Downs Collection (#6)

Glen Of The Downs, County Wicklow, Ireland. Drawn By W. H. Bartlett, Engraved By J. C. Bentley
Glen Of The Downs, County Wicklow, Ireland.Drawn By W.H.Bartlett, Engraved By J.C. Bentley. From " The Scenery And Antiquities Of Ireland" By N.P.Willis And J.Stirling Coyne.Illustrated

Tatler cover - Queen Elizabeth II at Goodwood
The Queen arriving at Goodwood, the horse racing event on the Sussex Downs which traditionally rounds off the Summer Season

Romanian Pleasure Wheel
Simple Romanian Pleasure Wheel at a country fair. The postcard caption translates as: Party in the Country. Not quite the London Eye... Date: circa 1900

Map of the Parish of Hackney, surveyed by John Rocque (c. 1709-1762) 1745 (litho)
XJF262736 Map of the Parish of Hackney, surveyed by John Rocque (c.1709-1762) 1745 (litho) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A man with two horses in a country lane near Bignor, 1934 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N9306

Sheep grazing on the Southdowns, 1938 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N16820

Farmhorse being ridden home in Horsham Road, Petworth. March 1927
The rule of the Road. Farmhorse being ridden home in Horsham Road, Petworth. March 1927

Findon Fair
Findon fair showing sheep in pens, 14 September 1935 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: N12013

Shepherd and dog, Salvington, near Worthing
Shepherd and dog, Salvington, 1912. Walter Gardiner Photography Collection, PP/WSL/WGP000016. WSCC Library Service Photograph and Picture Collections

The South Downs - The Jubilee V
A V (The Victoria Jubilee Plantation) on the hillside of the South Downs, viewed from Streat, East Sussex - created by planting trees in this formation to commemorate Queen Victorias Golden Jubilee

Heading to Epsom Downs for the Derby, 1860
Engraving showing large numbers of pedestrians and several horse-drawn carriages heading up the London to Epsom road, on Derby Day in 1860

Blowing up old radar station, Beachy Head, Sussex
Blowing up an old radar station at Beachy Head, near Eastbourne, Sussex. In 1950 an underground Air Ministry Radio Station was constructed on the cliff top at Beachy Head

A Chalk Pit on the Downs, near Eastbourne, 1871, (1935). Artist: Henry George Hine
A Chalk Pit on the Downs, near Eastbourne, 1871, (1935). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II. - D to H, by C. Reginald Grundy

The Downs near Beachy Head, 1844, (1935). Artist: Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding
The Downs near Beachy Head, 1844, (1935). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II. - D to H, by C. Reginald Grundy

England, c1930s
England. Gleaming afar in the sun the fair white Seven Sisters that lie on the seaward edge of the Sussex Downs near Seaford are familiar landmarks to every mariner faring up and down the Channel

The Downs near Lewes (Seaford Cliff in the distance), c1887. Artist: Thomas Collier
The Downs near Lewes (Seaford Cliff in the distance), c1887. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume I, by C. Reginald Grundy and F

From the Downs above Streatey, Berks, c1927, (1927). Artist: Reginald Belfield
From the Downs above Streatey, Berks, c1927, (1927). From From Landscape To Studio, by Reginald Belfield. [Methuen & Co. Ltd, London, 1927]

Salvation Army Maternity Home, Upper Clapton
The Salvation Army Maternity Home on Downs Road, Upper Clapton, London N.E

Windmill on South Downs, Hampshire
Disused windmill on the South Downs, Hampshire, England, with boys sitting in the foreground. circa 1937

South Downs walkers
Group of four walkers on the South Downs, Hampshire, England. circa 1937

British Countryside - A Shepherd and his flock of sheep on the Sussex Downs - here on the East Brighton Golf Course! Date: 1938

Glen of the Downs - a view of a road and Sugarloaf mountain in the background. (Location: Republic of Ireland; County Wicklow). Date: circa early 1900s

Beachy Head, near Eastbourne, Sussex, the site of many deaths and rescues. Seen here are members of the coastguard rescue party, setting off on an emergency call with ropes and other equipment

Beachy Head lighthouse, near Eastbourne, Sussex. Date: circa 1960s

South Downs Ranger with horse, Sussex
South Downs Ranger Harry Ward with horse, near Eastbourne, Sussex, around the time of his retirement from the service. Date: circa 1967

Beachy Head old lighthouse, near Eastbourne, Sussex
Belle Tout, the old, decommissioned lighthouse, a Grade II listed building on top of the cliff at Beachy Head, near Eastbourne, Sussex. Date: circa 1960s

South Downs Ranger on horseback, Sussex
South Downs Ranger Harry Ward on horseback (Princess Patricia), near Eastbourne, Sussex. Date: circa 1963

William Downs, Judge
WILLIAM DOWNS Judge : Lord Chief Justice of the Kings Bench, London. Date: CIRCA 1810

Boy in Hand-Me-Downs
A country boy, looking after geese, wears clothes handed down by his brothers, his father, even his grandfather - He ll grow into them soon enough ! Date: 1895

The Sussex Downs
A fine panoramic view of the Sussex Downs, as seen from Bury Hill, one of the countys beauty spots. Date: 1930s

Codys Kite at Contest
At the First International Kite Competition, on the South Downs near Worthing, sussex : Codys kite enjoys police protection and the attention of a gent in a top hat. Date: 25 June 1903

Epsom Downs, Surrey, viewed from Tadworth, with the grandstand of Epsom racecourse visible on the horizon, left. Date: circa 1936

Poster, youth club trip to Brighton
Poster advertising a youth club coach trip to Brighton, costing nine shillings, including a visit to The Downs for lunch. Date: circa 1960s

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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.