John Ridd Collection

She stayed there for one moment only, from Lorna Doone pub
3949434 She stayed there for one moment only, from Lorna Doone pub.by W & R Chambers Ltd, 1921 (colour litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

"You old villain"cried my mother, from Lorna Doone pub
3949432 " You old villain" cried my mother, from Lorna Doone pub.by W & R Chambers Ltd, 1921 (colour litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; English

"As mad as a March hare"said I, from Lorna Doone pub
3949429 " As mad as a March hare" said I, from Lorna Doone pub.by W & R Chambers Ltd, 1921 (colour litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; English

I beheld the loveliest sight, 1939 (colour litho)
1122755 I beheld the loveliest sight, 1939 (colour litho) by Sewell, William (1804-74); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lorna Doone published by George Harrap & Company 1939); English

"Now I may cry as much as I like", from Lorna Doone pub
3949428 " Now I may cry as much as I like", from Lorna Doone pub.by W & R Chambers Ltd, 1921 (colour litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; English

Breathe three times, from Lorna Doone pub. by W & R Chambers Ltd, 1921 (colour litho)
3949430 Breathe three times, from Lorna Doone pub.by W & R Chambers Ltd, 1921 (colour litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

God sake, John Ridd, God sake, dear boy, put un down (colour litho)
973850 God sake, John Ridd, God sake, dear boy, put un down (colour litho) by Millar, Addison Thomas (1850-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: God sake, John Ridd, God sake, dear boy, put un down)

Now behold the end of that; John Ridd mark the end of it (colour litho)
973847 Now behold the end of that; John Ridd mark the end of it (colour litho) by Millar, Addison Thomas (1850-1913); Private Collection; (add.info)

All this while the fearful woman was coming near, from Lorna Doone pub
3949425 All this while the fearful woman was coming near, from Lorna Doone pub.by W & R Chambers Ltd, 1921 (colour litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; English

"Ye two fools"he said, 1939 (colour litho)
1122759 " Ye two fools" he said, 1939 (colour litho) by Sewell, William (1804-74); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lorna Doone published by George Harrap & Company 1939); English

She managed to get into my arms, although they could not hold me, from Lorna Doone pub
3949435 She managed to get into my arms, although they could not hold me, from Lorna Doone pub.by W & R Chambers Ltd, 1921 (colour litho) by Browne

And so she went to mothers heart, from Lorna Doone pub
3949431 And so she went to mothers heart, from Lorna Doone pub.by W & R Chambers Ltd, 1921 (colour litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

"Now am I to your liking cousin?", from Lorna Doone pub
3949427 " Now am I to your liking cousin?", from Lorna Doone pub.by W & R Chambers Ltd, 1921 (colour litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; English

"Master Ridd, are you mad?", from Lorna Doone pub
3949426 " Master Ridd, are you mad?", from Lorna Doone pub.by W & R Chambers Ltd, 1921 (colour litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Antique photo of paintings: Couple in nature
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"John Ridd: A Tale of Love, Courage, and Endurance" In the quaint village of Lorna Doone, a momentous encounter unfolded at the renowned Lorna Doone pub. Amidst the lively atmosphere, she appeared - a vision of beauty that took John Ridd's breath away. "I beheld the loveliest sight, " he whispered to himself in awe. But fate had its own plans as their paths intertwined. With fiery determination, John's mother confronted him at the pub with an exclamation of disbelief, "You old villain. " Her words echoed through the room but failed to deter his infatuation. As whispers filled the air about his newfound love interest, John couldn't help but acknowledge his own madness for her. "As mad as a March hare, " he chuckled softly amidst curious glances from fellow patrons. Their connection grew stronger against all odds. In one tender moment, she sought solace in his arms despite their inability to hold each other tightly. Overwhelmed by emotion, she exclaimed with relief and vulnerability, "Now I may cry as much as I like. " Yet challenges awaited them on this tumultuous journey. Encountering danger and treachery along the way only fueled their determination to be together. Through it all, they found strength in each other's embrace - even when circumstances seemed impossible. With every step forward came moments that tested their resolve; yet they never faltered nor lost faith in their love's endurance. "God sake, John Ridd. God sake dear boy put un down, " cried out those who doubted them – unaware that nothing could break their bond. The weight of destiny bore down upon them relentlessly until finally reaching its climax – marked by an unforgettable confrontation where choices were made and lives forever changed. "Now behold the end of that; John Ridd mark the end of it, " whispered fate itself into John's ear. Amidst the chaos, a fearless woman emerged, drawing closer with each passing moment.