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Willie Collection (#4)

"Willie: A Timeless Tale of Whisky, Sports, and Adventure" In the world of legends, there exists a man named Willie

Background imageWillie Collection: Applecross Willie Farewell & Miss Cumming Suicide

Applecross Willie Farewell & Miss Cumming Suicide
Applecross. Willies Farewell & Miss Cummings Suicide; Ronald Ruthven Leslie-Melville (Scottish, 1835 - 1906); Scotland; 1860s; Albumen silver print

Background imageWillie Collection: Willie Carson Receives Ever

Willie Carson Receives Ever Ready Derby Jockeys Medal 01 June 1994 Date: 01 June 1994

Background imageWillie Collection: Famous rugby players

Famous rugby players (Martin Johnson, JPR Williams, Brian Moore, Gareth Edwards, Willie John McBride, Gavin Hastings, Keith Wood, Bill Beaumont, Jonny Wilkinson, Will Carling) - Date: 1970-2000

Background imageWillie Collection: Willie Wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys) perched on a branch

Willie Wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys) perched on a branch
A common but quirky little bird native to Australia. This individual was perched on a branch and, true to its name, was wagging its tail as a signal to nearby wagtails

Background imageWillie Collection: Juvenile wild willie wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys) on wooden fence

Juvenile wild willie wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys) on wooden fence
wild, wildlife, juvenile, immature, willie, wood, Victoria, Kristian Bell Photography, 610635716

Background imageWillie Collection: Cartoon, Oscar Wilde and William Wilde

Cartoon, Oscar Wilde and William Wilde
Cartoon, Oscar Wilde (1854-1900), poet and playwright, comforted by his brother William Wilde (1852-1899) in the face of American criticism of his play, Vera

Background imageWillie Collection: WW1 - 96th Batt. Canadian Highlanders - Terrified Germans

WW1 - 96th Batt. Canadian Highlanders - Terrified Germans
WW1 - Humorous patriotic postcard in support of the 96th Battalion (Canadian Highlanders), an infantry battalion of the Great War Canadian Expeditionary Force

Background imageWillie Collection: Illustration, Wee Willie Winkie

Illustration, Wee Willie Winkie. circa early 20th century

Background imageWillie Collection: Richard Culley and Walter Tuckwell - businessmen

Richard Culley and Walter Tuckwell - businessmen
Richard Culley, New Zealand-born business men, working with Walter Tuckwell and Associates and Walter Tuckwell, New-Zealand-born business men and holder of Walter Tuckwell and Associates

Background imageWillie Collection: The Sad Experiences of Big and Little Willie. - WWI

The Sad Experiences of Big and Little Willie. - WWI
A bound copy with gold-leaf edges of The Sad Experiences of Big and Little Willie during the first 6 months of the Great War as portrayed by W. K. Haselden in the Daily Mirror

Background imageWillie Collection: Willie Edouin in La Poupee, c1902. Artist: Ellis & Walery

Willie Edouin in La Poupee, c1902. Artist: Ellis & Walery
Willie Edouin in La Poupee, c1902. British comedian, dancer, writer, director, and theatre manager William Frederick Bryer (stage name Willie Edouin) spent most of his career in the United States

Background imageWillie Collection: Edouin, Willie in The Girl from Kay s

Edouin, Willie in The Girl from Kay s
Promotional flyer for The Girl from Kays Promotional postcard for The Girl from Kays by Owen Hall; music Ivan Caryll and Cecil Cook. First produced at the Apollo Theatre, London 15th November 1902

Background imageWillie Collection: Amorelle by Barton White and Gaston Serpette

Amorelle by Barton White and Gaston Serpette
Amorelle by Barton White, with music by Gaston Serpette. First produced at the Comedy Theatre, London, January 1904. Postcard celebrating Willie Edouin (1846-1908)

Background imageWillie Collection: Willie Neilson, Scottish International Rugby player

Willie Neilson, Scottish International Rugby player
William Willie Neilson (1873-1960), Scottish International Rugby player who also played for London Scottish RFC. He later became President of the Scottish Rugby Union. 1890s

Background imageWillie Collection: Ettie, Lady Desborough in fancy dress costume

Ettie, Lady Desborough in fancy dress costume
Ethel Anne Priscilla ( Ettie ) Grenfell (n饠 Fane), Lady Desborough (1867-1952), Wife of William Henry Grenfell, Baron DesboroughEttie, Lady Desborough

Background imageWillie Collection: Little Folk Misfitz - Wee Willie Winkie

Little Folk Misfitz - Wee Willie Winkie. Date: circa 1910

Background imageWillie Collection: Caricature of Wiliam Wilde, Irish journalist and poet

Caricature of Wiliam Wilde, Irish journalist and poet
Caricature of Wiliam Willie Charles Kingsbury Wilde (1852-1899), Irish journalist, poet and drama critic, elder brother of Oscar. Seen here sitting in the theatre stalls. 1881

Background imageWillie Collection: Willie James, Sportsman

Willie James, Sportsman
WILLIE JAMES Sporting gentleman and fashionable racegoer. Date: 1909

Background imageWillie Collection: Advertisement, W Clarkson Wig Manufacturer

Advertisement, W Clarkson Wig Manufacturer
Advertisement, W Clarkson, Theatrical, Court and Private Wig Manufacturer, Wellington Street, Strand, London. 1883

Background imageWillie Collection: Willy Clarkson

Willy Clarkson
William Berry " Willy" Clarkson (1861 - 12 October 1934), theatrical costume designer and wigmaker. Date: 1929

Background imageWillie Collection: Illustration, Willie Brew d a Peck o Maut

Illustration, Willie Brew d a Peck o Maut
Illustration to Willie Brew d a Peck o Maut, a poem by Robert Burns. Date: 1866

Background imageWillie Collection: Towser the dog looking happy

Towser the dog looking happy and full of mischief. Date: circa 1933

Background imageWillie Collection: Towser the dog shakes water off himself

Towser the dog shakes water off himself after an encounter with a fish. Date: circa 1933

Background imageWillie Collection: Cover design, Willie Winkies Animal Book

Cover design, Willie Winkies Animal Book, showing a little white dog, Towser, eyeing a parrot on a perch. Date: circa 1933

Background imageWillie Collection: Charles Willie Mathews

Charles Willie Mathews
Sir Charles Willie Mathews, 1st Baronet (1850 1920), British lawyer. Date: 1892

Background imageWillie Collection: Caricature of Crown Prince Willie festooned with jewels

Caricature of Crown Prince Willie festooned with jewels
A Thing of Booty. Caricature of Crown Prince Willie festooned with jewels and smoking a pipe. 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps

Background imageWillie Collection: Crown prince puppet toy, WW1

Crown prince puppet toy, WW1
A British girl pictured with a puppet which depicts Crown Prince Wilhelm, eldest son of the Kaiser (known by the nickname of Little Willie in Britain) as a rather foolish clown. Date: 1915

Background imageWillie Collection: Willie Pape

Willie Pape
WILLIE PAPE American pianist, child prodigy from Mobile, visited England 1863. Date: 1850 - ?

Background imageWillie Collection: WILLIE SUTTON (1901-1980). American bank robber

WILLIE SUTTON (1901-1980). American bank robber. On a FBI Most Wanted poster after his escape from a Pennsylvania prison. Poster, 1950

Background imageWillie Collection: willie creek

willie creek
boat jetty at willie creek

Background imageWillie Collection: LINCOLN AND FAMILY, 1861. President Abraham Lincoln with wife Mary Todd Lincoln

LINCOLN AND FAMILY, 1861. President Abraham Lincoln with wife Mary Todd Lincoln and their sons Willie, Robert and Tad. Mezzotint, engraving by J.C

Background imageWillie Collection: LINCOLN AND FAMILY. President Abraham Lincoln with his sons Tad and Robert Todd

LINCOLN AND FAMILY. President Abraham Lincoln with his sons Tad and Robert Todd and wife Mary Todd Lincoln; a portrait of Willie is hanging in the background

Background imageWillie Collection: LINCOLN AND SONS, 1860. Abraham Lincoln with his sons Willie and Tad at their home in Springfield

LINCOLN AND SONS, 1860. Abraham Lincoln with his sons Willie and Tad at their home in Springfield, Illinois. Photograph by John Adams Whipple, 1860

Background imageWillie Collection: MARY TODD LINCOLN (1818-1882). Wife of President Abraham Lincoln

MARY TODD LINCOLN (1818-1882). Wife of President Abraham Lincoln. Photographed while in mourning after the death of her son, Willie (William Wallace), in 1862

Background imageWillie Collection: HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. A 13-year-old nipper working 500 ft

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. A 13-year-old nipper working 500 ft. from the shaft and a quarter of a mile underground at Shaft #6, Pennsylvania Coal Company, Pittston, Pennsylvania

Background imageWillie Collection: SIOUX HORSEMAN, c1901. Willie Holy Frog, a Sioux Native American performer in Buffalo

SIOUX HORSEMAN, c1901. Willie Holy Frog, a Sioux Native American performer in Buffalo Bills Wild West Show. Photographed c1901

Background imageWillie Collection: Comment on Mixed bathing from two dirty London tramps

Comment on Mixed bathing from two dirty London tramps
In the Bars and Streets. Cartoon drawing by Phil May depicting a vagrant couple giving their opinion on bathing. Dirty Girty: " I don t believe in this ere Mixed Bathin." Weary Willie

Background imageWillie Collection: Willie Applegarth - English Champion Sprinter

Willie Applegarth - English Champion Sprinter
William Reuben " Willie" Applegarth (1890-1958) - won bronze medal at the Stockholm Olympic Games in 1912. Date: 1912

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Thanksgiving Day at Consolidated Mess, Fort Sheridan, Sergeant First Class Willie Jackson, daughters Sandra, Delores, wife Roswitha, holding baby, Heide

Background imageWillie Collection: Game cards

Game cards

Background imageWillie Collection: WILLIE MAYS (1931- ). American professional baseball player. Mays at bat while playing with

WILLIE MAYS (1931- ). American professional baseball player. Mays at bat while playing with the San Francisco Giants, 1969

Background imageWillie Collection: U. S. BOXING TEAM, 1960. The American Olympic boxing team and gold medal winners

U. S. BOXING TEAM, 1960. The American Olympic boxing team and gold medal winners
U.S. BOXING TEAM, 1960. The American Olympic boxing team and gold medal winners, left to right: Muhammad Ali (n© Cassius Clay), Eddie Crook and Willie McClure

Background imageWillie Collection: Willie (center) and Tad Lincoln (right), sons of President Abraham Lincoln

Willie (center) and Tad Lincoln (right), sons of President Abraham Lincoln, pose with their mothers nephew
WILLIE & TAD LINCOLN, 1862. Willie (center) and Tad Lincoln (right), sons of President Abraham Lincoln, pose with their mothers nephew, Lockwood Todd. Photographed by Mathew Brady, 1862

Background imageWillie Collection: After a painting by Francis B. Carpenter (1830-1900), 1861

After a painting by Francis B. Carpenter (1830-1900), 1861
THE LINCOLN FAMILY. After a painting by Francis B. Carpenter (1830-1900), 1861

Background imageWillie Collection: Willie and his make-up

Willie and his make-up. Illustration shows William R. Hearst wearing the clothing of past presidents as he embarks on a campaign for the presidential election in 1908

Background imageWillie Collection: Willie and Tad Lincoln, sons of President Abraham Lincoln, w

Willie and Tad Lincoln, sons of President Abraham Lincoln, with their cousin Lockwood Todd. Photograph shows Willie Lincoln (left), who died Feb

Background imageWillie Collection: Willie Lincoln, third son of President Lincoln. Died Februar

Willie Lincoln, third son of President Lincoln. Died February 20, 1862, at the age of 12. Photo shows Willie Lincoln, full-length portrait, standing, facing slightly right, holding hat in left hand

Background imageWillie Collection: Smyth & Rice present Willie Collier in his new farce Mr. Smo

Smyth & Rice present Willie Collier in his new farce Mr. Smooth. Date c1899




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"Willie: A Timeless Tale of Whisky, Sports, and Adventure" In the world of legends, there exists a man named Willie. With his weathered face and wise eyes, he embodied both the spirit of Old Tom Morris and the enthusiasm of Young Tom Morris. Known for his love for whisky drinking, he could often be found sharing tales at local taverns or raising a glass to celebrate victories. One memorable encounter took place during "A Meet of the New Forest Buck-Hounds at Fountain Court, Broo, " where Willie's presence added an air of excitement to the event. Just like Wee Willie Winkie from childhood stories, he brought joy wherever he went. But it wasn't just about leisurely pursuits; Willie had a passion for games too. Whether it was playing billiards with friends or cheering on The Wales rugby team in 1905, his competitive spirit shone through. He even drew inspiration from snooker player Willie Thorne's finesse on the green baize. Captured forever in Picture No. 11806905 is a moment that epitomizes Willie's sporting prowess - scoring a goal against Moscow Dynamo during the Cup Winners Cup in 1972 as teammate Alex MacDonald looked on proudly. This image stands alongside another iconic photograph (Picture No. 10881667) featuring Richard Green, a young newsie from Richmond who admired Willie's achievements. Like La Poupee by Arthur Sturgess that mesmerized audiences with its charm and gracefulness, so did our beloved hero captivate hearts with his charisma and talent across various fields. From ancient golf courses to bustling soccer stadiums – whether sipping whisky among friends or making headlines as an athlete – this is the tale of one extraordinary man named Willie who left an indelible mark on history through his unwavering passion for life itself.