Dudley Collection (#7)

Presentation Piece to the Burgomaster C. De Bruckere, 1893. Artist: Robert Dudley
Presentation Piece to the Burgomaster C. De Bruckere, 1893. Gifts presented to Alexandra of Denmark on the occasion of her marriage to the future Edward VII

An Album Cover by Girardet of Vienna, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley
An Album Cover by Girardet of Vienna, 1863. Gifts presented to Alexandra of Denmark on the occasion of her marriage to the future Edward VII

Damask Linen by Mr C. Faber, Stuttgart and Messrs. Burre Bros. Dumferline, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley
Damask Linen by Mr C. Faber, Stuttgart and Messrs. Burre Bros. Dumferline, 1863. Gifts presented to Alexandra of Denmark on the occasion of her marriage to the future Edward VII

An Embossed Leather Panel by Habenicht, Vienna, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley
An Embossed Leather Panel by Habenicht, Vienna, 1863. Gifts presented to Alexandra of Denmark on the occasion of her marriage to the future Edward VII

An Album Cover by Bruel & Rosenberg, Vienna, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley
An Album Cover by Bruel & Rosenberg, Vienna, 1863. Gifts presented to Alexandra of Denmark on the occasion of her marriage to the future Edward VII

Handkerchief of Lace of Irish Manufacture, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley
Handkerchief of Lace of Irish Manufacture, 1863. Gifts presented to Alexandra of Denmark on the occasion of her marriage to the future Edward VII

Time Piece, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley
Time Piece, 1863. Gifts presented to Alexandra of Denmark on the occasion of her marriage to the future Edward VII. Edward VII (1841-1910)

Bibles, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley
Bibles, 1863. Gifts presented to Alexandra of Denmark on the occasion of her marriage to the future Edward VII. Edward VII (1841-1910), married Alexandra of Denmark (1844-1925) at St Georges Chapel

Vase and Inkstands, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley
Vase and Inkstands, 1863. Gifts presented to Alexandra of Denmark on the occasion of her marriage to the future Edward VII

Porcelain Ewer & Plateau, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley
Porcelain Ewer & Plateau, 1863. Gifts presented to Alexandra of Denmark on the occasion of her marriage to the future Edward VII

Gold Ornaments and Brooch, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley
Gold Ornaments and Brooch, 1863. Gifts presented to Alexandra of Denmark on the occasion of her marriage to the future Edward VII

Handkerchief of Brussels Lace, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley
Handkerchief of Brussels Lace, 1863. Gifts presented to Alexandra of Denmark on the occasion of her marriage to the future Edward VII

Table of Dresden Porcelain, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley
Table of Dresden Porcelain, 1863. Gifts presented to Alexandra of Denmark on the occasion of her marriage to the future Edward VII

Silver Gilt & Jewelled Vase, Porcelain Vase, Cigar Casket, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley
Silver Gilt & Jewelled Vase, Porcelain Vase, Cigar Casket, 1863. Gifts presented to Alexandra of Denmark on the occasion of her marriage to the future Edward VII

Inkstand, Paper Weight, Hunting Knife or Dagger, Covered Tazza, Paper Weight, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley
Inkstand, Paper Weight, Hunting Knife or Dagger, Covered Tazza, Paper Weight, 1863. Gifts presented to Alexandra of Denmark on the occasion of her marriage to the future Edward VII

Gold Ornaments from Suite and a Bracelet, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley
Gold Ornaments from Suite and a Bracelet, 1863. Gifts presented to Alexandra of Denmark on the occasion of her marriage to the future Edward VII

Vase of Dresden Porcelain and Pair of Porcelain Beakers, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley
Vase of Dresden Porcelain and Pair of Porcelain Beakers, 1863. Gifts presented to Alexandra of Denmark on the occasion of her marriage to the future Edward VII

Parure of Diamonds and Pearls - The Gift of HRH The Prince of Wales, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley
Parure of Diamonds and Pearls - The Gift of HRH The Prince of Wales, 1863. Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, the future King Edward VII, purchased a parure for, Princess Alexandra of Denmark

Cross Pendant Brooches & Earrings, Suite of Indian Ornaments, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley
Cross Pendant Brooches & Earrings, Suite of Indian Ornaments, 1863. Queen Alexandras Indian Necklace was one of her wedding gifts from Queen Victoria

The Marriage, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley
The Marriage, 1863. Edward VII (1841-1910) married Alexandra of Denmark (1844-1925) at St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle, 10th March, 1863. From A Memorial of the Marriage of H.R.H

Marshalling The Procession of the Bride, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley
Marshalling The Procession of the Bride, 1863. Edward VII (1841-1910) married Alexandra of Denmark (1844-1925) at St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle, 10th March, 1863

The Signing of the Marriage Attestation Deed, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley
The Signing of the Marriage Attestation Deed, 1863. Edward VII (1841-1910), married Alexandra of Denmark (1844-1925) at St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle, 10th March, 1863

A Silver Gilt Shrine, 1893. Artist: Robert Dudley
A Silver Gilt Shrine, 1893. Gifts presented to Alexandra of Denmark on the occasion of her marriage to the future Edward VII

Plateau in Majolica Ware, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley
Plateau in Majolica Ware, 1863. Gifts presented to Alexandra of Denmark on the occasion of her marriage to the future Edward VII

Porcelain Vase, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley
Porcelain Vase, 1863. Gifts presented to Alexandra of Denmark on the occasion of her marriage to the future Edward VII. Edward VII (1841-1910)

The cover of A Memorial of the Marriage of HRH Albert Edward Prince of Wales, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley
The cover of A Memorial of the Marriage of HRH Albert Edward Prince of Wales, 1863. From A Memorial of the Marriage of H.R.H. Albert Edward, Prince of Wales and H.R.H

Necklace, Earrings, Bracelets Wedding gifts presented to Alexandra of Denmark, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley
Necklace, Earrings, Bracelets Wedding gifts presented to Alexandra of Denmark, 1863. 1, 2, 3, Necklace and Earrings Presented by The Corporation of The City of London, 4

Knickerbockers in Venice, 1893, (1894). Artist: Dudley Hardy
Knickerbockers in Venice, 1893, (1894). From The Studio Volume 3. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1894]

On a Model Railway, 1925 (1937). The Duke of York on a model railway in Dudley, June 1925. Card No 20 of 50 from Our King And Queen cigarette cards produced for W.D. & H.O

Tournament of the Earl of Warwick, 16th century (1906). John Dudley, 2nd Earl of Warwick (1527-1554), and his brothers Ambrose (1530-1590) and Robert (1533-1588)

Jugurtha came to the tent of his father-in-law unarmed, c1912 (1912). Artist: Ernest Dudley Heath
Jugurtha came to the tent of his father-in-law unarmed, c1912 (1912). The Numidian chieftain Jugurtha fought a war against the Romans in 112-106 BC

His progress was as that of a king, c1912 (1912). Artist: Ernest Dudley Heath
His progress was as that of a king, c1912 (1912). After the battle of Zama in 202 BC, the Carthaginian army had been wiped out

A messenger was seen spurring his horse toward the city, c1912 (1912). Artist: Ernest Dudley Heath
A messenger was seen spurring his horse toward the city, c1912 (1912). Hasdrubal entrusted a letter with four soldiers to be placed in his brother Hannibals hands

I carry here peace and war: choose, men of Carthage, which ye will, c1912 (1912). Artist: Ernest Dudley Heath
I carry here peace and war: choose, men of Carthage, which ye will, c1912 (1912). Fabius Maximus, known as the Cunctator (delayer)

The armour of Pyrrhus was richer and more beautiful than that of his soldiers, c1912 (1912). While Pyrrhus was training an army in Tarentum

The youth laid the arms he had taken from his foe at his fathers feet, c1912 (1912). Artist: Ernest Dudley Heath
The youth laid the arms he had taken from his foe at his fathers feet, c1912 (1912). Titus Manlius Torquatus, a Consul of Rome, had given strict orders that no soldier was to engage in single combat

O my mother, thou hast saved Rome, but thou hast lost thy son, c1912 (1912). Artist: Ernest Dudley Heath
O my mother, thou hast saved Rome, but thou hast lost thy son, c1912 (1912). Veturia was a Roman matron and mother of the Roman general Gaius Marcius Coriolanus

Seated in chairs of ivory, sat a number of strange, venerable old men, c1912 (1912). Artist: Ernest Dudley Heath
Seated in chairs of ivory, sat a number of strange, venerable old men, c1912 (1912). Three days after the Battle of the Allia, the Gauls advanced on Rome

She carried in her arms nine books, c1912 (1912). Artist: Ernest Dudley Heath
She carried in her arms nine books, c1912 (1912). Lucius Tarquinius Superbus (died 495 BC) the seventh king of Rome, was offered the sacred prophecies of Sybyl Cumae by an old women asking an

The grief of the sister of Horatius, c1912 (1912). Artist: Ernest Dudley Heath
The grief of the sister of Horatius, c1912 (1912). When she saw Horatius wearing on his shoulders the cloak of her betrothed, she broke into bitter sobs

Down to the river presently came a she-wolf to drink, c1912 (1912). Artist: Ernest Dudley Heath
Down to the river presently came a she-wolf to drink, c1912 (1912). Romulus and Remus were the twin brothers and main characters of Romes foundation myth

Speed Master, be one of them, c1875. Artist: Robert Charles Dudley
Speed.. Master, be one of them.. c1875. A scene from Shakespeares Two Gentlemen of Verona: Act IV, Scene I, c1875. From The Illustrated Library Shakespeare

Posthumus. My queen! My mistress! O lady weep no more. Cymbeline: Act I, Scene I, c1875. Artist: Robert Charles Dudley
Posthumus. My queen! My mistress! O lady weep no more. Cymbeline: Act I, Scene I, c1875. A scene from Cymbeline by Shakespeare. From The Illustrated Library Shakespeare

My lord, the mind of Bolingbroke is chang d; You must to Pomfret, not unto the Tower, c1875. A scene from Shakespeares Richard II. From The Illustrated Library Shakespeare

Sebastian: Why! Theres for thee! And there! And there!, c1875. Artist: Robert Charles Dudley
Sebastian: Why! Theres for thee! And there! And there!, c1875. Act IV, Scene I, from Shakespeares Twelfth Night. From The Illustrated Library Shakespeare

A Vision of the East - Stage V, c1920. Artists: Percy Bradshaw, Dudley Hardy
A Vision of the East - Stage V, c1920. From The Art of the Illustrator - Dudley Hardy and his work, by Percy V Bradshaw. [The Press Art School, London, c1920]

The Queens Jubilee Procession on the Way to Westminster Abbey, June 21, 1887, 1906. Artist: R Dudley
The Queens Jubilee Procession on the Way to Westminster Abbey, June 21, 1887, 1906. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. VIII

Exterior of Kew Palace, 1902. Artist: Thomas Robert Way
Exterior of Kew Palace, 1902. From Ancient Royal Palaces in and Near London. [John Lane, London and New York, 1902]

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"Dudley: A Tapestry of History and Charm" Step into the enchanting world of Dudley, nestled in the heart of West Midlands. As you enter the Castle grounds, a sense of grandeur and history washes over you, transporting you to a bygone era. St Swithin's Church stands tall, its ancient walls whispering tales of Ambrose Dudley Warwick and his noble lineage. Venturing further, we stumble upon an old map from 1835, revealing the town's rich heritage. From the Incorporation Workhouse in Birmingham to Dudley Station in Worcestershire circa 1955, each location holds a piece of this captivating puzzle. Intriguingly enough, it was here that Freda Dudley Ward found solace with her children amidst societal expectations. Her name resonates through time as one who defied conventions while remaining steadfastly devoted to her family. The Wedding Bells rang out for Freda during the illustrious 1913 Season when she exchanged vows with Miss Angela Dudley-Ward. Their union symbolized love triumphing over adversity and set tongues wagging amongst high society circles. But life wasn't all formalities and social gatherings; there were moments filled with whimsy too. The Mad Hatter's Tea Party brought Alice in Wonderland alive on stage at our beloved theatre - laughter echoing through its hallowed halls. It also has a need for speed. The Rudge-Whitworth Cup at Le Mans saw adrenaline-fueled racers compete tirelessly for twenty-four hours straight - an exhilarating spectacle that left spectators breathless. As we bid farewell to this remarkable town, memories etched forever within us, we are reminded that Dudley is more than just a place; it is an amalgamation of stories waiting to be discovered. So come along and immerse yourself in its charm - where history intertwines seamlessly with modernity creating an experience like no other.