Stanley Collection (page 3)

Coastel 2 ? RAF Stanley
The widely detested Coastel 2 near RAF Stanley, with the much more favourably looked on NaFI bar to the right.(At one stage)

The Man from Mexico, Grand Theatre, Oldham
The Man from Mexico, a comedy at the Grand Theatre, Oldham, previously at the Strand Theatre, London. 1911

Stanley s... Meeting with Emin Pasha, April 29, 1888, at Kavalli... (1901). Creator: Unknown
Stanleys Journey through Unknown Central Africa, 1887-1890: His Meeting with Emin Pasha, April 29, 1888, at Kavalli, on Lake Nyanza, (1901)

Livingstone... : The Great Missionary-Explorer found by Stanley, 1870, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Livingstones Exploration of Lake Tanganyika: The Great Missionary-Explorer found by Stanley, 1870, at Ujiji, (1901). The historic meeting between Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904)

A Rude Design for a Grand Historical Picture of The Death of Caesar, 1836. Creator: John Doyle
A Rude Design for a Grand Historical Picture of The Death of Caesar, 1836. Satire of British politics, with politicians in a scene from " Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare

The Royal Scots Greys. The Charge of the Greys at Waterloo, 1815, (1939). Scottish regiment capturing the Eagle flag of the French 45th Ligne at the Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815

The Black Forest Mount Hope and Sierra Prieta, USA, 1856. Artist: E Stout
The Black Forest Mount Hope and Sierra Prieta, USA, 1856. Print from Reports of Explorations and Surveys to Ascertain the Most Practicable

Livingstone and Stanley going from Ujiji to the Rusizi River, 1871. Ujiji (in what is now Tanzania) was the site of the famous meeting on 10 November 1871 between Henry Morton Stanley

Near Vermilion Pass, Continental Divide. Storm Mountain, ridge on Mt. Ball, Mt. Stanley, Kootenay National Park, British Columbia, Canada

Colourful architecture, Stanley, East Falkland, Falkland Islands

China, Hong Kong, Stanley Market, Display of Bangles

China, Hong Kong, Stanley Market, Detail of Fans

Stanley Bay, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China

View of Stanley, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China

View of Stanley at dusk, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China

Dragon boats on Stanley Main Beach, Stanley, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Stanley Main Beach, Stanley, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Oceania, Australia, Tasmania, Stanley, The Nut State Reserve

Australia, Tasmania, Stanley, Historic building in the Nut State Reserve

Oceania, Australia, Tasmania, Stanley Harbour

Australia, Tasmania, Stanley, The Nut State Reserve

Australia, Tasmania, Stanley, The Nut State Reserve

LITTLE BIGHORN, 1876. Pile of bones found at the site of the Battle of Little Bighorn. Stereograph by Stanley Morrow, c1876

Crown Ground Stadium - Accrington Stanley FC
The Crown Ground is a multi-use stadium in Accrington, Lancashire, England. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Accrington Stanley

Victorian advertisment for a bicycle retailer in Burnley

Henry Morton Stanley Victorian period

The Old Stanley Palace, Chester - Walter Scott real photo postcard 1950 Date: 1950

Canal barge at Stanley Ferry Date: circa 1900s

Stanley Ferry The Canal early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

RMS Titanic, May Collection, archive of ephemera
RMS TITANIC MAY COLLECTION, small archive of personal ephemera relating to Titanic passengers Richards and Stanley May. It includes a South Western Hotel luncheon menu from July 1914 for the Spithead

Stanley Ferry - canal boats

Holyhead Stanley Street early 1900s

H M Stanley Victorian Explorer Missionary

Lilliburlero (Calling Us All)
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for Lilliburlero, (calling us all) arranged by Kenneth J. Alford, words by Arthur Stanley

Stanley Palace, Chester, Cheshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

White Star Line, RMS Titanic, letter from Henry Wotton
White Star Line, RMS Titanic, collection of Titanic passengers Richard and Stanley May. Letter dated 5 July 1913 from Henry Wotton, Titanic cross channel passenger

White Star Line, RMS Olympic, handwritten postcard
White Star Line, RMS Olympic, collection of Titanic passengers Richard and Stanley May. Rare book postcard written by Richard May on board RMS Olympic on September 20th 1911

White Star Line, RMS Olympic, top of on board stationery
White Star Line, RMS Olympic, top of a piece of on board stationery dated September 20th 1911, the day of the Hawke collision incident, from May brothers personal archive of shipping items. Date: 1911

Luncheon menu, Assembly of Fleet at Spithead, Southampton
South Western Hotel, Southampton, luncheon menu from 19 July 1914 for the Spithead Review, signed by Richard and Stanley May, in the May brothers personal archive of shipping items. Date: 1914

Small archive of May brothers personal ephemera
White Star Line, RMS Titanic, May Collection. Small archive of personal ephemera relating to Titanic passengers Richard and Stanley May

White Star Line, RMS Olympic, abstract of log
White Star Line, Collection of Titanic passengers Richard and Stanley May. Extremely rare RMS Olympic abstract of log for the first voyage after the Hawke collision incident, No

Stanley Austin, author, assistant editor of The Magnet
Caricature of Stanley Austin, author, assistant editor of The Magnet, by Philippe Ledoux Date: circa 1930

F Stanley Parker
Caricature of F Stanley Parker, by Philippe Ledoux Date: circa 1930

The Gate House, Limpsfield, Surrey
Some architectural drawings of The Gate House, Limpsfield Surrey, showing garden and entrance fronts, designed for Sir Stanley A

The Gate House, Limpsfield, Surrey, Interiors
A pair of photographs of the billiards room and a bedroom of The Gate House, Limpsfield, Surrey, the house was designed for Sir Stanley A

Africa. Floating islands in the Upper Congo
History of Africa. 19th century. Floating islands on the Upper Congo River. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

History of Africa. Ambriz Coast
History of Africa. 19th century. Ambriz Coast. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre. Historia de los Trabajos y Exploraciones Verificados

Alexandre Delcommune - Belgian military and explorer
Alexandre Delcommune (1855-1922). Belgian military and explorer, integrated in the Public Force of the Congo Free State. Portrait. Engraving

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"Stanley: A Journey Through Time and Comedy" Step into the world of Stanley, where laughter and adventure await. Just like Laurel and Hardy, this enigmatic figure embodies the spirit of classic comedy. From their iconic films like "Flying Deuces" in 1939 to the timeless charm captured in a publicity still from "Big Business" in 1929, Stanley's presence is undeniable. But there's more to Stanley than just his comedic genius. Delve deeper into his story as we explore maps that trace the travels of explorers across Africa, reminding us that he too embarked on a journey filled with unknown territories and unexpected encounters. Intriguingly, we stumble upon an image of HMS Minerva at Stanley harbour, hinting at perhaps another side to our protagonist - one intertwined with maritime adventures or naval connections. As we continue our exploration, we find ourselves transported to Walton Heath Golf Club in 1932. Could it be that Stanley had a passion for golf? Or did he simply enjoy observing others engage in this gentlemanly sport? And then there are Stephen Ward's sketches of celebrities from 1960; do they hold any connection to our mysterious subject? Were these famous faces part of Stanley's circle or merely inspiration for his own artistic endeavors? The map illustrating African travels reappears once again – a reminder that while comedy may have been his calling card, there were other facets waiting to be discovered within him. Surprisingly juxtaposed against all these clues is an intriguing photograph by Stanley Morrow capturing the Little Bighorn Monument. Does this signify an interest in history or perhaps even involvement in significant events beyond what meets the eye? Finally, we encounter yet another notable figure named Stanley Baldwin – could this be a mere coincidence or does it offer insight into our protagonist's identity? The first Earl Baldwin of Bewdley leaves us wondering about potential connections between them. With each piece falling into place, the enigma deepens.