Hardy Collection

LAUREL AND HARDY, 1939. Publicity still from the motion picture Flying Deuces, 1939

Laurel and Hardy
LAUREL AND HARDY

LAUREL AND HARDY. Stan Laurel (left) and Oliver Hardy

LAUREL AND HARDY, 1928. Stan Laurel, left, and Oliver Hardy with a police officer in the silent film Leave Them Laughing, 1928

Death of Nelson (West)
Horatio Nelson is fatally wounded at the Battle of Trafalgar

Thomas Hardy 1921
Photographic portrait of Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) Date: 1921

Dunster / Somerset 1912
Dunster, Somerset: model for Stancy Castle in Thomas Hardys novel A Laodicean Date: 1912

Map of Wessex
A map of the Wessex of the novels

Thomas Hardy
THOMAS HARDY writer and cyclist, at his home at Max Gate, early 1920s

Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy in George Marshall and Raymond Careys Pack Up Your Troubles (1932)
Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy in Pack Up Your Troubles (1932)

LAUREL AND HARDY. From the film Big Business (1929)

Admiral Nelson and Captain Hardy during Trafalgar
During the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805, it was shortly before Nelson was mortally wounded that a shot struck the fore brace bits on the quarter deck and passed between Nelson and Hardy

Thomas Hardy
THOMAS HARDY writer, at his home at Max Gate, early 1920s

Tropaeolum Speciosum (Flame Flower), a semi-hardy perennial nasturtium climbing plant of the Tropaeolaceae family, with crimson red flowers

Primula Auricula Hardy Amies - formally number AE84 in The Gordon Collection. Date: circa 1960s

LAUREL AND HARDY. From the film Big Business (1929)

Redcar High Street and Clock Tower, shops such as Dixons and Freeman, Hardy Willis and an advert for the Redcar Literary Institute and its various activities

Highland Fling by Florence Hardy
Two children, dressed in traditional costume, dance an energetic Highland fling

Thomas Hardys cottage, Bockhampton, near Dorchester, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Hardy / Jude the Obscure
Jude at the mile-stone

Domestic Sheep, Dalesbred flock, standing on snow covered moorland, near Pen-y-ghent, Yorkshire Dales N. P
Domestic Sheep, Dalesbred flock, standing on snow covered moorland, near Pen-y-ghent, Yorkshire Dales N.P. North Yorkshire, England, January

Thomas Hardy / Library
THOMAS HARDY Thomas Hardys home at Max Gate - the Library

Domestic Sheep, Dalesbred, flock, with shepherd leading on snow covered moorland, near Pen-y-ghent, Yorkshire Dales N.P. North Yorkshire, England, January

Drawing Room at Thomas Hardys home, Max Gate
View of the Drawing Room at Max Gate in Dorchester, Dorset, the home of Thomas Hardy, English novelist and poet. Hardy designed the house

We Are Not Downhearted by H. T. Hardy
World War One postcard showing a a group of children, dressed in the uniforms of French, British, Russian and Belgian soldiers, arm in arm and holding their individual countrys flags

Snowfall over the Kentmere fells of Ill Bell and Yoke in the Lake district UK with Highland Cattle in the foreground
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Herdwick Sheep feeding on hay during a cold snap near Tarn Hows in the Lake district UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Food and wine on a table beside the river Loire, France, Europe

Hardy / Tess D urbervilles
Tesss first encounter with Alec D Urberville

Thomas Hardy, English novelist and poet, at Max Gate
Thomas Hardy, English novelist and poet, outside his home at Max Gate in Dorchester, Dorset. Hardy designed the house, and his brother built it -- Hardy and his first wife Emma moved there in 1885

Thomas Hardys cottage, Bockhampton, near Dorchester, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Queens House Ghost on the Tulip Staircase. In 1966, a retired Canadian Reverend and his wife visited the Queens House, Greenwich, London

Clematis Montana Rubens, a hardy climbing plant of the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, with pink flowers. Seen here growing up the side of a house

Ghost on the Tulip Staircase of the Queens House
Figure photographed on the Tulip Staircase of the Queens House, though photographer saw nothing; during normal opening hours of the Museum - (a digitally restored version of image 10003710)

Residence of Oliver Hardy, Beverly Hills, California, USA. Date: 20th century

Tulips in a garden fair by Florence Hardy
Tulips in a garden fair. A young couple kiss in a garden full of tulips

Kumquats for sale on the market in Cours Saleya, Nice, Alpes Maritimes, Provence, French Riviera, France, Europe

Camellia williamsii Donation
Camellia flowers (Camellia williamsii Donation )

Sketch of Admiral Hardy PH, Greenwich, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Sketch of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Admiral Hardy

Pierrot and pierrette
Fantasy image of pierrot & pierrette and six dancing rabbits under a full moon. In a winter scene, Artist: Florence Hardy Date: circa 1914

The Green, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Lancashire
The Green, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, near Stretford, Lancashire, England. Date: 1920s

WW2 Poster -- ENSA Entertainments, Swing Vogue
Photolithograph poster inscribed NaFI presents ENSA Entertainments for HM Forces. Its modern, its new, its bright, its Swing Vogue

Musk ox (Ovibos moschatus), shaggy coated with curving horns

Hardy Road Blackheath
Hardy Road, Blackheath London SE3 Date: early 20th century

Sir Alister Hardy
SIR ALISTER HARDY English zoologist with a strong interest in parapsychology, and author of books on the spiritual dimension of the paranormal

Hardy's Nut Brown Ale

Hardy Eustace Ridden By Conor O Dwyer Cheltenham Festival 2005 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham 15 March 2005 Date: 15 March 2005

H. M. S. Hardy
One of twenty ships in the Royal Navy K class of destroyers (previously designated as Acasta class). After service in World War One, the Hardy was sold for breaking up in 1921 Date: 1914

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"Hardy: A Timeless Duo and a Lasting Legacy" From their iconic slapstick comedy to their unforgettable on-screen chemistry, Laurel and they have become synonymous with laughter and entertainment. In this publicity still from the motion picture "Flying Deuces" in 1939, we catch a glimpse of the duo's enduring charm. Rewinding back to 1928, we find Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy sharing a humorous moment with a police officer in the silent film "Leave Them Laughing. " Their ability to bring joy through their comedic timing was unparalleled. Throughout their career, Laurel and Hardy left an indelible mark on cinema history. This photograph captures them side by side - Stan Laurel on the left, Oliver Hardy on the right - showcasing not only their physical contrast but also highlighting how they complemented each other perfectly. But beyond the world of entertainment lies another kind of hardiness - that of nature itself. Thomas Hardy's literary works transport us to Wessex, as depicted in this map. His stories reflect resilience amidst adversity, much like Admiral Nelson and Captain Hardy during Trafalgar. In George Marshall and Raymond Carey's film "Pack Up Your Troubles, " released in 1932, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy once again prove why they are beloved worldwide. Their hilarious antics brought smiles even during challenging times. Speaking of hardiness in nature, Dunster in Somerset stands as a testament to endurance throughout time. Just like these ancient walls withstand centuries of change, so do our memories of Laurel and Hardy endure through generations. As we delve into history further back with Big Business (1929), we witness yet another example of their comedic genius at play. The way they navigate chaos while selling Christmas trees is nothing short of pure brilliance. Finally, Primula Auricula reminds us that hardiness can manifest itself even within delicate beauty. Much like this flower bred by fashion designer Sir Edwin "Hardy" Amies, Laurel and Hardy's impact on popular culture remains timeless.