Stanley Collection (#5)

Africa. Arthington Waterfall on the M'Brische River
History of Africa. 19th century. View of the Arthington Waterfall on the M'Brische River. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Africa. Congo. The fleet of the international expedition
History of Africa. 19th century. The fleet of the international expedition at Banana Point, near the Dutch factory. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

The Congo. Panorama of the Upper Congo
History of Africa. 19th century. Congo. Panoramic view of the Upper Congo. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Africa. Floating factory on the shrimp river
History of Africa. 19th century. Floating factory on the shrimp river. The lack of security meant that in some areas of the Congo

Africa. The perfect Banana (Musa paradisiaca)
History of Africa. 19th century. The perfect Banana (Musa paradisiaca). Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Africa. Loanda. San Pablo de Loanda. Panorama of the port
History of Africa. 19th century. Loanda. St. Paul of Loanda. Panorama of the port. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Roberto Ivens (1850-1898). Portrait
Roberto Ivens (1850-1898). Portuguese explorer of Africa. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Rowley Hall Chinese Bedroom
An illustration showing a Chinese bedroom of Rowley Hall, Staffordshire. This space is heavily themed with oriental colouring, expressed through the burnished gold background of the room

Rowley Hall West End Flat
An illustration showing an entrance hall to a West End flat in connection with Rowley Hall, Staffordshire. This space has fine oak wall panelling and carved mantelpiece

Rowley Hall Dining Room
An illustration showing the dining room of Rowley Hall, Staffordshire. This space has walls of exquisite oak panelling with carved strap work pilasters at intervals

Rowley Hall Music Room
An illustration showing one end of the music salon of Rowley Hall, Staffordshire. The main feature of this end of the room is the organ

Rowley Hall Vestibule
An illustration showing the round vestibule chamber of Rowley Hall, Staffordshire. The design is typical of the Louis XVI period

Trevor Ford, Aston Villa and Wales footballer
Trevor Ford, centre forward footballer for Aston Villa and Wales Date: 1949

Wilf Mannion, Middlesbrough and England footballer
Wilf Mannion, inside left footballer for Middlesbrough and England Date: 1949

Tommy Lawton, Notts County and England footballer
Tommy Lawton, centre forward footballer, Notts County and England Date: 1949

Tom Finney, Preston North End and England footballer
Tom Finney, outside right footballer for Preston North End and England Date: 1949

Ted Ditchburn, Tottenham Hotspur and England footballer
Ted Ditchburn, football goalkeeper for Tottenham Hotspur and England, making a save Date: 1949

Cover design, Stanley Matthews Football Album Date: 1949

Stanley Matthews and Stanley Mortensen, footballers for Blackpool and England Date: 1949

Sam Cowan, Greenock Morton and Scotland footballer
Sam Cowan, football goalkeeper for Greenock Morton and Scotland Date: 1949

Peter Doherty, Huddersfield Town and Ireland footballer
Peter Doherty, inside left footballer for Huddersfield Town and Ireland Date: 1949

Neil Franklin, Stoke City and England footballer
Neil Franklin, centre half footballer for Stoke City and England Date: 1949

John Carey, Manchester United and Ireland footballer
John Carey, right back footballer for Manchester United and Ireland, seen here heading the ball Date: 1949

Laurie Scott, Arsenal and England footballer
Laurie Scott, right back footballer for Arsenal and England Date: 1949

John Aston, Manchester United and England footballer
John Aston, left back footballer for Manchester United and England Date: 1949

Jack Milburn, Newcastle United and England footballer
Jack Milburn, outside right footballer for Newcastle United and England Date: 1949

Footballer silhouettes Date: 1949

Manchester City v Portsmouth, FA Cup Final
FA Cup Final 1934 - Swift, Manchester City goalkeeper, punches clear against Portsmouth Date: 1934

Billy Wright, Wolverhampton and England footballer
Billy Wright, left-half footballer for Wolverhampton Wanderers and England Date: 1949

Billy Steel, Derby County and Scotland footballer
Billy Steel, inside left footballer for Derby County and Scotland Date: 1949

Cover design, Startling Stories, science fiction pulp magazine, September 1947 Date: 1947

Sowar or trooper of Indian Army on horseback
A sowar (siwar) or trooper of the Indian Army on horseback in a tent pegging competition Date: 1922

King of Siam, coronation
The coronation of the King of Siam took place on December 2nd 1911 in Bangkok, in the capital and chief port of King Vajiravudh's kingdom

Stanley Lupino (1893-1942) came from a celebrated theatrical family. His career embraced acting, dancing, writing and directing. Date: circa 1932

Royalty at Sandown
Members of the royal family attending the races at Sandown. Pictured are King George V (1865-1936), Queen Mary (1867-1953), Princess Mary (1897-1965), her husband Henry Lascelles

Sierra Leone, the Racehorse
Racehorse Sierra Leone had achieved a run of seven races without being unplaced. Also pictured are owner Edward Stanley, Lord Derby (1865-1948), jockey Tommy Weston(1902-1981) and the Hon

Stanley Matthews and wife playing golf in Rhyl
Stanley Matthews footballer for Stoke City playing golf with his wife at Rhyl, North Wales

Stanley Ford Rous, Football Association Secretary
Stanley Ford Rous, Secretary of the Football Association, later President of FIFA Date: 1946

Manchester United FC Team 1949-1950, First Division, English League Date: circa 1949

Agusta A. 109A AE-331 - ZE411 CC
Royal Marines - Agusta A.109A AE-331 / ZE411 CC (msn 7138). Captured at Stanley in June 1982 and operated by the Royal Marines after repatriation to the UK as ZE411. Date: 1983

Bell UH-1H iroquois AE-413 (msn 13560, ex 73-22077, later G-HUEY). A Fuerza Aerea Argentina (Argentine Air Force) helicopter captured at Stanley and repatriated to the UK

Agusta A. 109A AE-331
Army Air Corps - Agusta A.109A AE-331 (msn 7138, call-sign CC'), at Middle Wallop. This helicopter was captured on the 14th June 1982 at Stanley Racecourse in an airworthy condition

Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby
Edward Henry Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby (1826-1893), British Conservative politician

Music cover, The Dubarry Operette in 9 Scenes
Music cover, Piano Selection, Stanley Scott presents The Dubarry, Operette in 9 Scenes, by Paul Knepler and J M Welleminsky, English book by Desmond Carter and Rowland Leigh, music by Carl Millocker

Music cover, When My Sugar Walks Down the Street All the Little Birdies Go Tweet! Tweet! Tweet! by Gene Austin, Jimmy McHugh and Irving Mills, sung by Miss Aileen Stanley Date: 1924

Agusta A. 109 AE-331 - ZE411
Agusta A.109 AE-331 - ZE411 (msn 7138), ex Argintine Army, captured at RAF Stanley in 1982 and seen at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton after repatriation to the UK

FMA IA-58 Pucara A-533 (msn 033), captured at RAF Stanley in 1982 and displayed at Middle Wallop after repatriation to the UK, Date: circa 1984

Music cover, Bon Voyage Cherie, Billy Cotton Band
Music cover, Bon Voyage Cherie, broadcast and recorded by the Billy Cotton Band. Date: 1939

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"Stanley: A Journey Through Time and Comedy" Step into the world of Stanley, where laughter and adventure await. Just like Laurel and Hardy, this enigmatic figure embodies the spirit of classic comedy. From their iconic films like "Flying Deuces" in 1939 to the timeless charm captured in a publicity still from "Big Business" in 1929, Stanley's presence is undeniable. But there's more to Stanley than just his comedic genius. Delve deeper into his story as we explore maps that trace the travels of explorers across Africa, reminding us that he too embarked on a journey filled with unknown territories and unexpected encounters. Intriguingly, we stumble upon an image of HMS Minerva at Stanley harbour, hinting at perhaps another side to our protagonist - one intertwined with maritime adventures or naval connections. As we continue our exploration, we find ourselves transported to Walton Heath Golf Club in 1932. Could it be that Stanley had a passion for golf? Or did he simply enjoy observing others engage in this gentlemanly sport? And then there are Stephen Ward's sketches of celebrities from 1960; do they hold any connection to our mysterious subject? Were these famous faces part of Stanley's circle or merely inspiration for his own artistic endeavors? The map illustrating African travels reappears once again – a reminder that while comedy may have been his calling card, there were other facets waiting to be discovered within him. Surprisingly juxtaposed against all these clues is an intriguing photograph by Stanley Morrow capturing the Little Bighorn Monument. Does this signify an interest in history or perhaps even involvement in significant events beyond what meets the eye? Finally, we encounter yet another notable figure named Stanley Baldwin – could this be a mere coincidence or does it offer insight into our protagonist's identity? The first Earl Baldwin of Bewdley leaves us wondering about potential connections between them. With each piece falling into place, the enigma deepens.