Backhouse Collection

Leeds Workhouse and Burmantofts Cemetery
A very early photograph of Leeds Workhouse from Burmantofts Cemetery, Beckett Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire. The workhouse, designed by William Perkin and Elisha Backhouse

Advert, Goodall Backhouse & Co Ltd, Leeds
Advert, food products from Goodall Backhouse & Co Ltd, Leeds, Yorkshire, including egg substitute powder as eggs were scarce during the war. Date: 1942

WILLIAM BACKHOUSE ASTOR American financier, son of John Jacob Date: 1792 - 1875

HASSALL FOOD PREPARED
Packing the Hassall Food at Messrs Goodall, Backhouse and Cos manufactory, no doubt located somewhere in Yorkshire Date: circa 1865

PREPARING FOOD - RELISH
Bottling and labelling the Yorkshire Relish at Messrs Goodall, Backhouse and Cos manufactory, doubtless located somewhere in Yorkshire Date: circa 1865

Urn presented to Thomas Backhouse by Committee on American Captures 1806, 1928. From A History of Lloyd s, by Charles Wright and C. Ernest Fayle. [Macmillan and Company Limited, London, 1928]

WILLIAM ASTOR (1830-1892). William Backhouse Astor, Jr. American financier and yachtsman. Wood engraving, American, 1868

WILLIAM ASTOR: NOURMAHAL. William Backhouse Astor, Jr.s steam yacht, Nourmahal. Line engraving from an American newspaper of 1884

Edward Backhouse
EDWARD BACKHOUSE Quaker historian, whose otherwise excellent work glosses over the early and somewhat disreputable history of the Society of Friends. Date: 1808 - 1879

Jonathan Edward Backhouse, Vanity Fair, GAF
JONATHAN EDWARD BACKHOUSE. (1849-1918) British banker. Educated Rugby, director of Backhouses Bank which merged with Barclays Bank. Bred Horses. Wearing an Inverness Cape. Monocle. Smoking cigar

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" children Minding their Mothers Stall - the Fish Market" Painted by Mrs. Backhouse, in the Exhibition of the Society of Female Artists

SIR JOHN BACKHOUSE (1582-1649). English landowner and politician. Wearing the badge of the Order of Bath while standing next to a painting of the New River Company reservoir that had been built

James Backhouse (1794-1869)
Portrait of James Backhouse, an English botanist

WILLIAM BACKHOUSE ASTOR (1792-1875). American financier. Steel engraving, 1876

WILLIAM ASTOR (1830-1892). William Backhouse Astor, Jr. American financier and yachtsman. Steel engraving after the painting by Leon Bonnat

Goodall, Backhouse & Co
Packing the Hassall Food at Messrs Goodall, Backhouse and Cos manufactory, no doubt located somewhere in Yorkshire

Preparing Food - Relish
Bottling and labelling the Yorkshire Relish at Messrs Goodall, Backhouse and Cos manufactory, doubtless located somewhere in Yorkshire

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"Backhouse: A Journey Through History and Legacy" Step into the intriguing world of Backhouse, where history intertwines with legacy. From the Leeds Workhouse to Burmantofts Cemetery, this captivating caption takes you on a voyage through time. In 1792, William Backhouse Astor, an American financier and son of John Jacob Astor, made his mark in history. Meanwhile, Goodall Backhouse & Co Ltd advertised their excellence in Leeds—a testament to their reputation. Food lovers rejoice as Hassall Food Prepared tantalizes taste buds with their culinary creations. The art of preparing food becomes an exquisite experience—every bite a relish. Thomas Backhouse received an urn from the Committee on American Captures in 1806—an emblem of honor that echoes through generations. Edward Backhouse's name adds another layer to the family's rich heritage. Jonathan Edward Backhouse graced Vanity Fair's pages—an embodiment of elegance and sophistication. Their presence left an indelible mark on society. An engraving showcasing a page of advertisements reveals glimpses into the past—their source size measuring 2879 x 2065 pixels—a visual representation connecting us with bygone eras. Sir John Backhouse (1582-1649), an English landowner and politician, played a pivotal role in shaping his community—a figure whose influence reverberates even today. William Astor (1830-1892), known as William Backhouse Astor Jr. , was not only a prominent American financier but also a passionate yachtsman who sailed across uncharted waters—his spirit embodying adventure and ambition. Backhouses have etched themselves into history books—one chapter at a time—and continue to leave imprints that transcend time itself. Explore their story; immerse yourself in their legacy.