Hardy Collection (#2)

H. M. S. Hardy
One of twenty ships in the Royal Navy K class of destroyers (previously designated as Acasta class). After service in World War One, the Hardy was sold for breaking up in 1921 Date: 1914

Icelandic Horse during winter in Iceland with typical winter coat. This traditional icelandic breed traces its origin back to the horses of the viking settlers during the middle ages

Horse, Icelandic Pony, adult, standing on snow, Snaefellsnes, Vesturland, Iceland, March

Domestic Cattle, Whitebred Shorthorn bull calf, standing in upland pasture, England, july

Domestic Sheep, Swaledale, ram, close-up of head, in pasture on hill farm, Cumbria, England, april

Mrs Florence Emily Hardy
Florence Emily Hardy, nee Dugdale, second wife of the novelist Thomas Hardy, pictured in 1914. Florence was Hardys secretary and herself a write of childrens books

Herdwick ewe on Steel Fell above Grasmere in the Lake district, UK
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The Fortune Teller, 1907 (oil on canvas)
658467 The Fortune Teller, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Heywood (1842-1933); 68.5x100.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fortune Teller. Heywood Hardy (1842-1933). Oil on canvas

A Puppy for My Lady, (oil on canvas)
659164 A Puppy for My Lady, (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Heywood (1842-1933); 25.4x68.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Puppy for My Lady. Heywood Hardy (1842-1933). Oil on canvas

MYTTON / SHORT CUT HOME
JOHN MYTTON To win a bet that he could outride a friend this eccentric squire took a short cut through a lake despite the fact he couldnt swim. Date: 1796 - 1834

Winter scene. Girls skating
4 girls in colourful winter outfits skating together. Artist Florence Hardy Date: 1906

Lady cricketer 1902
A strapping young woman wielding a bat when organised ladies cricket was still in its infancy. Artist: Dudley Hardy Date: 1902

The first authentic stage Tess
Photographs of the first production of Thomas Hardys own dramatic version of his novel Tess of the d Urbervilles on 26th November 1924 by the Hardy Players at the Corn Exchange, Dorchester

Skating on the ice

1st Baron Cozens-Hardy
Herbert Hardy Cozens-Hardy, 1st Baron Cozens-Hardy (1838 - 1920). British politician and Master of the Rolls from 1907 - 1918."

Flowers for the Millers Daughter by Florence Hardy
A young Dutch boy climbs the steps of a windmill to deliver a bouquet of flowers to a young millers daughter

At Eve I Bring Thee Roses by Florence Hardy
A young Dutch girl sits by a spinning wheel while her suitor peers through the window having presented her with a bouquet of red roses

Children Ice Skating by Florence Hardy
Two Strings to his bow. A young boy is ice skating with a girl on each arm looking blissfully content

Dutch Girl (Hardy)
A Dutch girl in traditional costume

Fell Ponys on Caudale Moor above Ambleside in the Lake District UK
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Exmoor pony grazing at Rare Breed Trust Cotswold Farm Park Temple Guiting near Stow on the Wold UK
MAB-580 Exmoor pony grazing Rare Breed Trust Cotswold Farm Park Temple Guiting near Stow on the Wold UK These are strong native British ponies descended from Celtic stock

AIDS sign in the village of Gimbii, Oromo country, Welega state, Ethiopia, Africa

Roof Top Pool in New Royal Bath, Thermae Bath Spa, Bath, Avon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

People doing early morning t ai chi exercises in the Huangpu Park on the Bund, Shanghai, China, Asia

Stiebel / Amies / Hartnell
VICTOR STIEBEL Together with two other great British couturiers, Norman Hartnell and Hardy Amies

England / Stinsford Church
STINSFORD, DORSET Stinsford Church, Dorset, where Thomas Hardy and his family are buried

Exmoor Pony, four adults, standing on snow covered heathland, used for conservation grazing, Ashdown Forest, East Sussex, England, february

Selling a Wife to highest bidder, UK, 1816 (engraving) 1816
533501 Selling a Wife to highest bidder, UK, 1816 (engraving) 1816.; (add.info.: Illegal, but done in Sheffield 1803 Brighton 1808)

The Funebral Cypress, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Funebral Cypress, 1850. The traveller who appears originally to have noticed the Funebral Cypress...was Sir George Staunton, when exploring China in the embassy of Lord Macartney...Subsequently

Hardy Patent Pick Co. mining tools 1890s
Selection of solid steel mining hand tools made by Hardy Patent Pick Co, in Sheffield. Date: 1890s

Red and white mountain laurel (Kalmia Latifolia) close-up

Yakut horses (Equus caballus) standing in snow, Berdigestyakh, Yakutia, East Siberia, Russia, March

Close-up of succulent plant

The Queens House Ghost on the Tulip Staircase Date: 1966

Florence Hardy and Family
Florence Hardy (1867-1957), artist and daughter of Thomas Bush Hardy, marine painter and sister of artist Dudley Hardy. This family photograph shows (left to right): sisters Dorothy, Edith

Sketch cover, Laurel & Hardy visit the UK
Legendary comedy double act, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy pictured in a train carriage on a visit to the UK in 1932 in which they appeared at the Empire in London and toured the North of England

Diana Lewis in Andy Hardy Meets Debutante (1940) wore this spring suit in navy wool designed by Dolly Tree. The gracefully flared skirt was topped by a snug-fitting jacket that buttoned to a V

A debutante Style designed by Dolly Tree for Diana Lewis in Andy Hardy Meets Debutante (1940) comprising a form-fitting gold lam evening gown Date: 1940

The death of Horatio Nelson - HMS Victory at Trafalgar
The death Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, 1st Duke of Bronte (1758-1805) belowdecks on The Victory, having been shot during the Battle of Trafalgar. 1805

Great Barrier Reef and Hardy Reef, Australia
Aerial images from a private charter helicopter over the Great Barrier Reef and Hardy Reef, Australia

Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies in Tess of the D Urbervilles, based on the novel by Thomas Hardy, at the Barnes Theatre, Richmond, SW London. 1925

Charge of the 16th Uhlans, 1902. Artist: Evelyn Stuart Hardy
Charge of the 16th Uhlans, 1902. The Battle of Mars-La-Tour was fought on 16 August 1870, during the Franco-Prussian War. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. I

Stan Laurel (1890-1965) and Oliver Hardy (1892-1957), 20th century. Laurel and Hardy became famous as comedians during the early half of the 20th century for their work in both silent

Suffragettes and Dog Cur Hardy. Suffragettes and a dog nicknamed Cur Hardy, a reference to Keir Hardie, the labour Politician and intimate friend of Sylvia Pankhurst. Date: circa 1908

We Care for Nobody, No Not We by Florence Hardy
Delightful postcard featuring three dancing children dressed in clown and Pierrot costumes

The Hardy Simplex road drill, Hardy Patent Pick Company, Sheffield

The Hardy Simplex, early 1900s

Laurel and Hardy Babes in Toyland cinema projection slide 1934

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"Hardy: A Timeless Duo and a Lasting Legacy" From their iconic slapstick comedy to their unforgettable on-screen chemistry, Laurel and they have become synonymous with laughter and entertainment. In this publicity still from the motion picture "Flying Deuces" in 1939, we catch a glimpse of the duo's enduring charm. Rewinding back to 1928, we find Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy sharing a humorous moment with a police officer in the silent film "Leave Them Laughing. " Their ability to bring joy through their comedic timing was unparalleled. Throughout their career, Laurel and Hardy left an indelible mark on cinema history. This photograph captures them side by side - Stan Laurel on the left, Oliver Hardy on the right - showcasing not only their physical contrast but also highlighting how they complemented each other perfectly. But beyond the world of entertainment lies another kind of hardiness - that of nature itself. Thomas Hardy's literary works transport us to Wessex, as depicted in this map. His stories reflect resilience amidst adversity, much like Admiral Nelson and Captain Hardy during Trafalgar. In George Marshall and Raymond Carey's film "Pack Up Your Troubles, " released in 1932, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy once again prove why they are beloved worldwide. Their hilarious antics brought smiles even during challenging times. Speaking of hardiness in nature, Dunster in Somerset stands as a testament to endurance throughout time. Just like these ancient walls withstand centuries of change, so do our memories of Laurel and Hardy endure through generations. As we delve into history further back with Big Business (1929), we witness yet another example of their comedic genius at play. The way they navigate chaos while selling Christmas trees is nothing short of pure brilliance. Finally, Primula Auricula reminds us that hardiness can manifest itself even within delicate beauty. Much like this flower bred by fashion designer Sir Edwin "Hardy" Amies, Laurel and Hardy's impact on popular culture remains timeless.