Weldon Collection

BOSTON RED SOX, 1916. Team photo of the Boston Red Sox, 1916. Babe Ruth is seated in the front row, center

Mr and Mrs Charles Sweeny, lunching in London
Wartime snapshot of Mr and Mrs Charles Sweeny, lunching in London, with pilot officer Sir Anthony Weldon, BT RAF. From an article, Black out Night out by Edith Shackleton. Date: 1939

Music cover, The Man with the Mandolin, by James Cavanaugh, John Redmond and Frank Weldon, featured and broadcast by Jack Payne and his Band, and Brian Lawrance and his Lansdown House Sextet

Fay Weldon, English author, essayist and playwright
Fay Weldon (b 1931), English author, essayist and playwright, whose work has a strong feminist element. Date: circa 1980s

Huw Wheldon, British broadcaster and television executive
Sir Huw Pyrs Wheldon (1916-1986), British broadcaster and television executive. Best known for his arts magazine programme, Monitor. Date: circa 1960s

Cartoon, Mrs Weldon to Monsieur Gounod - I ll let you know, dear Charles, that you must not libel me! Georgina Weldon (1837-1914), classical singer

Cartoon, Mrs Weldon, in litigation again - Be sure you don t fall, Georgie! Georgina Weldon (1837-1914), classical singer, was frequently involved in lawsuits and libel cases with others

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1045745 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements)

FALL / CRUFTS WINNER / 1948
TRACEY WITCH OF WARE Breed: Cocker spaniel Owned by Miss D Weldon Bred by HS Lloyd Blue roan, born 15.09.28 Sire Falconers Padlock of Ware Date: 1948 - 1950

Corby NN17 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Corby NN17 3

Northumberland NE65 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Northumberland NE65 8

Atalanta of GAT Weldon competing at the Bugatti Owners Club Lewes Speed Trials, Sussex, 1937
Atalanta 1496S cc. Vehicle Reg. No. GMC986. Event Entry No: 15 Driver: Weldon, G.A.T. Time: 26.4 secs. Place: B.O.C. Lewes Speed trials. Date: 4.9.37

Fall / Crufts Winner / 48 / 50
TRACEY WITCH OF WARE CRUFTS BEST IN SHOW 1948 & 50 Owned by Miss D Weldon Bred by HS Lloyd Blue roan, born 15.09.28 Sire Falconers Padlock of Ware

At a Bright Young Party
Cartoon showing some young personalities of the time at a party: Rosemary Hope-Vere, Oliver Messel, Philip Kindersley, Lord Donegall, Sir Anthony Weldon, Lady Seafield, Hon

Weldons Fancy Dress. circa 1927

WWII knitting booklet, Home Front Woollies
Front cover of a knitting booklet produced by Weldons featuring a variety of patterns to make garments for war workers from a resolute looking member of the Home Guard to female members of the armed

WWII knitting, New Woollies for soldiers, sailors & airmen
Front cover of a knitting booklet from the Second World War published by yarn manufacturer Weldon, featuring woollen garments which could made for men in the armed services

Weldons clothing patterns. circa 1927

Weldons Latest Fashions -- Ladies Journal. circa 1927

Cartoon, Georgina Weldon, classical singer
Cartoon, Georgina Weldon -- Waiting for the Verdict. Georgina Weldon (1837-1914), classical singer, was frequently involved in lawsuits and libel cases with others in the profession

Cartoon, Mrs Weldon in her latest role -- Mad? Not much. Georgina Weldon (1837-1914), classical singer, was frequently involved in lawsuits and libel cases with others

Proclamation of King Edward VII - St Jamess Palace
Proclaiming His Majesty King Edward VII from the balcony of St. Jamess Palace, London January 24th, 1901. 1901

Cartoon, M Riviere and Mrs Weldon
Cartoon, Jules Riviere (1819-1900), composer and conductor, and Georgina Weldon (1837-1914), classical singer and conductor

Music cover, I Like Mountain Music, fox trot song, words by James Cavanaugh, music by Frank Weldon. With a signed photo of Florrie Forde, music hall singer. 1933

Queen Alexandra mask. circa 1901

Cartoon, Mrs Weldon painting a bust of Gounod
Cartoon, The gentle Mrs Weldon, putting black paint on a portrait bust of the French composer, Charles Gounod (1818-1893)

WELDONs LINGERIE 1930S
Floral print cami-bockers, a princess petticoat (or slip), a petticoat with an opera top & a yellow nightdress with lace edged epaulettes. Date: 1930s

Costume designs, Weldons Beautiful Needlework
Costume designs and patterns for girls, a page in Weldons Beautiful Needlework magazine. Date: circa 1920s

Egyptian designs, Weldons Beautiful Needlework
Egyptian designs for home furnishings, an insert page from Weldons Beautiful Needlework magazine. Date: circa 1920s

Tapestry designs, Weldons Beautiful Needlework
Tapestry designs for home furnishings, a double page spread in Weldons Beautiful Needlework magazine. Date: circa 1920s

Cover design, Weldons Beautiful Needlework, No. 2, showing a young woman in a crinoline dress sewing. Date: circa 1920s

Silhouette portrait of Harry Weldon, music hall performer
Silhouette portrait of Harry Weldon (1881-1930), English comedian and music hall performer. Date: 1923

Georgina Weldon, campaigner, litigant and amateur singer
Georgina Weldon 1837-1914), campaigner against the lunacy laws, litigant and amateur singer. Her interest in spiritualism led her husband to try to prove that she was insane; she resisted being taken

Sir Anthony Weldon
SIR ANTHONY WELDON courtier, Clerk of the Green Cloth to James I, whatever that means. Date: ? - 1649

NEW YORK: EAST HARLEM. Construction of the James Weldon Johnson Houses, covering 112th Street to 115th Street between Park Avenue and Third Avenue in East Harlem, New York City

JAMES W. JOHNSON (1871-1938). American author and civil rights activist. Caricature by Eva Herrmann, 1929

Source Size = 2558 x 1518
Triumphal Arch at Great Weldon, her Majestys Visit to Burghley

1072737; out of copyright

SITTING BULL, 1882. Sitting Bull (c1831-1890), Sioux Native American leader, after his 1882 surrender, with his family outside their tepee at Fort Randall

Military memorial statue near Arlington National Cemetery depicting the raising of the flag over Mount Suribachi during
MARINE CORPS WAR MEMORIAL. Military memorial statue near Arlington National Cemetery depicting the raising of the flag over Mount Suribachi during the World War II Battle of Iwo Jima

CIVIL WAR: PETERSBURG. Union General Gouverneur Kemble Warren directing the fortification of the Union lines on Weldon Road, c20 August 1864, during the siege of Petersburg, Virginia

CIVIL WAR: PETERSBURG. Union troops under General James H. Wilson destroying tracks of the Weldon Railroad, which carried supplies from North Carolina to the Condederate Army at Petersburg, Virginia

NEWPORT: LAWN TENNIS, 1882. Lawn-Tennis Tournament at Newport. Wood engraving, American. 1882, after C. D. Weldon
NEWPORT: LAWN TENNIS, 1882. Lawn-Tennis Tournament at Newport. Wood engraving, American. 1882, after C.D. Weldon

Georgina Weldon
GEORGINA WELDON (nee Thomas) Remarkable and eccentric adventuress, opera singer, mistress of Charles Gounod etc. Date: 1837 - 1914

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"Weldon: A Captivating Tale of Red Sox Glory, Literary Brilliance, and Fashionable Soirees" Step back in time to 1916 with the Boston Red Sox, a team that etched their names in baseball history. In this captivating team photo, Babe Ruth takes center stage, exuding confidence and talent that would shape his legendary career. But Weldon is not just about sports; it's also about fancy dress parties that transported people into a world of glamour and extravagance. Picture men and women adorned in exquisite attire, reveling in the joyous atmosphere of these grand events. Amidst the glitz and glamor, Mr. And Mrs. Charles Sweeny lunch elegantly in London - a snapshot of high society living at its finest. Music fills the air as we turn our attention to "The Man with the Mandolin, " an enchanting melody captured on a vintage music cover. It speaks volumes about an era when music was cherished for its ability to transport souls. Fay Weldon emerges from this narrative as an English author extraordinaire - her words weaving tales that captivate readers across generations. Her essays and plays are testaments to her literary prowess. Huw Wheldon enters the scene as a British broadcaster who shaped television history with his innovative ideas and executive brilliance. His contributions forever changed how we consume media today. Imagine attending one of those Bright Young Parties where laughter echoed through opulent halls while guests reveled until dawn broke over London's skyline - truly an experience worth cherishing. In times of war like WWII, knitting became more than just a hobby; it transformed into an act of patriotism. Home Front Woollies provided comfort for soldiers far from home while New Woollies warmed hearts on land, sea, or sky – knitted gifts filled with love during uncertain times. And finally, let us not forget Mrs.