Willett Collection

Sundial in Petts Wood, Kent
A rambler stops to look at a sundial in Petts Wood, Kent, set up in memory of William Willett, pioneer of daylight saving whose ideas led to British Summer Time. 1939

William Willett
WILLIAM WILLETT A wealthy builder who was the originator of daylight saving

Danny Willett England Bmw PGA Championship 2010 Wentworth Club, Surrey, England 21 May 2010 Date: 21 May 2010

Congressional Presentation Sword with Scabbard of Colonel Marinus Willett, French, Paris
Congressional Presentation Sword with Scabbard of Colonel Marinus Willett (1740-1830), French, Paris, hallmarked for 1785-86

Somerset TA4 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Somerset TA4 3

Mrs. Marinus Willett and Her Son Marinus, Jr. ca. 1802. Creator: John Vanderlyn
Mrs. Marinus Willett and Her Son Marinus, Jr. ca. 1802

Healey Silverstone, T. R. Willett at Westbrook Hay hillclimb 1956. Creator: Unknown
Healey Silverstone, T.R. Willett at Westbrook Hay hillclimb 1956

Mrs. Willett, 1774, (1934). Creator: Nathaniel Dance
Mrs. Willett, 1774, (1934). Portrait of a woman in pleated cap and black lace. From " The Connoisseur", Vol 93, No 389, January 1934. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1934]

Willett memorial, Petts Wood, Kent, 2005. This memorial is dedicated to William Willett (1856-1915), the inventor of Daylight Saving Time, introduced in 1916 after a long campaign

Edlmann memorial, Petts Wood, Kent, 2005. This memorial is dedicated to Francis Joseph Frederick Edlmann, who saved the woodland in 1927 and donated it to the National Trust in 1957

Winifred Coombe-Tennant (Mrs Willett), medium
Winifred Margaret Serocold Coombe-Tennant (pseudonym: Mrs Willett, 1874-1956), British suffragette, politician, philanthropist, patron of the arts and spiritualist who engaged in automatic writing

William Willett, 1856 - 1915. British builder and promoter of British Summer Time. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

The Prodigal Son by E N Willett
Promotional postcard for The Prodigal Son by E. N. Willett; music F. C. Nicholls. First produced at the Domestic Mission, Liverpool, 18th March 1896. Actress Maud Western is shown as Dick

Front cover of The Sphere for Christmas 1915, WW1
Front cover of The Sphere for Christmas 1915, with two Christmas trees, a photo of a soldier in the snow, and advertisements for the Willett Light, Ronuk polishes, Shoolbreds blankets and linens

Willett Sundial Memorial
WILLIAM WILLETT Willet, Petts Wood, Chislehurst, Kent, England. His campaign for daylight saving led to the Summer Time Act of 1925. Date: 1856 - 1915

John Willett Payne
Commodore JOHN WILLETT PAYNE British naval commander Date: 1752 - 1803

The Mary Willett Excursionists Day Nursery, Southport, Merseyside - The Playground Date: circa 1905

NEW YORK: SONS OF LIBERTY. Sons of Liberty, led by Marinus Willett, seizing British arms in New York, 1775. Wood engraving, 1875

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"Willett: A Journey Through Time and Place" Step into the enchanting world of Willett, where history intertwines with artistry and family legacies are celebrated. From the majestic Sundial in Petts Wood, Kent, to the visionary mind of William Willett, this captivating tale unfolds. William Willett's name echoes through time as he pioneered daylight saving time, forever altering our perception of time itself. Yet behind every great man stands an equally remarkable woman - Winifred Coombe-Tennant (Mrs. Willett), a medium who lent her spiritual guidance to their endeavors. The spirit of excellence runs deep within the Willett lineage, evident in Danny Willett's triumphs on golf courses worldwide. Just as Colonel Marinus Willett left his mark with the Congressional Presentation Sword from French Paris, each generation leaves its indelible legacy. Exploring Somerset TA4 3 Map reveals hidden treasures that connect us to our past. The tender portrait of Mrs. Marinus Willet and Her Son Marinus Jr. , painted by John Vanderlyn in 1802, captures a timeless bond between mother and child. Speed enthusiasts will revel in T. R. Willett's daring drive at Westbrook Hay hillclimb in 1956 aboard Healey Silverstone - a testament to both skill and courage that transcends eras. Artistic expression finds its place among the many facets of "Willett. " Nathaniel Dance immortalizes Mrs. Willet in his masterpiece from 1774; her grace captured for eternity on canvas. In Petts Wood, Kent lies the solemn yet beautiful tribute known as the Willet Memorial - a reminder that even after passing through life's journey, one can leave an enduring impact on those who follow. Adjacent stands another memorial honoring Edlmann - two intertwined stories reminding us that connections forged over time transcend boundaries and shape our collective narrative. Finally, we encounter "The Prodigal Son" by E. N.