Tweed Collection

The Sketch travel number front cover 1956
Front cover of The Sketch magazines travel number featuring a dapper couple, her in a roomy red coat and head scarf, he in tweed suit and flat cap, about to board a plane to, no doubt

Margaret Thatcher
MARGARET THATCHER nee ROBERTS First woman to be British Prime Minister (Conservative) 1979-90

Mappa Mundi, c. 1290 (vellum)
BAL62567 Mappa Mundi, c.1290 (vellum) by Richard of Haldingham (Richard de Bello) (fl.c.1260-1305); Hereford Cathedral, Herefordshire, UK; English, out of copyright

View of Berwick-upon-Tweed, England
Berwick-upon-Tweed is a town in the county of Northumberland. It is the northernmost town in England. It is located 2 1aua2 miles (4 km) south of the Scottish border

Dior dress and Fath suit, 1954
A dress in diaphanous floral chiffon with a 3D rose at the shoulder and a leather belt at the waist by Christian Dior. On the right is the braced silhouette of a tweed suit by Fath with vertical

Thomas Nast cartoon about Boss Tweed corruption
" Who stole the peoples money? Twas him" cartoon about Tammany Hall scandal, 1871. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a Thomas Nast cartoon

Berwick-upon-Tweed (England) in the evening sun
Berwick-upon-Tweed is a town in the county of Northumberland. It is the northernmost town in England. It is located 2 1aua2 miles (4 km) south of the Scottish border

Berwick High Street
The High Street and Town Hall at Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England, looking very appealing, with few cars and not too busy

The nineteenth century arched Leaderfoot Viaduct over the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders, Scotland
Leaderfoot Viaduct is a disused railway viaduct over the River Tweed near Melrose in the Scottish Borders, Scotland. The viaduct was completed in 1863

CARTOON: TWEED RING, 1871. The Tammany Tiger Loose. Thomas Nasts powerful indictment of Tweed and his ring, published on the eve of the New York municipal and state elections of 1871. Cartoon, 1871

Duke of York - Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon - Engagement Photo
January 1923 -The official Engagement photograph of the Duke of York (later King George VI 1895-1952) and his fiancee Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (later Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother - 1900-2002)

The Village, Norham, Northumberland
The Village, Norham, Berwick-upon-Tweed, near Fishwick, Northumberland, England. Showing the cross on the village green Date: 1904

View from Kelso Bridge, Kelso, Scotland
View from Kelso Bridge (over the River Tweed), Kelso, Scotland Date: 1908

Market Reports - English Country Squire carves the beef
Market Reports illustrated (Postcard series): MEAT: " English beef was in fine condition." This report on English beef (as a commodity traded on the Stock Exchange)

Two types of dresses, 1954
On the left, an 1890-inspired party frock in striped taffeta with the stand-up collar, tight bodice, near-crinoline skirt, and steel-buttoned

Dyeing Harris Tweed
Production of Harris Tweed. An old woman from the island dyes the wool in a cauldron- like vessel which sits on an open fire

Gamekeeper taking aim, his dog at his side
A gamekeeper in a field, taking aim with his shotgun, his dog sitting calmly at his side. Date: circa 1970s

A coat by Moorcott to drive a Triumph sports car
A girl wearing a green and white Scottish tweed coat with deep raglan sleeves and slit pockets designed by Moorcot, sits in a Triumph 2 litre sports model capable of well over 100 mph! Date: 1953

Hunting Series (1 of 5) - Deer Stalking - returning with the spoils

Shooting with gun dogs
Two hunters with shotguns stand awaiting the arrival of flying game. Both are wearing traditional hunting garb of tweed and flat caps and are accompanied by their gun dogs

BP employee opening the flow valves
A British Petroleum employee opens the flow valves of an oil plant in the Middle East (likely to have been in Iraq or Iran)

Spinning Harris Tweed
Production of Harris Tweed. A typical scene in an island home as the crofter spins her yarn

Drying Harris Tweed
Production of Harris Tweed. After the wool has been dyed, it is put out on a fence to dry

Spinning Harris Tweed
Production of Harris Tweed. The wool is carded and spun; carding loosens the wool and ensure it is fine enough to spin

Berwick and Bridges
The bridges and harbour of Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, seen from the northwest, in Scotland : England is across the Tweed

Henry Newbolt / Morgan
SIR HENRY JOHN NEWBOLT English poet and man of letters

Ac Pigou / Granta
ARTHUR CECIL PIGOU British economist

Advert for Peter Robinsons mens clothing 1904
Tailored clothing for gentlemen at Peter Robinson s, Oxford Street. Date: 1904

Woman with spinning wheel, Isle of Harris, Scotland
On the Isle of Harris, Scotland, a woman uses an elegant old spinning wheel to make Harris tweed, while her dog sleeps beside her. Date: 1920s

Lady Charles Cavendish (Adele Astaire) in Schiaparelli
Lady Charles Cavendish, formerly Miss Adele Astaire (sister and dancing partner of Fred) pictured wearing a coat and skirt in green tweed trimmed with galliac, worn with a blouse of black jersey

Daily Mirror journalist Christopher Ward, wearing the latest mens fashion from designer Pierre Cardin. Pictured in London wearing a revolutionary new space-age suit for men. 4th August 1966

Man at work in Harris Tweed mill
Man at work in a Harris Tweed mill. Date: 1920s

The railway viaduct at Berwick-upon-Tweed, England
Royal Border Bridge: 19th Century railway viaduct reflected in the river Tweed, Berwick-upon-Tweed, UK

Cardboard advertising sign for Exide Batteries
A delightful cardboard sign advertising Exide Batteries - the long life battery. *EDITORIAL USE ONLY*

England, Northumberland, Berwick Upon Tweed. The colours of dusk reflected in the still waters of the river Tweed with the three bridges in view

Woman in white wool dress with pink trim losing her hat
Woman in white wool dress with pink trim, belt of crocheted roses, losing her hat in the wind. Robe de drap blanc borde d un ourlet couleur de rose, ceinture des roses en crochet

Advert for Peter Robinsons boys clothing 1902
Winter sale for boys outdoor clothing, tweed and cheviot overcoat, boys Eton suit and tweed Buckingham suit. 1902

Man fishing, Fingle Bridge, Dartmoor National Park, Devon
Man fishing near Fingle Bridge, a 17th-century stone arch packhorse bridge over the River Teign near Drewsteignton, Dartmoor National Park, Devon. Date: 1974

Pantomime artist Will Evans with his children
Will Evans (1866 -1931) was an eccentric comedian who performed in pantomime from a young age, and appeared on the music halls in the 1890s

Fashion for the Moors by Gordon Conway
Suggestion for a slimline country tweed suit, perfect for striding stylishly over moorland on the Glorious Twelfth. Date: c.1930

Tweed Coat 1928
Young man sets out for walk over the moors in a single- breasted tweed overcoat with raglan sleeves & pocket flaps, he also wears a grey fedora hat with black hatband

Advert, P & R Sanderson, Tweed Mill, Galashiels, Scotland
Advert for P & R Sanderson, Tweed Mill, Galashiels, Scotland. 1905

Advert for Chas. Baker & Co. gentlemen & boys clothing 1887
Gentlemens and boys clothing for 1887. Date: 1887

The Glorious Twelfth (12th August), start of the red grouse shooting season in Britain (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century)

Actor Bud Ralston, aged 84, pictured in true Coronation Street character role (as an extra), at his local working mens club near his home at Offerton in Stockport, Manchester. 15th April 1983

Dryburgh Abbey, on the River Tweed, Scotland
View of the ruins of Dryburgh Abbey (Premonstratensian), on the River Tweed, Scotland. Date: 1882

Wales; Wrexham. A salmon fisherman casting on the River Dee

Marjoribanks Monument and Bridge over the River Tweed at Coldstream, Scottish Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

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Tweed: A Timeless Fabric with a Rich History From the elegant suits worn by Margaret Thatcher to the intricate maps of Mappa Mundi, it has woven its way into various aspects of history and culture. This versatile fabric holds stories from different eras, capturing moments that range from political scandals to picturesque landscapes. In the medieval era, vellum maps like Mappa Mundi showcased detailed illustrations of towns such as Berwick-upon-Tweed in England. The bustling High Street depicted in these ancient drawings gives us a glimpse into life during that time. Fast forward to the 19th century when Thomas Nast's cartoon exposed Boss Tweed's corruption through his powerful indictment. The Tammany Tiger was unleashed, symbolizing both political power and deceit. But tweed is not limited to politics; it also found its place in fashion. In 1954, Dior presented a stunning dress while Fath introduced an exquisite suit made from this enduring fabric. These designs exemplified how tweed could be both stylish and timeless. The Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon celebrated their engagement surrounded by elegance captured in photographs. Their love story intertwined with tweed as they posed together, showcasing their regal attire. Market reports often featured English country squires carving beef while dressed impeccably in tweed jackets. This image painted a picture of rural sophistication where tradition met practicality. Venturing further north to Norham Village in Northumberland reveals quaint cottages nestled along the River Tweed's banks. Here, time seems suspended as if frozen within each stone wall or cobblestone street corner—a testament to the enduring charm that surrounds this fabric throughout history. Crossing over into Scotland brings us face-to-face with Leaderfoot Viaduct—an architectural marvel spanning across River Tweed within Scottish Borders region. Its majestic arches stand tall against nature's backdrop—symbolic of strength and resilience embodied by tweed.