Williams Collection

Drummer Louie Bellson and his big band playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1979
Drummer Louie Bellson and his big band in concert at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 7 November 1979. Also pictured are trombonists Kurt Berger and Doug Wintz

Defenders of the Empire - British Army, Navy and Airforce with the King at the fore. Date: 1924

Atlas and Vulcana music hall strongman, strongwoman
(Atlas) Hedley Roberts (1864-1946) and Vulcana (Miriam Kate Roberts (nee Williams) (1874-1946) - performed shows of strength and classic poses

McCoy Tyner performing at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, July 1978

Defenders of the Empire - British Military Might
Defenders of the Empire - an allegory: King Edward VII stands surrounded by his loyal and devoted military. Image produced by Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd

The Count Basie Orchestra in concert at the Royal Festival Hall, London, 18 July 1980: Count Basie (piano), Cleveland Eaton (bass), Freddie Green (guitar), Gregg Field (drums)

Humphrey Lyttelton and Sidney Bechet at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956

Duck-Shooting on Saratoga Lake, 1973, (1883). Artist: Matthew Somerville Morgan
Duck-Shooting on Saratoga Lake, 1873, (1883). From America Illustrated, edited by J. David Williams. [DeWolfe, Fiske & Company, Boston, 1883]

Lonnie Donegan on stage at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, April 1979

Borthwick Castle, Midlothian. Williams, Hugh William Grecian 1773 - 1829 (attributed to)

Formula One World Championship: Belgian Grand Prix, Rd13, Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, 25 August 1996
Damon Hill (GBR), Williams FW18. Belgian Grand Prix, Rd13, Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, 25 August 1996

Oscar Peterson in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1955. Artist: Denis Williams
Oscar Peterson in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1955

George Melly on stage at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 8 April 1983

Mark Williams Uk Championships 2005 Uk Championships 2005 The Barbican, York, England 13 December 2005 Date: 13 December 2005

Serena Williams Usa 16 April 1998 Date: 16 April 1998

Northern comedians - including Stan Laurel, Eric Morecambe, Ken Dodd, Charlie Williams, Lary Grayon, Peter Kaye, George Formby, Les Dawson, Bernard Manning

Louie Bellson and Buddy Rich at the International Drummers Association meeting at the Horseshoe pub, Tottenham Court Road, London, 1 November 1978

The Wales rugby team, 1905
A team photograph celebrating the player of the Welsh rugby team, who beat the previously undefeated New Zealand by three points to nil in the cup final match on 16th December 1905. Date: 1905

Room in Gwen Farrars Chelsea home panelled in pine
A room in the Chelsea home of popular entertainer, Gwen Farrar panelled in pine. The scheme was carried out by Messrs. Ernest Williams, Ltd, of 27 Davies Street, Berkeley Square. Date: 1926

The Great Athelda music hall strongwoman
The Great Athelda (Frances Rheinlander) born in Manchester, England. Music hall strongwoman and great rival to Vulcana (Kate Williams). Signed card. Date: circa 1913

Deana Martin and Ray Williams dancing at a 1960s nightclub
Deana Martin (1948-), daughter of American singer Dean Martin, dances with music producer Ray Williams (1947-) in Tiles, a swinging nightclub in Oxford Street, London. 1966

General View, Dolcoath Mine, Camborne. Early 1900s
General view looking east with the Eastern shaft cutting the skyline in the centre. Photographer: John Charles Burrow

Caerhays Castle with its Magnolias and Camellias. ( Magnolia sargentiana var robusta )
One of the finest Collections of Magnolias and Camellias in the Country at Caerhays Castle on the South Coast of Cornwall in a valley above Porthluney Cove neat St Austell

American singer Sarah Vaughan at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, 1981

Oscar Peterson looking forward to dinner after a concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1955
Oscar Peterson looking forward to dinner at Marcos Restaurant after a concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1955

The Count Basie Orchestra in concert, c1950s. Artist: Denis Williams
The Count Basie Orchestra in concert. Sonny Payne on the drums

Cecil Beaton, caricature by Glan Williams
CECIL WALTER HARDY BEATON (1904-1980) British photographer of fashion and celebrities. Also stage and costume designer for theatrical productions

Great telescope at Yerkes Observatory, USA
Great telescope at Yerkes Observatory, University of Chicago, Williams Bay, Wisconsin, USA

John Williams - Snooker Referee Date: 1980s

Bassist Spike Heatley (left) at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, December 1986

Opening of an exhibition of photographs by Denis Williams, Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Herts, 1978
Official opening of an exhibition of photographs by Denis Williams at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, April 1978

Stan Tracey and Art Themen playing at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 1992
Stan Tracey (piano) and Art Themen (tenor saxophone) playing at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 12 April 1992

The Count Basie Orchestra performing at the Royal Festival Hall, London, 18 July 1980

CARTOON: NAPOLEON, c1807. The Imperial Embrace on the Raft or Boneys New Drop. Drawing by Charles Williams, c1807

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Kenya. Pair of sacred ibis birds stand on limbs. Date: 11/11/2005

The difference between law and justice, 1809. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank
The difference between law and justice, 1809; showing the Lord Mayor, John Atkins, using the City sword to prod the posterior of a visitor who leaps over the parapet of Mansion House

Weather Report in Concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, October 1977. Artist: Denis Williams
Weather Report in Concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, October 1977. Joe Zawinul (keyboards) and Wayne Shorter (saxophone)

Harry Bence playing the saxophone at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1984
Harry Bence, bandleader of the New Squadronaires, playing the saxophone at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1984

Saxophonist Gerry Mulligan playing at at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 26 October 1979

Ronnie Boykins playing at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, July 1978

Big Chief Russell Moore, Arvell Shaw and Barrett Deems performing, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, 1984
Big Chief Russell Moore (trombone), Arvell Shaw (double bass) and Barrett Deems (drums) performing, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, 1984. All three musicians worked with Louis Armstrong during their careers

Les Cloches de Corneville by Clairville and Charles Gabet. It was adapted into English by H. B. Farnie and Robert Reece. Reverse of the previous flyer for the Halifax Amateur Operatic Society

Hwfa Williams
HWFA WILLIAMS sportsman, clerk of the course at Sandown Park Date: circa 1891

John Flavel / Williams Lib
JOHN FLAVEL Presbyterian divine Date: 1630 - 1691

Town Hall, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
The Town Hall, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA, framed by the front page of The Amherst Record for 19 September 1906. Date: 1906

A Rain Squall, Concarneau. Williams, Terrick John 1860-1936

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"Williams: Defenders of the Empire and Masters of Entertainment" Step into the world of Williams, where strength, talent, and British pride converge. From the valiant soldiers in the British Army, Navy, and Airforce to the mesmerizing performances by jazz legends like McCoy Tyner and Count Basie Orchestra at iconic venues such as Newport Jazz Festival and Royal Festival Hall - Williams captures it all. In this captivating journey through time, witness Atlas and Vulcana's awe-inspiring acts of strength at music halls that left audiences spellbound. Marvel at the sheer might displayed by our brave military forces in "Defenders of the Empire - British Military Might. " But Williams is not just about power; it also celebrates artistry. Experience a symphony for your senses as Humphrey Lyttelton joins Sidney Bechet on stage in Bristol or George Melly takes center stage at Hatfield's Forum Theatre. Immerse yourself in Denis William's artistic portrayal of Oscar Peterson's soul-stirring concert at Colston Hall. For those with a need for speed, buckle up as we zoom into Formula One World Championship history with Renault Clio Williams or relive nail-biting moments from Belgian Grand Prix 1996 held at Spa-Francorchamps. And let us not forget Spike Heatley's melodic bass reverberating through The Bell pub in Codicote during that magical December night. As we conclude our journey amidst grandeur and elegance, behold Borthwick Castle standing tall in Midlothian—a testament to centuries past yet still enchanting visitors today. Williams encapsulates an extraordinary tapestry woven from bravery, talent, passion, and heritage, and is a celebration of everything quintessentially British—where heroes defend empires while artists captivate hearts.