Bailey Collection

CIRCUS POSTER, 1920s. American poster, 1920s, for Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey circus

Chelsea Arts Ball - Noel Coward and Ivor Novello
A group at the Annual Chelsea Arts Club Ball, held at the Royal Albert Hall every New Years Eve. Back row from left, Mr Frank Verner Leveson, Mrs Calthrop, Ivor Novello, Miss Gladys Cooper

Court room scene, Mr M Naughten trial
A sketch taken of the courtroom at Old Bailey where the trial of Mr M Naughten took place, for the assassination Mr Edward Drummond, secretary to Prime Minister Sir Robert Peel

A Plan of the town of Sheffield in the county of York drawn by W. Fairbank 1797. Engraved by Thomas Harris
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library:s 45 S

Old Bailey / London
The Central Criminal Court, London (The Old Bailey)

Hedingham Castle, Essex, engraved by John Carr Armytage, 1832 (engraving)
XJF451336 Hedingham Castle, Essex, engraved by John Carr Armytage, 1832 (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norman motte and bailey castle)

CIRCUS POSTER. Barnum & Bailey, c. 1912

Piel Castle
Grade I listed ruins of castle, Piel Island, Barrow in Furness. IoE 388354

Another Derby Derby?
Caricatures of well known personalities of the turf caricatured by Mel before the Epsom Derby of 1928. Clockwise from top left - Sir Abe Bailey, owner of Advocate, Lord Dewar, owner of Sunny Trace

Barnum & Bailey Poster
Poster for Barnum and Baileys Circus

Dunster Castle, Dunster, Somerset. A former motte and bailey castle, it is now a country house. Date: 20th century

The Old Court / Old Bailey
The Old Bailey: The Old Court. Date: circa 1900

View of motte and bailey castle on limestone outcrop, Clitheroe Castle, Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, august

Page from The Bystander, 18th April 1928, featuring an article called Flying for Women by Lady (Abe) Bailey, who is pictured top left as the champion woman aviator who flies a D.H. Moth

Caricatures at Royal Ascot, 1927
Weighing out for the cartoon stakes at Ascot - and some of the " the heads" whose colours have established a reputation for " showing up" at the Royal meeting

Bailey Bridge and Rhine victory by G. H. Davis
The Bailey Bridge: the British weapon which hurdled Allied armies across the Rhine barrier during the Second World War. Some constructional details of a great engineering invention

Picture No. 10741229
Carisbrooke Castle, a historic motte-and-bailey castle, village of Carisbrooke, near Newport, Isle of Wight Date:

CIRCUS POSTER, 1920s. American poster for Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey circus, 1920s

Durham Castle, a motte and bailey structure, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Durham, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Lillian Leitzel - German Circus acrobat and strongwoman
Lillian (" Lilli" ) Leitzel (1892-1931) - an acrobat and strongwoman for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus. Date: circa 1910s

CIRCUS TRAIN from Barnum & Baileys Greatest Show on Earth, c. 1905

Sir Stuart (Steuart) Baileys Statue, Dalhousie Square, Calcutta, c1910. Sir Steuart Colvin Bayley (1836-1925) was a British civil servant and Lieutenant-Governor of Bengal from 1887-1890

Government supplied NFS pump escape and trailer pump
A grey pump escape and trailer pump prior to having its NFS station identification number painted on the side. Seen here at the London Fire Brigade headquarters in Lambeth

CIRCUS POSTER, c1950. Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus poster, c1950, when the three-ring circus still performed under a tent

Old Bailey (Interior)
The Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey

Trial of the Detectives at the Old Bailey
Trial of the Scotland Yard Detectives at the Old Bailey - examination of the convict Kurr. Date: 1877

Dwarf violet iris or vernal American flower de luce, Iris verna. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A. Bailey after Edwin Dalton Smith from John Lindley

New Sessions House, London
New Sessions House, Central Criminal Court, London c. 1910

The Barnum & Bailey greatest show on Earth, the worlds largest, grandest, best amusement institution. Date c1899. The Barnum & Bailey greatest show on Earth, the worlds largest, grandest

Old Bailey Dome
The dome of the Old Bailey, topped by the magnificent gold statue of Justice, holding a sword in one hand and weighing scales in the other. Date: early 1930s

GARGANTUA CIRCUS POSTER. Gargantua the Great on an American circus poster, 1938

CIRCUS POSTER, 1899. Equestrienne Ada Castello on an American circus poster, c1899

The Barnum and Bailey Show Programme, 1897
Front cover of the Barnum and Bailey Show programme for the 1897 performances at Olympia, London

Prisoners / Old Bailey
Prisoners await their turn at the passage and stairs leading to the dock in the Old Bailey

Freiheit Trial / 1881
The Freiheit prosecution - trial of Herr Johann Most at the Cebtral Criminal Court (Old Bailey). Mr A M Sullivan (Counsel for the Defence) is speaking

Oxford Castel C16th ?
Plan of the motte and bailey castle of William the Conqueror showing the ditch, surrounding houses & their gardens, the Session House & St Georges Tower & the keep

Medusa trumpet - Hoop-petticoat daffodil, Narcissus bulbocodium (Slender-leaved hoop-petticoat daffodil)
FLO4713417 Medusa trumpet - Hoop-petticoat daffodil, Narcissus bulbocodium (Slender-leaved hoop-petticoat daffodil, Corbularia tenuifolia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A

Crocus has two flowers - Silvery crocus, Crocus biflorus (Small annulate crocus, Crocus annulatus var. pusillus)
FLO4712677 Crocus has two flowers - Silvery crocus, Crocus biflorus (Small annulate crocus, Crocus annulatus var. pusillus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A

Peacock eye, peacock flower or tiger lily - Mexican shellflower, Tigridia pavonia (Shell-flowered tiger flower)
FLO4712573 Peacock eye, peacock flower or tiger lily - Mexican shellflower, Tigridia pavonia (Shell-flowered tiger flower, Tigridia conchiflora). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A

Forked-petaled flower de luce, Iris dichotoma. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A
FLO4713270 Forked-petaled flower de luce, Iris dichotoma. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A. Bailey after Edwin Dalton Smith from John Lindley

Wild lily - Siberian lily, Lilium pensylvanicum (Showy Siberian lily, Lilium spectabile)
FLO4712830 Wild lily - Siberian lily, Lilium pensylvanicum (Showy Siberian lily, Lilium spectabile). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A

Symplocarpe fetide - Skunk cabbage or foetid symplocarpus, Symplocarpus foetidus
FLO4713635 Symplocarpe fetide - Skunk cabbage or foetid symplocarpus, Symplocarpus foetidus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A

Alaska Iris - Bristle-tipped flower de luce, Iris setosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A
FLO4713206 Alaska Iris - Bristle-tipped flower de luce, Iris setosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A. Bailey after Edwin Dalton Smith from John Lindley

Iris - Dwarf violet iris gold vernal American flower de luce, Iris verna. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A
FLO4713311 Iris - Dwarf violet iris gold vernal American flower de luce, Iris verna. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A

Iris sanguin - Blood iris, Iris sanguinea (Red-leaved flower de luce, Iris haematophylla)
FLO4713258 Iris sanguin - Blood iris, Iris sanguinea (Red-leaved flower de luce, Iris haematophylla). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A

Client: Vanity Fair - location: Teddington - Striped white jersey and navy trousers - April 24, 1958 Date: 1958

Muscari faux botryde - Grape hyacinth, Muscari botryoides. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A
FLO4713444 Muscari faux botryde - Grape hyacinth, Muscari botryoides. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A. Bailey after Edwin Dalton Smith from John Lindley

Barnum & Bailey poster depicting the destruction of the Spanish Fleet by the United States Navvy, off Cuba 1898
528964 Barnum & Bailey poster depicting the destruction of the Spanish Fleet by the United States Navvy, off Cuba 1898; Universal History Archive/UIG.

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"Bailey: A Journey Through Time and Entertainment" Step into the captivating world of Bailey, where history and entertainment intertwine. From the intricate plan of Sheffield in 1797 to the vibrant circus posters of the 1920s, it has left its mark on various facets of culture. Intriguingly, a glimpse into Hedingham Castle in Essex takes us back to 1832, as we admire John Carr Armytage's exquisite engraving. The grandeur and majesty captured within these walls transport us to a bygone era. But it is perhaps the enchanting allure of circuses that truly defines Bailey's legacy. The American poster from Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey circus in the 1920s showcases an era when acrobats defied gravity, clowns brought laughter to all ages, and majestic animals mesmerized audiences with their grace. The mention of Old Bailey reminds us of London's historic courtrooms where justice was served for centuries. As we envision a dramatic court room scene during Mr M Naughten's trial, we can almost hear echoes from past legal battles reverberating through time. Traveling further north brings us to Clitheroe Castle in Lancashire. Its motte and bailey structure perched atop a limestone outcrop offers breathtaking views that have stood witness to countless stories throughout history. Dunster Castle in Somerset beckons with its medieval charm, inviting visitors to explore its storied halls filled with tales of knights and nobility. It stands as a testament to resilience against time's relentless march forward. And what about Another Derby Derby? A curious hint indeed. Could it be an enigmatic event or simply a playful reference lost amidst history? Finally, our journey concludes with yet another glimpse at Barnum & Bailey through their timeless poster. This iconic duo continues to captivate imaginations even today – reminding us that dreams are meant not only to be dreamed but also lived.