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Harold Collection (#2)

"Harold: A Tapestry of Hope, Triumphs, and Tragedies" In the grand tapestry of history, Harold stands as a symbol of hope and resilience

Background imageHarold Collection: English King Harold lies dead at the Battle of Hastings during the Norman Invasion of 1066

English King Harold lies dead at the Battle of Hastings during the Norman Invasion of 1066. Depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry

Background imageHarold Collection: Bas de Soie by Harold Earnshaw

Bas de Soie by Harold Earnshaw
An elegant girl in a swimming costume chases gracefully after a small terrier dog who has run away with her head scarf on the beach, an essential part of the 1920s swimwear look. Date: 1927

Background imageHarold Collection: TITANIC: HAROLD BRIDE. Second wireless operator of the Titanic

TITANIC: HAROLD BRIDE. Second wireless operator of the Titanic, effectively dealt with a man who tried to steal
TITANIC: HAROLD BRIDE. Second wireless operator of the " Titanic, " effectively dealt with a man who tried to steal the first-operators life belt

Background imageHarold Collection: SISLER, RUTH & COBB, 1924. American professional baseball players George Sisler

SISLER, RUTH & COBB, 1924. American professional baseball players George Sisler, Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb, photographed at the opening game of the World Series between the New York Giants

Background imageHarold Collection: Conservative party television team

Conservative party television team
The Conservative Party television team and some election posters for the General Election of 8th October 1959. The Conservatives broadcast five television programmes of 15 or 20 minutes each starting

Background imageHarold Collection: Harold Macmillan addressing the Conservative Party Conferenc

Harold Macmillan addressing the Conservative Party Conferenc
Photograph showing (Maurice) Harold Macmillan (1894-1986) delivering his speech to the Conservative Party conference at Scarborough, Yorkshire, 15th October 1960

Background imageHarold Collection: Cecilia Leitch in match against Harold Hilton, Walton Heath

Cecilia Leitch in match against Harold Hilton, Walton Heath
Charlotte Cecilia Pitcairn Leitch (13 April 1891 ? 16 September 1977), often known as Cecil - British amateur golfer. She was born in Silloth, Cumberland, England

Background imageHarold Collection: Harold Maurice Abrahams, CBE, (15 December 1899 - 14 January 1978

Harold Maurice Abrahams, CBE, (15 December 1899 - 14 January 1978), British athlete of Jewish origin, educated at Repton and Caius College, Cambridge

Background imageHarold Collection: Drawing by Harold Auerbach, Olten, Switzerland

Drawing by Harold Auerbach, Olten, Switzerland
Pen and ink drawing by Harold Auerbach, Olten, Solothurn, Switzerland, April 1910. Date: 1910

Background imageHarold Collection: Comedy Theatre, Panton Street, London

Comedy Theatre, Panton Street, London
The Comedy Theatre (now the Harold Pinter Theatre) on the corner of Panton Street and Oxendon Street, in Londons West End. The Crime of Margaret Foley is playing. Date: 1947

Background imageHarold Collection: W. M. Woodfull struck by a cricket ball, Melbourne Cricket Gr

W. M. Woodfull struck by a cricket ball, Melbourne Cricket Gr
Photograph of William Maldon Woodfull (1897-1965), the Victoria and Australia cricketer, just after he had been struck by a cricket ball bowled by Harold Larwood in the match between the MCC

Background imageHarold Collection: Coin of Edward & Harold

Coin of Edward & Harold
Coins of Edward the Confessor and Harold II

Background imageHarold Collection: Hatcher Levitates

Hatcher Levitates
A F Hatcher, about whom little is known, levitates at a seance, holding a luminous tambourine enabling photographer Harold T Brown to focus his Kodak correctly

Background imageHarold Collection: Battle of Stamford Bridg

Battle of Stamford Bridg
BATTLE OF STAMFORD BRIDGE Harald Godwinson (Harold, king of England) defeats invading Norwegians under Harald Haardraade

Background imageHarold Collection: Events / Britain / Norman

Events / Britain / Norman
King Edward the Confessor sends Harold, earl of Wessex, to confirm to William, duke of Normandy, that he will succeed him on the English throne

Background imageHarold Collection: Anglos Saxon ship with sail from the era before the Norman invasion, 11th century

Anglos Saxon ship with sail from the era before the Norman invasion, 11th century
FLO4702366 Anglos Saxon ship with sail from the era before the Norman invasion, 11th century, and a boat used by Harold Earl of Kent similar to one used by King Alfred

Background imageHarold Collection: Harold II (c1022-1066) Nominated as his successor as King of Angles

Harold II (c1022-1066) Nominated as his successor as King of Angles and Saxons by Edward the Confessor
533568 Harold II (c1022-1066) Nominated as his successor as King of Angles and Saxons by Edward the Confessor. Harold killed by Norman arrow at Battle of Hastings 1066

Background imageHarold Collection: Wagner Twin Tri Pacer NX932A

Wagner Twin Tri Pacer NX932A. A twin-engined Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer, powered by two 125hp Lycoming engines, converted by Harold Wagner, who flew it about 100 hrs then reverted to single engine

Background imageHarold Collection: The death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings, 1066, (1944). Creator: Unknown

The death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings, 1066, (1944). Creator: Unknown
The death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings, 1066, (1944). The Latin reads: Harold Rex Interfectus Est - King Harold is killed

Background imageHarold Collection: LAST TANGO

LAST TANGO
models: Gustavo Valenzuela & Miarca Tang - muah: Wilma Ros - Fotografie & editing: Tom Baetsen.. Tom Baetsen - xlix.nl

Background imageHarold Collection: Comic postcard, Plump woman and thin man in a rowing boat Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump woman and thin man in a rowing boat Date: 20th century

Background imageHarold Collection: Music Cover, Over the Rainbow (The Wizard of Oz)

Music Cover, Over the Rainbow (The Wizard of Oz)
Music cover, Over the Rainbow (The Wizard of Oz), Judy Garland, words by E Y Harburg, music by Harold Arlen. 1939

Background imageHarold Collection: Harolds Club at night, Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, USA

Harolds Club at night, Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, USA
Harolds Club at night with its giant ceramic mural, Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, USA, with the Reno Club on the right. Date: 1949

Background imageHarold Collection: Club Row at night, Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, USA

Club Row at night, Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, USA. Date: 1940s

Background imageHarold Collection: Prime Ministers of Great Britain

Prime Ministers of Great Britain
Winston Churchill, James Callaghan, John Major, Harold Macmillan, Tony Blair, Harold Wilson, Alec Douglas Hume, Gordon Brown, Ted Heath, Margaret Thatcher - Prime Ministers of Great Britain

Background imageHarold Collection: Woman on a Bed, c. 1912-3 (oil on canvas)

Woman on a Bed, c. 1912-3 (oil on canvas)
658002 Woman on a Bed, c.1912-3 (oil on canvas) by Gilman, Harold (1876-1919); 35.5x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman on a Bed. Harold Gilman (1876-1919). Oil on canvas

Background imageHarold Collection: A striking view of Waltham Abbey, Essex, England, showing the square battlements of

A striking view of Waltham Abbey, Essex, England, showing the square battlements of King Harolds noble minster, which dominates this little town, on the Hertfordshire border. Date: 11th century

Background imageHarold Collection: Huntman UFO at Escondido, California, 1956

Huntman UFO at Escondido, California, 1956
At Escondido, California, Harold Huntman saw and was fortunately able to photograph this flying saucer which he estimated as 60 metres in diameter. Date: 10th July 1956

Background imageHarold Collection: Harolds oath of fealty to Duke William of Normandy

Harolds oath of fealty to Duke William of Normandy
Allegedly after being shipwrecked on the French coast in 1064 (a date highly disputed amongst historians), The Bayeux Tapestry, and other Norman sources

Background imageHarold Collection: Children play outside the old Gannex factory in Elland

Children play outside the old Gannex factory in Elland, Yorkshire, England. The waterproof Gannex raincoats became fashion icons after being worn by British Prime Minister Harold Wilson

Background imageHarold Collection: From left: Test pilots Joseph Harold ?Jimmy? Orrell and?

From left: Test pilots Joseph Harold ?Jimmy? Orrell and?
From left: Test pilots Joseph Harold ?Jimmy? Orrell and Sydney Albert ?Bill? Thorn with Avro?s chief designer, Roy Chadwick, alongside Avro Tudor 2, G-ASSU, March 1946. Date: 1946

Background imageHarold Collection: The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined

The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined, 1070 (wool embroidery on linen)
XCF115624 The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined, 1070 (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Background imageHarold Collection: Harold LLoyd early 1900s

Harold LLoyd early 1900s

Background imageHarold Collection: RMS Titanic, Harold Cottam Collection photograh

RMS Titanic, Harold Cottam Collection photograh
RMS. TITANIC. THE HAROLD COTTAM COLLECTION: A superb oversize press photograph taken on the deck of Carpathia showing Harold wearing the suit he wore to the American Inquiry with a Carpathia lifeboat

Background imageHarold Collection: RMS Titanic, Harold Cottam Collection, Marconi envelope

RMS Titanic, Harold Cottam Collection, Marconi envelope
RMS TITANIC. THE HAROLD COTTOM COLLECTION: A red Marconi gram envelope on which Harold has written his name and address. Harold Thos Cottam, The Stone yard, Church Street, Southwell, England

Background imageHarold Collection: RMS Titanic Harold Cottam Collection, photograph

RMS Titanic Harold Cottam Collection, photograph
RMS TITANIC THE HAROLD COTTAM COLLECTION: An exceptional formal portrait of Harold in his Marconi uniform, signed in pencil on reverse HT Cottam. 5.5ins x 7.5ins

Background imageHarold Collection: RMS Titanic, Harold Cottam Collection gold pocket watch)

RMS Titanic, Harold Cottam Collection gold pocket watch)
RMS TITANIC. THE HAROLD COTTAM COLLECTION: Hallmarked 9ct Gold Waltham gentleman's hunter pocket watch engraved Presented to Mr. Harold T

Background imageHarold Collection: Harold Turner, ballet dancer in Casse Noisette

Harold Turner, ballet dancer in Casse Noisette (Nutcracker), The Vic-Wells Ballet, supplement to The Dancing Times, December 1937 Date: 1937

Background imageHarold Collection: Comin In On A Wing And A Prayer

Comin In On A Wing And A Prayer
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for Coming In On A Wing And A Prayer, words by Harold Adamson, music by Jimmy McHugh. The image shows a British plane in flight. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageHarold Collection: Large Letter Name card - Harold

Large Letter Name card - Harold'. Date: circa 1905

Background imageHarold Collection: RMS Titanic, table of English composer Archibald Joyce

RMS Titanic, table of English composer Archibald Joyce
An important piece of musical and Titanic history, a late 19th/early 20th century oak barley twist gateleg table on which the composer and ?English Waltz King? Archibald Joyce (1873)

Background imageHarold Collection: Harold Redpath

Harold Redpath
Caricature of Harold Redpath by Philippe Ledoux Date: circa 1930

Background imageHarold Collection: Harold Knight RA, artist

Harold Knight RA, artist
Caricature of Harold Knight RA, artist, by Philippe Ledoux Date: circa 1930

Background imageHarold Collection: Fashionable Event

Fashionable Event
An illustration which shows a number of people attending a fashionable event, the main focus is drawn on the central lady looking purposefully over her shoulder. Date: circa 1939

Background imageHarold Collection: Rowntree & Co Advertisement

Rowntree & Co Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for Rowntree & Co. Ltd, the image shows a young lady from behind, enjoying tea and coffee with two gentlemen opposite. Date: circa 1939

Background imageHarold Collection: Sarisberie Kingston Hill

Sarisberie Kingston Hill
A photograph of a house named Sarisberie at Kingston Hill, Surrey, designed by architect Harold Edward Moss. Date: circa 1922

Background imageHarold Collection: Cecilia Leitch vs Harold Hilton, 1910

Cecilia Leitch vs Harold Hilton, 1910
This photograph portrays Charlotte Cecilia Pitcairn Leitch, mid swing, as she competes against Harold Hilton at a golfing tournament

Background imageHarold Collection: Grenadier Guards, Sergeant and Drummer in State dress

Grenadier Guards, Sergeant and Drummer in State dress Date: 1915




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"Harold: A Tapestry of Hope, Triumphs, and Tragedies" In the grand tapestry of history, Harold stands as a symbol of hope and resilience. From the tender embrace between Jesus and children to the epic Battle of Hastings depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry, his story weaves together moments that shaped our world. As Wilkin captured the intensity of the Battle of Hastings in his artwork K021254, Harold Abrahams sprinted into victory at the 1924 Olympics' 100m race. These triumphs showcased human potential and inspired generations to reach for greatness. Yet it was King Harold II, also known as Harold Godwinson, who faced immense challenges during his reign. Labour Party election posters and television speakers echoed with promises for a better future under his leadership. Amidst war's chaos, Hs Power's painting portrayed artillery and horses at Ypres during World War I. It reminds us that even in times of darkness, heroes like Harold Larwood emerged on cricket fields with their unwavering determination. Stephen Wards' sketches immortalized celebrities from an era marked by cultural shifts - a testament to how art can capture society's essence. But just as Mr Micawber made Punch in Charles Dickens' David Copperfield novel, fate dealt its cruel blow with an arrow through King Harold's eye on the Bayeux Tapestry. The Battle of Hastings J960036 serves as a poignant reminder that no matter how valiantly one fights or strives for progress; destiny often has its own plans. Yet through these snapshots from history emerges a tale that transcends time - one where hope persists despite adversity. Harold may be but a name etched in historical records; however, he represents all those who dared to dream big amidst life's uncertainties. His legacy invites us to reflect on our own journeys - reminding us that within each thread lies untapped potential waiting to be unraveled.