Crook Collection

Shepherd wearing a smock with his dog and sheep, January 1925 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N873

County Map of County Durham, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Shepherd and sheep at feeding time, Byworth, October 1933 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N8013

A Lakeland Dalesman, Cumbria
A Lakeland Dalesman bringing home a sickly ewe, Cumbria Date: 1936

Shepherd with sheep, horse and dog
A delightful scene on a country track in Cumbria showing a lakeland shepherd carrying home a lame member of his flock, accompanied by his trusty hound and a fine white horse

A shepherd resting
An elderly shepherd rests on a small hillock with his collie dog as his sheep graze contentedly. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Nativity / With Lamb
Classical Nativity compostion; Joseph carries his carpenters tools

Sheepdog Trials. Bringing in the sheep, starting the dog, driving the sheep and finally trying to get them into the pen

St Bernard of Clairvaux
SAINT BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX French religious who established the monastery at Clairvaux

The Crook of the Lune, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner
The Crook of the Lune. 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]

Biblical Tales by John Lawson, Jesus the Good Shepherd

Shepherd fitting lamb-skin to motherless lamb in Angmering, April 1934 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N8974

Giant limestone statues of Ramses II (Rameses - 1304-1237 BC) holding the crook and the flail, symbols of kingship, Temple of Ramses, Abu Simbel (Simbul)

Chesterfield, c1896. Artist: Albert Edward Seaman
Chesterfield, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

West Road, Willington, County Durham
West Road, Willington, Crook, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England. Date: 1904

Thessaloniki - Macedonian Shepherd Date: circa 1916

Shepherd at rest
An elderly shepherd rests on a small hillock with his collie dog as his sheep graze contentedly. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

The Goose Girl at Gruchy, 1854-56 (oil on canvas)
NGW184221 The Goose Girl at Gruchy, 1854-56 (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 33x24.8 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

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Biblical Tales by John Lawson, Young David the Shepherd

Billy Connolly, traveling in the North West of England, as part of his 64 date Big Wee Tour of Britain, February 1979

Shepherd and dog early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Crook Market Place Palace Cinema early 1900s

Crook Coronation Bonfire 22nd June 1911

Electric Palace Cinema, Market Place Crook

Coronation bonfire, Crook 22nd June 1911

Sur La Greve
A sketch of a lady holding the brim of her decorative hat, followed by an older woman clutching her skirts and a man equipped with a crook, walking on rocky terrain overlooking the ocean

The Shepherd
This oil painting portrays an old shepherd, leaning on his crook in the midst of his flock of sheep and lambs, along the water's edge. Date: circa 1918

Lever Brothers Advertisement, Lux
An illustrated advertisement for Lever Brothers Limited, promoting Lux, a product for washing dainty fabrics, a box of which can be seen in the hand of the central woman in the picture

The Shepherd Hears The Guns At Dawn
A portrait painting of an old shepherd, strong in stature, leaning on his crook on the slope of a hill, whilst looking out at the view. Date: circa 1917

The Shepherd And His Flock
A landscape painting of a broad grasslands trailing all the way to some distant mountains, with a main focus on a shepherd, holding his crook, wearing a hooded blue robe, standing amongst his flock

Lever Brothers Lux Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Lever Brothers Limited, promoting Lux, a product used for washing dainty fabrics. Pictures include a woman happily washing her clothes

The Gate of the West
Etching of a shepherd holding a crook rested on his shoulder, leading a herd of sheep up a country path. Date: circa 1930

Statuette of Osiris. Granite. Third Intermediate Period. Eg
Statuette of Osiris wearing crown and royal scepters in their hands. Granite. C. 700 B.C. 25th Dynasty. Third Intermediate Period. Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum. Copenhagen. Denmark

Painted wooden statuette of Osiris. Egypt
Painted wooden statuette of Osiris depicted as a blindfolded man, wearing crown and royal scepters in their hands. Contains the rolled Book of the Dead papyrus of a lady Anhai. 1170 BC. 20th Dynasty

18th Century Alterlife Ancient Art Atef Crook
18th, century, alterlife, ancient, art, Atef, crook, crown, dead, deity, divinity, Egypt, egyptian, eighteenth, dynasty, figure, flail, god, green, Hatshepsut, mythological, mythology, New, Empire

St Patrick defeats druids and converts king
SAINT PATRICK The Saint defeats the Druids and converts the King. 390? - 461?

Mille fleurs tapestry fragment depicting shepherd and shepherdess or lady and youth (wool & silk)
3576189 Mille fleurs tapestry fragment depicting shepherd and shepherdess or lady and youth (wool & silk) by European School, (15th century); 95.2x128.2 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Colossus of Ramesses II (1279-1213 BC) detail from an Osiride pillar, from the Temple of Gerf Hussein, Nubia
JHG177172 Colossus of Ramesses II (1279-1213 BC) detail from an Osiride pillar, from the Temple of Gerf Hussein, Nubia, New Kingdom (sandstone) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC)

St Bernard Crushing a Demon, 1563 (oil on panel)
868065 St Bernard Crushing a Demon, 1563 (oil on panel) by Venusti, Marcello (c.1512-79); 222x108 cm; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Bernard of Clairvaux (1090 - August 20)

The Humbert Family at the Crown Court, from Le Petit Journal, 16th August 1903 (print)
XIR196760 The Humbert Family at the Crown Court, from Le Petit Journal, 16th August 1903 (print) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bucoloques en Pamphylie, illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, by Pierre Louys, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
3035625 Bucoloques en Pamphylie, illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, by Pierre Louys, pub. 1922 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

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Transhumance, the great sheep trek across the main alpine crest in the Otztal Alps between South Tyrol, Italy, and North Tyrol, Austria. Date: 02/12/2008

Portrait of Cyril of Alexandria, Patriarch of Alexandria, with halo and robe, within decorative border of foliage
6339028 Portrait of Cyril of Alexandria, Patriarch of Alexandria, with halo and robe, within decorative border of foliage by Jacquet (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Portrait of Cyril of Alexandria)

Pastoral scene, from the ceiling, 1503-08 (fresco)
GRL153329 Pastoral scene, from the ceiling, 1503-08 (fresco) by Pinturicchio, Bernardino di Betto (c.1452-1513); Piccolomini Library, Duomo, Siena, Italy; Ghigo Roli

Portrait of St. Genevieve
6339017 Portrait of St. Genevieve by Jacquet (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Portrait of St. Genevieve, patron saint of Paris, 422-521, with halo)

Chanson, illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, by Pierre Louys, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
3035615 Chanson, illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, by Pierre Louys, pub. 1922 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Shepherd with Sheep, c. 1920 (oil on canvas)
3709932 Shepherd with Sheep, c.1920 (oil on canvas) by Assendelft, Cornelis Albert van (1870-1945); 56.7x79.2 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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"Crook: A Timeless Tale of Shepherds, Sheepdogs, and Countryside Charm" Step back in time with a glimpse into the pastoral world captured by these captivating images. The County Map of County Durham, dating back to 1777, sets the stage for our journey through picturesque landscapes and heartwarming scenes. In October 1933, we find ourselves in Byworth, where a shepherd tends to his flock at feeding time. The bond between man and animal is palpable as he guides them with gentle expertise. Moving further north to Cumbria, we encounter an iconic Lakeland Dalesman - a symbol of resilience and dedication amidst the rugged terrain. The image of a shepherd accompanied by his loyal horse and dog evokes feelings of harmony and unity within nature's embrace. As we delve deeper into this narrative tapestry, we stumble upon the tender Nativity scene adorned with a precious lamb - reminding us of the humble beginnings that shape our lives. Even shepherds need moments of respite; one such instance is beautifully portrayed as a weary figure rests amidst rolling hills. This tranquil interlude allows us to appreciate both the physical demands and spiritual connection found in their vocation. Sheepdog trials showcase not only the intelligence but also the unwavering loyalty displayed by these remarkable canines. Their partnership with shepherds exemplifies teamwork at its finest – an unbreakable bond forged through years spent navigating treacherous paths together. Drawing inspiration from St Bernard of Clairvaux's teachings on compassion towards all creatures great and small, shepherds don their smocks while tending to their flocks in January 1925. These timeless garments serve as reminders that tradition remains steadfast even in changing times. Amidst poignant moments lies tales of survival against all odds; witness how a shepherd fits lamb-skin onto motherless lambs in Angmering during April 1934.