Wh Smith Collection

England v Netherlands Schoolboy International at Wembley Stadium, Saturday 9th June 1984

The Late Right Honourable W.H.Smith, M.P. 1825-1891, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The Late Right Honourable W.H.Smith, M.P. 1825-1891, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Three of the Monty Python comedy team, Graham Chapman, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, were in WHSmiths at Holborn Circus signing copies of some of their books. 8th December 1980

Isla St Clair, Scottish singer, actress and game show co-host, The Generation Game, pictured signing copies of her new Fitness LP, Shape Up and Dance, at WHSmith in Glasgow, Scotland

Richard Dimbleby filming for French television at Victoria Station. 9th March 1956

Three of the Monty Python comedy team, Michael Palin, Terry Jones and Graham Chapman, were in WHSmiths at Holborn Circus signing copies of some of their books

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England, Merseyside, Southport, Woman inside W H Smiths store reading

Cannon Street Station, c. 1900, (1945). Creator: Marcus
Cannon Street Station, c. 1900, (1945). Busy scene at a London railway station. In the foreground a child sits on a trunk waiting to be moved with a porters trolley

Just A goin to Begin!, 1887. Artist: Tom Merry
Just A goin to Begin!, 1887. WH Smith as a fairground showman, invites the public to his show; the principal parliamentary figures are there

Daimler Light Straight 8 saloon of WH Smith competing in the South Wales Auto Club Welsh Rally
Daimler Light Straight 8 saloon. 1936 Vehicle Reg. No. CDU202. Event Entry No: 1. Driver: Smith, W.H. Car colour is black. Place: S.W.A.C. Welsh Rally. Date: 30.6-3.7.37

Advertising in a railway station 1874. Illustration by Alfred Concanen

Beguinage of the Vineyard, Bruges, Belgium, c1924. Artist: WH Smith
Beguinage of the Vineyard, Bruges, Belgium, c1924. A Beguinage is a collection of buildings used by Begiunes, lay sisterhoods of the Catholic Church founded in Flanders in the 13th century

WH Smith, MP, First Lord of the Treasury, 1887. Artist: R Taylor
WH Smith, MP, First Lord of the Treasury, 1887. The son and namesake of the founder of the WH Smith chain of newsagents, William Henry Smith (1825-1891)

William Henry Smith (1825-1891), British politician, 19th century. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume X, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin and Co

Thomas Hood, British humorist and poet, (1912). Artist: WH Smith
Thomas Hood, British humorist and poet, (1912). Portrait of Hood (1799-1855) from Famous Houses and Literary Shrines of London, by John Adcock, (J M Dent and Sons, London, New York, 1912)

William Henry Smith, British politician, c1890. Artist: Cassell, Petter & Galpin
William Henry Smith, politician, c1890. The son and namesake of the founder of the WH Smith chain of newsagents, Smith (1825-1891)

Clearing the Course!, July 7, 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain
Clearing the Course!, July 7, 1888. William Henry Smith, First Lord of the Treasury, and his Conservative colleague, Charles Ritchie, attempt to steer the Ship of Government across crowded waters

Three Jolly Post Boys!, 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain
Three Jolly Post Boys!, 1888. William Henry Smith is on the left in this cartoon. He was the First Lord of the Treasury and Leader of the House in Lord Salisburys Conservative government

The Best of Friends, 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Best of Friends, 1888. The Liberal Leader of the Opposition, Mr Gladstone (left), takes a drink with Mr WH Smith from the Conservative Party

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WH Smith has a rich history that spans across various fields, from sports to comedy and even politics. In the realm of sports, WH Smith made its mark on the football field during the England v Netherlands Schoolboy International at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 9th June 1984. The team showcased their skills and left spectators in awe. But WH Smith's influence extends beyond just sports. Three members of the renowned Monty Python comedy team, Graham Chapman, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin, brought laughter to audiences worldwide with their wit and humor. Their comedic genius continues to be celebrated today. Taking a step back in time, we find ourselves at Cannon Street Station around 1900 through an image captured by Marcus. This snapshot allows us to glimpse into the past and appreciate how transportation has evolved over the years. In another artistic endeavor, WH Smith showcases their talent as an artist with works like "Political Chess" created in 1887 by Tom Merry. This thought-provoking piece reflects upon power dynamics within political systems. On a lighter note, "Just A goin to Begin. " also created by Tom Merry in 1887 captures a lighthearted moment filled with anticipation and excitement for what lies ahead. Not limited to art or entertainment alone, it also ventured into motorsports with their Daimler Light Straight 8 saloon competing in the South Wales Auto Club Welsh Rally. Their dedication towards excellence is evident not only in literature but also on wheels. Traveling further abroad brings us to Bruges' Beguinage of the Vineyard captured by WH Smith himself around c1924. Through this artwork, we are transported into serene surroundings that evoke tranquility and beauty. Politics played a significant role for William Henry Smith (1825-1891), who served as British politician during the late 19th century. His contributions as First Lord of Treasury were instrumental in shaping policies that impacted the nation.