Leigh Collection (#7)

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.