Cecil Collection (page 3)

Theatre first night in Edwardian London
In magnificent evening dress, the Edwardian first-nighters leave their broughams and mount the steps to the theatre. Specially drawn for The Sketch Christmas number by Cecil Beaton

Thames Embankment - Cecil and Savoy Hotels

Baltemore / Cecil Calvert
CECIL CALVERT 2nd BARON BALTEMORE Irish nobleman and colonial promoter in America

Rhodes and Beit
CECIL RHODES and Alfred Beit, photographed soon after they were described in Parliament as members of a common gang of thieves and swindlers

Artisan family having their child baptised. Priest at font makes the sign of cross with water on infant's head
530211 Artisan family having their child baptised. Priest at font makes the sign of cross with water on infant's head while mother, father and sibling look

Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Cecil, 3rd Marquis of Salisbury (1830-1903) British Conservative statesman
527829 Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Cecil, 3rd Marquis of Salisbury (1830-1903) British Conservative statesman. Prime Minister 1885, 1886, 1895-1902. Salisbury addressing the House of Lords

From left to right: William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, 1520-1598. Statesman, advisor to Queen Elizabeth I
3033738 From left to right: William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, 1520-1598. Statesman, advisor to Queen Elizabeth I. Queen Elizabeth I, 1568-1603. Monarch of England and Ireland

David Cecil Twin Brother Of Henry Cecil 24 June 1997 Date: 24 June 1997

John Gilbert - American actor, screenwriter and director
John Gilbert (1897-1936) - American actor, screenwriter and director. Gilbert ose to fame during the silent film era and became a popular leading man known as The Great Lover. Date: circa 1920s

Cecil Aldin, Snowed Up on Christmas Eve

Cecil Aldin, The Christmas Dinner at the Inn

Lady Alexandra Haig as Ceres at the Fete Champetre at Ashcombe House given by Cecil Beaton and Sir Michael Duff-Assheton-Smith, 1937. The theme is Society Nymphs and Shepherds. Date: 1937

First Alexandra Rose Day charity, women selling roses
The First Alexandra Rose Day charity, women selling roses outside the Hotel Cecil on 26 June 1912. The charity was launched on the 50th anniversary of the arrival of Princess Alexandra from her

Anti-Vietnam War demonstration in Trafalgar Square, London. Placards read: Black Dwarf, Axel Springer Today! Cecil King Tomorrow

The Ministerial Bench of the House of Lords, 1886-1892, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Ministerial Bench of the House of Lords, 1886-1892, (1901). Scene in the Palace of Westminster in London, during the final term of the Marquis of Salisbury as prime minister (1886-1892)

The Wind and the Sun, 1886. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Wind and the Sun, 1886. Irish Discontent in the sunlight of the Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone. On the other side, the wind comes from the Conservative Leader in the House of Lords

The Start, 1886. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Start, 1886. On the left at the starting line is the Grand Old Man of politics, the Liberal Prime Minister, William Gladstone

Cecil Rhodes House Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire
Cecil, Rhodes, House, Bishops, Stortford, Hertfordshire, Valentine's, postcard, 1914, , 13974459

Cecil Rhodes Statue, Municipal Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa - Valentine's postcard c. 1910 Date: circa 1910

Cecil Rhodes, Prime Minister of Cape Colony, Victorian period

After The War Is Over, Music Cover
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for After The War Is Over, a comedy song waltz, music by Tolchard Evans, words by Ralph Butler

The Home Front Music Cover
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for The Home Front, words and music by Reginald Hindley and Sydney Thompson. Featured and broadcast by Joe Loss and his band

WW2 - Victory Music Sheet Cover
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for V Victory, words by Hamilton Kennedy, music by Tolchard Evans. The design simply shows a large V for victory, starkly presented on a red background

Two children in garden of Oddington House, Gloucestershire
Two Talbot Rice children (David Arthur and Cecil Penelope) in the garden of Oddington House, near Stow on the Wold, Gloucestershire, October 1935 Date: 1935

Two young children at Hampton Court Castle, Herefordshire
Two Talbot Rice children, sister and brother, Cecil Penelope, standing, and David Arthur as a toddler, seated in a fine perambulator, at Hampton Court Castle, Herefordshire - September 1932

Two Talbot Rice children with their Nurse, Oddington House
Two young Talbot Rice children, David Arthur standing up in his fine (and large!) baby carriage, Cecil Penelope standing alongside, in the grounds of Oddington House, Moreton-in-Marsh

Oddington House, Moreton-in-Marsh, children and nurses on la
A party at Oddington House, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire - Cecil Penelope Talbot Rice (C) with two nurses and a younger child on the lawn - Summertime. Date: 1932

Children with their nurses and prams at Oddington House
Three young children with their nurses and fantastic perambulators (real and toy!) on the lawn at Oddington House, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

Two young siblings, one standing in a fine baby carriage
Two young siblings, David Arthur Talbot Rice standing up in his fine (and large!) baby carriage, with his sister Cecil Penelope standing behind, in the grounds of Oddington House, Moreton-in-Marsh

Large family group by front entrance of Oddington House
A large family group by the front entrance of Oddington House, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire. The children's nurse stands on the far left and a pair of very fine perambulators are ready

Two young children, a pony and their nurse - Oddington House
Two young Talbot Rice children (brother and sister, David Arthur and Cecil Penelope) with a pony, accompanied by their nurse (Nurse Dunning) - Oddington House, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

A young girl with her beautiful toy pram - Oddington House
A young girl (Cecil Penelope Talbot Rice) with her beautiful toy pram on the laws at Oddington House, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire. Date: 1932

Two young siblings playing with a beautiful toy pram
Two young Talbot Rice children (brother and sister, David Arthur and Cecil Penelope) playing with a beautiful toy pram on the lawns at Oddington House, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire. Date: 1932

Two young children with the Gardener at Oddington House
Two young Talbot Rice children (brother and sister, David Arthur and Cecil Penelope) with the Gardener / Keeper of the Grounds, George Whyton

Music cover, Patches & Powder Entracte by Cecil Wynne Date: 1915

Portrait Drawing In Pastel
A portrait drawing in pastel, portraying a young woman's head, with a shadow looming over the left side of her face. Date: circa 1922

Souvenir Of Italy
A portrait oil painting of a young woman wearing a black hat and top, standing in front of a light blue, plain sky. Date: circa 1922

Gathering Rhubarb
This painting shows a tall woman wearing a blue headscarf and dress, carrying a basket laden with rhubarb stalks, which has been loaded by the two figures nearby

Paris
A painting of an extremely busy street in Paris, France, with pedestrians, horse drawn carts and trams travelling the junction. The Eiffel tower can be seen dominating the skies in the background

Brick Lane
A painting of a brick lane with pedestrians travelling along in the distance, each side has a row of houses with elaborate balconies, window and door surrounds. Date: circa 1915

Countryside Town
A painting of a country town, with a few stores lining the edge of a crude road. A large steepled column building dominates the area. Date: circa 1915

City Canal
An oil painting showing a central canal, trailing off under a pedestrian bridge and through to a city. The foreground section includes an unmanned boat and trees to each side. Date: circa 1914

King George VI in uniform - portrait photograph
King George VI (1895-1952) in uniform - portrait photograph by Hugh Cecil (1892-1939). Date: circa 1936

Lord Salisbury's stables in Hatfield house. Known as Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Cecil. Born at Hatfield house (3 February 1830 ?)

Boys at Abbosholme school in uniform
School children in traditional uniform. The school was set up by Mr George Allen. Who published a volume entitled Abbotsholme, 1889-99; or, Ten Years in an Educational Laboratory, written by Dr

Boys making a pigeon loft
School children at the school Abbotsholme building a pigeon loft. The school was set up by Mr George Allen. Who published a volume entitled Abbotsholme, 1889-99; or

Bear, The Little Stowaway, illustration by Cecil Aldin
Illustration of a Bear with food thrown at him, captioned, The Little Stowaway, by Cecil Aldin. Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin (28 April 1870 ?? 6 January 1935), artist and illustrator. Date: 1895

Illustration of monkeys, pointed by an umbrella, Cecil Aldin
Illustration of two frightened monkeys, pointed at with an umbrella, by Cecil Aldin. Captioned by the artist, Envy, Hatred, Malice and All Uncharitable, A Sketch from Life'

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"Cecil: A Captivating Journey through Art, Literature, and History" Step into the enchanting world Aldin, a renowned artist whose works have captured the hearts of many. From his delightful illustrations in "A House Full" to the mischievous charm depicted in "Ticked Off, " Aldin's artistry knows no bounds. But Cecil is not just about Aldin; it also brings to mind influential figures like Cecil Rhodes, whose legacy shaped history. And let us not forget the captivating tales woven by Charles Dickens himself, beautifully brought to life by none other than Cecil Aldin. In the midst of post-war London in 1945, amidst rubble and resilience, we catch a glimpse of hope with "City of London 1945. " It serves as a reminder that even in times of adversity, beauty can still be found. And then there are those heartwarming moments shared between man and his best friend. In an illustration by Cecil Aldin capturing a dog walking scene or witnessing the bond between two scamps - these images evoke feelings of joy and companionship. Cecil Beaton, Rex Whistler & Stephen Tennant at Cap Ferrat transport us to glamorous days gone by. Their presence reminds us that creativity flourishes when great minds come together. As Christmas approaches on Hills adorned with snowflakes in "Christmas Is Coming, " we are reminded once again of Aldin's ability to capture both nostalgia and anticipation for this festive season. "The Two Friends" portrayed by Aldin showcases loyalty and friendship that transcends time. These timeless themes continue to resonate with audiences today. So join us on this captivating journey through artistry, literature, and history as we explore all things Cecil – where imagination meets reality under the skillful hand of artists like Cecil Aldin.