Linley Collection

THOMAS LINLEY THE YOUNGER (1756-1778). English composer. Oil, c1773, by Thomas Gainsborough

George Granville William Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, 3rd Duke of Sutherland (1828-1882), British aristocrat, succeeded to his title in 1861. Sutherland finishing a marathon railway journey in America

Alfred Austin (1835-1913) British poet laureate from 1896. Cartoon by Edward Linley Sambourne (1844-1910) in the Fancy Portraits series in Punch, London, 3 March 1883

Tom, the run-away chimney sweep's boy, who falls into the river and becomes a Water Baby
530237 Tom, the run-away chimney sweep's boy, who falls into the river and becomes a Water Baby, being examined by Richard Owen (left) and Thomas Henry Huxley

Arthur Balfour (1849-1920) British Conservative statesman, defending the House of Lords against the Liberal Prime
527261 Arthur Balfour (1849-1920) British Conservative statesman, defending the House of Lords against the Liberal Prime Minister, Henry Campbell-Bannerman (1836-1908)

Once Upon A Time
An etching of three children, wearing pyjamas, looking very relaxed, enjoying a bedtime story. Date: circa 1925

Sunny Morning
A landscape etching of a countryside, most likely located in New Zealand, featuring a fenced house, beside a dense tree. Date: circa 1925

Wellington, N. Z. From The Hills
An etching showing an expansive view of Wellington, or Te Whanganui-a-Tara in the native Maori tongue, the capital of New Zealand since 1865. Date: circa 1921

Piper PA-34 Seneca G-AZTO
Piper PA-34-200 Seneca G-AZTO (msn 34-7250141), at Blackpool-Squire's Gate Airport in July 1972. (Written-off at Linley Hill Airfield on 27 August 1992). Date: 1972

Keeping It Down. Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898) Germany Chancellor
527320 Keeping It Down. Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898) Germany Chancellor, trying to force the Jack of Socialism back in his box

Winifred Emery as Miss Linley in Dick Sheridan Date: 1890s

Joan of Arc
The Arming of Joan of Arc. Pen & ink drawing by Edward Linley Sambourne Date: 1900

With return of Liberal government in Britain, December 1905, Free Trade was the policy
536656 With return of Liberal government in Britain, December 1905, Free Trade was the policy, rather than the Conservative policy of protection by Tariff

Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) English orientalist and explorer
537300 Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) English orientalist and explorer. Cartoon by Edward Linley Sambourne for Punch, London, 13 May 1882

Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) Irish playwright, novelist, poet and wit
537590 Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) Irish playwright, novelist, poet and wit. Cartoon by Edward Linley Sambourne from his Fancy Portraits series for Punch London, 25 June 1881

Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891) American showman: co-founder of Barnum
531972 Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891) American showman: co-founder of Barnum and Bailey circus. Edward Linley Sambourne cartoon from Punch London 1884 in the Fancy Portraits series showing Barnum

Music cover, The Vesper Chime, by George Linley. 19th century

(Stephanus Johannes) Paulus Kruger (1825-1904) known as Oom Paul
538018 (Stephanus Johannes) Paulus Kruger (1825-1904) known as Oom Paul. South African politician. In 2nd Boer War (1899-1900)

David Lloyd George (1863-1945) Welsh-born British Liberal statesman
527255 David Lloyd George (1863-1945) Welsh-born British Liberal statesman. In 1908, as Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lloyd George introduced his Old Age Pensions Act

Charles Darwin (1809-1882) English naturalist. Evolution by Natural Selection
539795 Charles Darwin (1809-1882) English naturalist. Evolution by Natural Selection. Cartoon by Edward Linley Sambourne (1844-1910) in the Fancy Portrait series in Punch, London 1881

Alfred Austin (1835-1913) British poet laureate from 1896
531890 Alfred Austin (1835-1913) British poet laureate from 1896. Cartoon by Edward Linley Sambourne (1844-1910) in the Fancy Portraits series in Punch, London, 3 March 1883

Evelyn Ashley (1836-1907) English author and Liberal politician
531110 Evelyn Ashley (1836-1907) English author and Liberal politician: son of 7th Earl of Shaftesbury. Cartoon by Edward Linley Sambourne in the Fancy Portraits series from Punch London April 1881

General William Booth (1829-1912) evangelical social worker
535678 General William Booth (1829-1912) evangelical social worker, founder of the Salvation Army. Edward Linley Sambourne Fancy Portrait From Punch (London 27 October 1883). Wood engraving

Coalition Government. Duke of Devonshire and Arthur Balfour (centre
536659 Coalition Government. Duke of Devonshire and Arthur Balfour (centre) trying to control Joseph Chamberlain, leader of junior party in coalition

Alan Warner & Steven Mace (Linley) 1993 Sidecar TT
Alan Warner & Steven Mace (Linley) at Ginger Hall, 1993 Sidecar TT

Mrs. Richard Brinsley Sheridan, 1787 / 1796. Creator: Gainsborough Dupont
Mrs. Richard Brinsley Sheridan, 1787/1796

Shropshire SY9 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Shropshire SY9 5

Shropshire TF12 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Shropshire TF12 5

Mrs. Sheridan, c1785, (1942). Creator: Gainsborough Dupont
Mrs. Sheridan, c1785, (1942). Portrait of Elizabeth Ann Sheridan (1754-1792), British singer and second daughter of the composer Thomas Linley

Mrs. Sheridan and Mrs. Tickell, c1772, (1908). Creator: Unknown
Mrs. Sheridan and Mrs. Tickell, c1772, (1908). Portrait of the Linley sisters, Elizabeth Ann Sheridan (1754-1792) and Mary Linley (1758-1787), daughters of the composer Thomas Linley

Mrs. Richard Brinsley Sheridan, 1785-1787. Artist: Thomas Gainsborough
Mrs. Richard Brinsley Sheridan, 1785-1787. Elizabeth Ann Sheridan, nee Linley, (1754-1792), British singer. The painting is part of the Mellon Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

The Linley Sisters, afterwards Mrs. Tickell and Mrs. Sheridan, c1772, (1917). Artist: Thomas Gainsborough
The Linley Sisters, afterwards Mrs. Tickell and Mrs. Sheridan, c1772, (1917). A portrait of the Linley sisters, Elizabeth Ann Sheridan (1754-1792) the first daughter of the composer Thomas Linley

Elizabeth and Mary Linley, c1772. Artist: Thomas Gainsborough
Elizabeth and Mary Linley, c1772. Two of the daughters of the English tenor and musician Thomas Linley and his wife Mary. Painting held at the Dulwich Picture Gallery, London

Elizabeth Ann Sheridan, 18th century English singer, (1816). Artist: Middlemist
Elizabeth Ann Sheridan, 18th century English singer, (1816). Born Elizabeth Ann Linley (1754-1792) was the second daughter of the composer Thomas Linley

Henry Drummond Charles Wolff (1830-1908). English-Jewish diplomat and Conservative politician, born in Malta. Member of Parliament 1874-1885. British Ambassador to Madrid, Spain, 1892-1900

Royal Wedding 1981 - the royal family in St Pauls
The Royal family seated in St. Pauls Cathedral during the wedding of Prince Charles to Lady Diana Spencer on July 29th 1981

Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895) at the time he was Inspector of Fisheries (1881-85). Cartoon by Edward Linley Sambourne in the Fancy Portrait Series from Punch, London, 19 March 1881

Music cover, The Fisher Girl, by George Linley. circa 1870

Linley Sambourne (1844-1910), prolific cartoonist for Punch, and their chief contributor in his later years, succeeding Sir John Tenniel

Edward Linley Sambourne (1844 1910), cartoonist for Punch magazine. Caption: Sammy. Date: 1892

Marconi strangles Ocean Cable and Land Telegraph snakes
THE INFANT HERCULES Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937), strangling the twin snakes of Ocean Cable and Land Telegraph with his new Wireless telegraph system

Elizabeth Sheridan
ELIZABETH ANN SHERIDAN (nee Linley) singer, wife of Richard Brinsley Sheridan Date: 1754 - 1792

Linley Sambourne - 2
LINLEY SAMBOURNE prolific cartoonist in Punch. Date: 1844 - 1910

Linley Sambourne - 1
LINLEY SAMBOURNE prolific cartoonist in Punch. Date: 1844 - 1910

M. Eiffel, our artists latest tour de force, June 29, 1889, Sambourne, Linley, 1844-1910

LINLEY CHILDREN, c1768. Elizabeth Ann and Thomas Linley, children of composer Thomas Linley. Engraving, 1891, after a painting by Thomas Gainsborough, c1768

John Lubbock, first Baron Avebury (1834-1913) English banker, naturalist and archaeologist. In addition to his political activities he did research on ants and other insects

With return of Liberal government in Britain, December 1905, Free Trade was the policy, rather than the Conservative policy of protection by Tariff

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Linley, a name that echoes through history with its associations to prominent figures and captivating moments. From the distinguished George Granville William Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, 3rd Duke of Sutherland, whose legacy shaped the course of his era, to the brilliant mind of Robert Browning, an English poet who left an indelible mark on literature. In the realm of artistry, we find Edward Linley Sambourne's cartoons depicting renowned personalities like Alfred Austin, British poet laureate from 1896. His witty illustrations captured not only Austin's essence but also showcased Oscar Wilde's multifaceted brilliance as a playwright, novelist, poet and wit. Science too finds its place in Linley's narrative as Charles Darwin emerges with his groundbreaking theory of Evolution by Natural Selection. Through thought-provoking cartoons, Linley brought this concept to life and sparked conversations about our origins and existence. Yet amidst these grand narratives lies simplicity - a sunny morning or a tranquil beach scene that invites us to pause and appreciate life's little pleasures. Wellington, N. Z. , seen from the hills or Piper PA-34 Seneca G-AZTO soaring through clear skies; each image transports us to different realms where beauty knows no bounds. But let us not forget those thrilling moments when adrenaline surges through our veins. The Sidecar TT race in 1993 featuring Alan Warner & Steven Mace (Linley) reminds us of the exhilaration found in pushing boundaries and embracing adventure. And finally, there is humor intertwined within Linley's world - "Keeping It Down" depicts Otto von Bismarck himself trying to maintain composure amidst chaotic circumstances. A gentle reminder that even great leaders face challenges with grace and poise. Once upon a time. . these fragments come together under the umbrella – capturing history’s giants alongside serene landscapes; celebrating triumphs both big and small; reminding us that laughter and adventure are essential ingredients in the grand tapestry of life.