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Kenneth Collection (#5)

"Kenneth: A Life Full of Adventures and Discoveries" Step into the extraordinary life of Kenneth, a man who embraced every opportunity that came his way

Background imageKenneth Collection: Thomas Chalmers, leader of the Free Church of Scotland, (1893). Artist: W Roffe

Thomas Chalmers, leader of the Free Church of Scotland, (1893). Artist: W Roffe
Thomas Chalmers, leader of the Free Church of Scotland, (1893). Chalmers (1780-1847) was the first Moderator of the Free Church of Scotland after it was established in 1843

Background imageKenneth Collection: Advert for Kenneth Durward outdoor wear 1915

Advert for Kenneth Durward outdoor wear 1915
Kenneth Durward, sporting and speciality tailor. Variety of outdoor clothing for men. 1915

Background imageKenneth Collection: Sallyport Hotel, Portsmouth

Sallyport Hotel, Portsmouth
Reception of the Sallyport Hotel, Portsmouth, where Lieutenant Commander Lionel Kenneth Phillip Buster Crabb (1909-1956) stayed on the night of 18/19 April 1956

Background imageKenneth Collection: Ernest Howard

Ernest Howard
ERNEST HOWARD SHEPARD (1879 - 1976), English artist and cartoonist, best known for his illustrations to books by a Milne and Kenneth Grahame

Background imageKenneth Collection: Kenneth Clarke Mp

Kenneth Clarke Mp
KENNETH CLARKE Conservative MP Date: 1940 -

Background imageKenneth Collection: New wing of the Baltic Exchange, London - Unique Moving Wall

New wing of the Baltic Exchange, London - Unique Moving Wall
New wing of the Baltic Exchange, London with its unique Moving Wall opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Date: 1956

Background imageKenneth Collection: South Africa - Near North Bridge, Potchefstroom

South Africa - Near North Bridge, Potchefstroom
Near North Bridge, Potchefstroom, near Klerksdorp, Dr Kenneth Kaunda, North West, South Africa. Date: 1910s

Background imageKenneth Collection: Kenneth Howard

Kenneth Howard
Hon Kenneth Howard (1845 -1903), Civil servant; son of 2nd Earl of Effingham. Caption Dear Boy! Date: 1892

Background imageKenneth Collection: 2nd Bahamas Boy Scouts Rugby Team

2nd Bahamas Boy Scouts Rugby Team
The 2nd Bahamas Boy Scouts Rugby Team, 1929-1930. Seated (left to right): Leonard Roberts, Fred Smith, Edison Russell, Aubrey Taylor, George Roberts, Mark Pritchard, Peter Cole, Howard Johnson

Background imageKenneth Collection: Vicar of Orford Church, Aldeburgh Festival 1961

Vicar of Orford Church, Aldeburgh Festival 1961
The Revd. Kenneth Sherlock, vicar of Orford Church and Janette Miller watching rehearsals of Noyes Fludde by Benjamin Britten during the 1961 Aldeburgh Festival. Date: 1961

Background imageKenneth Collection: Rainaway Conduit Coat

Rainaway Conduit Coat
The Rainaway Conduit Coat at Kenneth Durward s. It is 48 inches long and cut with a very deep sleeve; it is an ideal coat for motoring and absolutely waterproof

Background imageKenneth Collection: A page of adverts from The Tatler, dated 22nd July 1914

A page of adverts from The Tatler, dated 22nd July 1914
A page of advertisements from The Tatler, dated 22nd July 1914. D.H Evans adjustable ninon Motor Veil, life assurance policy from The Standard Life Company

Background imageKenneth Collection: Demetra Vaka, Greek-born author

Demetra Vaka, Greek-born author
Demetra Vaka (1877-1946), Greek-born author, emigrated to USA in 1894, married the writer and journalist Kenneth Brown. Her new book, A Child of the Orient, was published in 1914. Date: 1914

Background imageKenneth Collection: Advert for Kenneth Durward sports suits 1934

Advert for Kenneth Durward sports suits 1934
The KD sports suit for comfort and distinction.. The house of Durward has long studied the needs of the out-of doors man. KD sports suit is eloquent, not only of style, quality and fine tailoring

Background imageKenneth Collection: Advert for Kenneth Durward raincoats 1928

Advert for Kenneth Durward raincoats 1928
Water-resistant and lightweight coat for men and women. 1928

Background imageKenneth Collection: James Kenneth Stephen

James Kenneth Stephen
JAMES KENNETH STEPHEN writer, known for his light verse Date: 1859 - 1892

Background imageKenneth Collection: Kenneth Earl Seaforth

Kenneth Earl Seaforth
KENNETH MACKENZIE, earl of SEAFORTH Colonel of a highland regiment, known as the Seaforth Highlanders. Date: circa 1780

Background imageKenneth Collection: Boy Organist

Boy Organist
Kenneth Lyer, a boy organist. Date: early 1930s

Background imageKenneth Collection: POSTER, c1940. Yes, of course, ring up the capacity office about it. Poster by Fougasse

POSTER, c1940. Yes, of course, ring up the capacity office about it. Poster by Fougasse, c1940

Background imageKenneth Collection: LONDON: UNDERGROUND, 1944. Please let passengers off the car first - after all

LONDON: UNDERGROUND, 1944. Please let passengers off the car first - after all, one of them might be you! Poster by Fougasse promoting proper etiquette on the London Underground, 1944

Background imageKenneth Collection: VAN VECHTEN: PORTRAIT, 1942. Portrait of Kenneth McTeer, by Carl Van Vechten, 1942

VAN VECHTEN: PORTRAIT, 1942. Portrait of Kenneth McTeer, by Carl Van Vechten, 1942

Background imageKenneth Collection: The Conway, Liverpool and the Mauretania

The Conway, Liverpool and the Mauretania. Shoesmith, Kenneth Denton 1890 - 1939

Background imageKenneth Collection: Passing Harland & Wolffs, Approaching Donegall Quay - Royal

Passing Harland & Wolffs, Approaching Donegall Quay - Royal
Passing Harland & Wolff s, Approaching Donegall Quay (Royal Yacht Victoria & Albert taking George V and Queen Mary to the Opening of Northern Ireland Parliament). Shoesmith, Kenneth Denton 1890 - 1939

Background imageKenneth Collection: P & O Express Mail Steamer strathmore

P & O Express Mail Steamer strathmore
P & O Express Mail Steamer Strathmore. Shoesmith, Kenneth Denton 1890 - 1939

Background imageKenneth Collection: The Harbour of Piraeus, Athens

The Harbour of Piraeus, Athens. Shoesmith, Kenneth Denton 1890 - 1939

Background imageKenneth Collection: Venice, Santa Maria della Salute Night

Venice, Santa Maria della Salute Night
Venice, Santa Maria della Salute (Night). Shoesmith, Kenneth Denton 1890 - 1939

Background imageKenneth Collection: Ships in a Mediterranean Harbour, probably Algiers

Ships in a Mediterranean Harbour, probably Algiers (1918). Shoesmith, Kenneth Denton 1890 - 1939. Date: 1918

Background imageKenneth Collection: A Harbour by Sunset

A Harbour by Sunset (1913). Shoesmith, Kenneth Denton 1890 - 1939. Date: 1913

Background imageKenneth Collection: Tangier the Flower Seller

Tangier the Flower Seller
Tangier - the Flower Seller. Shoesmith, Kenneth Denton 1890-1939

Background imageKenneth Collection: Royal Yacht at Cowes

Royal Yacht at Cowes. Shoesmith, Kenneth Denton 1890-1939

Background imageKenneth Collection: Cranes, Baker Street

Cranes, Baker Street. Shoesmith, Kenneth Denton 1890 - 1939

Background imageKenneth Collection: Study of a Working Horse, Thomas Sidney Cooper, 1803-1902, British

Study of a Working Horse, Thomas Sidney Cooper, 1803-1902, British

Background imageKenneth Collection: EDWARD RICKENBACKER (1890-1973). American aviator. Officers of the 94th Aero Pursuit Squadron

EDWARD RICKENBACKER (1890-1973). American aviator. Officers of the 94th Aero Pursuit Squadron: Lieutenants Rickenbacker and Douglas Campbell and Captain Kenneth Marr

Background imageKenneth Collection: Autumn

Autumn in Ashdown Forest, East Sussex, circa 1950. (Photo by Kenneth Rittener/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageKenneth Collection: Autumn Forest

Autumn Forest
The faint autumn sun illuminates ferns and leaves in a wood, circa 1950. (Photo by Kenneth Rittener/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageKenneth Collection: Autumn Frost

Autumn Frost
Fallen oak leaves touched with autumn frost lying on the ground, circa 1950. (Photo by Kenneth Rittener/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageKenneth Collection: Autumn Leaves

Autumn Leaves
A red carpet of fallen Rhus leaves in a Dundori garden, Kenya, circa 1950. (Photo by Kenneth Rittener/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageKenneth Collection: RAeS Branches Conference at Halton - 13th May 1972

RAeS Branches Conference at Halton - 13th May 1972
RAeS Branches Conference at Halton, 13 May 1972. From left: G.M. Moss, Gp Capt E.J. Holdon, Dr Kenneth Graham Wilkinson, CEng, FRAeS, RAeS President 1972-1973 and Gp Capt R.O

Background imageKenneth Collection: Dr Kenneth Graham Wilkinson CEng FRAeS (1917-1998)

Dr Kenneth Graham Wilkinson CEng FRAeS (1917-1998)
Dr Kenneth Graham Wilkinson, CEng, FRAeS, 1917-1998, RAeS President 1972-1973, md Rolls-Royce and former chief engineer, BEA. Date: 1917

Background imageKenneth Collection: At the memorial for the pioneer flyers

At the memorial for the pioneer flyers trained at Wright Brothers Field. 19 August 1940. From left: Capt Kenneth Whiting, General Inspector of Naval Aircraft, Eastern Division; Col E.A

Background imageKenneth Collection: Water Vole (Arvicola terrestris), also known as the Black Water Rat. This animal

Water Vole (Arvicola terrestris), also known as the Black Water Rat. This animal is the Ratty of the childrens classic The Wind in the Willows, Kenneth Grahame, (London)

Background imageKenneth Collection: Scrum Back Chat, by Fougasse

Scrum Back Chat, by Fougasse
Put the ball down, blast you, Sir! I haven t got it, blast you, Sir! Well, you had it last, blast you, Sir! Full colour humorous illustration by Fougasse aka Cyril Kenneth Bird (1887-1965)

Background imageKenneth Collection: Suenos Stones - Forres

Suenos Stones - Forres
Suenos Stone - A Scottish Pictish Standing Stone at Forres, Scotland. The largest surving standing stone of its type in Scotland

Background imageKenneth Collection: Boy reading at the fireside

Boy reading at the fireside
Silhouette illustration from Dream Days by Kenneth Grahame. Artist:Ernest Shepherd Date: 1930

Background imageKenneth Collection: Meeting their Match by Fougasse

Meeting their Match by Fougasse
Humorous illustration by Fougasse (Cyril Kenneth Bird) showing a group ins small touring car hemmed in a traffic jam between large coaches and buses ferrying spectators to a match

Background imageKenneth Collection: Remains of Hawker and Grieves Sopwith

Remains of Hawker and Grieves Sopwith
The remains of the Sopwith aeroplane Atlantic (picked up in the Mid Atlantic) from the ill-fated attempt to cross the Atlantic Ocean by Harry George Hawker and Kenneth Mackenzie Grieve

Background imageKenneth Collection: Proudest Moment by Fougasse

Proudest Moment by Fougasse
The Proudest Moment of his Life by Fougasse (Cyril Kenneth Bird 1887-1965). A small man, profoundly embarrassed, sits at the head of a table at a company or club dinner in his honour as everyone

Background imageKenneth Collection: The White House Refectory

The White House Refectory. Date: circa 1958




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"Kenneth: A Life Full of Adventures and Discoveries" Step into the extraordinary life of Kenneth, a man who embraced every opportunity that came his way. From his early days at Walton Heath Golf Club in 1932, where he honed his skills on the lush greens, to St Leonards-on-Sea in East Sussex, where he found solace amidst the grandeur of Marine Court. During Bob-a-Job Week, Kenneth fearlessly took on challenges with enthusiasm and determination. But it was his encounter with the legendary Loch Ness Monster that truly captured his adventurous spirit and left him forever fascinated by its mystery. As Flight Lieutenant K. H. F Letford, DFO, Kenneth soared through the skies with unwavering bravery during London's darkest hours in 1944. His voice echoed through Underground stations as he urged passengers to stand on the right side of escalators for safety. Embarking on RMS Cardiganshire from Port Said marked another chapter in Kenneth's journey. The majestic RMS Carinthia Ocean Liner became his temporary home as he sailed towards new horizons filled with anticipation. Inspired by Titanic's tragic tale, "A Night to Remember, " Kenneth understood how fleeting life could be. He cherished each moment and sought out thrilling experiences like witnessing a flying saucer firsthand – an encounter immortalized on a captivating book cover titled "The Flying Saucer As I Saw It. " Intrigued by history's wonders, Kenneth marveled at Byzantine architecture while exploring Daphni's enchanting Byzantine Church in Greece. Its intricate beauty left an indelible mark upon him – a testament to his insatiable curiosity about different cultures. Joined by fellow pioneers aboard Comet 4 (G-APDC), Kenneth embarked on groundbreaking adventures that pushed boundaries and opened up new possibilities for aviation enthusiasts worldwide. Throughout his remarkable journey, Kenneth embraced life’s diverse tapestry of experiences - from golf courses to ocean liners, from wartime bravery to supernatural encounters.