Cooke Collection

SAM COOKE (1933-1964). American soul singer. Photograph, 1964

Boenninghausenia albiflora (Ruta albiflora). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1828

Bibbulmun Track walk Mt. Cooke
Hiking near Mount Cooke, near Jarrahdale, Western Australia, is one of the highest points on the Darling Scarp at 582 metres

Paphiopedilum venustum orchid (Cypripedium venustum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, London, 1821

Epicurus / Cooke
EPICURUS Greek philosopher Date: 341 - 270 BC

A discussion on the Piltdown skull by John Cooke
Portrait group of well-known British scientists examining the Piltdown skull. This topical painting was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1915

Fly agaric, Agaricus muscarius.. Fly agaric, Agaricus muscarius. Chromolithograph of an illustration by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke from A Plain and Easy Account of British Fungi, Robert Hardwicke

Lattice fungus, Clathrus cancellatus.. Lattice fungus, Clathrus cancellatus. Chromolithograph of an illustration by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke from A Plain and Easy Account of British Fungi

London Bridge looking north from the upper landing of steps near Tooley Street, 1833

Maskelyne & Cooks automaton, Psycho
Maskelyne & Cooks thought-reading, whist playing automaton, Psycho, as demonstrated at the Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly, London

Maskelyne and Cookes "The Artists Dream". John Nevil Maskelyne and George Co
Maskelyne and Cookes " The Artists Dream". John Nevil Maskelyne and George Cooke, presented for the first time to a West End audience an entertainment they had been giving for several years

Ilfracomb, North Devon, c1818. Creator: William Bernard Cooke
Ilfracomb, North Devon, c1818. Engraving after Ilfracombe, North Devon: Storm and Shipwreck, painting by JMW Turner, c1813-1816

Richard I, (1157-1199), c1787. King of England from 6 July 1189 until his death, known as Richard Coeur de Lion or Richard the Lionheart because of his reputation as a great military leader

Emetic mushroom, Russula emetica 1, and orange cups, Peziza aurantia 2.. Emetic mushroom, Russula emetica 1, and orange cups, Peziza aurantia 2

Mildred Lady Burghley
MILDRED (nee Cooke) lady BURGHLEY second wife of William Cecil, Lord Burghley. Date: 1526 - 1589

Wheatstone's needle (pointer) telegraph, 1890
3479996 Wheatstone's needle (pointer) telegraph, 1890; (add.info.: Wheatstone's needle (pointer) telegraph; the sender; left and receiver, 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Wheatstone's Signal electromagnetic telegraph, 1890
3479994 Wheatstone's Signal electromagnetic telegraph, 1890; (add.info.: Wheatstone's Signal ABC electromagnetic telegraph.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cooke, Wheatstone needle telegraph used on the Yarmouth and Norwich Railway, 1845
3479950 Cooke, Wheatstone needle telegraph used on the Yarmouth and Norwich Railway, 1845; (add.info.: Cooke, Wheatstone needle telegraph used on the Yarmouth and Norwich Railway)

Instrument room at the Electric Telegraph Office, 1855
3480004 Instrument room at the Electric Telegraph Office, 1855; (add.info.: Instrument room at the Electric Telegraph Office; Lothbury; London. 1855.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph, 1850
3479983 Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph, 1850; (add.info.: Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph)

Rear elevation of Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph, 1890
3479995 Rear elevation of Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph, 1890; (add.info.: Rear elevation of Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph; showing the current reverser)

Sending a high speed message on the Wheatstone Automatic telegraph, 1879
3479997 Sending a high speed message on the Wheatstone Automatic telegraph, 1879; (add.info.: Sending a high speed message on the Wheatstone Automatic telegraph; General Post Office; St)

Illustration showing Cooke and Wheatstone's single-needle telegraph. The Cooke
5311588 Illustration showing Cooke and Wheatstone's single-needle telegraph. The Cooke and Wheatstone telegraph was an early electrical telegraph system dating from the 1830s invented by English

Illustration showing Cooke and Wheatstone's double-needle telegraph. The Cooke
5311520 Illustration showing Cooke and Wheatstone's double-needle telegraph. The Cooke and Wheatstone telegraph was an early electrical telegraph system dating from the 1830s invented by English

Illustration showing Cooke and Wheatstone's single-needle telegraph. The Cooke
5311519 Illustration showing Cooke and Wheatstone's single-needle telegraph. The Cooke and Wheatstone telegraph was an early electrical telegraph system dating from the 1830s invented by English

Electric Telegraph; Including Cooke and Wheatstone single and double needle instruments, 1859
3480040 Electric Telegraph; Including Cooke and Wheatstone single and double needle instruments, 1859; (add.info.: Electric Telegraph; Including Cooke and Wheatstone single)

Electric Telegraph; Including Cooke and Wheatstone single and double needle instruments, 1859
3480039 Electric Telegraph; Including Cooke and Wheatstone single and double needle instruments, 1859; (add.info.: Electric Telegraph; Including Cooke and Wheatstone single)

Front elevation of Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph, 1850
3479993 Front elevation of Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph, 1850; (add.info.: Front elevation of Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Instrument room at the Electric Telegraph Office, 1860
3479989 Instrument room at the Electric Telegraph Office, 1860; (add.info.: Instrument room at the Electric Telegraph Office; Lothbury; London. 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph, 1850
3479988 Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph, 1850; (add.info.: Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph)

Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph, 1850
3479985 Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph, 1850; (add.info.: Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph)

Cooke/Wheatstone needle telegraph, 1845
3479982 Cooke/Wheatstone needle telegraph, 1845; (add.info.: Cooke/Wheatstone needle telegraph used on the Yarmouth and Norwich Railway, 1845.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph, 1874
3479992 Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph, 1874; (add.info.: Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph showing; left; the front elevation with the alphabet)

Wheatstone's relay, 1890
3479990 Wheatstone's relay, 1890; (add.info.: Wheatstone's relay; which enabled the electric telegraph to be used over a long distance, 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph, 1850
3479987 Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph, 1850; (add.info.: Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph)

Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph, 1850
3479986 Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph, 1850; (add.info.: Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph)

Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph, 1850
3479984 Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph, 1850; (add.info.: Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph)

Crinum ornatum (Crinum scabrum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke after an illustration by W.I
FLO4665763 Crinum ornatum (Crinum scabrum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke after an illustration by W.I

Chinese hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flava. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke after an
FLO4665676 Chinese hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flava. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke after an illustration by W.I

The Battle of Agincourt, 1773. Creator: William Walker
The Battle of Agincourt, 1773. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). The Battle of Agincourt in of 1415 of the Hundred Years War

Crested iris, Iris cristata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1828

Peony, Paeonia moutan rosea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1825

The Man from Mexico, Grand Theatre, Oldham
The Man from Mexico, a comedy at the Grand Theatre, Oldham, previously at the Strand Theatre, London. 1911

The Right Honourable the Earl of Chatham seized with a Fit in the House of Peers, c1787
The Right Honourable the Earl of Chatham seized with a Fit in the House of Peers previous to his death, c1787. From A New

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Pirrie Carlisle Archive - autographs and illustration
Pirrie Carlisle Archive - George Maurice Burn (1862-1945) pen and ink study on card, Thames barges under sail. Signed by visitors to a soiree. 6 x 4.25 inches

Elwood Cooke and Bobby Riggs at Wimbledon
Both Elwood Cooke (1913-2004) and Bobby Riggs(1918-1995) were newcomers at Wimbledon tennis tournament. Here they are flanking British tennis player Miss Mary Hardwick (1913-2001) and George Godsell

Nicole Cooke Takes Gold Womens Cycling Road Race Womens Cycling Road Race Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 10 August 2008 GREAT BRITAIN Date: 10 August 2008

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"Remembering the Soulful Legend: Sam Cooke (1933-1964)" In this captivating photograph from 1964, we catch a glimpse of the mesmerizing American soul singer, Sam Cooke. With his powerful voice and magnetic stage presence, he left an indelible mark on the music industry. On a lighter note, let's not forget our furry friend Ch Stanolly Scooby Doo - always ready to bring joy and laughter into our lives. His playful antics never fail to put a smile on our faces. Meanwhile, Epicurus reminds us of the importance of finding pleasure in life's simple pleasures. Just like enjoying a warm batch of freshly baked cookies straight out of the oven – pure bliss. Embarking on the Bibbulmun Track walk up Mount Cooke offers breathtaking views that remind us how nature can be both awe-inspiring and humbling at once. It's moments like these that make us appreciate the beauty around us. John Cooke's discussion on the Piltdown skull takes us back in time as we unravel mysteries from history. The quest for knowledge continues to intrigue minds across generations. "The Artists Dream" by Maskelyne and Cookes transports us into a world where imagination knows no bounds. This magical performance by John Nevil Maskelyne and George Co sparks wonderment within all who witness it. William Bernard Cooke captures Ilfracomb's charm in North Devon circa 1818 through his artistic lens. A snapshot frozen in time, reminding us of simpler days gone by. The Fly agaric mushroom (Agaricus muscarius) stands tall with its vibrant red cap dotted with white spots – nature's own work of art. Its enchanting appearance has fascinated many throughout history. London Bridge looking north from Tooley Street reveals glimpses into bustling city life during 1833 – horse-drawn carriages passing through archways while people go about their daily routines along its iconic structure.