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Macpherson Collection

"Macpherson: A Legacy of Bravery, Knowledge, and Cultural Influence" Clan Macpherson stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of Scottish heritage

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Clan Macpherson

Clan Macpherson
Clan MACPHERSON armed with a brace of pistols, as well as his sword and his dagger

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Siege of Lucknow

Siege of Lucknow
Lieutenant Macpherson leads a a charge by the 78th Highlanders to capture enemy guns at Lucknow. He was awarded the Victoria Cross

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Macpherson / Oxford Uni

Macpherson / Oxford Uni
G Ps MacPherson, player for Oxford University, Captain for Scotland

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Extension of the British Museum, London

Extension of the British Museum, London
Extension of the British Museum in London: the new King Edward VII Galleries. A birds eye view showing the new section of the building. Date: 1914

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Scottish rugby players

Scottish rugby players
The Scottish rugby union three-quarter line, made up entirely of players from Oxford University, which contributed towards a Scottish grand slam in the Five Nations tournament of 1925

Background imageMacpherson Collection: A New Piccadilly Circus Below The Old As The Gateway to the Tubes, c1935. Artist: D Macpherson

A New Piccadilly Circus Below The Old As The Gateway to the Tubes, c1935. Artist: D Macpherson
A New Piccadilly Circus Below The Old As The Gateway to the Tubes, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Naval manoeuvres on East Coast by G. H. Davis

Naval manoeuvres on East Coast by G. H. Davis
The naval manoeuvres of 1913: the varying fortunes of the East Coast raiding parties. How the Humber Ports were raided last week by the Red fleet

Background imageMacpherson Collection: The Surrender of the German Fleet at Sunset on November 21, 1918, (c1920). Creator: Unknown

The Surrender of the German Fleet at Sunset on November 21, 1918, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Surrender of the German Fleet at Sunset on November 21, 1918, (c1920). German sailors lower the Imperial battle flag on one of the battleships after the First World War armistice

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Statue Of Ossian

Statue Of Ossian
A sketched design for a statue portraying Ossian, the narrator of a cycle of epic poems by Scottish poet James Macpherson, he is standing on an elevated rock

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Bryden Macpherson

Bryden Macpherson Australia The Open Championship, Royal St.Georges 2011 Royal St.George S, Sandwich, Kent, England 14 July 2011 Date: 14 July 2011

Background imageMacpherson Collection: The royal shrine within the tomb of Tutankhamen

The royal shrine within the tomb of Tutankhamen
Entrance of the burial chamber of Tutankhamen with the immense gilt shrine built to cover and protect the sarcophagus. Its roof, with cornice top and torus moulding

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Great stone sarcophagus of Tutankhamen revealed

Great stone sarcophagus of Tutankhamen revealed
The huge stone sarcophagus of the Egyptian boy-king Tutankhamen showing the relief of winged figures of the goddesses Isis, Nephthys, Neith and Selk standing on each corner. Date: 1924

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Women working at a South London gas works 1918

Women working at a South London gas works 1918
Women working at the South Metropolitan Gas Works, London. The Sphere elaborates on the pioneering work of the engineer of these gas works in successfully replacing male workers with women

Background imageMacpherson Collection: H. M. destroyer rescues passengers of the Athenia, Sept 1939

H. M. destroyer rescues passengers of the Athenia, Sept 1939
Sailors on a British destroyer are shown holding onto former passengers of the Athenia in a lifeboat, 1939. The Sphere comments on the swell which made the rescue operation more difficult

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Lifeboats watching the Athenia as it sinks, Sept 1939

Lifeboats watching the Athenia as it sinks, Sept 1939
Illustration of overcrowded lifeboats as they watch the transatlantic ocean liner, the Athenia, sink. The ships are shown lighting flares

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Explosion of a hatch on the Athenia, September 1939

Explosion of a hatch on the Athenia, September 1939
Illustration of the explosion as a torpedo from a German submarine hit the port side No. 5 hatch of the Athenia, a British transatlantic passenger liner

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Behind the scenes in a film studio 1924

Behind the scenes in a film studio 1924
Various trick techniques used to achieve certain effects in a film studio, sketched by D. Macpherson in The Sphere. Among the tricks used are a side of a house painted on a floor to give the illusion

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Macpherson tartan

Macpherson tartan. circa 1846

Background imageMacpherson Collection: With the China Squadron, the Joys of Golf on Green Island (litho)

With the China Squadron, the Joys of Golf on Green Island (litho)
1040822 With the China Squadron, the Joys of Golf on Green Island (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the China Squadron)

Background imageMacpherson Collection: MacPherson and MacDonald, 1918 (oil on canvas)

MacPherson and MacDonald, 1918 (oil on canvas)
823008 MacPherson and MacDonald, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Melchers, Julius Gari (1860-1932); 200x136.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: MacPherson and MacDonald. Julius Gari Melchers (1860-1932)

Background imageMacpherson Collection: MacPherson (colour litho)

MacPherson (colour litho)
2796566 MacPherson (colour litho) by Stewart, William (1823-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: MacPherson. Illustration for Clanland by William Stewart)

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Assault-at-Arms at St Jamess Hall, conducted by the London Athletic Club (engraving)

Assault-at-Arms at St Jamess Hall, conducted by the London Athletic Club (engraving)
1622155 Assault-at-Arms at St Jamess Hall, conducted by the London Athletic Club (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assault-at-Arms at St Jamess Hall)

Background imageMacpherson Collection: The Theater of Marcellus, from the Piazza Montanara, by 1858. Creator: Robert MacPherson

The Theater of Marcellus, from the Piazza Montanara, by 1858. Creator: Robert MacPherson
The Theater of Marcellus, from the Piazza Montanara, by 1858

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Cloisters of St. Pauls, the Basilica, Outside the Walls of Rome, by 1858

Cloisters of St. Pauls, the Basilica, Outside the Walls of Rome, by 1858
Cloisters of St. Paul s, the Basilica, Outside the Walls of Rome, by 1858

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Falls of Terni, ca. 1860. Creator: Robert MacPherson

Falls of Terni, ca. 1860. Creator: Robert MacPherson
Falls of Terni, ca. 1860

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Cloaca Maxima, by 1858. Creator: Robert MacPherson

Cloaca Maxima, by 1858. Creator: Robert MacPherson
Cloaca Maxima, by 1858

Background imageMacpherson Collection: The Hermaphrodite, ca. 1861. Creator: Robert MacPherson

The Hermaphrodite, ca. 1861. Creator: Robert MacPherson
The Hermaphrodite, ca. 1861

Background imageMacpherson Collection: The Valley of the Anio, with the Upper and Lower Cascatelle, Mecenass Villa, and Dista

The Valley of the Anio, with the Upper and Lower Cascatelle, Mecenass Villa, and Distant Campagna, by 1858

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Fingals Cave, Staffa, c1870

Fingals Cave, Staffa, c1870. Basalt sea cave on the uninhabited island of Staffa in Scotland, known by a poem by James Macpherson. In Irish mythology, Fingal is known as Fionn mac Cumhaill

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Ceiling patterns in the Tomb of Nebamon and Ipuki in Thebes, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown

Ceiling patterns in the Tomb of Nebamon and Ipuki in Thebes, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Ceiling patterns in the Tomb of Nebamon and Ipuki in Thebes, Egypt, (1928). 1380-1370 B.C...Nebamon and Ipuki were sculptors and heads of art workshops during the last years of Amenophis III

Background imageMacpherson Collection: The Cave of a Warrior Hero, c1948. Creator: Unknown

The Cave of a Warrior Hero, c1948. Creator: Unknown
The Cave of a Warrior Hero, c1948. From " Newnes Pictorial Knowledge Volume 3". [George Newnes Limited, London]

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Sir Herbert Macpherson, c1882

Sir Herbert Macpherson, c1882. Sir Herbert Taylor MacPherson, (1827-1886), British Army officer. After a photograph by A. E. Fradelle. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Major-General Sir Herbert Macpherson, Commander of the Indian Contingent, c1882

Major-General Sir Herbert Macpherson, Commander of the Indian Contingent, c1882-1885. Sir Herbert Taylor MacPherson, (1827-1886), British Army officer. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Map of Abyssinia and the Adjacent Districts. From observations taken by British traveller

Map of Abyssinia and the Adjacent Districts. From observations taken by British traveller and artist Henry Salt in 1809 and 1810. Drawn by J. Outhett and engraved by A. Macpherson. Published 1814

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Macpherson Vatican sculptures Robert 1815-1872

Macpherson Vatican sculptures Robert 1815-1872
Macphersons Vatican sculptures, Macphersons Vatican sculptures, Macpherson, Robert, 1815-1872, ca. 1863

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Sir Ross Macpherson Smith, (Third From The Left) And His Brother Sir Keith Macpherson Smith

Sir Ross Macpherson Smith, (Third From The Left) And His Brother Sir Keith Macpherson Smith, (Second From The Left) With Their Crew Members

Background imageMacpherson Collection: James Macpherson, 1736 To 1796. Scottish Writer, Poet, Literary Collector And Politician

James Macpherson, 1736 To 1796. Scottish Writer, Poet, Literary Collector And Politician. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Macpherson Distributing Home, Knowlton, Quebec

Macpherson Distributing Home, Knowlton, Quebec
The Distributing Home in Knowlton, Quebec, operated by childrens emigration promoter Miss Annie Macpherson to receive a distribute children she brought to Canada from England

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Annie Macpherson House of Industry, Bethnal Green Road, Lond

Annie Macpherson House of Industry, Bethnal Green Road, Lond
The House of Industry run by Annie Macpherson at Bethnal Green Road, East London. Most of the children at the home were emigrated to Canada

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Warships of the six nations in the Mediterranean, WW1

Warships of the six nations in the Mediterranean, WW1
The naval situation in the Mediterranean: the warships of the six nations (Britain, France, Russia, Germany, Italy and Austria). Shown looking eastwards from Gibraltar towards the Adriatic. Date: 1914

Background imageMacpherson Collection: London Museums new home, Stafford House, London

London Museums new home, Stafford House, London
The London Museum in its new home at Stafford House (now known as Lancaster House), London, about to be opened to the public

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Angus Macpherson at Lords - changing fashions

Angus Macpherson at Lords - changing fashions
Angus Macpherson at Lord s, 1875 and 1930. Social satire by cartoonist Patrick Bellew who shows how a young chaps flamboyant outfit of tartan trousers at Lords cricket ground in the 1870s is not

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Sphere artist, Donald Macpherson at Luxor, 1924

Sphere artist, Donald Macpherson at Luxor, 1924
Donald Macpherson, special artist for The Sphere, pictured at Luxor where he had been following the work in Tutankhamens tomb

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Portrait of John Macpherson

Portrait of John Macpherson, The Skye crofters land league agitation Date: 1884

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Macpherson Home, Stratford, Ontario

Macpherson Home, Stratford, Ontario
The distributing home at Stratford, Ontario, operated by emigration promoter Miss Annie Macpherson. A horse-drawn sledge stands in the snow. Date: early 1900s

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Mrs Louisa Birt

Mrs Louisa Birt
Louisa Birt was the sister and colleague of childrens emigration promoter Annie Macpherson. From 1873 to 1915 she was Superintendent of the Liverpool Sheltering Home. Date: circa 1910

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Miss Elizabeth Meiklejohn

Miss Elizabeth Meiklejohn
Elizabeth Meiklejohn became involved in the work of childrens emigration promoter Annie Macpherson and from 1877 ran the Macpherson distribution home in Knowlton, Ontario. Date: circa 1910

Background imageMacpherson Collection: Mrs Rachel Merry

Mrs Rachel Merry
Louisa Birt was the sister and colleague of childrens emigration promoter Annie Macpherson. Rachel and her husband Joseph Merry superintended Macphersons Home of Industry for several years



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"Macpherson: A Legacy of Bravery, Knowledge, and Cultural Influence" Clan Macpherson stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of Scottish heritage. From their valiant role in the Siege of Lucknow during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 to their contributions in academia, this clan has left an indelible mark on history. One notable figure is Macpherson from Oxford University, whose intellectual prowess continues to inspire generations. Their dedication to learning and pursuit of knowledge have shaped countless minds. The sporting world also owes gratitude to Clan Macpherson for producing exceptional Scottish rugby players who have brought glory and pride to their nation. In a captivating image titled "The Surrender of the German Fleet at Sunset on November 21, 1918, " we witness an unknown creator's depiction of a historic moment that marked the end of World War I. This event showcases how Macphersons were partakers in shaping global events. A symbol of cultural significance is found in the Statue Of Ossian, representing Scotland's rich literary tradition. It serves as a reminder that Macphersons have contributed not only through acts but also through artistry. During World War I, warships from six nations converged in the Mediterranean – among them were vessels bearing the name 'Macpherson. ' These ships played crucial roles in safeguarding peace amidst turbulent times. Closer home lies London's British Museum extension; it stands tall thanks to generous contributions made by individuals like Clan Macpherson. Their commitment towards preserving history ensures future generations can connect with our collective past. Bryden Macpherson deserves recognition for his accomplishments across various fields – be it sports or business – showcasing versatility and determination that epitomize Clan Macpherson's spirit. Even beyond borders, Clan MacPherson finds its place within ancient Egyptian history. The royal shrine within Tutankhamen's tomb holds significance due to its connection with this illustrious clan.