Nell Collection

Withington Hospital, Manchester
Entrance to Withington Hospital, Nell Lane, Manchester, opened in 1855 as Chorlton Union workhouse. A horse and carriage stands outside the gates

Eleanor "nell"Gwyn, 1650
Eleanor " nell" Gwyn, 1650

Nell Gwynn and the houses in which she lived
Engraved portrait of Nell Gwynn (1650-1687), the English actress and mistress of King Charles II, and two of the houses in which she lived

London Life front cover 1965, Peter Blake, Nell Dunn
Front cover of London Life magazine featuring artwork by Peter Blake, a photograph of the playwright Nell Dunn and news of a folk festival. Date: 1965

Nell Dunn
Nell Mary Dunn (born 1936), English playwright, screenwriter, and author pictured in London Life magazine in 1965. The daughter of Sir Philip Dunn, she was born in London and educated at a convent

The Old Curiosity Shop, Nell and grandfather in the shop
The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens, first published in the weekly serial Master Humphreys Clock from 1840 to 1841 and then as its own book in 1841

The Old Curiosity Shop, schoolroom
The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens, first published in the weekly serial Master Humphreys Clock from 1840 to 1841 and then as its own book in 1841. The puzzled dunce

Messrs. Codlin and Short (colour litho)
3101920 Messrs. Codlin and Short (colour litho) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Messrs. Codlin and Short)

Listening to The Old Curiosity Shop in the West. Illustration for Bret Hart's poem 'Little Nell'
527973 Listening to The Old Curiosity Shop in the West. Illustration for Bret Hart's poem 'Little Nell', based on a popular anecdote

Eleanor "Nell" Gwyn, 1650 - 1687. English actress and mistress of King Charles II of England
1000936 Eleanor "Nell" Gwyn, 1650 - 1687. English actress and mistress of King Charles II of England. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Eleanor "Nell" Gwyn, 1650 - 1687. English actress and mistress of King Charles II of England
1000937 Eleanor "Nell" Gwyn, 1650 - 1687. English actress and mistress of King Charles II of England. Portrayed here as Cupid

Figs I-V: various kinds of thermometer. Fig. VI: Rain gauge, 1691 (engraving)
539246 Figs I-V: various kinds of thermometer. Fig. VI: Rain gauge, 1691 (engraving); (add.info.: From Saggi di naturali esperienze fatte nell' Accademia del Cimento, 2nd edition, Florence, 1691)

Fath-Ali Shah Qajar, Shah of Persia, sitting on his bed throne with scimitar and hookah pipe. Princes to the right, court clerks at left, and other courtiers

Margaret Lockwood as Nell Gwynne
Margaret Lockwood, actress, as Nell Gwynne in the 1949 British comedy film, Cardboard Cavalier. 1949

Nell Gwyns House Antiques Shop, Windsor - 1977
Nell Gwyns House Antiques Shop, Church Street, Castle Hill, Windsor, Berkshire. Date: 1977

Advertisement for Nell Gwynn
An image from an advertisement for Nell Gwynn'. Delights of dining by candlelight Dining by Nell Gwynn candlelight is the vogue. Date: circa 1929

Advertisement for Nell Gwynn Candles
An advertisement for Nell Gwynn Candles.'Shadows of the past'. Even in the days of Charles II, Field's were making candles

Scarlet Runner Ridden By Kerrin Mcevoy Ahead Of Blue Rocket & Sander Camillo The Shadwell Nell Gwyn Stks Newmarket Craven Meeting 2007 Rowley Mile Course, Newmarket

Spinning Queen & Salut D Amour The Shadwell Nell Gwyn Stks Craven Meeting, Newmarket Rowley Mile Course, Newmarket, England 18 April 2006 Date: 18 April 2006

Reunion Wins Nell Gwyn Stks 97 Ridden By Michael Hills 23 May 1997 Date: 23 May 1997

Kerrin Mcevoy & Scarlet Runner The Shadwell Nell Gwyn Stks Newmarket Craven Meeting 2007 Rowley Mile Course, Newmarket, England 18 April 2007 Date: 18 April 2007

Scarlet Runner & Sander Camillo The Shadwell Nell Gwyn Stks Newmarket Craven Meeting 2007 Rowley Mile Course, Newmarket, England 18 April 2007 Date: 18 April 2007

Mehthaaf Wins 94 Nell Gwyn Ridden By Willie Carson 18 April 1994 Date: 18 April 1994

The Old Curiosity Shop (oil on canvas)
CH426429 The Old Curiosity Shop (oil on canvas) by Chapman, John Watkins (1832-1903); 50.8x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Whiteleys Farms: "Nell, "the watch-dog (b / w photo)
6007121 Whiteleys Farms: " Nell, " the watch-dog (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Nell, " the watch-dog)

Characters from The Old Curiosity Shop, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465793 Characters from The Old Curiosity Shop, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Chuckster; Nell; Short)

Nell O Day in Joe Cooks Fine and Dandy, 1930 Date: 1930

Two costumes sketches by Mabel E. Johnston and Charles LeMaire, for Broadway, 1931. Johnstons creation is for a gay tap number. LeMaires creation is for Nell O Day in Fine and Dandy. Date: 1931

Nell Gwynnes house
View of Nell Gwynnes house in 1820. Nell Gwynne (1650-1687) was an acclaimed actress, one of the first English actresses and a mistress of King Charles II of England. Date: 1875

Portrait of a young woman in a studio photo, signed Your Affectionate Nell. Date: 1910s

Cousin Toms Visit to Our School and its Unlucky Consequences (engraving)
1063310 Cousin Toms Visit to Our School and its Unlucky Consequences (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nell Gwynn (engraving)
961485 Nell Gwynn (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nell Gwynn. Engraving by Thomas Wright)

The humorous farce of Jobson and Nell from an original painting at Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving)
584512 The humorous farce of Jobson and Nell from an original painting at Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving) by English School

Little Nell, from The Old Curiosity Shop, by Charles Dickens
KDC465755 Little Nell, from The Old Curiosity Shop, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nell Trent)

The humrous farce of Jobson and Nell (coloured engraving)
603334 The humrous farce of Jobson and Nell (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The old woman saving Nell from her sisters anger
LLM456807 The old woman saving Nell from her sisters anger by Redgrave, Richard (1804-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The old woman saving Nell from her sisters anger)

Santa over Town Date: 1950

FALL / BULL MASTIFF 1938
CHAMPION RED NELL OF CONHEATH Owned by Hancock. Date: 1938

Nell Gwynnes House, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Nell Gwynnes House, (c1878). View of Sandford Manor House, Waterford Road, Chelsea, (now part of London). The house is also known as Nell Gwynnes house

Fall / Bull Mastiff 1938
CHAMPION RED NELL OF CONHEATH Owned by Hancock. Date: 1938

The Cock and Magpie Public House, Drury Lane, Westminster, London, 1807. Nell Gwynne is reputed to have had lodgings in this building

The Cock and Magpie Tavern, Drury Lane, Westminster, London, 1862. Artist: Waldo Sargeant
The Cock and Magpie Tavern, Drury Lane, Westminster, London, 1862. Nell Gwynne is reputed to have had lodgings in this building

Bagnigge Wells tea gardens, Battle Bridge, London, c1800. This building was formerly the country house of Nell Gwynn. Battle Bridge is the area now known as Kings Cross

View of Sandford Manor House, Waterford Road, Chelsea, 1869. The house is also known as Nell Gwynnes house

Nell Gwynnes house, Bagnigge Wells, St Pancras, London, 1865. Artist: Waldo Sargeant
View of Nell Gwynnes house, Bagnigge Wells, St Pancras, London, 1865; in the foreground a man sits by a hand pushed barrow

Nell Gwynnes House, Bagnigge Wells, Clerkenwell, London, c1814 (1911). Artist: C J Smith
Nell Gwynnes House, Bagnigge Wells, Clerkenwell, London, c1814 (1911). Eleanor (Nell) Gwyn (1650-1687) was an actress and long time mistress of King Charles II of England and Scotland

Charles II and Nell Gwynn, 17th century (1905). From Cassells History of England, Vol. III, [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1905]

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"Nell: A Tale of History, Fame, and Enduring Legacy" Step into the captivating world of Nell, a name intertwined with remarkable stories throughout history. From Withington Hospital in Manchester to the enchanting streets of London, Nell's presence has left an indelible mark. Eleanor "Nell" Gwynn, a prominent figure in 1650s England, captured hearts as an actress and mistress to King Charles II. Her vivacious spirit and charm were immortalized by artists like Peter Blake on the front cover of London Life in 1965. Accompanied by writer Nell Dunn's evocative words, their collaboration celebrated her enduring allure. But it wasn't just fame that defined Nell; it was also her connection to places she called home. The Old Curiosity Shop stands as a testament to her fictional counterpart's journey alongside her beloved grandfather within its walls. In this quaint setting or even within the schoolroom nearby, one can almost hear echoes of their laughter and whispered conversations. St Martins Church witnessed moments both joyous and somber for Nell - from celebrations marking milestones in her career to bidding farewell to loved ones who have passed on. It remains a poignant reminder of life's ever-changing nature. Advertisements for Nell Gwynn candles or performances further highlight how she continues to captivate audiences even centuries later. These tributes pay homage not only to her historical significance but also serve as reminders that legends endure through time. And then there is Nell Gwynn's House itself – a place where history comes alive with every step taken inside its hallowed halls. This abode serves as a tangible link between past and present generations who seek solace in uncovering secrets hidden within its walls. Nell may be more than just a name; she represents resilience against societal norms while leaving behind an unforgettable legacy that transcends time itself.