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Walton Collection (#5)

"Exploring the Rich History of Walton: From Pirate Radio to Coastal Charm" Located on the Essex coast

Background imageWalton Collection: Thames. Walton. Turner Caroline Bertolacci British

Thames. Walton. Turner Caroline Bertolacci British
On the Thames. (near Walton.) by Turner; Caroline Bertolacci (British, born 1825, active 1860s - 1890); about 1863; Albumen silver print

Background imageWalton Collection: Izaak Walton, 1593 To 1683. English Writer. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Izaak Walton, 1593 To 1683. English Writer. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Background imageWalton Collection: Izaak Walton, 1593-1683. English Biographer

Izaak Walton, 1593-1683. English Biographer

Background imageWalton Collection: Brian Walton 1600 - 1661 English Divine And Scholar From The Book Crabbs Historical Dictionary

Brian Walton 1600 - 1661 English Divine And Scholar From The Book Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Background imageWalton Collection: Sunset Over The Walton Lighthouse At The Santa Cruz Harbor And Monterey Bay; California

Sunset Over The Walton Lighthouse At The Santa Cruz Harbor And Monterey Bay; California, United States Of America

Background imageWalton Collection: Philip Walton & Ian Woosnam

Philip Walton & Ian Woosnam
Philip Walton and Ian Woosnam Ryder Cup Rochester, New York, 28 September 1995 Date: 28 September 1995

Background imageWalton Collection: Graham Walton with his sextuplet daughters DBase

Graham Walton with his sextuplet daughters DBase

Background imageWalton Collection: Tatler cover - Prince of Wales & Lady Astor, Walton Heath

Tatler cover - Prince of Wales & Lady Astor, Walton Heath
The Prince of Wales (King Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor) pictured alongside Lady Astor at Walton Heath golf course where he defeated her in the semi-final tie of the Parliamentary Gold Handicap

Background imageWalton Collection: Charles Whitcombe, English golfer

Charles Whitcombe, English golfer
Charles Albert Whitcombe (1895-1981), professional English golfer, seen here at Walton Heath Golf Club on 20 September 1927. Date: 1927

Background imageWalton Collection: Entrance hall by Allan Walton

Entrance hall by Allan Walton, carried out by Fortnum & Mason, with lightly marbled walls in ivory and pale green with rose pink, and a trompe l oeil effect seascape in perspective. Date: 1933

Background imageWalton Collection: The Cascades Ballroom in the Biltmore Hotel, New York

The Cascades Ballroom in the Biltmore Hotel, New York, featuring Maurice Mouvet and Florence Walton exhibition dancers Date: 1920s

Background imageWalton Collection: Walton-On-The Naze

Walton-On-The Naze
An interesting beach scene at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, England. People look rather over-dressed to the modern eye. Note also the bathing machines next to the sea. Date: circa 1900

Background imageWalton Collection: HINE: CORN FARMER, 1921. Gradie Walton with the corn he grew in Pocahontas County, West Virginia

HINE: CORN FARMER, 1921. Gradie Walton with the corn he grew in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. Photograph by Lewis W. Hine, October 1921

Background imageWalton Collection: Walton Edwards Colossoplane or Elephantoplane

Walton Edwards Colossoplane or Elephantoplane of October 1911 at Brooklands. Date: 1911

Background imageWalton Collection: West Derby Union, Liverpool - Walton Workhouse

West Derby Union, Liverpool - Walton Workhouse
The workhouse at Walton-on-the-Hill erected in 1864-69 by Liverpools West Derby Union. Date: 1925

Background imageWalton Collection: Entrance of Walton Prison, Liverpool

Entrance of Walton Prison, Liverpool
The entrance gateway to Liverpools Walton Prison. Date: circa 1910

Background imageWalton Collection: A key to the statesmen portrayed in John Trumbulls painting The Declaration of Independence

A key to the statesmen portrayed in John Trumbulls painting The Declaration of Independence
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE A key to the statesmen portrayed in John Trumbulls painting The Declaration of Independence

Background imageWalton Collection: Dining room, Portobello Hotel, Walton, Essex

Dining room, Portobello Hotel, Walton, Essex
The Dining Room at The Portobello Hotel, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, with tables laid ready for a meal. 1963

Background imageWalton Collection: Wool shop window display, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

Wool shop window display, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Window display at a wool shop in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex circa 1948

Background imageWalton Collection: Lifeboat coxswain Henry Britton, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

Lifeboat coxswain Henry Britton, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Henry Britton, coxswain of the lifeboat at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, from 1884 to 1914. Seen here wearing his cork lifejacket, with the lifeboat behind him. circa 1900

Background imageWalton Collection: Windmill and water mill, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

Windmill and water mill, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
The Windmill (known as Archers Mill) at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. It was a post mill working two pairs of stones, purchased together with the nearby water mill by John Archer in the 19th century

Background imageWalton Collection: YMCA, Red Triangle Club, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

YMCA, Red Triangle Club, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
The original YMCA Red Triangle Club building in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, with a man standing in the doorway. 1936

Background imageWalton Collection: Scouts and Cubs at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

Scouts and Cubs at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Pictured shortly after the formation of the Cub Scout movement, this group of scouts and cubs at the small village of Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, shows the popularity of the scouting movement

Background imageWalton Collection: Camera Shop, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

Camera Shop, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Putmans Camera Shop at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, with holidaymakers walking by. 1962

Background imageWalton Collection: British Legion Childrens Christmas Party, Walton, Essex

British Legion Childrens Christmas Party, Walton, Essex
The British Legion Club members children were annually treated to a Christmas party at the Walton-on-the-Naze Club in Essex

Background imageWalton Collection: Regal Cinema programme, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

Regal Cinema programme, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

Background imageWalton Collection: Milk delivery men and carts, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

Milk delivery men and carts, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Ws Baker & Son Victoria Dairy milk delivery men pictured with their carts at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. Milkman Bill Whittle (left)

Background imageWalton Collection: The First School Board of London, c1873, (1917). Artist: John Whitehead Walton

The First School Board of London, c1873, (1917). Artist: John Whitehead Walton
The First School Board of London, c1873, (1917). The School Board for London formed after the Elementary Education Act 1870

Background imageWalton Collection: Izaak Walton angling: A Summers day on the banks of the Colne, (1938). Artist: Edward Matthew Ward

Izaak Walton angling: A Summers day on the banks of the Colne, (1938). Artist: Edward Matthew Ward
Izaak Walton angling: A Summers day on the banks of the Colne, c1850, (1938). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume IV, by C

Background imageWalton Collection: The Compleat Angler or the Contemplative Mans Recreation, c1653

The Compleat Angler or the Contemplative Mans Recreation, c1653
The Compleat Angler or the Contemplative Mans Recreation, 1653. The Compleat Angler or the Contemplative Mans Recreation by Izaak Walton (1594-1683). From The Connoisseur Volume XXIV

Background imageWalton Collection: The First Revival of the Chap-Book Style, 1885, (1946). Artist: Joseph Crawhall

The First Revival of the Chap-Book Style, 1885, (1946). Artist: Joseph Crawhall
The First Revival of the Chap-Book Style, 1885, (1946). Izaak Walton : His Wallet Bookeby Izaak Walton (1593-1683) published by Leadenhall Press in 1885

Background imageWalton Collection: Eagerheart, c1900. Artist: Edward Arthur Walton

Eagerheart, c1900. Artist: Edward Arthur Walton
Eagerheart, c1900. From The Studio Volume 87. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1924]

Background imageWalton Collection: John Palmer as Count Almaviva in The Spanish Barber, 1779, (1917). Artist: Henry Walton

John Palmer as Count Almaviva in The Spanish Barber, 1779, (1917). Artist: Henry Walton
John Palmer as Count Almaviva in The Spanish Barber, 1779. John Palmer (c1742-1798), was one of the most prestigious actors on the English stage in the eighteenth century

Background imageWalton Collection: Izaak Walton (c1594-1683), English writer, 1672. (1912)

Izaak Walton (c1594-1683), English writer, 1672. (1912)
Izaak Walton (c1594-1683), English writer, 1672. Best known as the author of The Compleat Angler. After a painting by Jacob Huysmans (1633?-1696), 1672

Background imageWalton Collection: Greene Sreet, looking east from Center Street, Augusta, Georgia, America, c1910

Greene Sreet, looking east from Center Street, Augusta, Georgia, America, c1910. Signers Monument appears in the distance

Background imageWalton Collection: Salisbury Cathedral, Wiltshire, c1870. Artist: WL Walton

Salisbury Cathedral, Wiltshire, c1870. Artist: WL Walton
Salisbury Cathedral, Wiltshire, c1870. The majority of Salisbury Cathedral was built between 1220 and 1266. At 404 feet in height, the spire, which was completed in 1320, is the tallest in Britain

Background imageWalton Collection: Westminster Abbey, London, c1870. Artist: WL Walton

Westminster Abbey, London, c1870. Artist: WL Walton
Westminster Abbey, London, c1870. A Benedictine monastery was founded on this site in the 7th or 8th century. Edward the Confessor (1003-1066) rebuilt an abbey on this site shortly before his death

Background imageWalton Collection: St Albans Cathedral, Hertfordshire, c1870. Artist: WL Walton

St Albans Cathedral, Hertfordshire, c1870. Artist: WL Walton
St Albans Cathedral, Hertfordshire, c1870. The great medieval abbey church of St Albans developed on the site of the shrine to St Alban, who died in 209 and was one of the earliest Christian martyrs

Background imageWalton Collection: Norwich Cathedral, Norfolk, c1870. Artist: WL Walton

Norwich Cathedral, Norfolk, c1870. Artist: WL Walton
Norwich Cathedral, Norfolk, c1870. Norwich Cathedral was founded by the Normans in 1096 and completed in the mid 12th century

Background imageWalton Collection: Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, c1870. Artist: WL Walton

Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, c1870. Artist: WL Walton
Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, c1870. The Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Ely is known locally as the ship of the Fens because of its prominent shape

Background imageWalton Collection: Peterborough Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, c1870. Artist: WL Walton

Peterborough Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, c1870. Artist: WL Walton
Peterborough Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, c1870. Peterborough Cathedral was consecrated in 1238. It is dedicated to Saints Peter, Paul and Andrew

Background imageWalton Collection: Edward Gibbon, British historian, 1773 (1956)

Edward Gibbon, British historian, 1773 (1956). Gibbon (1737-1794) was an influential historian who wrote The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

Background imageWalton Collection: A Lawyer on the Bench, 1902. Artist: Spy

A Lawyer on the Bench, 1902. Artist: Spy
A Lawyer on the Bench, 1902. Sir Joseph Walton, British lawyer and judge. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 24th July 1902

Background imageWalton Collection: Herbert Asquith, British politician, (c1920). Artist: Walton Adams

Herbert Asquith, British politician, (c1920). Artist: Walton Adams
Herbert Asquith, British politician, (c1920). Herbert Henry Asquith (1852-1928) served as Liberal Prime Minister 1908-1916

Background imageWalton Collection: Notes made by Izaak Walton, c1662. Artist: Izaak Walton

Notes made by Izaak Walton, c1662. Artist: Izaak Walton
Notes made by Izaak Walton, c1662. Entries made on the fly-leaf of a copy of The Book of Common Prayer, recording the births of three of his children and the deaths of Rachel Floud, his first wife

Background imageWalton Collection: Mount Sinai: Jebel Musa as seen from Jebel Katharina, 1887. Artist: W Forrest

Mount Sinai: Jebel Musa as seen from Jebel Katharina, 1887. Artist: W Forrest
Mount Sinai: Jebel Musa as seen from Jebel Katharina, 1887. View of Mt Sinai in Egypt from Mt Catherine, at the foot of which is the Monastery of St Catherine

Background imageWalton Collection: On the Nile, Gebel el Mody, Nubia, 1861. Artist: Elijah Walton

On the Nile, Gebel el Mody, Nubia, 1861. Artist: Elijah Walton
On the Nile, Gebel el Mody, Nubia, 1861. Found in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Background imageWalton Collection: First carriage, Ariel, 1843. Artist: W Walton

First carriage, Ariel, 1843. Artist: W Walton
First carriage, Ariel, 1843, showing a fictitious flight of William Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage over a city. Henson patented his Aerial Steam Carriage in 1842




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"Exploring the Rich History of Walton: From Pirate Radio to Coastal Charm" Located on the Essex coast, Walton-on-the-Naze is a town steeped in fascinating history and captivating tales. In the 1960s, it became synonymous with pirate radio as iconic ships like Radio Caroline and Radio London broadcasted from its shores, defying conventional broadcasting regulations. These floating stations brought rebellious music and vibrant energy to listeners across the nation. Nestled amidst this coastal beauty are the caravans of Martello Camp, offering a unique holiday experience for visitors. With breathtaking views of the sea and charming accommodations, it's no wonder that many choose to make memories here. For golf enthusiasts, Walton Heath Golf Club has been an esteemed destination since its establishment in 1932. The rolling greens provide a picturesque backdrop for players seeking both challenge and relaxation. The Kino Cinema offers another delightful escape within Walton-on-the-Naze. This quaint cinema transports moviegoers back in time with its vintage charm while showcasing an array of films that cater to all tastes. Long before these modern attractions emerged, Walton boasted a rich bathing tradition. As proud owners of bathing machines and swimming masters guided locals through their aquatic adventures along the Essex coastline. One particularly intriguing feature is found within a martello tower - an unexpected bar serving refreshing drinks against a historic backdrop. It's truly one-of-a-kind experience blending past and present seamlessly. Of course, no visit would be complete without enjoying the pristine beach scene that stretches along Walton-on-the-Naze. Whether you're strolling along sandy shores or basking under sunny skies, this idyllic spot promises moments of tranquility by the sea. Beyond our beloved town lies another connection – Walton Hospital in Liverpool bears our name as well; providing vital healthcare services to those who need them most. Lastly but not leastly (though unrelated), we must mention Travis Walton Abduction.