Stoker Collection

Royal Navy recruitment poster. Stokers required, no previous experience necessary, age 18 to 25 years. Apply to the Royal Navy Recruiting Office, Naval Base, Great Yarmouth

Bram Stoker (Photo)
BRAM STOKER writer of Dracula etc

Butler Advises Wooster
It might be judicious, said Jeeves, " if you were to attempt to persuade his lordship that the spirit in which you embraced Miss Stoker was a purely brotherly one."

ABRAHAM BRAM STOKER (1847-1912). Irish writer: oil over a photograph

Bram Stoker, novelist and theatre manager
Bram Stoker, novelist and short story writer, best known for the gothic novel Dracula (1897). He was also theatre manager for Henry Irving at the Lyceum Theatre, London

Ground Plan of Whitby Abbey, 1897. From The Ruined Abbeys of Britain by Frederick Ross. [William Mackenzie, London, 1897]

Ocean Liner - Stokers Manual 1912
Ocean Liner - rare copy of the 1912 Stokers Manual. Date: 1912

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Romania, Transylvania, Sighisoara. Birthplace of Vlad Tepes, Count Dracula. Historic 13th century clock tower. Date: 18/01/2006

DDE-90034643
Romania, Transylvania, Sighisoara. Birthplace & childhood home of Vlad Tepes, the inspiration for Bram Stoker's Count Dracula. Date: 18/01/2006

DDE-90034637
Romania, Transylvania, Bran Castle National Monument (aka Dracula's Castle), c. 1377. Castle courtyard. Date: 18/01/2006

The Present Time, England, After 1879. Creator: Thomas Stevens
The Present Time, England, After 1879

Women carrying out war work, 1916 (b / w photo)
5996232 Women carrying out war work, 1916 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women carrying out war work, 1916)

The Nansen North Pole Expedition, Portraits of Dr Nansens Companions (b / w photo)
1063084 The Nansen North Pole Expedition, Portraits of Dr Nansens Companions (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

North wall of Strozzi Chapel, The Martyrdom of St. John the Evangelist, c
BEN208296 North wall of Strozzi Chapel, The Martyrdom of St. John the Evangelist, c.1457-1502 (detail of 208295) by Lippi, Filippino (c.1457-1504); Santa Maria Novella, Florence

Chinese military equipment, illustration from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne
STC232904 Chinese military equipment, illustration from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne by Giulio Ferrario, published c.1820s-30s (colour litho) by Rancati

Studio portrait of a sailor, HMS Indomitable, WW1
Studio portrait of a sailor, leading stoker on the battle cruiser HMS Indomitable, WW1. circa 1914

Lascars on British Ships: The Question of their Retention. " Human Salamanders" :The Lascar at Work and Play. Employed on board P&O Australian Line liners - working as Coal Stokers

Cartoons, Hail, Rain, Steam and Speed by an Old Stoker - Refreshment Rooms. A satire on JMW Turners painting of the same name. 1850

Title page, Hail, Rain, Steam and Speed by an Old Stoker - a satire on JMW Turners painting of the same name. 1850

Stokehole of the Atlantic Liner 1903
Stokers in the boiler room on board a atlantic liner. Date: 1903

The Hex River Railway, Cape Colony (engraving)
1044530 The Hex River Railway, Cape Colony (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hex River Railway, Cape Colony)

Federal field artillery in action during the American Civil War (colour litho)
PNP253694 Federal field artillery in action during the American Civil War (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

North wall of Strozzi Chapel, The Martyrdom of St. John the Evangelist, c
BEN208295 North wall of Strozzi Chapel, The Martyrdom of St. John the Evangelist, c.1457-1502 (fresco) by Lippi, Filippino (c.1457-1504); Santa Maria Novella, Florence

Victoria Cross, the New Order of Valour for the Navy (colour litho)
1587596 Victoria Cross, the New Order of Valour for the Navy (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victoria Cross, the New Order of Valour for the Navy)

Section of Steel Torpedo-Vessel (engraving)
1106375 Section of Steel Torpedo-Vessel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Section of Steel Torpedo-Vessel)

Hit in the stockhold! The appaling risk engineers and stokers faced unflinchingly
STC359882 Hit in the stockhold! The appaling risk engineers and stokers faced unflinchingly, 1914-19 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Union soldiers with a Parrott Rifle Gun of the Union Army during the American Civil War
PNP253690 Union soldiers with a Parrott Rifle Gun of the Union Army during the American Civil War (1861-65) (b/w photo) by American Photographer

The youngest stoker in the country. Pictured is 17 years old Marjorie Firth (hard to read caption could also read at Fitch) of Hilary Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk. She is working in a local factory

Driver and stoker on the footplate of a night train : by now, their footplate is partially enclosed, giving them reasonable protection from the weather, Date: 1889

OPEN FOOTPLATE 1870
On the open footplate of a train at night - driver at the controls, stoker shovelling in coal, while their train hurtles into the darkness... Date: 1870

FURNACE OF STEAM ENGINE
The furnace, boilers and temperature gauge of a fully operating steam engine Date: early 19th century

Stoker putting coal to a steam train engine

The Stokehold of a Battleship, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

North Transept, Whitby Abbey, c1880, (1897). Artist: Alexander Francis Lydon
North Transept, Whitby Abbey, c1880, (1897). From The Ruined Abbeys of Britain by Frederick Ross. [William Mackenzie, London, 1897]

North Aisle, Whitby Abbey, c1880, (1897). Artist: Alexander Francis Lydon
North Aisle, Whitby Abbey, c1880, (1897). From The Ruined Abbeys of Britain by Frederick Ross. [William Mackenzie, London, 1897]

Interior of Whitby Abbey, c1915. Artist: William Callow
Interior of Whitby Abbey, c1915. Whitby Abbey, North Yorkshire, 2009. The first abbey at Whitby was founded in 657 by Oswy, King of Northumbria

Some of the stokers of the battleship HMS Camperdown, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
Some of the stokers of the battleship HMS Camperdown, 1896. On 22nd June 1893 the Camperdown collided with another battleship, HMS Victoria, while on exercises in the Mediterranean

Stoker, (1st Class), 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Stoker, (1st Class), 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Stoker Petty Officer, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Stoker Petty Officer, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Stoker, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Stoker, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Communicating by speaking tube, 1882
Speaking tube, 1882. A cross-section of a ship, showing how communication between the bridge (top) and the rest of the vessel took place

History, Europe, Industrial Revolution, Steam Engines, Fuel, Shovelling Coal, Stoker, Clocks, Efficiency, Frank Lillian Gilbreth, Hand, Laborers, Shoveling, Shovels, Stokers, Stop, Timing, Watches

Vlad the Impaler (1431-1476). Prince of Wallachia (1431-1476). Oil. AUSTRIA. VIENNA. Vienna. Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna (Museum of Art History)

Countess Hoey Stoker
The Countess Hoey Stoker, daughter of Count Oei Tiong Han, Chinese businessman. Date: 1918

William Lashly, 1867 To 1940. Royal Navy Seaman Who Was A Member Of Both Of Robert Falcon Scotts Antarctic Expeditions. From South With Scott By Rear Admiral E.R.G.R. Evans

Caricature, Henry Irving and Bram Stoker
Caricature, Henry Irving congratulates his theatre manager, Bram Stoker for recently rescuing a man from drowning in the River Thames near his Chelsea home. 1882

Train driver and stoker on engine footplate
On the footplate: a driver and a stoker on the open footplate of a night train at Christmas-time, discussing the recent railway strike in Scotland. Date: 1891

Countess Hoey Stoker and son
The Countess Hoey Stoker, daughter of Count Oei Tiong Han, Chinese businessman and married to an officer in the British Army

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"Stoker: A Captivating Tale of Literary Legacy and Naval Recruitment" Step into the world of Bram Stoker, an Irish writer whose name became synonymous with gothic horror. From his iconic novel "Dracula" to his lesser-known works, Stoker's literary prowess continues to captivate readers worldwide. In this intriguing caption, we delve into various aspects of Stoker's life and influence. The journey begins with a Royal Navy recruitment poster that entices young men to join their ranks, reminding us that even amidst the darkness of war, literature can serve as a beacon of hope. A glimpse at Bram Stoker himself is revealed through a photograph adorned with oil painting strokes. This image showcases the man behind the pen - a visionary who brought forth tales that would haunt our dreams for generations to come. Butler Advises Wooster - an unexpected connection emerges between Stoker and P. G. Wodehouse's beloved characters Jeeves and Bertie Wooster. Perhaps there was more to Stoker than meets the eye; his wisdom transcending genres and eras. Countess Hoey Stoker enters the scene, shedding light on another facet of Bram's life - love and family. Her presence reminds us that behind every great writer stands a supportive partner who fuels their creative fire. The ground plan of Whitby Abbey transports us back in time, evoking images from "Dracula" where Count Dracula first set foot on English soil. It serves as a reminder that inspiration can be found in historical landmarks just as much as within one's imagination. A caricature featuring Henry Irving alongside Bram Stoker highlights their close friendship and professional collaboration. Together they shaped theatrical history while leaving an indelible mark on each other's lives. An ocean liner stokers manual from 1912 takes us deep below deck, revealing the arduous yet vital role played by these unsung heroes who kept ships running smoothly across vast oceans.