Somers wreck
Sir George Somers discovers the Bermudas the hard way, by being wrecked there, whereupon he takes possession of them on behalf of Britain, inspiring Shakespeares The Tempest

Background imageSomers Collection: Spiral Candlestick, c. 1940. Creator: William D. Somers

Spiral Candlestick, c. 1940. Creator: William D. Somers
Spiral Candlestick, c. 1940

Background imageSomers Collection: The Preston-Somers expedition against Santiago de Leon de Caracas

The Preston-Somers expedition against Santiago de Leon de Caracas, Venezuela (also known as the Capture of Caracas), May-July 1595 during the Anglo-Spanish War. Date: 1595

Background imageSomers Collection: The Royal Visit to the Vatican - standing behind Princess Elizabeth

The Royal Visit to the Vatican - standing behind Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip are Major Martin Charteris, Private Secretary to the Princess (wearing white tie), Lady Palmer

Background imageSomers Collection: Photograph of Eastnor Castle PH, Somers Town, London

Photograph of Eastnor Castle PH, Somers Town, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Background imageSomers Collection: Photograph of Cock Tavern, Somers Town, London

Photograph of Cock Tavern, Somers Town, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Old Pub Corner on view. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Background imageSomers Collection: Somers Town

Somers Town
A dreary and unsavoury locality of 18th and 19th century London called La Belle Isle, abandoned to mountains of refuse from the metropolitan dustbins

Background imageSomers Collection: Councillor William Agar

Councillor William Agar
View of Councillor Agars house in Somers Town, London 1830. William Agar (1767-1838) famously opposed the cutting of the Regents Canal through his land

Background imageSomers Collection: Brill Tavern, Somers Town

Brill Tavern, Somers Town
View of the Brill Tavern in Somers Town in 1780. This rural area was swept away during the expansion of London and the development of railway termini in the 19th century. Date: 1875

Background imageSomers Collection: Cartoon, Mr John Richard Somers-Vine

Cartoon, Mr John Richard Somers-Vine (1847-1929), civil servant and journalist - The Inventions. 1885

Background imageSomers Collection: Music cover, The Savoy Orpheans, One-Step Irish Medley

Music cover, The Savoy Orpheans, One-Step Irish Medley
Music cover, The Savoy Orpheans Band, One-Step Irish Medley, arranged by Debroy Somers, Savoy Hotel, London. 1920s

Background imageSomers Collection: Somers runs his Ship on Shore (engraving)

Somers runs his Ship on Shore (engraving)
654790 Somers runs his Ship on Shore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Somers runs his Ship on Shore)

Background imageSomers Collection: John Somers, 1st Baron Somers (1651-1716) Lord High Chancellor of England under King

John Somers, 1st Baron Somers (1651-1716) Lord High Chancellor of England under King
5892362 John Somers, 1st Baron Somers (1651-1716) Lord High Chancellor of England under King William III (engraving) by Houbraken, Jacobus (1698-1780) & Vertue

Background imageSomers Collection: Portrait of John Somers, 1835 (litho)

Portrait of John Somers, 1835 (litho)
4070967 Portrait of John Somers, 1835 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Somers)

Background imageSomers Collection: St. Georges, Bermuda - Sir George Somers Memorial

St. Georges, Bermuda - Sir George Somers Memorial
St. George s, Bermuda - Sir George Somers Memorial Date: late 1940s

Background imageSomers Collection: John, First Lord Somers, c1700, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: WT Mote

John, First Lord Somers, c1700, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: WT Mote
John, First Lord Somers, c1700, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English politician John Somers, 1st Baron Somers (1651-1716), holding the Lord Chancellors Purse

Background imageSomers Collection: John Somers, 1st Baron Somers, English politician, 1700s (1906)

John Somers, 1st Baron Somers, English politician, 1700s (1906). From the original painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller, in the National Portrait Gallery, London

Background imageSomers Collection: Admiral Somers runs his ship ashore, Bermuda, 1609 (c1880)

Admiral Somers runs his ship ashore, Bermuda, 1609 (c1880). Admiral Sir Geirge Somers (1554-1610) was the founder of the English colony of Bermuda

Background imageSomers Collection: A letter letter from John, 1st Baron Somers, early 18th century, (1840). Artist: Sir Hans Sloane

A letter letter from John, 1st Baron Somers, early 18th century, (1840). Artist: Sir Hans Sloane
Part of an original letter letter from John Somers, 1st Baron Somers, early 18th century, (1840). Letter from John, 1st Baron Somers, to Sir Hans Sloane

Background imageSomers Collection: John Somers, 1st Baron Somers, Lord High Chancellor of England, (1833). Artist: TA Dean

John Somers, 1st Baron Somers, Lord High Chancellor of England, (1833). Artist: TA Dean
John Somers, 1st Baron Somers, Lord High Chancellor of England, (1833). Somers (1651-1716) was Lord High Chancellor of England under King William III

Background imageSomers Collection: Merchant Seamens Orphanage, Snaresbrook - Plan

Merchant Seamens Orphanage, Snaresbrook - Plan
Ground floor plan of the Merchant Seamens Orphanage, Snaresbrook, North London, designed by Mr G. Somers. Date: 1863

Background imageSomers Collection: John Somers, 1st Baron Somers, 1651 to 1716. Lord High Chancellor of England under King William III

John Somers, 1st Baron Somers, 1651 to 1716. Lord High Chancellor of England under King William III. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr

Background imageSomers Collection: Les Trois Buveurs L Somers Goupil & Cie. French

Les Trois Buveurs L Somers Goupil & Cie. French
Les Trois Buveurs by L. Somers; Goupil & Cie. (French, active 1839 - 1860s); 1861; Albumen silver print

Background imageSomers Collection: Lady Isabella Caroline Somers-Cocks, Lady Henry Somerset, 1851 - 1921

Lady Isabella Caroline Somers-Cocks, Lady Henry Somerset, 1851 - 1921. President Of The British Womens Temperance Association. From The Strand Magazine Published 1894

Background imageSomers Collection: John Somers Baron Somers Of Evesham C 1651 1716 English Statesman Chief Minister To Englands

John Somers Baron Somers Of Evesham C 1651 1716 English Statesman Chief Minister To Englands William Iii From 1696 1700 Engraved By Gerimia From The Book A Catalogue Of Royal And Noble Authors Volume

Background imageSomers Collection: John Somers, Baron Somers Of Evesham, 1651-1716. English Statesman

John Somers, Baron Somers Of Evesham, 1651-1716. English Statesman. Chief Minister To Englands William Iii From
John Somers, Baron Somers Of Evesham, 1651-1716. English Statesman.Chief Minister To Englands William Iii From 1696-1700. From The Book " Lodges British Portraits" Published London 1823

Background imageSomers Collection: Lord John Somers, Baron Somers Of Evesham, 1651 - 1716. English Statesman

Lord John Somers, Baron Somers Of Evesham, 1651 - 1716. English Statesman. Chief Minister To Englands William Iii. From The Book Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Background imageSomers Collection: Lord John Somers Baron Somers Of Evesham 1651-1716 English Statesman Chief Minister To Englands

Lord John Somers Baron Somers Of Evesham 1651-1716 English Statesman Chief Minister To Englands William Iii From 1696-1700 From Old Englands Worthies By Lord Brougham And Others Published London

Background imageSomers Collection: ROBERT SOMERS BROOKINGS (1850-1932). American merchant and philanthropist

ROBERT SOMERS BROOKINGS (1850-1932). American merchant and philanthropist. Line engraving, late 19th century

Background imageSomers Collection: John Somers, Baron

John Somers, Baron
JOHN SOMERS baron of Evesham lawyer, statesman and writer

Background imageSomers Collection: Merchant Seamens Orphanage, Snaresbrook

Merchant Seamens Orphanage, Snaresbrook
The Merchant Seamens Orphanage, Snaresbrook, North London, designed by Mr G. Somers. Date: 1863

Background imageSomers Collection: Caroline Ctess Somers

Caroline Ctess Somers
CAROLINE HARRIET, nee Yorke, countess SOMERS (while she was viscountess Eastnor) wife of John Somers-Cocks, second earl Date: 1794 - 1873

Background imageSomers Collection: BERMUDA: SHIPWRECK, 1609. Sir George Somers and a group of English colonists aboard

BERMUDA: SHIPWRECK, 1609. Sir George Somers and a group of English colonists aboard the Sea Adventure shipwrecked in Bermuda, 1609. Drawing by Richard Caton Woodville, 1903

Background imageSomers Collection: William Sommers, engraved by R. Clamp, 1794 (engraving) (b / w photo)

William Sommers, engraved by R. Clamp, 1794 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF342434 William Sommers, engraved by R. Clamp, 1794 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Harding, S. (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSomers Collection: William Sommers, version published in 1789 (engraving) (b / w photo)

William Sommers, version published in 1789 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF342433 William Sommers, version published in 1789 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Delaram, Francis (c.1590-1627); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSomers Collection: SOMERS RUNS HIS SHIP ON SHORE, 1870s engraving

SOMERS RUNS HIS SHIP ON SHORE, 1870s engraving

Background imageSomers Collection: THE IMPERIAL INSTITUTE, LONDON, SIR SOMERS VINE, F. R. G. S. F. S. S. Assistant Secretary

THE IMPERIAL INSTITUTE, LONDON, SIR SOMERS VINE, F. R. G. S. F. S. S. Assistant Secretary
THE IMPERIAL INSTITUTE, LONDON, SIR SOMERS VINE, F.R.G.S. F.S.S. Assistant Secretary. engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Background imageSomers Collection: BERMUDA: SHIPWRECK, 1609. Sir George Somers and a group of English colonists aboard

BERMUDA: SHIPWRECK, 1609. Sir George Somers and a group of English colonists aboard the Sea Adventure shipwrecked in Bermuda, 1609. Drawing by Richard Caton Woodville, 1903

Background imageSomers Collection: SOMERS: ELEPHANT HOTEL. The Elephant Hotel in Somers, New York, built by Hachaliah Bailey

SOMERS: ELEPHANT HOTEL. The Elephant Hotel in Somers, New York, built by Hachaliah Bailey, who named it in honor of his elephant Old Bet, who died on tour in 1827. Photograph, c1900

Background imageSomers Collection: JULIA MARGARET CAMERON (1815-1876). English photographer. Photographed c1863-65 by Oscar G

JULIA MARGARET CAMERON (1815-1876). English photographer. Photographed c1863-65 by Oscar G. Rejlander or Lord Somers

Background imageSomers Collection: Sunbathing on a Coral Beach, Bermuda

Sunbathing on a Coral Beach, Bermuda Date: circa 1950s

Background imageSomers Collection: Bermuda, a few of the islands

Bermuda, a few of the islands - The Bermudas or Somers Isles, is a British overseas territory in the North Atlantic Ocean. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSomers Collection: Bermuda - The Grave of Sir George Somers - St George s

Bermuda - The Grave of Sir George Somers - St George s
Bermuda, a Brtish Overseas territory in the North Atlantic Ocean - The Grave of Sir George Somers (15541610), an English naval hero - at St George s

Background imageSomers Collection: Princess Hotel - Bermuda

Princess Hotel - Bermuda - a British overseas territory in the North Atlantic Ocean. The managers at the time this card were produced were Howe and Tworoger. Date: circa 1908



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"Discovering the Rich History of Somers: From Bermuda to London" A glimpse into the past: a captivating colour engraving of the Map of Bermuda, where the story begins. Adeline, Duchess of Bedford, an influential figure in Somers' history - her legacy lives on. The Flag of Bermuda proudly waving in the wind, symbolizing unity and identity. Unveiling secrets beneath the waves: exploring the intriguing Somers wreck off the coast of Bermuda. Let your imagination wander with "Little Spanish Villa by the Sea, " a melody that transports you to idyllic shores. Nurturing hope and providing care: delving into Merchant Seamens Orphanage's plan at Snaresbrook. Brave adventurers setting sail: The Preston-Somers expedition against Santiago de Leon de Caracas leaves its mark on history books. Standing tall beside Princess Elizabeth during The Royal Visit to Vatican - Somers' presence felt worldwide. Eastnor Castle PH in vibrant Somers Town, London - a photograph capturing architectural beauty and local charm. Cheers. Raise your glass at Cock Tavern, another beloved establishment nestled within lively Somers Town, London. Exploring every corner of this vibrant neighborhood known as Somers Town – where diversity thrives and stories unfold daily. Councillor William Agar's dedication to community development shines through his impactful work in Somers – a true visionary leader.