Brooke Collection (#2)

A Poker, A Shovel, a Pair of Tongs and a Brush
Smiling Fireplace tools - A Poker, A Shovel, a Pair of Tongs and a Brush. Date: 1922

The Jumblies and Other Nonsense Verses by Edward Lear
The Jumblies go to sea in a sieve - Nonsense verse by Edward Lear Date: 1922

Old Brooke picks him up (colour litho)
1631001 Old Brooke picks him up (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom Browns Schooldays published by Collins Clear Type Press 1906); English

Vista in the Gardens of Teddesley, Seat of the Right Honorable Lord Hatherton
986209 Vista in the Gardens of Teddesley, Seat of the Right Honorable Lord Hatherton, 1857 (hand coloured lithograph) by Brooke, E

Caen Wood Towers
LLM457602 Caen Wood Towers by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caen Wood Towers. Illustration for Pictureque Views of Seats by F O Morris (William Mackenzie)

Norfolk NR15 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Norfolk NR15 1

Rutland LE15 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rutland LE15 8

Red Riding Hood, pantomime, with Decima Brooke, Maisie Jerrard, Will Lytton and Howard Ward, with ballets and marches arranged by John Tiller. circa 1907

1910 Brooke Special Swan Car. Creator: Unknown
1910 Brooke Special Swan Car

Greville, (1554-1628), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Greville, (1554-1628), 1830. Fulke Greville (1554-1628) Elizabethan poet, dramatist, and statesman who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1581 and 1621

Section of the Tijou Screen, late 17th century, (1881). Creator: J Brooke
Section of the Tijou Screen, late 17th century, (1881). Etching of one of the twelve sections of a wrought iron screen, designed c1690 by the Huguenot ironworker Jean Tijou for the gardens at Hampton

Jupiter, firedog, late 16th century, (1881). Creator: J Brooke
Jupiter, firedog, late 16th century, (1881). Etching of a bronze firedog in the form of the Roman god Jupiter, one of a pair made c1570-1600 by Giuseppe de Levis in Verona, Italy

Iron casket, c1400, (1881). Creator: J Brooke
Iron casket, c1400, (1881). Etching of a double coffer or casket with divided lids, made in France in the early 15th century. It was probably designed as a strong box for a church

Ivory book cover depicting God the Father, early 15th century, (1881). Creator: J Brooke
Ivory book cover depicting God the Father, early 15th century, (1881). Etching of the pierced relief cover of a book, made in Paris or Flanders

Silver tankard, c1625, (1881). Creator: J Brooke
Silver tankard, c1625, (1881). Etching of a silver-gilt lidded cup made by Esaias zur Linden in Nuremberg, Germany, in the early 17th century

Window grille, 1700-1750, (1881). Creator: J Brooke
Window grille, 1700-1750, (1881). Etching of a wrought iron grille made in Germany, early-mid 18th century. From " The South Kensington Museum", a book of engraved illustrations

Dagger and sheath, c1360-1400, (1881). Creator: J Brooke
Dagger and sheath, c1360-1400, (1881). Etching of a carved ivory dagger with its sheath, made in northern Italy, probably Venice, in the late 14th century

Brass warming pan, 17th century, (1881). Creator: J Brooke
Brass warming pan, 17th century, (1881). Etching of a warming pan with perforated and engraved lid, made in England. The decoration shows a man and woman on a stylised floral ground

Bronze knocker, c1560, (1881). Creator: J Brooke
Bronze knocker, c1560, (1881). Etching of a door knocker, made in Italy in the mid 16th century. The escutcheon is formed by a lions head in high relief

Brooke, (1703-1783), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Brooke, (1703-1783), 1830. Henry Brooke (1703-1783) Irish novelist and dramatist, studied law at Trinity College, Dublin. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

Robert Greville, Lord Brooke. From the original, in the collection of The Right
Robert Greville, Lord Brooke, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English soldier Robert Greville, 2nd Baron Brooke (1608-1643), a Roundhead general in English Civil War

British Prime Minister Visits The Western Front, 1944, (1945). Creator: Unknown
British Prime Minister Visits The Western Front, 1944, (1945). British Prime Minister Winston Churchill with Field Marshal Montgomery (1887-1976) on a visit to the Second Front during World War Two

Procession of Queen Elizabeth I to Blackfriars, London, 16 June 1600, (1742). Artist
Procession of Queen Elizabeth I to Blackfriars, London, 16 June 1600, (1742). The queen is being carried by her armed guard and flanked by her courtiers

The Terrace Garden, Woburn Abbey, Berkshire, mid 19th century. Artist: E Adveno Brooke
The Terrace Garden, Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire, mid 19th century. Woburn Abbey has been the seat of the Dukes of Bedford since it was given to John Russell, 1st Earl of Bedford, by Henry VIII

Crufts Dog Show - dogs and owners
Crufts Dog Show -- sketches of winning dogs and their owners. circa 1899

Grave of Rupert Brooke in Skyros
Crosses on the Greek island of Skyros marking the grave of the English poet, Rupert Brooke (1887-1915), where he was buried having died a sea

Sir James Brooke / Edwards
SIR JAMES BROOKE Rajah of Sarawak

Field Marshall Lord Plumer Master Michael Brooke
Field Marshall Lord Plumer, Master Michael Brooke, H. E.s grandson; and M. Henry de Jouvenal, their Excellencies the High Commissioners of Palestine and Syria

Captain Harry Willes Darell De Windt, 1856 -1933. Explorer And Travel Writer And Aide-De-Camp To His Brother-In-Law Charles Brooke, Rajah Of Sarawak. From The Strand Magazine Published 1897

Brooke Foss Westcott, 1825

Henry Brooke, 1703 To 1783. Irish Novelist And Dramatist. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Robert Greville, 2Nd Baron Brooke 1607 To 1643. English Civil War Roundhead General

Robert Greville, 2Nd Lord And 2Nd Baron Brooke, C. 1608-1643 English Parliamentary General
Robert Greville, 2Nd Lord And 2Nd Baron Brooke, C.1608-1643 English Parliamentary General. From The Book " Lodges British Portraits" Published London 1823

Fulke Greville 1St Baron Brooke, 1554-1628. English Philosophical Poet And Exponent Of A Plain Style Of Writing. From The Book " Lodges British Portraits" Published London 1823

Rupert Brooke, 1887-1915. English Poet. From A Photograph By Sherrill Schell, Rupert Brooke In 1913. From The Book The Collected Poems Of Rupert Brooke Published 1926

Sir James Brooke 1803 - 1868. First White Rajah Of Sarawak. From The Book Gallery Of Historical Portraits Published C.1880

St. Eugenes Cathedral, Co Derry, Ireland; Cathedral From Brooke Park

St Eugenes Cathedral, From Brooke Park, Co Derry, Ireland

Shop and post office, Denas Water, Tresillian, Cornwall. 1975
Former shop and post office on the corner by Tresillian Bridge, with a garden to the front. A sign saying " post office" is in the garden

Frances Evelyn Daisy Greville, Countess of Warwick
Frances Evelyn Daisy Greville, nee Maynard, Countess of WARWICK as Lady Brooke Date: 1861 - 1938

Lady Brooke with baby Charles Fulke Greville
Lady Brooke, formerly Elfrida Eden, with her baby son Charles Guy Fulke Greville, who became 7th Earl of Warwick, 7th Earl Brooke (4 March 1911 20 January 1984)

Cartoon, Promis d Horrors of the French Invasion, or, Forcible Reasons for negotiating a Regicide Peace, Vide, The Authority of Edmund Burke, by James Gillray

VIRGINIA: BROOKEs BANK. Brookes Bank, a plantation home built in 1751 in Essex County, Virginia. Photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston, c1935

LADY FRANCES EVELYN BROOKE (1861-1938). Nee Maynard. Fifth Countess of Warwick. British humanitarian. Cabinet photograph, 1881

TONGUE TWISTER, 1898. Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled pepper. Drawing, 1898, by L. Leslie Brooke

The Hon. Sylvia Brett
Sylvia Leonora, Lady Brooke, Ranee of Sarawak, born The Hon. Sylvia Leonora Brett, (1885 - 1971). Married Charles Vyner Brooke in 1911

A Derbyshire Dale - Henry Dawson
Oil on Canvas 110.5 x 85.1

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"Remembering Rupert Brooke: A Poet's Journey Through Time" In this captivating photograph from c. 1915, we catch a glimpse of the enigmatic Rupert Brooke, an English poet whose words continue to resonate with readers even today. Captured in 1913 by the talented Sherill Shell, this portrait showcases Brooke's contemplative gaze and hints at the depth of his poetic soul. Brooke (1887-1915) was a literary force to be reckoned with during his tragically short life. His verses captured the essence of love, war, and nature with unparalleled beauty and sensitivity. As we delve into his works, we are transported back to a time when poetry held immense power over hearts and minds. The Countess of Warwick stands proudly beside her son on his wedding day in another snapshot featuring Brooke. This image not only highlights their familial bond but also offers a glimpse into the world that inspired him – one filled with aristocracy and grandeur. But it wasn't just weddings and celebrations that occupied Brooke's thoughts; he delved deep into societal issues as well. The mention of "Brooke and Suppliants" alludes to his involvement in social causes beyond poetry – perhaps advocating for justice or championing those less fortunate. As we explore further glimpses into history, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Caroline Ellis make an appearance alongside our beloved poet. Their connection remains unknown but serves as a reminder that art often intertwines lives across generations. Moving forward through time, Churchill and Montgomery crossing the Rhine in 1945 remind us that even amidst great turmoil, literature endures as a beacon of hope. Perhaps these leaders found solace within Brooke's verses during times of uncertainty? Lord Brooke takes center stage next - later known as the 6th Earl of Warwick - reminding us that greatness can come from unexpected places. Similarly, Lord Roberts inspecting Rugby School OTC signifies how inspiration can be found in the most unexpected of settings.