Dower Collection

Marjorie Vereker and Adelaide Cleaver - Heston Aerodrome
Mrs Marjorie Rosamond Seton Dower Vereker (nee Mulliner) (1902-1992) and Adelaide Franklin Cleaver (nee Pollock) (1885-1939)

Rome

Madrid

Geneva

Glasgow

Genoa

Amsterdam

Trade card for John Dower, geographical engraver and draughtsman, 19th century

Marjorie Vereker in her aircraft at Heston Aerodrome
Mrs Marjorie Rosamond Seton Dower Vereker (nee Mulliner) (1902-1992) in her aircraft at Heston Aerodrome at the annual flying meeting of The Brigade of Guards at their HQ at Heston Air Park where

Ware butterfly bombs - A passing despatch rider
Photograph: Ware butterfly bombs - A passing despatch rider [... ] of Dower Street, Flatbridge, [... ] read a unique road sign wa[... ] beach-head against ?butterfly? bombs. Picture issued April ?

Illustration, A Song of the English, Bombay
Illustration to A Song of the English, a patriotic set of poems by Rudyard Kipling (first published in the English Illustrated Magazine). Bombay -- Royal and Dower-Royal, I the Queen

Young fashionable lady searches for linen in her Dower Chest
A fashionable young lady kneels in front of an Old English oak Dower chest, searching for a specific item of household linen! Date: 1923

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"Dower: A Journey Through Time and Places" Marjorie Vereker and Adelaide Cleaver, two adventurous souls, embarked on a thrilling escapade at Heston Aerodrome. Their spirits soared high as they took flight towards Geneva, their hearts filled with anticipation. Amidst the chaos of war, Ware butterfly bombs whispered tales of destruction to a passing despatch rider. The echoes of Constantinople's ancient streets resonated with the secrets it held within its walls. Back at Heston Aerodrome, Marjorie Vereker and Adelaide Cleaver shared stories from their travels while gazing at an illustration from "A Song of the English" in Bombay. Each stroke captured the essence of distant lands like Rome, Madrid, Glasgow, Genoa, Amsterdam. As if guided by fate itself, a trade card for John Dower emerged - a 19th-century geographical engraver and draughtsman. His intricate maps painted vivid pictures in the minds of those who sought knowledge about far-off places. Dower became more than just a name; it symbolized exploration and discovery. It represented bridging gaps between cultures through artistry that transcended time and space. In this ever-changing world where borders divide us physically but not emotionally or intellectually – dower reminds us that our thirst for understanding is boundless. It encourages us to seek connections beyond what we know - to embrace diversity as we navigate through life's vast tapestry. So let us embark on our own journey inspired by Marjorie Vereker and Adelaide Cleaver's audacity - may we explore new horizons with open hearts and curious minds. And may dower forever remind us that there are no limits to human imagination when fueled by passion for knowledge about our beautiful planet Earth.