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Kate Collection (#11)

"Kate: A Journey Through Strength, Art, and Resilience" In the world of Atlas and Vulcana music hall strongmen and strongwomen

Background imageKate Collection: Music sheet cover for Down Went the Captain

Music sheet cover for Down Went the Captain, with words by Frederick Bowyer and music by Kate Royle, who was also the singer of the song

Background imageKate Collection: Terry Kates / Speare

Terry Kates / Speare
English actress in the role of Queen Katherine in Shakespeares King Henry VIII

Background imageKate Collection: Robbing the Orchard by Louis Wain

Robbing the Orchard by Louis Wain
An unusual illustration by Louis Wain, more usually known for his cat drawings, showing a group of children stealing apples from an orchard

Background imageKate Collection: Kate Carney / E Pyke

Kate Carney / E Pyke
KATE CARNEY Music hall entertainer, best known for her cockney songs

Background imageKate Collection: Kate Sargeantson / Players

Kate Sargeantson / Players
Kate Sargeantson or Sergeantson Actress

Background imageKate Collection: 1884 Greenaway Calendar

1884 Greenaway Calendar
An 1884 calendar by Kate Greenaway

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Kate Greenaway
KATE GREENAWAY artist of childrens books

Background imageKate Collection: Humpty Dumpty (Kate G. )

Humpty Dumpty (Kate G. )
Humpty Dumpty, depicted sitting on a wall, previous to the great fall which, unbeknownst to him, is about to occur any moment now

Background imageKate Collection: Girls and Boys (Kate G)

Girls and Boys (Kate G)
Girls and boys, come out and play, the moon doth shine as bright as day... leave your supper and lave your sleep

Background imageKate Collection: Greenaway Calendar 1899

Greenaway Calendar 1899
An 1899 Kate Greenaway calendar showing twelve young women responding to changes in the weather

Background imageKate Collection: Kate Santley

Kate Santley
KATE SANTLEY actress and theatre manager, sister of singer Charles Santley

Background imageKate Collection: KATE FOX

KATE FOX
CATHERINE (KATE) FOX [Mrs Jencken] pioneer spiritualist who later admitted cheating, then withdrew her admission

Background imageKate Collection: Ride a Cock-Horse / Kate G

Ride a Cock-Horse / Kate G
Ride a Cock-Horse/Kate G

Background imageKate Collection: Hush a Bye Baby (Kate G)

Hush a Bye Baby (Kate G)
A baby sleeps in its cradle among the apple blossom, unaware of the danger that at any moment the bough may break, in which case down will go cradle and baby and all

Background imageKate Collection: Kate Greenaway, illustrator of childrens books

Kate Greenaway, illustrator of childrens books
Kate (Catherine) Greenaway (1846-1901), English illustrator of childrens books, and writer

Background imageKate Collection: Scene from Shakespeares Taming of the Shrew

Scene from Shakespeares Taming of the Shrew
A scene from Shakespeares comedy, The Taming of the Shrew (Act IV, Scene i), in which Petruchio insists that the food isn t good enough for poor hungry Kate to eat




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"Kate: A Journey Through Strength, Art, and Resilience" In the world of Atlas and Vulcana music hall strongmen and strongwomen, Kate stood tall as a force to be reckoned with. Her unwavering determination and physical prowess captivated audiences at every performance. From her unforgettable role in Hay Fever, by Noel Coward, at the Gaiety Theatre in Hastings to her mesmerizing self-portrait captured by Kate Carew, she left an indelible mark on the art world. But Kate's talents extended beyond the stage. In "Another Derby Derby?" she showcased her love for horse racing while capturing the essence of this thrilling sport through her lens. And in Ethel Levey's portrait by Kate Carew, we see a glimpse of their deep connection as two powerful women supporting each other's dreams. During World War I, Kate demonstrated her unwavering patriotism through her poignant portrait of Anne Page Croft donning a Red Cross uniform. It served as a reminder that even amidst chaos and conflict, compassion prevails. As P Peeped into it, Victorian motherhood came alive before our eyes through Kate's lens. The Polhill-Turner family became immortalized in time—a testament to love and strength passed down from one generation to another. Fighting for what she believed in was second nature to Nancy Woodforde. This late 18th-early 19th-century trailblazer paved the way for future generations with resilience etched into every stroke of Samuel Woodforde's brush. When society tried to confine her spirit behind bars, Kate Meyrick emerged stronger than ever upon release from prison—her artistic voice unyielding against oppression. And who could forget The Great Athelda? This music hall strongwoman defied societal norms with every feat of strength performed under those bright lights—a symbol of empowerment for all women striving for greatness.