Ashdown Collection

Forest Row / Sussex / 1950S
FOREST ROW This village is at the foot of the Ashdown forest

ANGLO-SAXON CHRONICLE. The passage reproduced contains a record of Aethelred and Alfreds defeat of the Danes at Ashdown (Vale of White Horse), Berkshire, England, in 871

Miss Macbeth playing a shot out of a bunker at the Ashdown Forest Club Ladies Meeting. Date: 1909

Fancy-Ball Polka, music sheet
Cover design for a music sheet, The Fancy-Ball Polka, by E Reynolds. A late Victorian family is depicted, with adults and children dressed up for a party

The paltock, 14th century, (1910). This garment, popular during the reign of Richard II (1377-1399), was a short jacket with a high collar and wide, richly dagged sleeves

Isabella of Bavaria wearing a forked headdress, 1435, (1910). Isabella, Queen of France wears a variation of the horned head-dress, surmounted by a crown

The Lady Barkley, 16th century, (1910). Portrait after Holbein of Lady Barkley wearing the Transition style of headdress, a combination of the coif and the kennel

Ashdown Forest, Nutley, Sussex Date: circa 1910

Gill's Lap, Ashdown Forest, East Sussex - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Crowborough Beacon, East Sussex, viewed from Ashdown Forest - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

South Downs, viewed from Ashdown Forest, East Sussex - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Ashdown Express Ridden By S.Sanders Newmarket Craven Meeting 2005 Newmarket, Newmarket Racecourse 14 April 2005 Date: 14 April 2005

Ashdown, Berks (b / w photo)
2774772 Ashdown, Berks (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ashdown, Berks. Illustration for Later Renaissance Architecture in England by John Belcher)

FALL / LAKELAND TERRIER / 39
ARUN CORONET Owner: Ashdown Date: 1939

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England, East Sussex, Ashdown Forest, Snow covered Camp Hill tree clump in winter, with sun shining through trees on the horizon

New Forest SO45 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of New Forest SO45 2

North Hertfordshire SG6 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of North Hertfordshire SG6 4

South Buckinghamshire SL6 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of South Buckinghamshire SL6 8

Hampshire PO13 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Hampshire PO13 0

Norfolk NR8 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Norfolk NR8 6

Sir Francis Drake, 16th century, (1910). Portrait of the English sea-captain (1540-1596) at the age of 43, wearing a peascod doublet

Ladies headdresses, 15th century, (1910). Fashions from the reign of Edward IV (1461-1483); elaborate headdresses, fur collars and cuffs, narrow cinctures and short-waisted bodices

Heart-shaped headdresses, 15th century, (1910). One woman has streamers hanging from the right side, in imitation of a fashion prevailing among men of the time of Edward IV (1461-1483)

Carving of a woman wearing a horned headdress, 15th century, (1910). Caricature ridiculing the medieval fashion for headdresses with horns, from a miserere in Ludlow Church, Shropshire

Johannes Gyniford and his wife, late 14th century, (1910). Gyniford has large roses on the chaplet, a highly decorated hip-belt, ornamental design round the shoulders of his robe

Womens headdresses, 15th century, (1910). Female fashions from the time of Henry VI (1422-1471). The turban headdress in the centre has hair flowing through it and down the back

Nigel Lorringe, late 14th century, (1910). Costume of the reign of Richard II (1377-1399), showing a houppelande (voluminous robe) which reaches over his head, ornamented with a bold pattern

William de Albeneis, late 14th century, (1910). William de Albeneis, who lived at the time of Richard II (1377-1399), holds a goblet

Ladys headdress, 14th century, (1910). Fashion from the reign of Richard II (1377-1399). The headdress is reticulated, ornamented with goldsmiths work and jewels

Womans hairstyle, 1910. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910)

Ladys costume, 14th century, (1910). Female dress from the reign of Richard II (1377-1399). The headdress encloses the ears. A cote-hardi is worn over the robe

Male dress, late 14th century, (1910). A man wearing the costume of the late reign of Richard II (ruled 1377-1399). The dagger is worn in a horizontal position

Occleve the poet and King Henry V, c1410, (1910). Thomas Hoccleve or Occleve (1368-1450) here presents his book of poems to Henry, Prince of Wales, (later Henry V)

Costume, 14th century, (1910). Types of dress from the reign of Richard II (1377-1399). The man on the left carries a dagger suspended down his back

Male dress, 14th century, (1910). The paltock, popular during the reign of Richard II (1377-1399), was a short jacket with a high collar and wide, richly dagged sleeves

Male headdresses, 14th century, (1910). Male headgear from the reign of Richard II (ruled 1377-1399). Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910)

Examples of the houppelande, 14th century, (1910). Types of houppelande (voluminous robe), from the late reign of Richard II (ruled 1377-1399)

Male costume, 14th century, (1910). Male dress of the reign of Richard II (1377-1399). The knight on the left wears a tall hat

Varieties of the houppelande, c14th century, (1910). The collar is large, and ornamental work in the shape of dagged embroidery has begun to show itself on the shoulders

Richard II at his devotions, c 1380, (1910). The young king, (born 1367, ruled 1377-1399), wears the Houppelande (a voluminous gown worn by men and women)

Richard II and his father, the Black Prince, 14th century, (1910). A young Richard II (ruled 1377-1399), and his father Edward the Black Prince

Matrons, 14th century, (1910). Costume from the early reign of Edward III (ruled 1327-1377), showing women of the well-to-do class

Ladies dress, 14th century, (1910). Costume from the second period (c1350-1360) of the reign of Edward III (ruled 1327-1377), showing vertical pockets, and giving an idea of the length of the tippet

Womens dress, 14th century, (1910). Costume from the early reign of Edward III (ruled 1327-1377). The cincture around the hips of the middle figure is the forerunner of the jewelled belt of

Artificers, 14th century, (1910). The costume of artificers (skilled craftsmen) of the reign of Edward III (ruled 1327-1377)

Ploughing, 14th century, (1910). Agricultural scene from the reign of Edward III (ruled 1327-1377). Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910)

A king at dinner, (1910). Medieval banqueting scene. The chief of the attendants wears a mantle without a capuchon (hood)

Male and female costume, c1350, (1910). The gentleman wears a close-fitting cote-hardi with a large-buckled hip-belt. To this is attached a gypciere (pouch) with a dagger thrust through it

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"Exploring the Enchanting Ashdown: A Glimpse into Forest Row's Rich History" Step back in time to the picturesque village of Forest Row, nestled in the heart of Sussex during the 1950s. One cannot help but be captivated by the allure and charm that Ashdown exudes. Delve into a moment frozen in history as Miss Macbeth skillfully plays a shot out of a bunker at the prestigious Ashdown Forest Club Ladies Meeting in 1909. This event marked an era where elegance and grace were celebrated on these hallowed grounds. Unearthed from ancient chronicles, we find records dating back to Aethelred's reign, reminding us that even centuries ago, Ashdown was steeped in significance and historical importance. As you wander through this enchanting land, let your ears be serenaded by the melodies of yesteryears with a glimpse at the Fancy-Ball Polka music sheet. Transport yourself to an era where joyous celebrations echoed through every corner. The beauty extends beyond its forest borders; venture further to Gill's Lap for breathtaking views or ascend Crowborough Beacon for panoramic vistas over East Sussex's rolling hills. Gaze upon nature's masterpiece as you stand atop Ashdown Forest, marveling at how it frames South Downs' majesty. The view is nothing short of awe-inspiring—a testament to Mother Nature's artistry. Immerse yourself in fashion history as Isabella of Bavaria dons her iconic forked headdress from 1435 or explore timeless garments like The Paltock and The Lady Barkley from centuries past—each piece telling stories untold until now. And if adventure calls your name, hop aboard the legendary Ashdown Express—an exhilarating journey through time and space that will leave you breathless with excitement. Ashdown beckons all who seek solace amidst nature's embrace while immersing themselves in a tapestry of history and culture.