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Freeman Collection (#2)

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Background imageFreeman Collection: Norman Hartnell and Lady Willingdon

Norman Hartnell and Lady Willingdon
Norman Hartnell (1901-1979), fashion designer and dressmaker to the royal family, with Marie Freeman-Thomas, Marchioness of Willingdon (1875-1960) at Aix-les-Bains. Date: 1939

Background imageFreeman Collection: Caricatures of players from the English cricket team, by Kerwin Maegraith

Caricatures of players from the English cricket team, by Kerwin Maegraith. Including Tate, Bryan, Whysall, Hendren, Hobbs, Woolley, Sutcliffe, Kilner, Tyldesley, Freeman, Sandham, Chapman, Strudwick

Background imageFreeman Collection: Jessica Mitford at a book signing event

Jessica Mitford at a book signing event
Jessica Mitford (Jessica Lucy Freeman-Mitford, 1917-1996), nicknamed Decca, English author, journalist, communist and political campaigner, one of the Mitford sisters

Background imageFreeman Collection: Jessica Mitford speaking at a microphone

Jessica Mitford speaking at a microphone
Jessica Mitford (Jessica Lucy Freeman-Mitford, 1917-1996), nicknamed Decca, English author, journalist, communist and political campaigner, one of the Mitford sisters

Background imageFreeman Collection: Emily Freeman

Emily Freeman 200 Metres Aaa Championships Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, England 14 July 2002 Date: 14 July 2002

Background imageFreeman Collection: Michelle Freeman

Michelle Freeman 100 Metre Hurdles, Sydney Sydney Olympic Games Olympic Stadium, Sydney, Sydney, Australia 22 September 2000 Date: 22 September 2000

Background imageFreeman Collection: Cathy Freeman

Cathy Freeman 400 Metres 02 July 1992 Date: 02 July 1992

Background imageFreeman Collection: Freedom of the City of London conferred on Theodore Roosevelt in the Guildhall, London

Freedom of the City of London conferred on Theodore Roosevelt in the Guildhall, London
5322722 Freedom of the City of London conferred on Theodore Roosevelt in the Guildhall, London, 1910 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFreeman Collection: Crop rotation as practised by the Early English (lithograph)

Crop rotation as practised by the Early English (lithograph)
5999287 Crop rotation as practised by the Early English (lithograph) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crop rotation as practised by the Early English)

Background imageFreeman Collection: Chain stores, Woolworths, Boots, Liptons, etc

Chain stores, Woolworths, Boots, Liptons, etc
Chain stores making an inroad into towns in the thirties, including Woolworths, Boots, Freeman Hardy & Willis, and Liptons. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageFreeman Collection: Cricket Team Photograph - The Gentlemen of Herefordshire Date: 1932

Cricket Team Photograph - The Gentlemen of Herefordshire Date: 1932

Background imageFreeman Collection: Cuckoo-pint, Arum maculatum

Cuckoo-pint, Arum maculatum
Cuckoo-pint or wild arum, flower and fruit, Arum maculatum, Linn. Grand pied de veau non macule. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier

Background imageFreeman Collection: The Cheshire - away from Tattenhall, 1912 (pen, ink and w / c) (detail of 85436)

The Cheshire - away from Tattenhall, 1912 (pen, ink and w / c) (detail of 85436)
BON85437 The Cheshire - away from Tattenhall, 1912 (pen, ink and w/c) (detail of 85436) by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); 42x90.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London

Background imageFreeman Collection: Cartoon portrait, Mr H A Freeman, Acting Manager

Cartoon portrait, Mr H A Freeman, Acting Manager at the Grand Theatre, London (there were several theatres named the Grand, in places including Clapham, Croydon, Islington, Fulham and Woolwich). 1885

Background imageFreeman Collection: Freemans Place, near Royal Exchange, City of London

Freemans Place, near Royal Exchange, City of London
The newly designed and built Freemans Place (or Court), near the Royal Exchange, City of London. Date: 1845

Background imageFreeman Collection: Portrait of Robert Schomburgk

Portrait of Robert Schomburgk, Victorian ichthyologist, zoologist and diplomat. Steel engraving by Freeman from Robert Schomburgks Fishes of Guiana

Background imageFreeman Collection: The Kitchener Coffin Hoax: Frank Power, freelance journalist

The Kitchener Coffin Hoax: Frank Power, freelance journalist
The Kitchener Coffin Hoax: Frank Power (real name Arthur Vectis Freeman), freelance journalist. who earned notoriety as the author of the Great Kitchener Yarn - Power claimed to have brought

Background imageFreeman Collection: Hon Nancy Freeman-Mitford, novelist

Hon Nancy Freeman-Mitford, novelist daughter of Lord Redesdale, at the time of her engagement to Hon Peter Rennell Rodd, second son of Lord Rennell. Date: 1933

Background imageFreeman Collection: Market Place, Huddersfield, Yorkshire

Market Place, Huddersfield, Yorkshire. circa 1900

Background imageFreeman Collection: Portrait of Frances Stuart, Duchess of Richmond, 1647-1702, courtier in the court of King Charles

Portrait of Frances Stuart, Duchess of Richmond, 1647-1702, courtier in the court of King Charles II of England
6340216 Portrait of Frances Stuart, Duchess of Richmond, 1647-1702, courtier in the court of King Charles II of England by Freeman, S

Background imageFreeman Collection: The Presentation of the Freedom of the City to Lord Kitchener

The Presentation of the Freedom of the City to Lord Kitchener, General View of the Guildhall during the Ceremony (litho)
1063980 The Presentation of the Freedom of the City to Lord Kitchener, General View of the Guildhall during the Ceremony (litho) by English School

Background imageFreeman Collection: Jack helping Freeman the Fisherman; illustration from Poor Jack by Frederick Marryat (engraving)

Jack helping Freeman the Fisherman; illustration from Poor Jack by Frederick Marryat (engraving)
608925 Jack helping Freeman the Fisherman; illustration from Poor Jack by Frederick Marryat (engraving) by English School

Background imageFreeman Collection: Royal Agricultural Societys Meeting, at York (engraving)

Royal Agricultural Societys Meeting, at York (engraving)
1617545 Royal Agricultural Societys Meeting, at York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Agricultural Societys Meeting, at York)

Background imageFreeman Collection: Jack helping Freeman the Fisherman (engraving)

Jack helping Freeman the Fisherman (engraving)
815900 Jack helping Freeman the Fisherman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack helping Freeman the Fisherman; illustration from Poor Jack by Frederick)

Background imageFreeman Collection: Freeman, 1802. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin

Freeman, 1802. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
Freeman, 1802

Background imageFreeman Collection: The Coleman Sisters, 1844. Creator: Thomas Sully

The Coleman Sisters, 1844. Creator: Thomas Sully
The Coleman Sisters, 1844

Background imageFreeman Collection: Sigismonda (Sigismunda), June 4, 1795. Creator: Benjamin Smith

Sigismonda (Sigismunda), June 4, 1795. Creator: Benjamin Smith
Sigismonda (Sigismunda), June 4, 1795. After Tristam Bampfylde Freeman

Background imageFreeman Collection: The Taking of Major Andreby the Incorruptible Paulding, Williams and Vanvert, Jul

The Taking of Major Andreby the Incorruptible Paulding, Williams and Vanvert, Jul
The Taking of Major Andre by the Incorruptible Paulding, Williams and Vanvert, July 4, 1812

Background imageFreeman Collection: Brantly B-2B G-ASXE

Brantly B-2B G-ASXE (msn 445) of Freeman Bloomer, with Jet Provosts of the Central Flying School. Date: circa 1968

Background imageFreeman Collection: Portrait of a Lady, ca. 1825. Creator: George Freeman

Portrait of a Lady, ca. 1825. Creator: George Freeman
Portrait of a Lady, ca. 1825

Background imageFreeman Collection: Grimsby - Mother and young daughter in Sunday best

Grimsby - Mother and young daughter in Sunday best
Grimsby - Mother and young daughter in their Sunday best (note the fur coat and leather gloves) pose for a studio portrait photograph with some rather unusual box-shaped props/seating. Date: 1935

Background imageFreeman Collection: A. P. Freeman (Kent), 1928. Creator: Unknown

A. P. Freeman (Kent), 1928. Creator: Unknown
A. P. Freeman (Kent), 1928. From " Willss Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Cricketers, 1928", [W. D. & H. O. Wills, London, 1928]

Background imageFreeman Collection: Robert Burns, (1821). Creator: Freeman

Robert Burns, (1821). Creator: Freeman
Robert Burns, (1821). Portrait of Scottish poet Robert Burns (1759-1796). A pioneer of the Romantic movement, his birthday is celebrated annually by Scots with a traditional supper on Burns Night

Background imageFreeman Collection: John Campbell, Duke of Argyll & Greenwich, (1836). Creator: Samuel Freeman

John Campbell, Duke of Argyll & Greenwich, (1836). Creator: Samuel Freeman
John Campbell, Duke of Argyll & Greenwich, (1836). Portrait of John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll and 1st Duke of Greenwich, Scottish soldier and statesman

Background imageFreeman Collection: William Aikman, (mid 19th century). Creator:s Freeman

William Aikman, (mid 19th century). Creator:s Freeman
William Aikman, (mid 19th century). Engraving after a self portrait of Scottish painter William Aikman (1682-1731). Aikman studied law at the University of Edinburgh but took up a career as an

Background imageFreeman Collection: William Pitt Amherst, Earl Amherst, early 19th century. Creator:s Freeman

William Pitt Amherst, Earl Amherst, early 19th century. Creator:s Freeman
William Pitt Amherst, Earl Amherst, early 19th century. Portrait of William Pitt Amherst, 1st Earl Amherst (1773-1857). Governor-general of India

Background imageFreeman Collection: Henry Wriothesley, Earl of Southampton, c1610s, (early-mid 19th century). Creator

Henry Wriothesley, Earl of Southampton, c1610s, (early-mid 19th century). Creator
Henry Wriothesley, Earl of Southampton, c1610s, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English aristocrat Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton (1573-1624)

Background imageFreeman Collection: Catherine of Braganza. Queen of Charles the Second, (c1826). Creator: Samuel Freeman

Catherine of Braganza. Queen of Charles the Second, (c1826). Creator: Samuel Freeman
Catherine of Braganza. Queen of Charles the Second, (c1826). Portrait of Catherine of Braganza (1638-1705), queen consort of King Charles II of England

Background imageFreeman Collection: Portrait of Bell and Dorothy Freeman

Portrait of Bell and Dorothy Freeman, watercolour on paper, by Edward Robert Hughes, signed and dated 1889. Date: 1889

Background imageFreeman Collection: Chico Freeman, Ronnie Scotts, Sep 2004. Artist: Brian O Connor

Chico Freeman, Ronnie Scotts, Sep 2004. Artist: Brian O Connor
Chico Freeman, Ronnie Scott s, Sep 2004

Background imageFreeman Collection: Chico Freeman, Ronnie Scotts, September 2004. Artist: Brian O Connor

Chico Freeman, Ronnie Scotts, September 2004. Artist: Brian O Connor
Chico Freeman, Ronnie Scott s, September 2004

Background imageFreeman Collection: Chico Freeman, Alec Dankworth and Peter King, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 2006

Chico Freeman, Alec Dankworth and Peter King, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 2006

Background imageFreeman Collection: Dennis Matthews, publisher of jazz magazine Crescendo, at the Guildhall, London, 1992

Dennis Matthews, publisher of jazz magazine Crescendo, at the Guildhall, London, 1992
Dennis Matthews, publisher of jazz magazine Crescendo, at the Guildhall, London, after being made a Freeman of the City, 14 April 1992

Background imageFreeman Collection: Saxophonists Scott Hamilton and Bud Freeman, Pizza Express, London, 16 February 1979

Saxophonists Scott Hamilton and Bud Freeman, Pizza Express, London, 16 February 1979

Background imageFreeman Collection: The Ababda, nomads of the eastern Thebaid Desert, 1848. Artist: Freeman

The Ababda, nomads of the eastern Thebaid Desert, 1848. Artist: Freeman
The Ababda, nomads of the eastern Thebaid Desert, 1848. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes

Background imageFreeman Collection: Mrs Bryan Guinness (Diana Mitford) in Mariette crinoline

Mrs Bryan Guinness (Diana Mitford) in Mariette crinoline
Mrs Bryan Guinness, formerly Diana Freeman-Mitford (1910 - 2003) and later Diana Mosley. Pictured wearing a copy of the flounced lace crinoline worn by the actress Yvonne Printemps in the musical

Background imageFreeman Collection: The Hon. Mrs Bryan Guinness (Diana Mitford)

The Hon. Mrs Bryan Guinness (Diana Mitford)
Mrs Bryan Guinness, formerly Diana Freeman Mitford (1910-2003), one of the notorious Mitford sisters and society beauty pictured in The Tatler in 1933. Left Bryan Guinness for Oswald Mosley

Background imageFreeman Collection: High Street, Sutton, Surrey

High Street, Sutton, Surrey
High Street, Sutton, near Croydon, Surrey, England. Showing the Christmas Show Week Celebrations. Also the shop/premises of Walsh Drapers, The Victoria Wine Company and Freeman Hardy Willis Date: 1908




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"Freeman: A Legacy of Courage and Creativity" Step into the world of Freeman, where history intertwines with artistry, activism, and remarkable individuals. Elizabeth Freeman, known as Mum Bett, stands tall as an American abolitionist who fearlessly fought for freedom in a time of oppression. Her unwavering spirit is captured beautifully in a watercolor portrait by E. Freeman (1742-1829), immortalizing her legacy. As we stroll down Grimsby Street or wander through Redcar High Street, we encounter the works of another talented artist named Freeman from the 19th century. This English painter skillfully portrays Sir Isaac Newton, showcasing his brilliance as a mathematician, astronomer, and physicist. The connection between history and art continues to unfold with the presence of Herodotus alongside Freeman's bust on display. The Bystander cover from 1929 featuring Diana Mitford adds yet another layer to this captivating narrative. Diana Mitford herself graces the pages of Tatler magazine's cover - The Honorable Lady Mosley - capturing her elegance and influence during that era. But it doesn't stop there; William Lilly (Freeman) emerges as a figure worth mentioning within this intricate web of stories. Meanwhile, Mr. And Mrs. Derek Jackson (Pamela Mitford) remind us that love knows no boundaries when it comes to matters of the heart. Delving further into society's tapestry reveals Loelia Ponsonby standing beside none other than the Duke of Westminster – their union representing both tradition and modernity colliding harmoniously. And then there is Nancy Mitford – an enigmatic force whose words continue to captivate readers even today with their wit and charm. In each brushstroke or written word associated with "Freeman, " we witness tales untold but forever etched in our collective memory – stories that celebrate courage against injustice while embracing creativity across generations.