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Norris Collection (#2)

"Norris: A Name Woven into History and Culture" From the fierce Celtic Chieftainess Boadicea to the modern Norris Green Estate in Liverpool

Background imageNorris Collection: An Empress of the Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Centuries, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

An Empress of the Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Centuries, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
An Empress of the Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Centuries, A.D. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M

Background imageNorris Collection: The Empress Irene (A. D. 797-802), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

The Empress Irene (A. D. 797-802), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
The Empress Irene (A.D. 797-802), 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

Background imageNorris Collection: A Noble Lady of the Sixth Century, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

A Noble Lady of the Sixth Century, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
A Noble Lady of the Sixth Century, A.D. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

Background imageNorris Collection: An Empress of the Eastern or Western Empire - Fifth Century, B. C. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

An Empress of the Eastern or Western Empire - Fifth Century, B. C. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
An Empress of the Eastern or Western Empire - Fifth Century, B.C. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M

Background imageNorris Collection: An Empress of the Second and Third Century, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

An Empress of the Second and Third Century, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
An Empress of the Second and Third Century, A.D. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E

Background imageNorris Collection: A Roman General, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

A Roman General, 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
A Roman General, 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P. Dutton and Co

Background imageNorris Collection: An Athenian Woman of Fashion (B. C. 600-468), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

An Athenian Woman of Fashion (B. C. 600-468), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
An Athenian Woman of Fashion (B.C. 600-468), 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

Background imageNorris Collection: A Woman of the People, Fifth Century, B. C. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

A Woman of the People, Fifth Century, B. C. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
A Woman of the People, Fifth Century, B.C. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

Background imageNorris Collection: Carew Castle, Pembrokeshire, c1817. Creator: Unknown

Carew Castle, Pembrokeshire, c1817. Creator: Unknown
Carew Castle, Pembrokeshire, c1817. View of Carew Castle on the Milford Haven Waterway in West Wales. The use of the site for military purposes dates back to the Iron Age

Background imageNorris Collection: JCC 200 Mile Race, Brooklands, 1926. Artist: Bill Brunell

JCC 200 Mile Race, Brooklands, 1926. Artist: Bill Brunell
Halford Special. Entry No: 15. Driver: Halford, F.B. Lea-Francis 1496 cc. Entry No: 16. Driver: Norris, G.N. Retired. Talbot-Darracq 1484 cc. Entry No: 17. Driver: Don, K. Retired. Bugatti

Background imageNorris Collection: The New York Repertory Company playing at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, London, 1979

The New York Repertory Company playing at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, London, 1979
The New York Repertory Company playing at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, 17 July 1979: Dick Hyman (piano), Bucky Pizzarelli (guitar), George Duvivier (bass)

Background imageNorris Collection: The King of Dahomeys levee, 1793. Artist: Francis Chesham

The King of Dahomeys levee, 1793. Artist: Francis Chesham
The King of Dahomeys levee, 1793. Plate 1 from The History of Dahomey by Archibald Dalzel

Background imageNorris Collection: Sir Philip Sidney and the Dying Soldier, c1907

Sir Philip Sidney and the Dying Soldier, c1907. From My Book of True Stories. [Blackie and Son Limited, London]

Background imageNorris Collection: Coronation 1937, anointing of Queen by Archbishop

Coronation 1937, anointing of Queen by Archbishop
The coronation ceremony of King George VI in Westminster Abbey: the anointing of Queen Elizabeth by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Lang

Background imageNorris Collection: Sir John Norris C. 1670 - 1749. British Admiral. From The Book Crabbs Historical Dictionary

Sir John Norris C. 1670 - 1749. British Admiral. From The Book Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825
Sir John Norris C.1670 - 1749. British Admiral. From The Book Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Background imageNorris Collection: Mount Norris, Kent

Mount Norris, Kent

Background imageNorris Collection: Portrait of Admiral Sir John Norris (1670-1749)

Portrait of Admiral Sir John Norris (1670-1749). Private Collection

Background imageNorris Collection: William I, 11th century, c1925. Artist: Herbert Norris

William I, 11th century, c1925. Artist: Herbert Norris
William I, c1925. William the Conqueror, 11th century Duke of Normandy and King of England. William (1027-1087), came to the throne of England as King William I after defeating the English under

Background imageNorris Collection: Duchess of York, and Princess Margaret of Clarence, c1926. Artist: Herbert Norris

Duchess of York, and Princess Margaret of Clarence, c1926. Artist: Herbert Norris
Duchess of York, and Princess Margaret of Clarence, c1926. Cecily Neville, Duchess of York (1415-1495) was an English noblewoman, wife of Richard Plantagenet, 3rd Duke of York

Background imageNorris Collection: A Nobleman and Lady, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris

A Nobleman and Lady, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris
A Nobleman and Lady, 1926. A Nobleman and Lady in the fashion of Edward IV (1442-1483). From Costume & Fashion, Volume Two, Senlac to Bosworth 1066-1485, by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd

Background imageNorris Collection: An Interior. Late Fifteenth Century, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris

An Interior. Late Fifteenth Century, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris
An Interior. Late Fifteenth Century, 1926. From Costume & Fashion, Volume Two, Senlac to Bosworth 1066-1485, by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd. London and Toronto, 1927]

Background imageNorris Collection: Philippe Le Bon, Duke of Burgundy and Isabelle of Portugal, 1440-1445, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris

Philippe Le Bon, Duke of Burgundy and Isabelle of Portugal, 1440-1445, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris
Philippe Le Bon, Duke of Burgundy and Isabelle of Portugal, 1440-1445, 1926. Philippe Le Bon (1396-1467) and his third wife Isabella of Portugal (1397-1471)

Background imageNorris Collection: Margaret, Princess of Wales, 1410. Joice, Lady Tiptoft, 1460, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris

Margaret, Princess of Wales, 1410. Joice, Lady Tiptoft, 1460, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris
Margaret, Princess of Wales, 1410. Joice, Lady Tiptoft, 1460, 1926. Margaret Hanmer (c1370-c1420) wife of Owain Glyndwr (c1349-c1415)

Background imageNorris Collection: Henry, Prince of Wales 1412-13, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris

Henry, Prince of Wales 1412-13, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris
Henry, Prince of Wales 1412-13, 1926. Henry V (13871422), Prince of Wales, became King of England in 1413. From Costume & Fashion, Volume Two, Senlac to Bosworth 1066-1485, by Herbert Norris. [J. M

Background imageNorris Collection: From the Seal of the Earl Edmund de Mortimer, 1400, c1926 Artist: Herbert Norris

From the Seal of the Earl Edmund de Mortimer, 1400, c1926 Artist: Herbert Norris
From the Seal of the Earl Edmund de Mortimer, 1400, c1926. Edmund de Mortimer, 5th Earl of March and 7th Earl of Ulster (1391-1425), a great-great-grandson of King Edward III of England

Background imageNorris Collection: A Knight Tilting, c1926. Artist: Herbert Norris

A Knight Tilting, c1926. Artist: Herbert Norris
A Knight Tilting, c1926. From Costume & Fashion, Volume Two, Senlac to Bosworth 1066-1485, by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd. London and Toronto, 1927]

Background imageNorris Collection: A Noble Lady, 1927. Artist: Herbert Norris

A Noble Lady, 1927. Artist: Herbert Norris
A Noble Lady, 1927. A noble woman in the time of Richard II. From Costume & Fashion, Volume Two, Senlac to Bosworth 1066-1485, by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd. London and Toronto, 1927]

Background imageNorris Collection: A Nobleman. End of Fourteenth Century, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris

A Nobleman. End of Fourteenth Century, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris
A Nobleman. End of Fourteenth Century, 1926. From Costume & Fashion, Volume Two, Senlac to Bosworth 1066-1485, by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd. London and Toronto, 1927]

Background imageNorris Collection: Queen Phillippa 1350, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris

Queen Phillippa 1350, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris
Queen Phillippa 1350, 1926. Philippa of Hainault (1314-1369). From Costume & Fashion, Volume Two, Senlac to Bosworth 1066-1485, by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd. London and Toronto, 1927]

Background imageNorris Collection: A Nobleman, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris

A Nobleman, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris
A Nobleman, 1926. A Nobleman in the fashion of Edward III (1312-1377). From Costume & Fashion, Volume Two, Senlac to Bosworth 1066-1485, by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd

Background imageNorris Collection: A Noble Lady, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris

A Noble Lady, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris
A Noble Lady, 1926. A Noble Lady in the fashion of King Edward IIs (1284-1327) reign. From Costume & Fashion, Volume Two, Senlac to Bosworth 1066-1485, by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd

Background imageNorris Collection: The Emperor Frederick II, c1926. Artist: Herbert Norris

The Emperor Frederick II, c1926. Artist: Herbert Norris
The Emperor Frederick II, c1926. The Emperor Frederick II, Drawn from the statue known as Der Reiter, The Bamberg Horseman, in the cathedral of Bamberg, Germany

Background imageNorris Collection: Richard I, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris

Richard I, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris
Richard I, 1926. Richard I (1157-1199), King of England from 1189 to 1199. In his own time, the troubadour Bertran de Born called him Oc-e-Non (Yes-and-No)

Background imageNorris Collection: Elkanah from the St. Eadmundsbury Bible, c1135 (1927). Artist: Master Hugo

Elkanah from the St. Eadmundsbury Bible, c1135 (1927). Artist: Master Hugo
Elkanah from the St. Eadmundsbury Bible, c1135. The Bury Bible was commissioned by Herveus, the sacrist of Bury St Edmunds, one of the wealthiest Benedictine monasteries in England

Background imageNorris Collection: The Lady of the English, 1141, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris

The Lady of the English, 1141, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris
The Lady of the English, 1141, 1926. Empress Matilda (c1102-1167), also known as the Empress Maude, was the claimant to the English throne during the civil war known as the Anarchy

Background imageNorris Collection: Matilda of Flanders, c1925. Artist: Herbert Norris

Matilda of Flanders, c1925. Artist: Herbert Norris
Matilda of Flanders, 1925. Matilda of Flanders. Matilda (c1031-1083) was Queen Consort of William the Conqueror. From Costume & Fashion, Volume Two, Senlac to Bosworth 1066-1485, by Herbert Norris

Background imageNorris Collection: Americans Entertain Americans at the Ambassadeurs Restaurant

Americans Entertain Americans at the Ambassadeurs Restaurant
Acts at the Ambassadeurs Restaurant, Paris (1927) - Viva Regor, June, Billy Reardon, Georgie Hale, Edith Flynn, Elizabeth Jordan, Cal & Ethel Norris Date: 1927

Background imageNorris Collection: Costume design by Herbert Norris

Costume design by Herbert Norris for 1780, London, 1897 Date: 1897

Background imageNorris Collection: William Edward Norris

William Edward Norris
WILLIAM EDWARD NORRIS Prolific British novelist whose titles - such as Harry and Ursula - have not been read by me nor, I suspect, by you. Date: 1847 - 1925

Background imageNorris Collection: TENNESSEE: HOUSING, c1935. Housing for the employees of the Tennessee Valley Authority

TENNESSEE: HOUSING, c1935. Housing for the employees of the Tennessee Valley Authority working on the Norris Dam in Anderson County, Tennessee, c1935

Background imageNorris Collection: NORRIS DAM PARK, c1938. Overlook terrace at Norris Dam Park in Tennessee, designed

NORRIS DAM PARK, c1938. Overlook terrace at Norris Dam Park in Tennessee, designed and built by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Photograph, c1938

Background imageNorris Collection: NORRIS DAM PARK, c1938. Boat harbor and parking lot at Norris Dam Park in Tennessee

NORRIS DAM PARK, c1938. Boat harbor and parking lot at Norris Dam Park in Tennessee, designed at built by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Photograph, c1938

Background imageNorris Collection: TENNESSEE: NORRIS FREEWAY. Bridge along the Norris freeway, designed and built

TENNESSEE: NORRIS FREEWAY. Bridge along the Norris freeway, designed and built by the Tennessee Valley Authority, c1935

Background imageNorris Collection: TENNESSEE: NORRIS DAM. The Norris Dam on the Clinch River, erected by the Tennessee

TENNESSEE: NORRIS DAM. The Norris Dam on the Clinch River, erected by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Photograph, c1935

Background imageNorris Collection: TENNESSEE: NORRIS DAM. Interior of the generator hall at the Norris Dam on the Clinch River

TENNESSEE: NORRIS DAM. Interior of the generator hall at the Norris Dam on the Clinch River, erected by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Photograph, c1940

Background imageNorris Collection: TENNESSEE: NORRIS DAM. The Norris Dam and powerhouse lit by floodlights, on the

TENNESSEE: NORRIS DAM. The Norris Dam and powerhouse lit by floodlights, on the Clinch River in Tennessee, erected by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Photograph, c1940

Background imageNorris Collection: NEW MEXICO: PIE TOWN, 1940. Homesteader Mrs. Norris with cabbage in Pie Town, New Mexico

NEW MEXICO: PIE TOWN, 1940. Homesteader Mrs. Norris with cabbage in Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, October 1940

Background imageNorris Collection: FARMING, 1940. Homesteaders Jack Whinery and Jim Norris looking at the roots of corn in Pie Town

FARMING, 1940. Homesteaders Jack Whinery and Jim Norris looking at the roots of corn in Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1940




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"Norris: A Name Woven into History and Culture" From the fierce Celtic Chieftainess Boadicea to the modern Norris Green Estate in Liverpool, the name Norris resonates with significance. Herbert Norris immortalized this powerful figure in his captivating artwork "A Celtic Chieftainess (Boadicea), 1924. " The connection deepens as we delve into the annals of maritime history, where Richard Norris Williams embarked on a fateful journey aboard the RMS Titanic as a First Class passenger. His story reminds us of both tragedy and resilience. But let's not forget lighter moments like those captured in "When Can I Have A Banana Again?" or heartwarming tales such as "Goodnight Children Everywhere. " These cultural references remind us that Norrises have left their mark on literature and entertainment. Traveling across continents, we encounter engineering marvels like The Norris Dam in Tennessee, USA. This architectural feat stands tall, symbolizing human ingenuity harnessed for progress. Delving deeper into history reveals intriguing correspondences between King Philip II and the City Council of La Coruna through a letter sent by him. It sheds light on significant events like The English Armada and its impact during the Siege of Corunna in 1589. In academia, George Norris holds prominence as Principal of Birkbeck Institute in London—a testament to intellectual prowess associated with this illustrious surname. And who can resist indulging their taste buds? Hopcraft & Norris Pale Ale tantalizes beer enthusiasts with its distinct flavors—an embodiment of craftsmanship passed down through generations. Whether it be artistry, bravery at sea, literary contributions, engineering triumphs, historical correspondence or academic excellence—Norris is more than just a name; it represents an enduring legacy woven throughout time.