Tilney Collection

Craven Lodge Fancy Ball
A page from The Tatler, featuring photographs and a report on the Craven Lodge Fancy Ball in Melton, Leicestershire, a New Year party with a prehistoric fancy dress theme

A charming game with a litter of puppies, 1907 (illustration)
2963087 A charming game with a litter of puppies, 1907 (illustration) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

July Noon
A landscape oil painting of a small, but dense cluster of tall trees sat between a foreground puddled area and distant sunlit fields. Date: circa 1918

White Star Line - Souvenir of cruise, 4 October 1933. Date: 1933

Photograph of Red Cow PH, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Prince Of Wales PH, Shoreditch, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Nags Head PH, Tottenham (Old), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Jolly Waggoners PH, Ponders End, Greater London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of George & Dragon PH, Barbican, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Crown PH, Clerkenwell (Old), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1928

Monument to Edmund Tilney, St Leonards Church, Streatham, London, c1800. Tilney (1536-1610) was Master of the Revels to Elizabeth I and James I of England

Agnes Howard, Duchess of Norfolk, (1793). The daughter of Hugh Tilney of Boston Agnes (1478-1545) was the second wife of Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk

Photograph of Alma PH, Spitalfields, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1928

Northanger Abbey / Tilney
" Mr Tilney!" she (Catherine Morland) exclaimed. Date: First published: 1818

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"Discovering the Enigmatic World of Tilney: From Craven Lodge Fancy Ball to Litter of Puppies" Step back in time to the enchanting Craven Lodge Fancy Ball, where elegance and extravagance reigned supreme. Amidst the swirling gowns and dashing suits, whispers of a mysterious figure named Tilney lingered in the air. Intriguingly, an illustration from 1907 captures a charming game with a litter of puppies. Could this be a clue to unraveling Tilney's true identity? Perhaps these playful creatures held secrets yet to be uncovered. As July Noon bathes everything in its golden glow, we stumble upon another intriguing piece – a White Star Line souvenir from an unforgettable cruise. Did Tilney embark on this voyage? What adventures did they encounter? Delving deeper into their world, we uncover photographs capturing various public houses across London and Hertfordshire. The Red Cow PH in Cheshunt exudes rustic charm while Prince Of Wales PH in Shoreditch emanates urban vibrancy. Nags Head PH in Tottenham (Old) tells tales of bygone days, while Jolly Waggoners PH in Ponders End invites mirthful revelry. The George & Dragon PH at Barbican stands as a testament to history, while Crown PH at Clerkenwell (Old) whispers stories untold. Yet amidst these earthly delights lies an enigma - the monument dedicated to Edmund Tilney at St Leonards Church in Streatham. Who was he? A key figure or mere coincidence bearing our protagonist's name? And then there is Agnes Howard, Duchess of Norfolk - her portrait gazes upon us with grace and dignity from 1793. Does she hold any connection to our elusive subject? The pieces are scattered like fragments of a puzzle waiting for assembly; each hint offers glimpses into the life and persona that is Tilney.