Geoffrey Collection (#15)

Geoffrey Chaucer (c1345-1400) English poet. The Manciple, man who buys provisions for a college, monastery or inn of court

North Reading Room, west wall. Detail of mural by Ezra Winter illustrating the characters in the Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer. Library of Congress John Adams Building, Washington, D.C.)

Chaucers Canterbury Pilgrims on their journey. Engraving after a painted fresco by William Blake 1810. William Blake (1757-1827) English painter, printer and mystic

Frank Whittle and Geoffrey de Havilland

BOTANY: POLLEN, 1711. Pollens of different flowers as examined under a microscope. Line engraving by French apothecary and botanist Claude-Joseph Geoffrey, 1711

Portrait of Chaucer

Title page - Chaucer

Scouting and Sea Scout leaders, London

Sopwell Priory
The ruins of Sopwell Priory (or Nunnery), St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, which was founded by Geoffrey of Gorham in the middle of the 12th century. Date: 12th century

Tory Budget 1979
Sir Geoffrey Howe with his Budget Box, when he was the Chancellor of the Exchequer for the then newly elected Conservative government. Date: 1979

Chaucer / Holl / Houbraken
GEOFFREY CHAUCER English poet, writer of The Canterbury Tales Date: 1340 - 1400

Geoffrey Chaucer, English author
Geoffrey Chaucer (1343-1400), English poet and the author of the first English work on the astrolabe, the most important astronomical instrument of the time

Lieut Woolley VC recipient 5 / Stamp
GEOFFREY HAROLD WOOLLEY VC OBE MC (1892 - 1968) The first Territorial Army officer to be awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest

Geoffrey Dyson OBE, chief coach for Britain in track and field from 1947 to 1961, seen leaping over a hurdle

Woolley Earns Vc / Hill 60
2nd Lieutenant Geoffrey Harold Woolley of the Queen Victorias Rifles, a territorial regiment, earns the Victoria Cross on Hill 60 by continually throwing bombs

Geoffrey Grigson
GEOFFREY GRIGSON Poet and editor

Canberra: tourist class restaurant
Colour illustration depicting the tourist class restaurant on board P&Os superliner Canberra around the time of her maiden voyage to Sydney, Australia in June 1961

Matilda of Germany
MATILDA, DAUGHTER OF HENRY I OF ENGLAND m. (i) Heinrich V, Holy Roman Emperor, (ii) Geoffrey of Anjou; invaded England, captured Stephen, but ejected

Chaucer / Thomson
GEOFFREY CHAUCER English poet, writer of The Canterbury Tales

Chaucer / Darton
GEOFFREY CHAUCER English poet, writer of The Canterbury Tales

Geoffrey Chaucer
GEOFFREY CHAUCER English poet

De Havilland / Cig Card
Sir Geoffrey De Havilland, British aviator and aeronautical engineer in 1935

Westland Pterodactyl
Geoffrey Hill produces several designs for tailless aircraft, and this Mark V, intended as a fighter, flies successfully though erratically

DE VERMANDOIS(914-934)
ADELE DE VERMANDOIS Wife of Geoffrey I, Count of Anjou

Geoffrey of Anjou
GEOFFREY PLANTAGENET, COUNT OF ANJOU Father of Henry II of England, and founder with his wife, Matilda, daughter of Henry I, of royal house of Plantagenet

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Geoffrey, a name that echoes through history and literature. From Chaucer's Pilgrims to the Men of the 1924 Everest Expedition, this name has left its mark on various realms. In the world of literature, Geoffrey is synonymous with storytelling brilliance. Just like Chaucer's Canterbury Pilgrims on their road to adventure, Geoffrey captivates us with his tales and transports us to different eras and lands. But there's more to this name than just literary prowess. It holds royal connections too. From the marriage certificate of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip to the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, Geoffrey stands as a witness to these historic moments. Digging deeper into history reveals another notable figure named Geoffrey - Plantagenet, Count of Anjou. A powerful ruler who shaped medieval Europe with his strategic alliances and military conquests. Artistic expressions have also immortalized this name. In an etching from David Copperfield by Hablot Knight Browne, we see someone making themselves known to their aunt – a poignant moment captured forever. Aviation enthusiasts will recognize Geoffery's influence in aircraft development. The de Havilland DH60G Gipsy Moth G-aa bears testament to Halford, Whittle, de Havilland, and Walker – pioneers whose innovations revolutionized flight. And let us not forget about HMS Habbakuk. This incredible ship made headlines during World War II for its unconventional construction using ice-like materials called pykrete. A marvel born out of necessity. Geoffrey is not just a name; it represents a tapestry woven from diverse threads: literature, royalty, artistry, exploration - all intertwined throughout time. So next time you hear the name "Geoffrey, " remember its rich heritage spanning centuries – connecting pilgrims on their journey or adventurers scaling mountains; inspiring artists or pushing boundaries in aviation; witnessing royal unions or defying conventional shipbuilding.