Wantage Collection

Union Workhouse, Wantage, Oxfordshire
The Wantage Union workhouse, Oxfordshire. The workhouse, designed by Sampson Kempthorne, was erected in 1836 on Hungerford Road, Wantage, and later became the Downs Hospital

Victoria Cross Gallery & Fire Station, Market Place, Oxfords
Victoria Cross Gallery & Fire Station, Market Place, Wantage, near Grove, Oxfordshire, England. Showing Bear Hotel & Fire Station and Wolseley 15 Vintage Car Date: 1920s

King Alfred, Wantage, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

King Alfred the Great of England
Statue of King Alfred the Great of England (born 849, ruled 871-899). King Alfreds reign is remembered for the formulation of a code of ethics and a rebirth of religious and scholarly activity

Wallingford Union Childrens Cottage Homes, Berkshire
The Wallingford Unions cottage homes on Wantage Road, Wallingford, Berkshire. Cottage homes were established by some poor law authorities to house pauper children away from the workhouse

Robert Lord Wantage
ROBERT LINDSAY, lord WANTAGE Scottish soldier, VC awardee. Date: 1832 - 1901

Jazeman Jaafar Tests Williams F1 Simulator
14-year-old Formula BMW Asia driver Jazeman Jaafar (MAL) tested the Williams Toyota F1 simulator at the Williams factory on the 15 May 2007

Brigadier General Robert James Loyd-Lindsay, 1st Baron Wantage, 1832-1901
5614363 Brigadier General Robert James Loyd-Lindsay, 1st Baron Wantage, 1832-1901; (add.info.: Brigadier General Robert James Loyd-Lindsay, 1st Baron Wantage, 1832-1901)

Brigadier General Robert James Loyd-Lindsay, 1st Baron Wantage, 1832-1901
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Brigadier General Robert James Loyd-Lindsay, 1st Baron Wantage, 1832-1901
5614362 Brigadier General Robert James Loyd-Lindsay, 1st Baron Wantage, 1832-1901; (add.info.: Brigadier General Robert James Loyd-Lindsay, 1st Baron Wantage, 1832-1901)

Jazeman Jaafar Tests Williams F1 Simulator
14-year-old Formula BMW Asia driver Jazeman Jaafar (MAL) tested the Williams Toyota F1 simulator at the Williams factory on the 15 May 2007

Wantage Road Station, Oxfordshire, c. 1910
A view of Wantage Road Station in Oxfordshire, taken c.1910 from the bridge looking down at the simple station buildings and track

Wantage Road Station, Oxfordshire, c. 1920
A view of Wantage Road Station in Oxfordshire, c.1920, showing the track and platforms. Wantage Road station opened at the village of Grove just north of Wantage in 1846 and closed to passengers

Jazeman Jaafar Tests Williams F1 Simulator
14-year-old Formula BMW Asia driver Jazeman Jaafar (MAL) tested the Williams Toyota F1 simulator at the Williams factory on the 15 May 2007

Jazeman Jaafar Tests Williams F1 Simulator
Jazeman Jaafar (MAL) and race director Firhat Mokhzani (MAL) pictured with a Williams F1 car. 14-year-old Formula BMW Asia driver Jazeman Jaafar (MAL)

Jazeman Jaafar Tests Williams F1 Simulator
14-year-old Formula BMW Asia driver Jazeman Jaafar (MAL) tested the Williams Toyota F1 simulator at the Williams factory on the 15 May 2007

Jazeman Jaafar Tests Williams F1 Simulator
Jazeman Jaafar (MAL) and race director Firhat Mokhzani (MAL) pictured with a Williams F1 car. 14-year-old Formula BMW Asia driver Jazeman Jaafar (MAL)

Williams FW29 Presentation
The Williams FW29. Williams FW29 Presentation, Williams Conference Centre, Grove, England, 2 February 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

Telford and Wrekin TF7 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Telford and Wrekin TF7 5

Jazeman Jaafar Tests Williams F1 Simulator
R-L: Jazeman Jaafar (MAL) and Dato Kamaruddin (MAL), The Deputy CEO of AirAsia. 14-year-old Formula BMW Asia driver Jazeman Jaafar (MAL)

1840s Victorian Map of Berkshire

St. Mary's, Wantage
An architectural illustration which shows the exterior of St. Mary's Home, in Wantage, Oxfordshire, designed in Arts and Crafts style by Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott. Date: early 1900s

Statue of Alfred the Great, Wantage, Oxfordshire. Date: 1880

County Map of Oxfordshire, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Panoramic of golden wheatfield below Devils Punchbowl on Hackpen Hill, Wantage, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Golden wheatfield below Hackpen Hill, near Wantage, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Millenary of King Alfred, Relics and Memorials (b / w photo)
1629142 The Millenary of King Alfred, Relics and Memorials (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Millenary of King Alfred, Relics and Memorials)

The Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Wantage (b / w photo)
1615707 The Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Wantage (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Millenary of King Alfred (litho)
1628345 The Millenary of King Alfred (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Millenary of King Alfred)

Statue of King Alfred the Great, at Wantage, by Count Gleichen (engraving)
1589559 Statue of King Alfred the Great, at Wantage, by Count Gleichen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of King Alfred the Great, at Wantage)

Royal Visit to Berkshire (engraving)
1589554 Royal Visit to Berkshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Visit to Berkshire. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 July 1877)

New Wesleyan Chapel, at Wantage (engraving)
1607109 New Wesleyan Chapel, at Wantage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Wesleyan Chapel, at Wantage)

The Old English Revels at Lockinge, near Wantage, the Seat of Lord Wantage (engraving)
1041099 The Old English Revels at Lockinge, near Wantage, the Seat of Lord Wantage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old English Revels at Lockinge)

"The Carpenters Shop at Nazareth, "Decorative Painting for St Marys School, Wantage (engraving)
5208868 " The Carpenters Shop at Nazareth, " Decorative Painting for St Marys School, Wantage (engraving) by English School

HRH the Prince of Wales unveiling the Statue of King Alfred the Great at Wantage (engraving)
1049571 HRH the Prince of Wales unveiling the Statue of King Alfred the Great at Wantage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Alfred Free Grammar-School, Wantage, Berks (engraving)
1096738 The Alfred Free Grammar-School, Wantage, Berks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Alfred Free Grammar-School, Wantage, Berks)

The Alfred Medal (engraving)
1096521 The Alfred Medal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Alfred Medal. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Robinson & Auden General Purpose Engine 1376
Maker: Robinson & Auden Ltd of Wantage Type: General Purpose Engine Number: 1376 Built: 1900 Registration: AD 8889 Cylinders: Single Nhp: 6 Date: 1970s

Bishop Butler
Bishop Joseph Butler (1692-1752). Born in Wantage, of Berkshire (now Oxfordshire). He is best known for his critique of Deism, Thomas Hobbess egoism, and John Lockes theory of personal identity

Vale of White Horse OX12 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Vale of White Horse OX12 8

Calcott open tourer, Wantage, Oxfordshire, c1920s. Artist: Bill Brunell
Calcott Open 2-seater. ca 1919 1460 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. HP3519. Place: Wantage, Oxfordshire

Brigadier General Robert James Loyd-Lindsay, 1st Baron Wantage, 1832 - 1901. British soldier, politician, philanthropist, benefactor to Wantage

Brigadier General Robert James Loyd-Lindsay, 1st Baron Wantage, 1832 - 1901. British soldier, politician, philanthropist, benefactor to Wantage

Statue of King Alfred, 9th century
Statue of King Alfred (849 - 26 October 899) at Wantage in Oxfordshire, 9th century

St Marys Home, Wantage
East wing of St Marys Home, Wantage

St Marys Convent and Training Home, Wantage
Aerial view of St Marys Convent and Training Home, Wantage, also known for a period as St Josephs Domestic School. Date: circa 1930s

Radioactivity / Plants 60S
Isotope Research Division of the Wantage Research Laboratory. Testing uptake of radioactive elements by plants. Date: 1961

Broad Street, Uffington, Oxfordshire
Broad Street, Uffington, Faringdon, near Wantage, Oxfordshire, England. Date: 1930s

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Wantage, a historic town nestled in the heart of Oxfordshire, England, is brimming with rich heritage and captivating landmarks. From the awe-inspiring Victoria Cross Gallery & Fire Station to the bustling Market Place, it offers a glimpse into its vibrant past. One cannot overlook the significance of King Alfred in Wantage's history. Known as King Alfred the Great of England, this legendary figure left an indelible mark on this charming town. His statue proudly stands tall, serving as a reminder of his remarkable legacy. Another notable personality associated with Wantage is Robert Lord Wantage. This distinguished individual played a pivotal role in shaping the town's development and progress. The Union Workhouse serves as a poignant reminder of times gone by when it provided shelter for those less fortunate. Meanwhile, Wallingford Union Childrens Cottage Homes offered hope and care to young souls during their formative years. For those interested in delving deeper into Wantage's past, exploring St. Mary's Church is an absolute must. Its architectural splendor and historical significance make it an enchanting destination for visitors from all walks of life. Transportation has always been vital to Wantage's growth; hence we find glimpses of its railway system through old photographs capturing scenes at Wantage Road Station dating back to 1910 and 1920. To truly appreciate how far Wantage has come over centuries, one can refer to a fascinating 1840s Victorian Map or even delve further back into history with a County Map from 1777 showcasing Oxfordshire's evolution throughout time. Whether you are captivated by tales of heroism at Victoria Cross Gallery or fascinated by ancient maps that tell stories untold - there is something for everyone in beautiful Wantage.