Grandfather Collection (#16)

Grandfather reading
A Victorian illustration showing an old grandfather reading with a small child

Henri II of Navarre
HENRI d ALBRET, titular king of NAVARRE grandfather of Henri IV

Grandfather with his grandson riding a horse, Song Kul, Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia, Asia

Erasmus Darwin / Wright
ERASMUS DARWIN Writer and scientist, grandfather of Charles Darwin

Cambridge / Adolphus Ger
ADOLPHUS FREDERICK 1st DUKE of CAMBRIDGE Military, son of George III, grandfather of Mary of Teck (who married George V)

Cambridge / Adolphus Maull
ADOLPHUS FREDERICK 1st DUKE of CAMBRIDGE Military, son of George III, grandfather of Mary of Teck (who married George V)

Duff / Alexandra / 1904
ALEXANDRA DUFF daughter of Princess Louise Victoria and the Duke of Fife, with her sister Maud (1893- 1945) and their grandfather, King Edward VII

GRANDFATHERs CLOCK 1860
A grandfather sits next to a grandfather clock in a cosy room

Grandfather Clock C1883
A little girl watches the pendulum of an ornate grandfather clock

A Young Clockmaker
Young Fred is the fourth in line as watch-repairer at the Fred W.Jensen shop. His Great- Grandfather proudly shows his aptitude and skill with clocks to all his customers!

Making Model Ships
Grandfather teaches his grandsons how to thread rigging onto the model ship he is making. The two well- behaved boys look captivated

WAGNER / LIEBIG / 1 / 1821
RICHARD WAGNER German composer as a boy, in 1821: his parents listen as he plays his first compositions Date: 1813 - 1883

Twist / The Meeting
Nancy meets Olivers grandfather and agrees to bring Oliver to him. Unfortunately Bill Sykes spy is eavesdropping on them

Flowers in Hallway
A chrysanthamum flower arrangement gives life and character to a hallway that might otherwise be rather featureless

Moses Mendelssohn / Book
MOSES MENDELSSOHN German philosopher (grandfather of Felix Mendelssohn, the composer)

Scipios Dream
SCIPIOs DREAM The Roman general Scipio Aemilianus dreams he is visited by his illustrious grandfather Scipio Africanus who gives him good advice

Grandpa & Granddaughter
A proud grandfather holds his little grand-daughter among the spring blossoms

Beechams Pills
Advert for Beechams Pills

Family / All Together
A German family in their living-room, each member of the household industriously occupied

Family group photograph with four generations
Four generations of one family pose for a photograph, Britain

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"Unveiling the Timeless Legacy: A Glimpse into Grandfather's Extraordinary Life" Step into the enchanting world of my beloved grandfather, a watchmaker at work, meticulously crafting intricate timepieces that would stand the test of time. Hailing from England's picturesque St. Ives, his skilled hands brought life to every delicate mechanism. Yet behind his craftsmanship lay a poignant tale rooted in County Kerry, Ireland. The haunting memories of eviction echoed through generations, reminding us of our resilient spirit and unwavering determination to rebuild amidst adversity. In our humble Swedish peasant interior, we found solace as a family. Gathered around the hearth, we shared stories and laughter while cherishing moments steeped in love and unity. Amidst this tapestry of memories lies an advertisement for Lifebuoy soap - a vibrant lithograph illustrating its power to combat dirt and disease. Grandfather understood that cleanliness was not just about appearance but also safeguarding health; he embraced modernity with open arms. As devout believers, we found solace in family worship captured within the pages of Pears Annual 1911 edition. Our hearts lifted as hymns resonated through our home - a testament to faith passed down from generation to generation. Grandfather possessed not only wisdom but also whimsy; W. Heath Robinson's illustration "O wilt thou be my Valentine?" encapsulated his playful nature perfectly. His mischievous smile warmed our souls even during challenging times. Prince Rupert of Teck stood tall among grandfather's treasured possessions – an emblematic figure symbolizing strength and nobility that inspired him daily on his journey towards greatness. Within the worn pages depicting Three Billy Goats Gruff on watercolor paper resided tales spun by grandpa himself – captivating narratives transporting us to magical realms where courage triumphs over adversity with wit and cunningness.