Oswald Collection

Metropolitan Police officers, Battle of Cable Street
Metropolitan Police officers attempt to dismantle a barricade set up by anti-fascist demonstrators in the East End of London

Cable Street demonstration 1936
Anti-fascist crowds, some giving the Communist clenched fist salute, gather round a tram in the East End of London. A very large crowd gathered to protest against the proposed march by Sir Oswald

Lady St. Oswald, previously Evie Carew
Evie Carew Greene, an actress at Dalys Theatre, who married She married Rowland George Winn, 3rd Baron Saint Oswald of Nostell in October 1915 and became Lady St. Oswald

Wedding of Nicholas Mosley
Marriage of Nicholas Mosley (born 1923) to Miss Rosemary Salmond, daughter of Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir John Salmond

Grasmere Rush Festival
The Rush Bearing Festival at Grasmere, Lake District, England. Church floors were earthen and rushes were strewn on the floor for warmth. Held on St. Oswalds Day. Date: 1950s

Oswald Boelcke, German aviator
Oswald Boelcke (1891 1916), German flying ace of World War One. Boelcke is considered the father of the German fighter air force, and first to formalize rules of air fighting

Scottish International Association Football Team, 1895, at the time they played against Scotland: Harrison (Vice-President), Drummond, Lambie, Sliman (President), Russell, Gibson, Dixon (Treasurer)

Oswald Mosley as a giraffe by George Whitelaw
Sir Oswald Ernald Mosley, 6th Baronet (1896-1980), British right-wing politician, founder and leader of the British Union of Fascists (BUF) caricatured as a giraffe

G O Smith, footballer and cricketer
Gilbert Oswald Smith (1872-1943), amateur footballer who played for Oxford University and the Corinthians, and was captain for England. He played first-class cricket for Oxford University and Surrey

King Oswalds Arm
St Aidan prayed that the arm of King Oswald, which had given freely to beggars, would never decay. A story told in Bedes History. The arm remained uncorrupted for 9 centuries

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

Oswald Stoll / Vfair 1913
OSWALD STOLL Impresario Date: 1866 - 1942

Oswald Sets up Cross
King Oswald of Northumbria sets up a cross at Hefenfelth (Heavens Field) before a battle & is victorious. The cross becomes a site of miracles & healing

UK, England, English; British; York, York Minster, medieval stained glass; 15th century window; Seventh Century abbot of Lindisfarne St. Cuthbert carrying head of St. Oswald

Oswald Mosley and family on the Riviera 1931
Sir Oswald and Lady Cynthia Mosley with their children Vivien and Nicholas at Cap D Antibes in 1931. The Mosleys were frequent visitors to the French Riviera during this period. Date: 1931

Lady Cynthia and Oswald Mosley, Smethwick, 1926
Photograph showing Lady Cynthia and Oswald Mosley campaigning in Smethwick, West Midlands, during elections in 1926. At that time Oswald Mosley was representing the Labour party. Date: 18/12/1926

Gilbert Oswald

Gilbert Oswald Smith

Portrait Etching
A side profile portrait etching of a man's head. Date: circa 1923

Concrete bridge across the Clyde in Glasgow. The bridges built here was the second concrete bridge in the world, and first in the UK. The first image showing the extensive amount of scaffolding

1933 New Year celebrations, photographs of crowds in London, with illustrations of Old Father Time and the baby 1933, with revellers raising a toast. With a poem honouring 1932 and 1933

Caricature illustrations, captioned, Brilliant Brunettes by Pat Charles'. Showing, M Quaglino, Lord Warwick, Sir Oswald Mosley, Lord Castlerosse, Mr Charles Birkin'

Oswald Boelcke, German aviator, WW1
Oswald Boelcke (1891-1916), German flying ace of the First World War. He is considered to be the father of the German fighter air force, and was the first to formalise rules of air fighting

Hiking trail in primeval forest in the National Park Bavarian Forest near Sankt Oswald. Europe, Central Europe, Germany, Bavaria Date: 02-06-2021

How Oswald sang that night he knew not (engraving)
3634730 How Oswald sang that night he knew not (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Oswald sang that night he knew not)

Corinne ou l Italie (leather & marbled paper)
698763 Corinne ou l Italie (leather & marbled paper) by Stael, Germaine de (1766-1817); 17.1x10.7x2.5 cm; BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt, Academie des Beaux-Arts

Oswald Barrett, artist and illustrator Date: circa 1930

The High-Born Babe, by E Nesbit (litho)
1593348 The High-Born Babe, by E Nesbit (litho) by Buckland, Arthur Herbert (1870-fl.1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: The High-Born Babe, by E Nesbit)

Society women in their jewels
Page from The Sketch featuring a number of ladies of nobility wearing pearl necklaces, tiaras and other family jewels. 1. Lady Gooch, 2. Lady St. Oswald in a splendid dog collar, 3

Lady Cynthia Mosley (1898 1933), second daughter of Marquess Curzon of Kedleston. In 1920 Lady Cynthia married Oswald Mosley, MP for Harrow at the time and later Smethwick

Give Heed To The Plea of Old Ireland, by O Allen & A Lee
Promotional music sheet for Give Heed To The Plea of Old Ireland music hall song of 1892, by Oswald Allen & Alfred Lee, sung with the greatest success by Nelly Farrell

Oswald and Cynthia Mosley on hoilday in Venice
Oswald Mosley and his first wife, the former Lady Cynthia Curzon, in a gondola on the Grand Canal in Venice, accompanied by Mr E. V. Strachey. Date: 1925

America - Discussing Peace Terms
Benjamin Franklin and Richard Oswald discussing the Treaty of Peace Paris During The American War of Independence Date: 1783

Hunting the Fox, by E Nesbit (litho)
1593214 Hunting the Fox, by E Nesbit (litho) by Buckland, Arthur Herbert (1870-fl.1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunting the Fox, by E Nesbit)

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

DECLINE OF THE WEST / 1935
Melancholia A cartoon inspired by Oswald Spenglers 1922 work The Decline of the West. Date: 1935

St Oswald, 1846 (stained glass)
3475294 St Oswald, 1846 (stained glass) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); Our Lady of the Annunciation, Bishop Eton, Liverpool

Title page of Corinne ou l Italie, 3rd revised and enlarged edition
736953 Title page of Corinne ou l Italie, 3rd revised and enlarged edition, 3rd volume, Imprimerie des Freres Mame, Paris, 1808 (printed paper) by Stael

Oswald (pen & ink on paper)
451632 Oswald (pen & ink on paper) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); 21.4x31.6 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; eWolverhampton Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Oswald erecting the Cross (engraving)
2792994 Oswald erecting the Cross (engraving) by Townsend, Frederick Henry (1868-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oswald erecting the Cross)

The St Bernard Clubs Show at Knightsbridge (engraving)
6016520 The St Bernard Clubs Show at Knightsbridge (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: The St Bernard Clubs Show at Knightsbridge)

Oswald King Of Northumberland with his army, Battle Of Maserfield, Miracle of the Virgin Mary (coloured engraving)
2797168 Oswald King Of Northumberland with his army, Battle Of Maserfield, Miracle of the Virgin Mary (coloured engraving) by English School

Dog Show at the Agricultural Hall (engraving)
1614688 Dog Show at the Agricultural Hall (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dog Show at the Agricultural Hall)

Being Beavers, by E Nesbit (litho)
1600468 Being Beavers, by E Nesbit (litho) by Buckland, Arthur Herbert (1870-fl.1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Being Beavers, by E Nesbit)

Saint Dunstan (engraving)
976406 Saint Dunstan (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Dunstan. Illustration for The Chronicle of England by Joseph Strutt (Thomas Jones)

Statue of St Cuthbert bearing the head of Oswald, King of Northumbria, the founder of his see (engraving)
3655963 Statue of St Cuthbert bearing the head of Oswald, King of Northumbria, the founder of his see (engraving) by English School

Nostell Priory, Yorkshire, a mansion originally built by James Paine for Sir Rowland Winn, on the site of a 12th century priory dedicated to Saint Oswald. Date: mid 18th century

Newsagents - Corner Vauxhall Bridge Road and Gillingham St
Oswald King - Tobacconist, Newsagent and General Stores at 47 Gillingham Street (on the corner of Vauxhall Bridge Road), Pimlico, London SW1V. Date: 1908

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"Oswald: A Name Woven into History" From the Metropolitan Police officers who bravely stood their ground during the Battle of Cable Street to the spirited protesters at the Cable Street demonstration in 1936, it has witnessed moments of resilience and determination. But Oswald is not just a name associated with political movements; it also carries tales of love and celebration. Lady St. Oswald, previously known as Evie Carew, found her happily ever after in the enchanting wedding of Nicholas Mosley. And amidst joyous festivities like the Grasmere Rush Festival, Oswald's presence adds an air of merriment. In aviation history, we encounter another remarkable figure named Oswald – Oswald Boelcke, a German aviator whose skills soared above others. His legacy continues to inspire aspiring pilots worldwide. The arts have also embraced this captivating name. The programme cover from The Manchester Hippodrome showcases how entertainment thrived under its influence. Meanwhile, George Whitelaw's whimsical portrayal depicts none other than Oswald Mosley as a giraffe – a testament to his unique character and controversial nature. Sports enthusiasts will recognize G O Smith, both a talented footballer and cricketer who left an indelible mark on both fields. Additionally, King Oswalds Arm stands tall as a symbol of strength and power in sporting arenas. And let us not forget about Vfair 1913 where Oswald Stoll made his mark – an event that brought together people from all walks of life for unforgettable experiences. Through these glimpses into history across various domains such as politics, love stories, aviation feats, artistic expressions, and sports triumphs - we see that "Oswald" is more than just a name; it represents countless stories waiting to be discovered and celebrated by generations past and present alike.