Briggs Collection

Navin Field (Briggs Stadium), Detroit, Michigan, USA - Home of the Tigers. Date: circa 1920s

Letter from Sir Issac Newton to William Briggs, 20th June 1682. Artist: Isaac Newton
Letter from Sir Issac Newton to William Briggs, 20th June 1682. Letter written from Trinity College, Cambridge by Newton to William Briggs, MD

Thomas Richard Archer Briggs (1836-1891)
Portrait of Thomas Richard Archer Briggs, an English botanist specialising in Spermatophytes

Scene of the Geological Discoveries at Swanage, Dorset - from a photograph by F. Briggs, 1857. The excavations...are interesting as the scene of important geological discoveries [including] the jaws

R. W. Justice, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown
R. W. Justice, 1918-1922

The Crusader; May 1919; Mrs. George Ralston, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown
The Crusader; May 1919; Mrs. George Ralston, 1918-1922

Andrea Razafkeriefo, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown
Andrea Razafkeriefo, 1918-1922

The Crusader, August; Miss Anabel Anderson; Cover page, 1918-1922. Creator: T. H. Green
The Crusader, August; Miss Anabel Anderson; Cover page, 1918-1922

The Crusader, Feb. 1919; Miss Marie Fraine; Cover page, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown
The Crusader, Feb. 1919; Miss Marie Fraine; Cover page, 1918-1922

The Crusader; Onward for Democracy; Upward with Race; Mrs. James Conick, Jr. New York... 1918-1922 Creator: Unknown
The Crusader; Onward for Democracy; Upward with Race; Mrs. James Conick, Jr. New York State tennis champion, 1918-1922

Miss Evelyn Ellis of the Lafayette players, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown
Miss Evelyn Ellis of the Lafayette players, 1918-1922. November Crusader; Onward for Democracy; Upward with Race; Miss Evelyn Ellis of the Lafayette players; Vol. 1, No. 3; November 1918; Cover page

March Crusader; Mrs. Bernia Smith Austin; [Cover page], 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown
March Crusader; Mrs. Bernia Smith Austin; [Cover page], 1918-1922

Kashmir preparations for hair and skin; Kashmir Chemical Company, Dept. R.; 312 S... 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown
Kashmir preparations for hair and skin; Kashmir Chemical Company, Dept. R.; 312 S. Clark Street, Chicago, Ill. 1918-1922

Thanksgiving Crusader Magazine; Onward for Democracy; Upward with Race. [Cover page], 1918-1922

On to Washington; A. Philip Randolph, Candidate for Assembly from the 19th Assembly... 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown
On to Washington; A. Philip Randolph, Candidate for Assembly from the 19th Assembly Distric, 1918-1922

The house of good plays; The Lafayette Theatre; Seventh Avenue and 132nd Street, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown
The house of good plays; The Lafayette Theatre; Seventh Avenue and 132nd Street, 1918-1922

The Crusader, July; North African girl; Cover page, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown
The Crusader, July; North African girl; Cover page, 1918-1922

The Crusader, June; West African girls; Cover page, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown
The Crusader, June; West African girls; Cover page, 1918-1922

Advertisement Photograph, Drinking Glass
A photograph used for advertisement purposes, showing the delicate hands of a lady holding a small drinking glass. Date: circa 1939

Blowing Bubbles
A photograph used for advertisement purposes, portraying a young girl blowing bubbles through a toy pipe. Date: circa 1939

Woman Using Telephone
A photograph used for advertisement purposes, portraying a young woman wearing a tilted black hat, using a telephone. Date: circa 1939

W. G. Briggs & Co. Ltd Advertisement
A promotional page for W. G. Briggs & Co. Ltd, an advertising company, showing a cluster of portrait photographs of varying types

Sir Harry Lauder recording with an orchestra Date: 1949

George Formby Snr and Luisa Tetrazzini, recording studio
George Formby Snr recording his voice, with opera singer Luisa Tetrazzini watching Date: 1949

Neil Briggs Sale Sharks Rugby Union Toulouse V Sale Sharks, Heineken Cup, Pool 5 Stade Municipal, Toulouse, France 11 October 2009 Date: 11 October 2009

Head of a Dog
Painting of the head of a pointer. Artist: Barbara Briggs

Some Representative Cricketers (engraving)
1038624 Some Representative Cricketers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Representative Cricketers)

Grandparents Visit at Christmas Date: 1948

Receiving Special Gift Date: 1948

Antebellum Mansion Tour Date: 1950

Boy Unsure of Carousel Date: 1950

Cartoon, Mr Briggss Pleasures of Housekeeping -- Irish labourers employed to build a house. Date: circa 1850

A Happy Dog
Portrait of a happy dog. Artist: Barbara Briggs. Date: circa 1920

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
Let sleeping dogs lie. A cat espies two sleeping Scotty dogs. Artist: Barbara Briggs. Date: circa 1919

The Modder River, 1900. Creator: R. C Briggs
The Modder River, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Juliet and the Nurse (Romeo & Juliet), c1870. Artist: Samuel Sangster
Juliet and the Nurse (Romeo & Juliet), c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]

Johnny Briggs, Lancashire and England cricketer, c1899. Artist: WA Rouch
Johnny Briggs, Lancashire and England cricketer, c1899. A left arm spin bowler, Johnny Briggs (1862-1902) played for Lancashire from 1879 until 1900

Constantine Henry Phipps, Marquess of Normandy, 19th century. Artist: H Robinson
Constantine Henry Phipps, Marquess of Normandy, 19th century

Robert Blake, English admiral, (1836). Artist: Cochran
Robert Blake, English admiral, (1836). Blake (1599-1657), as commander of the navy of Oliver Cromwells Commonwealth, became one of the most renowned seamen in English history

Aerial view, Briggs Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Aerial view of Briggs Stadium and the skyline of Detroit, Michigan, USA. The stadium was the home of the Detroit Tigers (baseball) and the Detroit Lions (football)

Horse and cart with owner
Horse and cart in a field with a man, probably the owner, Es Briggs of North Foreland House, Broadstairs, Kent

East Africans in Burma
EAST AFRICANS IN BURMA. Photograph of the interior of a Dakota showing some cases with 48-sets ready packed, with heavy padding at the bottom of the cases and the chutes attached, 1944-1945

L M Briggs, YMCA Scout Troop
L M Briggs, Scoutmaster, YMCA Scout Troop, South Africa

Past Grand Masters of Dakota I. O. O. F. 1890, at Deadwood, S. D. A. E. Clough, A. E
Past Grand Masters of Dakota I.O.O. F. 1890, at Deadwood, S.D. A.E. Clough, A.E.Nugent, H.J. Rowe, Wm. A. Bently, F.W. Miller, F.S. Emeison. A.G. Smith, R.R. Briggs, Zina Richey, H.J. Rice, John C

SPANIARDS AND PERUVIANS. First Conference between the Spaniards and Peruvians, 1531. Oil on canvas, c1826, by Henry Perronet Briggs

WORLD WAR I: RAUCOURT, 1918. Anti-aircraft post manned by Corporal J. E. Briggs and Private P
WORLD WAR I: RAUCOURT, 1918. Anti-aircraft post manned by Corporal J.E. Briggs and Private P.J. Martinemko, duiring fighting at the French town of Raucourt, 6-7 November 1918

THEATER: PANTOMIME, 1851. Scene from the pantomime, Mr. and Mrs. Briggs; or, Punchs Festival, at Astleys Theatre in London. Engraving, English, 1851

GEORGE CAYLEY (1773-1857). English scientist. Oil on canvas, 1840, by Henry Perronet Briggs

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"Briggs: A Tapestry of History, Innovation, and Entertainment" Step into the captivating world of Briggs, where history intertwines with innovation and entertainment. From Navin Field (Briggs Stadium) in Detroit, Michigan to a letter penned by Sir Isaac Newton himself to William Briggs on June 20th, 1682; this name carries a rich legacy. Thomas Richard Archer Briggs (1836-1891), an enigmatic figure whose contributions left an indelible mark on society. His influence extended beyond his time as evidenced by an advertisement photograph featuring a drinking glass - a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit. But it's not just business that defines Briggs; it's also about simple joys like blowing bubbles or connecting with loved ones through the telephone. These everyday moments remind us of the human side behind the name. W. G. Briggs & Co. Ltd Advertisement showcases their commitment to quality and excellence throughout generations. Their dedication resonates even further when we delve into the realms of music - from Sir Harry Lauder recording with an orchestra to George Formby Snr and Luisa Tetrazzini gracing the recording studio. The aerial view captures our attention as we gaze upon Briggs Stadium in all its grandeur - a symbol of unity for sports enthusiasts in Detroit, Michigan, USA. The echoes of cheers reverberate through time within those walls. Amidst these historical connections lies Neil Briggs – perhaps another unsung hero contributing silently but significantly to his field. And let us not forget the whimsical yet heartwarming image depicting "Head of a Dog, " reminding us that even animals can be partakers in this vast tapestry called life. Intriguingly diverse yet united by one common thread – "Briggs. " It is more than just a name; it represents resilience, creativity, and humanity across centuries and continents alike.