Traveller Collection

A View of Geelong, 1856 (oil on canvas)
7064112 A View of Geelong, 1856 (oil on canvas) by Guerard, Eugen von (1811-1901); 154.5x89 cm; Private Collection; Austrian, out of copyright

Gypsies and their caravans Date: 1910s

The Three Kings (pencil and w/c on paper)
CH136642 The Three Kings (pencil and w/c on paper) by Hey, Paul (1867-1952); 41.8x31 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images; © Estate of Paul Hey. All rights reserved 2022

1970 Morris Minor Traveller

Harbour, The Dyke, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
19th century vintage photograph: sailing ships in the harbour, The Dyke, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Ulverston Sands, 1835. Creator: David Cox the elder
Ulverston Sands, 1835. One of a series of works depicting the coastal scenery of Morecambe Bay

1970 Morris Minor Traveller

Hanways Umbrella / Anon
JONAS HANWAY Traveller, philanthropist, and umbrella enthusiast

Fable / Wind and Sun
THE WIND AND THE SUN Both disputed over who could cause the traveller to shed his cloak; the wind blew strongly, but in the suns gentle heat the man derobed

GERTRUDE BELL 1868-1926
GERTRUDE M L BELL English traveller, archaeologist and government official

Tarot Card 22 - Le Fou (The Fool)
Tarot Card 22 - Le Fou or Le Mat (The Fool)

Marianne North (1830-1890) traveller, artist & naturalist; here at work in Grahamstown

The portico in wrought iron on entrance door to Champagne Louis Roederer, Reims, Champagne, Marne, Ardennes, France

The Arkansas Traveller
Scene in the Back Woods of Arkansas. The Arkansas Traveller visiting a family in a hut with a whisky sign Date: 1870

Policeman talk to Gypsies on Epsom Downs
Two Policeman talk to a Gypsy family by their caravan and wagon on Epsom Downs Date: circa 1920s

Gypsy caravan and trap in a wood clearing. Pen & ink with watercolour wash sketch by Raymond Sheppard

Ejiri in Suruga Province (Sunshu Ejiri), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

French Wagons-Lit poster
Poster advertising the French National Railways Wagon-Lits (sleeper train) service to Switzerland, Italy and the Cote d Azur

Businessman with luggage on travelator at Schiphol airport, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Horse, Irish Cob (Gypsy Pony), pulling traveller caravan, heading towards Appleby Horse Fair, along A683 between Sedbergh and Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, England, June

Expedition vehicle in the Tenere region of the central Sahara

Richard Burton / Leighton2
SIR RICHARD FRANCIS BURTON Traveller and writer

Portraits of Royal Dogs
Portraits of Queen Victorias Stag Hounds. Left to Right: Troilus, Truant, Dragsman, Truman, Rummemede & Traveller

Illustration from Kim, by Rudyard Kipling, pub. 1930 (colour litho)
STC386308 Illustration from Kim, by Rudyard Kipling, pub. 1930 (colour litho) by Schmied, Francois-Louis (1873-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910), Russian author and philosopher, 1926. As a fiction writer, Tolstoy is widely regarded as one of the greatest of all novelists

Abu Simbel Egypt, Tourist inside Temple (NR)

1970 Morris Minor Traveller

Mary Henrietta Kingsley, traveller and writer, in her canoe on the Ogooue (Ogowe) River in Gabon, West Central Africa, in 1896

Bell Picnics in Iraq
GERTRUDE M L BELL English traveller picnicking with King Faisal of Iraq, (seated, second right) in 1922

Mary Kingsley
MARY HENRIETTA KINGSLEY Traveller and writer

Richard Burton / Woodbury
SIR RICHARD FRANCIS BURTON Traveller and writer

Palace Hotel, San Francisco, California, USA
19th century vintage photograph: interior courtyard, Palace Hotel, San Francisco, California, USa

Jim Bridger (1804-81) (b / w photo)
PNP245846 Jim Bridger (1804-81) (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: one of the first explorers to cross the Rockies to the west;)

Nichiren Calming the Storm, 19th century. Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Nichiren Calming the Storm, 19th century

Man on his 1956 / 7 Royal Enfield motorcycle
Travelling biker on his 1956/7 Royal Enfield Meteor motorcycle outside the Post Office at John O Groats in the late 1950s

Lady Anne Blunt, traveller in Arabia and the Middle East
Lady Anne Blunt, 15th Baroness Wentworth (1837-1917), English traveller in Arabia and the Middle East, buyer and breeder of Arab horses. circa 1860s

Thrilling Wonder Stories scifi magazine cover - THE IONIAN CYCLE
THE IONIAN CYCLE (William Tenn) A space traveller from Earth encounters some interesting fauna emerging from eggs, pods, shells or whatever. Date: 1948

An old man watches on as a shack in Kingsdown is demolished. 1936

A very rare Dutch Delft blue and white rectangular plaque
1766903 A very rare Dutch Delft blue and white rectangular plaque, depicting wayfarers on a road in a wooded landscape (porcelain) by Frijtom

Traffic and boats along the Bund, Shanghai, China, c. 1920 Vintage early 20th century
Traffic and boats along the Bund, Shanghai, China, c.1920 Vintage early 20th century photograph

Meenakshi Temple, Madura, Madurai, India
Vintage late 19th century photograph:Meenakshi Temple, Madura, Madurai, India

Young woman putting on makeup at a mirror, Japan, c. 1880 s
Young woman putting on makeup at a mirror, Japan, c.1880s Vintage late 19th century photograph

Cliff House, overlooking the ocean, San Francisco, California
c.1900 vintage photograph: Cliff House, overlooking the ocean, San Francisco, California

Tobias and Angel, 1578-1610. Artist: Adam Elsheimer
Tobias and Angel, 1578-1610

Saint Brendan / Whale
SAINT BRENDAN Irish religious and traveller who starred in a popular legend in which he encountered a giant whale Date: 484 - 577

Rosita Forbes
Joan Rosita Forbes (1890-1967) British traveller and writer. Forbes travelled extensively in the Middle East during 1921, often incognito

Norway, Troms, Lyngen Alps. Travel over the mountains of the Lyngen Alps via dog sled guided by veteran explorer Per Thore Hansen. (MR)

Return of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza
The return of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza -- Sancho kneels and raises his arms, no doubt relieved to be back home

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Journeying through time and tales, the traveller embarks on a fable-like adventure. With wind whispering secrets and sun casting its golden glow, they set off in their trusty 1970 Morris Minor, a vintage chariot of exploration. Inspired by Ulverston Sands in 1835, as painted by David Cox the elder, they embrace the spirit of wanderlust. Their gypsy caravan and trap accompany them on this voyage, reminiscent of an era when nomadic souls roamed freely. As they reach The Dyke Harbour in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, the traveller's heart fills with awe at the beauty that lies beyond their familiar horizons. The 1970 Morris Minor faithfully carries them forward along their path - a symbol of resilience and timeless charm. In admiration of trailblazers like Gertrude Bell (1868-1926) and Marianne North who paved the way for fearless female travellers. Gypsies and their caravans become kindred spirits to our intrepid explorer; both seeking freedom amidst nature's vast canvas. A majestic Irish Cob horse pulls their traveller caravan towards Appleby Horse Fair - a spectacle where cultures converge in harmony. Even grand entrances hold allure for our curious soul; they find themselves captivated by the wrought iron portico adorning Champagne Louis Roederer's entrance door in Reims. Each step unravels new stories waiting to be discovered. Yet not all encounters are idyllic; even policemen engage with Gypsies on Epsom Downs as society grapples with understanding diverse lifestyles. But undeterred by societal norms or stereotypes, our traveller continues to forge ahead with open-mindedness and compassion. In every corner of this world lies an invitation to explore – from ancient landscapes captured by artists' brushes to bustling harbours brimming with life.