Parr Collection

Defenders of the Empire - British Army, Navy and Airforce with the King at the fore. Date: 1924

King Henry VIII & Wives
KING HENRY VIII Portrait of the King of England with all his wives SEYMOUR/CLEVES/HOWARD HENRY VIII PARR/ARAGON/BOLEYN

Painting of the Lusitania
A framed painting by B Parr, dated 1919, of the SS Lusitania, a passenger ship which was torpedoed without warning by a German U-boat in May 1915

King Henry VIII and his three wife and children
King Henry VIII (1491 - 1547), England Royalty, reigned (1509 1547) with three of his wifes and children. (Left to right) wives Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Catherine Parr, children Princess Elizabeth

A Selection of Fish
An assortment of fish: 1. sharp-nosed eel, 2. blunt-nosed eel, 3. burbot, 4. lamprey, 5. lampern, 6. chub, 7. perch, 8. roach, 9. bream, 10. rudd, 11. Prussian carp, 12. Crucian carp, 13. tench, 14

King Henry Viii Of England And His Six Wives. From Top Centre And Clockwise Anne Of Cleves, Catherine Howard, Anne Boleyn, Catherine Of Aragon, Catherine Parr And Jane Seymour

CATHERINE PARR 1512-1548
CATHERINE PARR Sixth wife of Henry VIII of England, married in 1543

Old Parr, 17th century, (1912). Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
Old Parr, 17th century, (1912). Portrait of Englishman Thomas Parr who supposedly lived for 152 years. A print of Peter Paul Rubens painting

Monument of William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke, in old St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1656. Tomb of the Earl of Pembroke and his wife, Anne Parr

George Parr, English cricketer, circa 1845
Illustration of George Parr (1826-1891), the cricketer who represented Nottinghamshire, Surrey, Sussex, Kent and the MCC between 1844 and 1870

Catherine Parr
CATHERINE PARR queen of Henry VIII with her autograph

Portrait of Katherine Parr (1512-1548), Queen of England and Ireland , 1547. Creator: Master John (active 1544-1545)
Portrait of Katherine Parr (1512-1548), Queen of England and Ireland , 1547. Private Collection

View of the Trinity College Library in Dublin, 1753. Creators: Fabr. Parr, James Mason
View of the Trinity College Library in Dublin, 1753

View of the Upper Castle Yard of Dublin Castle, 1752-1753. Creator: Fabr. Parr
View of the Upper Castle Yard of Dublin Castle, 1752-1753

View of the House of Parliament on College Green Square in Dublin, 1753. Creators: Fabr. Parr, James Mason
View of the House of Parliament on College Green Square in Dublin , 1753

View of the Rotunda in London's Ranelagh Gardens with a masquerade ball on the occasion... 1751. Creator: Fabr
View of the Rotunda in London's Ranelagh Gardens with a masquerade ball on the occasion of the birthday of the Prince of Wales on 24 May 1751, 1751-1753

View of the Foundling Hospital in London, 1751. Creators: Robert Sayer, Fabr. Parr
View of the Foundling Hospital in London, 1751

View of Kensington Palace in London, 1751. Creator: Fabr. Parr
View of Kensington Palace in London, 1751

View of Kensington Palace in London, 1751. Creator: Fabr. Parr
View of Kensington Palace in London, 1751

View of Hampton Court Palace in London, 1751. Creator: Fabr. Parr
View of Hampton Court Palace in London, 1751

View of Westminster Bridge over the River Thames in London, viewed from the north, 1751. Creator: Fabr. Parr
View of Westminster Bridge over the River Thames in London, viewed from the north, 1751. In the background on the right Westminster Abbey

View of Westminster Bridge over the River Thames in London, viewed from the north, 1751. Creator: Fabr. Parr
View of Westminster Bridge over the River Thames in London, viewed from the north, 1751. A south view of Westminster Bridge'. The bridge was designed by Charles Labelye

View of Westminster Bridge over the River Thames in London, viewed from the north, 1751. Creator: Fabr. Parr
View of Westminster Bridge over the River Thames in London, viewed from the north, 1751. In the background on the right Westminster Abbey

Hugh Scanlon, British trade union leader
Hugh Parr Scanlon, Baron Scanlon (1913-2004), British trade union leader. Seen here giving a speech at a conference. Barbara Castle can be seen in the background on the left. Date: circa 1970s

Parrs Bank Limited, Birmingham, West Midlands
Parrs Bank Limited, 34 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands. Date: circa 1904

St Mary s, Luddenden Foot (engraving)
6018801 St Mary s, Luddenden Foot (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Mary s, Luddenden Foot)

Old Parr When Young, 1820 (pencil on laid paper)
5854528 Old Parr When Young, 1820 (pencil on laid paper) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 28.4x16.5 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Portrait of Mrs Parr(?), sister of Mrs John Sell Cotman
3964143 Portrait of Mrs Parr(?), sister of Mrs John Sell Cotman, Called Portrait of Mrs Js Cotman, c.1815 (graphite & chalk on paper) by Cotman

Freshwater fish (coloured engraving)
1090891 Freshwater fish (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Freshwater fish)

Sudeley Chapel, Sudeley Castle, Gloucestershire, England, which contains the tomb of Catherine Parr (c. 1512 - 1548), the 6th wife and Queen of King Henry VIII. Date: 15th century

St. Helens WA9 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of St. Helens WA9 3

Atlantic salmon - Grilse, Smolt and Parr, 1887, (1946). Creator: Unknown
Atlantic salmon - Grilse, Smolt and Parr, 1887, (1946). At different points in their maturation and life cycle, Atlantic salmon are known as parr, smolt, grilse, grilt, kelt, slink

Henry wooing Catherine Parr, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Henry wooing Catherine Parr, 1897. An obese King Henry VIII kneels and takes the hand of Catherine Parr. (Henry and Catherine, his sixth and last wife, were married from 1543 until his death in 1548)

The Jubilee Ball at Ranelagh Gardens, April 26th, 1749, (1920). Artist: Nathaniel Parr
The Jubilee Ball at Ranelagh Gardens, April 26th, 1749, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

Windsor Castle, Berkshire, 1751. Artist: Nathaniel Parr
Windsor Castle, Berkshire, 1751. View of the castle with a figure fishing on the bank in the foreground. Swans and boats can be seen on the river

Leicester Square, Westminster, London, c1740. Perspective view with figures and carriages

St Jamess Park, Westminster, London, c1735. Artist: Nathaniel Parr
St Jamess Park, Westminster, London, c1735. View of the Mall in St Jamess Park, with figures walking and dogs playing

View of London and the River Thames from under Westmister Bridge, 1747. Showing the Lambeth shore to the right and the Thames, from below an arch in Westminster Bridge, whilst under construction

Constructional drawing of a coach with six overlapping portions of details and notes, 1785

Guilford Street, St Pancras, London, 1753. Artist: Nathaniel Parr
View of the Foundling Hospital with figures outside, St Pancras, London, 1753

Jubilee Venetian masquerade ball in Ranelagh Gardens, Chelsea, London, 1749. Artist
Jubilee Venetian masquerade ball in Ranelagh Gardens, Chelsea, London, 1749. People in fancy dress for a masquerade ball; some are dressed as monks and nuns, sultans or cossacks

St Pauls Cathedral (new) exterior, c1750. Artist: Nathaniel Parr
South Prospect of St Pauls Cathedral, London, c1750

Westminster Bridge, 1747. Artist: Samuel Wale
North prospect of Westminster Bridge, London, 1747; with boats including company barges on the River Thames. Also including a description and a key to the main buildings

The Lottery, 1751. Artist: Nathaniel Parr
Les divertissements de la lotterie, 1751; six views concerned with the lottery. Framed in ornamental borders, embodying head of Fate, and cornucopeas overflowing with fruit and with smoke

Katherine Parr, sixth wife and Queen of Henry VIII, (1825). Portrait of Katherine (1512-1548) as a widow. The last of Henrys six wives, she outlived the king by a year and a half

William Parr, Marquess of Northampton, c1538-1542 (1945). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
William Parr, Marquess of Northampton, c1538-1542 (1945). William Parr, 1st Marquess of Northampton, 1st Earl of Essex and 1st Baron Parr, KG (1513- 1571) was brother of the Queen consort

The Nottingham and the Mars, c1750. Artist: Remigius Parr
The Nottingham and the Mars, c1750. HMS Nottingham captured the French warship Mars, which was returning to French from the unsuccessful Duc d Anville expedition to North America, on 11 October 1746

View of Mountains called Sierra Leone & Houses at Sierra Leone, c18th century. Artist: N Parr
View of Mountains called Sierra Leone & Houses at Sierra Leone, c18th century

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"Parr: A Tapestry of History and Legacy" Step into the captivating world of Parr, where history intertwines with artistry and resilience. From the tumultuous reign of King Henry VIII to the valiant defenders of the British Empire, this enigmatic word holds a multitude of stories. Intriguingly, Parr brings forth images of King Henry VIII and his three wives and children. The echoes of their turbulent relationships reverberate through time, reminding us of power struggles and love lost. Their lives were a tapestry woven with passion, betrayal, and political intrigue. It also evokes thoughts of the Defenders of the Empire - brave men serving in the British Army, Navy, and Airforce. Through their unwavering dedication to protect their homeland's shores from threats both near and far, they embody courage personified. Within this rich tapestry lies Catherine Parr herself - a woman ahead of her time. Her intelligence shone brightly as she navigated through treacherous waters as Queen Consort to King Henry VIII. She was not just another wife; she was an influential figure who championed education for women during an era when it was frowned upon. The mention of William Herbert's monument in old St Pauls Cathedral reminds us that even in death, legacies endure. This grand structure stands tall amidst London's bustling streets—honoring those who left indelible marks on society. As we delve deeper into history's embrace, we encounter George Parr—an English cricketer whose skills graced cricket fields circa 1845. His name resonates with sportsmanship and excellence—a testament to England's enduring love affair with this beloved game. But let us not forget Hugh Scanlon—the trade union leader whose tireless efforts fought for workers' rights in Britain. He stood firm against injustice while advocating for fair wages—a true embodiment of strength amidst adversity. Lastly, Old Parr emerges from centuries past—an enigmatic figure immortalized by Peter Paul Rubens.