Crouch Collection

Topsfield Parade, Crouch End, London - Queens Opera House and Club can be seen on the right (in 2017 a Virgin Arctive Health Club...). Date: circa 1905

The River Crouch, Hullbridge, Essex
The River Crouch, Hullbridge, Hockley, near Battlesbridge, Essex, England. Date: 1950s

Essex Union hunt. By Canewdon Church in the marshes by the River Crouch. Date: 1937

High Street, Burnham on Crouch, Essex
High Street, Burnham on Crouch, near Maldon, Essex, England. Showing Shop/Premises of J Watt Stationer and The Old Ship Hotel Date: 1910s

Priory Road, Hornsey, London
Priory Road, Hornsey, Tottenham, near Crouch End/Hornsey, County of London, England. Date: 1913

FALL / SALUKI / 1937
ORCHARD OMAR Owned by Mrs L. W. Crouch. Date: 1937

Hispano-Suiza H6C racing the Baby Bootlegger Speedboat
A modified racing Hispano-Suiza H6C 1924 Speedster racing against the speedboat Baby Bootlegger of New York (designed by George Crouch)

Morgan and Crouch cars on the start line of a motor race, Brooklands, 1914. Artist: Bill Brunell
Morgan and Crouch cars on the start line of a motor race, Brooklands, 1914. Morgan Event Entry No: 3. Background Crouch Event Entry No: 1. Place: Brooklands. Date: 1914

Boat on River Crouch, Hullbridge, Kent
Boat on River Crouch, Hullbridge, Hockley, near South Woodham Ferrers, Kent, England. Showing holidaymakers in boat Date: 1950s

Gilbert Jessop (1874-1955)
Photograph of Gilbert Jessop, the Gloucestershire and England batsman, who was famous for his feats of quick-scoring - he once scored a century in only 40 minutes

The River Crouch from Pooles Lane, Hullbridge, Essex
The River Crouch from Pooles Lane, Hullbridge, Hockley, near Battlesbridge, Essex, England. Showing Holidaymakers and Boats Date: 1950s

The Lobster, from Vanity Fair, 22nd May 1902 (colour litho)
XCF275001 The Lobster, from Vanity Fair, 22nd May 1902 (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

CARROLL: ALICE, 1886. Illustration by Lewis Carroll for an 1886 edition of Alice s
CARROLL: ALICE, 1886. Illustration by Lewis Carroll for an 1886 edition of Alices Adventures Under Ground

Playground scene, Junior School, East End of London. 20th century

Runner
Heidi Bartsch

Beauty on the tree
Yogesh Bhatia

Varengeville Beach; La Plage de Varengeville, c. 1880 (oil on canvas)
1196514 Varengeville Beach; La Plage de Varengeville, c. 1880 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 46.2x55 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex - The Anchor Hotel and Waterfront. The town lies on the north bank of the River Crouch. It is one of Britains leading places for yachting. Date: circa 1930s

FALL / SALUKI / 1935
CHAMPION ORCHARD AHMUD Owned by Mrs Crouch. Photographed with its front feet on a bank. Date: 1935

Station Road, Burnham on Crouch

Burnham-on-Crouch Station Road early 1900s

Cora Pearl, English courtesan in France
Cora Pearl (Eliza Emma Crouch, 1836-1886), English courtesan in France. Date: circa 1860s

Female Sailing Umpire
An umpire overseas proceedings at the Burnham-on-Crouch sailing week. Date: 1931

Hornsey Pleasure Gardens, Crouch End, North London, with Alexandra Palace in the background Date: circa 1910

Statue of Bes (white marble)
3930114 Statue of Bes (white marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo Barracco, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

The Comanche Mother, 1907 (sepia photogravure)
985680 The Comanche Mother, 1907 (sepia photogravure) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Comanche Mother)

Venus Frigida, 1614 (oil on panel)
471318 Venus Frigida, 1614 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 145.1x185.6 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Going Down with Caution
Faisal ALnomas

The Cock Fight, 1846 (oil on canvas)
989218 The Cock Fight, 1846 (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 39.5x55.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cock Fight; Le Combat de Coqs. Jean Leon Gerome (1824-1904)

A Peasant Family, (watercolour and pencil on paper)
657162 A Peasant Family, (watercolour and pencil on paper) by Hodgkins, Frances (1869-1947); 22.86x25.40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Peasant Family. Frances Hodgkins (1869-1947)

On the Tiles, 1921 (wood engraving)
1631655 On the Tiles, 1921 (wood engraving) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Mowgli Captured by Monkeys (oil & ink on canvas)
AGR252111 Mowgli Captured by Monkeys (oil & ink on canvas) by Schebek, Ferdinand (1875-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: scene from The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936); ); Agra Art

The Turkish Pony Bobby, the Cock from Sebastopol, the Cow from the Valley of Baidar and the Pigeon ()
3744657 The Turkish Pony Bobby, the Cock from Sebastopol, the Cow from the Valley of Baidar and the Pigeon (...), 1858 (oil on canvas) by Luker

Martin Kaymer & Dustin Johnson 2010 Ryder Cup 2010 Ryder Cup, Celtic Manor Resort, City Of Newport, Wales Celtic Manor Resort, City Of Newport, Wales 04 October 2010 Date: 04 October 2010

Joe Lacava Tiger Woods Caddy The Open Championship 2012, Royal Lytham & St.Annes Lytham & St.Annes, Lancashire, England 21 July 2012 Date: 21 July 2012

Gary Boyd England The Open Championship, Royal St.Georges 2011 Royal St.George S, Sandwich, Kent, England 17 July 2011 Date: 17 July 2011

Bubba Watson & Jeff Overton USA 2010 Ryder Cup, Celtic Manor Resort, City Of Newport, Wales Celtic Manor Resort, City Of Newport, Wales 03 October 2010 Date: 03 October 2010

Richard Sterne Golf Caddie South Africa The Open Championship 2012, Royal Lytham & St.Annes Lytham & St.Annes, Lancashire, England 20 July 2012 Date: 20 July 2012

Branden Grace South Africa The Open Turnberry 2009 Turnberry, Ayrshire, Scotland 19 July 2009 Date: 19 July 2009

Robert Karlsson & Padraig Harrington Europe 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla Golf Club Louisville, Kentucky, USA 20 September 2008 Date: 20 September 2008

Sergio Garcia & Padraig Harrington The Open, Carnoustie 2007 The Open Championship Carnoustie, East Fife, Scotland 22 July 2007 Date: 22 July 2007

Phil Mickelson & Chris Di Marco 2006 Ryder Cup 2006 Ryder Cup The K Club, Straffan, County Kildare, Ireland 22 September 2006 Date: 22 September 2006

George Bush 2006 Ryder Cup 2006 Ryder Cup The K Club, Straffan, County Kildare, Ireland 22 September 2006 Date: 22 September 2006

Darren Clarke & Phil Mickelson 2006 Ryder Cup 2006 Ryder Cup The K Club, Straffan, County Kildare, Ireland 22 September 2006 Date: 22 September 2006

Phil Mickelson & Chris Dimarco USA 2006 Ryder Cup The K Club, Straffan, County Kildare, Ireland 22 September 2006 Date: 22 September 2006

Vaughn Taylor & Chad Campbell USA 2006 Ryder Cup The K Club, Straffan, County Kildare, Ireland 23 September 2006 Date: 23 September 2006

Lee Westwood & Colin Montgomerie Europe 2006 Ryder Cup The K Club, Straffan, County Kildare, Ireland 23 September 2006 Date: 23 September 2006

Padraig Harrington and Colin Montgomerie Ryder Cup 2004 Ryder Cup Oakland Hills Country Club, Detroit, USA 17 September 2004 Date: 17 September 2004

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"Captivating Crouch: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to 1937, where three young Victorian women fearlessly bare their bottoms by the River Crouch in Essex. This intriguing photograph captures a moment of rebellion and freedom amidst societal constraints. In the same year, Cora Pearl, a renowned courtesan, captivated hearts with her irresistible charm. Her name echoes through history as a symbol of audacity and allure. Venturing further into Essex, we find ourselves on High Street in Burnham on Crouch. Here lies a place that witnessed both prosperity and struggle; it was home to both prostitutes like Cora Pearl and hardworking locals striving for better lives. The Fall of 1937 brings us to Topsfield Parade in London's vibrant neighborhood End. The air is filled with excitement as residents gather to celebrate life's simple pleasures amidst bustling streets. Leaving urban landscapes behind, we embark on an adventure along the tranquil River Crouch in Hullbridge, Kent. A boat glides gracefully upon its waters while nature whispers secrets only it knows. Transportation takes center stage as an elegant Hispano-Suiza H6C races against the Baby Bootlegger Speedboat - a thrilling spectacle that merges elegance with speed. Gilbert Jessop (1874-1955), an icon of cricketing prowess, reminds us that greatness can be found even along riverbanks. His legacy lives on through his remarkable achievements etched forever in sporting history books. Pooles Lane offers breathtaking views of the majestic River Crouch flowing gently beneath our feet. Its serene beauty invites contemplation and reflection amid peaceful surroundings. Finally, we return once more to Hullbridge where the River Crouch reveals itself again – a constant presence reminding us of nature's enduring power and grace throughout generations past and present.