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Skipper Collection (#2)

"Skipper: A Symbol of Resilience and Adventure" In 1940, amidst the turmoil of World War II, Winston Churchill emerged as a true skipper

Background imageSkipper Collection: At the foot of the mast on a Thames Barge (sepia photo)

At the foot of the mast on a Thames Barge (sepia photo)
STC347698 At the foot of the mast on a Thames Barge (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageSkipper Collection: Mr Ws Woodin in Three Characters (engraving)

Mr Ws Woodin in Three Characters (engraving)
1612769 Mr Ws Woodin in Three Characters (engraving) by Skill, Frederick John (1824-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Ws Woodin in Three Characters)

Background imageSkipper Collection: Le fou qui vend la sagesse - The fool who sells Wisdom - from Fables

Le fou qui vend la sagesse - The fool who sells Wisdom - from Fables
XEE4156047 Le fou qui vend la sagesse - The fool who sells Wisdom - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95) - engravin after Gustave Dore (1832-83) - Private collection by Dore

Background imageSkipper Collection: Lloyd George and the ship Coalition, 1920 (litho)

Lloyd George and the ship Coalition, 1920 (litho)
KDC397326 Lloyd George and the ship Coalition, 1920 (litho) by Raven-Hill, Leonard (1867-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSkipper Collection: A Trip in a Birch Bark Canoe on the Rideau Canal, Canada (engraving)

A Trip in a Birch Bark Canoe on the Rideau Canal, Canada (engraving)
1044464 A Trip in a Birch Bark Canoe on the Rideau Canal, Canada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Trip in a Birch Bark Canoe on the Rideau Canal)

Background imageSkipper Collection: Our Fishermen, a Trip to the Thames Church Mission Smack 'Ensign

Our Fishermen, a Trip to the Thames Church Mission Smack "Ensign, "stationed with the North Sea Fishing Fleet
1044255 Our Fishermen, a Trip to the Thames Church Mission Smack " Ensign, " stationed with the North Sea Fishing Fleet (engraving) by English School

Background imageSkipper Collection: Skipper Mick, 1924 (oil on canvas)

Skipper Mick, 1924 (oil on canvas)
984935 Skipper Mick, 1924 (oil on canvas) by Henri, Robert Cozad (1865-1929); 61x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Skipper Mick. Robert Henri (1865-1929). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1924

Background imageSkipper Collection: Taking the Skipper on Board (engraving)

Taking the Skipper on Board (engraving)
1611721 Taking the Skipper on Board (engraving) by Macallum, Hamilton (1841-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taking the Skipper on Board)

Background imageSkipper Collection: Amateur Theatricals of the Royal Naval Artillery Volunteers, on Board HMS Rainbow

Amateur Theatricals of the Royal Naval Artillery Volunteers, on Board HMS Rainbow, on the Thames (engraving)
1624330 Amateur Theatricals of the Royal Naval Artillery Volunteers, on Board HMS Rainbow, on the Thames (engraving) by Courbould

Background imageSkipper Collection: How We Discovered a Haunted House (litho)

How We Discovered a Haunted House (litho)
1055792 How We Discovered a Haunted House (litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: How We Discovered a Haunted House)

Background imageSkipper Collection: To Portsmouth with Nicholas Nickleby and Smike (engraving)

To Portsmouth with Nicholas Nickleby and Smike (engraving)
1047503 To Portsmouth with Nicholas Nickleby and Smike (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: To Portsmouth with Nicholas Nickleby and Smike)

Background imageSkipper Collection: Norfolk Nooks (engraving)

Norfolk Nooks (engraving)
1046203 Norfolk Nooks (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norfolk Nooks)

Background imageSkipper Collection: How We Discovered a Haunted House (litho)

How We Discovered a Haunted House (litho)
1055791 How We Discovered a Haunted House (litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: How We Discovered a Haunted House)

Background imageSkipper Collection: Journal of Alexander Gillespie, 1662-85 (pen & ink on paper)

Journal of Alexander Gillespie, 1662-85 (pen & ink on paper)
2919731 Journal of Alexander Gillespie, 1662-85 (pen & ink on paper) by Gillespie, Alexander (fl.1662-85); 20x30.5cm cm; The University of St

Background imageSkipper Collection: Journal of Alexander Gillespie, 1663 (pen & ink on paper)

Journal of Alexander Gillespie, 1663 (pen & ink on paper)
2919726 Journal of Alexander Gillespie, 1663 (pen & ink on paper) by Gillespie, Alexander (fl.1662-85); 20x30.5 cm; The University of St

Background imageSkipper Collection: Robinson Crusoe, 1827 (oil on panel)

Robinson Crusoe, 1827 (oil on panel)
PNH354554 Robinson Crusoe, 1827 (oil on panel) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73); 45.5x42.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English, out of copyright

Background imageSkipper Collection: How We Discovered a Haunted House (engraving)

How We Discovered a Haunted House (engraving)
1055789 How We Discovered a Haunted House (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: How We Discovered a Haunted House)

Background imageSkipper Collection: A Channel Race to Boulogne, the Owner, Skipper, and Pilot (engraving)

A Channel Race to Boulogne, the Owner, Skipper, and Pilot (engraving)
1058038 A Channel Race to Boulogne, the Owner, Skipper, and Pilot (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Channel Race to Boulogne, the Owner, Skipper)

Background imageSkipper Collection: Norfolk Nooks (engraving)

Norfolk Nooks (engraving)
1046182 Norfolk Nooks (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norfolk Nooks)

Background imageSkipper Collection: The Cyclists Lifeboat, launched at Hartlepool, 17 December (engraving)

The Cyclists Lifeboat, launched at Hartlepool, 17 December (engraving)
1046353 The Cyclists Lifeboat, launched at Hartlepool, 17 December (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cyclists Lifeboat)

Background imageSkipper Collection: The captain of the ship makes preparations for the Isle of Wight Yacht Race

The captain of the ship makes preparations for the Isle of Wight Yacht Race. May 1953 D2443

Background imageSkipper Collection: Brazil, Iguazu Falls National Park. Skipper butterfly feeding on flower

Brazil, Iguazu Falls National Park. Skipper butterfly feeding on flower. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Background imageSkipper Collection: FALL / RETRIEVER / FLAT / 1963

FALL / RETRIEVER / FLAT / 1963
CLAVERDON SKIPPER Owned by Jessel. Date: 1963

Background imageSkipper Collection: FALL / AIRDALES / 1953

FALL / AIRDALES / 1953
CARNON KRESENT SKIPPER Owned by Cheppers. Date: 1953

Background imageSkipper Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20106833

EyeUbiquitous_20106833
Ireland, North, Belfast, Cathedral Quarter, The Spaniard bar in Skipper Street

Background imageSkipper Collection: The skipper of a small ferry boat, Marazion, Cornwall

The skipper of a small ferry boat, Marazion, Cornwall
The skipper of a small ferry boat waits for passengers on the slip at Marazion, in Mounts Bay, Cornwall. England. The boat is used at high water when the causeway to the mount is flooded

Background imageSkipper Collection: Northern Chequered Skipper, (Carterocephalus silvicola), female on flower

Northern Chequered Skipper, (Carterocephalus silvicola), female on flower

Background imageSkipper Collection: Skipper Tom Clarke

Skipper Tom Clarke
PNE Skipper, Tom Clarke wearing the 2018/19 yellow away kit looks to cross the ball up field against Ipswich Town at Portman Road. Ipswich Town v PNE, Saturday 3rd November 2018

Background imageSkipper Collection: Sand Bargeman Sand Barge Sand Skipper skipper

Sand Bargeman Sand Barge Sand Skipper skipper
The Sand Bargeman, The Sand Barge, The Sand Skipper. A skipper, walking along the shore, pushes his barge loaded with sand

Background imageSkipper Collection: Passport map Zuiderzee Wadden Sea Passport map

Passport map Zuiderzee Wadden Sea Passport map
Passport map of the Zuiderzee and the Wadden Sea Passport map of the Zuyder Zee (title on object), Passport map of the Zuiderzee and the Wadden Sea, with all sandbanks and depths

Background imageSkipper Collection: A Skipper Butterfly (Hesperiidae) Visits A Flower; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

A Skipper Butterfly (Hesperiidae) Visits A Flower; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

Background imageSkipper Collection: Skipper Butterflies (Hesperiidae) Feed On Aster Blossoms In A Garden; Astoria, Oregon

Skipper Butterflies (Hesperiidae) Feed On Aster Blossoms In A Garden; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

Background imageSkipper Collection: A Skipper Butterfly Seeks Nectar From A Chilean Aster; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

A Skipper Butterfly Seeks Nectar From A Chilean Aster; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

Background imageSkipper Collection: Skipper Tom Clarke Striking The Ball

Skipper Tom Clarke Striking The Ball
Skipper Tom Clarke as he prepares to strike the ball up feild against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. The Skip can be seen wearing PNEs yellow second kit

Background imageSkipper Collection: Skipper Tom Clarke Leads The Team Out At Swansea

Skipper Tom Clarke Leads The Team Out At Swansea
PNE skipper Tom Clarke leading the teams out at Swansea City in the PNE yellow away kit. Swansea v PNE, Saturday 11th August 2018. Tom Clarke Yellow Kit

Background imageSkipper Collection: Tom Clarke At Deepdale

Tom Clarke At Deepdale
PNE defender and captain Tom Clarke can be seen looking to distribute the ball at Deepdale as PNE take on Queens Park Rangers on the opening weekend of the SkyBet Championship Season

Background imageSkipper Collection: Tom Clarke On The Ball

Tom Clarke On The Ball
PNE captain Tom Clarke can be seen on the ball at Deepdale as they take on Queens Park Rangers on the opening weekend of the 2018/19 SkyBet Championship Season. PNE v QPR, Saturday 4th August 2018

Background imageSkipper Collection: Essex Skipper or European Skipper -Thymelicus lineola-, Zug, Switzerland, Europe

Essex Skipper or European Skipper -Thymelicus lineola-, Zug, Switzerland, Europe

Background imageSkipper Collection: Picture No. 11091979

Picture No. 11091979
Essex Skippers paired on grass female above, male below July Date:

Background imageSkipper Collection: Picture No. 11091978

Picture No. 11091978
Essex Skipper nectaring on Ragwort with Proboscis July Date:

Background imageSkipper Collection: Fiery Skipper, Hylephila phyleus, adult on Texas Lantana (Lantana urticoides), Willacy County

Fiery Skipper, Hylephila phyleus, adult on Texas Lantana (Lantana urticoides), Willacy County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA

Background imageSkipper Collection: Chequered Skipper 2

Chequered Skipper 2
CHEQUERED SKIPPER (number 11) Date: 1889

Background imageSkipper Collection: Chequered Skipper

Chequered Skipper Date: 1845

Background imageSkipper Collection: Essex skipper - Male on common birdsfoot-trefoil

Essex skipper - Male on common birdsfoot-trefoil
VG-11219 Essex Skipper BUTTERFLY - male on common birdsfoot-trefoil Found on grasslands and roadside verges Thymelicus lineola Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for personal display

Background imageSkipper Collection: Essex skipper - Male and female mating on common birdsfoot-trefoil

Essex skipper - Male and female mating on common birdsfoot-trefoil
VG-11218 Essex Skipper BUTTERFLY - male and female mating on common birdsfoot-trefoil Found on grasslands and roadside verges Thymelicus lineola Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for

Background imageSkipper Collection: The skipper and the American

The skipper and the American
Alex Mackenzie Tommy Kearins and Paul Douglas in a scene from The Maggie (1954)

Background imageSkipper Collection: Paul Douglas and Alex MacKenzie

Paul Douglas and Alex MacKenzie
in a scene from The Maggie (1954)

Background imageSkipper Collection: Royal Arcade, Norwich, Norfolk, 2010

Royal Arcade, Norwich, Norfolk, 2010. Norwichs Royal Arcade was designed in Art Nouveau style 1899 by local architect George Skipper



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"Skipper: A Symbol of Resilience and Adventure" In 1940, amidst the turmoil of World War II, Winston Churchill emerged as a true skipper, guiding Britain through its darkest hour. While navigating the treacherous waters of war, an advert for Skippers Norwegian Bristling Sardines offered a taste of comfort and sustenance during challenging times. Alain Colas, a legendary sailor and skipper, fearlessly conquered the vast oceans with his indomitable spirit. His biography serves as an inspiration to all who dare to dream big. The Chequered Skipper Butterfly's rarity in the UK reminds us that beauty can be found even in the most unexpected places. Its delicate wings symbolize hope fluttering against adversity. A whaling harpoon represents both danger and livelihood on the high seas. The skilled hands of J. Ephraim captured this moment of embarkation with precision and artistry between 1865-1870. As rain poured down relentlessly, a Whitby skipper stood undeterred at the helm, braving nature's fury while leading his crew towards their destination. During Victorian times, a Whitby Skipper embodied strength and authority within maritime communities. Their presence commanded respect as they faced countless challenges head-on. Robertson Hare portrayed characters with wit and charm on stage; his iconic portrayal evoked laughter from audiences across generations. "If Jardine had failed, " he quipped mischievously behind glasses and cricket cap. Through rain or shine, whether facing turbulent storms or basking in sunny skies - a skipper remains steadfast at sea - embodying resilience in every journey undertaken. From Churchill's unwavering leadership to Alain Colas' audacious voyages; from rare butterflies dancing delicately to whaling harpoons piercing deep waters – each hint about 'skipper' reveals tales woven by those who embrace life's adventures with unwavering determination.