Leigh Collection (#5)

Aerial raid on Southend, watching the Zeppelin at work
The aerial raid on Southend: watching the Zeppelin at work in 1915 during the First World War. The Zeppelin airship dropped upwards of 100 bombs upon Southend-on-Sea, Westcliff and Leigh

Armstrongs design for a chain bridge across the River Avon
Mr William Armstrongs design for a chain bridge across the River Avon from St. Vincents Rock to Leigh Down. This was an alternative design for the Clifton Suspension bridge

Three dancers: Violet Howard, Mary Leigh and Dorothy Hurst
Portraits of three dancers: Violet Howard (in Aladdin at the Kings Theatre, Hammersmith), Mary Leigh (In Snap at the Vaudeville Theatre)

Portrait of Henry Sambrooke Leigh, author and playwright
Portrait of Henry Sambrooke Leigh (1837-1883), author and playwright. 1883

Startling Stories - Sci Fi Mag - Shadow Over Mars
The front cover of Startling Stories magazine, showing a man and a woman (in skimpy gold costume) being attacked by three red ape-like monsters with fearsome teeth

Home of poet Leigh Hunt, Chelsea, London, England
The Home of James Henry Leigh Hunt (19 October 1784 28 August 1859), best known as Leigh Hunt, was an English critic, essayist, poet, and writer and central figure of the English Romantic Movement

Janet Leigh (1927 - 2004), (Jeanette Morrison) American film actress

Leigh Hunt / Hampstead
JAMES HENRY LEIGH HUNT English poet and essayists home at Hampstead Date: 1784 - 1859

Leigh Hunt / Southgate
JAMES HENRY LEIGH HUNT English poet and essayists birthplace at Southgate Date: 1784 - 1859

Augusta Leigh (Hayter)
AUGUSTA LEIGH half-sister of Byron Date: circa 1800

Leigh Hunt / Armytage
JAMES HENRY LEIGH HUNT English poet and essayist Date: 1784 - 1859

Leigh Hunt / Severn
JAMES HENRY LEIGH HUNT English poet and essayist at the age of 36 Date: 1784 - 1859

Leigh Hunt / R Bowyer
JAMES HENRY LEIGH HUNT - English poet, essayist and founder of various magazines (1808-23) Date: 1784 - 1859

Leigh Hunt / Crowquill
JAMES HENRY LEIGH HUNT English poet and essayist and writer on Lord Byron Date: 1784 - 1859

Leigh Hunt / Salmon
JAMES HENRY LEIGH HUNT - English poet and essayist and champion of Romanticism. Date: 1784 - 1859

Jack and Jill: Book by Frank Leigh
Front of four-page flyer for Jack and Jill at the Grand Theatre, Plymouth, 26th December 1925, produced by Randolph Sutton. Date: 1925

Wonder Bar by Rowland Leigh
Promotional postcard for Wonder Bar by Rowland Leigh from Die Wunder-Bar by Geza Herczeg and Karl Farkas (Wiener Kammerspiele, Vienna, 17th February 1930); music Robert Katscher

Cheese and wine restaurant in Chelsea, 1966
Patricia and Peter McGrail at the opening of their Wine and Cheese restaurant in Chelsea in 1966, pictured with actress Suzanna Leigh. Date: 1966

Group photo of RFC / RAF personnel, WW1
Group photo of RFC/RAF personnel, both male and female, towards the end of the First World War. At the centre is 2nd Lieutenant Reginald Denny (Reginald Leigh Dugmore, 1891-1967), actor in theatre

Cover design, Popular Flying, the National Aviation Paper, November 1936. Date: 1936

Insert of cover design, Popular Flying
Insert reproduction of cover design, Popular Flying, the National Aviation Paper, July 1936. Running the Gauntlet(s), showing a Hawker Demon (with a Rolls Royce Kestrel engine) of 23F Squadron

St Clements Church, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
St Clements Church, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, near Hadleigh, Essex, England. Date: 1910s

Plank Lane in Flood, Leigh, Lancashire
Plank Lane in Flood, Leigh, near Wigan, Lancashire, England. Showing Horses & Carts Date: 1912

Leigh Woods, Clifton, Bristol County
Leigh Woods, Clifton, Bristol, Bristol County, England. Date: 1900s

The Carnival, Rayleigh, England
The Carnival, Rayleigh, near Basildon/Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, England. Date: 1908

Parish Church, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
Parish Church, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England. Date: 1910s

Old man outside house, identified as William Leigh - a stonemason - at his house at Styperstone near Adlington in North East Cheshire. Date: 1902

Elderly couple and their daughter, identified as William Leigh and family at their house at Styperstone near Adlington in North East Cheshire

Stone built workers house identified as the home of William Leigh - a stonemason - at Styperstone near Adlington in North East Cheshire. Date: 1902

W. S. P. U Fife and Drum Band 1909
W.S.P.U Fife and Drum Band 1909. The W.S.P.Us Fife and Drum band was formed in early 1909, and first appeared in public in May 1909 to advertise the Womens Exhibition at the Princes Skating Rink

Mrs. P. Leigh Votes for Women. Portrait, Mrs. P. Leigh, caption hand written in ink, Votes for Women, Mrs. P. Leigh Sec. W.S.P.U Date: circa 1910

Miss Honor Dorothy Leigh by Madame Yevonde
Honor Dorothy Leigh (1892-1982), only daughter of Mr John Blundell Leigh of Stratton Audley, Oxfordshire and granddaughter of the Marquess of Abergavenny

British science and ingenuity in war by G. H. Davis
How British science and ingenuity contributed to the defeat of the Germans at sea, on land, and in the air. A few of the many weapons, devices and tactics, both offensive and defensive

Honor Dorothy Leigh by Madame Yevonde
Honor Dorothy Leigh (1892-1982) by Madame Yevonde. She was the only daughter of John Blundell Leigh. She had just become engaged to Lieutenant the Hon

Benjamin Leigh Smith
BENJAMIN LEIGH SMITH Aectic explorer in his steam yacht Eira who had to be rescued in 1882. Date: 1828 - 1913

William Lord Leigh
WILLIAM HENRY, lord LEIGH Lord-lieutenant of the county of Warwick Date: 1824 - 1905

Sir Edward Leigh
SIR EDWARD LEIGH Statesman and bible commentator Date: 1602 - 1671

George Leigh
GEORGE LEIGH auctioneer, depicted at his desk, pen in hand. Date: 1743 - 1816

J B Leigh Sportsman
J B LEIGH Sportsman and racehorse owner with his autograph Date: 1858 - ?

CRIMEAN WAR, CATHCARTs HILL. A man stands next to the grave of Brigadier General Thomas Leigh Goldie in a cemetery on Cathcarts Hill, killed at the Battle of Inkerman during the Crimean War

JAMES HUNT (1784-1859). James Henry Leigh Hunt. English essayist and poet. Drawing, c1830, by Daniel Maclise (1806-1870)

MOUNT EVEREST EXPEDITION. Members of the 1924 British expedition to Mount Everest along the foot of the great ice wall of the North Col

MARIA LEIGH, MRS. WHEATLEY, AS WINTER, Bless my soul, how cold it is

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Lord Leigh Laying the Foundation-Stone for the Extension of the Queens Hospital at Birmingham, 1871

The Village of Leigh, near Southend, Essex, engraved by Charles Mottram, 1833 (engraving)
XJF451345 The Village of Leigh, near Southend, Essex, engraved by Charles Mottram, 1833 (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The International Fisheries Exhibition at South Kensington, London, Uk, 1883: 1
THE INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES EXHIBITION AT SOUTH KENSINGTON, LONDON, UK, 1883: 1. Is He Alive? 2. Boat in which Mr. B. Leigh Smith Escaped from the Wreck of his Arctic Exploring Ship "

HENRY SAMBROOKE LEIGH (1837-1883). English writer and playwright. Drawing, 1883

LEIGH HUNT (1784-1859). James Henry Leigh Hunt. English essayist and poet. Oil on canvas, 1837, by Samuel Lawrence

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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.