Managing Collection

S. F. Edge
Selwyn Francis Edge (1868 - 1940), Australian businessman, racing driver, and record-breaker. He is principally associated with selling and racing De Dion-Bouton, Gladiator; Clem鮴 -Panhard

Mr R. H. Gillespie, Managing Director, London Hippodrome
R. H. Gillespie, managing director of the London Hippodrome from 1919 and director of Moss Empires Ltd, caricatured by Nerman in The Tatler. Date: 1926

Official wording, Apprenticeship Indenture
Official wording of an Apprenticeship Indenture, between John Henry Watson of 3 Newland Street, Derby, and Messrs John Davis & Son (Derby) Limited

Programme cover, The Manchester Hippodrome, Oxford Street, Manchester. 1912

Sir Mark Norman, Managing Director of Britten-Norman Sales, circa 1970. Sir Mark was the brother of company co-founder Desmond Norman. Date: circa 1970

Mrs. Claude Johnson
A portrait painting of Evelyn Maud Johnson, second wife to Claude Goodman Johnson, the managing director of Rolls Royce from 1906, and was a great friend of the artist

Tree in a Gusty Wind
An etching of a tree, managing to withstand a mighty, blustery wind, as it perches on a rocky slope. Date: circa 1915

Alexander Carlisle, Managing Director, Harland & Wolff
Portrait photograph in sepia of the Olympic class designer Alexander Montgomery Carlisle, Managing Director of Harland & Wolff, signed bottom right ever your old father'. Date: early 20th century

A J Elvin, Managing Director of Wembley Stadium
Mr A J Elvin, Managing Director of Wembley Stadium Date: 1946

Thomas J Barratt, English businessman, Father of Modern Advertising, Chairman of Pears Soap. Date: 19th century

Cartoon, A good idea, WW1
Cartoon, A good idea. A French soldier says he has asked his father to write to say he is dead: that way, he will be able to get leave of absence from the Front. Date: 1916

Ron Dennis Managing Director Mclaren 08 February 1995 Date: 08 February 1995

Edward Gillespie Managing Director Gold Cup Day, Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, England 16 March 2012 GOLD CUP DAY, CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE, ENGLAND

Classifications of different types of direct advertising (litho)
7201286 Classifications of different types of direct advertising (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Classifications of different types of direct advertising)

Chart showing the estimated advertising spend in different media, 1919-1920 (litho)
7201291 Chart showing the estimated advertising spend in different media, 1919-1920 (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Logical steps in the growth of a business using advertising (litho)
7201284 Logical steps in the growth of a business using advertising (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Names of prospects used when putting together a marketing campaign (litho)
7201283 Names of prospects used when putting together a marketing campaign (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mechanical factors required when putting together mailshots for an advertising campaign (litho)
7201281 Mechanical factors required when putting together mailshots for an advertising campaign (litho) by American School

Process required to write a direct advertising campaign (litho)
7201280 Process required to write a direct advertising campaign (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Process required to write a direct advertising campaign)

Factors in a purchase made as the result of an advertsing campaign (litho)
7201285 Factors in a purchase made as the result of an advertsing campaign (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Planning process of an advertising campaign (litho)
7201282 Planning process of an advertising campaign (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Planning process of an advertising campaign)

Sir Isidore Salmon (1876-1941), co-founder of Salmon and Gluckstein Tobacconists which evolved into the J. Lyons catering empire. Salmon was manager and director of the J

Frank Parker & Frank Allen of the London Hippodrome
Frank Allen, manager and then managing director of the London Hippodrome, and partner in Moss Empires Ltd. at the wheel of his twelve horse-power Eagle car

Mr H. E. Moss, managing director of the London Hippodrome
Sir Horace Edward Moss (1852 - 1912), British theatre impresario and the founder, chairman and joint managing director of the Moss Empires Ltd

Advert, Howard and Wyndham Ltd, Theatres in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham. 1937

Managing Director of Welbeck Minicabs accepts new fleet cars
Mr Sidney Goldberg, the Managing Director of Welbeck Minicabs of London, accepts the first of his new fleet of 300 Ford Cortinas. 1963

The New Middlesex Theatre of Varieties, Drury Lane, London, in association with the London Coliseum, Chairman and Managing Director Oswald Stoll, Director J L Graydon. 1915

Miss Cotter Ludey, Managing Director of a London business
Miss Cotter-Ludey, who started life as a typist, is became managing director of a successful London business with big connections abroad

Arthur Giordano, managing director of Kettner s
Arturo Giordano, known simply as Arthur, Managing Director of the famous Kettners restaurant in Soho. Date: 1930

Sir Arthur du Cros
Sir Arthur Philip du Cros, 1st Baronet du Cros (1871 - 1955), British industrialist and politician. Managing director of Dunlop Rubber Company and Unionist member for Hastings. Date: 1896

Sir Adolph Tuck (b / w photo)
6008202 Sir Adolph Tuck (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Adolph Tuck)

Strange method of managing a madman; A maniac chloroformed (engraving)
736077 Strange method of managing a madman; A maniac chloroformed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

321 Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Royal Army Ordnance Corps
One of three photographs showing 321 Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, managing the controlled explosion of a stolen Datsun 120Y, Omagh district, 1975

Charles Gulliver - Managing Director of the London Palladium
Charles Gulliver, theatre producer, impresario and managing director of the London Palladium during the First World War and 1920s

Joseph Bruce Ismay, 1862

Thomas J. Barratt
Thomas James Barratt (1841-1914), chairman of soap manufacturer A&F Pears. Called here the pioneer of pictorial advertisement and elsewhere the father of modern advertising. Date: C.1912

Simon Hick and Leslie Loaf, Penwith, Cornwall
Simon Hick, Penwith 83 Rock Festival organiser and Managing Director of Artina, with Leslie Loaf (Leslie G. Edmonds), wife of Meat Loaf

Tennis champion Anthony Wilding & C. T. Craig
Captain Anthony Frederick Wilding (1883-1915), New Zealand born tennis player and four-times Wimbledon champion 1910-1913, pictured with Mr C. T. Craig, managing director of the firm Messrs

Charles & William Ingram
CHARLES AND WILLIAM INGRAM Publishers, sons of Herbert Ingram, managing directors of the Illustrated London News. Date: 1892

Chewing gum factory. Worker supervising a production line at a chewing gum factory. This factory is producing Dirol chewing gum, and is operated by the Dirol Cadbury company

Portrait of Joseph Bruce Ismay
Joseph Bruce Ismay, Managing Director of the White Star Line and President of the International Mercantile Marine Company

Advertisement, Birmingham Empire Theatre, Moss Empires Ltd, Managing Director R H Gillespie. Showing Pierrot and Columbine taking a bow. 1926

Richard Harding Davis
RICHARD HARDING DAVIS American journalist and novelist, Managing editor of Harpers Weekly : this photo shows him as a young man. Date: 1864 - 1916

Tango (Finetti) 1914
You might think that enormous hat of hers would make tangoing awkward, but they seem to be managing alright... Date: 1914

Cartoon, Translation, WW1
Cartoon, Translation. French and German soldiers discuss their respective systems. The system of getting by which the French call System D, is known by the Germans as System K! Date: 1916

Cartoon, Lorinne, or hidden love, WW1
Cartoon, Lorinne, or hidden love. A pretty young woman has been able to visit her soldier completely unnoticed, thanks to her disguise as a fruit seller! Date: 1916

Cartoon, How to get hold of some plonk, WW1
Cartoon, How Herbinet used System D to get hold of some plonk. Showing how a soldier gradually extracts wine from a large barrel in a stable. Date: 1916

Cartoon, The gourmands, WW1
Cartoon, The gourmands. Soldiers with a bowl of apples, a rabbit and a carrot promise a cook that when they return from patrol they will bring him some prisoners. Date: 1916

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"Managing: A Journey through the Minds of Visionaries and Leaders" Step into the world of managing, where great minds shape industries and leave a lasting impact. S. F. Edge, a pioneer in the automotive industry, revolutionized transportation with his innovative ideas. His official wording and meticulous apprenticeship indenture set the foundation for future generations. As we turn the pages of history, we uncover a programme cover from The Manchester Hippodrome - an emblem of entertainment managed to perfection by Mrs. Claude Johnson. Like a tree in a gusty wind, she stood tall against all odds. Alexander Carlisle, Managing Director of Harland & Wolff shipyard, orchestrated magnificent vessels that sailed across oceans with grace and precision. Meanwhile, A. J Elvin's management prowess transformed Wembley Stadium into an iconic sporting arena that witnessed countless historic moments. Thomas J Barratt's business acumen propelled him to become one of England's most successful businessmen. His strategies not only shaped brands but also influenced consumer behavior on an unprecedented scale. In times of adversity like World War I, managing took on new dimensions as depicted in a poignant cartoon titled "A Good Idea. " It showcased how effective leadership could save lives amidst chaos. The 321 Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit within the Royal Army Ordnance Corps exemplified true management under pressure – their expertise diffused danger and protected countless lives during critical operations. Charles Gulliver's tenure as Managing Director at London Palladium brought joy to millions through unforgettable performances that transcended boundaries and united people through artistry. Even beyond borders, Australian General Electric Advertisement highlighted how they are bridge gaps between nations by bringing cutting-edge technology to every corner of the globe. From S. F Edge to Charles Gulliver; from Alexander Carlisle to Thomas J Barratt – these visionaries remind us that managing is not just about running companies; it is about shaping industries, inspiring innovation, fostering creativity, and leaving a lasting legacy.