Roger Collection

R. Bannister Runs Mile
Roger Bannister of Great Britain, with a time of 3 mins 59.4 seconds, becomes the first person to run a mile in under 4 minutes, at the Iffley Road Sports Ground, England

The Tabula Rogeriana, drawn by al-Idrisi for Roger II of Sicily in 1154, an important ancient world map

Calvi Beach, Corsica
Sumptuous and colourful beach scene advertising the Corsican resort of Calvi, showing a 1920s lady in her bathing suit against beach and town

Freddie Mercury and Queen recording music video, London
Freddie Mercury and Queen recording a video for Friends Will Be Friends, London Date: 1986

Roger Bannister - First sub-4 minute mile - Iffley Road
Roger Bannister of Great Britain (1929-2018), with a time of 3 mins 59.4 seconds, becomes the first person to run a mile in under 4 minutes, at the Iffley Road Sports Ground, England on 6th may 1954

Roger Federer Switzerland Wimbledon Day3 Wimbledon 22 June 2005 Date: 22 June 2005

St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, Marine Court
The Art Deco splendour of Marine Court and New Sun Lounge, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex. The building was completed in 1937 and was for a time the tallest block of flats in the United Kingdom

Copy made in Cairo in 1456 of the world map prepared by the Arab geographer Muhammad al-Idrisi (1100-1165) for Roger II (1095-1154) King of Sicily from 1130. In this map, North is at the bottom

Black Beauty 1967
Front cover design by Roger Hall, for a 1967 edition of Black Beauty by Anna Sewell, originally published in 1877

FRANCE: VICHY, c1920. Lithograph by Roger Broders, c1920

SIR ROGER CASEMENT (1864-1916). Irish revolutionary patriot. Oil on canvas by Sarah H. Purser

Roger Casement 1916
Sir Roger Casement tries unsuccessfully to recruit Irish prisoners in Germany to form an Irish Brigade to fight the English

CRIMEAN WAR: VALLEY OF DEATH. The Valley of the Shadow of Death. A dirt road scattered with cannonballs following the Battle of Balaklava; the image was contemporarily associated with the Charge of

Theatre, A Cuckoo in the Nest 1925, Nerman
A scene from A Cuckoo in the Nest, a popular farce playing in London in 1925. Here, the impeccable husband is discovered by his wife and in-laws in a ladys bedroom (equally impeccable)

Lloyds of London, architect Richard Rogers, City of London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Roger Federer With Trophy Australian Open Final Australian Open Mens Final Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia 31 January 2010 Date: 31 January 2010

The Presidents Putter 1928
A cartoon by Mel featuring some of the competitors in the Presidentss Putter. The matchplay competition is held every January at the Rye Golf Club in East Sussex

Ship Flying Jolly Roger
A typical pirate ship flying the jolly roger flag

Roger Williams - 2
Roger Williams, clergyman, quarrels with the Massachusetts authorities, so leaves and settles in Rhode Island where he is welcomed by the Narragansett people

Palace of the Normans. Byzantine mosaics at the Palatine Cha
Italy. Sicily. Palerm. Palace of the Normans. Byzantine mosaics at the Palatine Chapel. Christ with Saint Peter and Paul above the throne stage. 12 th century

NEW YORK WORLDs FAIR. Aerial view of the Unisphere at New York Worlds Fair in Queens. Photograph by Roger Higgins, 1964 or 1965

SCOTTISH COLONEL, c1894. Colonel Joseph Laing, of the Disbanded 79th Regiment of Scottish Highlanders, N.Y.S.N.G. Illustration by W.A. Rogers, c1894

Wedding of Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong Jones
The Royal Wedding - 6th May 1960 - The Wedding of Princess Margaret (1930-2002) and Anthony Armstrong Jones (1st Earl of Snowdon 1930-), pictured with the Best Man Doctor Roger W

Skull and Crossbones - Inverted
The Jolly Roger is the name given to any of various flags flown to identify a ships crew as pirates. The flag most usually identified as the Jolly Roger today is the skull and crossbones

Skull and Crossbones
The Jolly Roger is the name given to any of various flags flown to identify a ships crew as pirates. The flag most usually identified as the Jolly Roger today is the skull and crossbones

Art deco bedroom
A spacious Art Deco bedroom designed by Roger Bal

Geoffrey Keyes and his father
Admiral of the Fleet Sir Roger Keyes, with his son Geoffrey in a the full dress uniform of a subaltern in the Royal Scots Greys

J. M. E. McTaggart, c1920?, (1943). Creator: Roger Fry
J. M. E. McTaggart, c1920?, (1943). Portrait of John McTaggart Ellis McTaggart (1866-1925), English idealist metaphysician, fellow and lecturer in philosophy at Trinity College, Cambridge

TRAVEL POSTER, c1920. French poster promoting tourism in the Alps. Lithograph by Roger Broders, c1920

Modern Athenians plate 17 - Edinburgh
Mr Robert Burt (d. 1839) a merry hearted physician, approaching Mr Roger Aytoun (d. 1843). Both men expecting rain and carrying each an umbrella

Rievaulx Abbey, the High Altar, 1854. Creator: Roger Fenton
Rievaulx Abbey, the High Altar, 1854

The seizure of Roger de Mortimer (1287-1330) at Nottingham Castle, 19th century. Artist: Noel Paton
The seizure of Roger de Mortimer (1287-1330) at Nottingham Castle, 19th century. Roger de Mortimer was arrested by order of King Edward III in October 1330

Roger Palmer (1634-1705), 1st Earl of Castlemaine, 19th century. Castlemaine was a Catholic writer and courtier

Bunny Roger
Neil Munro (" Bunny" ) Roger (June 9, 1911 in London - April 27, 1997 in London) English couturier, war hero, and dandy

Sir Douglas Haig and Vice Admiral Keyes at Dover
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig (1861-1928) and Vice Admiral Sir Roger John Brownlow Keyes (1872-1945) inspecting a Royal Navy guard of honour on their arrival at Dover, Kent. circa December 1918

Miss Mary Churchill announces her engagement, 1946
Miss Mary Churchill(b. 1922), Mr. Winston Churchills youngest daughter, announced her engagement on the day this photograph was taken of her, attending the wedding of Lord Burhams daughter, the Hon

FOOTBALL GAME, 1965. Defensive tackle Roger Brown of the Detroit Lions exults after sacking quarterback Bart Starr of the Green Bay Packers (kneeling) in the end zone for a safety

The end of the Tichborne trial
The final hour of the long running Tichborne trial, for the conviction of Mr Arthur Orton for perjury. The claimants farewell to the judge

Music cover, Our Love Affair, Mickey Rooney & Judy Garland
Music cover, Our Love Affair, words and music by Arthur Freed and Roger Edens, from the MGM film Strike Up The Band, starring Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. 1940

Aveu fragrance advert
Advertisement for Aveu perfume by Roger and Gallet depicting a couple in glamorous evening dress dancing intimately together. Date: 1948

Roger Quilter
ROGER QUILTER English musician, known chiefly for his songs though he also wrote orchestral music of an impressionist character. Date: 1877 - 1953

Bannister On Bike
14th July 1951: British athlete Roger Bannister cycling through Oxford. He later became the first athlete to run a mile in less than 4 minutes

Pope Clemens VI
POPE CLEMENS VI (Pierre Roger) resided at Avignon

WILLIAMS, Roger (1603 - 1684). Theologian. Reformation Wall. Sculpture. SWITZERLAND. GENʖ E. Geneva

CONGRESSIONAL PUGILISTS. American cartoon, 1798, engraving on the fight in Congress between Roger Griswold (wielding cane) and Matthew Lyon, the most notable victim of the Sedition Act of 1798

Sir Douglas Haig, Vice Admiral Keyes and Sir A Bodkin
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig (1861-1928) and Vice Admiral Sir Roger John Brownlow Keyes (1872-1945) being received at Dover by Sir Archibald Henry Bodkin (1862-1957)

Roger Bacon / Verhas
ROGER BACON Scientist and scholar looking across the rooftops of Oxford from his monastic observatory

Roger Bacon (c1214-1292) English experimental scientist, philosopher and Franciscan (Grey Friar)
531920 Roger Bacon (c1214-1292) English experimental scientist, philosopher and Franciscan (Grey Friar). Known as 'Doctor Mirabilis'

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"Roger: A Journey Through Time and Achievements" From the historic moment when R. Bannister shattered records with his remarkable mile run to the picturesque shores of Calvi Beach in Corsica, it has left an indelible mark on our world. In 1154, al-Idrisi crafted the Tabula Rogeriana for none other than Roger II of Sicily, a map that would shape geographical knowledge for centuries to come. And it was on Iffley Road where Roger Bannister achieved what was once deemed impossible - becoming the first person to conquer the sub-4 minute mile. Venturing further along this captivating journey, we find ourselves in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, gazing upon Marine Court's architectural marvels. Meanwhile, a copy made by Cairo in 1456 reveals Muhammad al-Idrisi's intricate world map. But let us not forget about entertainment. The timeless classic "Black Beauty" captivated audiences in 1967 with its heartfelt tale. Similarly, lithograph artist Roger Broders captured Vichy's charm during the early 20th century. History takes center stage as we delve into significant events like Roger Casement's impactful actions in 1916 and witness tennis legend Roger Federer proudly clutching yet another trophy aloft. The Crimean War echoes through time as we stand at the Valley of Death - forever etched into our collective memory. And amidst all these moments lies Nerman Theatre's production of "A Cuckoo in the Nest" back in 1925. Through various achievements and diverse realms spanning sports, artistry, history, and culture; "Roger" emerges as a symbol of inspiration and accomplishment across generations.