Thornycroft Collection (page 3)

Steam yacht Branwens hull, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Steam yacht Branwens hull, 1914. Branwen, 135 feet length overall, launched in 1905 was the first vessel built at the John I. Thornycroft & Companys Woolston yard

Steam yacht Branwens hull with plates removed, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Steam yacht Branwens hull with plates removed, 1914. Branwen, 135 feet length overall, launched in 1905 was the first vessel built at the John I. Thornycroft & Companys Woolston yard

Victoria, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1837, (1932). The busts represent prominent personalities from Victorias (1819-1901) reign: Albert, Prince Consort (1819-1861); Alfred

George I, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1714, (1932). George (1660-1727) was the first Hanoverian King of Great Britain and Ireland. With an illustration of the city of Hanover

James II, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1685, (1932). The second surviving son of King Charles I, James (1633-1701) became king on the death of his brother, Charles II

William III and Mary II, King and Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1688, (1932). The Protestant William of Orange (1650-1702) and Mary Stuart (1662-1694)

Prince Albert statue, Wolverhampton, West Midlands. This statue of Albert, Prince Consort of Queen Victoria was unveiled by the Queen on 30 November 1866

Big Ben stopped, Palace of Westminster, London, 2005. View of the famous clock tower of the Palace of Westminster which houses the clock and 13-ton bell known as Big Ben

Henry I, King of England from 1100, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Henry I, King of England from 1100, (1932). Henry (c1068-1135) was the fourth son of William the Conqueror. He succeeded his brother, William II as King

William II, King of England from 1087, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
William II, King of England from 1087, (1932). The son of William the Conqueror, William II (William Rufus) (c1056-1100) reigned from 1087. He was killed by an arrow while hunting in the New Forest

William I, King of England from 1066, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
William I, King of England from 1066, (1932). William (1027-1087) took the throne in 1066 after defeating King Harold II at the Battle of Hastings

George V, King of the United Kingdom from 1910, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
George V, King of the United Kingdom from 1910, (1932). George (1865-1936) succeeded his father, Edward VII, as king. He changed the name of the Royal Family from the House of Saxe-Coborg

Edward VII, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1901, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Edward VII, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1901, (1932). Before his accession to the throne in 1901, Edward (1841-1910) held the title of Prince of Wales

George IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1820, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
George IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1820, (1932). George Augustus Frederick (1762-1830) ruled as Prince Regent from 1811 until his father George III died in 1820

George III, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
George III, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760, (1932). The third Hanoverian king, George III (1738-1820) ruled Britain from 1760 until his son (the future King George IV)

George II, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1727, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
George II, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1727, (1932). The second Hanoverian king, George IIs (1693-1760) reign began in 1727

George I, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1714, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
George I, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1714, (1932). George (1660-1727) was the first Hanoverian King of Great Britain and Ireland. With an illustration of the city of Hanover

Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1702, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1702, (1932). Anne (1665-1714) was the daughter of James II, deposed by William of Orange in the Glorious Revolution of 1688

James II, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1685, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
James II, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1685, (1932). The second surviving son of King Charles I, James (1633-1701) became king on the death of his brother, Charles II

Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of Great Britain and Ireland from 1653-1658, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of Great Britain and Ireland from 1653-1658, (1932). Cromwell (1599-1658) commanded the forces of Parliament during the English Civil War

James I, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1603, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
James I, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1603, (1932). James Stuart (1566-1625) was the first King of Great Britain and the first Stuart monarch

Elizabeth I, Queen of England from 1558, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Elizabeth I, Queen of England from 1558, (1932). Elizabeth (1533-1603) was the daughter of King Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn

Mary I, Queen of England from 1553, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Mary I, Queen of England from 1553, (1932). Mary Tudor (1516-1558) was the daughter of King Henry VIII and his first wife, the Catholic Catherine of Aragon

Edward VI, King of England from 1547, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Edward VI, King of England from 1547, (1932). The son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, Edward (1537-1553) became king in 1547 when just 9 years old

Henry VIII, King of England from 1509, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Henry VIII, King of England from 1509, (1932). Henry (1491-1547) succeeded his father, Henry VII, in 1509. Obsessed with passing the throne on to a male heir

Henry VII, King of England from 1485, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Henry VII, King of England from 1485, (1932). Henry (1457-1509) came to the throne in 1485 after defeating Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field, the last engagement of the Wars of the Roses

Richard III, King of England from 1483, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Richard III, King of England from 1483, (1932). Richard (1452-1485) was the last Plantagenet King of England. His death at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485 ended the Wars of the Roses

Henry V, King of England from 1413, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Henry V, King of England from 1413, (1932). The son of Henry IV, Henry (1387-1422) is popularly regarded as one of Englands greatest kings

Henry IV, King of England from 1399, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Henry IV, King of England from 1399, (1932). Henry Bolingbroke (1367-1413) became king in 1399 when he led a baronial revolt that overthrew the rule of Richard II

Edward III, King of England from 1327, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Edward III, King of England from 1327, (1932). Edward (1312-1377) was one of the most successful English kings of medieval times

Henry III, King of England from 1216, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Henry III, King of England from 1216, (1932). Henry (1207-1272) is one of the least-known British monarchs, considering the great length of his reign

Barons with the Magn Carta from 1199, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Barons with the Magn Carta from 1199, (1932). The barons compelled King John to sign this document at Runnymede in 1215. From Kings and Queens by Eleanor and Herbert Farjeon

John I, King of England from 1199, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
John I, King of England from 1199, (1932). John (1167-1216) succeded his brother, Richard I as King. The lower image depicts barons with the Magna Carta

Richard I, King of England from 1189, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Richard I, King of England from 1189, (1932). Known as the Lionheart, Richard (1157-1199) spent little of his reign in England, setting out on the Third Crusade in 1190

Stephen and Matilda, rivals for the crown of England, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Stephen and Matilda, rivals for the crown of England, (1932). Stephen (1096-1154), the last Norman King of England, reigned from 1135 to 1154

H. R. H. The Princess of Wales, 1859. Artist: William Roffe
H.R.H. The Princess of Wales, 1859. Alexandra of Denmark, Queen consort of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Empress consort of India as the wife of King-Emperor Edward VII

New County Hall and Boadicea Monument, London, c1925. County Hall, the headquarters of London County Council and later the Greater London Council located on the South Bank of the River Thames

Statue of King Alfred the Great, Winchester, Hampshire, early 20th century(?). The statue, by Hamo Thornycroft, was unveiled in 1899, to commemorate the millenary of Alfreds death. From Winchester

Female worker servicing a Thorncroft lorry at Slough Road Motor Department, 1944
During the Second World War women were given jobs normally assigned to men. At the GWR Road Motor Depot at Slough this involved car and lorry maintenance and repair

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"Thornycroft: A Legacy of Innovation and Artistry" Step back in time to the year 1929, where the GWR 4 Ton Thornycroft Lorry roamed the streets with its robust presence. This vintage beauty was a true testament to Thornycroft's craftsmanship. Speaking of artistry, Rosalind Thornycroft showcased her talent in capturing historical figures like Edward I, King of England from 1272. Her masterpiece from 1932 immortalized this iconic ruler for generations to come. Transportation took center stage as well, with the Woking and District 29 seater Thanet bus making its mark on the roads. Meanwhile, Nottingham, Radcliffe, and Bingham witnessed elegance personified through the Ross Elysian bus. The royal touch continued with William IV gracing us with his presence through Rosalind Thornycroft's artwork in 1932. His regality shone brightly thanks to her skilled brushstrokes. But it wasn't just land-based vehicles that bore the name Thornycroft; even at sea during WW1, HMS Shakespeare stood tall as a British destroyer protecting our shores. The bravery displayed by this vessel is etched into history forever. On land once again stands Boadicea's statue—a symbol of strength and resilience—reminding us of our rich heritage and fierce warrior spirit. Let's not forget about innovation. In 1902, London Road Car Co introduced their revolutionary creation: the Thornycroft steam bus. It revolutionized public transportation while paving the way for future advancements in mobility. During WW1, Thorneycrofts played an essential role in defending against aerial threats with their powerful anti-aircraft guns mounted on these sturdy vehicles—an example of how technology can protect lives during times of conflict. Taking to sea once more was H. M.