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Abel Collection (page 10)

"Abel: A Journey Through Time and Places" Step into the world of Abel, where history intertwines with exploration and sportsmanship

Background imageAbel Collection: WORLD WAR I: FRENCH POSTER. We ll Get Them! Lithograph poster by Abel Faivre, 1916

WORLD WAR I: FRENCH POSTER. We ll Get Them! Lithograph poster by Abel Faivre, 1916, advertising the 2nd National Loan to support French troops during World War I

Background imageAbel Collection: FILM: METROPOLIS, 1927. Film still with Theodor Loos as Josaphat and Alfred Abel as Joh Frederson

FILM: METROPOLIS, 1927. Film still with Theodor Loos as Josaphat and Alfred Abel as Joh Frederson

Background imageAbel Collection: ABEL GANCE: NAPOLEON, 1927. Scene from the French director Abel Gances epic silent film Napoleon

ABEL GANCE: NAPOLEON, 1927. Scene from the French director Abel Gances epic silent film Napoleon, 1927

Background imageAbel Collection: Alexandre Abel Hovelacque / Gill

Alexandre Abel Hovelacque / Gill
Alexandre Abel Hovelacque (1843-1896) French linguist and anthropologist, President of the Anthropology Society and member of the French National Assembly

Background imageAbel Collection: Cricket / Team / Australia

Cricket / Team / Australia
Lord Sheffields Australian Team: Carpenter, Attewell, Lohmann, Read, Bean, Sharpe, Thoms, Briggs, McGregor, Grace, Peel, Stoddart, Abel

Background imageAbel Collection: Cricketer, Abel

Cricketer, Abel
Robert Abel Cricketer - Surrey

Background imageAbel Collection: Leominster Grange House

Leominster Grange House
The Grange House, Leominster, Worcestershire, England, built as a town hall in 1633 by John Abel, the Kings Carpenter (to King Charles I)

Background imageAbel Collection: Cambridge / Lady May

Cambridge / Lady May
LADY MAY CAMBRIDGE later Lady Henry Abel Smith Daughter of the Earl and Countess of Athlone (Alexander of Teck and Princess Alice)

Background imageAbel Collection: The Death of Sheba

The Death of Sheba
Sheba rebels against David : besieged at Abel of Beth- maachah, the inhabitants cut off his head and throw it over the wall to Joab, commander of the besieging force

Background imageAbel Collection: Garrick / Alchemist / Abel

Garrick / Alchemist / Abel
DAVID GARRICK English actor as Abel Drugger in Ben Jonsons The Alchemist

Background imageAbel Collection: EDWARD TOBY KING

EDWARD TOBY KING Character who took copy to the printers for his renowned bookseller uncle Abel Roper. He was easily recognised by his squint & warts

Background imageAbel Collection: Satire on Puritan

Satire on Puritan
A satire on Alderman Abel, Monopolist of wines, and his wife

Background imageAbel Collection: Mary Celeste / Crew / Water

Mary Celeste / Crew / Water
ABEL FOSDYKs STORY The crew fall into the water when Babys quarter-deck, built for Captain Briggs daughter, collapses (almost certainly a hoax)




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"Abel: A Journey Through Time and Places" Step into the world of Abel, where history intertwines with exploration and sportsmanship. From the grandeur of a royal wedding at Balcombe, Sussex to the breathtaking beauty of The Dalles in St. Louis captured by W. J. Linton in 1874, Abel's story unfolds. Meet Robert Abel, a legendary Surrey and England cricketer who left an indelible mark on the sport. His skills on the field made him a true icon for cricket enthusiasts across England. Travel back even further to encounter Abel Janszoon Tasman, a Dutch navigator and explorer whose ships embarked on daring expeditions across uncharted waters. Witness his encounters with Polynesian outrigger canoes near Fiji Islands through late 19th-century engravings based on Tasman's own drawings from 1643. Delve into biblical tales as you explore Adam and Eve's family tree depicted in a captivating engraving from 1556. Discover Cain killing Abel immortalized in mosaic form within Otranto duomo (cathedral), reminding us of ancient stories that continue to resonate today. Marvel at Bobby, an intriguing figure brought to life by Spy's artistic prowess in 1902. Uncover the secrets behind this enigmatic character as you delve deeper into his portrait. Admire nature's wonders through Madame Rudolphe Abel - a scarlet camellia known for its vibrant beauty within Thea japonica species. Let its petals inspire awe and appreciation for nature’s artistry. Explore architectural marvels like The Old House in Hereford or immerse yourself in maritime mysteries surrounding Mary Celeste/Fosdyk shipwrecked voyage of 1872 – tales that have captivated generations with their unanswered questions. Finally, find respite at Bell Hotel nestled amidst Tewkesbury’s charming streetscape in Gloucestershire; let it be a testament to the enduring allure of historic establishments.