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Cardigan Collection (#3)

Discover the charm of Cardigan, a hidden gem in Wales

Background imageCardigan Collection: Advertisement for Henly SSI and SSII cars, by The Swallow Coachbuilding Company Ltd

Advertisement for Henly SSI and SSII cars, by The Swallow Coachbuilding Company Ltd. Captioned, An Amazing Performance'

Background imageCardigan Collection: Standard Swallow car, advertorial by the Earl of Cardigan. Captioned, Cars with a Personality

Standard Swallow car, advertorial by the Earl of Cardigan. Captioned, Cars with a Personality: The New Standard Swallow'. Showing interior and exterior of the car, the engine, and storage

Background imageCardigan Collection: Cars with a personality, the Humber by Lord Cardigan. Advertorial with photographs of the new

Cars with a personality, the Humber by Lord Cardigan. Advertorial with photographs of the new Humber 16/60 HP. With descriptions, Although carrying large and comfortable coachwork, the new 16/60-h.p

Background imageCardigan Collection: Knitted jacket and slacks, with a fashionable nautical theme. Date: 1954

Knitted jacket and slacks, with a fashionable nautical theme. Date: 1954

Background imageCardigan Collection: A drop shoulder cardigan in honeycomb stitch, published with instructions on how to create

A drop shoulder cardigan in honeycomb stitch, published with instructions on how to create the garment at home. Date: 1954

Background imageCardigan Collection: Some ideas and instructions for home knitting projects - a reversible cardigan and a jumper

Some ideas and instructions for home knitting projects - a reversible cardigan and a jumper. Date: 1943

Background imageCardigan Collection: Comparted tray with ribbon handles and wares, and numbered card listing articles sold by Sarah

Comparted tray with ribbon handles and wares, and numbered card listing articles sold by Sarah Thrifty
4429314 Comparted tray with ribbon handles and wares, and numbered card listing articles sold by Sarah Thrifty, 1820-40 (mixed media) by European School, (19th century); Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageCardigan Collection: Lunchtime brings a few minutes of rest... Douglas Aircraft Companys plant, Long Beach, Calif

Lunchtime brings a few minutes of rest... Douglas Aircraft Companys plant, Long Beach, Calif
Lunchtime brings a few minutes of rest for these women workers of the assembly line at Douglas Aircraft Companys plant, Long Beach, Calif

Background imageCardigan Collection: A girl riveting machine operator at the Douglas Aircraft Company plant... Long Beach, Calif

A girl riveting machine operator at the Douglas Aircraft Company plant... Long Beach, Calif
A girl riveting machine operator at the Douglas Aircraft Company plant joins sections of wing ribs to reinforce the inner wing assemblies of B-17F heavy bombers, Long Beach, Calif

Background imageCardigan Collection: Woman at work on motor, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer

Woman at work on motor, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Woman at work on motor, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif

Background imageCardigan Collection: Students at Washington High School at class, training... to the war effort, Los Angeles, Calif

Students at Washington High School at class, training... to the war effort, Los Angeles, Calif
Students at Washington High School at class, training for specific contributions to the war effort, Los Angeles, Calif. Ralph Angar, instructor

Background imageCardigan Collection: War production workers at the Vilter [Manufacturing] Company making M5... Milwaukee, Wis. 1943

War production workers at the Vilter [Manufacturing] Company making M5... Milwaukee, Wis. 1943. Creator: Howard Hollem
War production workers at the Vilter [Manufacturing] Company making M5 and M7 guns for the U.S. Army, Milwaukee, Wis. Ex-housewife, age 24, filing small parts

Background imageCardigan Collection: C&NWRR towerman R. W. Mayberry of Elmhurst, Ill. at the Proviso yard, Melrose Park, Ill. 1943

C&NWRR towerman R. W. Mayberry of Elmhurst, Ill. at the Proviso yard, Melrose Park, Ill. 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
C&NWRR [i.e. Chicago and North Western railroad], towerman R.W. Mayberry of Elmhurst, Ill. at the Proviso yard. He operates a set of retarders and switches at the hump, Melrose Park (near Chicago)

Background imageCardigan Collection: County Map of Cardiganshire, Wales, c. 1777

County Map of Cardiganshire, Wales, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Background imageCardigan Collection: Young migrant girl makes use of facilities... Merrill FSA camp, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939

Young migrant girl makes use of facilities... Merrill FSA camp, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Young migrant girl makes use of facilities provided for cleanliness. Merrill FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp, Klamath County, Oregon

Background imageCardigan Collection: Charlie Carlock, aged thirty-six, the spokesman for the group... Gem County, Idaho, 1939

Charlie Carlock, aged thirty-six, the spokesman for the group... Gem County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Charlie Carlock, aged thirty-six, the spokesman for the group who form the co-operative. He is a descendant of the early Squaw Creek Valley settlers. Ola self-help sawmill co-op. Gem County, Idaho

Background imageCardigan Collection: Uniform of the Imperial Guard, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le

Uniform of the Imperial Guard, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka
FLO4572988 Uniform of the Imperial Guard, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historique de la France

Background imageCardigan Collection: Betty, 1938 (oil on canvas)

Betty, 1938 (oil on canvas)
6200104 Betty, 1938 (oil on canvas) by Ramsay, David Prophet (1888-1944); 122.2x71.7 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Background imageCardigan Collection: After Tennis, c. 1921-25 (oil on panel)

After Tennis, c. 1921-25 (oil on panel)
985109 After Tennis, c.1921-25 (oil on panel) by Boyd, Rutherford (1884-1951); 52.5x70 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageCardigan Collection: An Interior, 1919, 1919 (oil on canvas)

An Interior, 1919, 1919 (oil on canvas)
657273 An Interior, 1919, 1919 (oil on canvas) by Harvey, Harold (1874-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Interior, 1919. Harold Harvey (1874-1941). Oil on canvas. Dated 1919. 24 x 20 in

Background imageCardigan Collection: Girl with Bread, 1926 (oil on canvas board)

Girl with Bread, 1926 (oil on canvas board)
CH401321 Girl with Bread, 1926 (oil on canvas board) by Wood, Christopher (1901-30); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageCardigan Collection: Comic postcard, Two women chatting - one of them in tears

Comic postcard, Two women chatting - one of them in tears, confiding in her friend Date: 20th century

Background imageCardigan Collection: A Glamorous Young Lady Golfer. Date: circa 1909

A Glamorous Young Lady Golfer. Date: circa 1909

Background imageCardigan Collection: Driving under blackout conditions, 1939

Driving under blackout conditions, 1939
Driving under blackout conditions, article by the Earl of Cardigan in Britannia & Eve, November 1939. Date: 1939

Background imageCardigan Collection: Portrait de Madame Rodrigues-Vallotton, The Artists Wife

Portrait de Madame Rodrigues-Vallotton, The Artists Wife
656067 Portrait de Madame Rodrigues-Vallotton, The Artists Wife, 1902 (oil on board laid on panel) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 45x65 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCardigan Collection: The Bath; Le Bain, (oil on canvas)

The Bath; Le Bain, (oil on canvas)
824520 The Bath; Le Bain, (oil on canvas) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); 62x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bath; Le Bain. Henri Lebasque (1865-1937). Oil on canvas

Background imageCardigan Collection: Public arms: Conway; Basingstoke; Stockton-on-Tees; Flint; Cardigan (engraving)

Public arms: Conway; Basingstoke; Stockton-on-Tees; Flint; Cardigan (engraving)
6008990 Public arms: Conway; Basingstoke; Stockton-on-Tees; Flint; Cardigan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCardigan Collection: Music cover, The Cardigan Galop by Carl Hochst

Music cover, The Cardigan Galop by Carl Hochst, dedicated to Major General The Earl of Cardigan, seen here galloping over a Russian gun emplacement at Balaclava during the Crimean War. 1854

Background imageCardigan Collection: Earl of Cardigan leading Light Cavalry at Balaclava

Earl of Cardigan leading Light Cavalry at Balaclava
Earl of Cardigan leading the Light Cavalry in the last charge at Balaclava, Crimean War. 1855

Background imageCardigan Collection: Knitted womens cardigans 1940

Knitted womens cardigans 1940
Page from a magazine showing two models wearing knitted cardigans. With the onset of World War Two and the introduction of rationing, many chose to knit their own clothes as a cheaper alternative

Background imageCardigan Collection: Knitted outfit by Schiaparelli 1930

Knitted outfit by Schiaparelli 1930
A beige and brown knitted tricot sweater with demure front buttons and a little basque that emerges from below the belt. 1930

Background imageCardigan Collection: Young woman riding a white horse

Young woman riding a white horse, standing in a shallow stream. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageCardigan Collection: Stitchcraft magazine cover, Womans Fashion Knitwear

Stitchcraft magazine cover, Womans Fashion Knitwear
Stitchcraft magazine cover, April 1970 -- Womans Fashion Knitwear. 1970

Background imageCardigan Collection: Mens Fashion Knitwear, Cardigan and Sweaters

Mens Fashion Knitwear, Cardigan and Sweaters. 1959

Background imageCardigan Collection: Page of fashion adverts - October 1927

Page of fashion adverts - October 1927
Page of four fashion adverts for womens clothing, for Autumn, from The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, October 1927

Background imageCardigan Collection: On the Summit, 1932 (oil on masonite)

On the Summit, 1932 (oil on masonite)
651159 On the Summit, 1932 (oil on masonite) by Curran, Charles Courtney (1861-1942); 76x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Summit. Charles Courtney Curran (1861-1942). Oil on masonite

Background imageCardigan Collection: Summer in Switzerland, a poster by the Swiss Tourist Board

Summer in Switzerland, a poster by the Swiss Tourist Board
1197944 Summer in Switzerland, a poster by the Swiss Tourist Board, 1921 (colour lithograph) by Cardinaux, Emil (1877-1936); 100x62 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swiss

Background imageCardigan Collection: Portrait of King Edward VIII, with a favourite dog (b / w photo)

Portrait of King Edward VIII, with a favourite dog (b / w photo)
5998468 Portrait of King Edward VIII, with a favourite dog (b/w photo) by Lander, John St. Helier (1869-1944) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of King Edward VIII)

Background imageCardigan Collection: Her Majesty the Queen distributing Medals to the Heroes from the Crimea on the Horse Guards Parade

Her Majesty the Queen distributing Medals to the Heroes from the Crimea on the Horse Guards Parade
1050666 Her Majesty the Queen distributing Medals to the Heroes from the Crimea on the Horse Guards Parade, 21 May 1855 (colour litho) by Thomas

Background imageCardigan Collection: Young woman carrying a hockey stick over her shoulder (photo)

Young woman carrying a hockey stick over her shoulder (photo)
669256 Young woman carrying a hockey stick over her shoulder (photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young woman carrying a hockey stick over her shoulder)

Background imageCardigan Collection: Freak Philanthropy, Remarkable charitable gifts (b / w photo)

Freak Philanthropy, Remarkable charitable gifts (b / w photo)
5987129 Freak Philanthropy, Remarkable charitable gifts (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Freak Philanthropy, Remarkable charitable gifts)

Background imageCardigan Collection: Girl in a woollen cap (colour photo)

Girl in a woollen cap (colour photo)
3095006 Girl in a woollen cap (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl in a woollen cap)

Background imageCardigan Collection: Spring Sunshine, 1913 (oil on canvas)

Spring Sunshine, 1913 (oil on canvas)
827104 Spring Sunshine, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Pieters, Evert (1856-1932); 63.5x75.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Spring Sunshine. Evert Pieters (1856-1932). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1913

Background imageCardigan Collection: Portrait of Mrs Ody holding a Book, (oil on board)

Portrait of Mrs Ody holding a Book, (oil on board)
656868 Portrait of Mrs Ody holding a Book, (oil on board) by Dismorr, Jessica Stewart (1885-1939); 62.2x47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Mrs Ody holding a Book)

Background imageCardigan Collection: Portrait of the composer, Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninov (1873-1943) 1925 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of the composer, Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninov (1873-1943) 1925 (oil on canvas)
SRM77617 Portrait of the composer, Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninov (1873-1943) 1925 (oil on canvas) by Somov, Konstantin Andreevic (1869-1939); 63.7x51.6 cm; State Russian Museum, St

Background imageCardigan Collection: Women work force driving a cart, 1914-19 (b / w photo)

Women work force driving a cart, 1914-19 (b / w photo)
STC359885 Women work force driving a cart, 1914-19 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageCardigan Collection: Advertisment for Packet Ships to America, 1839 (printed paper)

Advertisment for Packet Ships to America, 1839 (printed paper)
TPG440679 Advertisment for Packet Ships to America, 1839 (printed paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Appealing to " Emigrants to America")

Background imageCardigan Collection: The School-Girls Hymn, 1859 (oil on panel)

The School-Girls Hymn, 1859 (oil on panel)
1217352 The School-Girls Hymn, 1859 (oil on panel) by Hunt, William Holman (1827-1910); 35x25 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright




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Discover the charm of Cardigan, a hidden gem in Wales. From the breathtaking beaches of Tresaith and Llangrannog in Ceredigion's Cardigan Bay to the rich history that surrounds this picturesque town, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Llangrannog Beach, where golden sands meet crystal-clear waters, creating a tranquil oasis on West Wales' coastline. As you stroll along the shorelines, let your mind wander back to 1929 when Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell graced these very sands during the filming of Frank Borzages Lucky Star. For those seeking adventure and adrenaline, explore Carmarthen County Lunatic Asylum - an eerie reminder of South Wales' past. No. 1331 holds secrets within its walls that will send shivers down your spine. Indulge in local folklore as you encounter an elderly Gypsy woman who weaves tales passed down through generations. Her wisdom and mystique add an enchanting touch to your journey through Cardiganshire. Witness nature's magnificence at Salmon Leap, Cenarth Falls - a sight that will leave you awe-inspired by its power and grace. The cascading waterfalls are a testament to Wales' natural wonders. Step back in time with Aberystwyth's nostalgic ambiance from the 1950s era. This charming town captures the essence of Welsh heritage while offering modern comforts for all visitors. Venture further into Penbryn along Cardigan Bay and be captivated by its unspoiled beauty. Let tranquility wash over you as you take in panoramic views that stretch across Europe from this coastal haven. Lastly, don't forget to indulge in some traditional Welsh cuisine like Barmouth / Wales / Cig Card – a delicacy that will tantalize your taste buds with its unique flavors. Cardigan invites you on a journey filled with history, natural wonders, and warm Welsh hospitality.