Shaftesbury Collection (#6)

Miss Phyllis Monkman - English Actress and Dancer
Miss Phyllis Monkman (1892-1976) - English Actress and Dancer in the title role in Dear Little Billie a musical comedy at The Shaftesbury Theatre, London

Industrial Training Ship Shaftesbury - Wand Drill
The London School Boards Industrial School Ship Shaftesbury - boys perform wand drill. Date: early 1900s

Industrial Training Ship Shaftesbury - Gymnastics
The London School Boards Industrial School Ship Shaftesbury - boys perform a gymnastic routine. Date: early 1900s

Industrial Training Ship Shaftesbury - Cutlass Drill
The London School Boards Industrial School Ship Shaftesbury - boys perform cutlass drill. Date: early 1900s

Anthony Ashley Cooper 7th Earl of Shaftesbury
ANTHONY ASHLEY COOPER 7th EARL of SHAFTESBURY (1801 - 1885), Politician and philanthropist at his desk

Shaftesbury - 7th - Robinson
Anthony Ashley Cooper (1801 - 1885) - 7th earl of Shaftesbury, politician and reformer as a young man

Shaftesbury / 7Th / Vf 1869
ANTHONY ASHLEY COOPER 7th EARL of SHAFTESBURY Politician and reformer Date: 1801 - 1885

Shaftesbury - 7th - Pound
Anthony Ashley-Cooper (1801 - 1885) - 7th earl of Shaftesbuty, statesman and reformer

Farmstead at Ludwell, Shaftesbury
English domestic architecture: elevations of a Farmstead at Ludwell, Shaftesbury for R.Graves Esq. From George Alfred Deans Series of Selected Designs for Country Residences, entrance lodges

Shaftesbury Home, Fordham House Technical Home - Tailors Sh
Boys at work in the tailors shop at the Fordham House Technical Home on Shaftesbury Avenue, London, run by the Shaftesbury Homes. Date: early 1900s

Shaftesbury Home, Fordham House - Bootmakers Shop
Boys at work in the bootmakers shop at the Fordham House Technical Home on Shaftesbury Avenue, London, run by the Shaftesbury Homes. Date: early 1900s

Shaftesbury Home for Little Girls, Royston, Hertfordshire
Inmates in the playground of the Shaftesbury Home for Little Girls, Royston. Date: circa 1908

Shaftesbury Home, Sudbury
Inmates of the Shaftesbury Home, Sudbury, in June 1900. Date: 1900

Shaftesbury Home, Twickenham - Dining Hall
Boys sit at tables in the dining hall at the Fortescue House Shaftesbury Home, Twickenham. Date: early 1900s

Shaftesbury Home, Ealing - Scullery Maids
Shaftesbury Home, Ealing - girls wash up in the scullery. Date: 1890s

Shaftesbury Homes Emigrants
A party of emigrants from several Shaftesbury Homes departing for Canada in April 1910. Date: 1910

Shaftesbury Home, Ealing - Laundry
Shaftesbury Home, Ealing - girls wash and mangle clothes in the laundry. Date: circa 1910

Shaftesbury Home, Ealing - Dinner Time
Shaftesbury Home, Ealing - girls sit at tables in the dining room. Date: 1890s

Shaftesbury Home, Ealing - Household Work
Shaftesbury Home, Ealing - a girls scrubs the floor with brush and bucket. Date: 1890s

Shaftesbury Home, Ealing - Washing
Shaftesbury Home, Ealing - doing washing in a large copper. Date: 1890s

Shaftesbury Home, Ealing - Cookery Instruction
Shaftesbury Home, Ealing - girls receive instruction in the kitchen. Date: early 1900s

Shaftesbury Home, Ealing - Cookery Class
Shaftesbury Home, Ealing - girls in the kitchen for a cookery class. Date: early 1900s

Shaftesbury Home, Bisley - Farm School Tailors Shop
Shaftesbury Home, Bisley - boys sit cross legged or at sewing machines in the Farm School tailors shop. Date: 1890s

Shaftesbury Home, Bisley - Bakery, Laundry and Garden Boys
Shaftesbury Home, Bisley - representatives of boys occupied in the homes bakery, laundry and garden departments. Date: 1890s

Wildflower by Oscar Hammerstein & Otto Harbach
Promotional postcard for Wildflower by Oscar Hammerstein & Otto Harbach; music Vincent Younmans & Herbert Stothart (Casino Theatre, New York, 7th February 1923)

Tons of Money by William Evans & A T Pechey
Promotional postcard for Tons of Money by William Evans and Archibald Thomas Pechey. First produced at the Opera House, Southport, 20th March and Shaftesbury Theatre, 13th April 1922

The Sunshine Sisters by Ivor Novello and Richard D Rose
Promotional postcard for The Sunshine Sisters by Ivor Novello and Richard D Rose. Fist produced at Queens Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue on 8th November 1933 and toured extensively afterwards

Princess Caprice by Alex M Thompson
Promotional postcard for Princess Caprice by Alex. M. Thompson from Der Liebe Augustin by Rudolph Bernauer & Ernst Welisch (Neues Theater, Berlin, 3rd February 1912); music Leo Fall

Oh! Oh! Delphine by C Ms McLellan
Promotional postcard for Oh! Oh! Delphine by C. M. S. McLellan; music Ivan Caryll. First produced in England, Shaftesbury Theatre, 18th February 1913

The French Hospital, 172 Shaftesbury Avenue, London Date: 1909

Mr Faint-Heart by Ian Hay
Promotional postcard for Mr Faint-Heart by Ian Hay. First produced at the Shaftesbury Theatre, 20th April 1931, the play deals with a romance aboard a ship cruising the Mediterranean. Date: 1931

The Midshipmaid by Ian Hay and Stephen King-Hall
The MidshipMaid by Ian Hay and Stephen King-Hall. First produced Shaftesbury Theatre, 10th August 1931. It is a comedy with musical interludes in which a pompous economy expert Sir Percy Newbiggin

Lyric and Apollo Theatre
Promotional postcard for the The Apollo Theatre, London. The Apollo is a Grade II listed West End theatre, on Shaftesbury Avenue in the City of Westminster, in central London

Shaftesbury Homes - Shaftesbury School, Bisley
Shaftesbury School, Bisley, established by what became the Shaftesbury Homes charity. It later became known as the Shaftesbury House department of Shaftesbury School. Date: 1930s

Princess Louise visits Shaftesbury Homes Esher Place
After a merger with the National Society for the Protection of Young Girls (Princess Louise Home) in 1935, the Shaftesbury Homes Esher Place home was renamed Esher Place

HG Copeland, Shaftesbury Homes Joint General Secretary 1890
Henry G Copeland, Joint General Secretary of Shaftesbury Homes, 1890-1926. Date: 1890s

H Bristow Wallen, Shaftesbury Homes Joint General Secretary
H Bristow Wallen, Joint General Secretary of Shaftesbury Homes, 1890-1926. Date: 1890s

Shaftesbury Homes - Fortescue House Boys Singing
Boys from the Shaftesbury Homes establishment at Fortescue House, Twickenham, singing in front of a microphone. Date: 1930s

Tailors at Shaftesbury Homes, Fordham House, London
Boys training as tailors, some sewing by hand, others by machine, at the Shaftesbury Homes technical training school at Fordham House, Shaftesbury Avenue, London. Date: circa 1910

Shaftesbury Homes - Ealing House School for Girls
The Ealing House School for Girls at Ealing, Middlesex, run by the Shaftesbury Homes from 1867 until 1930. Date: 1930s

Shaftesbury Homes and Arethusa Boys with Dinghy
Boys carry the dinghy Prince George donated by Edward VIII to the Shaftesbury Homes and Arethusa in 1936. Date: 1936

Shaftesbury Homes - Boys Refuge, London
One of the first Shaftesbury Homes establishments, the Boys Refuge at Great Queen Street, Lincolns Inn Fields. Date: circa 1857

Shaftesbury Homes Offices, London
Shaftesbury Homes Headquarters on Shaftesbury Avenue, London Date: circa 1900

Olga Brandon - Australian-born actress
Olga Brandon (1863-1906), Australian-born actress, created the role of Vashti Dethic in the play Judah by Henry Arthur Jones at the Shaftesbury Theatre, London. Date: 1890

TS Shaftesbury - Sail making
Boys on deck making sails aboard the training ship Shaftesbury, moored off Grays, Essex. Date: circa 1903

TS Shaftesbury
The training ship Shaftesbury moored off Grays, Essex. Date: early 1900s

The Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London
The Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, Camden Town, County of London, England. Midnight, getting a warm up over the gratings at the Palace. Date: 1890s

Champion Crossbred Pigs at London Cattle Show, Dorset
Champion Crossbred Pigs at London Cattle Show, From Manor Farm, Motcombe, near Shaftesbury, Dorset, England. Prize Pigs fed on Thornleys Food and Exhibited by Arthur Hiscock Esq Date: 1914

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Shaftesbury, a picturesque town nestled in the heart of Dorset, England, is known for its charming streets and rich history. One of its most iconic landmarks is Gold Hill, a cobbled street that seems to have been plucked straight out of a fairytale. With its quaint cottages and stunning views over the rolling countryside, it's no wonder that Gold Hill has captured the hearts of visitors from all around the world. In contrast to this peaceful setting lies Shaftesbury Avenue in London, where the vibrant energy of theater crowds fills the air. This bustling street is home to some of London's most renowned theaters, attracting both locals and tourists alike. From classic plays to modern musicals, there's always something captivating happening on Shaftesbury Avenue. Speaking of London landmarks, who could forget Piccadilly Circus? In 1956, this famous intersection was alive with activity as people flocked to see shows like "In Dahomey, " starring George Walker and Ada Overton Walker at Windmill Theatre. The vibrant lights and bustling atmosphere made Piccadilly Circus an unforgettable experience for anyone lucky enough to witness it. Traveling back in time to the 1920s brings us once again to Piccadilly Circus - a hub of excitement and entertainment. The neon signs illuminating this lively square created an enchanting ambiance that drew people from far and wide. But let's not stray too far from our beloved Shaftesbury itself – after all, Gold Hill remains one of its greatest treasures. Whether you visit in June when flowers bloom along every corner or any other time throughout the year; Gold Hill never fails to captivate with its timeless beauty. So whether you find yourself strolling down Soho's Shaftesbury Avenue or wandering through the enchanting streets of Dorset's Shaftesbury town; one thing is certain – these places hold stories waiting to be discovered by those willing to explore.