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Captain Collins of Brighton, with his family
Captain Fred Collins of Brighton, who ran three pleasure boats called the Skylark and was a familiar figure on Brighton Beach for sixty years. His cry of Any More for the Skylark became so famous that it became a national saying for pleasure boats. It is believed that the novelist Charles Dickens knew Collins, and went for a trip on the Skylark in 1867, commenting later on the captains witty chatter to the trippers. Collins is seen here on the right, with his son, grandson and great grandson. The fleet continued to sail until just after the Second World War under his son, also named Fred Collins, although two of the three boats were lost at Dunkirk in 1940
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1867 Brighton Collins Dickens Familiar Fred Frederick Grand Son Pleasure Sail Sea Side Sixty Trip Whiskers Years Sky Lark
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Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug, featuring the charming image of Captain Fred Collins and his family. This beautiful mug is brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online, showcasing a timeless photograph of Brighton's beloved figurehead, Captain Collins. The Skylark boat owner and operator was a cherished presence on Brighton Beach for an impressive sixty years. Each sip from this mug will transport you back in time, as you enjoy your favorite beverage while holding a piece of history in your hands. Perfect for tea or coffee, this sturdy mug is not only a delightful addition to your daily routine but also a thoughtful gift for friends and family. Embrace the nostalgia and relive the stories of Brighton's rich maritime history with every use.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 8cm high x 9.5cm diameter (3.1" x 3.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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This evocative photograph captures the legendary figure of Captain Fred Collins of Brighton, flanked by his son, grandson, and great-grandson, as they stand proudly before one of his famous pleasure boats, the Skylark. Captain Collins was a familiar sight on the Brighton beachfront for an astonishing sixty years, running three boats that bore the catchy cry of 'Any More for the Skylark?'. This phrase became so ingrained in the national lexicon that it is believed Charles Dickens himself was acquainted with the captain, having taken a trip on the Skylark in 1867 and commenting on the captain's witty chatter to the trippers. Dressed in his captain's hat and whiskers, Collins embodied the Edwardian era's class and charm. The Collins family's fleet continued to sail until just after the Second World War, with Captain Collins' son, also named Fred Collins, taking the helm. Tragically, two of the three boats were lost at Dunkirk in 1940. This historic photograph transports us back to a bygone era of leisurely seaside trips and the warm camaraderie of three generations of seafaring Collins men.
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