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Leigh Collection (#3)

"Leigh: A Journey Through Time and Triumphs" Step back in time to 1924, as Mallory and Irvine brave the treacherous Second Step on Mount Everest

Background imageLeigh Collection: Wiltshire SN6 6 Map

Wiltshire SN6 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wiltshire SN6 6

Background imageLeigh Collection: Reigate and Banstead RH2 8 Map

Reigate and Banstead RH2 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Reigate and Banstead RH2 8

Background imageLeigh Collection: Oy Ra and Dorma Leigh, in The Girl on the Film, London

Oy Ra and Dorma Leigh, in The Girl on the Film, London
Oy Ra and Dorma Leigh, in The Girl on the Film, a musical farce in three acts by James T Tanner, at the Gaiety Theatre, London

Background imageLeigh Collection: Actress Vivien Leigh in Gone with the Wind

Actress Vivien Leigh in Gone with the Wind
English Stage and Film Actress Vivien Leigh (1913-1967) in Gone with the Wind (US 1939). Date: 1939

Background imageLeigh Collection: William Whetenhall, Sheriff of London 1440-1441, in aldermanic robes, c1450

William Whetenhall, Sheriff of London 1440-1441, in aldermanic robes, c1450. He was also a member of the Grocers Company

Background imageLeigh Collection: William Cantelowe, Sheriff of London 1448-1449, in aldermanic robes, c1450

William Cantelowe, Sheriff of London 1448-1449, in aldermanic robes, c1450. He was also a member of the Mercers Company

Background imageLeigh Collection: John Hatherle, Lord Mayor 1442-1443, in aldermanic robes, c1450

John Hatherle, Lord Mayor 1442-1443, in aldermanic robes, c1450. He was also a member of the Ironmongers Company

Background imageLeigh Collection: Thomas Catteworth, Lord Mayor of London 1443-1444, in aldermanic robes, c1450

Thomas Catteworth, Lord Mayor of London 1443-1444, in aldermanic robes, c1450. He was also a member of the Grocers Company

Background imageLeigh Collection: Unidentified London alderman in aldermanic robes, c1450

Unidentified London alderman in aldermanic robes, c1450

Background imageLeigh Collection: Thomas Pomeroy, Prior of Holy Trinity, in aldermanic robes, c1450

Thomas Pomeroy, Prior of Holy Trinity, in aldermanic robes, c1450

Background imageLeigh Collection: Geoffrey Feldynge, Lord Mayor of London 1452-1453, in aldermanic robes, c1450

Geoffrey Feldynge, Lord Mayor of London 1452-1453, in aldermanic robes, c1450. He was also a member of the Mercers Company

Background imageLeigh Collection: Thomas Scott, Lord Mayor of London 1458-1459, in aldermanic robes, c1450

Thomas Scott, Lord Mayor of London 1458-1459, in aldermanic robes, c1450. He was also a member of the Drapers Company

Background imageLeigh Collection: John Sutton, Sheriff of London 1440-1441, in his aldermanic robes, c1450

John Sutton, Sheriff of London 1440-1441, in his aldermanic robes, c1450. He was also a member of the Goldsmiths Company

Background imageLeigh Collection: Stephen Broun, Lord Mayor of London 1438-1439 and 1448-1449, in aldermanic robes, c1450

Stephen Broun, Lord Mayor of London 1438-1439 and 1448-1449, in aldermanic robes, c1450. He was also a member of the Grocers Company

Background imageLeigh Collection: John Gedney, Lord Mayor of London 1427-1428 and 1447-1448, in aldermanic robes, c1450

John Gedney, Lord Mayor of London 1427-1428 and 1447-1448, in aldermanic robes, c1450. He was also a member of the Drapers Company

Background imageLeigh Collection: Robert Clopton, Lord Mayor of London 1441-1442, in his aldermanic robes, c1450

Robert Clopton, Lord Mayor of London 1441-1442, in his aldermanic robes, c1450. He was also a member of the Drapers Company

Background imageLeigh Collection: Thomas Chalton, Lord Mayor of London 1449-1450, in aldermanic robes, c1450. Artist

Thomas Chalton, Lord Mayor of London 1449-1450, in aldermanic robes, c1450. Artist
Thomas Chalton, Lord Mayor of London 1449-1450, in aldermanic robes, c1450. He was also a member of the Mercers Company

Background imageLeigh Collection: Simon Eyre, Lord Mayor of London 1445-1446, in aldermanic robes, c1450

Simon Eyre, Lord Mayor of London 1445-1446, in aldermanic robes, c1450. He was also a member of the Drapers Company

Background imageLeigh Collection: Nicholas Wyfold, Lord Mayor of London 1450-1451, in aldermanic robes, c1450. Artist

Nicholas Wyfold, Lord Mayor of London 1450-1451, in aldermanic robes, c1450. Artist
Nicholas Wyfold, Lord Mayor of London 1450-1451, in aldermanic robes, c1450. He was also a member of the Grocers Company

Background imageLeigh Collection: John Olney, Lord Mayor of London 1446-1447, in aldermanic robes, c1450

John Olney, Lord Mayor of London 1446-1447, in aldermanic robes, c1450. He was also a member of the Grocers Company

Background imageLeigh Collection: Stephen Forster, Lord Mayor of London 1454-1455, in aldermanic robes, 1450. Artist

Stephen Forster, Lord Mayor of London 1454-1455, in aldermanic robes, 1450. Artist
Stephen Forster, Lord Mayor of London 1454-1455, in aldermanic robes, c1450. He was also a member of the Fishmongers Company

Background imageLeigh Collection: Two suffragettes celebrating their release from Holloway Prison, London, on 22 August 1908

Two suffragettes celebrating their release from Holloway Prison, London, on 22 August 1908. Mary Leigh (left) (1885-c1978) and Edith New (1877)

Background imageLeigh Collection: Procession to welcome the early release of suffragettes from prison on 19 December 1908

Procession to welcome the early release of suffragettes from prison on 19 December 1908. Procession in Trafalgar Square to welcome Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928)

Background imageLeigh Collection: The Stampede, c1912, (c1915). Artist: William Robinson Leigh

The Stampede, c1912, (c1915). Artist: William Robinson Leigh
The Stampede, c1912, (c1915). From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Background imageLeigh Collection: Low tide at Leigh, c1899. Artist: Albert Ernest Markes

Low tide at Leigh, c1899. Artist: Albert Ernest Markes
Low tide at Leigh, c1899. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III. - I to S, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe

Background imageLeigh Collection: Vivien Leigh, (1913-1967), English actress of the theatre and cinema, 20th century

Vivien Leigh, (1913-1967), English actress of the theatre and cinema, 20th century

Background imageLeigh Collection: Little Janes Cottage - Brading, Isle of Wight, Hampshire

Little Janes Cottage - Brading, Isle of Wight, Hampshire. Formerly the home in Brading, Isle of Wight, of Jane Squibb who was commemorated in Annals of the poor by the Revd Leigh (Legh) Richmond

Background imageLeigh Collection: London life front cover - The Playgirl Club

London life front cover - The Playgirl Club
Front cover of London Life magazine with portraits of six women who featured in that issues article about the capitals playgirls - a term used by the magazine to describe women who are very strictly

Background imageLeigh Collection: Old Mill Lane, Leigh, Lancashire

Old Mill Lane, Leigh, Lancashire
Old Mill Lane, Leigh, Manchester, near Atherton, Lancashire, England. Date: 1900s

Background imageLeigh Collection: GONE WITH THE WIND, 1939. Vivien Leigh, as Scarlett O Hara, running through the streets of Atlanta

GONE WITH THE WIND, 1939. Vivien Leigh, as Scarlett O Hara, running through the streets of Atlanta

Background imageLeigh Collection: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE. Marlon Brando as Stanley Kowalski and Vivien Leigh as his sister-in-law

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE. Marlon Brando as Stanley Kowalski and Vivien Leigh as his sister-in-law Blanche DuBois in the film adaptation of Tennessee Williams play, directed by Elia Kazan, 1951

Background imageLeigh Collection: Andrew Irvine (1902-1924)

Andrew Irvine (1902-1924)
Photographic portrait of Andrew Comyn Irvine, the British climber, pictured in 1924. George Leigh Mallory and Irvine were last seen by N.E

Background imageLeigh Collection: Hunting Tower Ro Camp Littlebury Aug 21 1722

Hunting Tower Ro Camp Littlebury Aug 21 1722
The Hunting Tower in the Ro. Camp near Littlebury Aug 21. 1722, View of Silchester Walls from the N.E. corner Aug. 5. 1722, Itinerarium curiosum: or, An account of the antiquities

Background imageLeigh Collection: Temple Minerva Syracuse Itinerarium curiosum

Temple Minerva Syracuse Itinerarium curiosum
The Temple of Minerva at Syracuse, Itinerarium curiosum or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain, Baker and Leigh

Background imageLeigh Collection: Remains Castrensian Amphitheater Richborough Castle

Remains Castrensian Amphitheater Richborough Castle
The Remains of the Castrensian Amphitheater at Richborough Castle. Oct. 7. 1724, Itinerarium curiosum: or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art

Background imageLeigh Collection: View Athens Itinerarium curiosum account antiquities

View Athens Itinerarium curiosum account antiquities
A View at Athens, Itinerarium curiosum or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain, Baker and Leigh, Stukeley, William

Background imageLeigh Collection: Richborow Castle Romans 7 Oct 1722 Itinerarium curiosum

Richborow Castle Romans 7 Oct 1722 Itinerarium curiosum
Richborow Castle of the Romans 7. Oct. 1722, Itinerarium curiosum or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain

Background imageLeigh Collection: Sorbiodunum Itinerarium curiosum account antiquities

Sorbiodunum Itinerarium curiosum account antiquities
Sorbiodunum, Itinerarium curiosum or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain, Baker and Leigh, Stukeley, William

Background imageLeigh Collection: Prospect Stanes Sept 16 1723 Itinerarium curiosum

Prospect Stanes Sept 16 1723 Itinerarium curiosum
Prospect of Stanes Sept. 16. 1723, Itinerarium curiosum or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain, Baker and Leigh

Background imageLeigh Collection: Ger Chaw Itinerarium curiosum account antiquities

Ger Chaw Itinerarium curiosum account antiquities
Ger Chaw, Itinerarium curiosum or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain, Baker and Leigh, Stukeley, William

Background imageLeigh Collection: Celtic Monuments Germany Itinerarium curiosum

Celtic Monuments Germany Itinerarium curiosum
Celtic Monuments in Germany, Itinerarium curiosum or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain, Baker and Leigh, Stukeley

Background imageLeigh Collection: Monument Seland Highway Village Birke Itinerarium curiosum

Monument Seland Highway Village Birke Itinerarium curiosum
A Monument in Seland near the Highway to the Village of Birke, Itinerarium curiosum: or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art

Background imageLeigh Collection: Lord Hartford Seat Marlborough Itinerarium curiosum

Lord Hartford Seat Marlborough Itinerarium curiosum
Lord Hartfords Seat at Marlborough, Itinerarium curiosum or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain, Baker and Leigh

Background imageLeigh Collection: View Temple Winds Athens Lion Calf Brass Standing

View Temple Winds Athens Lion Calf Brass Standing
A View of the Temple of the Winds at Athens, A Lion Calf in Brass Standing by the Port of Athens, Itinerarium curiosum: or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art

Background imageLeigh Collection: West Prospect Ludlow Castle Sep 16 1721 Itinerarium curiosum

West Prospect Ludlow Castle Sep 16 1721 Itinerarium curiosum
The West Prospect of Ludlow Castle. Sep. 16. 1721, Itinerarium curiosum, or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain

Background imageLeigh Collection: Religious Itinerarium curiosum account antiquities

Religious Itinerarium curiosum account antiquities
Religious, Itinerarium curiosum: or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain, Baker and Leigh, Stukeley, William

Background imageLeigh Collection: Scite Roman town Wintringham 24 July 1724 Abontrus

Scite Roman town Wintringham 24 July 1724 Abontrus
The Scite of the Roman town at Wintringham. 24. July 1724. Abontrus, Itinerarium curiosum: or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art

Background imageLeigh Collection: Rudera Coloniae Troglodyticae juxta Nottingham

Rudera Coloniae Troglodyticae juxta Nottingham, Itinerarium curiosum or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain




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"Leigh: A Journey Through Time and Triumphs" Step back in time to 1924, as Mallory and Irvine brave the treacherous Second Step on Mount Everest. The indomitable spirit of the 1922 British Mt Everest Expedition led by Norton and Mallory echoes through history. Fast forward to 1939, where Vivien Leigh graces the silver screen in "Gone with the Wind. " Hattie McDaniel's unwelcome advice adds a touch of drama to this timeless classic. In Leigh, Lancashire, Market Place & Church stand as witnesses to a vibrant community steeped in tradition. Cockle Sheds dotting Leigh-on-Sea, Essex tell tales of hardworking locals who have relied on the sea for their livelihood. The serene beauty of The Beach at Leigh-on-Sea invites you to bask in its tranquility. Meanwhile, Vivien Leigh captivates readers on the front cover of The Tatler magazine – her allure knows no bounds. Woodfield Road takes us back to 1909, capturing an era brimming with nostalgia. And let's not forget George Leigh Mallory – his name forever etched in mountaineering history as he embarked on that fateful Mount Everest expedition. As we delve into these snapshots from different times and places bearing the name "Leigh, " we uncover stories of resilience, adventure, glamour, and triumph. Each image paints a vivid picture that transcends time itself - reminding us that even amidst challenges or fame; there is always something extraordinary waiting to be discovered within our own journey called life.