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"Owing to the Legacy of Jockey Fred Archer: A Journey Through Time" Step into a captivating journey through time, where debts and legacies intertwine

Background imageOwing Collection: The Jockey Fred Archer

The Jockey Fred Archer
FREDERICK JAMES ARCHER Phenomenally successful jockey from the 1860s to the 1880s. Committed suicide after death of his wife, and owing to ill- health through excessive diet. Date: 1857 - 1886

Background imageOwing Collection: Victoria / Camperdown 2

Victoria / Camperdown 2
Owing to error and obstinacy on Admiral Tryons part, the battleships Victoria and Camperdown collide : the flagship Victoria sinks, Camperdown is damaged

Background imageOwing Collection: USA History: The tall houses of Chicago. 1. The Maconnique Temple - 2. The Chamber of Commerce

USA History: The tall houses of Chicago. 1. The Maconnique Temple - 2. The Chamber of Commerce. interior view - 3
5313600 USA History: The tall houses of Chicago. 1. The Maconnique Temple - 2. The Chamber of Commerce. interior view - 3. The German Opera or Schiller Theater - 4. The Owing House - 5

Background imageOwing Collection: Owing to extreme pressure I am unable to write more (colour litho)

Owing to extreme pressure I am unable to write more (colour litho)
671899 Owing to extreme pressure I am unable to write more (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOwing Collection: Interior of St Augustines Church, Port Elizabeth (b / w photo)

Interior of St Augustines Church, Port Elizabeth (b / w photo)
3092469 Interior of St Augustines Church, Port Elizabeth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of St Augustines Church, Port Elizabeth)

Background imageOwing Collection: St Johns River, Old Jetty and Warehouses (b / w photo)

St Johns River, Old Jetty and Warehouses (b / w photo)
3092356 St Johns River, Old Jetty and Warehouses (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Johns River, Old Jetty and Warehouses)

Background imageOwing Collection: State of Massachusetts Bay Promissory Note, said to be engraved by Paul Revere (1735-1818

State of Massachusetts Bay Promissory Note, said to be engraved by Paul Revere (1735-1818
NYH177778 State of Massachusetts Bay Promissory Note, said to be engraved by Paul Revere (1735-1818) 1779 (engraving) by American School

Background imageOwing Collection: Early struggles 1858

Early struggles 1858
Interior scene of a city dwellings, in the harsh winter months with snow on the rooftops outside and few coal on the grate, a family have got behind in their rent and a broker has come round

Background imageOwing Collection: Bloemfontein, Dutch Reformed Church (b / w photo)

Bloemfontein, Dutch Reformed Church (b / w photo)
3092506 Bloemfontein, Dutch Reformed Church (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bloemfontein, Dutch Reformed Church)

Background imageOwing Collection: The Tale of a Masque and its Consequences (engraving)

The Tale of a Masque and its Consequences (engraving)
1036810 The Tale of a Masque and its Consequences (engraving) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tale of a Masque and its Consequences)

Background imageOwing Collection: A Honeymoon on a Tricycle (engraving)

A Honeymoon on a Tricycle (engraving)
1054896 A Honeymoon on a Tricycle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Honeymoon on a Tricycle)

Background imageOwing Collection: The Caledon Hot Mineral Baths and Sanatorium (b / w photo)

The Caledon Hot Mineral Baths and Sanatorium (b / w photo)
3092355 The Caledon Hot Mineral Baths and Sanatorium (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Caledon Hot Mineral Baths and Sanatorium)

Background imageOwing Collection: Athletic Grounds, Green Point Common (b / w photo)

Athletic Grounds, Green Point Common (b / w photo)
3092348 Athletic Grounds, Green Point Common (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athletic Grounds, Green Point Common)

Background imageOwing Collection: En Route to Bulawayo (b / w photo)

En Route to Bulawayo (b / w photo)
3092347 En Route to Bulawayo (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: En Route to Bulawayo)

Background imageOwing Collection: The Race Meeting, or The Gambler, 1853 (Pen and black ink on off-white paper)

The Race Meeting, or The Gambler, 1853 (Pen and black ink on off-white paper)
1217572 The Race Meeting, or The Gambler, 1853 (Pen and black ink on off-white paper) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 24.8x17.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageOwing Collection: The Experiences of an Acting Adjutant at the Easter Review (engraving)

The Experiences of an Acting Adjutant at the Easter Review (engraving)
1056162 The Experiences of an Acting Adjutant at the Easter Review (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOwing Collection: History repeats itself, an unrecorded panic at Whipsnade, owing to a spell of wet weather (litho)

History repeats itself, an unrecorded panic at Whipsnade, owing to a spell of wet weather (litho)
1090719 History repeats itself, an unrecorded panic at Whipsnade, owing to a spell of wet weather (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOwing Collection: The Soudan Advance, the Grenadiers on their Way to the Front, a Last Drink in Cairo (litho)

The Soudan Advance, the Grenadiers on their Way to the Front, a Last Drink in Cairo (litho)
1063696 The Soudan Advance, the Grenadiers on their Way to the Front, a Last Drink in Cairo (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Soudan Advance)

Background imageOwing Collection: Slate with pen and comic greeting on a Christmas card

Slate with pen and comic greeting on a Christmas card -- May you never have to chalk it up! Date: early 20th century

Background imageOwing Collection: Spain and Portugal - Pena Castle

Spain and Portugal - Pena Castle - Arched doorway, towers either side.. Part of Box 149 Boswell collection - Portugal and Spain

Background imageOwing Collection: Fleet Laid Up / Gen Strike

Fleet Laid Up / Gen Strike
Fishing trawlers and liners laid up at the Fleetwood docks, owing to shortage of coal due to the General Strike Date: 1926

Background imageOwing Collection: Commonwealth CA-7 Wirraway - a wartime Australian basic

Commonwealth CA-7 Wirraway - a wartime Australian basic trainer owing much to the North American T-6 Texan

Background imageOwing Collection: Subsidance Work, Northwich, England

Subsidance Work, Northwich, England
Subsidance Work, Northwich, Cheshire, England. Caption: Street Lifting and Shoplifting in Northwich Owing to Subsidence. Date: 1910s

Background imageOwing Collection: Suffragette Window Smashing Bow Street

Suffragette Window Smashing Bow Street
This shows a large queue of people, surrounded by police, waiting to enter Bow Street Magistrates Court. Captioned on reverse, Window Smashing Continued

Background imageOwing Collection: Cutting the Crop

Cutting the Crop
A farmer in his tractor, cutting a crop of oats and peas, the crop having badly fallen owing to the weight of the pea harvest. Date: early 1950s

Background imageOwing Collection: Birth Venus 1875 Oil canvas 41 3 / 4 x 71 7 / 8 106 182. 6 cm

Birth Venus 1875 Oil canvas 41 3 / 4 x 71 7 / 8 106 182. 6 cm
Artokoloro

Background imageOwing Collection: Belonging to a Country Corps, which Owing to the Distance and Railway Facilities

Belonging to a Country Corps, which Owing to the Distance and Railway Facilities has to Start Betimes for the Review, I Rise and Shave as the Stable Clock Strikes I A.M. 1888 Engraving

Background imageOwing Collection: Grinding needle points, Redditch, England. Grindstone driven by water or steam. Well paid

Grinding needle points, Redditch, England. Grindstone driven by water or steam. Well paid, but lives of grinders short owing to inhalation of dust from grinding. Woodcut c1830

Background imageOwing Collection: Belonging to a Country Corps, which Owing to the Distance and Railway Facilities

Belonging to a Country Corps, which Owing to the Distance and Railway Facilities has to Start Betimes for the Review, I Rise and Shave as the Stable Clock Strikes I A.M. 1888 Engraving

Background imageOwing Collection: Hiding from bills and debt

Hiding from bills and debt
A nursry verse wtih a grown up curse! The homeowner hides as various men he owes bills to come a knocking. Date: 1928- 1929

Background imageOwing Collection: Viennese Resraurant

Viennese Resraurant
Owing to the high price of electricity in Vienna, Austria, consumers have gone on stike, dining out in restaurants with candles burning from bottles! Date: 1933

Background imageOwing Collection: Welsh Potato Sacks

Welsh Potato Sacks
Owing to the mild, wet winters in Rhossili, in the Gower Penninsula, Glamorgan, Wales, this district is noted for its new potatoes. Here the men weigh and sack the potatoes. Date: 1950s

Background imageOwing Collection: Military tailor and in family in Bethnal Green

Military tailor and in family in Bethnal Green
This is a room occupied by a military tailor and his family at No. 10 Hollybush Place in Bethnal Green in the East End of London

Background imageOwing Collection: The Sultan of Morocco, 1906

The Sultan of Morocco, 1906
Photograph showing the Sultan of Morocco wearing a Russian uniform, 1906. Owing to a prejudice against foreigners, common in Morocco at this time

Background imageOwing Collection: Pay Day on Naval Ship

Pay Day on Naval Ship
Pay day on the Royal Sovereign - each man in turn doffs his cap to receive whats owing to him

Background imageOwing Collection: Tree-Creeper (Morris)

Tree-Creeper (Morris)
(Certhia familiaris) Although tolerably numerous, it is not very frequently observed, owing to its small size, modest colours, and its quickness

Background imageOwing Collection: Building a By-Pass

Building a By-Pass
The sign reads By-Pass work suspended, owing to National Economy requirements, presumably due to the British Depression. Curiously, these men are still at work

Background imageOwing Collection: Harvesting in India - 1

Harvesting in India - 1
INDIA - Primitive methods are still in use. The reaping hook has not been superseded by modern harvesting machines, owing to the multitudes of penny-a-day laborers

Background imageOwing Collection: Letter of Attestment

Letter of Attestment
authorising David Fraser, Messenger at Arms, to seize property of 4 members of the Stewart family, to the value of L500, owing to Francis Fraser, trader of Edinburgh


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"Owing to the Legacy of Jockey Fred Archer: A Journey Through Time" Step into a captivating journey through time, where debts and legacies intertwine. Discover the untold stories behind historical moments that shaped our world. Victoria/Camperdown 2 - Unveiling the Triumph: Witness the exhilarating race where Victoria emerged victorious, owing her success to sheer determination and unwavering spirit. The Pied Piper of Hamelin - A Melody of Obligations: Delve into the enchanting tale as we explore how one man's debt led him down a path filled with unforeseen consequences. Owing to Extreme Pressure I am Unable to Write More (Colour Litho) - An Artistic Expression: Experience an artist's struggle captured in vibrant hues, reflecting the weight of obligations that hinder creativity. Interior of St Augustine's Church, Port Elizabeth (B/W Photo) - The Debt We Owe Our Faith: Marvel at the timeless beauty of this sacred space, reminding us of our indebtedness towards spirituality and community. St John's River, Old Jetty and Warehouses (B/W Photo) - Trading on Trust: Explore how commerce thrived along these shores, driven by promises made and debts repaid within these historic warehouses. State of Massachusetts Bay Promissory Note Engraved by Paul Revere (1735-1818) - Honoring Financial Commitments: Uncover the significance behind this remarkable artifact engraved by a legendary figure. It symbolizes trustworthiness in fulfilling financial obligations even during challenging times. Early Struggles 1858 – Rising Above Adversity: Peer into history as we unveil tales from individuals who overcame immense struggles through perseverance and resilience. Their triumphs owe much to their indomitable spirits. Bloemfontein Dutch Reformed Church (B/W Photo) – A Testament to Unity & Devotion.