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Hanover Collection

"Hanover: A Tapestry of History and Royalty" Step into the charming town of Hanover, where history unfolds at every corner

Background imageHanover Collection: Eleazer Wheelock founding Dartmouth College, 1770

Eleazer Wheelock founding Dartmouth College, 1770
Eleazer Wheelock founding Dartmouth College in the forests of New Hampshire, 1770. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageHanover Collection: Princess Charlotte & Prince Leopold, 1816

Princess Charlotte & Prince Leopold, 1816. Returning from the alter, after the marriage ceremony, 2nd May 1816

Background imageHanover Collection: Princess Andrew of Greece and daughters

Princess Andrew of Greece and daughters
Princess Andrew of Greece (1885-1969), formerly Princess Alice of Battenberg, pictured with her four eldest children. From left, Princess Margarita (1905-1981), later Princess of Hohenlohe-Langeburg

Background imageHanover Collection: Old city centre, Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany

Old city centre, Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany

Background imageHanover Collection: Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales, 1816. Artist: H Meyer

Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales, 1816. Artist: H Meyer
Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales, 1816. Portrait of the Princess (1796-1817) who was the only child of George IV (then Prince of Wales) and Caroline of Brunswick. She died in childbirth

Background imageHanover Collection: Hayball family, from a Collodian negative by Arthur Hayball, photographed on the backsteps of 50

Hayball family, from a Collodian negative by Arthur Hayball, photographed on the backsteps of 50 (later 112)
Mr and Mrs John Hayball, Mr and Mrs Thomas Hayball and Mrs Hannah Hayball with her daughters Edith, Miriam and Laura on the backsteps of 50 (later 112) Hanover Street

Background imageHanover Collection: Antquie Map of Prussia

Antquie Map of Prussia
Vintage map of Prussia from 1837

Background imageHanover Collection: Map of Hannover 1895

Map of Hannover 1895
Map of Hannover, Germany

Background imageHanover Collection: Entrance to Ashford Residential School, Surrey

Entrance to Ashford Residential School, Surrey
Located on Woodthorpe Road, at Ashford, near Staines, Surrey, and opened in 1872 as the West London District School, it provided accommodation away from the workhouse for pauper children from

Background imageHanover Collection: Satin gown by Reville

Satin gown by Reville
Photograph of a rose-pink satin gown with pink and grey beads by Reville, Hanover Square. Date: 1921

Background imageHanover Collection: The Chelsea Bun-House, 1810, (c1876). Creator: Unknown

The Chelsea Bun-House, 1810, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
The Chelsea Bun-House, 1810, (c1876). The Chelsea Bun House sold Chelsea buns and hot cross buns at Easter, with patronage of Kings George II, George III and their families

Background imageHanover Collection: Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales, 19th century. Artist: Henry Thomas Ryall

Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales, 19th century. Artist: Henry Thomas Ryall
Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales, 19th century. Portrait of the Princess (1796-1817) who was the only child of George IV (then Prince of Wales) and Caroline of Brunswick. She died in childbirth

Background imageHanover Collection: George III of the United Kingdom (1738-1829). Engraving. Col

George III of the United Kingdom (1738-1829). Engraving. Col
George III (1738-1820). King of Great Britain and Ireland later King of the United Kingdom and of Hanover. Engraving. Colored

Background imageHanover Collection: Sophie Charlotte von Preussen, c. 1690 (oil on canvas)

Sophie Charlotte von Preussen, c. 1690 (oil on canvas)
XPH330614 Sophie Charlotte von Preussen, c.1690 (oil on canvas) by Romandon, Gedeon (c.1667-97); Maerkisches Museum, Berlin

Background imageHanover Collection: Pfleiderhaus, Hildesheim, Hanover, Germany

Pfleiderhaus, Hildesheim, Hanover, Germany. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageHanover Collection: Wunstorf Airfield, near Hanover, 1948

Wunstorf Airfield, near Hanover, 1948
Photograph showing Wunstorf Airfield, near Hanover, in the British controlled zone of Germany, with a large number of Dakota and York airplanes lined up for use during the Berlin Airlift, 1948

Background imageHanover Collection: A dress show at Luciles fashion house

A dress show at Luciles fashion house
A fashion show at Ladys Duff Gordons fashion house at Hanover Square, London

Background imageHanover Collection: Philharmonic Society

Philharmonic Society
The orchestra of the Philharmonic Society performs at the Hanover Square Concert Rooms, London

Background imageHanover Collection: Ticket to the Coronation of King George IV, 1820

Ticket to the Coronation of King George IV, 1820
1577064 Ticket to the Coronation of King George IV, 1820; (add.info.: Ticket to the Coronation of King George IV (1762-1830)

Background imageHanover Collection: Messrs Jaenecke Brothers printing office in Hanover

Messrs Jaenecke Brothers printing office in Hanover
5311721 Messrs Jaenecke Brothers printing office in Hanover; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Messrs Jaenecke Brothers printing office in Hanover fitted with Edison electric lamps)

Background imageHanover Collection: The Coronation procession of His Majesty George IV

The Coronation procession of His Majesty George IV
2623679 The Coronation procession of His Majesty George IV; (add.info.: Hand-coloured aquatint etching depicting the Coronation procession of His Majesty George IV (1762-1830)

Background imageHanover Collection: His most gracious majesty King George the Third, 1798

His most gracious majesty King George the Third, 1798
1575070 His most gracious majesty King George the Third, 1798; (add.info.: His most gracious majesty King George the Third. Painted by Sr. Wm. Beechey R.A)

Background imageHanover Collection: Costings of King George IV'S Coronation, 1820

Costings of King George IV'S Coronation, 1820
1577071 Costings of King George IV'S Coronation, 1820; (add.info.: List of the cost of the Coronation of King George IV (1762-1830)

Background imageHanover Collection: Certificate from the Coronation of King George IV, 1820

Certificate from the Coronation of King George IV, 1820
1577063 Certificate from the Coronation of King George IV, 1820; (add.info.: Certificate from the Coronation of King George IV (1762-1830)

Background imageHanover Collection: General Monkey and General Wolfe', 1803. John Bull (Britain) standing up to Napoleon saying

General Monkey and General Wolfe', 1803. John Bull (Britain) standing up to Napoleon saying '...you are all hat
528649 General Monkey and General Wolfe', 1803. John Bull (Britain) standing up to Napoleon saying '...you are all hat a Breeches'

Background imageHanover Collection: Ernest Augustus, 1771-1851

Ernest Augustus, 1771-1851
5614431 Ernest Augustus, 1771-1851; (add.info.: Ernest Augustus, 1771-1851. Duke of Cumberland and King of Hanover. Fifth son of George III of Great Britain)

Background imageHanover Collection: Heinrich Daniel Ruhmkorff, 1850

Heinrich Daniel Ruhmkorff, 1850
3585524 Heinrich Daniel Ruhmkorff, 1850; (add.info.: Heinrich Daniel Ruhmkorff (Ruhmkorff) (1803 in Hanover - 1877) was a German instrument maker.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageHanover Collection: Sophia Dorothea of Brunswick and Lunenburg, Celle line, 1666 ? 1726. Electoral Princess of Hanover

Sophia Dorothea of Brunswick and Lunenburg, Celle line, 1666 ? 1726. Electoral Princess of Hanover
2963148 Sophia Dorothea of Brunswick and Lunenburg, Celle line, 1666 ? 1726. Electoral Princess of Hanover. Wife and cousin of George Louis, Elector of Hanover, later George I of Great Britain

Background imageHanover Collection: Costings of King George IV'S Coronation, 1820

Costings of King George IV'S Coronation, 1820
1577070 Costings of King George IV'S Coronation, 1820; (add.info.: List of the cost of the Coronation of King George IV (1762-1830)

Background imageHanover Collection: SCHLEGEL, August Wilhelm von (1767-1845). German theorist of the Romanticism. Litography

SCHLEGEL, August Wilhelm von (1767-1845). German theorist of the Romanticism. Litography
CUL4851237 SCHLEGEL, August Wilhelm von (1767-1845). German theorist of the Romanticism. Litography. by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: SCHLEGEL, August Wilhelm von (1767-1845)

Background imageHanover Collection: SCHLEGEL, August Wilhelm von (1767-1845). German theorist of the Romanticism. Etching

SCHLEGEL, August Wilhelm von (1767-1845). German theorist of the Romanticism. Etching
CUL4851218 SCHLEGEL, August Wilhelm von (1767-1845). German theorist of the Romanticism. Etching by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: SCHLEGEL, August Wilhelm von (1767-1845)

Background imageHanover Collection: Painting depicting the Hanoverian victory over the Prussians at Langensalza

Painting depicting the Hanoverian victory over the Prussians at Langensalza
3523970 Painting depicting the Hanoverian victory over the Prussians at Langensalza; (add.info.: Painting depicting the Hanoverian victory over the Prussians at the Battle of Langensalza)

Background imageHanover Collection: George, Prince of Wales, later George IV, aged 30 (litho)

George, Prince of Wales, later George IV, aged 30 (litho)
3252817 George, Prince of Wales, later George IV, aged 30 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: George, Prince of Wales, later George IV, 1762 -1830, aged 30)

Background imageHanover Collection: Track Cycling Race - Continental Pneumatic Advert

Track Cycling Race - Continental Pneumatic Advert
Continental Pneumatic Tyre Company (of Hanover, Germany) advertising postcard showing a track cycle race in full swing. Date: 1916

Background imageHanover Collection: Girl lighting her cigarette - Continental Pneumatic Advert

Girl lighting her cigarette - Continental Pneumatic Advert
Continental Pneumatic Tyre Company (of Hanover, Germany) advertising postcard, featuring a touching scene as a glamorous and confident lady cyclist stops to grab a light for her cigarette from a

Background imageHanover Collection: The coronation procession of George II, 1727 (c1905)

The coronation procession of George II, 1727 (c1905). Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

Background imageHanover Collection: Hanover Municipal Corporation Building, Lucea, Hanover Parish, Jamaica

Hanover Municipal Corporation Building, Lucea, Hanover Parish, Jamaica

Background imageHanover Collection: Linden power plant, Hanover, Germany

Linden power plant, Hanover, Germany
architectural styles, atmospheric, atmospheric light, construction method, construction methods, dim, energy industry, evening atmosphere, evening atmospheres, evening sky, evenings

Background imageHanover Collection: City Hall of Hanover on Lake Maschsee, Hanover, Germany

City Hall of Hanover on Lake Maschsee, Hanover, Germany
administrative building, administrative buildings, atmospheric, building, dim, evening, evening atmosphere, evening atmospheres, evening skies, evening sky, evenings, german federal republic

Background imageHanover Collection: George IV holding a levee in Holyrood Palace

George IV holding a levee in Holyrood Palace
3786611 George IV holding a levee in Holyrood Palace; (add.info.: George IV holding a levee in Holyrood Palace, official residence of British monarch in Scotland)

Background imageHanover Collection: Massachusetts, Boston, the Old North Church on the Paul Revere mall

Massachusetts, Boston, the Old North Church on the Paul Revere mall

Background imageHanover Collection: Massachusetts, Boston, Paul Revere statue and the Old North Church

Massachusetts, Boston, Paul Revere statue and the Old North Church

Background imageHanover Collection: Massachusetts, Boston, Ristorante and Bar on Hanover Street

Massachusetts, Boston, Ristorante and Bar on Hanover Street

Background imageHanover Collection: Massachusetts, Boston, restaurant on Hanover street

Massachusetts, Boston, restaurant on Hanover street

Background imageHanover Collection: Portrait of King George III (oil on canvas)

Portrait of King George III (oil on canvas)
OJ451963 Portrait of King George III (oil on canvas) by Beechey, William (1753-1839) (studio of); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHanover Collection: Jan Baptist Van Rensselaer, in coat with cuffs reaching above the elbow, c1650, (1937)

Jan Baptist Van Rensselaer, in coat with cuffs reaching above the elbow, c1650, (1937)
Jan Baptist Van Rensselaer, Director of the Manor of Rensselaerwyck, showing a coat with cuffs reaching above the elbow, in reign of George I, c1650, (1937)

Background imageHanover Collection: Kensington Palace. The Sussex Library, c1841. Artist: Henry Melville

Kensington Palace. The Sussex Library, c1841. Artist: Henry Melville
Kensington Palace. The Sussex Library, c1841. The Duke of Sussex sat in a specially designed library chair. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of

Background imageHanover Collection: Liebniz University, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany

Liebniz University, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany



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"Hanover: A Tapestry of History and Royalty" Step into the charming town of Hanover, where history unfolds at every corner. Founded in 1770 by Eleazer Wheelock, Dartmouth College stands as a testament to the town's rich educational heritage. In 1816, Princess Charlotte and Prince Leopold graced Hanover with their presence, leaving an indelible mark on its royal legacy. The echoes of royalty continue to resonate through time as we delve into the lives of Princess Andrew of Greece and her daughters. Adorned in a satin gown crafted by Reville, elegance finds its home in Hanover. The Hayball family immortalized themselves through one of Sheffield's earliest photographs taken on the backsteps of 50 (later 112) Hanover Street in 1852. Traveling further back in time, an antique map reveals Prussia's grandeur while a map from 1895 showcases Hannover's geographical splendor. These maps unveil the intricate tapestry that has shaped this remarkable town. The entrance to Ashford Residential School in Surrey beckons students towards knowledge and growth. Education remains at the heart of Hanover's ethos since its inception centuries ago. Indulge your taste buds at The Chelsea Bun-House which opened its doors in 1810; it continues to tantalize visitors with delectable treats even today. This culinary gem is just one example of how traditions endure throughout generations. Princess Charlotte Augusta leaves her artistic imprint upon our minds through captivating portraits created by Henry Thomas Ryall and H Meyer during different periods in the nineteenth century. Her beauty transcends time, forever etched within these masterpieces. Lastly, we pay homage to George III—the monarch who reigned over Britain during significant moments captured within these historical hints—his influence resonates throughout Hanover like a gentle breeze whispering tales from yesteryears.