Wessex Collection

Map of Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms and the Danelaw, 9th Century
Vintage engraving of a Map of Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms and the Danelaw, 9th Century

Map of the Wessex of the Novels and Poems of Thomas Hardy (engraving)
6026362 Map of the Wessex of the Novels and Poems of Thomas Hardy (engraving) by Walker, Emery (1851-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of the Wessex of the Novels and Poems of Thomas Hardy)

Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Poster
Poster, Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Ltd, Spithead Air Ferry to and from the island, winter fare seven shillings and sixpence return, seven services daily

Map of Wessex
A map of the Wessex of the novels

Royal Navy helicopters photographed off Portland. From top: Westland Sea King, Westland Wessex HAS1, Westland Wessex HU5, Westland Wessex HAS1, Westland Lynx, Westland Wasp HAS1 and Westlad Gazelle

Three Royal Navy helicopters alongside St Michaels Mount, Cornwall. From left:Westland Sea King HAS1 of 706 Squadron; Westland Wessex HAS1 of 771 Squadron and a Westland Gazelle of 705 Squadron

Wessex helicopter winching up survivior in rescue from sea

An RAF Westland Wessex flies over HMS Fearless (L10) at ?
An RAF Westland Wessex flies over HMS Fearless (L10) at Lee-on-Solent, 2 March 1966

Page from the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
A page from a version of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, narrating events of the years 772 to 794. It was written in Old English in the 9th century by a Wessex scribe

A Westland Wessex flies over HMS Albion (R07)

Westland Wessex HAS1, XP116, of 845 Royal naval Air Squa?
Westland Wessex HAS1, XP116, of 845 Royal naval Air Squadron on the Batang Rajang, September 1963

Wessex / Waterstone House
Wessex scenery: Waterstone House, Dorset, home of Bathsheba Everdene in Thomas Hardys novel Far From the Madding Crowd

Teenage barmaid, Halfway House, Rame, Cornwall
Teenage barmaid at the Halfway House, Rame, Cornwall. circa 1980s

Royal Marine Commandos re-embarking from a Westland Wessex helicopter on to a Royal Navy Commando Carrier

Westland Wessex HC2, XT678, of No28 Squadron RAF Kai Tak?
Westland Wessex HC2, XT678, of No28 Squadron RAF Kai Tak, Hong Kong

Pleasure Flights Poster, Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Ltd, Bembridge Farm Aerodrome at any time by arrangement at the farm

Queen Elizabeth II and family at Frogmore, 1965
The royal family photographed at Frogmore in April 1965. The Queen, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Anne, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Prince Andrew

England, Dorset, Swanage. The timber remains of the Old Pier at Swanage, and the Wellington Clock Tower in the background, which originally stood at the southern end of London Bridge

Drawing Room at Thomas Hardys home, Max Gate
View of the Drawing Room at Max Gate in Dorchester, Dorset, the home of Thomas Hardy, English novelist and poet. Hardy designed the house

Thomas Hardy, English novelist and poet, at Max Gate
Thomas Hardy, English novelist and poet, outside his home at Max Gate in Dorchester, Dorset. Hardy designed the house, and his brother built it -- Hardy and his first wife Emma moved there in 1885

Wessex / Bockhampton Lane
Wessex scenery: Bockhampton Lane near Dorchester, model for Mellstock Lane in Thomas Hardys novel Under the Greenwood Tree

Royal Air Force Westland Wessex HC. 2 XR505
Royal Air Force Westland Wessex HC.2 XR505 (msn WA130) at RAF Odiham First flight on 01-10-1963, delivered 18-10-1963, to Uruguay Navy as A-081 on 01-1998 Date: 1964

Royal Family at Christmas Service, 1969
Members of the Royal family leave St. Georges Chapel, Windsor after attending the Christmas service there. In the foreground is Queen Elizabeth II holding the hand of her youngest son

Alfred the Great (849-899), Anglo-Saxon king of Wessex from 871, (c1920). Much of Alfreds reign was taken up with the struggle against the Danish invaders

Westland Wessex HC2s, XR527 and XR588, of No28 Squadron ?
Westland Wessex HC2s, XR527 and XR588, of No28 Squadron RAF Kai Tak, Hong Kong, August 1976

Westland Wessex HC-2
RAF Westland Wessex Hc-2 Mk-2 at the Intensive Flying Trials Unit at Odiham, UK Date: 1963

Westland Wessex 52 helicopters for the Iraqi Air Force

A Royal Navy Westland Wessex HU5, XT485, lifts supplies ?
A Royal Navy Westland Wessex HU5, XT485, lifts supplies from HMS Hermes (R12)

England, Dorset, Corfe Castle

Wessex / Blackmore Vale
Wessex scenery: Blackmore Vale, Dorset, setting for a scene in Thomas Hardys novel Jude the Obscure

Wessex / Bindon Abbey Mill
Wessex scenery: Bindon Abbey Mill, Dorset, where Angel Clare in Thomas Hardys novel Tess of the d Urbervilles proposes to learn milling

Events / Britain / Norman
King Edward the Confessor sends Harold, earl of Wessex, to confirm to William, duke of Normandy, that he will succeed him on the English throne

King Alfred, 1890. Creator: Unknown
King Alfred, 1890. Alfred the Great (c847-899) King of Wessex from 871-c886 and King of the Anglo-Saxons from c886-899. He won a decisive victory in the Battle of Edington in 878

The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined, 1070 (wool embroidery on linen)
XCF115624 The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined, 1070 (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

King Alfred of Wessex burns the cakes
One popular legend from the life of Alfred the Great (849-899 AD), originating from 12th century chronicles, tells how after fleeing to the Somerset Levels

Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies in Tess of the D Urbervilles, based on the novel by Thomas Hardy, at the Barnes Theatre, Richmond, SW London. 1925

Athelney & Ethandun 878, (1935). Map of part of the west of England (modern Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire), showing Athelney

King Alfred the Great, 1785. From Harrisons Edition of Rapins History of England, by Paul Rapin de Thoyras. [John Harrison, London, 1785]

Bagshot Park, the Seat of the Honourable Augustus Kepple, 1777. Artist: Michael Angelo Rooker
Bagshot Park, the Seat of the Honourable Augustus Kepple, 1777. Bagshot Park in Surrey became the home of Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex (born 1964) and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex

Woolbridge Manor House, near Lulworth, Dorset
Woolbridge Manor House, just outside the village of Wool, near Lulworth, Dorset. It was the inspiration for Wellbridge House

Dorchester - The Manor House, Wool, Dorset, associated with the novel Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based

Westland Wessex 60 G-ASWI
Westland Wessex 60 series 1 G-ASWI (msn WA199, ex G-17-1) of Bristow Helicopters, at Blackpool-Squire's Gate Airport in October 1974

Westland Wessex HC. 2 XS678
Royal Air Force - Westland Wessex HC.2 XS678 (msn WA197), of No.72 Squadron at RAF Odiham, in Hampshire. Date: circa 1968

Westland Wessex 60 G-ATSC (msn ), of Bristow Helicopters, at North Denes on 26 February 1968. Date: 1968

Westland Wessex HU. 5 XS486
Royal Navy - Westland Wessex HU.5 XS486 (msn WA160), call-sign V, base code CU'), of 707 Naval Air Squadron, at RAF Church Fenton on 26 February 1965. Date: 1965

Westland Wessex HU. 5 XS521
Royal Navy - Westland Wessex HU.5 XS521 (msn WA190), call-sign WR, base code CU'), of 707 Naval Air Squadron. Date: circa 1970

Westland Wessex HC. 2 XT680 E
Royal Air Force - Westland Wessex HC.2 XT680 E (msn WA548), of No.28 Squadron at RAF Sek Kong, in Hong Kong. Date: circa 1973

Westland Wessex HAS. 1 XP157
Royal Navy - Westland Wessex HAS.1 XP157 (msn, base code CU, call-sign 503'), of 706 Naval Air Squadron from Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose, seen on the 25 May 1964. Date: 1964

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"Wessex: A Tapestry of History, Poetry, and Adventure" Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Wessex, a land steeped in history and brimming with captivating stories. Journey back to the 9th century as you explore the Map of Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms and the Danelaw, tracing the footsteps of ancient civilizations that once thrived here. Transport yourself to a bygone era with the Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Poster. Feel your imagination take flight as you envision vintage planes soaring through clear blue skies, connecting this region to distant horizons. Discover the Wessex immortalized in Thomas Hardy's novels and poems through an enchanting engraving on a map. Let his words transport you to rolling hillsides dotted with picturesque villages and evoke emotions that only literature can stir. Uncover hidden gems on a Map of Wessex, guiding you through breathtaking landscapes where nature's beauty intertwines seamlessly with human ingenuity. Marvel at coastal vistas adorned by Royal Navy helicopters photographed off Portland or witness their graceful presence alongside St Michaels Mount – moments frozen in time yet forever etched into memory. Experience heart-pounding rescue missions as a Westland Wessex helicopter winches up survivors from treacherous seas. Witness bravery unfold before your eyes as these heroes navigate perilous waters to save lives against all odds. Feel the exhilaration as an RAF Westland Wessex flies over HMS Fearless (L10) at an undisclosed location – two symbols of strength united for a common purpose. Sense pride swell within you when another Westland Wessex gracefully soars above HMS Albion (R07), embodying resilience and unwavering determination. Delve into history further with glimpses from the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle; each page tells tales woven intricately into this land's fabric – battles fought valiantly, alliances forged steadfastly, shaping its destiny across centuries. Finally, meet the people who call Wessex home.