Holly Collection

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren
King Arthur welcomes the Green Knight into the Banqueting Hall and invites him to dismount and eat with the company. Everyone is amazed to see the unexpected visitor

Map of the Rivelin Valley Estate, 1934
Taken from a Report of Special Conference regarding the Development of the Rivelin Valley, Sheffield City Council, Sep 1934.Rivelin Mill, Rivelin Valley Road, Rivelin Hotel, St Michaels RC Cemetery

All that was left of them, 17th Lancers near Modderfontein, 17 September 1901.Chromolithograph after Richard Caton Woodville (1856-1927)

Countryside Flowers and Butterflies
Red Admiral and Peacock Butterflies amid a mass of vegetation including berries, rosehips, ivy and holly

Christmas card, Rabbit and robin. 20th century

A Plan of the town of Sheffield in the county of York drawn by W. Fairbank 1797. Engraved by Thomas Harris
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library:s 45 S

Foot guards at Battle of Waterloo
Up, Guards, and at them!.Colour oleolithograph after Richard Caton Woodville.Published as a Supplement to Holly Leaves the Christmas Number of the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News

Lady Fern, True Maidenhair and Holly Fern. Chromolithograph from Francis George Heath, The Fern Porfolio, all the species of British ferns Date: 1885

Two Children Sitting on a Swing
Two children sitting on a swing in a snowy landscape

Coach and horses in the snow on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1910s

Cats enjoying a party on a Christmas card
A family of cats enjoying a party on a Christmas card, by Louis Wain. Date: circa 1900s

Owl and foxes carrying food on a Christmas card
An owl and three foxes carrying a roast bird, cutlery and holly through the snow on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Illustrated London News Christmas Number 1906
Front cover of The Illustrated London News Christmas Number 1906 with an illustration of a young girl trying to force feed her terrier dog Christmas pudding. Date: 1906

Christmas Eve - about 1460 by Pauline Baynes
Christmas Eve, as celebrated in 1460 with children bringing in holly and the Yule Log to be lit on Christmas Day, and other joining in a last minute carol practice

Robin - with Holly & Rosehips
JD-18147 ROBIN - With Holly and Rosehips UK Erithacus rubecula John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

European ROBIN - perched in snow
BB-449 European ROBIN - perched in snow covered holly. Erithacus rubecula Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Christmas Wreath on old white painted door
FEU-641 Christmas Wreath on old white painted door Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Festive Nutty Squirrel 2
Oh what an enormous nut for such a small squirrel. Festive tableau with nut munching stuffed red squirrel nestling amongst the holly berries

Holly – with frosted berries 003114
BB-1090-m-c Holly - with frosted berries Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

WW2 Christmas Card, Holly Soldiers
A WW2 Christmas card made in a baking parchment material. The illustration shows a marching line of holly leaves with red berries as the heads of soldiers, wearing tin hats and satchels

Cats enjoying a dinner party on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

WW1 poster, 20th London Regiment
WW1 recruitment poster, 20th London Regiment (HQ Holly Hedge House, Blackheath), Praise for Territorials. Join your own local battalion at once. Date: 1914-1918

The Farming Year by Pauline Baynes
The Farming Year, painted in the style of a medieval stained glass window by Pauline Baynes, showing the agricultural activities of a farmer of the Middle Ages month by month

Father Cmas / Toys / Fireple
Father Christmas puts out a selection of toys and presents in front of a fireplace which has a lovely vase of holly and two candlesticks on it

Musical Angels
Musical angels fly past

The Unicorn is Killed and Brought to the Castle, c. 1500 (wool warp with wool, silk
3469071 The Unicorn is Killed and Brought to the Castle, c.1500 (wool warp with wool, silk, silver, and gilt wefts) by Netherlandish School (16th century)

Santa Claus proposing a toast on a Christmas postcard
Santa Claus proposing a toast on a Christmas and New Year postcard. Date: circa 1900s

WW2 Christmas card, Lloyds Bank, showing the white cliffs of Dover. Date: 1944

Christmas Carols
A mid-ninteenth century scene showing a Victorian householder with his wife and children standing on their porch listening to carol singers

The Day before Christmas: Gathering the Holly by Millar Watt
From a painting in oils made for The Sphere Christmas number front cover by Millar Watt. Snowy scene showing a 1920s family gathering holly on Christmas Eve. Date: 25th November 1929

Huntley & Palmers
Christmas ad from 1944 for Huntley and Palmers biscuits

WW2 Christmas Card, White Ensign Flag
A WW2 Christmas greetings card, with an illustration of a British ship under a large white ensign flag and holly. Date: circa 1940s

Photograph of Holly Tree PH, Forest Gate, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Still Life of Fruit, Nuts and Wine Glass, 1864 (oil on canvas)
PNH356221 Still Life of Fruit, Nuts and Wine Glass, 1864 (oil on canvas) by Newton, John Edward (fl.1835-91); 25.5x38 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries

A Christmas Carol: Mr Fezziwigs Ball, 1843. Artist: John Leech
A Christmas Carol: Mr Fezziwigs Ball, 1843. This novella was the earliest and most popular of Charles Dickens Christmas stories

Girl walking in the snow with a basket of holly
Little girl wrapped up in red hat, scarf and blue coat, wanders through the snow carrying a basket of holly. Date: c. 1910

Christmas arrangement of holly, flowers and bell
Christmas arrangement of holly and flowers with a bell hanging above, all dusted with white powder

Britannia and Eve Christmas 1951 cover
Front cover of Britannia and Eve magazine, December 1951 featuring an illustration by Pauline Baynes of a festive medieval scene with numerous children trudging through the snow having collected

Winter painted by Pauline Baynes
A boy and girl in the Victorian era pictured skating on a frozen pond. In the background is a fine slope for sledging and a dog cart, a popular form of conveyance

Christmas children sledging
Four small girls dressed in matching festive red capes and with fur muffs share a rather long sledge decorated with holly, forming a very pictureseque scene as they whizz down a snowy slope

Illustrated London News front cover Christmas 1895
Girl with holly leaves and mistletoe about to knock at a front door

Robin - On Holly
JD-18151 Robin - On Holly Erithacus rubecula John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Plants / Ilex Aquifolium
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Father Christmas with presents
A pot-bellied Father Christmas with lots of presents

Pears Annual, Christmas 1896 (colour litho)
2775516 Pears Annual, Christmas 1896 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pears Annual)

Santa Claus riding a horse on a French Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Holly with bells and red ribbon on a Christmas postcard. circa 1890s

Christmas card, clown in snow -- A Merry Heart goes all the way. circa 1905

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"Holly: A Tapestry of Time and Nature" Step into the enchanting world of Holly, where history intertwines with nature's beauty. Just like Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren, this captivating place is filled with tales waiting to be discovered. As you wander through the Rivelin Valley Estate, immerse yourself in its rich heritage. Let the Map of 1934 guide your way as you explore every nook and cranny. Feel the echoes of W. Fairbank's intricate Plan of Sheffield from 1797 engraved by Thomas Harris, reminding you that even centuries ago, this land held stories worth preserving. In this tapestry-like setting, remnants speak volumes - much like "All that was left of them, " a poignant reminder of sacrifice near Modderfontein by the 17th Lancers. But amidst solemnity, find solace in Lady Ferns and True Maidenhair dancing alongside Holly Ferns – a delicate harmony between resilience and grace. Nature thrives here too; Countryside Flowers bloom freely while Butterflies flutter gracefully overhead. Cats revel in their own festive party on a Christmas card, embodying joyous moments shared during special occasions. Transport yourself further back to witness Foot Guards valiantly battling at Waterloo – an emblematic scene etched forever in time. Or feel winter's chill as Coach and Horses traverse snowy landscapes on another Christmas card. Amidst all these wonders lies Holly's heartwarming spirit – encapsulated within a Rabbit and Robin sharing seasonal cheer or an Owl guiding Foxes carrying food across frost-kissed lands on yet another cherished Christmas card. But perhaps what truly captures Holly's essence are Two Children Sitting on a Swing - carefree souls embracing life’s simple pleasures amidst nature’s embrace. Their laughter resonates through time, reminding us to cherish each moment we spend here. So come forth into Holly; let its tapestry unfold before your eyes.