Parkinson Collection (#8)

You laugh at love
Traditional song with music. Image depicting a seductive-looking woman. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1904

A frosty morning
Winter scene. A girl and young boy out in the snow. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1905

An errand of mercy
Winter scene. Mother and sone with a basket of food for the needy. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1905

Expectancy
Winter scene. A pretty female skater hoping to attract her man. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1905

An intermezzo
A play on words. A couple enjoying a conversational interlude. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1905

A duet
A couple enjoying a harmonious dance. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1905

Postman
A postman of 1813 knocking on a door to deliver the mail. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1902

A symphony
A play on words. A couple enjoy a harmonious interlude. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1905

Pierrot & Miss Butterfly
Pierrot and Miss Butterfly on a balcony gazing at a Chinese lantern. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1914

Dutch girl and boy leaning on a fence looking out over the jetty. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1907

The last bachelor in the village
Young boy with his toys has three pretty girls in hot pursuit. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1914

Hope springs eternal
Boy and girl fishing in a pond hoping for a catch. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1914

The fairy pond
Young couple watch a fairy on a lily pad. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1914

The kiss
Boy kisses his young girlfriend seated on a fence holding her doll. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1914

Ther picnic
Group of children with pet dog and dolls enjoy a picnic in a field. Hand-coloured postcard. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1913

The foundling
Children find a sheep alone in a field and deck it with flowers. Hand-coloured postcard. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1913

We ve all joined the colours
Hand-coloured patriotic postcard of children joining the forces for World War 1. Artist: Ethel Parkinson 1913

Dinner time
Young girl feeding ducks and chickens in the farmyard. Hand-coloured postcard. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1913

Hold tight
A young family gingerly crossing a stream via stepping stones. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1913

Brotherly care
Young boy on the beach looking after fis younger sisters. Hand-coloured postcard. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1913

Dutch boy scrumping apples caught by a dog. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1909

Children and a big turkey
Two nervous children in a farmyard facing a huge turkey. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1909

Boy & girl in snowy scene
Boy and girl in snowy scene with a sprig of holly. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1907

Dressing the Xmas tree
Young lady on tiptoe placing the fairy at the top of the Christmas tree. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1906

Young lady in a winter scene
Attractive woman with a muff walking through woodland and gathering a sprig of mistletoe. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1906

Dutch girl in blue
Dutch girl accompanying a goose. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1906

Dutch boy and girl in blue
Dutch boy and girl dancing in clogs. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1906

Girl with a brolly
Young girl in white under a black umbrella with a sprig of holly. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1905

Girl with holly & mistletoe
Young girl in white carrying holly & mistletoe. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1905

Nothofagus betuloides
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Betula antarctica

Pimelea prostrata, strathmore weed
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Pimalea laevigata

Cecil Parkinson, British Conservative politician
Edward Cecil Parkinson, Baron Parkinson (b 1931), British Conservative politician and former government minister. Seen here at a reception. Date: circa 1980s

Group of people, Blackpool
A group of people posing for their photo in Blackpool, on the site of the new Embassy Hotel

3rd Earl Fortescue, Vanity Fair, Ape
CHICHESTER SAMUEL PARKINSON-FORTESCUE, 2nd Baron Clermont and 1st Baron Carlingford (1823 -1898), known as Lord Carlingford from 1874 to 1887 and Lord Clermont after 1887

Christmas churchgoing card by Ethel Parkinson
A Christmas Greetings card by Ethel Parkinson, showing people in 19th century style costume going to church in the snow. The caption reads: " The welcome eve, Loved Christmas now arrived

Follow the Man from Cooks by Ethel Parkinson
A friendly penguin, who is relatively gigantic compared to his human companions, takes them on a tour around his glacier, almost as if he has been employed by tour operator, Thomas Cook! Date: c.1920

Regency couple Christmas shopping
A couple stand in a snow covered street holding christmas gifts and holly in a basket. Date: 1907

Eric Parkinson & & R Philpott (Parkinson) 1967 Sidecar TT

Dianthus (Carnations and Pinks) From John Parkinson Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris London, 1629. Woodcut

Landing the shore end of the Bombay cable at Aden. From JC Parkinson The Ocean Telegraph to India London 1870. Coloured lithograph

The Potato (Solanum tuberosum) Native to South America, introduced into Europe 16th century, major food crop by end of 17th century. Woodcut showing foliage, flowers, fruit and underground tubers

Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) native to Malabar Coast of India. Berries of perennial climbing vine one of earliest known spices. From John Parkinson Theatrum Botanicum, 1640. Woodcut

Doctrine of the Signatures, the theory of medicine that like cures like. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Various varieties of Amaranthus. Divers suppose the flowers of these plants doe helpe to stay the fluxe of

Mandrake (2) and Foxgloves (4, 5, 6). Although poisonous, these plants have medicinal uses when properly prepared and prescribed

Varieties of Narcissus or Daffodil. Woodcut from Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris by John Parkinson (London, 1629). Horticulture Garden Flowers Bulb

Wallfowers (Cheiranthus) also known as Gillyflowers. Woodcut from Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris by John Parkinson (London, 1629)

Varieties of Jonquils, multiflowered members of the Narcissus family. Woodcut from Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris by John Parkinson (London, 1629)

Lamp shell of the Dictyothyris coarctata (Parkinson), which lived in soft, muddy sediments attached to shelly fragments

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Parkinson, a name that carries historical significance and personal connections. In 1824, Buckland's Megalosaurus jaw was discovered, a fossil that captivated the world with its immense size and ancient origins. Durham County Rugby Team, known for their strength and camaraderie on the field, embodying the spirit of teamwork. But amidst these tales of discovery and triumph lurk intruders - those who seek to disrupt harmony and progress. Yet even in the face of adversity, Parkinson remains steadfast - a labour of love that perseveres through challenges. The story unfolds further with Ethel Parkinson's artistic creations; her brushstrokes capturing everyday moments like Washing Day or Baking Day. These simple tasks become works of art under her skilled hand. Mr and Mrs Norman Parkinson Smith stand as symbols of enduring love; their bond unbreakable despite physical distance separating them from their loved one far away. The chaperon watches over them protectively, ensuring propriety is maintained in this delicate dance between two hearts. In East and West, Old Friends are Best by Ethel Parkinson, we witness the power of friendship transcending borders and cultures. A testament to human connection that knows no boundaries. Ironing Day completes this narrative tapestry woven by Ethel Parkinson's creativity - mundane chores elevated into moments worth cherishing forever. Parkinson encompasses more than just a surname; it embodies history, passion for artistry, resilience against obstacles faced along life's journey. It reminds us to find beauty in simplicity while treasuring our relationships both near and far.