Higgins Collection (#12)

LIKE SHIPS UPON THE SEA, DRAWN BY SYDNEY HALL, 1883; What, do you know each
LIKE SHIPS UPON THE SEA, DRAWN BY SYDNEY HALL, 1883; " What, do you know each other?" asked Mr. Higgins

Like Ships Upon the Sea, Drawn by Sydney Hall from a Water-Colour Sketch by C. H
LIKE SHIPS UPON THE SEA, DRAWN BY SYDNEY HALL FROM A WATER-COLOUR SKETCH BY C. H. POINGDESTRE, 1883: " And this is Rome, is it?" exclaimed Mr

MARGARET SANGER (1879-1966). American birth control activist, sex educator, and nurse. Photograph, c1913

MARGARET SANGER (1879-1966). American leader of birth-control movement. The Higgins sisters: Ethel, Margaret, Nan and Mary

MARGARET SANGER (1879-1966). Margaret Higgins Sanger. American founder of the birth-control movement. With her children, Grant and Stuart, 1916

Avro From left: Roy Dobson, Sir John Higgins
Avro. From left: Roy Dobson, ?, Sir John Higgins, ?, H.A. Sam Brown, Chief Test Pilot; Frederick Basil Tomkins, Test Pilot and Roy Chadwick, Chief Designer

The International Chess Congress: Some Of The Chief Members Of The Liverpool Chess Club; Mr. Harris, Mr. B. Barber, Rev. H.h. Higgins, Mr. C.h. Cox, Mr. S. Wright, Mr. Formby, Mr. A

From Margaret Sangers Birth Control Review, 1918. Mrs. Poor Patient: If you re rich, the law don t count
CARTOON: BIRTH CONTROL. From Margaret Sangers Birth Control Review, 1918. Mrs. Poor Patient: If you re rich, the law don t count. Drawn by Lou Rogers

MARGUERITE HIGGINS (1920-1966). American journalist

At Piney Ridge by David Higgins. Date c1897

David Higgins. Date 189-?

Avoiding the Crush by Reginald Higgins
A man smoking a pipe and a young woman with a fashionable eton crop, studiously ignore each other and sit as far apart as possible on a row of deckchairs at a smart seaside resort

DISAPPOINTED BOY, 1957. Disappointed Brooklyn Dodgers fan, Stephen Cummings, age 5, looking at a sign explaining that the expected visit by Roy Campanella has been cancelled

The Modern Girl by Reginald E. Higgins
Sub-titled, Silk and shingle, the artist Reginald Higgins draws his favourite subject, the shorn and shingled modern 1920s girl

Squaring the Dance Circles by Reginald Higgins
A stylish 1920s couple are distracted from their dancing by an engrossing crossword puzzle, all the rage in 1925. The caption reads, " A word of five letters, beginning with C

Whitehall marked - Winnie of the War Office by Higgins
A fashionable young woman emerges from an office in Whitehall, London during World War One where she has been working, in place of men who are away fighting

The Mistletoe Man by Reginald Higgins
A winter scene showing an elegant woman in a luxuriously ostentious fox fur cape flirting with a mistletoe seller

To solve Londons car-garaging problem? A skyscraper Park
Illustration of a cross section of a proposed multi storey garage/ car park, designed by Eugene G. Higgins. It was designed in the style of a tower and could hold seven hundred cars

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"Higgins: A Snooker Legend and Literary Enigma" Higgins, a name that echoes through the halls of snooker history, conjures images of skill, precision, and sheer brilliance on the green baize. From Alex Higgins' mesmerizing cue action to his fiery temperament, this caption delves into the enigmatic world surrounding this iconic surname. Beyond the realm of snooker cues and chalk dust lies another dimension where words dance on paper. Reginald Higgins, an author known for his intriguing works such as "The Blue Stocking" and "Strange Incense, " weaves tales that transport readers to realms unknown. Intriguingly enough, there is no apparent connection between these two worlds apart from their shared surname. However, just like a perfectly executed break-off shot in snooker or a captivating twist in literature, life often surprises us with unexpected connections. As we explore further into the tapestry of time, we stumble upon significant moments etched in history. The year 1936 witnessed both Higgins' Fall - a remarkable Cocker Spaniel who stole hearts with its playful antics - and the grandeur of New York World's Fair where an aerial view showcased the majestic Unisphere in Queens. Delving deeper into cultural milestones brings us to George Bernard Shaw's timeless play "Pygmalion, " which debuted in 1914. This thought-provoking masterpiece challenges societal norms much like how Alex Higgins defied conventions within snooker circles. Speaking of defying norms, Salvador Dali himself graces our narrative alongside his pet ocelot Babou. Just as Dali pushed artistic boundaries with surrealism, so did Alex Higgins revolutionize snooker with his unorthodox playing style that captivated audiences worldwide. From stage costumes to soldiers' canteens serving bravery amidst chaos – each hint unravels yet another layer behind this multifaceted name.