Barham Collection

HMS Barham, British battleship, Scapa Flow
HMS Barham, a Queen Elizabeth class battleship, launched 1914, served during the First and Second World Wars, sunk by a German U-boat 1941. Seen here with the Fleet in Scapa Flow, Scotland

FALL / K. C. SPANIEL / 1941
BARHAMs CHAMPION ASHTONMORE LOVESONG Owned by Swan. Date: 1941

Battle of Cape Matapan
The three British Royal Naval warships which played the leading role in the Battle of Cape Matapan, off the coast of the Greek Peloponnesian peninsula

William Kirby (Howard)
WILLIAM KIRBY entomologist, rector of Barham, Suffolk Date: 1759 - 1850

Jackdaw of Reims
JACKDAW OF REIMS Monks and choirboys gather round the little Jackdaw unsure of what to do

Barhams Servant
Mr C N BARHAM hypnotises his servant who manifests clairvoyance when in the hypnotic state

The Dead Drummer. A legend of Salisbury Plain. Illustration by George Cruikshank for Richard Barham The Ingoldsby
536404 The Dead Drummer. A legend of Salisbury Plain. Illustration by George Cruikshank for Richard Barham The Ingoldsby Legends, London, 1840. Engraving

Ben Barham England Bmw Championship Wentworth, Surrey, England 26 May 2006 Date: 26 May 2006

Benn Barham England Bmw PGA Championship 2009 Wentworth Club, Surrey, England 22 May 2009 Date: 22 May 2009

The Combined Mediterranean and Channel Squadrons in Lagos Bay, on the Occasion of the King of Portugals Visit
1628337 The Combined Mediterranean and Channel Squadrons in Lagos Bay, on the Occasion of the King of Portugals Visit (engraving) by Wright

Vintage photograph WW II - sinking HMS Barham in 1941
Vintage photograph World War II - sinking of HMS Barham in 1941 in the Mediterranean Sea - hit by German U boat, take after magazine explosion. 859 men lost

10th Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victoria s
10th Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Two Bedchamber Ladies, Lady Sarah Lyttleton and Countess of Mulgrave, Two Lords in Waiting, George Byng

The British Mediterranean Fleet rounding Cape Kara, Gulf of Salonica, 5 November (engraving)
1100442 The British Mediterranean Fleet rounding Cape Kara, Gulf of Salonica, 5 November (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

RICHARD HARRIS BARHAM Author, best known for his Ingoldsby Legends which include the Jackdaw of Reims, The Spectre of Tappington and other fanciful tales. Date: 1788 - 1845

FALL / K. C. SPANIEL / 1941
BARHAMS CHAMPION ASHTONMORE LOVESONG Owned by Swan. Date: 1941

Childrens pastimes
Where the Golden Apples Grow. Children in the sun picking ripe apples. Artist: Sybil Barham

Flowers & Gardens
Foxgloves. A charming informal rendering in watercolour. Artist: Sybil Barham. Date: 1918

Little Nancy Etticoat
Interpretation of the traditional nursery rhyme. Artist: Sybil Barham Date: 1917

Huntingdonshire PE28 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Huntingdonshire PE28 5

Mid Suffolk IP6 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Mid Suffolk IP6 0

Kent CT4 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Kent CT4 6

The Dead Drummer, 1840. Artist: George Cruikshank
The Dead Drummer, 1840. A legend of Salisbury Plain. From The Ingoldsby Legends by Thomas Ingoldsby (Richard Barham). (London, 1840)

Barham House of Industry
The House of Industry or workhouse at Barham, Suffolk, built in 1766 for the Bosmere and Claydon Incorporation. The building was demolished in 1956. Date: Date unknown

Palestine events 1929 riots August 23 31 H. M. S
Palestine events. The 1929 riots, August 23 to 31. H.M.S. Barham arrives at Haifa. 1929, Israel, Haifa

Palestine events 1929 riots August 23 31 Captain Hamilton
Palestine events. The 1929 riots, August 23 to 31. Captain Hamilton commanding H.M.S. Barham. On board the cruiser in Haifa. 1929, Israel, Haifa

Palestine events 1929 riots August 23 31 Glimpse
Palestine events. The 1929 riots, August 23 to 31. Glimpse of Carmel from the Barham. With two commanding officers on deck. 1929, Israel, Haifa

Richard Harris Barham, Pseudonym Thomas Ingoldsby, 1788-1845. English Humorist. From The Book The Masterpiece Library Of Short Stories, English, Volume 7

H. M. S. Barham
H.M.S. Barham by A.F.D. Bannister, 1937. Date: 1937

Richard Harris Barham
RICHARD HARRIS BARHAM (1788 - 1845) Author, best known for his Ingoldsby Legends which include the Jackdaw of Reims, The Spectre of Tappington and other fanciful tales. Date: circa 1820

Charles Middleton, first baron Barham
CHARLES MIDDLETON, first baron BARHAM (1726 - 1813) Naval commander with many successes during the wars of the 18th century, still in service against Napoleon. Date: circa 1800

William Kirby / Young
WILLIAM KIRBY entomologist, at age 19, later rector of Barham Date: 1759 - 1850

Crucifix with John Day Up Crucifix, Winner of the oaks 1840, with John Barham Day Up, Harry Hall, 1838-1886, British

The Dead Drummer. A legend of Salisbury Plain. Illustration by George Cruikshank for Richard Barham The Ingoldsby Legends, London, 1840. Engraving

Woodward Bernard Barham (1853-1930)
Mr Woodward Bernard Barham, a librarian (seated right) and his staff. Barham worked in the General Library at the Natural History Museum, London. 1909

Henry Oxenden
HENRY OXENDEN (or Oxinden) of Barham : poet Date: 1609 - 1670

The Jackdaw of Rheims
A scene from The Jackdaw of Rheims by Richard H Barham Date: 1905

Shadow of rabbit on the wall. Barham Date: circa 1915

Elizabeth Castlehaven
ELIZABETH (nee Barham), countess of CASTLEHAVEN, wife of Mervyn Touchet, second earl. Date: circa 1630

HMS Barham, British battleship, WW1
HMS Barham, a Queen Elizabeth class battleship, launched 1914, served during the First and Second World Wars, sunk by a German U-boat 1941. Date: 1914-1918

Inmates of the Bosmere & Claydon Workhouse, Norfolk
Uniformed inmates of the Bosmere and Claydon Workhouse, Barham, Norfolk. The smartly dressed woman, centre rear, is probably a local organiser for the Brabazon scheme where workhouse inmates made

The Black Mousquetaire
THE BLACK MOUSQUETAIRE The Mousquetaire is startled by the apparent appearence of the deceased Therese

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"Barham: A Legacy of Valor and Legends" Step into the rich history of Barham, a name that echoes through time. From the mighty HMS Barham, a British battleship that sailed with pride in Scapa Flow, to the brave K. C. Spaniel named Fall who captured hearts in 1941. In the annals of naval warfare, the Battle of Cape Matapan stands as a testament to Barham's indomitable spirit. It was here that William Kirby (Howard) led his crew with unwavering courage, defying all odds for victory. But not all tales are written on battlefields; some unfold within the pages of literature. The Jackdaw of Reims perched upon Barham House of Industry tells stories untold, while George Cruikshank's enchanting illustration brings The Dead Drummer legend alive on Salisbury Plain. Beyond legends and engravings lies Ben Barham - an embodiment of resilience and determination. His legacy lives on through Benn Barham, forever etching their names in history's tapestry. Even amidst diplomatic encounters like The Combined Mediterranean and Channel Squadrons' gathering during King Portugal's visit to Lagos Bay, Barhams stood tall as symbols of strength and unity. Yet tragedy struck when vintage photographs captured the sinking HMS Barham in 1941 - a poignant reminder that even heroes can fall but never fade from memory. Through triumphs and tribulations alike, "Barham" remains more than just a name; it is an emblematic thread woven into humanity's narrative - one that continues to inspire generations with its valorous heritage.