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Parsons Collection (#2)

"Exploring the Legacy of Parsons: From Welwyn Garden City to Banbury, England" Step into history with a captivating journey through Parsons' remarkable contributions

Background imageParsons Collection: The Matabili Insurrection, Rebels trying to cut off the Government-House Picket on 25 April

The Matabili Insurrection, Rebels trying to cut off the Government-House Picket on 25 April
1605441 The Matabili Insurrection, Rebels trying to cut off the Government-House Picket on 25 April, Death of Parsons (engraving) by Prior

Background imageParsons Collection: James Braid at Flackwell Heath

James Braid at Flackwell Heath
Golfer James Braid (pictured middle) at Flackwell Heath with fellow competitors (Left to right) Bobbie Harris, B. McRae, Robert Howie, and Harold Parsons. 1923

Background imageParsons Collection: Bright Young Things at the Venice Lido

Bright Young Things at the Venice Lido
From left, Alan Parsons, drama critic for the Daily Mail and husband of Viola Tree, Zita Jungman, Mr Robin D Erlanger (formerly Myrtle Farquarson)

Background imageParsons Collection: Madame Parsons and her Seven Daughters

Madame Parsons and her Seven Daughters, the Little Lancashire Lasses, a family of performers. (There was also Papa Parsons and Boys.) Date: circa 1910s

Background imageParsons Collection: The Countess of Rosse and her Daughter

The Countess of Rosse and her Daughter
Anne Messel, the Countess of Rosse and her eldest daughter from her first marriage are shown in this photography. Anne Messel (later Parsons) was previously married to Ronald Armstrong-Jones

Background imageParsons Collection: The Rosse Telescope, 1845 (litho)

The Rosse Telescope, 1845 (litho)
472239 The Rosse Telescope, 1845 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Popularly known as the Leviathan of Parsonstown)

Background imageParsons Collection: Boarding House Life (engraving)

Boarding House Life (engraving)
1038348 Boarding House Life (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boarding House Life)

Background imageParsons Collection: Dry Dock at Halifax, Nova Scotia (engraving)

Dry Dock at Halifax, Nova Scotia (engraving)
6016224 Dry Dock at Halifax, Nova Scotia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dry Dock at Halifax, Nova Scotia)

Background imageParsons Collection: Illustration from The genus rosa by Ellen Willmott, 1914

Illustration from The genus rosa by Ellen Willmott, 1914. Private Collection

Background imageParsons Collection: The Ouse Bridge, York, 1844. Creator: Smyth

The Ouse Bridge, York, 1844. Creator: Smyth
The Ouse Bridge, York, 1844. Meetings of the British Association for the Advancement of Science were held in York, and... have continued through the week with increasing interest and popularity

Background imageParsons Collection: Clipper Ship 'Red Jacket'- In the Ice off Cape Horn

Clipper Ship "Red Jacket"- In the Ice off Cape Horn
Clipper Ship " Red Jacket" - In the Ice off Cape Horn, on Her Passage from Australia, to Liverpool, August 1854, 1855

Background imageParsons Collection: Central Park, Winter - The Skating Pond, 1862. Creator: Lyman Wetmore Atwater

Central Park, Winter - The Skating Pond, 1862. Creator: Lyman Wetmore Atwater
Central Park, Winter - The Skating Pond, 1862

Background imageParsons Collection: An Interior View of the New York Crystal Palace, 1853. Creator: Charles Parsons

An Interior View of the New York Crystal Palace, 1853. Creator: Charles Parsons
An Interior View of the New York Crystal Palace, 1853

Background imageParsons Collection: Brewster & Co. Coach Makers, 372 & 374 Broome St. ca. 1860-70

Brewster & Co. Coach Makers, 372 & 374 Broome St. ca. 1860-70

Background imageParsons Collection: OXFORD / PARSONS PLEASURE

OXFORD / PARSONS PLEASURE
Oxford: Parsons Pleasure, a popular bathing spot Date: 1893

Background imageParsons Collection: WILLIAM PARSONS / 18C

WILLIAM PARSONS / 18C
WILLIAM PARSONS Actor Date: 1736 - 1795

Background imageParsons Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20121131

EyeUbiquitous_20121131
Ireland, County Offaly, Birr Castle current home of the 7th Earl of Rosse, The Great Telescope

Background imageParsons Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20121130

EyeUbiquitous_20121130
Ireland, County Offaly, Birr Castle current home of the 7th Earl of Rosse, The Great Telescope

Background imageParsons Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20121128

EyeUbiquitous_20121128
Ireland, County Offaly, Birr which is a town renowned for its Georgian architecture, Johns Mall, statue of the 3rd Earl of Rosse

Background imageParsons Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20121127

EyeUbiquitous_20121127
Ireland, County Offaly, Birr which is a town renowned for its Georgian architecture, Johns Mall, Johns Hall and a streetlamp with the area known as The Chains in the foreground due to the sturdy

Background imageParsons Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20121126

EyeUbiquitous_20121126
Ireland, County Offaly, Birr which is a town renowned for its Georgian architecture, Johns Mall, statue of the 3rd Earl of Rosse with Johns Hall in the background

Background imageParsons Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20121125

EyeUbiquitous_20121125
Ireland, County Offaly, Birr which is a town renowned for its Georgian architecture, Johns Mall, statue of the 3rd Earl of Rosse with Johns Hall in the background

Background imageParsons Collection: Scene in a Farce called The Quaker, December 22, 1783. December 22, 1783

Scene in a Farce called The Quaker, December 22, 1783. December 22, 1783
Scene in a Farce called The Quaker, December 22, 1783

Background imageParsons Collection: Dog Rose, c1890-1908, (1944). Creator: Alfred William Parsons

Dog Rose, c1890-1908, (1944). Creator: Alfred William Parsons
Dog Rose, c1890-1908, (1944). Botanical illustration from " The Genus Rosa" by Ellen Willmott. [1910-1914]. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson

Background imageParsons Collection: The Great Telescope constructed by Lord Rosse, 1828-1845, 1901. Creator: Unknown

The Great Telescope constructed by Lord Rosse, 1828-1845, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Great Telescope constructed by Lord Rosse, 1828-1845, (1901). Irish astronomer and engineer William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse (1800-1867)

Background imageParsons Collection: Our Three Little Maids - Parsons, Fletcher & Co. Ltd. advertisement, 1909

Our Three Little Maids - Parsons, Fletcher & Co. Ltd. advertisement, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

Background imageParsons Collection: Our Three Little Maids - Parsons, Fletcher & Co. Ltd advertisement, 1909. Creator: Unknown

Our Three Little Maids - Parsons, Fletcher & Co. Ltd advertisement, 1909. Creator: Unknown
Our Three Little Maids - Parsons, Fletcher & Co. Ltd advertisement, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

Background imageParsons Collection: Picture No. 12478853

Picture No. 12478853
Jack Russell Terrier puppy outdoors in the garden Date:

Background imageParsons Collection: Picture No. 12478852

Picture No. 12478852
Jack Russell Terrier puppy outdoors in the garden Date:

Background imageParsons Collection: Picture No. 12478850

Picture No. 12478850
Jack Russell Terrier puppy outdoors in the garden Date:

Background imageParsons Collection: Picture No. 12478851

Picture No. 12478851
Jack Russell Terrier puppy outdoors in the garden Date:

Background imageParsons Collection: Picture No. 12478849

Picture No. 12478849
Jack Russell Terrier puppy outdoors in the garden Date:

Background imageParsons Collection: Picture No. 12478848

Picture No. 12478848
Jack Russell Terrier puppy outdoors in the garden Date:

Background imageParsons Collection: Picture No. 12478847

Picture No. 12478847
Jack Russell Terrier puppy outdoors in the garden Date:

Background imageParsons Collection: Picture No. 12478846

Picture No. 12478846
Jack Russell Terrier puppy outdoors in the garden Date:

Background imageParsons Collection: Picture No. 12478844

Picture No. 12478844
Jack Russell Terrier puppy outdoors in the garden Date:

Background imageParsons Collection: Picture No. 12478845

Picture No. 12478845
Jack Russell Terrier puppy outdoors in the garden Date:

Background imageParsons Collection: Picture No. 12478843

Picture No. 12478843
Jack Russell Terrier puppy outdoors in the garden Date:

Background imageParsons Collection: Picture No. 12478842

Picture No. 12478842
Jack Russell Terrier puppy outdoors in the garden Date:

Background imageParsons Collection: Picture No. 12478841

Picture No. 12478841
Jack Russell Terrier puppy outdoors in the garden Date:

Background imageParsons Collection: Picture No. 12478840

Picture No. 12478840
Jack Russell Terrier puppy outdoors in the garden Date:

Background imageParsons Collection: Picture No. 12478839

Picture No. 12478839
Jack Russell Terrier puppy outdoors in the garden Date:

Background imageParsons Collection: Picture No. 12478837

Picture No. 12478837
Jack Russell Terrier puppy outdoors in the garden Date:

Background imageParsons Collection: Poplars in the Thames Valley, late 19th century, (1935). Creator: Alfred William Parsons

Poplars in the Thames Valley, late 19th century, (1935). Creator: Alfred William Parsons
Poplars in the Thames Valley, late 19th century, (1935). Painting in the Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums, Scotland. From " Modern Masterpieces", Part 18. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935]

Background imageParsons Collection: The City of San Francisco, 1878

The City of San Francisco, 1878. Private Collection

Background imageParsons Collection: The Lord Mayor at the Red Lion Brewhouse, St Katherines Way, London, c1703 (c1850(?))

The Lord Mayor at the Red Lion Brewhouse, St Katherines Way, London, c1703 (c1850(?)). Sir John Parsons leaving for Westminster by barge

Background imageParsons Collection: The Lord Mayor departing for Westminster, St Katherines Way, London, 1703 (c1850(?))

The Lord Mayor departing for Westminster, St Katherines Way, London, 1703 (c1850(?)). Sir John Parsons embarking on the Lord Mayors Barge at the Red Lion Brewhouse. He was Lord Mayor in 1703

Background imageParsons Collection: Ford V8 saloon of HJ Parsons competing in the South Wales Auto Club Welsh Rally, 1937 Artist

Ford V8 saloon of HJ Parsons competing in the South Wales Auto Club Welsh Rally, 1937 Artist
Ford V8 Saloon. 1936 Vehicle Reg. No. CAF825. Event Entry No: 4. Driver: Parsons, H.J. Place: S.W.A.C. Welsh Rally. Date: 30.6-3.7.37




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"Exploring the Legacy of Parsons: From Welwyn Garden City to Banbury, England" Step into history with a captivating journey through Parsons' remarkable contributions. 🗺️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 1️⃣ In 1926, Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire unveiled its map, showcasing the visionary planning by Parsons that shaped this beautiful town. 2️⃣ Travel to Banbury's Parsons Street and immerse yourself in its charming ambiance - a street that whispers tales of old-world charm and timeless elegance. 3️⃣ Witness the artistic prowess of Francis Parsons as he brings Chief Kanagagota (Standing Turkey) to life on canvas during his London visit in 1762. 4️⃣ Behold the magnificent Turbinia, a steam turbine-powered steamship that revolutionized maritime technology under the watchful eye of none other than Charles Algernon Parsons himself. 5️⃣ The Tatler cover featuring the enchanting Countess of Rosse is an exquisite masterpiece graced by Parson's creative touch - capturing beauty for all eternity. 6️⃣ Delve into ancient history as you explore The Moabite Stone from 1926, revealing fascinating insights into biblical times meticulously preserved by scholars like William B. Parsons. 7️⃣ Edgar & Winifred Ward's pottery artistry takes center stage in their stunning creations from 1926 – witness their mastery firsthand at The Potteries exhibition. 8️⃣ Alfred William Parson's brush strokes transport us back to the tranquil Thames Valley adorned with majestic poplars – an idyllic scene captured forever on canvas. 9️⃣ Join members of Cuddington Golf Club in Surrey as they enjoy leisurely rounds amidst picturesque landscapes – where passion for golf meets Parson's love for the outdoors.