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Leicestershire Collection (#6)

Discover the rich heritage of Leicestershire, England's hidden gem in Europe

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: The body of King Richard III carried from the field of his defeat at the Battle of Bosworth

The body of King Richard III carried from the field of his defeat at the Battle of Bosworth, 1485 (engraving)
7149399 The body of King Richard III carried from the field of his defeat at the Battle of Bosworth, 1485 (engraving) by English School

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Messrs W Thompson and Sons, Leicester (engraving)

Messrs W Thompson and Sons, Leicester (engraving)
7161806 Messrs W Thompson and Sons, Leicester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Messrs W Thompson and Sons, Leicester)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Lutterworth Church, Leicestershire (engraving)

Lutterworth Church, Leicestershire (engraving)
7185803 Lutterworth Church, Leicestershire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lutterworth Church, Leicestershire)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Pagets patent rotary frame (litho)

Pagets patent rotary frame (litho)
7160483 Pagets patent rotary frame (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pagets patent rotary frame. Block kindly lent by Mr J Chamberlain, FTI)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Bennett Bros Ltd (litho)

Bennett Bros Ltd (litho)
7160481 Bennett Bros Ltd (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bennett Bros Ltd. Illustration for The Cradle and Home of the Hosiery Trade by Arthur J Pickering)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Neville Holt, Leicestershire, Bay Window (litho)

Neville Holt, Leicestershire, Bay Window (litho)
7152026 Neville Holt, Leicestershire, Bay Window (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Neville Holt, Leicestershire, Bay Window)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Kennels of the Belvoir Hunt, Leicestershire (engraving)

Kennels of the Belvoir Hunt, Leicestershire (engraving)
7157502 Kennels of the Belvoir Hunt, Leicestershire (engraving) by Bradley, Cuthbert (1861-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kennels of the Belvoir Hunt, Leicestershire)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Open Timber Roofs of the Middle Ages (engraving)

Open Timber Roofs of the Middle Ages (engraving)
7159799 Open Timber Roofs of the Middle Ages (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Twickenham Church, London (engraving)

Twickenham Church, London (engraving)
7185805 Twickenham Church, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twickenham Church, London)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Yeomanry Cavalry (colour litho)

Yeomanry Cavalry (colour litho)
7181614 Yeomanry Cavalry (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yeomanry Cavalry)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: A frame-work knitter at his frame (b / w photo)

A frame-work knitter at his frame (b / w photo)
7160485 A frame-work knitter at his frame (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A frame-work knitter at his frame)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Advertisement (litho)

Advertisement (litho)
7160479 Advertisement (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement. Illustration for The Cradle and Home of the Hosiery Trade by Arthur J Pickering)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Ashby de la Zouch Castle, in Leicestershire (engraving)

Ashby de la Zouch Castle, in Leicestershire (engraving)
7170222 Ashby de la Zouch Castle, in Leicestershire (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ashby de la Zouch Castle, in Leicestershire)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: James Lees and his model (b / w photo)

James Lees and his model (b / w photo)
7160487 James Lees and his model (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Lees and his model)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Interior of stockingers shop (b / w photo)

Interior of stockingers shop (b / w photo)
7160486 Interior of stockingers shop (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of stockingers shop)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Griswold circular rib knitting machine (litho)

Griswold circular rib knitting machine (litho)
7160484 Griswold circular rib knitting machine (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Griswold circular rib knitting machine)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Early type terrot machine with patterning tackle (litho)

Early type terrot machine with patterning tackle (litho)
7160482 Early type terrot machine with patterning tackle (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early type terrot machine with patterning tackle)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) in falling snow. Leicestershire, UK, February

Wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) in falling snow. Leicestershire, UK, February

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Common frog (Rana temporaria) submerged in water showing its reflection, Leicestershire

Common frog (Rana temporaria) submerged in water showing its reflection, Leicestershire, UK, February

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: CJ9 5597 Nick Taylor, Elva 100

CJ9 5597 Nick Taylor, Elva 100
Nick Taylor, Elva 100, John Taylor Memorial Trophy Race, HSCC-FJHRA, Historic Front Engined Formula Junior Championship, Bob Gerard Memorial Trophy races Meeting, VSCC Formula Vintage, Mallory Park

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: CJ9 5583 Iain Rowley, Lola Mk 2

CJ9 5583 Iain Rowley, Lola Mk 2
Iain Rowley, Lola Mk 2, John Taylor Memorial Trophy Race, HSCC-FJHRA, Historic Front Engined Formula Junior Championship, Bob Gerard Memorial Trophy races Meeting, VSCC Formula Vintage, Mallory Park

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: CJ9 5580 Rudolf Ernst, Mitter M60 DKW

CJ9 5580 Rudolf Ernst, Mitter M60 DKW
Rudolf Ernst, Mitter M60 DKW, John Taylor Memorial Trophy Race, HSCC-FJHRA, Historic Front Engined Formula Junior Championship, Bob Gerard Memorial Trophy races Meeting, VSCC Formula Vintage

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: CJ9 5577 Roger Woodbridge, Volpini FJ, Jeremy Knight, Gemini Mk11

CJ9 5577 Roger Woodbridge, Volpini FJ, Jeremy Knight, Gemini Mk11
Roger Woodbridge, Volpini FJ, Jeremy Knight, Gemini Mk11, John Taylor Memorial Trophy Race, HSCC-FJHRA, Historic Front Engined Formula Junior Championship, Bob Gerard Memorial Trophy races Meeting

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: CJ9 5575 Keith Roach, Condors II

CJ9 5575 Keith Roach, Condors II
Keith Roach, Condors II, John Taylor Memorial Trophy Race, HSCC-FJHRA, Historic Front Engined Formula Junior Championship, Bob Gerard Memorial Trophy races Meeting, VSCC Formula Vintage

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: CJ9 5563 Graham Barron, Gemini Mk2

CJ9 5563 Graham Barron, Gemini Mk2
Graham Barron, Gemini Mk2, John Taylor Memorial Trophy Race, HSCC-FJHRA, Historic Front Engined Formula Junior Championship, Bob Gerard Memorial Trophy races Meeting, VSCC Formula Vintage

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: CJ9 5562 Jeremy Knight, Gemini Mk11

CJ9 5562 Jeremy Knight, Gemini Mk11
Jeremy Knight, Gemini Mk11, John Taylor Memorial Trophy Race, HSCC-FJHRA, Historic Front Engined Formula Junior Championship, Bob Gerard Memorial Trophy races Meeting, VSCC Formula Vintage

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: CJ9 5561 Keith Roach, Condors II

CJ9 5561 Keith Roach, Condors II
Keith Roach, Condors II, John Taylor Memorial Trophy Race, HSCC-FJHRA, Historic Front Engined Formula Junior Championship, Bob Gerard Memorial Trophy races Meeting, VSCC Formula Vintage

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: CJ9 5558 Tony Pearson, Bandini FJ

CJ9 5558 Tony Pearson, Bandini FJ
Tony Pearson, Bandini FJ, John Taylor Memorial Trophy Race, HSCC-FJHRA, Historic Front Engined Formula Junior Championship, Bob Gerard Memorial Trophy races Meeting, VSCC Formula Vintage

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: CJ9 5557 John Arnold, Elva 100

CJ9 5557 John Arnold, Elva 100
John Arnold, Elva 100, John Taylor Memorial Trophy Race, HSCC-FJHRA, Historic Front Engined Formula Junior Championship, Bob Gerard Memorial Trophy races Meeting, VSCC Formula Vintage, Mallory Park

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: CJ9 5556 Duncan Rabagliati, Alexis HF1

CJ9 5556 Duncan Rabagliati, Alexis HF1
Duncan Rabagliati, Alexis HF1, John Taylor Memorial Trophy Race, HSCC-FJHRA, Historic Front Engined Formula Junior Championship, Bob Gerard Memorial Trophy races Meeting, VSCC Formula Vintage

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: CJ9 5552 Iain Rowley, Lola Mk 2

CJ9 5552 Iain Rowley, Lola Mk 2
Iain Rowley, Lola Mk 2, John Taylor Memorial Trophy Race, HSCC-FJHRA, Historic Front Engined Formula Junior Championship, Bob Gerard Memorial Trophy races Meeting, VSCC Formula Vintage, Mallory Park

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: CJ9 5550 Rudolf Ernst, Mitter M60 DKW

CJ9 5550 Rudolf Ernst, Mitter M60 DKW
Rudolf Ernst, Mitter M60 DKW, John Taylor Memorial Trophy Race, HSCC-FJHRA, Historic Front Engined Formula Junior Championship, Bob Gerard Memorial Trophy races Meeting, VSCC Formula Vintage

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: CJ9 5547 Roger Woodbridge, Volpini FJ

CJ9 5547 Roger Woodbridge, Volpini FJ
Roger Woodbridge, Volpini FJ, John Taylor Memorial Trophy Race, HSCC-FJHRA, Historic Front Engined Formula Junior Championship, Bob Gerard Memorial Trophy races Meeting, VSCC Formula Vintage

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: CJ9 5541 Andrew Hibberd, Lola Mk 2

CJ9 5541 Andrew Hibberd, Lola Mk 2
Andrew Hibberd, Lola Mk 2, John Taylor Memorial Trophy Race, HSCC-FJHRA, Historic Front Engined Formula Junior Championship, Bob Gerard Memorial Trophy races Meeting, VSCC Formula Vintage

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: CJ9 5539 Graham Barron, Gemini Mk2

CJ9 5539 Graham Barron, Gemini Mk2
Graham Barron, Gemini Mk2, John Taylor Memorial Trophy Race, HSCC-FJHRA, Historic Front Engined Formula Junior Championship, Bob Gerard Memorial Trophy races Meeting, VSCC Formula Vintage

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: CJ9 5538 Jeremy Knight, Gemini Mk11

CJ9 5538 Jeremy Knight, Gemini Mk11
Jeremy Knight, Gemini Mk11, John Taylor Memorial Trophy Race, HSCC-FJHRA, Historic Front Engined Formula Junior Championship, Bob Gerard Memorial Trophy races Meeting, VSCC Formula Vintage

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: CJ9 5536 Mark Haynes, Nota FJ

CJ9 5536 Mark Haynes, Nota FJ
Mark Haynes, Nota FJ, John Taylor Memorial Trophy Race, HSCC-FJHRA, Historic Front Engined Formula Junior Championship, Bob Gerard Memorial Trophy races Meeting, VSCC Formula Vintage, Mallory Park

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Melton Mowbray, Club House, Leicestershire (engraving)

Melton Mowbray, Club House, Leicestershire (engraving)
6027817 Melton Mowbray, Club House, Leicestershire (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Melton Mowbray, Club House, Leicestershire)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Visit of the Prince of Wales to Leicester (engraving)

Visit of the Prince of Wales to Leicester (engraving)
1623791 Visit of the Prince of Wales to Leicester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of the Prince of Wales to Leicester)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: A Meet of the Quorn Hounds at Brooksby, near Melton, Leicestershire (engraving)

A Meet of the Quorn Hounds at Brooksby, near Melton, Leicestershire (engraving)
1058649 A Meet of the Quorn Hounds at Brooksby, near Melton, Leicestershire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Meet of the Quorn Hounds at Brooksby)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Visit of the Prince of Wales to Great Yarmouth (engraving)

Visit of the Prince of Wales to Great Yarmouth (engraving)
1624103 Visit of the Prince of Wales to Great Yarmouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of the Prince of Wales to Great Yarmouth)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Rothley Temple, Leicestershire, the Birthplace of Lord Macaulay (litho)

Rothley Temple, Leicestershire, the Birthplace of Lord Macaulay (litho)
1627534 Rothley Temple, Leicestershire, the Birthplace of Lord Macaulay (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rothley Temple, Leicestershire)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Monuments to the Earls of Rutland in Bottesford Church, Leicestershire (engraving)

Monuments to the Earls of Rutland in Bottesford Church, Leicestershire (engraving)
669622 Monuments to the Earls of Rutland in Bottesford Church, Leicestershire (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Discovery of Ancient Wall Paintings (engraving)

Discovery of Ancient Wall Paintings (engraving)
1096150 Discovery of Ancient Wall Paintings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Discovery of Ancient Wall Paintings)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Memorial Cross to the Late Countess of Loudoun at Ashby-de-la-Zouch (engraving)

Memorial Cross to the Late Countess of Loudoun at Ashby-de-la-Zouch (engraving)
1099705 Memorial Cross to the Late Countess of Loudoun at Ashby-de-la-Zouch (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire (engraving)

Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire (engraving)
819118 Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire, seat of the Duke of Rutland)

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: King Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth, near Leicester, 22 August 1485

King Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth, near Leicester, 22 August 1485, towards the end of the Wars of the Roses (1455-1487). Date: 1485

Background imageLeicestershire Collection: Fat and Lean - Daniel Lambert contrasted with a thin woman seated on his knee

Fat and Lean - Daniel Lambert contrasted with a thin woman seated on his knee
3106941 Fat and Lean - Daniel Lambert contrasted with a thin woman seated on his knee, 1806 (engraving) by Williams, C. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)




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Discover the rich heritage of Leicestershire, England's hidden gem in Europe. 🇬🇧 Immerse yourself in the nostalgia of the 1960s at Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe, Melton Mowbray, where you can indulge in mouthwatering pork pies that have been a local tradition for decades. 🥧 Step into history at Pynes House, Exeter, Devon, built back in 1825 and admire its timeless beauty. Explore the breathtaking Buddon Wood and Kinchley Hill in Mountsorrel for an enchanting escape into nature. 🌳 Lose yourself amidst the ancient trees and soak up the tranquility that only they are offer. Uncover architectural wonders like Prestwold Hall with its intricate engravings that showcase Leicestershire's grandeur. Marvel at Trent Locks' picturesque setting south of Long Eaton as you take a leisurely stroll along its charming waterways. ⛵️ Venture to Oakham in Rutlandshire or Stanford to witness Jodocus Hondius' masterful engravings come to life before your eyes. Delve into Loughborough's vibrant culture and be amazed by their world record-breaking bell-ringing change-ringers - a true spectacle. 🔔 Nature enthusiasts will be captivated by Loughborough's resident Peregrine Falcon soaring through the skies above Captive Peregrine Falcon center – an unforgettable experience. End your journey at The Kings Mill in Castle Donington where history meets modernity seamlessly. Discover Leicestershire’s charm and create memories that will last a lifetime.