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Cardigan Collection (#4)

Discover the charm of Cardigan, a hidden gem in Wales

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

Background imageCardigan Collection: A Lovely Thought, (oil on canvas)

A Lovely Thought, (oil on canvas)
984975 A Lovely Thought, (oil on canvas) by Knight, Daniel Ridgway (1839-1924); 56.2x46.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lovely Thought. Daniel Ridgway Knight (1839-1924). Oil on canvas

Background imageCardigan Collection: Monument to Captain Colby, 98th Regiment, just erected in Manordivy Church, Cardigan (engraving)

Monument to Captain Colby, 98th Regiment, just erected in Manordivy Church, Cardigan (engraving)
1097234 Monument to Captain Colby, 98th Regiment, just erected in Manordivy Church, Cardigan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument to Captain Colby)

Background imageCardigan Collection: Machinist assembles a lace cardigan at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt

Machinist assembles a lace cardigan at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt and Son in Nottingham 31st March 1954

Background imageCardigan Collection: Ice skaters, Mrs Jean Humphries, left, and Trudi Nugent from the Ice show Wild Fire on at

Ice skaters, Mrs Jean Humphries, left, and Trudi Nugent from the Ice show Wild Fire on at the Empress Hall, pictured at the Roehampton Swimming pool. London. 8th July 1955

Background imageCardigan Collection: Cardigan modelled by Marianne Burwood. 5th January 1954

Cardigan modelled by Marianne Burwood. 5th January 1954

Background imageCardigan Collection: Richard Burton filming Brighton, Sussex. The film is called Villain

Richard Burton filming Brighton, Sussex. The film is called Villain. Richard Burton co-stars with Ian McShane T. P. McKenna Donald Sinden Nigel Davenport Richard Burton spent today sitting

Background imageCardigan Collection: Actress and performer Glenda McMorris seen here at St Martins in the Field before her

Actress and performer Glenda McMorris seen here at St Martins in the Field before her performance in the verse drama " Cry The Beloved Country". 5th February 1954

Background imageCardigan Collection: A woman taking a photograph of three women, in a coastal area, North Yorkshire

A woman taking a photograph of three women, in a coastal area, North Yorkshire. 11th August 1949

Background imageCardigan Collection: British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood. 28th April 1983

British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood. 28th April 1983

Background imageCardigan Collection: Leslie Ash and Phil Davis, who star in the film Quadrophenia

Leslie Ash and Phil Davis, who star in the film Quadrophenia
****PLEASE NOTE: SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN THIS FRAME, BUT LESLIEs BODY POSITION AND EXPRESSION IS NICE HENCE ITs INCLUSION**** Leslie Ash and Phil Davis, who star in the film Quadrophenia

Background imageCardigan Collection: Laurel darts team at the Old Vic. Teesside, 1971

Laurel darts team at the Old Vic. Teesside, 1971

Background imageCardigan Collection: Ballet lessons for children at Rambert School in the Mercury Theatre in Notting Hill Gate

Ballet lessons for children at Rambert School in the Mercury Theatre in Notting Hill Gate. Lessons are given by the world famous Ballet Rambert companys young up and coming stars of the future

Background imageCardigan Collection: Summer scenes at Margate. Toby the spaniel enjoying the weather. 4th August 1964

Summer scenes at Margate. Toby the spaniel enjoying the weather. 4th August 1964

Background imageCardigan Collection: Clothing: Fashion: Menswear: Waistcoats. October 1955 P021601

Clothing: Fashion: Menswear: Waistcoats. October 1955 P021601

Background imageCardigan Collection: Actor Michael Caine pictured in the centre of London in July 1964

Actor Michael Caine pictured in the centre of London in July 1964. Michael Caine, born 13th March 1933, is a world famous actor from South London

Background imageCardigan Collection: 'Clothing Fashion Mens Knitwear'. Knitting Patterns. October 1955

"Clothing Fashion Mens Knitwear". Knitting Patterns. October 1955
" Clothing Fashion Mens Knitwear". Knitting Patterns. October 1955

Background imageCardigan Collection: Actress Lisa Maxwell dressed up as an old woman for Noel Edmunds Saturday Road Show

Actress Lisa Maxwell dressed up as an old woman for Noel Edmunds Saturday Road Show. 15th January 1991

Background imageCardigan Collection: Crochet cardigan (Top Shop) Velvet bra top (Miss Selfridge), December 1997

Crochet cardigan (Top Shop) Velvet bra top (Miss Selfridge), December 1997

Background imageCardigan Collection: The Shrug - Bolero - Septmeber 1954 Designed to keep the shoulders warm

The Shrug - Bolero - Septmeber 1954 Designed to keep the shoulders warm on chilly autumn evenings. it has pie-crust edging which is repeated on the cuffs and three-quarter delta sleeves

Background imageCardigan Collection: Fashion December 1950 Model from 1950s wearing a fitted cream cardigan with detail

Fashion December 1950 Model from 1950s wearing a fitted cream cardigan with detail aroung the collar and a matching hat / bonnet

Background imageCardigan Collection: Eight year old Joseph Clifford of Hackney blows up his balloon as his younger brother

Eight year old Joseph Clifford of Hackney blows up his balloon as his younger brother Paul, aged 5, helps by blowing up an imaginary one. 1st September 1970

Background imageCardigan Collection: The Bee Gees Pop Group leaving Heathrow for Paris. Robin Gibb flanked by his two

The Bee Gees Pop Group leaving Heathrow for Paris. Robin Gibb flanked by his two brothers Maurice (left) and Barry (right). December 1987

Background imageCardigan Collection: Maureen Walker seen here modelling Cardigan. 1960

Maureen Walker seen here modelling Cardigan. 1960

Background imageCardigan Collection: Reveille Fashions. Roma Reeves modeling a cardigan with embroided flower detail

Reveille Fashions. Roma Reeves modeling a cardigan with embroided flower detail. August 1961 P006336

Background imageCardigan Collection: Model wearing red cardigan dress, November 1969

Model wearing red cardigan dress, November 1969

Background imageCardigan Collection: Susan Davies seen here opening the garage door for her father

Susan Davies seen here opening the garage door for her father and his car 28th September 1952

Background imageCardigan Collection: Clothing Fashion: Roma Reeves modeling cardigan. August 1961 P007561

Clothing Fashion: Roma Reeves modeling cardigan. August 1961 P007561

Background imageCardigan Collection: Woman poses wearing a Square Dance Jumper. February 1952 C6277

Woman poses wearing a Square Dance Jumper. February 1952 C6277

Background imageCardigan Collection: Model John Handy wearing cardigan in Reveille Studio. 1960

Model John Handy wearing cardigan in Reveille Studio. 1960

Background imageCardigan Collection: Model John Handy wearing cardigan in Reveille Studio. 1960

Model John Handy wearing cardigan in Reveille Studio. 1960

Background imageCardigan Collection: Glamour model posing in the studio January 1975 75-00446

Glamour model posing in the studio January 1975 75-00446

Background imageCardigan Collection: Portrait of the Earl of Cardigan, Steward, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Portrait of the Earl of Cardigan, Steward, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of the Earl of Cardigan, Steward, 1844. Lieutenant-General James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan was an officer in the British Army who led the Charge of the Light Brigade at

Background imageCardigan Collection: James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan

James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan (1797 - 1868), British military leader and politician, pictured c.1865. Cardigan is renowned as the leader of the ill-fated Charge of the Light Brigade

Background imageCardigan Collection: GIRLS KNITTED JACKET

GIRLS KNITTED JACKET
Far too stylish for a little girl is this hand-knitted jacket with patterned yoke & cuffs, collar & lapels & patterned patch pockets with button detailing. Date: 1930s

Background imageCardigan Collection: FALL / WELSH CORGI / 1938

FALL / WELSH CORGI / 1938
Two corgis sitting together: HELARIAN WENDA and HELARIAN TESSSA. Owner: Forsyth-Forrest Date: 1938

Background imageCardigan Collection: FALL / WELSH CORGI / 1950

FALL / WELSH CORGI / 1950
WITHYBROOK ROUSER Sitting with a wooden dumbell in its mouth. Owner: MacDonald Date: 1950

Background imageCardigan Collection: FALL / WELSH CORGI / 1949

FALL / WELSH CORGI / 1949
A corgi in its owners arms; the owner is wearing a tweed jacket. Version 1 of 2. Date: 1949

Background imageCardigan Collection: DOG STANDING

DOG STANDING
DILWEL SAUCY PAULETTE Owner: J.H.Jones Date: 1971

Background imageCardigan Collection: FALL / WELSH CORGI / 1948

FALL / WELSH CORGI / 1948
CHAMPION WITHYBROOK BROCK Owner: MacDonald Date: 1948

Background imageCardigan Collection: STANDING DOG

STANDING DOG
CHAMPION GELER CARESSA Owner: Wylie Date: 1934

Background imageCardigan Collection: Youthful British Beauty holding her hockey stick

Youthful British Beauty holding her hockey stick
A rather spectacular British Beauty resting her hockey stick on her shoulder Date: 1914

Background imageCardigan Collection: Schoolchildren in a schoo in Antalya, Turkey

Schoolchildren in a schoo in Antalya, Turkey. One girls in a bright blue woollen cardigan appears to be holding the others back Date: 1985

Background imageCardigan Collection: Fisherman walks up the beach - New Quay, Wales

Fisherman walks up the beach - New Quay, Wales
A fisherman laden with coiled ropes walks up the beach after leaving his boat. New Quay, Wales Date: 1994

Background imageCardigan Collection: Woman bends over to brush sand from her feet, Harlech beach

Woman bends over to brush sand from her feet, Harlech beach
A woman bends over to brush sand from her feet on Harlech beach, Gwynedd, north Wales. She holds on to a wooden structure and holds one shoe in her hand

Background imageCardigan Collection: Childs abandoned sandcastles at low water on Harlech beach

Childs abandoned sandcastles at low water on Harlech beach
A childs abandoned sandcastles at low water on Harlech beach, north Wales. In the background are the mountains of Snowdonia Date: 2019

Background imageCardigan Collection: Fishermen bait a lobster pot, Newquay, Wales

Fishermen bait a lobster pot, Newquay, Wales
Two fishermen bait a lobster pot, Newquay, Wales. Their boat is beached and dried out on the sands Date: 1994

Background imageCardigan Collection: Bert Hinkler, 1933. Creator: Unknown

Bert Hinkler, 1933. Creator: Unknown
Bert Hinkler, 1933. Portrait of Australian pioneer aviator and inventor Hinkler (1892-1933), who in 1928 set up a record of 15 1/2 days for a solo flight to Australia, set out to beat his victor




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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.