Chequers Collection

Chequers Court / 1920
Chequers Court, Buckinghamshire: the Prime Ministers country residence

French costumes of the 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912636 French costumes of the 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: French costumes of the late 15th century)

Trictrac Players; Chequers Players, 1648-1710. Creator: Charles Emanuel Biset
Trictrac Players; Chequers Players, 1648-1710

The Game of Checkers, plate one from Landscapes and Interiors, 1899. Creator: Edouard Vuillard
The Game of Checkers, plate one from Landscapes and Interiors, 1899

The Artist's Mother Playing Checkers, c. 1890–91. Creator: Edouard Vuillard
The Artist's Mother Playing Checkers, c. 1890-91

The Game of Checkers, 1899. Creator: Edouard Vuillard
The Game of Checkers, 1899

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Peace No War Please
Little Dean

Blue Checker Cloth
Little Dean

Fabric and Wind
Little Dean

Line Drying Fabric In the Wind
Little Dean

Big pot with flower
Miho Art Studio

Flowers_checkerboard
Miho Art Studio

Blooming_Dropping and checkerboard
Miho Art Studio

A Fix - Black To Move, 19th century. Creator: Cheltnam
A Fix - Black To Move, 19th century

Checker-board Table-tilt Top, c. 1936. Creator: Magnus S. Fossum
Checker-board Table-tilt Top, c. 1936

Checker Table, 1936. Creator: Nicholas Gorid
Checker Table, 1936

The Chequers, Horley (colour litho)
5209442 The Chequers, Horley (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chequers, Horley)

Shinto priests (actors) playing board game Go Japan
Shinto priests (actors) playing the board game Go (chequers draughts) Japan, late 19th century

Photograph of Chequers PH, Tottenham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Chequers

Photograph of Chequers PH, Hutton, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1928

Photograph of Chequers PH, Brighton, Sussex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Tyll Eulenspiegel, 15th century German chapbook hero and scatological prankster. In colorful doublet, cape and hose, with basket and tankard of jesters. From a color drawing in a travel book

Chequers, Buckinghamshire (colour photo)
3094806 Chequers, Buckinghamshire (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chequers, Buckinghamshire)

Ye Olde Chequers Inn, Tonbridge, Kent
Ye Olde Chequers Inn (left), Tonbridge, Kent, with Dances Umbrella Stores on the right. circa 1910s

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A Midnight Trip by Road to Brighton (engraving)
1046371 A Midnight Trip by Road to Brighton (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Midnight Trip by Road to Brighton, with the New Parcel Post Van)

The Siamese Twins, First Discovered While Fishing on the Banks of the Siam River by Mr R
CWA124804 The Siamese Twins, First Discovered While Fishing on the Banks of the Siam River by Mr R. Hunter, 1829 (coloured engraving) by Berthoud

The Old Stables, Chequers, Horley (colour litho)
5209441 The Old Stables, Chequers, Horley (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Stables, Chequers, Horley)

David Lloyd George with Lord Reading at Chequers Court. On October 5th 1917, the Chequers mansion, some 35 miles from London

David Lloyd George at Chequers Court. Lady Greenwood taking a photograph of Mr Lloyd George and Lord Reading, the new Viceroy of India. 10th January 1921

Checker Players, ca. 1895. Creator: Thomas Pollock Anshutz
Checker Players, ca. 1895

Game of Checkers (La partie de dames), 1897 / 1898 (published 1899)
Game of Checkers (La partie de dames), 1897/1898 (published 1899)

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China, Yunnan Province, Kunming, Group of men playing chequers

Epping Forest IG9 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Epping Forest IG9 5

Tewkesbury GL54 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Tewkesbury GL54 3

East Hertfordshire CM23 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of East Hertfordshire CM23 4

Welwyn Hatfield AL9 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Welwyn Hatfield AL9 5

Welwyn Hatfield AL7 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Welwyn Hatfield AL7 4

UK Maps, BB Blackburn, BB5 5
BB5 5

Ramsay MacDonald, first Labour Prime Minister, at Chequers with his his daughter, 1924, (1935). British politician James Ramsay MacDonald (1866-1937) with his daughter Sheila (1910-1994)

Chequers, Buckinghamshire, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Chequers, Buckinghamshire, (1935). In 1917, Sir Arthur Lee presented his 16th-century house to the nation as the official country residence of the British prime minister

Figaros Shop, 1875 (oil on panel)
WLT207147 Figaros Shop, 1875 (oil on panel) by Aranda, Jose-Jimenes (1837-1903); 44x57.4 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; Spanish, out of copyright

Stanley Baldwin in the Gallery at Chequers, c1925. Stanley Baldwin, (1867-1947), British Conservative politician and three times Prime Minister

Chequers, Ellesborough, Buckinghamshire, 1924-1926. Artist: Herbert Felton
Chequers, Ellesborough, Buckinghamshire, 1924-1926. Originally built in the 16th century, Chequers is the country home of the British Prime Minister

Chequers, Buckinghamshire, c1920s. The 16th-century country home of the British Prime Minister. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd

The Duke of Edinburgh plays hockey for HMS Chequers
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (wearing dark glasses) pictured in action in the midst of a hockey match in which his ship, HMS Chequers, took on HMS Forth in Malta. Date: 1950

Chequers Court, near Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, today the country residence of the Prime Minister of Britain, whoever she or he may be

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"Chequers: A Journey Through Time and Places" Step into the enchanting world of Chequers, a name that resonates with history, artistry, and diverse locations. Let's begin our exploration at Chequers Court in 1920, where elegance meets tradition. The air is filled with anticipation as players gather around "A Fix - Black To Move, " a captivating 19th-century creation by Cheltnam. Moving forward to the 1930s, we encounter two remarkable pieces: the "Checker-board Table-tilt Top" designed by Magnus S. Fossum and the exquisite "Checker Table" crafted by Nicholas Gorid. These masterpieces showcase both functionality and beauty. Venturing beyond artistic creations, we stumble upon an intriguing scene from Japan—a group of Shinto priests engrossed in a game of Go. Their intense concentration reflects the timeless allure of board games across cultures. As our journey takes us back to London, we catch glimpses of three distinct establishments named Chequers—each one capturing its own unique charm through photographs. From Tottenham to Hutton and Brighton, these pubs invite locals and visitors alike to share laughter and create lasting memories. But let us not forget that Chequers extends far beyond England's borders. In Germany's rich folklore stands Tyll Eulenspiegel—a hero whose adventures have captivated audiences since the 15th century. Finally, our voyage concludes amidst breathtaking scenery at Ye Olde Chequers Inn in Tonbridge, Kent—an idyllic spot where time seems to stand still amid its picturesque surroundings. Join us on this extraordinary journey through time and places as we unravel the stories woven within each mention of "Chequers.