Tring Collection (#2)

Papilio ulysses telegonus, swallowtail butterfly
Butterfly from Australasia/Batjan etc. On display at the Natural History Museum at Tring, part of the Natural History Museum, London

Mick the Miller, greyhound
Photograph of Mick the Miller, the famous racing greyhound. Specimen on display at the Natural History Museum at Tring

Giant tortoises at Tring Park
In 1897 Walter Rothschild despatched explorer Charles Harris to the Galapagos islands to collect a large number of giant tortoises

Nathan Natty, 1st Baron Rothschild
Liberal politician, banker, philanthropist and father of Walter Rothschild, he built what became the Walter Rothschild Zoological Museum

Giant tortoise being fed at Tring Park
In 1897 Walter Rothschild despatched explorer Charles Harris to the Galapagos islands to collect a large number of giant tortoises

Dr Karl Jordan (1875-1972)
Curator of entomology at Walter Rothschilds Zoological Museum at Tring from 1893, beyond Rothschilds death and up to the transition to the Natural History Museum at Tring in 1938

Emma Rothschild (1844-1935)
Mother of Tring Museum founder Walter Rothschild

Southern cassowary by JG Keulemans
Hand-coloured lithograph of cassowary head by JG Keulemans (c. 1898), based on the live animals at Walter Rothschilds Museum at Tring

Alfred Minall, taxidermist
Alfred Minall working on specimens in the shed housing the beginnings of Walter Rothschilds Museum collection, 1890 Date: 1890

Walter Rothschild Bird skin collection, 1933
Packed for shipping. The majority of Rothschilds (280, 000 items) bird skin collection was sold the AMNH in New York after he ran into financial difficulties

Walter Rothschild & collecting party, Algeria
Rothschild (second from right) undertook three separate ornithological collecting expeditions to Algeria in 1908, 1909 and 1911, along with Ernst Hartert

Carved Hornbill Skull
Casque of a helmeted hornbill (Rhinoplax vigil) carved to depict a Chinese battle scene set in a town by a river. There also features a figure holding a flag bearing the Chinese w鮠 character

Dwarf Zebu bull, Gambier Bolton
Dwarf Zebu Bull photogrpaph by Gambier Bolton, F Zs 553, held at The Natural History Museum at Tring

Paradisaea rudolphi, blue bird of paradise
Image of a male and female blue bird of paradise, Paradisaea rudolphi. New Guinea. From the Natural History Museum at Tring

Tyto alba, barn owl
A mounted specimen of a barn owl (Tyto alba). Barn owls are well distributed in Europe, South America, U.S.A, Africa and Australia. There are 35 subspecies

Entomology, W. Rothschild Zoological Museum
The Museum was bequeathed to the Natural History Museum following Rothschilds death in 1937, along with its unique collections of preserved animals

Visit of 1930 Ornithological Congress to Tring
Within the Walter Rothschild Zoological Museum at Tring, bequeathed to the Natural History Museum after his death in 1937

C. Harris feeding Galapagos tortoises, 1898
Sailor and explorer Charles Harris was despatched to the Galapagos islands to collect giant tortoises for Walter Rothschild in 1897

Ernst Hartert (1859-1933)
Curator of ornithology at Walter Rothschilds Zoological Museum at Tring from 1892 to 1930, during which time he also served as Museum Director

Transporting Giant tortoises
In 1897 Walter Rothschild despatched explorer Charles Harris to the Galapagos islands to collect a large number of giant tortoises

Caretaker Fred Young
Fred Young was a caretaker and taxidermist at Walter Rothschilds Zoological Museum at Tring in the early 19th Century, succeeding the original caretaker Alfred Minall

Emu and rheas at Tring Park
Rheas from South America and Emus from Australia are examples of the flightless ratite birds kept by Walter Rothschild at Tring Park

Northern cassowary by JG Keulemans
Hand-coloured lithograph of cassowary head by JG Keulemans (c. 1898), based on the live animals at Walter Rothschilds Museum at Tring

Walter Rothschild Bird skin collection, 1932
Packed for shipping. The majority of Rothschilds (280, 000 items) bird skin collection was sold the AMNH in New York after he ran into financial difficulties

Alfred Newton (1829-1907), Professor of Comparative Anatomy at Cambridge University in the late 19th Century. Newton was an expert ornithologist and tutored Walter Rothschild in anatomy

Agriocharis ocellata eggs
Eggs of Ocellated Turkey, Agriocharis ocellata, laid at the aviary at Knowsley Hall, Lancashire, from the Natural History Museum collections at Tring

Rhea by Gambier Bolton
Rhea photogrpaph by Gambier Bolton, F Zs 354, held at The Natural History Museum at Tring

Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Coccyzus americanus
1904 Colonsay specimen of Coccyzus americanus, held at the Natural History Museum at Tring Date: 1904

The Village, Long Marston, Hertfordshire
The Village, Long Marston, Tring, near Aylesbury, Hertfordshire, England. Date: 1930s

Easter Monday with the Volunteers at Tring, Engraving 1876, Uk, Britain, British
EASTER MONDAY WITH THE VOLUNTEERS AT TRING, ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Tring cutting - 17 June 1837. Engineer Robert Stephenson. From J. Bourne Drawings
Tring cutting - 17 June 1837. Engineer Robert.. Stephenson. From J.Bourne Drawings of the London Railway, London 1839. Navvies excavating cutting: wheelbarrows filled at bottom

Easter Monday with the Volunteers at Tring, Engraving 1876, Uk, Britain, British
EASTER MONDAY WITH THE VOLUNTEERS AT TRING, ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

The Natural History Museum, Tring, UK C016 / 6116
Gallery of stuffed animals at the Natural History Museum at Tring, UK

Clutch of eggs C016 / 6180
Clutch of eggs. A clutch of eggs from the collection at the Natural History Museum at Tring, UK

Blenheim King Charles spaniel, specimen C016 / 5139
Blenheim King Charles spaniel, stuffed specimen. This specimen is a breed of the domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris). This one is named Rose

King Charles spaniels, stuffed specimens C016 / 5138
King Charles spaniels, stuffed specimens. These specimens are a breed of the domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris). Their names are (left to right): Sweetheart

Tibetan terriers, stuffed specimens C016 / 5137
Tibetan terriers, stuffed specimens. These specimens are a breed of the domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris). Their names are Rupso (left) and Dooma (right)

Cyanoramphus ulietanus, Raiatea parakeet

Cyanoramphus zealandicus, black-fronted parakeet
Photograph of Cyanoramphus zealndicus specimen. Photographed by Harry Taylor, 2009. This species is now extinct

Clutch of eggs

Wasp nest in a bowler hat
This bowler hat containing a wasp nest was found in an outhouse on the estate of Walter Rothschild in Tring. The nest was built by the common wasp (Vespula vulgaris)

Exterior view of The Natural History Museum at Tring
This was once the private museum of Lionel Walter, 2nd Baron Rothschild, and has been part of the Natural History Museum since 1937

Menura novaehollandiae, superb lyrebird
An image of a male superb lyrebird, Menura novaehollandiae from the Natural History Museum at Tring

Red runt, pigeon
The skeleton of a pigeon, bred, examined and labelled by Charles Darwin as part of his research into evolution

Pyroderus scutatus masoni, red-ruffed fruitcrow
Specimen of a red-ruffed fruitcrow (Pyroderus scutatus masoni), held at the Natural History Museum at Tring

Various Pyroderus scutatus subspecies in storage at the Natural History Museum at Tring

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"Discover the Enchanting World of Tring: A Captivating Blend of Nature, History, and Curiosities" Step into the extraordinary realm of Tring, where wonders await at every turn. Nestled in Hertfordshire, this quaint town holds a treasure trove of captivating stories and intriguing sights that will leave you spellbound. Immerse yourself in the rich history as you explore Tring Park, once graced by Lord Walter Rothschild himself. Picture him driving his team of zebras through these very grounds, creating an ethereal scene reminiscent of a zebra-drawn trap straight out of a fairytale. Nature enthusiasts will be enthralled by the vibrant Morpho cypris butterfly - its iridescent blue wings fluttering gracefully amidst lush greenery. This delicate creature finds sanctuary within Tring's borders, adding to its allure as a haven for biodiversity. Tracing back its roots to Lear's Nonsense and whimsical tales, Tring exudes an air of enchantment that continues to captivate visitors from near and far. The legacy left behind by Nathaniel Charles Rothschild is palpable; his passion for natural history echoing through the corridors of time. Prepare to be astounded as you witness one-of-a-kind spectacles like dressed fleas - tiny performers adorned in intricate costumes showcasing their remarkable talents. These peculiar curiosities found their home within Tring's walls under Lionel Walter Rothschild's watchful eye. Transport yourself back in time with glimpses into Victorian England when you encounter images like the iconic Tring cutting captured by John Cooke Bourne. Feel the energy pulsating through London & Birmingham Railway on that fateful day in 1837 when progress reshaped landscapes forever. Marvel at exotic creatures brought alive on canvas by Gambier Bolton - emus striding majestically across vast plains and kangaroos leaping with grace against breathtaking sunsets.