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Hanover Collection (#4)

"Hanover: A Tapestry of History and Royalty" Step into the charming town of Hanover, where history unfolds at every corner

Background imageHanover Collection: Prince George Frederick Alexander of Cumberland

Prince George Frederick Alexander of Cumberland
Prince George Frederick Alexander Charles Ernest Augustus (Prince George of Cumberland, 1819-1878), later George V of Hanover. circa 1830

Background imageHanover Collection: Relics at the Guelph Exhibition, New Gallery, Regent Street (engraving)

Relics at the Guelph Exhibition, New Gallery, Regent Street (engraving)
1602749 Relics at the Guelph Exhibition, New Gallery, Regent Street (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relics at the Guelph Exhibition, New Gallery)

Background imageHanover Collection: The home of German polymath Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz in Hanover (engraving)

The home of German polymath Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz in Hanover (engraving)
3647557 The home of German polymath Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz in Hanover (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHanover Collection: Prussian provincial coats of arms (colour litho)

Prussian provincial coats of arms (colour litho)
3630392 Prussian provincial coats of arms (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prussian provincial coats of arms)

Background imageHanover Collection: The Council of George III (1738-1820) and the Desolation of William Pitt (1759-1806

The Council of George III (1738-1820) and the Desolation of William Pitt (1759-1806
XIR217254 The Council of George III (1738-1820) and the Desolation of William Pitt (1759-1806) the Younger, 1801 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Background imageHanover Collection: New Technical College at Hanover, Germany (engraving)

New Technical College at Hanover, Germany (engraving)
6001383 New Technical College at Hanover, Germany (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Technical College at Hanover, Germany)

Background imageHanover Collection: The Queen placing Flowers on the Coffin of the late King of Hanover at St Georges Chapel

The Queen placing Flowers on the Coffin of the late King of Hanover at St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle (engraving)
1621783 The Queen placing Flowers on the Coffin of the late King of Hanover at St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle (engraving) by Robinson

Background imageHanover Collection: George III, c. 1790 (oil on canvas)

George III, c. 1790 (oil on canvas)
3610561 George III, c.1790 (oil on canvas) by Dupont, Gainsborough (1754-97); 236x151 cm; The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain, London

Background imageHanover Collection: Pair of highly important German four-light candelabra, commissioned for George II

Pair of highly important German four-light candelabra, commissioned for George II
714796 Pair of highly important German four-light candelabra, commissioned for George II, made by Balthasar Friedrich Behrens, Hanover, 1736-37 (silver) by Kent

Background imageHanover Collection: The flags of all nations (colour litho)

The flags of all nations (colour litho)
728645 The flags of all nations (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The flags of all nations. Published in the Illustrated London News, 7 August 1858)

Background imageHanover Collection: Arms of Hanover (chromolitho)

Arms of Hanover (chromolitho)
2810196 Arms of Hanover (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hanover. Illustration for one of a set of cards on the theme of Arms of Foreign Cities)

Background imageHanover Collection: The Inthronization at the Coronation of George I, October 20th, 1714

The Inthronization at the Coronation of George I, October 20th, 1714
STC360914 The Inthronization at the Coronation of George I, October 20th, 1714, from The Illustrated London News, 1902 (litho) by Begg

Background imageHanover Collection: Three monuments erected to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo, commemorative postcard c

Three monuments erected to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo, commemorative postcard c
KDC386074 Three monuments erected to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo, commemorative postcard c.1912 (photolitho) by Belgian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L to R)

Background imageHanover Collection: Gilded and painted wooden chandelier in the large reception room of City Hall in Luneburg

Gilded and painted wooden chandelier in the large reception room of City Hall in Luneburg (chromolitho)
964313 Gilded and painted wooden chandelier in the large reception room of City Hall in Luneburg (chromolitho) by French School

Background imageHanover Collection: Grenadier cap, South Bn, Hampshire Militia, worn by Lt J B Harrison

Grenadier cap, South Bn, Hampshire Militia, worn by Lt J B Harrison
3037445 Grenadier cap, South Bn, Hampshire Militia, worn by Lt J B Harrison, 1760 (metal & silk thread embroidery on black velvet) by English School, (18th century); National Army Museum

Background imageHanover Collection: Members of the New London County Council (engraving)

Members of the New London County Council (engraving)
1626199 Members of the New London County Council (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New London County Council)

Background imageHanover Collection: Portrait of Peter the Wild Boy (engraving)

Portrait of Peter the Wild Boy (engraving)
614752 Portrait of Peter the Wild Boy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Peter the Wild Boy, found in a wood in Hanover, Germany)

Background imageHanover Collection: The Procession From Westminster Hall at the Coronation of George III and Queen Charlotte

The Procession From Westminster Hall at the Coronation of George III and Queen Charlotte
STC360917 The Procession From Westminster Hall at the Coronation of George III and Queen Charlotte, September 22nd, 1761, from The Illustrated London News, 1902 (litho) by Wilson

Background imageHanover Collection: Arms of All Nations (chromolitho)

Arms of All Nations (chromolitho)
1619231 Arms of All Nations (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arms of All Nations. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 7 August 1858)

Background imageHanover Collection: George I (oil on canvas)

George I (oil on canvas)
3744688 George I (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); 260x140.5 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Newstead Abbey); (add.info)

Background imageHanover Collection: Battles of the British Army, Oudenarde (litho)

Battles of the British Army, Oudenarde (litho)
1627354 Battles of the British Army, Oudenarde (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battles of the British Army, Oudenarde)

Background imageHanover Collection: Door in the town hall of the Luneburg (chromolitho)

Door in the town hall of the Luneburg (chromolitho)
964281 Door in the town hall of the Luneburg (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Civilian furnishings (ameublement civil)

Background imageHanover Collection: Painted oak wardrobe in the town hall of Luneburg (chromolitho)

Painted oak wardrobe in the town hall of Luneburg (chromolitho)
964279 Painted oak wardrobe in the town hall of Luneburg (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Civilian furnishings (ameublement civil)

Background imageHanover Collection: Curious Old Tomb at Hanover (engraving)

Curious Old Tomb at Hanover (engraving)
1049872 Curious Old Tomb at Hanover (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curious Old Tomb at Hanover)

Background imageHanover Collection: The Sexcentenary Celebration of the Pied Piper at Hamelin, Hanover

The Sexcentenary Celebration of the Pied Piper at Hamelin, Hanover, the Children following the Piper (engraving)
1045641 The Sexcentenary Celebration of the Pied Piper at Hamelin, Hanover, the Children following the Piper (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J

Background imageHanover Collection: The Birth of Louise Auguste, Duchess of Augustenborg (engraving)

The Birth of Louise Auguste, Duchess of Augustenborg (engraving)
XEE1078528 The Birth of Louise Auguste, Duchess of Augustenborg (engraving) by Kock, Henry de (1819-92); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHanover Collection: The parachute division of the sixth airborne division advance towards Hanover. Germany

The parachute division of the sixth airborne division advance towards Hanover. Germany. 13th April 1945. They are pictured on the road to Scharrel

Background imageHanover Collection: RAF bomb damage in captured Hanover. The Maschsee, an artificial lake south of Hanover

RAF bomb damage in captured Hanover. The Maschsee, an artificial lake south of Hanover, partially camouflaged with floating wood slats strung together to simulate earth

Background imageHanover Collection: RAF Bomb damage in captured Hanover, Germany. The machsee large lake south of

RAF Bomb damage in captured Hanover, Germany. The machsee large lake south of Hanover which has been camouflaged with floating wood slats, strung together, to simulate earth

Background imageHanover Collection: RAF Bomb damage in captured Hanover, Germany. The machsee large lake south of

RAF Bomb damage in captured Hanover, Germany. The machsee large lake south of Hanover which has been camouflaged with floating wood slats, strung together, to simulate earth

Background imageHanover Collection: R. A. F. bomb damage to Hanover. Here civilians loot the rail yards. 11th April 1945

R. A. F. bomb damage to Hanover. Here civilians loot the rail yards. 11th April 1945
R.A.F. bomb damage to Hanover. Here civilians loot the rail yards. 11th April 1945

Background imageHanover Collection: MA Plymouth Hanover Vector Road Map

MA Plymouth Hanover Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

Background imageHanover Collection: MA Plymouth Norwell Vector Road Map

MA Plymouth Norwell Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

Background imageHanover Collection: The March to Finchley-A Representation of the March of the Guards towards Scotla... June 12, 1761

The March to Finchley-A Representation of the March of the Guards towards Scotla... June 12, 1761
The March to Finchley-A Representation of the March of the Guards towards Scotland in the Year 1745, June 12, 1761

Background imageHanover Collection: St George's, Bloomsbury, 1844. Creator: Unknown

St George's, Bloomsbury, 1844. Creator: Unknown
St George's, Bloomsbury, 1844. This singular structure, situated in Hart-street, Bloomsbury-square, is one of the fifty new churches appointed to be built at the public expense

Background imageHanover Collection: Engagement of Princess Charlotte to William of Orange, London, 1813, ca. 1813

Engagement of Princess Charlotte to William of Orange, London, 1813, ca. 1813

Background imageHanover Collection: GEORG V & QUEEN 1868 GEORG V & QUEEN 1868

GEORG V & QUEEN 1868 GEORG V & QUEEN 1868
GEORG V, KING OF HANOVER (1851 - 1866), He lost his sight in a childhood accident and is pictured here with his wife

Background imageHanover Collection: Denmark, Aarhus, A fairground organ at Den Gamle by

Denmark, Aarhus, A fairground organ at Den Gamle by

Background imageHanover Collection: Cessna 170 D-EFPA

Cessna 170 D-EFPA at Hanover Airport Date: 1962

Background imageHanover Collection: George II, (1683-1760), 1830. Creator: Unknown

George II, (1683-1760), 1830. Creator: Unknown
George II, (1683-1760), 1830. George II (1683-1760) King of Great Britain and Ireland and Electorate of Hanover from 1727 until his death

Background imageHanover Collection: George I, (1660-1727), 1830. Creator: Unknown

George I, (1660-1727), 1830. Creator: Unknown
George I, (1660-1727), 1830. George I (1660-1727) King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1714 and the Electorate of Hanover from 1698 until his death in 1727. First monarch of the House of Hanover

Background imageHanover Collection: Henry Pelham, c1740, (c1884). Creator: Unknown

Henry Pelham, c1740, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Henry Pelham, c1740, (c1884). Henry Pelham (1694-1754) British Whig educated at Westminster School and Kings College, Cambridge

Background imageHanover Collection: Sir Robert Walpole, c1710, (c1884). Creator: Unknown

Sir Robert Walpole, c1710, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Sir Robert Walpole, c1710, (c1884). Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford, (1676-1745), Eton educated British Whig and Knight of the Garter regarded as the first Prime Minister of Great Britain

Background imageHanover Collection: Clothing during the Reign of George II 1760-1776, 1903, (1937). Creator: Sophie B Steel

Clothing during the Reign of George II 1760-1776, 1903, (1937). Creator: Sophie B Steel
Clothing during the Reign of George II 1760-1776, 1903, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan. [Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1937]

Background imageHanover Collection: Clothing during the Reign of George II 1750-1760, 1903, (1937). Creator: Sophie B Steel

Clothing during the Reign of George II 1750-1760, 1903, (1937). Creator: Sophie B Steel
Clothing during the Reign of George II 1750-1760, 1903, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan. [Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1937]

Background imageHanover Collection: Clothing during the Reign of George II 1735-1760, 1903, (1937). Creator: Sophie B Steel

Clothing during the Reign of George II 1735-1760, 1903, (1937). Creator: Sophie B Steel
Clothing during the Reign of George II 1735-1760, 1903, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan. [Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1937]

Background imageHanover Collection: Portrait of Mrs. Mary Faneuil of Boston, reign of George II, c1760, (1937). Creator: Unknown

Portrait of Mrs. Mary Faneuil of Boston, reign of George II, c1760, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Mrs. Mary Faneuil of Boston, reign of George II, c1760, (1937). Mary (Faneuil) Bethune (1732 - 1797) of Massachusetts

Background imageHanover Collection: Clothing during the Reigns of George I and II 1725-1745, 1903, (1937). Creator: Sophie B Steel

Clothing during the Reigns of George I and II 1725-1745, 1903, (1937). Creator: Sophie B Steel
Clothing during the Reigns of George I and II 1725-1745, 1903, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan




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"Hanover: A Tapestry of History and Royalty" Step into the charming town of Hanover, where history unfolds at every corner. Founded in 1770 by Eleazer Wheelock, Dartmouth College stands as a testament to the town's rich educational heritage. In 1816, Princess Charlotte and Prince Leopold graced Hanover with their presence, leaving an indelible mark on its royal legacy. The echoes of royalty continue to resonate through time as we delve into the lives of Princess Andrew of Greece and her daughters. Adorned in a satin gown crafted by Reville, elegance finds its home in Hanover. The Hayball family immortalized themselves through one of Sheffield's earliest photographs taken on the backsteps of 50 (later 112) Hanover Street in 1852. Traveling further back in time, an antique map reveals Prussia's grandeur while a map from 1895 showcases Hannover's geographical splendor. These maps unveil the intricate tapestry that has shaped this remarkable town. The entrance to Ashford Residential School in Surrey beckons students towards knowledge and growth. Education remains at the heart of Hanover's ethos since its inception centuries ago. Indulge your taste buds at The Chelsea Bun-House which opened its doors in 1810; it continues to tantalize visitors with delectable treats even today. This culinary gem is just one example of how traditions endure throughout generations. Princess Charlotte Augusta leaves her artistic imprint upon our minds through captivating portraits created by Henry Thomas Ryall and H Meyer during different periods in the nineteenth century. Her beauty transcends time, forever etched within these masterpieces. Lastly, we pay homage to George III—the monarch who reigned over Britain during significant moments captured within these historical hints—his influence resonates throughout Hanover like a gentle breeze whispering tales from yesteryears.