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Frederick Collection

"Frederick: A Multifaceted Legacy" Frederick, a name that echoes through history, evokes images of greatness and diverse accomplishments

Background imageFrederick Collection: Margot Fonteyn and Rudolph Nureyev

Margot Fonteyn and Rudolph Nureyev
Dame Margot Fonteyn de Arias (1919-1991) British ballerina with Rudolph Nureyev (1938-1993) Russian ballet dancer in 1962 with Sir Frederick Ashton (1904-1988) British choreographer

Background imageFrederick Collection: Great crested newt, Triturus cristatus Critically

Great crested newt, Triturus cristatus Critically
Great crested newt, Triturus cristatus. Critically endangered.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Background imageFrederick Collection: David Attenborough

David Attenborough
Sir David Frederick Attenborough (b.1926) English naturalist, widely considered the pioneer of the nature documentary

Background imageFrederick Collection: The Melton Breakfast by Sir Francis Grant

The Melton Breakfast by Sir Francis Grant
A rare mezzotint of High Leicestershire Lights of the past enjoying breakfast before a hunt. From left to right are Massey Stanley, the Earl of Wilton, Count Matuszevic, Lord Gardner

Background imageFrederick Collection: POSTAGE STAMP, 1840. The Penny Black of Great Britain, engraved by Frederick Heath

POSTAGE STAMP, 1840. The Penny Black of Great Britain, engraved by Frederick Heath and printed by Perkins Bacon & Co. Issued on 6 May 1840, it was the worlds first adhesive postage stamp

Background imageFrederick Collection: FREDERIC CHOPIN (1810-1849). Polish composer and pianist. Photographed in 1849

FREDERIC CHOPIN (1810-1849). Polish composer and pianist. Photographed in 1849

Background imageFrederick Collection: Licensed Victuallers Asylum

Licensed Victuallers Asylum
View of the The Licensed Victuallers National Asylum (now Caroline Gardens) in 1830, an extensive almshouse estate off Old Kent Road at Asylum Road, opened in 1827

Background imageFrederick Collection: British Boxer Freddie Mills - signed postcard from 1941

British Boxer Freddie Mills - signed postcard from 1941
Frederick Percival ( Freddie ) Mills (1919-1965) - English boxer, and the world light heavyweight champion from 1948 to 1950

Background imageFrederick Collection: Red admiral butterfly, Vanessa atalanta

Red admiral butterfly, Vanessa atalanta.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Background imageFrederick Collection: First airmail letter delivered, Windsor Castle

First airmail letter delivered, Windsor Castle
The first airmail letter ever to be delivered is handed to the Postmaster of Windsor, to whom it is addressed, on the East Lawn of Windsor Castle

Background imageFrederick Collection: Eurasian jay, Garrulus glandarius

Eurasian jay, Garrulus glandarius (Common jay, Corvus glandarius). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageFrederick Collection: Lord Dufferin, 8th Viceroy of India

Lord Dufferin, 8th Viceroy of India
Frederick Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 1st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava (1826-1902), 8th Viceroy of India, 1884-1888. He previously served as Governor General of Canada

Background imageFrederick Collection: Autocar Poster -- Circuit des Ardennes race

Autocar Poster -- Circuit des Ardennes race
Autocar Poster -- British driver Charles Jarrott winning the Circuit des Ardennes race in the famous 70 Panhard. His average speed during the race was 54 mph. Date: 1903

Background imageFrederick Collection: BERNHARD RIEMANN (1826-1866). George Friedrich Bernhard Riemann. German mathematician

BERNHARD RIEMANN (1826-1866). George Friedrich Bernhard Riemann. German mathematician. Reproduction of a 19th century engraving

Background imageFrederick Collection: Fred Archer

Fred Archer
FREDERICK JAMES ARCHER (1857 - 1886). Phenomenally successful jockey from the 1860s to the 1880s. Committed suicide after death of his wife, and owing to ill- health through excessive diet

Background imageFrederick Collection: Marriage certificate, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip

Marriage certificate, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip
Marriage certificate of Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor (Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II) and Philip Mountbatten (Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh)

Background imageFrederick Collection: Autocar Poster -- Targa Florio race, Sicily

Autocar Poster -- Targa Florio race, Sicily
Autocar Poster -- Italian champion Felice Nazzaro driving the Fiat car in which he won the Targa Florio race in Sicily. His average speed for the race was around 33 mph on gruelling mountain roads

Background imageFrederick Collection: Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts - British Military

Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts - British Military
Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts (18321914), Anglo-Irish soldier and one of the most successful commanders of the Victorian era - notable for his actions during the African wars

Background imageFrederick Collection: MEXICO: TULUM, 1844. The castle at the Mayan ruins of Tulum on the Yucatan Pensinsula

MEXICO: TULUM, 1844. The castle at the Mayan ruins of Tulum on the Yucatan Pensinsula. Lithograph by Frederick Catherwood, London, 1844

Background imageFrederick Collection: Royal group taken at Palais Edinburgh, Coburg

Royal group taken at Palais Edinburgh, Coburg
Royal group taken at the Palais Edinburgh, Coburg in 1894. From left: Arthur, Duke of Connaught, Duke Alfred of Coburg, Queen Victoria, Kaiser Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany, Victoria

Background imageFrederick Collection: Leicester - Municipal Buildings

Leicester - Municipal Buildings - Architect: Frederick Roper Date: 1907

Background imageFrederick Collection: HENRY CLAY, 1850. Henry Clay offering his California Compromise to the Senate on 5 February 1850

HENRY CLAY, 1850. Henry Clay offering his California Compromise to the Senate on 5 February 1850. Contemporary engraving after the painting by Peter Frederick Rothermel

Background imageFrederick Collection: Delage car driven by R J Seaman at the Isle of Man

Delage car driven by R J Seaman at the Isle of Man, 1938 Date: 1938

Background imageFrederick Collection: Captain Collins of Brighton, with his family

Captain Collins of Brighton, with his family
Captain Fred Collins of Brighton, who ran three pleasure boats called the Skylark and was a familiar figure on Brighton Beach for sixty years

Background imageFrederick Collection: Union Workhouse, Morpeth, Northumberland

Union Workhouse, Morpeth, Northumberland
People walk over stepping stones across the River Wansbeck at Morpeth, Northumberland, with the Morpeth Union workhouse towering above them (centre of picture)

Background imageFrederick Collection: Arboretum with fountain and Royce statue, Derby

Arboretum with fountain and Royce statue, Derby
The Arboretum, a public park near the centre of Derby, with a fountain (left) and a statue of Sir Frederick Henry Royce (1863-1933), the English engineer and automobile manufacturer

Background imageFrederick Collection: Brooding Soldier - Canadian Memorial, Vancouver Corner - WWI

Brooding Soldier - Canadian Memorial, Vancouver Corner - WWI
The memorial commemorates the 18, 000 Canadian soldiers who withstood the first gas attack on April 22/24 1915 (Battle of Ypres), suffering over 2, 000 casualties

Background imageFrederick Collection: Prince Augustus Frederick Duke Of York And Albany 1763 To 1827 Second Son Of King George Iii

Prince Augustus Frederick Duke Of York And Albany 1763 To 1827 Second Son Of King George Iii Engraved By J Jenkins After T Phillips From The Book National Portrait Gallery Volume Iii Published C 1835

Background imageFrederick Collection: BARON FRIEDRICH von STEUBEN (1730-1794). American (Prussian-born) soldier

BARON FRIEDRICH von STEUBEN (1730-1794). American (Prussian-born) soldier. Steel engraving, American, 1857, after a painting by Alonzo Chappel (1828-1887)

Background imageFrederick Collection: Victorian mother and three children (Polhill-Turner family)

Victorian mother and three children (Polhill-Turner family)
A Victorian mother and three children. They are Mrs Polhill-Turner (nee Emily Frances Barron, d 1913)), wife of Frederick Charles Polhill-Turner (1826-1881), with Alice (Alice Kate Frances)

Background imageFrederick Collection: Cricketer, Lillywhite

Cricketer, Lillywhite
Frederick William Lillywhite Cricketer - Sussex

Background imageFrederick Collection: Sir Frederick Bridge

Sir Frederick Bridge
Sir John Frederick Bridge Musician

Background imageFrederick Collection: Courtyard in Newlyn leading through to Myrtle Cottage, Fred Millard (1857-1937)

Courtyard in Newlyn leading through to Myrtle Cottage, Fred Millard (1857-1937)
Oil on panel, Newlyn School, around 1890. This painting depicts the courtyard of Myrtle Cottage, where the female students of Stanhope Forbes painting school lodged before the First World War

Background imageFrederick Collection: Map of Suvla Bay, Gallipoli peninsula, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown

Map of Suvla Bay, Gallipoli peninsula, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Map of Suvla Bay, Gallipoli peninsula, First World War, 1915, (c1920). After the Suvla Bay Landing: Approximate Positions of General Stopfords Divisions on the night of August 7, 1915

Background imageFrederick Collection: Queen Victoria & Empress Frederick of Prussia

Queen Victoria & Empress Frederick of Prussia
Queen Victoria seated, together with her eldest daughter, Victoria, (affectionately known as Vicky ), Empress Frederick of Prussia, mother to Kaiser Wilhelm II. Taken 1893

Background imageFrederick Collection: The Old Farm Garden, 1871. Artist: Fred Walker

The Old Farm Garden, 1871. Artist: Fred Walker
The Old Farm Garden, 1871. Painting held in the Courtauld Gallery, London. From The Studio Volume 85. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1923]

Background imageFrederick Collection: Luna moth, Actias luna

Luna moth, Actias luna.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Background imageFrederick Collection: Dodo, Raphus cucullatus, Didus ineptus, extinct

Dodo, Raphus cucullatus, Didus ineptus, extinct flightless bird.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Background imageFrederick Collection: Autocar Poster -- French Grand Prix

Autocar Poster -- French Grand Prix
Autocar Poster -- French driver Boillot in a blue Peugeot, chasing the American Bruce Brown in a red Fiat, in the French Grand Prix

Background imageFrederick Collection: Lady Dufferin, Wife of 8th Viceroy of India

Lady Dufferin, Wife of 8th Viceroy of India
Hariot Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava (Lady Dufferin, 1843-1936), wife of Frederick Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 1st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava, 8th Viceroy of India

Background imageFrederick Collection: Battle of Zorndorf

Battle of Zorndorf
BATTLE OF ZORNDORF Friedrich der Grosse leads his soldiers at the Battle of Zorndorf, defeating the Russians though he loses 11, 000 men in the process

Background imageFrederick Collection: Buffalo Bill Cody racing in Munich, Germany

Buffalo Bill Cody racing in Munich, Germany
William Frederick Buffalo Bill Cody (1846-1917), American soldier, bison hunter and Wild West showman, seen here at Munich, Germany, racing on horseback against the cyclist Fischer

Background imageFrederick Collection: British politicians and prime ministers, 1837. Artist: R Hick

British politicians and prime ministers, 1837. Artist: R Hick
British politicians and prime ministers, 1837. Featured are George Grenville, John Stuart, Charles Watson-Wentworth, Lord North and Thomas Townshend

Background imageFrederick Collection: James F Byrne, rugby player and cricketer

James F Byrne, rugby player and cricketer
James Frederick Byrne (1871-1954), rugby player for England and the British and Irish Lions, and first-class cricketer for Warwickshire (captain). 1890s

Background imageFrederick Collection: Frederick Leverton Harris, Vanity Fair, Spy

Frederick Leverton Harris, Vanity Fair, Spy
FREDERICK LEVERTON HARRIS (1864-1926) British Politician, statesman and Member of Parliament for Tynemouth (1900-1906), Stepney (1907-1910) and East Worcestershire (1914-1918) Date: 1864 - 1926

Background imageFrederick Collection: FRIEDRICH SCHILLER (1759-1805). Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller. German poet and playwright

FRIEDRICH SCHILLER (1759-1805). Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller. German poet and playwright. Steel engraving, German, 19th century

Background imageFrederick Collection: General Sir Frederick Poole, British army officer, WW1

General Sir Frederick Poole, British army officer, WW1
Major General Sir Frederick Cuthbert Poole (1869-1936), British army officer. He joined the Royal Artillery in 1889, and served in the Second Boer War and the First World War. Date: circa 1914-1918

Background imageFrederick Collection: JAY GOULD CARTOON, 1882. An 1882 cartoon by Frederick Burr Opper of Wall Street as Jay Goulds

JAY GOULD CARTOON, 1882. An 1882 cartoon by Frederick Burr Opper of Wall Street as Jay Goulds private bowling alley



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"Frederick: A Multifaceted Legacy" Frederick, a name that echoes through history, evokes images of greatness and diverse accomplishments. From the world of ballet to postage stamps, mathematics to military leadership, this captivating figure has left an indelible mark on various realms. In the realm of dance, Frederick's influence is undeniable. Like Margot Fonteyn and Rudolph Nureyev gracing the stage with their ethereal movements, Frederick's presence captivates hearts and minds. Just as they pushed boundaries in their art form, so too did Frederick leave his unique imprint on different aspects of society. Venturing into the natural world, we find Frederick intertwined with David Attenborough's tales of exploration. Much like the elusive Great Crested Newt (Triturus cristatus), Frederick embodies rarity and significance. As Critically Endangered species fight for survival in our changing world, so does Frederick stand as a symbol of resilience and adaptability. Delving into history reveals another facet of this enigmatic character - an engraver extraordinaire behind iconic creations such as the Penny Black postage stamp from 1840. Crafted by skilled hands like those belonging to Frederick Heath and printed by Perkins Bacon & Co. , this revolutionary adhesive stamp forever transformed communication across borders. But there is more to Frederick than meets the eye; he transcends disciplines effortlessly. In mathematics circles reminiscent of Bernhard Riemann's genius mind at work during the 19th century, we find traces of his intellectual prowess woven into complex equations that shape our understanding today. Even within sports arenas or military landscapes akin to British Boxer Freddie Mills or Lord Roberts' strategic brilliance on battlefields past – there lies evidence attesting to Frederick's multifaceted nature. His impact extends beyond physicality or conflict but encompasses unity forged through marriage certificates like Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s union. Yet amidst triumphs, Frederick's compassion shines through.