Burman Collection

Man on a 1927 Model A Ariel motorcycle
Young man on a Ariel 1927 Model A (557cc side valve with Burman gearbox) outside wooden shed circa 1930

Burman, Disbrow, Tower, Grenon, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Burman, Disbrow, Tower, Grenon, between c1910 and c1915. Shows race car drivers Bob Burman, Louis Disbrow, Jack Tower, and Joe Grennon.

Burman & his "Benz", between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Burman & his "Benz", between c1910 and c1915. Shows race car driver Bob Burman and his "Blitzen Benz."

Bob Burman, race car driver, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Bob Burman, race car driver, between c1910 and c1915.

Bob Burman's car after accident - Indianapolis, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Bob Burman's car after accident - Indianapolis, between c1910 and c1915.

Evening School, Burmese prison, illustration of prisoners
Evening School in a Burmese prison, illustration showing prisoners seated on the floor, reading from books, with two teachers. From an article, The Burman in Durance'. Date: 1895

Celebrating Her Majestys Jubilee (litho)
1046151 Celebrating Her Majestys Jubilee (litho) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celebrating Her Majestys Jubilee)

Sketches of a Cricket-Match at Mandalay, Burmah (engraving)
1595043 Sketches of a Cricket-Match at Mandalay, Burmah (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of a Cricket-Match at Mandalay, Burmah)

A View of the Bay and Pier of Douglas, Isle of Man, 19th century?, (1946). Creator: J
A View of the Bay and Pier of Douglas, Isle of Man, 19th century?, (1946). From " Islands Round Britain", by R. M. Lockley. [Collins, London, 1946]

Peter Burman, (1668-1741), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Peter Burman, (1668-1741), 1830. Pieter Burman the Elder (1668-1741) Dutch classical scholar. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. J

Frans Burman, 1685 - 1721. Dutch theologian

Pieter Burman The Elder, 1668 To 1741. Dutch Classical Scholar. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

A Birman Horseman. 1817

Portrait of Frans Burman (I), Johannes Willemsz. Munnickhuysen, Adrianus Pars, 1685 - 1721

BOB BURMAN (1884-1916). American racing driver. Photograph, c1915

Blitzen Benz record-breaker - painting by Andrew McGeachy
The Blitzen Benz car, built in Mannheim by Benz & Cie running a full speed. At Brooklands on November 9, 1909, at the Brooklands circuit at Weybridge, Surrey

Perilla frutescens, beef steak plant
Plate from Thesaurus Zeylanicus (1737) by J. Burman, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Arctopus echinatus
Plate from Rariorus Africanus Plantarum (1738-1739) by J. Burman, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Pieter Burman
PIETER BURMAN Dutch scholar and poet - Fame trumpets his praises, a cupid carves his name on a monument while others prepare garlands to ornament his brow... Date: 1668 - 1741

Tommy Farr and Clarence Burman, 1939
Photograph of Tommy Farr (1914-1986)(left) and Clarence Red Burman, after their heavyweight boxing match, Harringay, London, 1939

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"Burman: A Tapestry of Stories and Lives" In the depths of an Evening School, knowledge blossoms like a fragile flower in the hands of eager learners. Amidst the hustle and bustle, dreams take flight as individuals strive to carve their own destinies. But not all paths are paved with ease. In a Burmese prison, shadows loom over incarcerated souls yearning for redemption. An illustration captures their struggle, reminding us of the resilience that resides within each prisoner's heart. Yet amidst adversity, there is always room for adventure. A man astride a 1927 Model A Ariel motorcycle races against time itself, his spirit untamed by limitations or boundaries. Across distant lands, jubilation fills the air as communities unite to celebrate Her Majesty's Jubilee. Lithographs immortalize these joyous moments, capturing smiles that transcend time and space. Sketches transport us to Mandalay in Burmah where cricket matches unfold under golden sunsets. The crack of bats echoes through ancient grounds as players embody both skill and sportsmanship. A View of the Bay and Pier of Douglas on the Isle of Man transports us further back in time to witness life unfolding during the 19th century. Through this snapshot frozen in history's embrace, we catch glimpses into lives lived long ago. Peter Burman emerges from dusty archives—a name etched onto pages but shrouded in mystery—his legacy awaiting rediscovery by curious minds seeking wisdom from times past. A Birman Horseman gallops across our imagination—a symbol of strength intertwined with grace—an embodiment of freedom that knows no bounds or barriers. Frans Burman—theologian extraordinaire—leaves behind footprints on intellectual landscapes; his ideas shaping minds far beyond his years on Earth. With Bombay Troops marching through Upper Burma engraved upon our consciousness—we bear witness to soldiers' valor amidst unfamiliar terrain—a testament to courage amid uncertainty.