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Background imageParsons Collection: Observation of a spiral galaxy in Canes Venatici drawn by Lord Rosse, 1850

Observation of a spiral galaxy in Canes Venatici drawn by Lord Rosse, 1850. Artist: William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse
Observation of a spiral galaxy in Canes Venatici drawn by Lord Rosse, 1850. Known as the Whirlpool Galaxy, this was the first galaxy to be recognised as having a spiral structure

Background imageParsons Collection: James Brindley, English civil engineer and canal builder, c1770 (1835)

James Brindley, English civil engineer and canal builder, c1770 (1835). Brindley (1716-1772) rests a hand on a theodolite and points to the aqueduct over the Irwell on the Worsley to Manchester

Background imageParsons Collection: Lord Rosses 72 in / 1. 8m reflecting telescope, 1849

Lord Rosses 72 in / 1. 8m reflecting telescope, 1849
Lord Rosses 72 in/1.8m reflecting telescope, 1849. William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse (1800-1867), Irish astronomer and engineer

Background imageParsons Collection: Longitudinal section of a steam turbine fitted into the Dover packet boat Queen, c1904

Longitudinal section of a steam turbine fitted into the Dover packet boat Queen, c1904. The turbines for the Queen were designed by the Anglo-Irish engineer Sir Charles Parsons (1854-1931)

Background imageParsons Collection: Longtudinal sections of two steam turbines

Longtudinal sections of two steam turbines. 1: Parsons marine turbine; 2: Rateaus marine turbine. Anglo-Irish engineer Sir Charles Parsons (1854-1931)

Background imageParsons Collection: Steam turbines fitted into the Dover packet boat Queen, 1904

Steam turbines fitted into the Dover packet boat Queen, 1904. The turbines were designed by the Anglo-Irish engineer Sir Charles Parsons (1854-1931)

Background imageParsons Collection: Robert Stawell Ball, British astronomer, mathematician, lecturer and populariser of science, 1905

Robert Stawell Ball, British astronomer, mathematician, lecturer and populariser of science, 1905. Artist: Spy
Robert Stawell Ball, Irish-born British astronomer, mathematician, lecturer and populariser of science, 1905. Ball (1840-1913), Lord Rosses astronomer at Parsonstown, Ireland

Background imageParsons Collection: Spiral galaxy (M 51) in Canes Venatici, 1910

Spiral galaxy (M 51) in Canes Venatici, 1910. Photograph taken at Mount Wilson Observatory, California, USA. Known as the Whirlpool Galaxy

Background imageParsons Collection: Certificate from Buckingham Palace

Certificate from Buckingham Palace, enclosing a medal to be worn by Reginald Alfred Edward Parsons in commemoration of Queen Elizabeth IIs coronation on 2 June 1953. Date: 1953

Background imageParsons Collection: Certificate from Queen Elizabeth II

Certificate from Queen Elizabeth II, thanking Mrs Parsons for helping her country at the beginning of the Second World War by providing shelter to strangers. Date: 1940s

Background imageParsons Collection: Portrait Jane Morris Mrs William Morris John Robert

Portrait Jane Morris Mrs William Morris John Robert
Portrait of Jane Morris (Mrs. William Morris); John Robert Parsons (British, about 1826 - 1909, active 1860s - 1870s); Cheyne Walk, Chelsea

Background imageParsons Collection: Walter Parsons, Aka The Staffordshire Giant, 7 Feet 6 Inches, Left

Walter Parsons, Aka The Staffordshire Giant, 7 Feet 6 Inches, Left, Alive During The Reign Of King James I And A Bodyguard To The King, With Sir Jeffrey Hudson, Right, 1619

Background imageParsons Collection: Cutter Yacht 'Scud'of Philadelphia - Modelled by Robert L. Stevens, Esq. 1855

Cutter Yacht "Scud"of Philadelphia - Modelled by Robert L. Stevens, Esq. 1855
Cutter Yacht " Scud" of Philadelphia - Modelled by Robert L. Stevens, Esq. 1855

Background imageParsons Collection: Certificate, The Home Guard

Certificate, The Home Guard -- to R A E Parsons, who served from 21 June 1940 until 26 June 1944 in the countrys defence, signed by King George VI. Date: 1940s

Background imageParsons Collection: Buick Vintage Car

Buick Vintage Car, England. Driver Victor Parsons Date: 1930s

Background imageParsons Collection: Lady Jane Knox

Lady Jane Knox
Lady JANE KNOX (nee Parsons) daughter of the earl of Rosse, wife of Arthur E Knox Date: ? - 1883

Background imageParsons Collection: STEAMER SHIP BALLROOM. The Grand Saloon of the Palace Steamer Drew

STEAMER SHIP BALLROOM. The Grand Saloon of the Palace Steamer Drew. Engraving by Charles Richard Parsons for Currier & Ives, c1878

Background imageParsons Collection: ANNA MORTON (1846-1918). Anna Livingston Reade Street Morton. Wife of U. S. Vice President Levi P

ANNA MORTON (1846-1918). Anna Livingston Reade Street Morton. Wife of U. S. Vice President Levi P
ANNA MORTON (1846-1918). Anna Livingston Reade Street Morton. Wife of U.S. Vice President Levi P. Morton. Engraving, American, 1888

Background imageParsons Collection: Picture No. 10892563

Picture No. 10892563
DOG - Parsons Jack Russell Terrier - puppies sitting together (8 weeks) Date:

Background imageParsons Collection: Certificate, General Headquarters, Home Forces

Certificate, General Headquarters, Home Forces, Home Guard, to Major R A E Parsons, 17th West Riding Battalion (Leeds, Yorkshire), in appreciation of good service rendered, dated 24 June 1943

Background imageParsons Collection: Rosse / 3rd Earl / Daviel

Rosse / 3rd Earl / Daviel
WILLIAM PARSONS 3RD EARL OF ROSSE Astronomer Date: 1800 - 1867

Background imageParsons Collection: Robert Parsons

Robert Parsons
ROBERT PARSONS Jesuit, entrusted with the mission of converting England back to Roman Catholicism Date: 1546 - 1610

Background imageParsons Collection: Rosse / 3rd Earl / Cabinet

Rosse / 3rd Earl / Cabinet
WILLIAM PARSONS, 3RD EARL OF ROSSE Astronomer Date: 1800 - 1867

Background imageParsons Collection: Miss Rachel Mary Parsons

Miss Rachel Mary Parsons
Miss Rachel Parsons, (18851956) British Engineer Date: 1939

Background imageParsons Collection: A Womans Keepsake by Alfred Parsons

A Womans Keepsake by Alfred Parsons (1847-1920), engraved by E Schladitz (dates unknown). Date: 1884

Background imageParsons Collection: Stitchwort by Alfred Parsons

Stitchwort by Alfred Parsons (1847-1920), engraved by Octave Lacour (1855-1921). Date: 1884

Background imageParsons Collection: Tuck. C350. B Parsons. c1920. jpg

Tuck. C350. B Parsons. c1920. jpg
Outside of the cattle shed, an interpretation of the Nativity, depicting Mary, Joseph, Jesus and the three wise men. Artist: BE Parsons Date: 1907

Background imageParsons Collection: Engagement of Viola Tree to Alan Parsons

Engagement of Viola Tree to Alan Parsons
Viola Tree (1884 - 1938), English actress, singer, playwright and author. Daughter of the actor Herbert Beerbohm Tree, she made many of her early appearances with his company at His Majestys Theatre

Background imageParsons Collection: Sunbeam 12-16 HP Vintage Car

Sunbeam 12-16 HP Vintage Car, England. Driver Victor Parsons Date: 1913

Background imageParsons Collection: Parsons Chameleon

Parsons Chameleon (Calumma parsonii). Madagascar

Background imageParsons Collection: Cecil Beaton and friends enjoying the English countryside

Cecil Beaton and friends enjoying the English countryside: clockwise from top left: Mrs Robin D Erlanger, Lady Margaret Drummond-Hay

Background imageParsons Collection: First Earl of Rosse

First Earl of Rosse
FRANCOIS CLAUDE AMOUR, marquis de BOUILLY French military with his autograph Date: 1739 - 1800

Background imageParsons Collection: Parsons as Alscrip

Parsons as Alscrip
WILLIAM PARSONS actor, as Alscrip in The heiress, Date: 1736 - 1795

Background imageParsons Collection: Parsons as Periwinkle

Parsons as Periwinkle
WILLIAM PARSONS actor, as Periwinkle in A bold stroke for a wife Date: 1736 - 1795

Background imageParsons Collection: Parsons as Plagiary

Parsons as Plagiary
WILLIAM PARSONS actor, as Sir Fretful Plagiary, in Sheridans The critic. Date: 1736 - 1795

Background imageParsons Collection: William Parsons Home

William Parsons Home
The summer residence of the great comic actor WILLIAM PARSONS at Frog Hall. Date: 1795

Background imageParsons Collection: Parsons as Dumps

Parsons as Dumps
WILLIAM PARSONS actor, as Dumps in The natural son Date: 1736 - 1795

Background imageParsons Collection: Edward Parsons - 2

Edward Parsons - 2
EDWARD PARSONS English churchman, congregational minister at Leeds, depicted delivering a sermon with the Good Book open before him. Date: 1762 - 1833

Background imageParsons Collection: William Parsons - 1

William Parsons - 1
WILLIAM PARSONS actor, appearing in comic roles Date: 1736 - 1795

Background imageParsons Collection: Robert Parsons - 2

Robert Parsons - 2
ROBERT PARSONS Jesuit missionary in England, thought to have been the leading conspirator against Elizabeth and the instigator of the Gunpowder Plot. Date: 1546 - 1610

Background imageParsons Collection: William Parsons - 2

William Parsons - 2
WILLIAM PARSONS actor, appearing in comic roles : this was the last portrait done of him, in 1794. Date: 1736 - 1795

Background imageParsons Collection: Edward Parsons - 1

Edward Parsons - 1
EDWARD PARSONS English churchman, congregational minister at Leeds. Date: 1762 - 1833

Background imageParsons Collection: Sir William Parsons

Sir William Parsons
SIR WILLIAM PARSONS professor of music and magistrate Date: 1746 - 1817

Background imageParsons Collection: Annabella Maynard

Annabella Maynard
ANNABELLA viscountess MAYNARD (nee Parsons) (previously mrs Horton) actress and courtesan, wife of Charles, viscount Maynard. Date: ? - 1808?

Background imageParsons Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Wet Parsons, Artist, Subject, Aquatint, Designed, Etched

Drawings Prints, Print, Wet Parsons, Artist, Subject, Aquatint, Designed, Etched
Drawings and Prints, Print, Wet Parsons, Artist, Artist, Subject, Aquatint by, Designed by, Etched by, Francis Jukes, Thomas Rowlandson, Peter Simon, William Parsons, British

Background imageParsons Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Scene, Farce, called, Quaker, Subject, Artist, William Parsons

Drawings Prints, Print, Scene, Farce, called, Quaker, Subject, Artist, William Parsons
Drawings and Prints, Print, Scene in a Farce called The Quaker, Subject, Artist, Subject, William Parsons, Thomas Rowlandson, John Bannister, British, 1735-1795 London, British

Background imageParsons Collection: TAYLOR-PARSONS HOUSE. Home of the George Taylor Chapter of the Daughters of the

TAYLOR-PARSONS HOUSE. Home of the George Taylor Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Easton, Pennsylvania. Photograph, c1925

Background imageParsons Collection: Birds eye view of Wason Car Manufacturing Co. circa 1872. by Charles Parsons

Birds eye view of Wason Car Manufacturing Co. circa 1872. by Charles Parsons, 1821 1910, US, USA, America




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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.