Gwynne Collection

Eleanor "nell"Gwyn, 1650
Eleanor " nell" Gwyn, 1650

Eleanor "Nell" Gwyn, 1650 - 1687. English actress and mistress of King Charles II of England
1000936 Eleanor "Nell" Gwyn, 1650 - 1687. English actress and mistress of King Charles II of England. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Eleanor "Nell" Gwyn, 1650 - 1687. English actress and mistress of King Charles II of England
1000937 Eleanor "Nell" Gwyn, 1650 - 1687. English actress and mistress of King Charles II of England. Portrayed here as Cupid

Margaret Lockwood as Nell Gwynne
Margaret Lockwood, actress, as Nell Gwynne in the 1949 British comedy film, Cardboard Cavalier. 1949

RMS Titanic - William Logan Gwinn items
RMS Titanic - items relating to William Logan Gwinn (or Gwynne), Postal Clerk who lost his life at the age of 37 when the ship sank

Charles Beauclerk (engraving)
3641337 Charles Beauclerk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Beauclerk)

Mrs Ellen Gwynn, actress (engraving)
584349 Mrs Ellen Gwynn, actress (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Ellen Gwynn, actress); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Nell Gwynnes house
View of Nell Gwynnes house in 1820. Nell Gwynne (1650-1687) was an acclaimed actress, one of the first English actresses and a mistress of King Charles II of England. Date: 1875

Gwynne House, Barnardos Home, Woodford Bridge
Gwynne House was an old mansion in whose grounds Thomas Barnardo erected his Boys Garden City, Woodford Bridge, Essex. Date: circa 1922

Nell Gwynn (engraving)
961485 Nell Gwynn (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nell Gwynn. Engraving by Thomas Wright)

Nell Gwyn (engraving)
3621225 Nell Gwyn (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nell Gwyn. Illustration for The Story of Nell Gwyn by Peter Cunningham (W W Gibbing)

Ford Abbey, Devon (engraving)
5220631 Ford Abbey, Devon (engraving) by Campion, George Bryant (1796-1870); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ford Abbey, Devon)

Nell Gwyns House on Church Street, Windsor, Berkshire. 20th May 1954

INDUSTRY / MACHINES / STEAM
Gwynnes steam pumping engine Date: Late 19th Century

Nell Gwynnes House, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Nell Gwynnes House, (c1878). View of Sandford Manor House, Waterford Road, Chelsea, (now part of London). The house is also known as Nell Gwynnes house

The Cock and Magpie Public House, Drury Lane, Westminster, London, 1807. Nell Gwynne is reputed to have had lodgings in this building

The Cock and Magpie Tavern, Drury Lane, Westminster, London, 1862. Artist: Waldo Sargeant
The Cock and Magpie Tavern, Drury Lane, Westminster, London, 1862. Nell Gwynne is reputed to have had lodgings in this building

Bagnigge Wells tea gardens, Battle Bridge, London, c1800. This building was formerly the country house of Nell Gwynn. Battle Bridge is the area now known as Kings Cross

View of Sandford Manor House, Waterford Road, Chelsea, 1869. The house is also known as Nell Gwynnes house

Nell Gwynnes house, Bagnigge Wells, St Pancras, London, 1865. Artist: Waldo Sargeant
View of Nell Gwynnes house, Bagnigge Wells, St Pancras, London, 1865; in the foreground a man sits by a hand pushed barrow

Bugatti Special 1 and Gwynne Special in the pits at a BARC meeting, Brooklands, 1933
Left: Bugatti Special 1 Event Entry No: 1. Centre: Gwynne Special Event Entry No: 23. Place: Brooklands. B.A.R.C. Date: 7.8.33

Gwynne of FJ Boshier-Jones competing in the Caerphilly Hillclimb, Wales, 1923. Artist: Bill Brunell
Gwynne 850 cc. Event Entry No: 33. Driver: Boshier-Jones, F.J. Finished: 1st. in Class B. Place: Caerphilly Hillclimb. Date: 29.6.23

Nell Gwynnes House, Bagnigge Wells, Clerkenwell, London, c1814 (1911). Artist: C J Smith
Nell Gwynnes House, Bagnigge Wells, Clerkenwell, London, c1814 (1911). Eleanor (Nell) Gwyn (1650-1687) was an actress and long time mistress of King Charles II of England and Scotland

Charles II and Nell Gwynn, 17th century (1905). From Cassells History of England, Vol. III, [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1905]

Eleanor Nell Gwyn (1650-1687) English born mistress of King Charles II, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonald
Eleanor Nell Gwyn (1650-687) English born long-time mistress of King Charles II. Eleanor Nell Gwyn (1650-1687) English born long-time mistress of King Charles II of England and Scotland

Eleanor Nell Gwyn (1650-687) English born long-time mistress of King Charles II, 1912
Eleanor Nell Gwyn (1650-1687) English born long-time mistress of King Charles II of England and Scotland. This portrait is after Sir Peter Lely

Nell Gwyn, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
Nell Gwyn. From the painting by Sir Peter Lely, at the National Portrait Gallery. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced by Carreas Ltd. 1935

Julia Gwynne, British opera singer and actress, 1884. Artist: St Jamess Photographic Co
Julia Gwynne, British opera singer and actress, 1884. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume IV, July to December, 1884, edited by Clement Scott, David Bogue, London, 1884

Nell Gwyn selling Ballards, (19th century). Nell Gwynne (1650-1687) became the long-time mistress of King Charles II. Here she is selling sheet music to Charles and the Dukes of Buckingham

Nell Gwynne, English actress, (19th century). Artist: Valentine Green
Nell Gwynne, English actress, (19th century). Portrait of Nell Gwynne (1650-1687), long-time mistress of King Charles II

Nell Gwynn, 17th century, (1910). Portrait of King Charles IIs mistress after Sir Peter Lely. The character of the dress of this period has taken on an unconfined ease

Nell Gwynne, English comic actress and mistress of Charles II. Portrait of Nell (c1650-1687) who rose from selling oranges at the theatre, to being one of the kings favourite mistresses

Eleanor Nell Gwyn, 1650 To 1687. English Actress And Mistress Of King Charles Ii Of England. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green Published London 1893

Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
ARTHUR GWYNNE VANDERBILT Clubman and horse breeder, fortunate to secure a passage on an Atlantic liner to England : unfortunately, that liner was the Lusitania. Date: 1877 - 1915

Nell Gwynne, The Kings Favourite by A Shirley & B Landeck
Promotional postcard for Nell Gwynne, The Kings Favourite by Arthur Shirley and Ben Landeck. First produced at the Lyceum Theatre, 9th February 1913

Drawings Prints, Print, Mrs. Gwynne, Mrs. Bunbury, Merry, Wives, Windsor, Shakespeare
Drawings and Prints, Print, Mrs. Gwynne and Mrs. Bunbury in the Merry Wives of Windsor (Shakespeare), Engraver, Sitter, Publisher, Subject, Artist, After, William Dickinson, Catherine Bunbury

WHIG PARTY BANNER, 1840. Banner supporting Whig Party presidential candidates, William Henry Harrison and John Tyler, illustrating their slogans which were Tippecanoe and Tyler Too

Ye Olde Nell Gwynne, now an antique shop in Windsor, Berkshire, England. Nell Gwyn would stay here while Charles II was at Windsor Castle. Their two sons were born here. Date: 1650 - 1687

Chelsea Pensioners
Chelsea pensioners dining in their hall at Chelsea Hospital : tradition holds that the original inspiration for the Hospital came from Nell Gwynne

Nell Gwyn, English actress, mistress of Charles II
Eleanor " Nell" Gwyn (or Gwynn or Gwynne), English actress, mistress of King Charles II

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"Gwynne: A Tale of Resilience and Legacy" In the year 1650, a young woman named Eleanor "Nell" Gwyn captured the hearts of many as she rose to fame as an actress during the Restoration era. Her talent on stage and her captivating beauty made her a beloved figure in London's theatrical scene. Fast forward to 1912, when tragedy struck with the sinking of RMS Titanic. Amongst its passengers was William Logan Gwinn, whose personal items now serve as poignant reminders of that fateful event. These artifacts tell stories of lives lost but never forgotten. One cannot mention Gwynne without acknowledging Charles Beauclerk's engraving depicting Mrs Ellen Gwynn, another renowned actress from that era. This artwork immortalizes her grace and charm for generations to come. Nell Gwynne's house stands as a testament to her enduring legacy. Located in London, it serves as a historical landmark where visitors can step back in time and imagine the vibrant atmosphere of seventeenth-century theater. Gwynne House holds significant importance too; it once served as Barnardos Home in Woodford Bridge, providing shelter and care for vulnerable children. It symbolizes compassion and dedication towards building brighter futures for those less fortunate. Margaret Lockwood beautifully portrayed Nell Gwynne on screen, bringing this remarkable woman back to life through her acting prowess. Her portrayal reminds us all of Nell's indomitable spirit that transcends time. A portrait believed to be Nell Gwynn herself captures our imagination even further; we catch glimpses into the life of this enigmatic courtesan who defied societal norms with wit and charm. Ford Abbey in Devon is yet another connection to the name "Gwynne. " Its enchanting beauty depicted in an engraving transports us into an era where grandeur met tranquility—a place where history whispers secrets only its walls know.