Webb Collection (#8)

Trees shrubs Retem Juniper Retama Roetam Forsk
Trees and shrubs Retem (Juniper). (Retama Roetam (Forsk.) Webb) 1900, Middle East

Team of stunt women posing with a stunt bicycle Date: circa 1970s

Dance The Camel Walk demonstrated by Clifton Webb and June
A description of the new dance The Camel Walk demonstrated by Clifton Webb and June, London, 1922 Date: 1922

Yeoville, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa
Nazareth House, a care home in Webb Street, Yeoville, a suburb of Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa. Date: circa 1905

Advert for Mappin & Webb silver items 1892
Selection of silver sterling work from Mappin & Webb, fluted monteith salt cellars and spoons, renaissance fruit spoon and sifter, sugar basin and sifter, Louis XIV period, richly chased and pierced

Advertisement for Mappin and Webb Ltd. Royal Works, Norfolk Street
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP Folder 62

Mappin and Webb Ltd. silver gilt and enamel toilet service, 1926
Image from Mappin and Webb catalogue, 1926 (page 259) (Local Studies ref. 739.2 SSTQ)

Webb Bridge at Docklands, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Webb Bridge is an award winning bridge designed by Denton Corker Marshall, in collaboration with artist Robert Owen, forming a cycling and pedestrian link to the main part of Docklands

The opening of the Victoria and Albert Museum - 1909
The official state opening of the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) by His Majesty King Edward VII - June 26th, 1909. The Central Tower. Date: 1909

Metropolitan Police officers in the station canteen
A group of Metropolitan Police officers relaxing in the canteen at West End Central police station during a tea break. Included in the photograph are PCs Ian Fletcher, John Foxley, Arthur Webb

General Sir Webb Gillman, British army officer
General Sir Webb Gillman (1870-1933), British army officer during the First World War. Seen here in uniform in a studio portrait. Date: 1914-1918

Littlehampton, Winter, c1868. Artist: James Webb
Littlehampton, Winter, c1868. From The Connoisseur Vol. LXXVI. [The Connoisseur, London, 1926]

A Waterside Village, c1921. Artist: Archibald Bertram Webb
A Waterside Village, c1921. From The Studio Volume 92. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1926]

The Cupid and Psyche Frieze at No. I Palace Green (North Wall), c1898. 1 Palace Green is a Grade II listed house on Palace Green, Kensington, London

Quindanning Pool, c1927. Artist: Archibald Bertram Webb
Quindanning Pool, c1927. From The Studio Volume 94. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1927]

Peverey, Shropshire, Sir Aston Webb. P. R. A. Architect, c1919
Peverey, Shropshire, Sir Aston Webb. P.R.A. Architect, c1919. The house was built from 1889-92 by Sir Aston Webb (1849?1930) for Sir Offley Wakeman, 3rd Baronet (1850?1929), local politician

John Mytton, Esq. Halston, Salop, c19th century. Artist: William Giller
John Mytton, Esq. Halston, Salop, c19th century. After William Webb. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXIV, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1929]

Anatomy of a horse, 19th century. Artist: Archibald Webb
Anatomy of a horse, 19th century

Sidney James Webb, 1st Baron Passfield (1859-1947), British socialist, economist and reformer. Artist: W&D Downey
Sidney James Webb, 1st Baron Passfield (1859-1947), British socialist, economist and reformer. From The Cabinet Portrait Gallery, fourth series, Cassell and Company Limited (London)

The Queen Victoria memorial, Buckingham Palace, London, 1911-1912. Artist: FGO Stuart
The Queen Victoria memorial, Buckingham Palace, London, 1911-1912. Built by the sculptor Sir Thomas Brock in 1911, the surround of the memorial was constructed by the architect Sir Aston Webb

Marble Hall at No 1 Holland Park, 1898. Artist: Philip Webb
Marble Hall at No 1 Holland Park, 1898. Alexander Ionides (1810-1890), the Greek Consul-General in London commissioned Phillip Webb (1831-1915) and William Morris (1834-1896) to transform, No

Gunnersbury House, the Seat of Princess Amelia. Gunnersbury House is a Palladian mansion designed in the mid 17th century by John Webb, son-in-law and pupil of Inigo Jones

Private Webb, Dover, c1915-1916

A Foot Race at the Olympian Games, Ancient Greece. Artist: Archibald Webb
A Foot Race at the Olympian Games, Ancient Greece. The Olympian Games, the great Greek athletic festival in honour of Zeus

Captain Matthew Webb, the first man to swim the English Channel, 1875. Captain Webb (1848-1883) set off from Dover on 24 August 1875, arriving in Calais 21 3/4 hours later

Mr Sidney Webb later 1st Baron Passfield - British socialist
Sidney James Webb, 1st Baron Passfield (18591947), a British socialist, economist, reformer and a co-founder of the London School of Economics

Beatrice Webb later Baroness Passfield - British socialist
Martha Beatrice Webb, Baroness Passfield, (1858 1943) - an English sociologist, economist, socialist, labour historian and social reformer

Bill Webb. Cpl Brown. Tpr Blumenson
Photograph: Bill Webb. Cpl Brown. Tpr Blumenson. Shows three men sitting in the back of a truck, one of the men is holding a mounted Bren gun. Truck has a rhino logo on the back left hand side

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"Webb: A Tapestry of Timeless Elegance and Influence" Step into the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and you'll be greeted by the majestic Aston Webb Front, a testament to architectural brilliance. Just as this structure stands tall, so does the legacy of Webb. In 1934, an advert for Mappin & Webb showcased their exquisite Ermeto Movado pocket watch. A true masterpiece that transcends time, it reflects Webb's dedication to craftsmanship and precision. Travel back to Standen in East Grinstead circa 1900, where The Court Yard reveals Webb's eye for design even in domestic spaces. Every corner exudes sophistication and charm under his artistic touch. Captain Webb made waves in 1875 as he became the first person to swim across the English Channel. His daring feat symbolizes not only bravery but also embodies the spirit of pushing boundaries – a trait shared by all who bear the name "Webb. " Beatrice Webb was another remarkable figure associated with this illustrious surname. Her tireless efforts as a social reformer paved the way for progress and equality during her time. A glimpse at a photograph featuring medals alongside "Webb/Channel" hints at yet another chapter within this family's narrative – one filled with valorous achievements that deserve recognition. Mappin & Webb continued their reign of excellence with an advertisement showcasing fine jewelry in 1934. Each piece radiates opulence while embodying timeless beauty – qualities synonymous with both namesakes. The Green Dining-room at South Kensington Museum transports us back to c1870 when elegance reigned supreme. Its unknown creator captured both grandeur and intimacy through intricate details – much like how we remember those bearing the name "Webb. " Delve into horticultural wonders as garden varieties of Persian buttercup bloom before your eyes. These vibrant flowers mirror both nature's artistry and perhaps serve as inspiration for future generations of Webbs.