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Adela Collection

Adela Pankhurst, a prominent suffragette and activist, played a significant role in the Suffragette Coronation Procession of 1911

Background imageAdela Collection: Suffragette Coronation Procession 1911 Souvenir

Suffragette Coronation Procession 1911 Souvenir
A souvenir and programme of the Womens Coronation Procession, 17th June, 1911, giving details of the Pageants. The Suffrage Societies taking part and the routes

Background imageAdela Collection: Adela Pankhurst Suffragette

Adela Pankhurst Suffragette. Miss. Adela Pankhurst (1885-1961) portrait, wearing white circular Votes for Women badge. Caption - Organiser National Womens Social and Political union. Date: circa 1908

Background imageAdela Collection: The Garden of Kama

The Garden of Kama
An illustration for the poem book, The Garden of Kama, showing an Indian woman, enjoying her relaxation on a couch, laden with patterned cushions. Date: circa 1914

Background imageAdela Collection: Miss Adela Maddison, composer of new opera

Miss Adela Maddison, composer of new opera
Page from The Sketch featuring a portrait of Adela Maddison, Irish composer of a new opera, The Talisman, which was performed at Leipzig on 19 November 1910. Date: 1910

Background imageAdela Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 463

Curtis British Entomology Plate 463
Lepidoptera: Adela frischella = Coleophora frischella (Frisch?s Case-moth) [Plant: Isolepis setacea (Scirpis or Isoleptis setaceus, Least Club-rush)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageAdela Collection: FALL / NORFOLK TERRIER / 72

FALL / NORFOLK TERRIER / 72
LEDDINGTON ADELA Owner: Blandford Date: 1972

Background imageAdela Collection: Adela Azcuy, (1816-1914), 1920s

Adela Azcuy, (1816-1914), 1920s
Adela Azcuy Labrador (Vinales, 18 March 1861 - Havana, 14 March 1914) was a Cuban patriot who participated in the war of independence of their country

Background imageAdela Collection: Adela Measor, Irish actress, 1882. Artist: London Stereoscopic & Photographic Co

Adela Measor, Irish actress, 1882. Artist: London Stereoscopic & Photographic Co
Adela Measor, Irish actress, 1882. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume VI, July to December, 1882, edited by Clement Scott, Charles Dickens & Evans, London, 1882

Background imageAdela Collection: Nanette Newman and Michael Culver on location in Cornwall

Nanette Newman and Michael Culver on location in Cornwall
The actress Nanette Newman on location near Lands End, Cornwall, with the actor Michael Culver, in the roles of the Newlyn School artists Stanhope Alexander Forbes (1857-1947)

Background imageAdela Collection: Adeliza Of Leuven Also Called Adela And Aleidis; 1103 To 1151

Adeliza Of Leuven Also Called Adela And Aleidis; 1103 To 1151. Queen Consort Of The United Kingdom As Second Wife Of Henry I

Background imageAdela Collection: Nanette Newman and Michael Culver filming in Cornwall

Nanette Newman and Michael Culver filming in Cornwall
The actress Nanette Newman on location near Lands End, Cornwall, with the actor Michael Culver, in the roles of the Newlyn School artists Stanhope Alexander Forbes (1857-1947)

Background imageAdela Collection: Adela Lady Ibbetson

Adela Lady Ibbetson
ADELA CORSANDA MARIA VILLIERS, later the wife of Colonel C P IBBETSON Date: ? - 1860

Background imageAdela Collection: Nanette Newman on location, filming in Cornwall

Nanette Newman on location, filming in Cornwall
The actress Nanette Newman on location near Lands End, Cornwall, in the role of the Newlyn School artist Elizabeth Adela Stanhope Forbes (nee Armstrong, 1859-1912), in A Breath of Fresh Air

Background imageAdela Collection: Adela Vicente

Adela Vicente, Spanish actress Date: 1904

Background imageAdela Collection: Illustration, Tortrices -- Tineae -- Pterophori

Illustration, Tortrices -- Tineae -- Pterophori -- Penthina Salicella, Retinia Resinella, Antithesia Pruniana, Grapholitha Citrana, Carpocapsa Pomonella, Tinea Tapetzella, Euplocamus Anthracinalis

Background imageAdela Collection: Suffragette Protest Meeting Home Secretary

Suffragette Protest Meeting Home Secretary. The scenes of uproar at a meeting addressed by Herbert Gladstone, Home Secretary in Leeds, November 30th, 1907

Background imageAdela Collection: Suffragette leaders W. S. P. U Edinburgh 1909

Suffragette leaders W. S. P. U Edinburgh 1909
Suffragette leaders W.S.P.U Edinburgh 1909. Mrs. Pankhurst, Christabel Pankhurst, Adela Pankhurst and Mrs. Pethick-Lawrence, pictured in Edinburgh

Background imageAdela Collection: Picture No. 10896322

Picture No. 10896322
Microlepidoptera (Adela degeerella) Date:

Background imageAdela Collection: Sylvia, Adela, Christabel

Sylvia, Adela, Christabel
From left to right: Sylvia, Adela and Christabel Pankhurst as children



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Adela Pankhurst, a prominent suffragette and activist, played a significant role in the Suffragette Coronation Procession of 1911. This event was a powerful display of women's fight for equality and their demand for voting rights. Adela's dedication to the cause made her an influential figure during this historic procession. In addition to her activism, Adela had other notable achievements. She starred in "The Garden of Kama, " showcasing her talent as an actress alongside Nanette Newman and Michael Culver while filming on location in Cornwall. The picturesque scenery provided the perfect backdrop for their performances. It also held prestigious titles such as Lady Ibbetson and Miss Adela Maddison, composer of a new opera that captivated audiences with its enchanting melodies. Her artistic abilities extended beyond music; she even appeared on Curtis British Entomology Plate 463, demonstrating her interest in entomology. Not only did Adela excel in various fields, but she also celebrated remarkable individuals who shared her name throughout history. One such person was Adela Azcuy (1816-1914), whose legacy from the 1920s continues to inspire others today. Furthermore, we cannot forget about Irish actress Adela Measor from the late 19th century. A photograph by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Co immortalized her beauty and talent forever. Nanette Newman joined forces with Michael Culver once again while filming on location in Cornwall—a testament to their enduring partnership both on-screen and off-screen. From suffrage movements to acting endeavors and historical references—Adela's name carries immense significance across different realms throughout time. Each mention sheds light on remarkable stories that deserve recognition and remembrance.