Tring Collection

Zebra-drawn trap of Lord Walter Rothschild
Rothschild broke in and trained several zebras to pull a trap, which he memorably used to visit Buckingham Palace in 1898 Date: 1898

Morpho cypris, blue morpho butterfly
Butterfly from Central America. South America. Specimen on display at the Natural History Museum at Tring, part of the Natural History Museum, London

Lear / Nonsense / Tring
There was an Old Person of Tring, who embellished his nose with a ring; He gazed at the moon, every evening in June, that ecstatic Old Person in Tring

Cow Roast Lock, near Tring, Hertfordshire. Circa 1950

Walter Rothschild driving his team of zebras at Tring Park
Carriage drawn by a zebra driven by Lord Lionel Walter Rothschild, founder of the Natural History Museum at Tring (where this photograph was taken), now part of the Natural History Museum, London

Nathaniel Charles Rothschild (1877-1923)
The younger brother of Tring Museum founder Walter Rothschild, Charles was a keen entomologist, discovering the plague vector flea, Xenopsylla cheopis, in Shendi, Sudan

Dressed Fleas
Dressed fleas on display at the Natural History Museum in Tring

Lord Lionel Walter Rothschild (1868-1937)
Lord Rothschild, founder of the Natural History Museum at Tring, riding on the back of a giant tortoise

Tring cutting, London & Birmingham Railway, 17 June 1837 (1839). Artist: John Cooke Bourne
Tring cutting, London & Birmingham Railway, 17 June 1837 (1839). Navvies excavating the cutting. Wheelbarrows are filled with spoil at the bottom

Emu by Gambier Bolton
Emu photogrpaph by Gambier Bolton, F Zs 354, held at The Natural History Museum at Tring

Group of Kangaroos by Gambier Bolton
Group of Kangaroos photogrpaph by Gambier Bolton, F Zs 553, held at The Natural History Museum at Tring

Stirling Moss and his daughter Allison (aged 7) with her horse Happy. Pictured at Stirlings mothers farm in Tring, Hertfordshire. 26th June 1974

Northern cassowary by JG Keulemans
Hand-coloured lithograph of cassowary head by JG Keulemans (c. 1898), based on the live animals at Walter Rothschilds Museum at Tring

Tring High Street probably 1920s

High Street, Tring

1840s Victorian Map of Hertfordshire

"A Vicar his own Mason", the Reverend F W Ragg helping in the Restoration of his Church at Marsworth
1038438 " A Vicar his own Mason", the Reverend F W Ragg helping in the Restoration of his Church at Marsworth, Tring (engraving) by English School

Tring Reservoir, Hertfordshire, 1934 (b / w photo)
STC444621 Tring Reservoir, Hertfordshire, 1934 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drought of June-July 1934)

Tring Park, residence of Lord Rothschild
Tring Park, the residence of Lord Rothschild. circa 1900

The Volunteer Review at Tring on Easter Monday, the March past at Beacon Hill (engraving)
1106019 The Volunteer Review at Tring on Easter Monday, the March past at Beacon Hill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Home of Mrs Humphry Ward, Stocks House, Tring (b / w photo)
5989083 The Home of Mrs Humphry Ward, Stocks House, Tring (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Home of Mrs Humphry Ward, Stocks House, Tring)

The Morning-Room at Tring (b / w photo)
5209125 The Morning-Room at Tring (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Morning-Room at Tring)

Australian hunting in England (colour litho)
2777618 Australian hunting in England (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Australian hunting in England)

Stable Offices, Pendley Manor, Tring (engraving)
6018784 Stable Offices, Pendley Manor, Tring (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stable Offices, Pendley Manor, Tring)

Old Age Pensioners in Tring, Hertfordshire. 4th July 1955

Janette Scott, Kirk Douglas, Burt Lancaster and Laurence Olivier on the set of The Devils Disciple in Tring Park, Hertfordshire. 30th July 1958

Burt Lancaster, Janette Scott, Kirk Douglas and Laurence Olivier on the set of The Devils Disciple in Tring Park, Hertfordshire. 30th July 1958

Janette Scott and Laurence Olivier on the set of The Devils Disciple in Tring Park, Hertfordshire. 30th July 1958

Janette Scott on the set of The Devils Disciple in Tring Park, Hertfordshire. 30th July 1958

Laurence Olivier, Kirk Douglas, Janette Scott and Burt Lancaster on the set of The Devils Disciple in Tring Park, Hertfordshire. 30th July 1958

Laurence Olivier on the set of The Devils Disciple in Tring Park, Hertfordshire. 30th July 1958

Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas and Laurence Olivier on the set of The Devils Disciple in Tring Park, Hertfordshire. 30th July 1958

Holidaymakers negotiate the lock at Tring before the padlocks go on

Farming: Harvest near Tring. July 1938 P004524

Dwarf cassowary by JG Keulemans
Hand-coloured lithograph of cassowary head by JG Keulemans (c. 1898), based on the live animals at Walter Rothschilds Museum at Tring

Argusianus argus, great argus
Detail of a feather from a great argus (Argusianus argus) from the Natural History Museum at Tring

Dacorum HP23 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Dacorum HP23 5

Tring House, Hertfordshire, 1894. Creator: Unknown
Tring House, Hertfordshire, 1894. Tring Park Mansion was built to a design of Sir Christopher Wren in 1685. From Beautiful Britain; views of our stately homes. [The Werner Company of Chicago, 1894]

The Morning Room at Tring Park Mansion, Hertfordshire, 1894. Creator: Unknown
The Morning Room at Tring Park Mansion, Hertfordshire, 1894. Tring Park was built to a design of Sir Christopher Wren in 1685. From Beautiful Britain; views of our stately homes

MG M Type 12 / 12 replica of Viscount Curzon, MG Car Club Trial, Waterworks Hill, Tring, 1931
MG M type 12/12 replica. 847 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. MG768. Event Entry No: 18. Driver: Curzon, Viscount. Place: Waterworks Hill, Tring, Hertfordshie. M.G.C.C. Trial. Date: 15.2.31

Raymond Mays Hillman Speed Model 1496 cc Quicksilver, Inter-Varsity Hillclimb
Hillman Speed Model 1496 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. MD 3877 Event Entry No: 24 Driver: Mays, R. Time: F.T.D. Car known as Quicksilver. Place: Inter-Varsity Hillclimb, Tring. Date: 5.3.21

HR Godfrey driving a GN Bluebottle, Inter-Varsity Hillclimb, Tring, Hertfordshire, 5 March 1921
GN Bluebottle Vehicle Reg. No. IT342. Event Entry No: 29. Driver: Godfrey, H.R. Place: Inter-Varsity Hillclimb, Tring. Date: 5.3.21

Vauxhall 30 / 98, Inter-Varsity Hillclimb, Tring, Hertfordshire, 5 March 1921. Artist: Bill Brunell
Vauxhall 30/98 Event Entry No: 25. Place: Inter-Varsity Hillclimb, Tring. Date: 5.3.21

HE 14 / 40 2120 cc, Inter-Varsity Hillclimb, Tring, Hertfordshire, 5 March 1921. Artist: Bill Brunell
HE 14/40 2120 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. DP3524. Event Entry No: 27. Place: Inter-Varsity Hillclimb, Tring. Date: 5.3.21

Old Town, Warsaw, 1902. Artist: Tring Pearce
Old Town, Warsaw, 1902. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. I. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1902]

Rozsika Rothschild (1870-1940)
Hungarian baroness, champion tennis player and wife of Charles Rothschild, she resided in Tring Park where the Walter Rothschild Zoological Museum was founded

Scottish deerhounds, stuffed specimens C016 / 5136
Scottish deerhounds, stuffed specimens. These specimens are a breed of the domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris). Their names are Marquis of Lorne (front) and Lady of Raikeshill (back)

Papilio ulysses telegonus, swallowtail butterfly
Butterfly from Australasia/Batjan etc. On display at the Natural History Museum at Tring, part of the Natural History Museum, London

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"Discover the Enchanting World of Tring: A Captivating Blend of Nature, History, and Curiosities" Step into the extraordinary realm of Tring, where wonders await at every turn. Nestled in Hertfordshire, this quaint town holds a treasure trove of captivating stories and intriguing sights that will leave you spellbound. Immerse yourself in the rich history as you explore Tring Park, once graced by Lord Walter Rothschild himself. Picture him driving his team of zebras through these very grounds, creating an ethereal scene reminiscent of a zebra-drawn trap straight out of a fairytale. Nature enthusiasts will be enthralled by the vibrant Morpho cypris butterfly - its iridescent blue wings fluttering gracefully amidst lush greenery. This delicate creature finds sanctuary within Tring's borders, adding to its allure as a haven for biodiversity. Tracing back its roots to Lear's Nonsense and whimsical tales, Tring exudes an air of enchantment that continues to captivate visitors from near and far. The legacy left behind by Nathaniel Charles Rothschild is palpable; his passion for natural history echoing through the corridors of time. Prepare to be astounded as you witness one-of-a-kind spectacles like dressed fleas - tiny performers adorned in intricate costumes showcasing their remarkable talents. These peculiar curiosities found their home within Tring's walls under Lionel Walter Rothschild's watchful eye. Transport yourself back in time with glimpses into Victorian England when you encounter images like the iconic Tring cutting captured by John Cooke Bourne. Feel the energy pulsating through London & Birmingham Railway on that fateful day in 1837 when progress reshaped landscapes forever. Marvel at exotic creatures brought alive on canvas by Gambier Bolton - emus striding majestically across vast plains and kangaroos leaping with grace against breathtaking sunsets.