Petty Collection

Filming Scott of the Antarctic, with John Mills as Captain Scott RN, James Robertson Justice as Petty Officer Taff Evans, and Kenneth Moore as Lieutenant Evans

A Kick At The Broad Bottoms! I. e. Emancipation Of All The Talents
A Kick At The Broad Bottoms! I.e. Emancipation Of All The Talents, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Engraver, [london], 1807, King George Iii, His Face Hidden By A Pillar

Frank Rutter (Petty) 1972 Senior Manx Grand Prix

Jack Higham (Petty) 1972 Senior Manx Grand Prix

The division of the robbery, at the Court of St. James, London, after a work by Isaac Cruikshank, 1796
1000899 The division of the robbery, at the Court of St. James, London, after a work by Isaac Cruikshank, 1796. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Maud Evelyn Petty-Fitzmaurice, Marchioness of Lansdowne, nee Lady Maud Evelyn Hamilton (litho)
3252840 Maud Evelyn Petty-Fitzmaurice, Marchioness of Lansdowne, nee Lady Maud Evelyn Hamilton (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maud Evelyn Petty-Fitzmaurice, Marchioness of Lansdowne)

The division of the robbery. In St. Giles, London criminal district, after a work by Isaac Cruikshank, 1796
1000898 The division of the robbery. In St. Giles, London criminal district, after a work by Isaac Cruikshank, 1796. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard

Petty Officer Matthew Curran, Irish boxer
Petty Officer Matthew Curran (1882-1938), nicknamed Nutty Curran, Irish heavyweight boxer. Date: circa 1910s

Fall / Weimaraner / 1956
STRAWBRIDGE DUKE OF MONKSWAY Owned by Petty. Date: 1956

Petty - Lord Wycombe

Petty Officer Evans, at the Antarctic

WW2 Yeoman Signaller And Celebrating Sailor
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a Royal Navy petty officer yeoman signaller, looking through his telescope

WW2 Royal Navy Petty Officer And Lookout
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a look-out watching all directions from his crow's nest

Peggy Sue, by Buddy Holly, 78prm record label
Peggy Sue, by Buddy Holly, 78rpm record label Date: circa 1957

Gordon Harker
Actor Gordon Harker (1885-1967) had a prolific film and stage career. Here he is being celebrated for his portrayal of Cockney characters. Date: circa 1932

A party at Cafe de Paris
Lord Lansdowne (1912-1999), the Hon Deborah Mitford (1920-2014) and the Hon Veronica Fraser (1920-2005) at the Cafe de Paris. Date: 1939

Who wants any petty calculations fit for any young man just setting up in business (coloured engraving)
583814 Who wants any petty calculations fit for any young man just setting up in business (coloured engraving) by English School

Comic postcard, Man and woman in office Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man asleep on the beach, dreaming of all the office work he isn t having to do Date: 20th century

Lansdowne House
A view of Lansdowne House to the south of Berkeley Square, London was designed by Robert Adam as a house for John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute but in 1763 he sold it (one year into its building)

Van Duns almshouses in Petty France. Cornelius Van Dun was a oldier and philanthropist. Date: 1875

John Miltons house
A pretty garden-house in Petty France, Westminster. Milton lived there until the Restoration. Later it became No. 19 York Street, belonged to Jeremy Bentham

Cornelius Van Duns almshouses in Petty France
Van Duns almshouses in Petty France, with his mural monument in St. Margarets Church, Westminster. View of Elizabethen timber frame almshouse for 20 poor widows and portrait of Cornelius Van Dun

Rosamonds Pond, St. James Park, circa 1758 (filled up in 1770). Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries from his J.T

What do you mean these people are going to get on as well
CHT177455 What do you mean these people are going to get on as well? caricature from Les Metamorphoses du Jour series, reprinted in 1854 (coloured engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard)

Punishment for Light Crimes, China, c. 1880 (b / w photo)
498543 Punishment for Light Crimes, China, c.1880 (b/w photo) by Saunders, William (1832-1892); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punishment device called a cangue. ); British, out of copyright

Green spurge, Euphorbia esula, and petty spurge, Euphorbia peplus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

The Quarterly Inspection on Board HM Training-Ship "Boscawen"(engraving)
1061036 The Quarterly Inspection on Board HM Training-Ship " Boscawen" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chinese Punishment, c. 1867-72 (b / w photo)
473731 Chinese Punishment, c.1867-72 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cangue or collar of wood is one of the lighter punishments of China inflicted for)

Cabinet of "All the Talents"(engraving)
655372 Cabinet of " All the Talents" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cabinet of " All the Talents." Earl Fitzwilliam)

Edmond G. Petty-Fitzmaurice, Vanity Fair, Spy
EDMOND GEORGE PETTY-FITZMAURICE, 1st Baron Fitzmaurice (1846-1935) Lord Edmond FitzMaurice from 1863 to 1906. British Liberal politician and Member of Parliament for Calne from 1868 to 1885

FALL / WEIMARANER / 1956
STRAWBRIDGE DUKE OF MONKSWAY Owned by Petty. Date: 1956

Petty Officer at Wheel
A 2nd class Petty Officer at the ships wheel. Date: circa 1890

Miltons house & burial place
The back of John Miltons house at 19 York Street (Petty France), where he lived until the Restoration, and his burial place at St Giles church without Cripplegate. Date: 19th century

William Fitz-Maurice Petty, First Marquis of Lansdowne, c1766, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of Irish-born British Whig statesman William Petty

Malagrida driving post, 1792. Artist: James Gillray
Malagrida driving post, 1792. A carriage driving at a gallop down St Jamess Street, London, towards the gateway of St Jamess Palace

Derrick Holliland (Petty) 2009 Classic TT
Derrick Holliland (Petty) at Braddan Bridge: 2009 Classic TT

Chris Howitt (Petty) 2009 Classic TT
Chris Howitt (Petty) at Braddan Bridge: 2009 Classic TT

The bay window, Boodles Club, London, c1900 (1901). Boodles is a London gentlemens club founded in 1762 by Lord Shelburne, later Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Lord Shelburne, 18th century British Whig statesman, c1880. William Petty (1737-1805), 2nd Earl of Shelburne agreed to accept the office of Home Secretary in Lord Rockinghams government in 1782

Sir William Petty, 17th century English economist, scientist and philosopher, (c1850). Petty (1623-1687) is regarded as the founder of the philosophy of laissez-faire economic policy

William Petty, 1st Marquess of Lansdowne, British Whig statesman, (1832). Artist: H Robinson
William Petty, 1st Marquess of Lansdowne, British Whig statesman, (1832). Portrait of Petty (1737-1805) in ermine robes

Lord Lansdowne, Viceroy of India
Henry Charles Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne, (1845-1927), British politician and Irish peer. Probably at the time he served as Viceroy and Governor-General of India (1888-1894)

The Shoplifter Detected, After John Collett, 1787. A Woman Caught Shoplifting Is Found To Have Lace Hidden Under Her Skirts

Petty Officer Ernest Herbert Pitcher Vc, 1888 A

Robert Falcon Scotts Party At The South Pole, 18 January 1912, During The Terra Nova Expedition. Left To Right Standing, Edward Adrian Wilson, Uncle Bill, 1872

Henry Fitzmaurice Petty Marquis Of Lansdowne 1780 To 1863 Engraved By H Cook After Sir T Lawrence From The Book National Portrait Gallery Volume Iii Published C 1835

Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, Marquis Of Lansdowne. 1780-1863. Engraved By D. J. Pound From A Photograph By Mayall
Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, Marquis Of Lansdowne. 1780-1863. Engraved By D.J.Pound From A Photograph By Mayall. From The Book The Drawing-Room Of Eminent Personages Volume 2. Published In London 1860

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"Petty: A Journey Through Time and Talent" Step into the world of Petty, where history intertwines with talent and adventure. From Jack Higham's thrilling victory at the 1972 Senior Manx Grand Prix to capturing Scott of the Antarctic on film, it has left an indelible mark. Frank Rutter's triumph at the same race in 1972 showcases the unwavering determination that defines a true champion. "A Kick At The Broad Bottoms. I. e. Emancipation Of All The Talents" echoes their spirit, celebrating liberation through skill and ability. In times of war, Petty stood strong as nine wartime silhouettes emerged from darkness. The bravery of WW2 heroes like Petty Officer Evans in Antarctica or the valiant Yeoman Signaller serving their country is truly commendable. The aristocracy also found its place within Petty's realm. The 5th Marquis of Lansdowne, known as Lord Wycombe to some, added his touch to this captivating narrative. His presence elevated every scene he graced. But it wasn't all serious business for Petty; there were moments of joy too. Celebrating sailors during WW2 brought laughter amidst chaos while Peggy Sue played on Buddy Holly's iconic 78rpm record label filled hearts with nostalgia. Gordon Harker adds another layer to this tale – his charismatic performances captivated audiences worldwide. He exemplified how even a seemingly small role can leave an everlasting impact on our memories. Through these glimpses into history, we see that being petty isn't always negative; it can be a testament to resilience and passion for one's craft. So let us celebrate these remarkable individuals who embraced their talents wholeheartedly and left an enduring legacy for generations to come.