Cornwell Collection

John Jack Travers Cornwell, Battle of Jutland
John Jack Travers Cornwell (1900-1916), posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery on HMS Chester during the Battle of Jutland

YELLOW FEVER, CUBA, c1900. Conquerors of Yellow Fever. Cuban physician Dr. Carlos Finlay (left, in civilian clothes), U.S. Army surgeon Dr. Walter Reed (center), and others observe as Dr

Victoria Cross - Lieutenant William Leefe Robinson
Victoria Cross posthumously awarded to John Travers Cornwell (1900-1916) - for his gallantry at the Battle of Jutland. Cornwell was a Boy Seaman First Class on H.M.S Chester

The Grave of Jack Cornwell - Manor Park Cemetery
The Grave of Jack Travers Cornwell (1900-1916) in Manor Park Cemetery, Forest Gate, London. Cornwell was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his gallantry aboard HMS Chester on 31st May 1916

West Oxfordshire OX7 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of West Oxfordshire OX7 6

Devoe Artists Materials: Famous American Illustrators - Dean Cornwell, c1923, (1923). Dean Cornwell (1892-1960) advertising Devoe Artists Materials, manufactured by Devoe & Raynolds Co, Inc

John Travers Cornwell Vc 1900- 1916 First World War British Naval Hero. Here Seen Awaiting Orders By His Gun On Hms Chester During The Battle Of Jutland

John Travers Cornwell Vc 1900 - 1916 Usually Known As Jack Cornwell First World War Hero

John Le Carre (David Cornwell)
John le Carr (pseudonym of David John Moore Cornwell, b 1931), English author of spy novels, many of which have been adapted for television and film. He worked for MI5 and MI6 in the 1950s and 1960s

Alice Cornwell, early woman police volunteer, seen here in uniform in a studio photo. Date: 1910s

Group photo, seven early woman police volunteers, including Alice Cornwell (back row, first left). Date: 1914

Alice Anne Cornwell aka Princess Midas, American businesswoman

View of Blandford Street, Manchester Square, London, looking towards Marylebone High Street. circa 1908

HMS Chester, British light cruiser, WW1
The forecastle and gun of the British Town-class light cruiser, HMS Chester, launched 1915, which took part in the Battle of Jutland (1916) during the First World War

John Jack Travers Cornwell, heroic sailor, WW1
John Jack Travers Cornwell (1900-1916), heroic young sailor posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery on HMS Chester during the Battle of Jutland

David Cornwell - John le Carre
British spy novelist, David Cornwell (1931-), better known by his pen name, John Le Carre

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"Cornwell: A Legacy of Courage, Sacrifice, and Achievements" In the annals of history, the name Cornwell echoes with tales of bravery and resilience. One such figure is John Jack Travers Cornwell, a young hero who valiantly fought in the Battle of Jutland during World War I. His unwavering determination and selflessness earned him eternal honor. But the story doesn't end there; it branches out to encompass various remarkable individuals bearing this illustrious surname. Take for instance the conquerors of Yellow Fever - Cuban physician Dr. Carlos Finlay and U. S. Army surgeon Dr. Walter Reed - who worked alongside others like Dr. Jesse Lazear and Dr. James Carroll in Cuba after the Spanish-American War to combat this deadly disease that plagued humanity. Meanwhile, another portrait emerges from history's canvas - that of John Cornwell himself, whose life was tragically cut short at a tender age but not before leaving an indelible mark on our collective memory as he received the Victoria Cross for his extraordinary valor. The Grave of Jack Cornwell stands solemnly in Manor Park Cemetery, serving as a poignant reminder of his sacrifice and reminding us all to cherish freedom dearly. Moving beyond wartime heroes, we encounter Dean Cornwell - one among many famous American illustrators showcased by Devoe Artists Materials in 1923. His artistic prowess brought stories to life through vibrant strokes on canvas. Shifting gears slightly, Alice Cornwell steps into focus as an early woman police volunteer who fearlessly broke barriers in her pursuit for justice and equality alongside six other pioneering women captured together in a group photo that speaks volumes about their courage. And then there's Alice Anne Cornwell – her name resonates with strength and determination as she too left her mark on history through her own unique journey.