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Parry Collection

"Parry: Mastering the Art of Fencing Through Centuries" Step into the world of fencing, where skill and strategy meet in a clash of blades

Background imageParry Collection: Alabaster statue of Queen Elizabeth I, 16th century

Alabaster statue of Queen Elizabeth I, 16th century
Alabaster statue of Queen Elizabeth I, on the tomb of Blanche Parry, her maid-of-honour, in Bacton Church in Herefordshire

Background imageParry Collection: Positions in fencing (litho)

Positions in fencing (litho)
6013751 Positions in fencing (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Positions in fencing)

Background imageParry Collection: Ch Parry / Hodgson / Cassell

Ch Parry / Hodgson / Cassell
CHARLES HUBERT PARRY English composer and director of the Royal College of Music Date: 1848 - 1918

Background imageParry Collection: Gentlemen fencers lunging and parrying, 18th century

Gentlemen fencers lunging and parrying, 18th century
Gentlemen fencers lunging (coup de quarte dans les armes) and parrying (parade de quarte), 18th century. Copperplate engraving by D Jenkins after an illustration from life by J. Roberts from Mr. J

Background imageParry Collection: Photo Portrait, Parry

Photo Portrait, Parry
CHARLES HUBERT PARRY English composer, born in Bournemouth. Became Director of the Royal College of Music in 1895. Date: 1848 - 1918

Background imageParry Collection: Admiral of the Fleet Sir Provo William Parry Wallis, from The Strand Magazine

Admiral of the Fleet Sir Provo William Parry Wallis, from The Strand Magazine, Vol I January to June, 1891 (engraving)
3432567 Admiral of the Fleet Sir Provo William Parry Wallis, from The Strand Magazine, Vol I January to June, 1891 (engraving) by English School

Background imageParry Collection: 'Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme', by the late C. R. Leslie...South Kensington Museum, 1864

"Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme", by the late C. R. Leslie...South Kensington Museum, 1864. Creator: W Thomas
"Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme", by the late C. R. Leslie, R.A., in the Sheepshanks Collection, South Kensington Museum, 1864. Engraving of a painting

Background imageParry Collection: H.M.'s Torpedo Boat Destroyer Viper, c1900. Creator: Marguerite Jacob

H.M.'s Torpedo Boat Destroyer Viper, c1900. Creator: Marguerite Jacob
H.M.'s Torpedo Boat Destroyer Viper, c1900. Engraving after a photograph. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

Background imageParry Collection: Portrait of the Composer Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry (1848-1918)

Portrait of the Composer Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry (1848-1918). Creator: Photo studio Lafayette, London
Portrait of the Composer Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry (1848-1918). Private Collection

Background imageParry Collection: Portrait of the Composer Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry (1848-1918)

Portrait of the Composer Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry (1848-1918). Creator: Photo studio Lafayette, London
Portrait of the Composer Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry (1848-1918). Private Collection

Background imageParry Collection: Fencing in colours

Fencing in colours
Herman van der Walt

Background imageParry Collection: Hieroglyphic Letter Written By George Cruikshank To Mr. Parry. George Cruikshank, 1792

Hieroglyphic Letter Written By George Cruikshank To Mr. Parry. George Cruikshank, 1792

Background imageParry Collection: Song thrush British Birds Watercolour painting

Song thrush British Birds Watercolour painting
Song, thrush, British, Birds, Watercolour, painting, David, Parry, 12022079

Background imageParry Collection: Robins British Birds Watercolour painting David

Robins British Birds Watercolour painting David
Robins, British, Birds, Watercolour, painting, David, Parry, 12022077

Background imageParry Collection: Stoats

Stoats by David Parry

Background imageParry Collection: Dark Green Fritillary butterflies

Dark Green Fritillary butterflies by David Parry

Background imageParry Collection: Great Crested and Common or Smooth Newts

Great Crested and Common or Smooth Newts by David Parry

Background imageParry Collection: Mole

Mole by David Parry

Background imageParry Collection: Common Lizard and Grass Snake

Common Lizard and Grass Snake by David Parry

Background imageParry Collection: Common Frog and Common Toad

Common Frog and Common Toad by David Parry

Background imageParry Collection: Grey Squirrels

Grey Squirrels by David Parry

Background imageParry Collection: Orange Tip butterflies on Campion

Orange Tip butterflies on Campion by David Parry

Background imageParry Collection: Red Admiral butterflies on bramble flowers

Red Admiral butterflies on bramble flowers by David Parry

Background imageParry Collection: Brown Hares

Brown Hares by David Parry

Background imageParry Collection: Dormice

Dormice by David Parry

Background imageParry Collection: Swallowtail butterflies and Yellow Flags

Swallowtail butterflies and Yellow Flags by David Parry

Background imageParry Collection: Painted Lady butterflies on Buddleia

Painted Lady butterflies on Buddleia by David Parry

Background imageParry Collection: Purple Emperor butterflies on Oak

Purple Emperor butterflies on Oak by David Parry

Background imageParry Collection: Clouded Yellow butterflies on Clover

Clouded Yellow butterflies on Clover by David Parry

Background imageParry Collection: Common Blue butterflies

Common Blue butterflies by David Parry

Background imageParry Collection: Weasels

Weasels by David Parry

Background imageParry Collection: Water Voles

Water Voles by David Parry

Background imageParry Collection: Peacock butterflies on Rose Bay Willow Herb Butterflies

Peacock butterflies on Rose Bay Willow Herb Butterflies
Peacock, butterflies, on, Rose, Bay, Willow, Herb, Butterflies, Watercolour, painting, David, Parry, 12022054

Background imageParry Collection: Small Tortoiseshell butterflies on Marjoram

Small Tortoiseshell butterflies on Marjoram by David Parry

Background imageParry Collection: Brimstone butterflies on Primroses

Brimstone butterflies on Primroses by David Parry

Background imageParry Collection: Marbled White butterflies on Scabious

Marbled White butterflies on Scabious by David Parry

Background imageParry Collection: Kestrel

Kestrel by David Parry

Background imageParry Collection: Puffins

Puffins by David Parry

Background imageParry Collection: Great Spotted Woodpecker

Great Spotted Woodpecker by David Parry

Background imageParry Collection: Blackbird

Blackbird by David Parry

Background imageParry Collection: Oystercatchers British Birds Watercolour painting

Oystercatchers British Birds Watercolour painting
Oystercatchers, British, Birds, Watercolour, painting, David, Parry, 12022045

Background imageParry Collection: Barn Owl British Birds Watercolour painting David

Barn Owl British Birds Watercolour painting David
Barn, Owl, British, Birds, Watercolour, painting, David, Parry, 12022044

Background imageParry Collection: Mute Swan and cygnets

Mute Swan and cygnets by David Parry

Background imageParry Collection: Cormorants British Birds Watercolour painting

Cormorants British Birds Watercolour painting
Cormorants, British, Birds, Watercolour, painting, David, Parry, 12022042

Background imageParry Collection: Great Tit and young

Great Tit and young by David Parry

Background imageParry Collection: Shelduck and young

Shelduck and young by David Parry

Background imageParry Collection: Great Crested Grebes

Great Crested Grebes by David Parry

Background imageParry Collection: Swallows British Birds Watercolour painting David

Swallows British Birds Watercolour painting David
Swallows, British, Birds, Watercolour, painting, David, Parry, 12022038



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"Parry: Mastering the Art of Fencing Through Centuries" Step into the world of fencing, where skill and strategy meet in a clash of blades. The name Parry echoes through history, intertwined with legends and masters of this noble sport. From Ch Parry to Hodgson and Cassell, these names have left an indelible mark on the art of parrying. Lithographs depicting gentlemen fencers lunging and parrying in the 18th century transport us back to a time when honor was defended with every move. Even Queen Elizabeth I herself is immortalized in an alabaster statue from the 16th century, her regal presence embodying grace under pressure as she gracefully parries any threat that comes her way. A photo portrait captures a modern-day Parry, their focused gaze revealing years of dedication to perfecting their technique. Fencing attire adorned with vibrant colors adds flair to this age-old tradition, reminding us that even amidst competition, elegance prevails. Delve deeper into history as we uncover a hieroglyphic letter written by George Cruikshank to Mr. Parry in 1792. This exchange reveals not only the intellectual pursuit behind fencing but also its ability to transcend borders and languages. Beyond fencing lies another passion - football. The Welsh International Association Football Team proudly carries the name Parry on their jerseys as they strive for victory on the pitch. Just like in fencing, teamwork and quick reflexes are essential for success. Nature too finds its place among our exploration of "parry. " A song thrush serenades us with its melodious tunes while British birds like robins flit about gracefully displaying their own unique form of defense against predators. Stoats dart across fields with agility akin to expert fencers while dark green fritillary butterflies dance delicately through meadows - nature's own interpretation of parrying threats away. In all these realms, the essence remains constant.