Leigh Collection (#6)

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

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

USS MASSACHUSETTS, 1898. The USS Massachusetts in dry-dock at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York. Illustration by W.R. Leigh, 1898

Racegoers - Mr Jo Leigh, J. Watt and Captain Mitchell
Mr Jo Leigh, J. Watt and Captain Mitchell - three well-known racing types in the 1890s standing around having a chat. Date: circa 1890s

Scenes of damage at Southend and Leigh, two resorts on the English Channel
ZEPPELIN BOMBING, 1915. Scenes of damage at Southend and Leigh, two resorts on the English Channel, bombed in Word War I in a raid by German Zeppelins, 10 May 1915

A former US Navy Goodyear K-Series airship at the USN Air Station, Lakehurst, NJ, after purchase by the Douglas Leigh Sky Advertising Corp

Thomas Moore (1779-1852) Irish-born poet and writer. Friend of Leigh Hunt, Lord John Russell and Lord Byron, whose memoirs he destroyed. Engraving from The Worlds Great Men (London, c1870)

Her Majesty Queen Victorias Costume Ball At Buckingham Palace, London, UK: Costumes Worn By Mr. Pemberton Leigh, Lady Augusta Hare, Officers Of The 4th Dragoons, Lady Middleton

The 1921 British expedition to Mount Everest. Standing, from left: A. F. R
MOUNT EVEREST EXPEDITION. The 1921 British expedition to Mount Everest. Standing, from left: A.F.R. Wollaston, Charles Howard-Bury, Alexander Heron, Harold Raeburn

Royal Guests at Warwick Castle
During the Royal Agricultural Societys show, being held in their park, the Earl and Countess of Warwick play host to three Royal Highnesses - the Prince of Wales, the Duke of York

GONE WITH THE WIND, 1939. Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh

GONE WITH THE WIND, 1939. Scarlett O Hara finds Atlanta railroad station filled with the wounded and dying of the Confederate Army

JAMES HUNT (1784-1859). James Henry Leigh Hunt. English essayist and poet. Wood engraving, c1830

Top Sea Scout for 1975. This years winner of an award for the leading Sea Scout in the country was 19-year-old Romford (Essex) Venture Sea Scout, Leigh Brand

Sea Scouts undergoing training, Poole
Sea Scouts undergoing training on board the Margaret Leigh Guard Ship, Poole. October 1933

Mauch Chunk Pa - 2
Passengers at Onoko station can choose between the Central Rail Road of New Jersey and the Leigh Valley Rail Road. Date: 1874

Little Leighs Priory
The magnificent Gatehouse of Little Leighs Priory, Essex, England, built in the 16th century on the site of a 13th century former priory. Date: 16th century

Thames Ripples
Rippling waters on the River Thames Estuary at Leigh-on- Sea, Essex, England. Date: 1930s

Essex Anglers
A silhouette of two men, angling at Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, England. Date: 1960s

Thames Estuary 1940S
The Thames estuary at Leigh- on-Sea, Essex, England. Date: 1940s

WATERFRONT RESIDENCE
An interesting Waterfront Residence at Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, England, which probably would not comply with todays stringent building regulations! Date: 1930s

Western / Bravo Trail
BRAVO TRAIL (Leigh Carder) Galloping horsemen... Date: 1930s

VIVIEN LEIGH (1913-1967). English actress. As Emma Hamilton in a scene from the 1942 film, That Hamilton Woman

Woolwich Union Golden Leigh Homes, Plumstead
The Woolwich Unions " Golden Leigh" cottage homes at Bostall Heath, Plumstead, south east London, erected in 1899 to house pauper children away from the workhouse

Gracie Leigh
Miss Gracie Leigh, British born actress

Golf - Miss Walker-Leigh Addressing her Ball
Miss Walker-Leigh Addressing her Ball at the South of Ireland Golf Championship at Lahinch

The Sinking of the Eira, Cape Flora, 1881
Engraving showing the yacht Eira, commanded by Benjamin Leigh Smith, crushed by the ice and sinking off Cape Flora, Franz Joseph Land, 21st August 1881

The Crew of the Eira Arctic Expedition reach safety, 1882
Engraving showing the crew of the Eira Arctic Expedition of 1881-1882, led by Benjamin Leigh Smith, in the boats (foreground) reaching the safety of the yacht Hope, August 1882

Vivien Leigh / Elizabethan
VIVIEN LEIGH English actress of stage and film in Fire Over England (1936)

Wspu Fife & Drum Band
The WSPU Fife & Drum Band marching with Mary Leigh as drum-major

Fishing for Cockles / 1909
Fishing for cockles at Leigh Creek, Essex

Augusta Leigh (Miniature
AUGUSTA LEIGH half-sister of Byron

Thames Estuary, Essex
A picturesque scene, showing boats reflected in the water next to the mudflats of the Thames Estuary at Leigh- on-Sea, Essex, England

Leigh Hunt / Ford
JAMES HENRY LEIGH HUNT - English poet, essayist and imprisoned for criticising the Prince Regent in 1813

Womens Rights / Release
Suffragettes celebrate the release of Edith New and Mary Leigh from Holloway

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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.