Walter Collection

Maori girls rubbing noses, c1920. Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume IV, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

Allegorical representation of the Angel of the Paris Commune (26 March-28 May 1871). Illustration by Walter Crane (1845-1915) English artist, published in Germany

MAP: BRITISH EMPIRE, 1886. Map, 1886, of the British Empire by Walter Crane. The small insert shows, in red, the extent of the British territories in 1786

Bauhaus Building
The Bauhaus building in Dessau, manufacturing city in eastern Germany. The building was built in 1925 - 26 by the German architect Walter Gropius. Date: 1930s

Mercury 7 Astronauts
The Mercury Project astronauts standing beside a 106-B plane. (l to r) Ms Carpenter, L G Cooper, John H Glenn, V I Grissom, Walter M Schirra, Alan B Shepard and D K Slayton

Walter Cranes Garland
Walter Crane shows his political allegiance in this May Day design. The ribbon that holds the garland of flowers together bears the slogans of his creed

Label, Hotel Post, St Anton am Arlberg, Tyrol, Austria
Luggage label from the Hotel Post, St Anton am Arlberg, Tyrol, Austria. Date: 20th century

Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, 1798-1799, (c1920). Artist: Henry Bone
Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, 1798-1799, (c1920). Portrait of Nelson after his victory at the Battle of the Nile. One of Britains greatest military figures

The Melton Breakfast by Sir Francis Grant
A rare mezzotint of High Leicestershire Lights of the past enjoying breakfast before a hunt. From left to right are Massey Stanley, the Earl of Wilton, Count Matuszevic, Lord Gardner

George Square, Glasgow
George Square in the centre of Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. This fine square in dominated by the Italianate Municipal Chambers and the Sir Walter Scott memorial column

Huddersfield Town FC football team 1922-1923
Huddersfield Town FC football team c 1922-1923. Back row: Walter, Wood, Slade, Cowell, Barkas, Brough. Smith. Third row: Chaplin (Trainer), Marlow, Stentiford, Wilson, Goodier, Goodall, Cawthorne

Design staff of W G Tarrant of Byfleet, Surrey
Design staff of W.G. Tarrant of Byfleet, Surrey, in March 1918. W.G. Tarrant is the man with the beard in the centre of the back row

Cut-away Diagram of the Tower of London, 1913
Cut-away illustration showing a number of the rooms of the Tower of London, including the Chapel of St. John, the Armouries and the cells of Guy Fawkes, Sir Thomas More and Sir Walter Raleigh

Lilium speciosum. Illustration by Walter Hood Fitch from Henry John Elwes, A monograph of the genus Lilium. Date: 1877-80

Faerie Queene, c1900. Artist: Walter Crane
Faerie Queene, c1900. The Faerie Queene by Edmund Spenser (1553-1599), illustrated by Walter Crane (1845-1915). From Modern Pen Drawings: European and American, Edited by Charles Holme

YELLOW FEVER, CUBA, c1900. Conquerors of Yellow Fever. Cuban physician Dr. Carlos Finlay (left, in civilian clothes), U.S. Army surgeon Dr. Walter Reed (center), and others observe as Dr

STOCK MARKET CRASH. An unlucky speculator, one Walter Thornton of New York, offering to sell his roadster after the stock market crash: oil over a photograph, Oct. 30, 1929

Project Mercury 7
The original 7 Project Mercury astronauts. Top row (l to r): Alan Shepard, V I Gus Grissom, L G Cooper. Front row (l to r) Walter M Schirra, D K Slayton John Glenn and Scott Carpenter

Horn-bearing datura, Datura cornigera Angel s
Horn-bearing datura, Datura cornigera. Angels trumpet, Brugmansia arborea.. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Walter Hood Fitch for Sir William Jackson Hookers Curtiss

Suspense (c1916). Sickert, Walter Richard 1860-1942. Date: 1916 (circa)

MEETING OF SCOTT & BURNS. The meeting of Sir Walter Scott and Robert Burns: painting by C.M. Hardie

WALT WHITMAN MANUSCRIPT. Autograph manuscript fragment and signature

Walter Hagen at Muirfield 1929
American golfer Walter Hagen plays a left handed shot from a difficult position on the ninth hole at Muirfield, Scotland, his ball too close to a stone wall to hit in his usual right handed manner

Walter Passmore / Iolanthe
WALTER PASSMORE Comic actor and singer, best known for his Gilbert & Sullivan roles, seen here in Iolanthe

The Mystery Of Squadron X
An illustrated front cover for The Mystery Of Squadron X, written by Walter Tyrer, no. 53 in the pulp fiction series, The Sexton Blake Library

Manila Carnival, The Philippines - Miss Ilocos Sur
Illustration after Walter Dendy Sadler (18541923) of his painting Thursday (Tomorrow will be Friday) of 1880, showing a group of jovial monks out fishing. Date: 1880

Stuffed Kittens Lunch
Stuffed animals sit around a tiny table eating and drinking at the Walter Potter Museum, Jamaica Inn, London, sadly sold off and disbanded in 2003. Date: 1960s

ODEON CASINO POSTER, 1920. German poster for Odeon Casino by Walter Schnackenberg, 1920

Walter Sickert
Walter Richard Sickert (1860 - 1942), English Impressionist painter in middle age

DDE-90038844
USA, California, Palm Springs. Desert Princess Golf Course and Mountains, winter. Date: 20/05/2010

Bearded ladies slipper orchid, Cypripedium barbatum.. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Walter Hood Fitch for Sir William Jackson Hookers Curtiss Botanical Magazine

Buzzini Building, New York
Building, Walter J. Buzzini, 505 West 21st Street. View from above and across the street of Walter J. Buzzin, Inc. manufacturers of cooking utensils at 505 West 21st Street; many signs on building, in

The Wiener Riesenrad (German for Viennese Giant Wheel ), or Riesenrad is a Ferris wheel at the entrance of the Prater amusement park in Leopoldstadt, the 2nd district of Austrias capital Vienna

Winner of the One Thousand Guineas at Newmarket, 1943
Walter Earl (right) the trainer of the winning horse, Herringbone, ridden by Harry Wragg, is pictured with another trainer, Jack Jarvis, whose horse, Ribbon, was beaten

Germany / Dessau / Bauhaus
The Bauhaus building in Dessau, manufacturing city in eastern Germany. The building was built in 1925 - 26 by the German architect Walter Gropius

Riefenstahl / Olympics 2
OLYMPISCHESPIELE Leni Riefenstahl directs cameraman Walter Frentz during the filming of the Berlin Olympics, arguably the finest film of sport ever made

Edmund Spenser reading to Raleigh
Edmund Spenser reading the first part of his epic poem The Faerie Queen to Sir Walter Raleigh in Ireland

Raleigh / Potatoes / Ireland
SIR WALTER RALEIGH English navigator supervising the first planting of potatoes in Ireland

Lucy Walter / (Mrs Barlow)
LUCY WALTER The mistress of Charles II and mother (by him) of James, Duke of Monmouth

Major Walter Clopton Wingfield - devised, developed and popularised the game of lawn tennis in the early 1870s. 1881

The shops on Mill Street, Alloa, Scotland. The Book Seller and Stationers shop of this postcards publisher (Walter Thorburn & Co.) can be seen on the left. circa 1910s

Guildford Grammar School Chapel, c1947. Creator: Unknown
Guildford Grammar School Chapel, c1947. Usually known as the Chapel of St. Mary and St. George. A Heritage-listed building on Terrace Road, East Guildford

Arthur Draws the Sword from the Stone, 1911. Artist: Walter Crane
Arthur Draws the Sword form the Stone, 1911. The young Arthur pulls the sword from the stone to become King of England. Frontispiece of Stories of the Knights of the Round Table by Henry Gilbert

Walter Rothschild driving his team of zebras at Tring Park
Carriage drawn by a zebra driven by Lord Lionel Walter Rothschild, founder of the Natural History Museum at Tring (where this photograph was taken), now part of the Natural History Museum, London

Ark Royal - Elizabethan Naval ship
Built by Raleigh, and named the Ark Raleigh, purchased by Elizabeth and renamed Ark Royal (and subsequently Anne Royal Date: 1587

Walter Raleigh lays his cloak at Queen Elizabeth Is feet
Sir Walter Raleigh lays his cloak at Queen Elizabeth Is feet to prevent her from getting muddy feet. The fanciful, romantic tale of the cloak

Edward VII, c1900s. Portrait of King Edward VII who ruled from 1901-1910. Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume IV, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

Balloting for the coal strike, Wheatsheaf Colliery, Pendlebury, January 1912, (c1920). Artist: Topical Press Agency
Balloting for the coal strike, Wheatsheaf Colliery, Pendlebury, near Manchester, January 1912, (c1920). Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume IV, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

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"Walter: A Multifaceted Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the world of Walter, a name that resonates with history, creativity, and exploration. From the vast British Empire in 1886 to the iconic Bauhaus Building, Walter Crane's artistic prowess leaves an indelible mark. As we unravel the layers of Walter's story, his garland design captivates our imagination. Its intricate beauty transports us to Hotel Post in St Anton am Arlberg, Tyrol, Austria - a place where elegance meets nature. Amidst this visual journey lies Lilium speciosum - a delicate flower that embodies grace and resilience. Just like Walter himself who navigated through life's challenges with unwavering determination. In George Square, Glasgow, we encounter Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson immortalized by Henry Bone's artistry. This glimpse into history reminds us of Walter's appreciation for valor and heroism. The allure of discovery takes center stage as Project Mercury 7 unfolds before our eyes, and is here that we witness humanity reaching for the stars while honoring those like Walt Whitman whose words inspire generations. Walter Crane's Faerie Queene captures our attention next - a testament to his ability to breathe life into literature through captivating illustrations. His talent transcends time as he brings Spenser's epic poem alive once more. A serendipitous meeting between Sir Walter Scott and Robert Burns reveals another facet of Walter’s narrative – one rooted in Scottish culture and literary brilliance. Their encounter serves as a reminder that great minds often find solace in each other’s company. Yet it is within Yellow Fever-stricken Cuba where Drs. Carlos Finlay, Walter Reed, Jesse Lazear, and James Carroll unite against adversity after the Spanish-American War. In Dean Cornwell’s poignant painting from c1940; their courage shines bright amidst darkness – just like Walter himself who faced challenges head-on throughout his journey.