Fraud Blocker Skip to main content

Ludlow Collection

Step back in time to the charming town of Ludlow, England in the 1950s

Background imageLudlow Collection: England / Ludlow 1950S

England / Ludlow 1950S
Broad Gate, Ludlow, Shropshire, the last of seven gates in the old city walls. The town is on the Welsh borders and played a great part in the Marches history

Background imageLudlow Collection: Ludlow Castle from Whitecliff, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Ludlow Castle from Whitecliff, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageLudlow Collection: Ludlow Castle

Ludlow Castle
The ruins of Ludlow Castle, Shropshire, England, first referred to by chroniclers in 1138, but parts of the gatehouse keep appear to be late 11th century

Background imageLudlow Collection: Toulouse geese with dewlap, cock and hen

Toulouse geese with dewlap, cock and hen. Oie de Toulouse a bavette, Anser anser domesticus. Bred by James Watts, winners of five first prizes

Background imageLudlow Collection: England / Ludlow 1930S

England / Ludlow 1930S
The ancient Shropshire town of Ludlow. Broad Gate, situated on one of its steepest streets, is the last of the seven gates of the old city walls

Background imageLudlow Collection: Silver spangled Hamburgh cock and hen

Silver spangled Hamburgh cock and hen, Henry Beldons pair, Cup at Allerton 1871, Hen first at Birmingham 1871, and cup at Bristol 1872

Background imageLudlow Collection: Ludlow town centre in the evening, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Ludlow town centre in the evening, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageLudlow Collection: River Severn and Ludlow castle, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

River Severn and Ludlow castle, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageLudlow Collection: Ludlow Castle with Dinham Weir, from the South-West, Samuel Scott, ca. 1702-1772, British

Ludlow Castle with Dinham Weir, from the South-West, Samuel Scott, ca. 1702-1772, British

Background imageLudlow Collection: Ludlow Station, Shropshire

Ludlow Station, Shropshire
A general view of Ludlow station in Shropshire, showing the old Victorian station buildings that were demolished in the late 1960s. Beyond the station platforms the end of Ludlow Tunnel can be seen

Background imageLudlow Collection: Lower Broad Street and Broadgate, Ludlow, Shropshire

Lower Broad Street and Broadgate, Ludlow, Shropshire. Date: circa 1906

Background imageLudlow Collection: White-faced black Spanish

White-faced black Spanish, cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Cups for chickens at Bristol 1872. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Background imageLudlow Collection: Feathers Hotel, Ludlow, Shropshire

Feathers Hotel, Ludlow, Shropshire
Street scene with the Jacobean-style Feathers Hotel in Ludlow, Shropshire, dating back to the 17th century

Background imageLudlow Collection: Henny or hennie game birds, 1890 (chromolithograph)

Henny or hennie game birds, 1890 (chromolithograph)
5912876 Henny or hennie game birds, 1890 (chromolithograph) by Ludlow, J. W. (fl.1850s) (after); (add.info.: Henny or hennie game birds, Gallus gallus domesticus. Cock and hen)

Background imageLudlow Collection: Golden spangled Hamburgh cock and hen

Golden spangled Hamburgh cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus, Henry Beldons pair, cock cup at Birmingham 1870, hen cup at Kendal, Whitehouse and Spalding 1871

Background imageLudlow Collection: Black Hamburgh cock and hen

Black Hamburgh cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus, Rev. W. Sergeantsons pair, first prize at Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester 1871, and Bristol 1872

Background imageLudlow Collection: Silver-grey Dorking hen

Silver-grey Dorking hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by O.F. Cresswell and first prize winner at Ashford, second prize winner at Birmingham 1872

Background imageLudlow Collection: Japanese bantams, black bantams and Pekin bantams

Japanese bantams, black bantams and Pekin bantams. Mrs. Woodcocks Japanese white bantams, first prize at Crystal Palace 1872. E. Cambridges black bantams, cup winner at Bristol 1873. H. B

Background imageLudlow Collection: Head of hooded Saker falcon, Ludlow Castle, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Head of hooded Saker falcon, Ludlow Castle, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageLudlow Collection: Leaders of the British Red Cross Society at Devonshire House

Leaders of the British Red Cross Society at Devonshire House in August 1914. From left to right, Georgina, Countess of Dudley, Queen Amelie of Portugal, Mrs, Goldsmith, Lady Gifford, Mrs

Background imageLudlow Collection: Ludlow Castle is a partly ruined uninhabited medieval building in the town of the

Ludlow Castle is a partly ruined uninhabited medieval building in the town of the same name in the English county of Shropshire. UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Background imageLudlow Collection: View of partially ruined castle, Ludlow Castle, Ludlow, Shropshire, England, september

View of partially ruined castle, Ludlow Castle, Ludlow, Shropshire, England, september

Background imageLudlow Collection: Round church and Great Hall, Ludlow Castle, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Round church and Great Hall, Ludlow Castle, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageLudlow Collection: The magnificent ruins of Ludlow Castle, Ludlow, Shropshire, England. Autumn (October) 2023

The magnificent ruins of Ludlow Castle, Ludlow, Shropshire, England. Autumn (October) 2023.

Background imageLudlow Collection: Duck-winged game birds: Simon and Miss Etty

Duck-winged game birds: Simon and Miss Etty
5912869 Duck-winged game birds: Simon and Miss Etty.; (add.info.: Duck-winged game birds, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by John Goodwin)

Background imageLudlow Collection: Ayam jallak, Malay game cock, 1890 (chromolithograph)

Ayam jallak, Malay game cock, 1890 (chromolithograph)
5912898 Ayam jallak, Malay game cock, 1890 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Ayam jallak, Malay game cock, Gallus gallus domesticus)

Background imageLudlow Collection: Dark Brahma cockerel, 1871 (chromolithograph)

Dark Brahma cockerel, 1871 (chromolithograph)
5912857 Dark Brahma cockerel, 1871 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Dark Brahma cockerel, Gallus gallus domesticus, Lady Gwydyr's Sultan, cup at Middleton 1871, winner at Crystal Palace)

Background imageLudlow Collection: Creve-coeur breed, endangered

Creve-coeur breed, endangered
5912889 Creve-coeur breed, endangered.; (add.info.: Creve-coeur or crevecoeur breed chickens, cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Endangered French breed from Crevecoeur-en-Auge, Normandy)

Background imageLudlow Collection: Silver Pencilled Hamburgh cock and hen, 1871 (chromolithograph)

Silver Pencilled Hamburgh cock and hen, 1871 (chromolithograph)
5912865 Silver Pencilled Hamburgh cock and hen, 1871 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Silver Pencilled Hamburgh cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus, H)

Background imageLudlow Collection: Black Hamburgh cock and hen, 1872 (chromolithograph)

Black Hamburgh cock and hen, 1872 (chromolithograph)
5912858 Black Hamburgh cock and hen, 1872 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Black Hamburgh cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus, Rev. W)

Background imageLudlow Collection: Ludlow, Vermont, 1859 from South Hill

Ludlow, Vermont, 1859 from South Hill
2903020 Ludlow, Vermont, 1859 from South Hill; (add.info.: Ludlow, Vermont, 1859 from South Hill.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Background imageLudlow Collection: Mary Livingston Ludlow Hall (1843-1919). Creator: Anonymous

Mary Livingston Ludlow Hall (1843-1919). Creator: Anonymous
Mary Livingston Ludlow Hall (1843-1919). Private Collection

Background imageLudlow Collection: Rouen ducks

Rouen ducks, Anas platyrhynchos, cock and hen. Bred by J. K. Fowler and winner of cup at Aylesbury. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Background imageLudlow Collection: Ludlow Castle at dawn on a misty autumnal morning, Ludlow, Shropshire, England

Ludlow Castle at dawn on a misty autumnal morning, Ludlow, Shropshire, England. Autumn (November) 2022

Background imageLudlow Collection: UK, England, Shropshire, Ludlow, Ludlow Castle and St Laurences Church at Sunrise

UK, England, Shropshire, Ludlow, Ludlow Castle and St Laurences Church at Sunrise

Background imageLudlow Collection: White Dorking fowl

White Dorking fowl, cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by Miss Fairhurst and first prize winner at Colchester 1873

Background imageLudlow Collection: White-crested black Polish chickens

White-crested black Polish chickens, cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by P. Unsworth and winners of numerous cups and prizes

Background imageLudlow Collection: Black East India ducks and black Cayuga ducks

Black East India ducks and black Cayuga ducks
Black East India ducks, Anas platyrhynchos, and black Cayuga ducks, Anas rubripes. G. S. Sainsburys black East India duck won the cup at Bristol 1872. The black Cayuga duck were sent by Mr

Background imageLudlow Collection: Henny or hennie game birds

Henny or hennie game birds, Gallus gallus domesticus. Cock and hen. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Background imageLudlow Collection: Malay cock and hen

Malay cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus, Rev. A.C. Brookes pair, prizes at Crystal Palace and Birmingham 1871, Dublin 1872

Background imageLudlow Collection: Broad Street, Ludlow, Shropshire

Broad Street, Ludlow, Shropshire, with Lloyds Bank on the right. Date: circa 1918

Background imageLudlow Collection: Ludlow Castle at dawn on a sunny autumnal morning, Ludlow, Shropshire, England

Ludlow Castle at dawn on a sunny autumnal morning, Ludlow, Shropshire, England. Autumn (November) 2022

Background imageLudlow Collection: USA, New England, Indian Summer, East, Vermont, Ludlow, baptist Church

USA, New England, Indian Summer, East, Vermont, Ludlow, baptist Church

Background imageLudlow Collection: UK, England, Shropshire, Ludlow, Whitcliffe, Whitcliffe Common

UK, England, Shropshire, Ludlow, Whitcliffe, Whitcliffe Common

Background imageLudlow Collection: Ludlow Feathers Hotel Victorian period

Ludlow Feathers Hotel Victorian period

Background imageLudlow Collection: Feathers Hotel, Ludlow

Feathers Hotel, Ludlow

Background imageLudlow Collection: Bow Bridge near Ludlow

Bow Bridge near Ludlow

Background imageLudlow Collection: Bow Bridge near Ludlow Victorian period

Bow Bridge near Ludlow Victorian period



All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

Step back in time to the charming town of Ludlow, England in the 1950s. Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Shropshire, this enchanting place is home to Ludlow Castle, a majestic fortress that stands proudly against the backdrop of Whitecliff. As you wander through its ancient walls, you can almost hear echoes of centuries past. In the heart of Ludlow's town centre, as evening falls, a sense of tranquility envelops everything around. The quaint streets come alive with a warm glow from streetlights and bustling activity from locals and visitors alike. It's a scene straight out of a storybook. As you explore further into Ludlow's history, you'll encounter an array of fascinating creatures that once roamed these lands. From the elegant Toulouse geese with their distinctive dewlap to the striking Silver spangled Hamburgh cock and hen - nature's beauty knows no bounds here. Traveling even further back in time to the 1930s reveals another side to Ludlow's charm. The River Severn gracefully flows alongside Ludlow Castle, creating an idyllic setting that has captivated artists for generations. Samuel Scott himself immortalized this scene in his masterpiece painting. Delving deeper into Ludlow's rich heritage brings us face-to-face with captivating game birds like Henny or hennie game birds depicted beautifully in a chromolithograph from 1890. Their vibrant colors and intricate patterns are truly mesmerizing. And let us not forget about some feathered friends who have made their mark on Ludlow throughout history –the Golden spangled Hamburgh cock and hen as well as their Black counterparts add splashes of elegance wherever they go. Ludlow is more than just a town; it is a gateway to bygone eras where castles stood tall and nature flourished harmoniously with human existence. So come immerse yourself in its timeless beauty and let Ludlow transport you to a world of enchantment.