Brooke Collection (#4)

Robert Lord Brooke
ROBERT, LORD BROOKE Parliamentary general during the English Civil War Date: 1608 - 1643

Aug Stopford Brooke
Augustus Stopford BROOKE scholar and literary critic Date: 1832 - 1916

Sarawak / Brooke Home
The bungalow of Sir James Brooke, governor and raja of Sarawak, Borneo. Date: 1858

Francis Earl Warwick
Francis Greville (1719 - 1773), first earl of WARWICK and 8th Lord Brooke

Sir James Brooke (1803-1868)
Engraved portrait of Sir James Brooke (1803-1868), the English soldier, traveller and Rajah of Sarawak, pictured c.1868

Winnie Brooke, Widow
Promotional postcard for Winnie Brooke, Widow, first performed at the Criterion Theatre, London in 1905. A musical comedy starring popular actress Ada Reeve who also co-produced the play

Advertisement for Powder Monkey cleaning powder - Guess what is under the Frying Pan. Date: circa 1900

John Charles Brooke, antiquarian and Somerset Herald
John Charles Brooke (1748 - 1794), English antiquarian and Somerset Herald, wearing his heralds costume

Raffles, The Amateur Cracksman
A scene from Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman, at the Comedy Theatre, London. Based on the stories by E.W.Hornung, the play showed a series of incidents in the life of the gentleman thief

Mr. Selywn Lloyd, as sketched by Stephen Ward, 1961
Mr. John Selwyn Brooke Lloyd(1904-1978), Chancellor of the Exchequer, as drawn by Stephen Ward in 1961. Ward sketched several high profile figures for the Illustrated London News in 1961

The fashionable winter coat of pony etoffe [material]. It is arranged to fall in long, graceful lines at the back, while in front it is cut with an elongated bolero effect

A fashionable tailor suit, 1914
A fashionable tailor suit of pavement-grey whipcord. The skirt is pleated on a high corselet belt, thereby hanging in graceful folds, The coat is long-waisted, the basque full

Rt Hon Lord Brooke, Vanity Fair, Spy
FRANCIS RICHARD CHARLES GREVILLE, 5th Earl of Warwick (1853-1924), styled LORD BROOKE. British Conservative politician, representing Colchester from 1888 to 1892

RUPERT BROOKE (1887-1915). English author. Oil over a photograph, 1913

Wellington Bridge over the Scar and the Seven Castles of Clonmines (1833). Brooke, William Henry 1772 - 1860. Date: 1833

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House in which Handel Lived, 57, Brooke Street, London

William Henry Brooke after Hieronymus Bosch (British, 1772 - 1860), The Death of the Miser, pen and brown ink

THE RIGHT REV. BROOKE FOSS WESTCOTT, D. D. Bishop Designate of Durham, engraving 1890
THE RIGHT REV. BROOKE FOSS WESTCOTT, D.D. Bishop Designate of Durham, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Prince Leopolds Visit to Colchester, and the Installation of Lord Brooke, M
PRINCE LEOPOLDs VISIT TO COLCHESTER, AND THE INSTALLATION OF LORD BROOKE, M.P. AS PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER OF ESSEX, 1883: 1. The Installation Ceremony. 2

SIR CHARLES BROOKE (1829-1917). Charles Anthony Johnson Brooke. Raja of Sarawak, 1868-1917. Photographed at London by Alexander Bassano, c1900

SIR JAMES BROOKE (1803-1868). English soldier, adventurer, and first White Raja of Sarawak. Oil on canvas, 1847, by Sir Francis Grant

OLD KING COLE, 1898. Drawing by L. Leslie Brooke for an 1898 edition of Mother Goose nursery rhymes

LANG: NURSERY RHYME BOOK. Tom, Tom, the pipers son. Pen-and-ink drawing by L. Leslie Brooke from the first edition, 1898, of Andrew Langs Book of Nursery Rhymes

LANG: NURSERY RHYME BOOK. Barber, barber, shave a pig. Pen-and-ink drawing by L. Leslie Brooke from the first edition, 1898, of Andrew Langs Book of Nursery Rhymes

BROOKE: NAVAJO DANCER. A Navajo dancer swalling the great plumed arrow during a healing ceremony on a reservation in New Mexico. Painting by Richard Norris Brooke, 1884

The Derwent
11th July 1925: The 1845 Derwent locomotive in the Railway Centenary procession. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Royal Ascot
16th June 1927: Spectators at Royal Ascot, Gold Cup day. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Barracks and tents at Fort Brooke in Tampa Bay, Florida, during the Second Seminole War in 1835
TAMPA BAY: FORT BROOKE. Barracks and tents at Fort Brooke in Tampa Bay, Florida, during the Second Seminole War in 1835. Hand-colored lithograph, 1837

Wembley Service
25th May 1924: The Empire Day Thanksgiving Service at the Empire Exhibition, Wembley. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Tom Brooke-Smith Chief Test Pilot Short Brothers
Tom Brooke-Smith, Chief Test Pilot, Short Brothers, 1948 to 1960, in the Short SC1. Date: 1948

The first Short SC1 XG900 landing
The first Short SC1, XG900, landing at the end of its first flight piloted by Tom Brooke-Smith. Boscombe Down, 2 April 1957. Date: 1957

Fulke Greville, 1st Baron Brooke (1554-1628) English poet and statesman. Engraving

THE RIGHT REV. BROOKE FOSS WESTCOTT, D. D. Bishop Designate of Durham, engraving 1890, UK, U
THE RIGHT REV. BROOKE FOSS WESTCOTT, D.D. Bishop Designate of Durham, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Fire in Danbury Street, Islington, N1, with people trapped, on 25 May 1958. Showing the side of the building, with a shop at ground level

The Second Quebec Conference, held at Quebec City, Canada, September 1944. Front row, from left: Gen. George C
QUEBEC CONFERENCE, 1944. The Second Quebec Conference, held at Quebec City, Canada, September 1944. Front row, from left: Gen. George C. Marshall, W.D. Leahy, President Franklin D

Churchill & Eisenhower
CHURCHILL & EISENHOWER. British Prime minister Winston Churchill, Chief of the Imperial General Staff Field marshal Sir Alan Brooke, and Supreme Allied Commander Dwight D

HENRY BROOKE (1703?-1783). Irish poet and novelist. Stipple engraving, English, 1793

SIR FULKE GREVILLE (1554-1628). 1st Braon Brooke. English poet and statesman. Steel engraving, English, 1823

JAMES BROOKEs BUNGALOW at Sarawak. Steel engraving, English, 1848

SIR JAMES BROOKE (1803-1868). English soldier, adventurer, and first White Raja of Sarawak. Engraving after a painting, 1847, by Sir Francis Grant (1803-1878)

ROGER B. TANEY (1777-1864). American jurist. Color engraving, 19th century

Brooke and his famous soloists all of whom will appear at every concert. Includes portraits of Thomas Preston Brooke, John Kiburz, Bert Brown, James Cooper, and Lillian Berry Reid. Date c1903

Coronation party, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
To celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II the town of Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, organised four childrens parties at various locations around the town

Robert Lord Brooke - 2
ROBERT GREVILLE, second baron BROOKE Parliamentary general in the Civil War, shot at the battle of Lichfield. Date: 1608 - 1643

Robert Lord Brooke - 4
ROBERT GREVILLE, second baron BROOKE Parliamentary general in the Civil War, shot at the battle of Lichfield. Date: 1608 - 1643

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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.