Neill Collection

Barton Bridge and chimneys of Barton Power Station, Eccles
Barton Bridge, with the twin chimneys of the long-demolished Barton Power Station in Eccles, Manchester. Date: 1970s

Weird looking Fat Striped Fish illustration
One of 67 original water colour drawings of Mammals, Reptiles and Fish found at King Georges Sound, Western Australia, and in its neighbourhood; accompanied by manuscript notes by Neill, Robert

Margaret Thatcher on the campaign trail
Margaret Thatcher, leader of the Conservative Party, on the campaign trail, waving from a coach. Date: 1970s

Pomfret illustration
One of 67 original water colour drawings of Mammals, Reptiles and Fish found at King Georges Sound, Western Australia, and in its neighbourhood; accompanied by manuscript notes by Neill, Robert

Fish illustration
One of 67 original water colour drawings of Mammals, Reptiles and Fish found at King Georges Sound, Western Australia, and in its neighbourhood; accompanied by manuscript notes by Neill, Robert

Black jewfish
One of 67 original water colour drawings of Mammals, Reptiles and Fish found at King Georges Sound, Western Australia, and in its neighbourhood; accompanied by manuscript notes by Neill, Robert

Merry Merry by Harlan Thompson
Promotional postcard for Merry Merry by Harlan Thompson; music Harry Archer (Vanderbilt Theatre, New York, 24th September 1925). First produced in England at the Carleton Theatre, 28th February 1929

Teapot, c. 1938. Creator: J. J. Neill
Teapot, c. 1938

Carpet Bag, 1938. Creator: J. J. Neill
Carpet Bag, 1938

Parasol, c. 1938. Creator: J. J. Neill
Parasol, c. 1938

Pitcher, c. 1938. Creator: J. J. Neill
Pitcher, c. 1938

Powder Horn, 1938. Creator: J. J. Neill
Powder Horn, 1938

Parasol, 1938. Creator: J. J. Neill
Parasol, 1938

Sally O'Neil
An American actress of Irish descent, Sally O'Neil (1908-1968) was born Virginia Noonan and appeared in over 40 films. Date: circa 1931

Johnjo O Neill Race Horse Trainer 26 August 1993 Date: 26 August 1993

Peggy O Neill to star in Mercenary Mary at London Hippodrome
Peggy O Neill (1898-1960), Irish-born theatre actress and entertainer pictured with a Pekingese puppy in The Sketch at the time she was appearing in Mercenary Mary at the London Hippodrome. Date: 1926

Spearfelt, Australian race horse, owned by Mr D Grant, trainer V O Neill. Winner of the Melbourne Cup in 1926. Date: circa late 1920s

Peggy O Neill, actress, with Pogo Sticks
Peggy O Neill, actress, with the latest craze, the Pogo Stick. 1922

Anna Christie, by Eugene O Neill, Strand Theatre, London
Anna Christie, by Eugene O Neill, at the Strand Theatre, London, starring Pauline Lord, with George Marion and Frank Shannon

Murtough on his journey with the King of Munster in fetters, 941 (1913). Artist
Murtough on his journey with the King of Munster in fetters, 941 (1913). Muirchertach mac Neill (d943), King of Ailech, took Cellachan Caisil (d954), King of Munster

Death of General Neill before Lucknow, 25th September 1857, (c1860)
Death of General Neill before Lucknow, 25 September 1857, (c1860). A British commander is killed during the Indian Mutiny

Girl with traffic cone on her head
Little girl with a traffic cone on her head, amusing a man with a line-painting machine. Date: 1970s

Teenage girl in her bedroom, with various posters on the walls, including one of David Essex. Date: 1970s

Flight of the Earl of Tyrone from Ireland
The Flight of the Earl of Tyrone (Hugh O Neill, c1550-1616), Irish Gaelic lord, who led a resistance to the English conquest of Ireland

Posters in supermarket window, advertising KP crisps and bread. There are also signs to say no dogs and no smoking. Date: 1970s

Two boys with teddy boy hairstyles, Winton, Eccles
Two boys with teddy boy hairstyles and casual clothes pose under the motorway bridge in Winton, Eccles. Date: 1970s

Remembrance Day ceremony, Eccles, Manchester
People taking part in a Remembrance Day ceremony at the war memorial in Eccles, Greater Manchester. Date: 1970s

A newsagents window full of small ads, Eccles
A newsagents window full of small ads, being scrutinised by men in overalls, in Peel Green, Eccles, Manchester, viewed from outside the shop. For the reverse view please see 10987793. Date: 1970s

Couples in a club on Granny Night -- don t ask! Date: 1970s

Middle-aged man outside Gents toilet. Date: 1970s

Children on doorstep in Foxhill Road, Eccles
Group of five children sitting on a doorstep in Foxhill Road, Eccles, Greater Manchester. Date: 1970s

Children in Doddington Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester
Children leaning on a street sign in Doddington Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester. Date: 1970s

Man examining damaged car
Man examining a damaged car. Date: 1970s

Balloon popper -- an elderly man with an umbrella pretends to pop a balloon belonging to some trendy young women riding in a white sportscar. Date: 1970s

Simpsons of Piccadilly jacket and slacks, 1954
A gay scarlet wool jacket lined with jersey costing 8 12s. 6d. A warm and comfortable coat to wear with slacks about the house or farm (according to The Tatler!)

Two young boys look straight at the camera. Date: 1970s

People in a pub, including a man who seems to be waiting for someone or something. Date: 1970s

Two garage mechanics. Date: 1970s

Waitresses in a dining hall before a function, one of them with a cigarette in her mouth. Date: 1970s

Two young women outside Eccles Taxis
Two young women posing outside their place of work, Eccles Taxis. Date: 1970s

Fire brigade attend Woolworth store in Manchester
People watch from a safe distance as the fire brigade attends a fire at a Woolworth store in Manchesters Piccadilly Gardens, where ten lives were lost on 8 May 1979. Date: 1979

Group of sea cadets or sea scouts. Date: 1970s

Woman weighing fruit on scales in a shop. Date: 1970s

Road worker with cement and wheelbarrow
Road worker in a residential street with spade, cement and wheelbarrow. Date: 1970s

Salvation Army band in action in a street. Date: 1970s

Road sweeper with long hair. Date: 1970s

Little girl in large fancy dress hat, being comforted by a woman. Perhaps she didn t win the competition! Date: 1970s

Portrait of a middle-aged lady called Margaret. Date: 1970s

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Meet Neill, a quirky and eclectic individual who defies categorization. Just like the weird looking fat striped fish illustration that adorns his bedroom wall, Neill stands out from the crowd with his unique style and personality. Much like Margaret Thatcher on the campaign trail, Neill exudes confidence and determination in everything he does. He is not afraid to make bold choices, just like the pomfret illustration that catches everyone's attention. With a passion for marine life, it has an extensive collection of fish illustrations that showcase his love for these creatures. From black jewfish to vibrant tropical species, each artwork tells a story about his fascination with underwater worlds. But there's more to Neill than meets the eye. Behind his eccentricities lies a deep appreciation for art and music. As he listens to "Merry Merry" by Harlan Thompson while admiring a snake sculpture in his room, it becomes clear that he finds inspiration in unexpected places. Neill's circle of friends includes Sally O'Neil – a girl known for her fearless nature as she confidently wears a traffic cone on her head – and two boys sporting teddy boy hairstyles named Winton and Eccles. Together they create an unconventional group that embraces their individuality. In this diverse community, even mundane moments become extraordinary. Whether it's capturing teenage girls lost in thought within their bedrooms or observing small ads plastered across newsagents' windows in Eccles, every scene holds significance in Neill's world. So next time you come across someone who seems peculiar or marches to their own beat like Neill does; remember that behind those quirks lies an intriguing story waiting to be discovered - just like him.