Barnes Collection

Sir Barnes Wallis HonFRAeS at his drawing board
Sir Barnes Wallis, HonFRAeS, at his drawing board

High Street, Barnes, West London
A simply stunning real photographic postcard showing the High Street, Barnes, West London, featuring a very smart carriage (left) with two finely-dressed coachmen and a horse bus behind

The Pearly King and Queen of Thornton Heath
Larry Barnes (1926-2011) - Pearly King of Thornton Heath and one of Variety Theatres last specialist acts. Pictured with his Pearly Queen Maggie (1932)

An Avro Vulcan B2 gives a birthday salute to Barnes Wallace
An Avro Vulcan B2 gives a birthday salute to Sir Barnes Wallis in September 1977. Date: 1977

England cricket team of 1885
Cricketers of the England eleven of 1885, with W G Grace at the centre, surrounded by Barnes, Lyttelton, Shrewsbury, Gunn, Bates, Steel, Read, Peate, Barlow and Ulyett. 1885

Lonsdale Road, Barnes, south-west London, with the River Thames on the left and two pubs on the right -- the Bulls Head and the Watermans Arms. circa 1910

Photos on piano, Lloyd Georges farm at Churt, Surrey
Photos on the piano, Lloyd Georges farm at Churt, Surrey. On the back row, l-r: Eleftherios Venizelos, Lloyd George with Prince of Wales (future Edward VIII), General Foch

Barnes Terrace, London, 1902
Illustration showing Barnes Terrace, London, with the River Thames on the extreme left of the image, 1902

Oxford V Cambridge 1877
(L) Danger Ahead (R) At Barnes Race which had a controversial dead heat finish

DEATH OF LINCOLN, 1865. Death bed of Lincoln. Lithograph, 1865

Justus D. Barnes in the film The Great Train Robbery made by the Edison Company in 1903
GREAT TRAIN ROBBERY, 1903. Justus D. Barnes in the film The Great Train Robbery made by the Edison Company in 1903

A portrait of Barnes Wallis
on location at Teddington for the filming of The Dam Busters in 1954

Bromley FC football team 1936. Back row: Weeks, Clark, Centa, Bartaby, Fallon, Mallett, Wade. Front row: Stroud, Barnes, Holbrook (Captain), Brind, Clayton. Date: 1936

The Canadians at Ypres, 1915, depicting the Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry at Bellewaerde Ridge on 8th May 1915

Crop Circle Alton Barnes
Alton Barnes, Wiltshire : a small girl runs across the largest circle in the formation, demonstrating its huge size

Village, Hale Barnes, Lancashire
Village, Hale Barnes, Altrincham, near Trafford, Lancashire, England. Date: 1907

CIVIL WAR: SOLDIER, c1862. Portrait of Captain Jesse Sharpe Barnes, F Company, 4th North Carolina Infantry. Ambrotype, c1862

Our Little Contemptibles, WW1
Our Little Contemptibles, by William Barnes Wollen, RI ROI RBC (1857-1936)

British R100 airship in flight
The British R100 airship in flight. She was a rigid airship, designed by Barnes Wallis and built by Vickers for the UK Air Ministry, making her first flight on 16 December 1929. Date: circa 1929

DDE-90031937
Ireland, County Cork, Beara Peninsula. Ardgroom Harbor Date: 30/08/2007

Music cover, Tra-La-La! or Scraps, words by R P Weston and Fred J Barnes, music by Maurice Scott, sung by Ben Albert. 1906

Entrance to Blisworth Tunnel, Grand Junction Canal, Northamptonshire, 1819. Artist: John Hassell
Entrance to Blisworth Tunnel, Grand Junction Canal, Northamptonshire, 1819. A Boat approaching the entrance to the great tunnel from the Blisworth end

Grand Junction Canal from Stow Hill near Upper Heyford, Northamptonshire, 1819. Artist: John Hassell
Grand Junction Canal from Stow Hill near Upper Heyford, Northamptonshire, 1819. A lime kiln can be seen in the centre of the picture

William Barnes home in Dorset, England
Winterborne Came rectory, the home of William Barnes (1801 - 1886), the Dorset poet. Date: circa 1890

WILLIAM BARNES (1801-1886). English poet, philologist and clergyman. Wood engraving, English, 1886

Picture No. 10741319
England - Aerial view Alton Barnes White Horse, a chalk hill carving. Date:

Barnes Terrace, fronting on the Thames

Table Cover, c. 1936. Creator: Ruth M. Barnes
Table Cover, c. 1936

Coverlet, c. 1937. Creator: Ruth M. Barnes
Coverlet, c. 1937

Table Scarf, c. 1937. Creator: Ruth M. Barnes
Table Scarf, c. 1937

Coverlet, c. 1937. Creator: Ruth M. Barnes
Coverlet, c. 1937

Slipper, c. 1937. Creator: Ruth M. Barnes
Slipper, c. 1937

Pitcher, c. 1936. Creator: Barnes
Pitcher, c. 1936

Pitcher, c. 1936. Creator: Barnes
Pitcher, c. 1936

Pitcher, c. 1936. Creator: Barnes
Pitcher, c. 1936

Block from Bedspread, c. 1937. Creator: Ruth M. Barnes
Block from Bedspread, c. 1937

Historic Coverlet, c. 1936. Creator: Ruth M. Barnes
Historic Coverlet, c. 1936

Hooked Rug, c. 1936. Creator: Ruth M. Barnes
Hooked Rug, c. 1936

Coverlet, c. 1940. Creator: Ruth M. Barnes
Coverlet, c. 1940

Pincushion, c. 1937. Creator: Ruth M. Barnes
Pincushion, c. 1937

Hooked Rug, c. 1936. Creator: Ruth M. Barnes
Hooked Rug, c. 1936

Coverlet (Section), c. 1936. Creator: Ruth M. Barnes
Coverlet (Section), c. 1936

Hooked Rug, 1935/1942. Creator: Ruth M. Barnes
Hooked Rug, 1935/1942

Coverlet, c. 1937. Creator: Ruth M. Barnes
Coverlet, c. 1937

Table Scarf, c. 1937. Creator: Ruth M. Barnes
Table Scarf, c. 1937

Needle Book, 1935/1942. Creator: Ruth M. Barnes
Needle Book, 1935/1942

Coverlet, c. 1936. Creator: Ruth M. Barnes
Coverlet, c. 1936

Coverlet, c. 1937. Creator: Ruth M. Barnes
Coverlet, c. 1937

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"Barnes: A Tapestry of History and Achievement" Step into the world of Barnes, a place where history comes alive and achievements are celebrated. From the visionary mind of Sir Barnes Wallis HonFRAeS at his drawing board to the vibrant streets of High Street, Barnes in West London, this captivating neighborhood has stories to tell. Immerse yourself in the charm as you encounter The Pearly King and Queen of Thornton Heath, adding a touch of regality to these bustling streets. Look up to the skies as an Avro Vulcan B2 soars above, giving a magnificent birthday salute to none other than Barnes Wallace himself. Delve deeper into its past and discover that even sporting triumphs have graced this land. Recall the glory days when England cricket team of 1885 showcased their skills on local grounds. Lonsdale Road became witness to epic battles between Oxford and Cambridge during their historic clash in 1877. But it's not just sports that define Barnes; culture thrives here too. Journey back to 1902 when Barnes Terrace stood proud amidst London's ever-changing landscape. And let us not forget Justus D. Barnes, immortalized on film by Edison Company in 1903 for his role in "The Great Train Robbery. " it is home to poignant moments etched forever within history's pages. Reflect upon the solemnity surrounding DEATH OF LINCOLN in 1865 as you stand beside Lincoln's death bed lithograph—a reminder that even across oceans, impactful events leave their mark. Finally, gaze upon a portrait capturing the essence of Sir Barnes Wallis—the man whose brilliance knew no bounds—forever inspiring generations with his inventions and unwavering determination. In every corner lies another chapter waiting to be discovered—a tapestry woven with tales from all walks of life—be it Bromley FC football team celebrating victory or ordinary individuals leaving extraordinary legacies.