Downs Collection (#4)

The Downs with Chantonbury Ring, Nr Worthing (colour litho)
727949 The Downs with Chantonbury Ring, Nr Worthing (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Downs with Chantonbury Ring)

Sketches at the Brighton Theatre of War (engraving)
1613951 Sketches at the Brighton Theatre of War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Brighton Theatre of War)

The Dream of The Derby 1875
Racing down the track with thousands of spectators watching, at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey. 1875

Handbill, Grand Match of Cricket Epsom Downs, Surrey
Handbill, Grand Match of Cricket, Epsom Downs, Kent versus Surrey. 1820

Rowlandsons Tour in a Post Chaise, 1782 (chromolitho)
1062624 Rowlandsons Tour in a Post Chaise, 1782 (chromolitho) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rowlandsons Tour in a Post Chaise, 1782)

Summer opera at Glyndebourne
Summer opera in the South Downs: Mozart at Glyndebourne amid countryhouse charms. Date: 1937

Doing the Lambeth Walk in Hollywood, 1938
Oi! Dixie Dunbar (Christina Dunbar 1919-1991) and Johnny Downs (1913-1994) doin the Lambeth Walk at the Baby Party given by the Westside Tennis Club of Hollywood. Date: 1938

Members of the New Parliament (engraving)
1047896 Members of the New Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New Parliament)

Gipsy caravan - A group of children on Englands South Downs gathering foxgloves outside of their gipsy caravan. From Blackies Childrens Annaul Date: circa 1916

A Future Derby Winner on the Downs Near Marlborough, (oil on canvas)
658308 A Future Derby Winner on the Downs Near Marlborough, (oil on canvas) by Wright, George (1860-1942); 56x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Looe, From The Downs (colour litho)
726288 Looe, From The Downs (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Looe, From The Downs.); © Look and Learn

The Brighton Review, "On the Downs"(engraving)
1057772 The Brighton Review, " On the Downs" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Brighton Review, " On the Downs")

Stock Exchange Notes (colour litho)
3641541 Stock Exchange Notes (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stock Exchange Notes. Postcard, early 20th century. Signed: PVB.); © Look and Learn

Sussex (colour litho)
2780490 Sussex (colour litho) by Maxwell, Donald (1877-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sussex. Illustration for Sea)

View from Clifton Down, c. 1820 (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832459 View from Clifton Down, c.1820 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Eden, John Reverend (1766-1840); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Corinthian Capital, Roses, Pinks and Tulips; Ups and Downs, Ins and Outs of Life in London (engraving)
607041 Corinthian Capital, Roses, Pinks and Tulips; Ups and Downs, Ins and Outs of Life in London (engraving) by Cruikshank

A Days Coursing on the Downs at Plumpton (engraving)
1060019 A Days Coursing on the Downs at Plumpton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Days Coursing on the Downs at Plumpton)

The Fetes at Ostend (engraving)
1059757 The Fetes at Ostend (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fetes at Ostend)

Clifton Bridge and Observatory (colour photo)
3096728 Clifton Bridge and Observatory (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clifton Bridge and Observatory)

The Goodwood Hunt - a gallop under the Sussex Downs (litho)
6014302 The Goodwood Hunt - a gallop under the Sussex Downs (litho) by Calderon, William Frank (1865-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Goodwood Hunt - a gallop under the Sussex Downs)

Epsom Races, Amusements on the Downs (engraving)
1612979 Epsom Races, Amusements on the Downs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Epsom Races, Amusements on the Downs)

The Volunteer Field-Day at Brighton, People on the Downs (engraving)
1620317 The Volunteer Field-Day at Brighton, People on the Downs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Volunteer Field-Day at Brighton)

The Naval Manoeuvres, the Gun-Boat Flotilla in the Downs (engraving)
1591302 The Naval Manoeuvres, the Gun-Boat Flotilla in the Downs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres)

In the Downs near Lewes, 1906 (oil on canvas)
1217769 In the Downs near Lewes, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Bevan, Robert Polhill (1865-1925); 34x46 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright

The Bermuda Floating Dock on her Way from Sheerness to the Downs, passing through the Black Deep Channel (engraving)
1104086 The Bermuda Floating Dock on her Way from Sheerness to the Downs, passing through the Black Deep Channel (engraving) by Weedon

Clifton in 1848, 1848 (oil on canvas)
2829398 Clifton in 1848, 1848 (oil on canvas) by Branwhite, Charles (1817-80); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Given by Mr C. H

Pucks Song (colour litho)
2780499 Pucks Song (colour litho) by Maxwell, Donald (1877-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pucks Song. Illustration for Sea)

The Downs, Ventnor (photo)
725251 The Downs, Ventnor (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Downs, Ventnor)

Furlongs
RAV26821 Furlongs by Ravilious, Eric (1903-42); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Sketch Plan of the Hackney Brook, compiled by E. Bolus (litho)
XJF262735 Sketch Plan of the Hackney Brook, compiled by E. Bolus (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Epsom Spring Meeting, Sketch on the Downs, preparing to start for the Great Metropolitan Stakes (engraving)
1612065 Epsom Spring Meeting, Sketch on the Downs, preparing to start for the Great Metropolitan Stakes (engraving) by Weir

Sketches at Epsom (engraving)
1603183 Sketches at Epsom (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Epsom. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 30 May 1891)

"He might have been met on the wild downs"(litho)
3655945 " He might have been met on the wild downs" (litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bathing place, Marlborough College, Wiltshire (colour photo)
3094744 Bathing place, Marlborough College, Wiltshire (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bathing place, Marlborough College, Wiltshire)

Incidents of the Easter Monday Volunteer Review at Dunstable (engraving)
1106274 Incidents of the Easter Monday Volunteer Review at Dunstable (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Derby Day, Scenes by the Roadside and on the Downs (engraving)
1098779 The Derby Day, Scenes by the Roadside and on the Downs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Derby Day, Scenes by the Roadside and on the Downs)

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Ton-Up Boys joined the great mercy search for Derek Parsloe, the 12 year old boy missing from his home in Brighton. Derek Parsloe is in daily need of drug doses to stop him falling into a coma

Pewsey Downs and the Vale of Pewsey, viewed from Knap Hill in summer, near Devizes, Wiltshire, UK, July 2020

Rolladen-Schneider LS-3 EFS, at the London Gliding Club, on Dunstable Downs. Date: circa 1982

Schleicher ASW19 ELA at the London Gliding Club, on Dunstable Downs. Date: circa 1982

Schleicher ASW19B 712 at the London Gliding Club, on Dunstable Downs, with DHC-1 Chipmunk G-AOTR, outside the award-winning clubhouse / hangar. Date: circa 1982

Schleicher ASW20L 8. at the London Gliding Club, on Dunstable Downs. Date: circa 1982

Beachy Head, near Eastbourne, Sussex, the site of many deaths and rescues. Seen here are members of the rescue team at the top of the cliff, transporting a piece of lifting equipment

Burning off wheat stubble at Dagnall, a fine view seen from the Downs at Whipsnade, Bedfordshire, England. Date: early 1960s

Bonchurch Downs, 1865. Creator: John Brett
Bonchurch Downs, 1865

The Grocers School viewed from Hackney Downs - Downs Park Road Lower Clapton, North London. Renamed Hackney Downs School in 1906

Duke and Duchess of York - Oaks, Epsom Racecourse
Duke and Duchess of York walking to the stands to watch the Oaks, Epsom Racecourse, 1928. They saw one of Lord Derbys horses Toboggan win by four lengths after a thrilling race. Date: 1928

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Exploring the picturesque downs of Surrey, England: From the breathtaking views at Newlands Corner to the historic North Downs in Guildford, this region is a nature lover's paradise. 🌳🏞️ Discovering hidden gems like Westbury White Horse and witnessing fascinating encounters like policemen engaging with Gypsies on Epsom Downs adds an intriguing touch to your journey. 🚓✨ Delve into history at Union Workhouse in Wantage, Oxfordshire, where stories of resilience echo through its walls. Picture No. 10741245 captures a moment frozen in time, transporting you back to the thrilling atmosphere of the Epsom Derby in 1954. 🐎🎩 Witnessing haymaking by machinery in 1931 showcases how technology revolutionized traditional farming methods. Cheers to the Champion Beer Drinker who knows how to enjoy life's simple pleasures. 🍻 Marvel at the impressive four-horse ploughing team hard at work along South Downs in East Sussex – a testament to human determination and teamwork. The enchanting beauty of England's North Downs will leave you spellbound as you savor an authentic Ploughman's meal amidst its rolling hills. ⛴️ Immerse yourself further into history by taking a ferry ride at Bury just as they did back in 1931.