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"Robert Roberts: A Name That Echoes Through History" From the iconic Augusta National Golf Club House in 1943 to the influential leadership of Margaret Thatcher

Background imageRoberts Collection: Cartoon, Mr Arthur Roberts, music hall performer

Cartoon, Mr Arthur Roberts, music hall performer
Cartoon, Mr Arthur Roberts (music hall performer) will sure to be in pocket with managers squabbling over him. 1885

Background imageRoberts Collection: Cartoon, Mr Poland to Notorious Person

Cartoon, Mr Poland to Notorious Person
Cartoon, Mr Poland (a lawyer) to Notorious Person (Arthur Roberts, music hall performer) - Now, my dear Arthur, I consider myself responsible for your good behaviour; so - be careful! 1884

Background imageRoberts Collection: Prince George, later Duke of Kent by Cyril Roberts

Prince George, later Duke of Kent by Cyril Roberts
HRH Prince George, Duke of Kent (1902 - 1942), fourth son of George V and Queen Mary. Despite a military education, he became the first member of the Royal family to work for the Civil Service

Background imageRoberts Collection: Hapgood and Roberts of Arsenal, Dixie Dean of Everton

Hapgood and Roberts of Arsenal, Dixie Dean of Everton
Eddie Hapgood and Herbie Roberts of Arsenal, Dixie Dean of Everton heading, in a football match action shot. circa 1930s

Background imageRoberts Collection: Advert,s L Prima Donna Corsets

Advert,s L Prima Donna Corsets
Advert fors L Prima Donna Corsets, available at a range of department stores. 1897

Background imageRoberts Collection: Royal Review, Buckingham Palace, London

Royal Review, Buckingham Palace, London
Royal Review at Buckingham Palace, London, showing King Edward VII, Queen Alexandra, George, Prince of Wales, Princess Victoria of Wales, Earl Roberts, Colonel Aslar Khan

Background imageRoberts Collection: Gentleman fencer in third position of extension

Gentleman fencer in third position of extension or thrust. Copperplate engraving by C. Grignion after an illustration drawn from life by J. Roberts from Mr. J

Background imageRoberts Collection: Fencer in second position of garde de quarte

Fencer in second position of garde de quarte
Gentleman fencer in second position of garde de quarte. Copperplate engraving by D Jenkins after an illustration from life by J. Roberts from Mr. J

Background imageRoberts Collection: Gentleman fencer running through his opponent, 18th century

Gentleman fencer running through his opponent, 18th century
Gentleman fencer running through his opponent after a semicircular parry (parade du demi-cercle), 18th century. Copperplate engraving by D. Jenkins after an illustration drawn from the life by J

Background imageRoberts Collection: Gentleman fencer in the fourth position, 18th century

Gentleman fencer in the fourth position, 18th century
Gentleman fencer in the fourth position lunging at a mark on the wall (allongement du coup de quarte), 18th century. Copperplate engraving by D

Background imageRoberts Collection: Gentlemen fencers en garde for an attack, 18th century

Gentlemen fencers en garde for an attack, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by D. Jenkins after an illustration drawn from the life by J. Roberts from Mr. J

Background imageRoberts Collection: Gentleman fencer disarming his opponent, 18th century

Gentleman fencer disarming his opponent, 18th century
Gentleman fencer disarming his opponent after parrying (le croize d epee apres la parade du contre de quarte), 18th century. Copperplate engraving by D

Background imageRoberts Collection: Gentleman fencer lunging and striking an opponent

Gentleman fencer lunging and striking an opponent (coup de tems pres sur le mouvement du coupe), 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Goldar after an illustration drawn from the life by J

Background imageRoberts Collection: Field-Marshal Frederick Roberts

Field-Marshal Frederick Roberts (1832-1914), 1st Earl Roberts, British military commander. circa 1900s

Background imageRoberts Collection: Noblity in Costume

Noblity in Costume - Lady Charlotte Spencer as Miss Rivers, Lord Charles Spencer as Colonel Rivers. 1788

Background imageRoberts Collection: Terrier racing in Juan les Pins

Terrier racing in Juan les Pins
A terrier racing contest in the French Riviera resort of Juan les Pins, organised by Captain and Mrs Russell Roberts on the terrace of the Casino

Background imageRoberts Collection: Roberts in Afghanistan, reading the Proclamation of Martial Law at Kabul, 12 October 1879 (litho)

Roberts in Afghanistan, reading the Proclamation of Martial Law at Kabul, 12 October 1879 (litho)
1593168 Roberts in Afghanistan, reading the Proclamation of Martial Law at Kabul, 12 October 1879 (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRoberts Collection: Miss Nelly Farrens Farewall to the Public, the Benefit Performance at Drury Lane Theatre (litho)

Miss Nelly Farrens Farewall to the Public, the Benefit Performance at Drury Lane Theatre (litho)
1039437 Miss Nelly Farrens Farewall to the Public, the Benefit Performance at Drury Lane Theatre (litho) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRoberts Collection: Adam Warner Hooted as a Wizard

Adam Warner Hooted as a Wizard, exhibited at the Royal Academy by H B Roberts. 1872

Background imageRoberts Collection: Roberts self-propelling steam fire engine

Roberts self-propelling steam fire engine
William Roberts of Millwalls self-propelling steam fire engine. Roberts was managing foreman of Brown, Lenox & Co of Millwall who maintained a private brigade. Date: 1862

Background imageRoberts Collection: Roberts, Buller and Beresford

Roberts, Buller and Beresford
Busy Bs. Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1913), Sir Redvers Buller (1839-1908) and William Leslie Beresford (1846-1918), British Naval Officer. Date: 1900

Background imageRoberts Collection: Lord Roberts

Lord Roberts
Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts (1832 - 1914), British Victorian era general who became one of the most successful British military commanders of his time. Date: 1913

Background imageRoberts Collection: Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts (1832 - 1914)

Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts (1832 - 1914), British soldier who was one of the most successful commanders of the 19th century

Background imageRoberts Collection: Mr Charles Danby as Roberts in 'The Lady Slavey'(b / w photo)

Mr Charles Danby as Roberts in "The Lady Slavey"(b / w photo)
726393 Mr Charles Danby as Roberts in " The Lady Slavey" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRoberts Collection: The Two Hamiltons with Roberts in the Transvaal (litho)

The Two Hamiltons with Roberts in the Transvaal (litho)
1599745 The Two Hamiltons with Roberts in the Transvaal (litho) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Two Hamiltons with Roberts in the Transvaal)

Background imageRoberts Collection: With Roberts to the Gold Reef City (litho)

With Roberts to the Gold Reef City (litho)
1599698 With Roberts to the Gold Reef City (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Roberts to the Gold Reef City)

Background imageRoberts Collection: Bloemfontein in British Hands (b / w photo)

Bloemfontein in British Hands (b / w photo)
1599583 Bloemfontein in British Hands (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bloemfontein in British Hands)

Background imageRoberts Collection: Roberts in Afghanistan, his Advance up the Hazardarakht Defile to the Shutargardan (litho)

Roberts in Afghanistan, his Advance up the Hazardarakht Defile to the Shutargardan (litho)
1593167 Roberts in Afghanistan, his Advance up the Hazardarakht Defile to the Shutargardan (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roberts in Afghanistan)

Background imageRoberts Collection: Roberts in Afghanistan, the Attack on the Peiwar Kotai, 2 December 1878 (litho)

Roberts in Afghanistan, the Attack on the Peiwar Kotai, 2 December 1878 (litho)
1593166 Roberts in Afghanistan, the Attack on the Peiwar Kotai, 2 December 1878 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roberts in Afghanistan)

Background imageRoberts Collection: Friends of Roberts (litho)

Friends of Roberts (litho)
1593163 Friends of Roberts (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Friends of Roberts. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 5 January 1901)

Background imageRoberts Collection: Roberts in the Mutiny, the Young Lieutenant knocked over by a Round Shot in No 2 Battery

Roberts in the Mutiny, the Young Lieutenant knocked over by a Round Shot in No 2 Battery, before Delhi (litho)
1593160 Roberts in the Mutiny, the Young Lieutenant knocked over by a Round Shot in No 2 Battery, before Delhi (litho) by Woodville

Background imageRoberts Collection: The Gate of the Viva Rambla, Granada, 1834 (pencil and watercolour heightened with

The Gate of the Viva Rambla, Granada, 1834 (pencil and watercolour heightened with
651905 The Gate of the Viva Rambla, Granada, 1834 (pencil and watercolour heightened with touches of bodycolour) by Roberts

Background imageRoberts Collection: Fragments of the Great Colossi at the Memnonium, Thebes, 1838 (pencil and watercolour)

Fragments of the Great Colossi at the Memnonium, Thebes, 1838 (pencil and watercolour)
824089 Fragments of the Great Colossi at the Memnonium, Thebes, 1838 (pencil and watercolour) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); 34x49.5

Background imageRoberts Collection: Heidelburg, The Palace of the Electors of the Palatinate, 1832 (pencil and watercolour)

Heidelburg, The Palace of the Electors of the Palatinate, 1832 (pencil and watercolour)
824086 Heidelburg, The Palace of the Electors of the Palatinate, 1832 (pencil and watercolour) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); 22.3x29.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Heidelburg)

Background imageRoberts Collection: One Stephenson... swore at him, and bade him stand up and fight like a man (colour litho)

One Stephenson... swore at him, and bade him stand up and fight like a man (colour litho)
3628407 One Stephenson... swore at him, and bade him stand up and fight like a man (colour litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: One Stephenson)

Background imageRoberts Collection: Boer War: Baden Powell encouraging Mafeking to hold out

Boer War: Baden Powell encouraging Mafeking to hold out
533162 Boer War: Baden Powell encouraging Mafeking to hold out. Lord Roberts promised to relieve them by 18 May. John Tenniel cartoon from Punch 9 May 1900

Background imageRoberts Collection: Westward Ho! (b / w photo)

Westward Ho! (b / w photo)
6009126 Westward Ho! (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Westward Ho! Illustration for Further Heroes of Modern Adventure by T C Bridges)

Background imageRoberts Collection: Roberts in the Mutiny, his Narrow Escape at Agra (litho)

Roberts in the Mutiny, his Narrow Escape at Agra (litho)
1593164 Roberts in the Mutiny, his Narrow Escape at Agra (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roberts in the Mutiny, his Narrow Escape at Agra)

Background imageRoberts Collection: The Treasury - El Khasne, from The Holy Land series

The Treasury - El Khasne, from The Holy Land series
986214 The Treasury - El Khasne, from The Holy Land series, 1842-1849 (tinted lithograph) by Roberts, David (1796-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Treasury; El Khasne)

Background imageRoberts Collection: Dieppe, 1828 (pencil, pen and brown ink and watercolour heightened with white)

Dieppe, 1828 (pencil, pen and brown ink and watercolour heightened with white)
651886 Dieppe, 1828 (pencil, pen and brown ink and watercolour heightened with white) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); 22.9x30.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dieppe. David Roberts (1796-1864)

Background imageRoberts Collection: The Boer Ambuscade at Koorn Spruit (litho)

The Boer Ambuscade at Koorn Spruit (litho)
1599628 The Boer Ambuscade at Koorn Spruit (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boer Ambuscade at Koorn Spruit, the Surprise of Robertss Horse)

Background imageRoberts Collection: Waiting for Roberts, the Chair and Desk at the War Office, vacated by Lord Wolseley (b / w photo)

Waiting for Roberts, the Chair and Desk at the War Office, vacated by Lord Wolseley (b / w photo)
1600493 Waiting for Roberts, the Chair and Desk at the War Office, vacated by Lord Wolseley (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waiting for Roberts)

Background imageRoberts Collection: Banquet to Major-General Sir Frederick Roberts at the United Service Club

Banquet to Major-General Sir Frederick Roberts at the United Service Club, illustration for The Graphic
995696 Banquet to Major-General Sir Frederick Roberts at the United Service Club, illustration for The Graphic, 4th December 1880, (engraving) by English School

Background imageRoberts Collection: The formal surrender of Bloefontein to Lord Roberts by Mr, Pappenfus, Mr, Kellner and Mr

The formal surrender of Bloefontein to Lord Roberts by Mr, Pappenfus, Mr, Kellner and Mr
3713975 The formal surrender of Bloefontein to Lord Roberts by Mr, Pappenfus, Mr, Kellner and Mr, Collins on March 14th, 1900, from the book South Africa and the Transvaal War by Louis Creswicke

Background imageRoberts Collection: Karnac, 27th November 1838, 1842-1849 (hand-coloured lithograph)

Karnac, 27th November 1838, 1842-1849 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986404 Karnac, 27th November 1838, 1842-1849 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Roberts, David (1796-1864) (after); 60.5x43.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Karnac, 27th November 1838)

Background imageRoberts Collection: Burrell Road Locomotive 3057, Lord Roberts

Burrell Road Locomotive 3057, Lord Roberts
Maker: Charles Burrell & Sons of Thetford, Norfolk Type: Road Locomotive Number: 3057 Built: 1908 Registration: BE 7217 Cylinders: Compound Nhp: 7 Name: Lord Roberts Date: 1970s-1980s

Background imageRoberts Collection: Ladies dress a window at Madame Roberts store Date: 1853

Ladies dress a window at Madame Roberts store Date: 1853

Background imageRoberts Collection: The Departure of the Israelites, 1829 Creator: David Roberts

The Departure of the Israelites, 1829 Creator: David Roberts
The Departure of the Israelites, 1829




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"Robert Roberts: A Name That Echoes Through History" From the iconic Augusta National Golf Club House in 1943 to the influential leadership of Margaret Thatcher, the name "Roberts" has left an indelible mark on various realms. Margaret Thatcher, born in 1925, rose to become one of Britain's most formidable political figures and a symbol of female empowerment. But let us not forget the remarkable strength displayed by Atlas and Vulcana at the music hall. These strongman and strongwoman captivated audiences with their awe-inspiring feats of power. In British military history, Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts, commanded forces during South Africa's tumultuous times in 1902 as Field Marshal Lord Roberts. His strategic brilliance earned him respect and admiration from his troops. Meanwhile, artist Lafayette immortalized this great leader through his portrait capturing Field Marshal Lord Roberts' commanding presence. Even centuries before these events unfolded, Mechthild of Magdeburg emerged as a medieval mystic whose spiritual teachings continue to inspire seekers today. Sports enthusiasts will recall Manchester United's triumph over Bristol City in the thrilling 1909 FA Cup Final. The name "Roberts" became synonymous with victory on that historic day. The '70s brought about another significant association with "Roberts, " but this time it was through the iconic ROBERTS R RADIO - a symbol of innovation and style that defined an era. Arthur Roberts took center stage as a music hall entertainer who enchanted audiences with his comedic talent and magnetic personality. Not only did "Roberts" leave its mark across different fields; it also played a role in shaping armies through recruiting grounds for both Regular Army soldiers and Territorials alike. Lastly, Josslyn and Idina Hay found solace at Slains Farm in Kenya—a place where they could escape from life's demands while embracing nature's beauty under their watchful eyes.