Bill Collection (page 3)

Booby
A pencil sketch from the Drawings Collection of Thomas Malie (1726-42)

Anas platyrhynchos, mallard
Plate 221 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

A naturalist being mobbed by Pteroglossus beauharnaesii, cur
Illustration from Henry Walter Bates The Naturalist on the Amazons (1884)

Kingfisher
Plate 336, hand coloured copperplate etching from George Edwards The Gleanings of Natural History, Vol. 3 (1764). Annotated Crested kingfisher

Sterna antillarum, least tern
Plate 319 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Picoides borealis, red-cockaded woodpecker
Plate 389 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

(1908-1973). 36th President of the United States. Johnson signing the Civil Rights Bill
LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON (1908-1973). 36th President of the United States. Johnson signing the Civil Rights Bill. Photographed by Warren Leffler, 11 April 1968

BUFFALO BILL: POSTER, 1893. Buffalo Bill Wild West Show lithograph poster, c1893

Domestic Duck, Indian Runner Duck, duckling, close-up of head, calling

Bruce Bairnsfather merchandise
Selection of items featuring illustrations by the famous World War One cartoonist, Bruce Bairnsfather including a jigsaw with Bairnsfathers curmudgeonly soldier character Ole Bill grumbling

Craven Lodge Fancy Ball
A page from The Tatler, featuring photographs and a report on the Craven Lodge Fancy Ball in Melton, Leicestershire, a New Year party with a prehistoric fancy dress theme

Samuel Spencer Bill 1880
Samuel Spencer, draper, of Chester

Wild Bill Hickok / Postcd
WILD BILL HICKOK alias JAMES BUTLER American frontiersman, stage driver, scout, and US marshal; famous as a crack shot

DDE-90029019
Cafes in downtown Bruges marketplace, Belgium, at night Date: 06/03/2007

Frank Butler (1850-1926) (b / w photo)
PNP247801 Frank Butler (1850-1926) (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: husband of renowned markswoman Annie Oakley (1860-1926)

Patriotic poster, Buy British - Britain Always First
Britain Always First - poster celebrating Britihs achievements in breaking speed records on land, water, air and rail. Part of a government campaign to tackle a balance of payments crisis

Bill Beaumont - England rugby player Date: 1980s

British postcard, Coming down! WW1
British postcard, Coming down! Depicting a German airship with the face of Kaiser Wilhelm, plunging to earth in flames. 1914-1918

Cars on Undercliff Drive, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Rally, 1928. Artist: Bill Brunell
Undercliff Drive, Bournemouth. Bournemouth Rally. Date: 5-8.7.28

Morris 10 of Captain Oliver Hughes-Onslow at the RSAC Scottish Rally, 1933. Artist: Bill Brunell
Morris 10 1292 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. US1172. Entry No: G19. Driver: Hughes-Onslow, Capt. O. Left: Riley Vehicle Reg. No. KV5092. R.S.A.C. Scottish Rally. Date: 5-9.6.33

Semmence Special of H Whitfield-Semmence, Bugatti Owners Club Lewes Speed Trials, Sussex, 1937
Semmence Special 1991 cc. Event Entry No: 19 Driver: Whitfield-Semmence, H. Time: 26.2 sec. Place: B.O.C. Lewes Speed trials. Date: 4.9.37

Bugatti of G Blackstock competing in the Scottish Light Car Trial, 1922. Artist: Bill Brunell
Bugatti 1496 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. XL1266. Event Entry No: E-42. Driver: Blackstock, G. Withdrawn on day 4 with valve trouble. Place: Scottish Light Car Trial. Date: 5-10.6.22

Wolseley Hornet of Miss P Goodban, North West London Motor Club London-Gloucester Trial, 1932
Wolseley Hornet 1931 1271 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. JD1953. Event Entry No: 75 Driver: Goodban, Miss. P. Award: Silver Cup. Place: N.W.L.M.C. London-Gloucester. Date: 10.12.32

1938 HRG Standard Meadows-engined 2-seater of MH Lawson taking part in the Petersfield Trial, 1938
HRG Standard Meadows-engined 2-seater. 1938 1496 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. DOY777. Event Entry No: 77 Driver: Lawson, M.H. Chassis No. W74. Place: Petersfield Trial. Date: 1938

Georges Irat of Ernest Andre at the Boulogne Motor Week, France, 1928. Artist: Bill Brunell
Georges Irat 2000 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. A264. Event Entry No: 56. Driver: Andre. Place: Boulogne Motor Week. Date: 3-9.9.28

Georges Irat of Ernest Andre competing at the Boulogne Motor Week, France, 1928. Artist
Georges Irat 1928 2000 cc. Event Entry No: 56. Driver: Andre. Place: Boulogne Motor Week. Date: 3-9.9.28

Lanchester 10 of JM Archer of the Scottish Sporting Car Club team at the RSAC Scottish Rally, 1934
Lanchester 10 1933 1203 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. FS4835. Event Entry No: 64. Driver: Archer, J.M. Scottish Sporting Car Club No. 5 team car. Place: R.S.A.C. Scottish Rally. Date: 10-14.6.34

Peter Clarks HRG, winner of a silver award at the MCC Torquay Rally, July 1937
HRG 1496 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. DYV221. Event Entry No: 92 Driver: Clark, P.C.T. Award: Silver. Place: M.C.C. Torquay Rally. Date: 16/17.7.37

MG PA of RA MacDermid of the Cream Cracker Team competing in the MCC Lands End Trial, 1935
MG PA 847 cc. Reg. No. JB3639. Event Entry No: 93 Driver: McDermid, R.A. 1934/5 Cream Cracker team car. Chassis No. PA336. M.C.C. Lands End Trial. Date: 19/20.4.35

Austin Ulster of ECH Randall and WE Harker in the pits, JCC Double Twelve race, Brooklands, 1931
Austin Ulster 747 cc. Event Entry No: 52 Driver: Randall, E.C.H. Harker, W.E. Finished: 7th. Class H tie. 549 laps, 1438.1 miles, 59.92 m.p.h. Place: Brooklands. J.C.C. Double Twelve. Date: 8/9.5.31

Cars racing at the MCC Members Meeting, Brooklands, 10 September 1938. Artist: Bill Brunell
HRG 1497 cc. Reg. No. DYV221. Event Entry No: 16 Driver: Clark, P.C.T. SS Jaguar 100 3485 cc. Entry No: 4 Driver: Wood, G. MG PB 1935 939S cc. Vehicle Reg. No. JB7521

MG C type of FM Montgomery and R Hebeler at the JCC Double Twelve race, Brooklands, 8 / 9 May 1931
MG C 746 cc. Event Entry No: 64 Driver: Montgomery, F.M. Hebeler, R. Retired Retired first day, broken piston, 2.35p.m.. Place: Brooklands. J.C.C. Double Twelve. Date: 8/9.5.31

Two Bugatti Type 35s racing on the Members Banking at Brooklands. Artist: Bill Brunell
Centre Bugatti Type 35 Event Entry No: 5. Left Bugatti Type 35 Event Entry No: 1. Place: Brooklands, Members Banking

Old Bill and Co. August 1940
" Hey! Mind what yer doin ! Thats the second time you ve got me with that fifth column o yours!" Bruce Bairnsfather pokes fun at rumours of German spies

Old Bill, dog mascot of HMS Falmouth in WW1
Rescued from a German fishing trawler in early August 1914 by HMS Falmouth, Fritz the wire haired terrier was promptly re-christened Old Bill by the crew, and adopted as their mascot

Misfitz - Spoony. early 20th century

The Intelligence Department, by Bairnsfather
The Intelligence Department " Is this ere the Warwicks?" " Nao, Indenburgs blinkin Light Infantry" A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander

The Conscientious Exhilarator, by Bairnsfather
The Conscientious Exhilarator " Every encouragement should be given for singing and whistling" - (Extract from a Military Manual ) That painstaking fellow, Lieut

European Pied Flycatcher -Ficedula hypoleuca-, male with an insect in its beak perched on a branch, Altenseelbach, Neunkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

WILLIAM III & QUEEN MARY. King William III of England, holding the Bill of Rights in his hand, and Queen Mary II. Woodcut from an 18th century English childrens history of England

Bill for lunch at Simpson s-in-the-Strand - 1951
Bill for lunch at Simpson s-in-the-Strand - December, 1951. A Christmas treat for a schoolboy! Date: 1951

Common kingfisher C015 / 6384
Common kingfisher. Female common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) perched on a branch. This colourful bird is found throughout Eurasia and northern Africa. It eats fish, aquatic insects and crustaceans

Alcedo athhis, common kingfisher
Watercolour by Charles F. Tunnicliffe (c. 1973)

A Malayan forest, with its characteristic birds
Plate 9 from Alfred Russel Wallaces The Geographical Distribution of Animals, (1876)

Sterna albifrons, little tern
Plate 73 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Moho nobilis, Hawaii o-o
Moho nobilis. Ff. 26, watercolour by William Ellis from a collection of sketches of Mammals, Birds and Fish made on Captian James Cooks third voyage (1776-1780)

Cygnus columbianus, tundra swan
Plate 10 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Scene in New Zealand, with some of its remarkable birds
Plate 13 from Alfred Russel Wallaces The Geographical Distribution of Animals, (1876)

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"Bill: A Journey Through History and Culture" Step into the fascinating world of Bill, where history, art, and entertainment intertwine. From UVF posters to wartime Toby jugs from WW1, every artifact tells a unique story. In one corner stands an old photograph capturing Bill kneeling in front of the Cenotaph in Whitehall. His solemn expression reflects the weight of sacrifice and remembrance that this iconic monument represents. Moving on, we encounter Bill Sykes (Barnard), a character who embodies both fear and fascination. His menacing presence reminds us of the dark side lurking within society's underbelly. But let's not forget about fun. Rock n Roll dancing takes center stage as couples twirl with infectious energy. The rhythm pulsates through their bodies, transcending time and bringing joy to all who witness it. Sports enthusiasts will appreciate Compton and Edrich leaving the Oval pitch in 1953. Their departure symbolizes determination, teamwork, and the spirit of competition that defines sportsmanship. Amidst these diverse artifacts lies F G Pearce Ltd's business stationery – a testament to entrepreneurship and commerce that has shaped our societies for centuries. Bruce Bairnsfather's WW1 cartoon "A Miner Success" sheds light on the resilience of ordinary people during times of adversity. It serves as a reminder that strength can be found even in the darkest moments. The Lambeth Walk sheet music cover from 1937 transports us back to an era filled with exuberance and carefree spirit. Its catchy tune echoes through generations, reminding us to embrace life's simple pleasures. The Women's Social and Political Union Votes for Women Help Suffragettes rush poster captures a pivotal moment in history when women fought tirelessly for equality – their courage paving the way for future generations' rights. Lastly, we glimpse at Gladstone/Home Rule Bill – an emblematic representation of political reform striving towards progress while navigating complex challenges.