John Charles Collection

Orpheus and His Lute, late 19th-early 20th century, (1914). Creator: John Charles Dollman
Orpheus and His Lute, late 19th-early 20th century, (1914). Depiction of the ancient Greek legend of Orpheus, (who played a lyre, not a lute)

Len Weare, the Newport County goalkeeper jumps high to gather the ball under pressure from Cardiffs John Charles and support from Countys Graham Rathbone. 12th August 1964

A Liverpool to Manchester Race with a Hunt Beyond, 1880 (oil on canvas)
659135 A Liverpool to Manchester Race with a Hunt Beyond, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Maggs, J.C. (1819-96); 51.4x94 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Liverpool to Manchester Race with a Hunt Beyond)

Boarding the Coach to London, 1879 (oil on canvas)
658468 Boarding the Coach to London, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Maggs, J.C. (1819-96); 43.2x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Boarding the Coach to London. John Charles Maggs (1819-1896)

The Cock Tavern, Bishopsgate Street, London, (oil on canvas)
659911 The Cock Tavern, Bishopsgate Street, London, (oil on canvas) by Maggs, J.C. (1819-96); 35.9x66.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cock Tavern, Bishopsgate Street, London)

Great Meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society at Southampton (engraving)
1624999 Great Meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society at Southampton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

and enjoy a cigarette following their win over Scotland in their dressing room at Ninian Park - John Charles and Ivor Allchurch (right). 3rd October 1964

Cardiff City players board a plane for their latest trip abroad in the European Cup Winners Cup. Pictured are the players including John Charles (middle)

World Cup 1958 qualifying match at Ninian Park. Wales v Israel. The Israeli goalkeeper gathers a chest high shot by Welsh centre forward John Charles. 5th February 1958

Welsh footballing great John Charles (2nd from the right) with his Cardiff City teammates during a session at the Turkish baths at the Empire Pool, Cardiff

John Charles signs for Cardiff watched by manager George Swindon following his transfer from Italian club side Roma. August 1963

Welsh footballing great John Charles (centre) pictured with officials of Cardiff City and Roma during his transfer from the Italian club, August 1963

Home Championship match at Ninian Park, Cardiff. Wales 1 v England 1. Welsh footballing great John Charles (right) lies injured on the floor with Welsh trainer Jack Jones as referee H Phillips blows

trophy as player manager of Hereford United at the second leg of the cup final at Ninian Park, last night. Cardiff City won 4-1 - 17th May 1968

World Cup 1958 qualifying match at Ninian Park. Wales v Israel. Chodoroff the Israeli goalkeeper and John Charles recieve treatment following a collision at Ninian Park. 5th February 1958

Welsh footballing great John Charles (right) pictured with Ivor Allchurch (left), Jimmy Murphy and Roy Vernon, during a Welsh training session. 10th October 1963

Wales 2-0 Israel, World Cup Qualifier, Ninian Park, Wednesday 5th February 1958, John Charles and the Israeli goalkeeper Chodorov jump for a high ball during play-off game

Sport - Football - Wales team to Play Scotland at Ninian Park -Back Row - Malcolm Lucas, Mel Hopkins, Tony Millington, Terry Hennessey, Mel Charles, Stuart Williams - Front Row - Barrie Jones

John Charles of Wales left scores against England in the international match between England and Wales at Wembley Stadium. England won 3-2. 10th November 1954

Wales v Scotland at Ninian Park, Cardiff. Welsh centre-half John Charles outjumps the Scottish defence and goalkeeper Bill Brown dives in vain as the ball flashes home, 20th October 1962

Cardiff City v Standard Liege Cardiffs John Charles goes down following a scuffle during the game as players square up to each other during Cardiffs 1-2 defeat. 8th September 1965

The late Earl Spencer - from a recent photograph, 1845. Creator: Smyth
The late Earl Spencer - from a recent photograph, 1845. Portrait of British politician John Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl Spencer

You May Know a Man by the Company He Keeps, 1833. Creator: John Doyle
" You May Know a Man by the Company He Keeps", 1833. Burdett (Sir Francis Burdett), Cobbett (William Cobbett), Althorp (John Charles Spencer)

East View of The City of Canterbury, c1837. Creator: John Charles Varrall
East View of The City of Canterbury, c1837. The Sun rising behind the cathedral at Canterbury in Kent

An Unpublished Photograph of Dickens, 1869, (1910). Creator: Robert White Thrupp
An Unpublished Photograph of Dickens, 1869, (1910). This most interesting and characteristic portrait is reproduced from a photograph taken at Birmingham by Thrupp during the novelists last reading

John Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl Spencer, British politician, c1830s (c1890). Creator: Unknown
John Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl Spencer (1782-1845), British politician, c1830s (c1890). From " Cassells History of England - Special Edition, Vol

A Group of Sporting Characters at Epsom, c1832. Creator: Unknown
A Group of Sporting Characters at Epsom, How are the odds on the Derby?, c1832. Political satire depicting British politicians at Epsom races: Edward Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby (1799-1869)

Table d Hote at a Dogs Home, 1880, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
Table d Hote at a Dogs Home, 1880, (c1902). After a painting at the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool. From The Nations Pictures

The Rising Generation, 1891, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
The Rising Generation, 1891, (c1902). After a painting in the Atkinson Art Gallery Collection, Southport. Two men in pink jackets (traditionally worn for fox hunting)

Two vignettes relating to the 18th century philanthopist and prison reformer John Howard, 1836. The upper one shows Howards birthplace in Clapton, Hackney

John Charles Kitching, Last Tide Carpenter of London Bridge, c1825. Portrait of an elderly man with thinning grey hair and a rather stern expression

Viscount Althorp, 1786. Artist: Sir Joshua Reynolds
Viscount Althorp, 1786. From The Connoisseur Volume XXV. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1909]

Lavinia, Countess Spencer (1762-1831), and John Charles Spencer, Viscount Althorp (1782)
Lavinia Spencer (nee Bingham), Countess Spencer (1762-1831) John Charles Spencer, Viscount Althorp, later the 3rd Earl Spencer (1782-1845)

Right Rev John Charles Ryle, DD, Bishop of Liverpool, 1883. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Right Rev John Charles Ryle, DD, Bishop of Liverpool, 1883. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science, literature and art

Attributed Abraham Wuchters Johan Karl 1638-1704
Attributed to Abraham Wuchters, Johan Karl, 1638-1704, pfalzgreve of Birkenfeld, painting, portrait, John Charles, Count Palatine of Gelnhausen, Oil on canvas, Height, 107 cm (42.1 inches), Width

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"John Charles: A Man of Many Talents and Interests" From his impressive jumps as the Newport County goalkeeper, Len Weare witnesses John Charles' determination under pressure. But there is more to this name than just athletic prowess. Delve into the world of art, and you'll find John Charles Dollman's masterpiece "Orpheus and His Lute, " a captivating creation from the late 19th-early 20th century that showcases Dollman's artistic brilliance. But it doesn't end there; it also has an eye for capturing moments in history. Take "A Liverpool to Manchester Race with a Hunt Beyond, " an oil on canvas piece from 1880 that transports us back to a thrilling era of horse racing. In "Boarding the Coach to London" (1879), another stunning oil on canvas work, we witness John Charles' ability to depict scenes of everyday life with remarkable detail and authenticity. And let's not forget about his fascination with capturing the essence of bustling city life. In "The Cock Tavern, Bishopsgate Street, London, " he skillfully brings alive the vibrant atmosphere found within those walls. John Doyle's thought-provoking illustration titled "You May Know a Man by the Company He Keeps" (1833) sheds light on how our associations shape our character—a timeless message conveyed through Doyle's artistic talent. Traveling further back in time, we encounter John Charles Varrall's breathtaking depiction of Canterbury in his painting titled "East View of The City of Canterbury" (c1837). Through Varrall's brushstrokes, we are transported into this historic cityscape. Even photography holds no secrets for this multi-talented individual. Robert White Thrupp captures an unpublished photograph of Dickens in 1869—an image that speaks volumes about both subjects involved. Digging deeper into history reveals yet another facet—John Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl Spencer, a prominent British politician of the c1830s.