Skippers Collection

Advert for Skippers Norwegian Bristling Sardines
Advert for Skippers Norwegian Bristling (or Brisling) Sardines, showing the lid of a can rolled back to reveal the delicious fish

Chequered Skipper Butterfly Rare in UK
ROG-11323 Chequered Skipper BUTTERFLY Carterocephalus palaemon Rare in the UK Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

The young boater or the trip to the island of love, 19th century (Epinal print)
THT4305721 The young boater or the trip to the island of love, 19th century (Epinal print); (add.info.: Song " la jeune boatiere ou le voyage a l'ile d'amour". Epinal print)

Chequered skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon) nectaring on a thistle (Cirsium), Glasdrum Wood National Nature Reserve, near Oban, Argyll, Scotland, UK, June

Skippers (engraving)
7192814 Skippers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skippers. Illustration for Keepsake for the Young)

The Boatmaster. Engraving in "La chanson des metier"
XEE4191860 The Boatmaster. Engraving in " La chanson des metier". Epinal imaging, late 19th century. Private Collection by French School

Journal of Alexander Gillespie, 1669 (pen & ink on paper)
2919728 Journal of Alexander Gillespie, 1669 (pen & ink on paper) by Gillespie, Alexander (fl.1662-85); 20x30.5 cm; The University of St

Advertisement for Skippers Sailor Savouries sandwich filling with a poem illustrated by Gladys Peto. Date: c.1924

Journal of Alexander Gillespie, detail, 1674 (pen & ink on paper)
2919730 Journal of Alexander Gillespie, detail, 1674 (pen & ink on paper) by Gillespie, Alexander (fl.1662-85); 20x30.5 cm; The University of St

Journal of Alexander Gillespie, 1662 (pen & ink on paper)
2919729 Journal of Alexander Gillespie, 1662 (pen & ink on paper) by Gillespie, Alexander (fl.1662-85); 20x30.5 cm; The University of St

Some of the Pleasure Craft and their Skippers at the Inlet (b / w photo)
6027165 Some of the Pleasure Craft and their Skippers at the Inlet (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Journal of Alexander Gillespie, 1662-85 (pen & ink on paper)
2919731 Journal of Alexander Gillespie, 1662-85 (pen & ink on paper) by Gillespie, Alexander (fl.1662-85); 20x30.5cm cm; The University of St

Journal of Alexander Gillespie, 1663 (pen & ink on paper)
2919726 Journal of Alexander Gillespie, 1663 (pen & ink on paper) by Gillespie, Alexander (fl.1662-85); 20x30.5 cm; The University of St

Grizzled skipper butterfly {Pyrgus malvae}, Dorset. UK

Small skipper butterfly (Thymelicus sylvestris) resting on Ribbed meliot (Meliotus officinalis), Powerstock Common DWT reserve, Dorset, UK, June

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A small peck's skipper, Polites peckius, pollinating thistle flowers

Boys Crabbing
Three boys in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England - skippers of the future, fishing for crabs from the pier of the Corporation Bridge across the River Freshney. Date: 1950s

Picture No. 11091979
Essex Skippers paired on grass female above, male below July Date:

Picture No. 11091978
Essex Skipper nectaring on Ragwort with Proboscis July Date:

Essex skipper - Male on common birdsfoot-trefoil
VG-11219 Essex Skipper BUTTERFLY - male on common birdsfoot-trefoil Found on grasslands and roadside verges Thymelicus lineola Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for personal display

Essex skipper - Male and female mating on common birdsfoot-trefoil
VG-11218 Essex Skipper BUTTERFLY - male and female mating on common birdsfoot-trefoil Found on grasslands and roadside verges Thymelicus lineola Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for

Picture No. 11980538
Large skipper - male - resting on bramble leaf - Lincolnshire Date:

Picture No. 11980498
Dingy skipper - resting on ground - Dorset Date:

Fiery Skipper (Hylephila phyleus phyleus) adult, feeding on lantana flowers, Hope Gardens, Kingston, Jamaica, December

Malicious Skipper (Synapte malitiosa malitiosa) adult, basking on leaf, Linstead, Jamaica, December

Schauss Skipper (Pyrrhocalles jamaicensis) adult, resting on leaf, Linstead, Jamaica, December

Two-barred Flasher (Astraptes fulgerator) adult, feeding at flowers, Canopy Tower, Panama, November

Watsons Cane Skipper (Panoquina sylvicola woodruffi) adult, resting on flowers, Linstead, Jamaica, December

Tufted Marbled Skipper (Carcharodus flocciferus) adult female, resting on vegetation, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, July

Yellow-banded Skipper (Pyrgus sidae) adult, resting on seedhead, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria, July

Marbled Skipper (Carcharodus lavatherae) adult, drinking minerals from damp soil, Hautes-Pyrenees, Midi-Pyrenees, France, June

Red Underwing Skipper (Spialia sertorius) adult pair, mating on Globularia (Globularia sp) flower, Causse de Gramat, Massif Central, Lot, France, May

Lyells Swift (Pelopidas lyelli) adult, resting on dry vegetation, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, September

Sage Skipper (Muschampia proto) adult male, sunning on stony ground, Andalucia, Spain, May

Olive Skipper (Pyrgus serratulae) adult male, roosting on Alpine Snowbell (Soldanella alpina) flower, Italian Alps, Italy, July

Silver-spotted Skipper (Hesperia comma) adult, feeding on Dwarf Thistle (Cirsium acaule) flowers on chalk downland, Hampshire, England, August

Silver-spotted Skipper (Hesperia comma) adult female, resting on dry grass, Simplon Pass, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, July

Dingy Skipper (Erynnis tages tages) second brood adult, on chalk downland, Wiltshire, England, August

Grizzled Skipper (Pyrgus malvae) adult male, resting on Auricula (Primula auricula) flower, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, June

Funereal Duskywing (Erynnis funeralis) adult male, feeding on flower, Utah, U. S. A. May
Funereal Duskywing (Erynnis funeralis) adult male, feeding on flower, Utah, U.S.A. May

Dingy Skipper (Erynnis tages) adult pair, courting, French Pyrenees, France, June

Chequered Skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon) adult male, resting on grass leaf with early morning dew, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Northern Italy, June

Alpine Grizzled Skipper (Pyrgus andromedae) adult female, resting on Alpine Coltsfoot (Homogyne alpina) flowerhead, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Clouded Flat (Tagiades flesus) adult, resting on leaf, Gambia, January

Olive Skipper (Pyrgus serratulae) two adults, resting on grass flowerhead, Italy, july

Red Underwing Skipper (Spialia sertorius) adult, resting on moss in mountain meadow, Valle de Hecho, Pyrenees, Spain, June

Large Skipper (Ochlodes venatus) adult pair, mating on bramble leaf, Ivinghoe Beacon, Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire, England, June

Essex Skipper (Thymelicus lineola) adult, resting on leaf, Thursley Common National Nature Reserve, Surrey, England, June

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"Skippers: From Sardines to Butterflies, a World of Wonder" Discover the fascinating world of skippers, where Norwegian Bristling Sardines tantalize taste buds and Chequered Skipper butterflies grace the UK with their rare presence. In Glasdrum, witness the enchanting sight of a Chequered skipper nectaring on a thistle, showcasing nature's delicate dance. But skippers aren't just found in nature; they also inhabit our daily lives. Join boys crabbing by the shore as they try to catch these elusive creatures. Delve into history through engravings like "Skippers, " which depict skilled boatmasters navigating treacherous waters in "La chanson des metier. " Step back in time with Alexander Gillespie's journal entries from 1669 and 1674, penned meticulously on paper. Even advertisements have embraced the allure of skippers. Explore an enticing advert for Skippers Sailor Savouries sandwich filling accompanied by an illustrated poem that captures its irresistible charm. From pleasure craft sailing at the inlet to more glimpses into Gillespie's journal spanning over two decades, skippers take center stage in various aspects of life. Their significance is undeniable – whether it be satisfying cravings or capturing imaginations through art and literature. Intriguing and diverse, skippers weave together tales of culinary delights, natural wonders, historical accounts, and artistic expressions. So next time you encounter a skipper – be it on your plate or fluttering gracefully before your eyes – take a moment to appreciate their captivating presence in our world.