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"Stanley: A Journey Through Time and Comedy" Step into the world of Stanley, where laughter and adventure await

Background imageStanley Collection: McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR. 2 XV410

McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR. 2 XV410
Royal Air Force - McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR.2 XV410, of No.23 Squadron, on the line at RAF Wattisham with the Hawks of the Red Arrows

Background imageStanley Collection: Miss Francis of Yale, a three-act farce by Michael Morton, at the Theatre Metropole

Miss Francis of Yale, a three-act farce by Michael Morton, at the Theatre Metropole, Camberwell, London, E B Normans Company from The Globe Theatre, starring Ethel Hope and Stanley Cooke

Background imageStanley Collection: Over She Goes! musical tantivy, Saville Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London

Over She Goes! musical tantivy, Saville Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, Stanley Lupino and Laddie Cliff Date: early 20th century

Background imageStanley Collection: Photograph of Lord Stanley PH, Loughborough Junction, London

Photograph of Lord Stanley PH, Loughborough Junction, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageStanley Collection: Poorly Madi warrior fed Liebig Extract - Stanley

Poorly Madi warrior fed Liebig Extract - Stanley
Illustration of a passage from Henry Morton Stanleys In Darkest Africa - the effect of the Liebig Companys Meat Extract on a poorly Madi Carrier. 1891

Background imageStanley Collection: Follaton House, seat of Stanley Carey, Totnes Devon

Follaton House, seat of Stanley Carey, Totnes Devon. Built by the architect George Stanley Repton in 1826. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1827

Background imageStanley Collection: Great Achievements of the National Government

Great Achievements of the National Government
Diagram by G. H. Davis representing the progress made by the coalition government between August 1931 and April 1934. Illustrations on employment, trade, finance, housing, mining, fishing

Background imageStanley Collection: Mr. Stanleys cat catching a trout at Weaford mill pond, near Lichfield

Mr. Stanleys cat catching a trout at Weaford mill pond, near Lichfield
6337375 Mr. Stanleys cat catching a trout at Weaford mill pond, near Lichfield. by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Mr. Stanleys cat catching a trout at Weaford mill pond, near Lichfield)

Background imageStanley Collection: The Jazz Mistress at the London Hippodrome

The Jazz Mistress at the London Hippodrome
Some pictorial jazz jottings from the Hippodrome. Sketches by Hynes of various performers in The Jazz Mistress, the 1925 revue at the London Hippodrome

Background imageStanley Collection: Lady Kathleen Stanley by Madame Yevonde

Lady Kathleen Stanley by Madame Yevonde
Lady Kathleen Stanley, formerly Lady Kathleen Thynne, eldest daughter of the Marquess and Marchioness of Bath. She married Lieut.-Colonel, the Hon. Oliver Stanley. Date: 1923

Background imageStanley Collection: Programme cover, Kingston Empire Theatre, Surrey

Programme cover, Kingston Empire Theatre, Surrey, Kingshot Theatres Ltd, Director: Stanley Watson. circa 1950

Background imageStanley Collection: The Company of the Co-optimists, October 1921

The Company of the Co-optimists, October 1921
Nine of the ten Co-Optimists, a variety revue in London. From left to right (top row) Phyllis Monkman, Laddie Cliff, Elsa Macfarlane, Stanley Holloway; (second row) Betty Chester

Background imageStanley Collection: Voice audition for female role in a musical 1908

Voice audition for female role in a musical 1908
Illustration of a voice-trial for a female role in a musical comedy, with Stanley Wade and Merlin Morgan shown judging the auditions for Mr George Edwardes theatre companies

Background imageStanley Collection: Alma Stanley, Victorian actress in historical costume

Alma Stanley, Victorian actress in historical costume. late 19th century

Background imageStanley Collection: Alma Stanley, Victorian actress in Spanish costume

Alma Stanley, Victorian actress in Spanish costume. late 19th century

Background imageStanley Collection: Alma Stanley, Victorian actress

Alma Stanley, Victorian actress. late 19th century

Background imageStanley Collection: Me with Harrier

Me with Harrier
Me leaning on the wing of a British Aerospace Harrier GR.3 (Phase 6) on the 1453 Flight pan, RAF Stanley, in the Falkland Islands October 1984. Date: 1984

Background imageStanley Collection: Hit the Deck at the Hippodrome by Hynes

Hit the Deck at the Hippodrome by Hynes
Caricatures of the players in Hit the Deck at the London Hippodrome in 1928 including Stanley Holloway and Ivy Tresmand (centre figures)

Background imageStanley Collection: Stanley Baldwin, Prime Minister, 10 Downing Street, London

Stanley Baldwin, Prime Minister, 10 Downing Street, London
Stanley Baldwin (1867-1947), British Conservative Prime Minister, standing outside 10 Downing Street, London, at the time of the General Strike of 1926. 1926

Background imageStanley Collection: Charlotte Stanley, Countess of Derby, 1599-1664

Charlotte Stanley, Countess of Derby, 1599-1664. Charlotte de la Tremouille. Handcoloured lithograph by Breton after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres portfolios from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

Background imageStanley Collection: 'Doctor Livingstone, I presume? said Stanley'(colour litho)

"Doctor Livingstone, I presume? said Stanley"(colour litho)
2780541 " Doctor Livingstone, I presume? said Stanley" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Doctor Livingstone, I presume)

Background imageStanley Collection: Original settlers cottages, Port Stanley, Falkland Islands

Original settlers cottages, Port Stanley, Falkland Islands. Date: circa 1904

Background imageStanley Collection: The Gaiety Theatre, London

The Gaiety Theatre, London - located on Aldwych at the eastern end of the Strand Date: 1930s

Background imageStanley Collection: Famous Footballers

Famous Footballers
Gary Lineker, Jimmy Hill, George Best, Stanley Matthews, David Beckham, Bobby Charlton, Gordon Banks, Wayne Rooney, Paul Gascoigne, Bobby Moore - Football

Background imageStanley Collection: Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief Expedition (engraving)

Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief Expedition (engraving)
1627149 Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief Expedition)

Background imageStanley Collection: Henry Morton Stanley

Henry Morton Stanley, explorer. 19th century

Background imageStanley Collection: Stanleys interview with Gamankono (engraving)

Stanleys interview with Gamankono (engraving)
1094742 Stanleys interview with Gamankono (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stanleys interview with Gamankono)

Background imageStanley Collection: Palace of the Stanleys, Chester

Palace of the Stanleys, Chester. circa 1900

Background imageStanley Collection: A Westland Wapiti, by Stanley Orton Bradshaw

A Westland Wapiti, by Stanley Orton Bradshaw
A Westland Wapiti of No. 601 Squadron, Auxiliary Air Force, painting by Stanley Orton Bradshaw. 1931

Background imageStanley Collection: Stanley Cycle Show at the Royal Agricultural Hall 1905

Stanley Cycle Show at the Royal Agricultural Hall 1905
Photograph of the exhibition at the Royal Agricultural Hall, showing stands displaying the latest bicycles. Date: 1905

Background imageStanley Collection: The Earl of Halsbury - Lord Chancellor

The Earl of Halsbury - Lord Chancellor
The Early E. Hardinge Stanley Giffard, The Earl of Halsbury (1823-1921) - Three times Lord Chancellor of Great Britain. Date: 1900

Background imageStanley Collection: Some Old Parliamentary Hands (engraving)

Some Old Parliamentary Hands (engraving)
1603329 Some Old Parliamentary Hands (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Old Parliamentary Hands)

Background imageStanley Collection: Stanley cutting his way through the dark continent (chromolitho)

Stanley cutting his way through the dark continent (chromolitho)
726992 Stanley cutting his way through the dark continent (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stanley cutting his way through the dark continent)

Background imageStanley Collection: The Stanley Child Monument, St. Peters Church, Elford, Staffordshire, England

The Stanley Child Monument, St. Peters Church, Elford, Staffordshire, England
779746 The Stanley Child Monument, St. Peters Church, Elford, Staffordshire, England, 1848-49 (hand coloured engraving) by Richardson, Edward M

Background imageStanley Collection: Effigy of Sir John Stanley, St. Peters Church, Elford, Staffordshire, England

Effigy of Sir John Stanley, St. Peters Church, Elford, Staffordshire, England
779745 Effigy of Sir John Stanley, St. Peters Church, Elford, Staffordshire, England, 1848-9 (hand coloured engraving) by Richardson, Edward M

Background imageStanley Collection: Effigy of Sir John Stanley, St. Peters Church, Elford, Staffordshire, England

Effigy of Sir John Stanley, St. Peters Church, Elford, Staffordshire, England
741545 Effigy of Sir John Stanley, St. Peters Church, Elford, Staffordshire, England, 1848-9 (hand coloured engraving) by Richardson, Edward M

Background imageStanley Collection: Stanley, explorateur Anglais (colour litho)

Stanley, explorateur Anglais (colour litho)
728167 Stanley, explorateur Anglais (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stanley, explorateur Anglais.); © Look and Learn

Background imageStanley Collection: Clifford accusing Stanley (engraving)

Clifford accusing Stanley (engraving)
727056 Clifford accusing Stanley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clifford accusing Stanley)

Background imageStanley Collection: Sir Thomas Stanley, lord Stanley, earl of Derby, 1483-1504 (chromolitho)

Sir Thomas Stanley, lord Stanley, earl of Derby, 1483-1504 (chromolitho)
2811924 Sir Thomas Stanley, lord Stanley, earl of Derby, 1483-1504 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Stanley, lord Stanley, earl of Derby)

Background imageStanley Collection: The Palaver at Kinshasha, Meeting with the Stanley after Return Voyage (engraving)

The Palaver at Kinshasha, Meeting with the Stanley after Return Voyage (engraving)
1044566 The Palaver at Kinshasha, Meeting with the Stanley after Return Voyage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Palaver at Kinshasha)

Background imageStanley Collection: The Return of Mr H M Stanley (engraving)

The Return of Mr H M Stanley (engraving)
1047266 The Return of Mr H M Stanley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of Mr H M Stanley)

Background imageStanley Collection: Stanley, explorateur Anglais (coloured photo)

Stanley, explorateur Anglais (coloured photo)
974919 Stanley, explorateur Anglais (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stanley, explorateur Anglais)

Background imageStanley Collection: The Crystal Palace Dog Show (engraving)

The Crystal Palace Dog Show (engraving)
1058619 The Crystal Palace Dog Show (engraving) by Macquoid, Percy (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crystal Palace Dog Show)

Background imageStanley Collection: The Queen and her Cabinet Ministers (engraving)

The Queen and her Cabinet Ministers (engraving)
1101030 The Queen and her Cabinet Ministers (engraving) by Anelay, Henry (1817-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen and her Cabinet Ministers)

Background imageStanley Collection: Stanley enforcing orders (engraving)

Stanley enforcing orders (engraving)
1094756 Stanley enforcing orders (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stanley enforcing orders)

Background imageStanley Collection: Chester: Palace of the Stanleys (litho)

Chester: Palace of the Stanleys (litho)
5225448 Chester: Palace of the Stanleys (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palace of the Stanley s)

Background imageStanley Collection: Chester: Palace of the Stanleys (litho)

Chester: Palace of the Stanleys (litho)
6019579 Chester: Palace of the Stanleys (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palace of the Stanley s)

Background imageStanley Collection: Illustrations of 'How I Found Livingstone, 'by H M Stanley (engraving)

Illustrations of "How I Found Livingstone, "by H M Stanley (engraving)
1588996 Illustrations of " How I Found Livingstone, " by H M Stanley (engraving) by Zwecker, Johann Baptist (1814-76); Private Collection; (add.info)



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"Stanley: A Journey Through Time and Comedy" Step into the world of Stanley, where laughter and adventure await. Just like Laurel and Hardy, this enigmatic figure embodies the spirit of classic comedy. From their iconic films like "Flying Deuces" in 1939 to the timeless charm captured in a publicity still from "Big Business" in 1929, Stanley's presence is undeniable. But there's more to Stanley than just his comedic genius. Delve deeper into his story as we explore maps that trace the travels of explorers across Africa, reminding us that he too embarked on a journey filled with unknown territories and unexpected encounters. Intriguingly, we stumble upon an image of HMS Minerva at Stanley harbour, hinting at perhaps another side to our protagonist - one intertwined with maritime adventures or naval connections. As we continue our exploration, we find ourselves transported to Walton Heath Golf Club in 1932. Could it be that Stanley had a passion for golf? Or did he simply enjoy observing others engage in this gentlemanly sport? And then there are Stephen Ward's sketches of celebrities from 1960; do they hold any connection to our mysterious subject? Were these famous faces part of Stanley's circle or merely inspiration for his own artistic endeavors? The map illustrating African travels reappears once again – a reminder that while comedy may have been his calling card, there were other facets waiting to be discovered within him. Surprisingly juxtaposed against all these clues is an intriguing photograph by Stanley Morrow capturing the Little Bighorn Monument. Does this signify an interest in history or perhaps even involvement in significant events beyond what meets the eye? Finally, we encounter yet another notable figure named Stanley Baldwin – could this be a mere coincidence or does it offer insight into our protagonist's identity? The first Earl Baldwin of Bewdley leaves us wondering about potential connections between them. With each piece falling into place, the enigma deepens.