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Speedwell Collection

"Discovering the Delights of Speedwell: A Journey Through History, Nature

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Samuel Warren Ltd. page from Register of trade marks of the Cutlers Company of Sheffield, 1919

Samuel Warren Ltd. page from Register of trade marks of the Cutlers Company of Sheffield, 1919. Compiled by J. H
Original at Sheffield Archives ref. SY599/B7/1

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Speedwell, Thyme, Veronica, Victorian Botanical Illustration

Speedwell, Thyme, Veronica, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Speedwell, Thyme, Veronica, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain, Published in 1846

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Water parsnip, Sium suave, and water speedwell. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical

Water parsnip, Sium suave, and water speedwell. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam
FLO4667712 Water parsnip, Sium suave, and water speedwell. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Shakuyaku or Chinese peony, Paeonia lactiflora, and purslane speedwell, Veronica peregrina

Shakuyaku or Chinese peony, Paeonia lactiflora, and purslane speedwell, Veronica peregrina
FLO4653523 Shakuyaku or Chinese peony, Paeonia lactiflora, and purslane speedwell, Veronica peregrina. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Brooklime, Veronica beccabunga

Brooklime, Veronica beccabunga
5855877 Brooklime, Veronica beccabunga; (add.info.: Brooklime, Veronica beccabunga. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Germander speedwell, Veronica chamaedrys, and common speedwell, Veronica officinalis

Germander speedwell, Veronica chamaedrys, and common speedwell, Veronica officinalis
5855876 Germander speedwell, Veronica chamaedrys, and common speedwell, Veronica officinalis.; (add.info.: Germander speedwell, Veronica chamaedrys, and common speedwell, Veronica officinalis)

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Speedwell hybrid, Veronica x andersonii. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte

Speedwell hybrid, Veronica x andersonii. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4629556 Speedwell hybrid, Veronica x andersonii. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Ivy-leaved speedwell, Veronica hederifolia

Ivy-leaved speedwell, Veronica hederifolia
5855879 Ivy-leaved speedwell, Veronica hederifolia; (add.info.: Ivy-leaved speedwell, Veronica hederifolia. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Rock speedwell, Veronica fruticans Crantz

Rock speedwell, Veronica fruticans Crantz
5855878 Rock speedwell, Veronica fruticans Crantz; (add.info.: Rock speedwell, Veronica fruticans Crantz. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Heath speedwell, Veronica officinalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr

Heath speedwell, Veronica officinalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr
FLO4563891 Heath speedwell, Veronica officinalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Milton Keynes MK17 9 Map

Milton Keynes MK17 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Milton Keynes MK17 9

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Bristol BS5 7 Map

Bristol BS5 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bristol BS5 7

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Germander speedwell flowers (Veronica chamaedrys). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK

Germander speedwell flowers (Veronica chamaedrys). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. May

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Departure of the Pilgrim Fathers from Delft Haven, July 1620, (19th century). Artist: T Bauer

Departure of the Pilgrim Fathers from Delft Haven, July 1620, (19th century). Artist: T Bauer
Departure of the Pilgrim Fathers from Delft Haven, July 1620, (19th century). The Pilgrim Fathers, members of the English Separatist Church sect of Puritans fled religious persecution in 1609

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Slender speedwell - Germany, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Ostpark, Michaeligarten

Slender speedwell - Germany, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Ostpark, Michaeligarten

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Subterranean Canal in Speedwell Lead Mine, Castleton

Subterranean Canal in Speedwell Lead Mine, Castleton, Derbyshire. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Bird's Foot Trefoil and Speedwell Gardens Garden

Bird's Foot Trefoil and Speedwell Gardens Garden
Bird's, Foot, Trefoil, and, Speedwell, Gardens, Garden, Flowers, Watercolour, painting, Edith, A, Andrews, 12022105

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Ms Fr 9197 Fol. 49 Apollo killing Python, from Livre des Eschecs D Amour (vellum)

Ms Fr 9197 Fol. 49 Apollo killing Python, from Livre des Eschecs D Amour (vellum)
BNP159940 Ms Fr 9197 Fol.49 Apollo killing Python, from Livre des Eschecs D Amour (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: The Four Kings of Candyland (engraving)

The Four Kings of Candyland (engraving)
1103731 The Four Kings of Candyland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Four Kings of Candyland)

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Wild Flowers

Wild Flowers
OLD37250 Wild Flowers by Dobson, William Charles Thomas (1817-98); Gallery Oldham, UK; eGallery Oldham; English, out of copyright

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Veronique officinale - Male speedwell, Veronica officinalis. Handcoloured stipple copperplate

Veronique officinale - Male speedwell, Veronica officinalis. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Lambert
FLO4604682 Veronique officinale - Male speedwell, Veronica officinalis. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Lambert Junior from a drawing by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin from Chaumeton

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Botanical illustration, original from Owen Joness (1809-74)

Botanical illustration, original from Owen Joness (1809-74)
BCC88006 Botanical illustration, original from Owen Joness (1809-74) The Grammar of Ornament, 1856 (pencil, w/c) by Dresser, Christopher (1834-1904); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Ivy-leaved speedwell, Veronica hederifolia

Ivy-leaved speedwell, Veronica hederifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Procumbent speedwell, Veronica agrestis

Procumbent speedwell, Veronica agrestis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Marsh speedwell, Veronica scutellata

Marsh speedwell, Veronica scutellata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Water speedwell, Veronica anagallis-aquatica

Water speedwell, Veronica anagallis-aquatica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Mountain speedwell, Veronica montana

Mountain speedwell, Veronica montana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Common speedwell, Veronica officinalis

Common speedwell, Veronica officinalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Wall speedwell, Veronica arvensis

Wall speedwell, Veronica arvensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Spiked speedwell, Veronica spicata

Spiked speedwell, Veronica spicata (Welch speedwell, Veronica hybrida). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1799

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Speedwell hybrid, Veronica x andersonii

Speedwell hybrid, Veronica x andersonii. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Syrian speedwell, Veronica syriaca

Syrian speedwell, Veronica syriaca. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l Europe

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Germander speedwell, Veronica chamaedrys

Germander speedwell, Veronica chamaedrys. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Spiked speedwell; Veronica spicata subsp. orchidea

Spiked speedwell; Veronica spicata subsp. orchidea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell from Samuel Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1821

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Willow-leaved speedwell, Veronica salicifolia

Willow-leaved speedwell, Veronica salicifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register, edited by John Lindley

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Cross-leav d speedwell, Veronica decussata

Cross-leav d speedwell, Veronica decussata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards rom William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Royal candles, Veronica spicata subsp. orchidea

Royal candles, Veronica spicata subsp. orchidea (Orchis-flowered speedwell, Veronica orchidea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Heath speedwell, Veronica officinalis

Heath speedwell, Veronica officinalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 678

Curtis British Entomology Plate 678
Coleoptera: Orchestes waltoni, probably = Rhynchaenus pratensis [Plant: Veronica montana (Wood or Mountain Speedwell)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 660

Curtis British Entomology Plate 660
Hymenoptera: Euceros albitarsus Curtis [Plant: Veronica officinalis (Heath Speedwell)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 646

Curtis British Entomology Plate 646
Coleoptera: Ptinus 6-punctatus = Ptinus sexpunctatus [Plant: Veronica spicata ssp. hybrida (V. hybrida, Welch Speedwell)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 615

Curtis British Entomology Plate 615
Lepidoptera: Nyssia zonaria = Lycia zonaria ssp. britannica (Belted Beauty) [Plant: Veronica hederifolia (Ivy-leaved Speedwell)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 568

Curtis British Entomology Plate 568
Diptera: Rhaphium macrocerum = Rhaphium monotrichum (Long-horned Rhaphium) [Plant: Veronica verna (Vernal Speedwell)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 567

Curtis British Entomology Plate 567
Lepidoptera: Penthina grevillana = Apotomis sauciana grevillana (Sutherland Long-cloak, Greville?s Marble) [Plant: Veronica triphyllos (Fingered Speedwell)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 553

Curtis British Entomology Plate 553
Hemiptera: *Gerris apicalis Curtis (Black-tipped Under-wing Pond-skater) [Plant: Veronica scutellata (Narrow-leaved Speedwell)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 371

Curtis British Entomology Plate 371
Coleoptera: Galeruca viburni = Pyrrhalta viburni (Striped-legged Galeruca) [Plant: Veronica serpyllifolia (Smooth Speedwell)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: Milkwort, Brooklime, Speedwell, Germander Speedwell, 1951 (colour litho)

Milkwort, Brooklime, Speedwell, Germander Speedwell, 1951 (colour litho)
2920009 Milkwort, Brooklime, Speedwell, Germander Speedwell, 1951 (colour litho) by Inglis, Bessie D. (fl. 1927-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpeedwell Collection: The Commencement of the Naval Manoeuvres, the 'A'Squadron cruising off the Lizard (litho)

The Commencement of the Naval Manoeuvres, the "A"Squadron cruising off the Lizard (litho)
1062777 The Commencement of the Naval Manoeuvres, the " A" Squadron cruising off the Lizard (litho) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)



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"Discovering the Delights of Speedwell: A Journey Through History, Nature, and Art" Step into the world as we embark on a captivating exploration that spans centuries and continents. From Samuel Warren Ltd. 's page in the Register of trade marks to Victorian Botanical Illustrations, let us unravel the secrets behind this enchanting plant. Intriguingly known by various names such as Thyme and Veronica, it has captivated botanists and artists alike with its delicate beauty. Immerse yourself in the vibrant hues of Germander speedwell flowers found in Derbyshire's Peak District National Park or witness Slender speedwell gracing Munich's Ostpark. But our journey doesn't stop there – venture underground into Castleton's subterranean canal within Speedwell Lead Mine for an extraordinary experience like no other. And if you're seeking directions to Milton Keynes MK17 9 Map, rest assured that Speedwell will guide your way through its rich history. Marvel at Ms Fr 9197 Fol. 49 Apollo killing Python from Livre des Eschecs D'Amour or admire Austin Mini Speedwell's iconic blue light from 1964 – both testaments to how deeply ingrained Speedwell is in art and culture. As we delve further into this captivating subject, we encounter The Four Kings of Candyland engraving alongside Wild Flowers depicting Veronique officinale - Male speedwell. These diverse representations remind us of nature's boundless creativity. Join us on this remarkable journey where science meets art, history intertwines with nature, all centered around one humble yet fascinating plant – Speedwell.