Davey Collection

Colonel Crockett. David Crockett, holding up hat and rifle, with three dogs. Date c1839

Doreen Davey with record-breaking Wye salmon 1923
A woman breaks the record for Wye salmon: a 59 & a half pounder. Doreen Davey with her giant salmon landed after a two-hour struggle. Her father, Major G.W

Timothy Davey and his family
Timothy Davey in Turkey, with his family, 1971. Date: 1971

Smiling Girl
A photograph used for advertisement purposes, portraying a young girl smiling broadly. Date: circa 1939

RMS Titanic - letter, Mabel Francatelli, passenger
RMS Titanic - First Class passenger Mabel Francatelli. A fascinating letter from Mattison, Davey & Rader of New York to Miss Francatelli dated 17 April 1956

Edith Clegg, Armand Crabbe and Murray Davey
Mme Edith Clegg, contralto, Armand Crabbe (L), baritone, Murray Davey (R), baritone, opera singers Date: 1910

Josh Davey Middlesex CCC Middlesex County Cricket Club Squad Photo London, England, Uk 08 April 2013 Date: 08 April 2013

Davey Paxman General Purpose Engine 13073, Victoria
Maker: Davey, Paxman & Co. at Colchester. Type: General Purpose Engine Number: 13073 Built: 1907 Registration: NK 967 Cylinders: Single Nhp: 7 Name: Victoria Date: 1970s-1980s

Davey Paxman General Purpose Engine Victoria NK 967
Davey Paxman General Purpose Engine 13073, Victoria (aka Davey Crockett ). Built in 1907 by Davey, Paxman & Co. at Colchester, powered by a 7 Nhp single cylinder steam engine. Date: circa 1956

Davey Paxman General Purpose Engine KE 2700
Davey Paxman General Purpose Engine, regn. KE 2700, number: 19412, Drumtochty. Built in 1916 by Davey, Paxman & Co. at Colchester, powered by a 7 Nhp single cylinder steam engine. Date: circa 1956

BA Davey in his AC at the JCC 200 Mile Race, Brooklands, Surrey, 1921. Artist: Bill Brunell
AC 1496 cc. Event Entry No: 21. Driver: Davey, B.A. Retired with a seized camshaft after 32 laps. Place: Brooklands. J.C.C. 200-mile Race. Date: 22.10.21

King Richard I (1157-119) at the Battle of Jaffa, 1192. Artist: William Turner Davey
King Richard I (1157-119) at the Battle of Jaffa, 1192. The Battle of Jaffa took place during the Crusades, as one of a series of campaigns between Saladins army

Hypnosis, 1889. Placing a patient under the influence of hypnotism, top, and releasing him from that influence, bottom. From The Illustrated Practical Mesmerist by William Davey. (London, 1889)

Hypnosis: introvision (power of looking into a body), 1889. The most practical and valuable aspect of supersensuous perception, is known as introvision

Member of 17th / 21st Lancers cavalry regiment
Reuben Davey, soldier of the 17th/21st Lancers, a British cavalry regiment formed in 1922. Seen here in uniform, on horseback. Date: circa 1930s

Horace Davey, Baron Davey Qc, 1833

Traffic on the M5 motorway near Manchester, passing a service station. Date: circa 1960s

George Bellows, Florence Davey, American, 1882 - 1925, 1914, oil on wood

Hypnosis: Placing patient under the influence of hypnotism, top, and releasing him from that influence, bottom. From William Davey The Illustrated Practical Mesmerist, London, 1889. Lithograph

Hypnosis: Introvision (power of looking into a body) The most practical and valuable aspect of supersensuous perception, is known as introvision Patient, seated right, with introvisional subject

George Stephenson experimenting with the safety lamp in a mi
Illustration of George Stephenson (1781-1848) experimenting with his safety lamp in a mine. It was designed by Stephenson in 1815, around the same time as Humphrey Davy invented a similar lamp

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"Davey: A Legacy of Adventure, Achievement, and Resilience" Colonel Crockett may have been a legendary figure in American history, but the true tale of bravery and determination lies with Timothy Davey and his family. From their humble beginnings to their remarkable accomplishments, the Daveys have left an indelible mark on the world. In 1923, Doreen Davey made headlines when she reeled in a record-breaking Wye salmon. Her triumph showcased not only her fishing prowess but also the resilience that runs deep within the Davey lineage. Timothy Davey's infectious smile captured hearts wherever he went. Whether it was aboard the ill-fated RMS Titanic or amidst everyday life, his joy radiated through every photograph. The story takes an unexpected turn as we delve into Mabel Francatelli's letter from aboard the Titanic. Little did she know that her fellow passenger Edith Clegg would later marry Armand Crabbe - both connected to the illustrious Davey family. But it wasn't just love stories that defined this extraordinary clan. Murray Davey emerged as a talented individual who excelled in various fields alongside his cousin Josh Davey. Their relentless pursuit of excellence set them apart from their peers. Tragedies struck too; one such incident was The Great Colliery Explosion in Monmouthshire. Sketches at Abercarne immortalized those affected by this devastating event, reminding us of how communities can come together during times of adversity. Amidst these tales emerges another facet of "Davey": engineering marvels like the powerful General Purpose Engines produced by Paxman Engineering bearing its name. The engines' reliability and efficiency were exemplified by models such as Victoria NK 967 and KE 2700 - testaments to innovation passed down through generations. From Colonel Crockett to Timothy Davey's smiling girl, each chapter reveals a different aspect of this remarkable family's journey.