Rodney Collection

HMS Rodney, British battleship. Date: circa 1930

Naval Battle 1782
Off St Lucia, West Indies, Rodney attacks de Grasses fleet and breaks the French line, resulting in a fine victory

1935 Kings Silver Jubilee Fleet Review
A panoramic view showing the berthing arrangements made for the Review of the Fleet at Spithead by King George V to celebrate his Silver Jubilee

Nicholas Lyndhurst (left) and David Jason who all appear in the BBC TV comedy series " Only Fools and Horses". 14th February 1985

Bulldog / Rodney Stone /
RODNEY STONE English and American champion in 1907, this dog was bred by Mr Walter Jefferies by John of the Funnels (father) and Lucy Loo (mother)

Battle of the Saints, 1782 (line engraving)
1579730 Battle of the Saints, 1782 (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the Battle of the Saints. Rodney in the Formidable vlose to Windward of the Ville de Paris. Engraved by P. Mazell)

Actors Buster Merryfield, David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst, who all star together in the smash TV comedy series Only Fools And Horses, February 1985

Actors Nicholas Lyndhurst and David Jason, stars of tv programme Only Fools and Horses, on location in USA, episode Miami Twice, November 1991

Royal Navy, HMS Rodney items
MILITARIA, ROYAL NAVY: HMS Rodney items, rum measure, copper ashtray, caddy spoon, oval dish, sweetheart pendant, Vesta case and good luck horseshoe, framed

Admiral Rodney defeats French navy, Battle of the Saintes
Admiral Rodney defeats the French navy, Battle of the Saintes (Dominica), American War of Independence, 9-12 April 1782 Date: 1782

Rodney Gypsy Smith MBE, evangelist, early 1900s

Royal Navy memorabilia, HMS Rodney
ROYAL NAVY: HMS Rodney rum measure, copper ashtray, caddy spoon, oval dish, sweetheart pendant, Vesta case and good luck horseshoe, framed

H. M. S. Rodney, naval ships
H.M.S. Rodney, naval ships by A. F. D. Bannister. 1937. Date: 1937

Rodney Blake Australia Rugby Union Wales V Australia Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales 04 November 2006 Date: 04 November 2006

Gareth Thomas Leaves Rodney So Oialo Wales V New Zealand Wales V New Zealand Millenium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales 05 November 2005 Date: 05 November 2005

Rodney So Oialo & Stephen Jones Wales V New Zealand Wales V New Zealand Millennium Stadium Cardiff, Wales 05 November 2005 Date: 05 November 2005

Rodney So Oialo New Zealand Rugby Union Commonwealth Games 2002 City Of Manchester Stadium, Manchester 03 August 2002 Date: 03 August 2002

Rodney Pampling Sweden The Open, Royal Liverpool G.C, Hoylake Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake 23 July 2006 Date: 23 July 2006

Ginger Fox Ridden By Rodney Farrent 27 November 1997 Date: 27 November 1997

Princeful Ridden By Rodney Farrent 20 March 1998 Date: 20 March 1998

Rodney Farrant & Queen Mother Queen Mothers Champion Chase 09 April 1997 Date: 09 April 1997

Rodney Farrant(Marthas Son) Wins Queen Mothers Cham, Chase 09 April 1997 Date: 09 April 1997

Rodney Lappin Jockey 23 March 2000 Date: 23 March 2000

Rodney Farrant Jockey 16 January 1996 Date: 16 January 1996

The Naval Mobilisation, Big Gun and Torpedo Practice on Board H Ms "Hero"and "Rodney"(engraving)
1041826 The Naval Mobilisation, Big Gun and Torpedo Practice on Board H Ms " Hero" and " Rodney" (engraving) by Nash

The Late Rear-Admiral J C Byng (engraving)
1050800 The Late Rear-Admiral J C Byng (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Rear-Admiral J C Byng)

Departure of the Grand Duke Constantine of Russia, from Plymouth (engraving)
1101590 Departure of the Grand Duke Constantine of Russia, from Plymouth (engraving) by Condy, Nicholas Matthews (1816-51) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

HMS "Gibraltar"(chromolitho)
2790858 HMS " Gibraltar" (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Gibraltar." Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards)

Rodney Marsh - Australian Cricketer Date: 1970s - 1980s

The Royal Navy fleet off Greenock from the golf course. From left to right: Royal Sovereign, Rodney, Courageous, and Nelson

The Reserve Fleet exercising their Search-Lights at Torbay (litho)
1042850 The Reserve Fleet exercising their Search-Lights at Torbay (litho) by Maud, William T. (1865-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reserve Fleet exercising their Search-Lights at Torbay)

The Naval Manoeuvres of 1893, Incidents during the Operation (engraving)
1063427 The Naval Manoeuvres of 1893, Incidents during the Operation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres of 1893)

The War with Russia, Landing of the Allied Expedition in Kalamita Bay (engraving)
1607995 The War with Russia, Landing of the Allied Expedition in Kalamita Bay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War with Russia)

Admiral Lord Rodney, c. 1768 (oil on canvas)
450280 Admiral Lord Rodney, c.1768 (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 88.9x71.1 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; (add.info.: George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney, KB (bap)

The Bombardment of Odessa (engraving)
1619012 The Bombardment of Odessa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bombardment of Odessa. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 May 1854)

The Commencement of the Naval Manoeuvres, the "A"Squadron cruising off the Lizard (litho)
1062777 The Commencement of the Naval Manoeuvres, the " A" Squadron cruising off the Lizard (litho) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Naval Manoeuvres, the Engagement off Ushant (engraving)
1046906 The Naval Manoeuvres, the Engagement off Ushant (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres, the Engagement off Ushant)

The Queens Navy in 1887 (engraving)
1046433 The Queens Navy in 1887 (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Navy in 1887)

The British Mediterranean Fleet rounding Cape Kara, Gulf of Salonica, 5 November (engraving)
1100442 The British Mediterranean Fleet rounding Cape Kara, Gulf of Salonica, 5 November (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Naval Review (engraving)
1608765 The Naval Review (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Review. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 May 1856)

Sebastopol, First Days Attack by the Allied Fleet and Armies of France and England (engraving)
1602353 Sebastopol, First Days Attack by the Allied Fleet and Armies of France and England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sebastopol)

The Eastern Crisis (b / w photo)
1597346 The Eastern Crisis (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eastern Crisis. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 April 1897)

The British and French Fleets in Besika Bay, August, 1853 (engraving)
1097553 The British and French Fleets in Besika Bay, August, 1853 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British and French Fleets in Besika Bay, August)

Humorous Art at the Royal Naval Exhibition (engraving)
1062523 Humorous Art at the Royal Naval Exhibition (engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous Art at the Royal Naval Exhibition)

"Ready! Aye, Ready!"The British Mediterranean Fleet (engraving)
1100570 " Ready! Aye, Ready!" The British Mediterranean Fleet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Ready! Aye, Ready)

The Turkish Fleet in the Bosphorus; The Combined English and French Fleets in Besika Bay (engraving)
1097554 The Turkish Fleet in the Bosphorus; The Combined English and French Fleets in Besika Bay (engraving) by English School

Left to right, Buster Meredith, David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst who all appear in the BBC TV comedy series " Only Fools and Horses". 14th February 1985

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"Rodney: A Name Steeped in History and Entertainment" From the mighty HMS Rodney, a British battleship that played a crucial role in naval battles like the 1935 Kings Silver Jubilee Fleet Review and the Battle of the Saintes in 1782, to its appearances on screen with beloved actors Nicholas Lyndhurst and David Jason in the BBC TV comedy series - this name has left an indelible mark. But Rodney's significance doesn't end there. It also finds itself intertwined with historical events such as Bismarck's fateful encounter through curtains of rain, sleet, and snow on May 22nd, 1941. This momentous occasion was captured beautifully by an artist's brush on canvas. Beyond its military associations, Rodney is connected to diverse realms. From literature classics like "Bulldog" and "Rodney Stone" to being part of Brownsea Island Experimental Scout Camp's legacy, this name transcends boundaries. The Royal Navy cherishes their association with HMS Rodney as evidenced by various memorabilia dedicated to this iconic vessel. Its triumphs at sea are celebrated alongside Admiral Rodney's historic victory over the French navy. Even outside these maritime connections lies another remarkable figure named Rodney Gypsy Smith MBE - an evangelist who made waves in the early 1900s. His message touched countless lives during his time. Whether it be through tales of bravery at sea or inspiring spiritual journeys ashore, "Rodney" stands tall as a symbol of strength, resilience, and entertainment throughout history.