Dorman Collection

Edinburgh Hibernian FC football team c 1922-1923
Edinburgh Hiberian FC football team c 1922-1923. Back row: Allan, Shaw, Harper, Strang, Miller, Dorman. Middle row: Ritchie, Paterson, Bryce, Templeton, Young, Duncan, McGinnigle. Rhodes

Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia - Completed
A view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia - pictured shortly after construction had finished. The bridge was designed and built by Dorman Long and Co Ltd

Womens Hockey Team, Captain is future Mrs Ernest Shackleton
An unnamed English School Womens Hockey Team - the Captain is Emily Mary (nee Dorman), Lady Shackleton (1868-1936), Wife of Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton and daughter of Charles Dorman. Date: circa 1886

Dormans Park Hotel, Lingfield, Surrey. Date: circa 1910s

Alan Marsh and Geoffrey Dorman leaving Cierva Air Horse
Alan Marsh (in cap) and Geoffrey Dorman leaving the Cierva Air Horse

Tyne Bridge - Viewed from the Riverside, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
The Tyne Bridge - Viewed from the Riverside, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, pictured soon after opening. The bridge was designed by the engineering firm Mott, Hay and Anderson

Warm Work!, c1930. Creator: Dorman, Long & Co. Ltd
Warm Work!, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne]

Handley Page slotted wing demonstration at Croydon, 15 April 1925, with, from left: Fyfe, Evening Standard; Geoffrey Dorman, Aeroplane; A.V

EMILY DORMAN SHACKLETON. Wife of Ernest Henry Shackleton. Photograph, early 20th century

Will. B. Dormans original red cross bitters. Patent medicine label showing crusader in armor. Date c1870

Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia - Construction (1 of 2)
The construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney, Australia. The bridge was designed and built by Dorman Long and Co Ltd, Middlesbrough Teesside and Cleveland Bridge, Darlington

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"Dorman: A Journey Through Time and Places" Step into the past with Dorman, a name that echoes through history. From the bustling streets of Edinburgh in 1922-1923, where Dorman was associated with the prestigious Hibernian FC football team, to the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia, completed under its watchful gaze. But it doesn't stop there. In another realm of sports, we find Dorman intertwined with a women's hockey team captained by none other than the future Mrs Ernest Shackleton. A testament to strength and resilience both on and off the field. Moving northwards to Newcastle-upon-Tyne, we catch a glimpse of the majestic Tyne Bridge as seen from its riverside perch, and is here that Alan Marsh and Geoffrey Dorman bid farewell to land aboard Cierva Air Horse - an adventure awaits. Seeking respite? Look no further than Dormans Park Hotel nestled in Lingfield, Surrey. A tranquil haven amidst nature's embrace where relaxation meets elegance. The legacy continues as Warm Work. Captures our attention - an enchanting creation by Dorman, Long & Co. Ltd. , showcasing their dedication to craftsmanship and innovation. Aviation enthusiasts rejoice. Witness Handley Page slotted wing demonstration at Croydon; marvel at technological marvels taking flight under Dorman's influence. Love knows no bounds as EMILY DORMAN SHACKLETON enters our narrative - wife of renowned explorer Ernest Henry Shackleton. Together they conquer uncharted territories while love remains their guiding light. Quench your thirst for history with Will B. Dormans' original red cross bitters - a taste steeped in tradition and authenticity passed down through generations. Returning once more to Sydney Harbour Bridge but this time during construction; witness firsthand how this architectural masterpiece took shape under Dorman's meticulous supervision (1 of 2).