Battersby Collection

Castle Hotel, Bakewell
Now called the Castle In, the premises is still in business over a century after this photo was taken. Ernest Battersby is standing in the doorway and the man sitting on the steps is named Ted Ellis

FAT LADY, 19th CENTURY. Hannah Battersby, a 700-lb. American circus fat lady. Photograph, 19th century

Edwardian view - men on Roman Bridge, Marple
The man in the centre of the groups George Potter, a friend and employee of Ernest Battersby who is on the right. The Roman Bridge is in fact medieval, just outside Marple

Edwardian couple at Lion Rock, Dovedale, Derbyshire
Finely dressed, on the left is Kate Nash and beside her is Edgar Battersby, brother of the photographer. Edgar volunteered as a Private for service in the Great War

Hambleton TS9 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Hambleton TS9 6

Major Battersby using the Localizing Apparatus, c1890, (1910). From The Strand Magazine. [George Newnes Ltd. London, 1910]

Major Battersby and his Orderly taking a Radiograph in the Soudan, c1890, (1910). From The Strand Magazine. [George Newnes Ltd. London, 1910]

Edwardian lady in garden identified as Edith Battersby at her home in Stockport. She was born in 1884 so would have been in her late teens at this time Date: 1902

FAT LADY & THIN MAN. John (born 1832) and Hannah Battersby an American circus thin man and fat lady. Cabinet photograph, 19th century

Four well dressed Edwardian men named by the photographer - on the left is Ernest Battersby, the photographer, and their left is his brother James Johnson Battersby

Edwardian couple with baby
James Johnson Battersby, his wife Nancy and son James outside their house Dunluce, Stockport 1909. The pram is presumably a top-of-the-range for the period - note the umbrella holder! Date: 1909

Group of Edwardian men on garden steps in Stockport, comprising menbers of the Battersby hatmaking family and what are believed to be French business associates Date: circa 1911

Webbs Tea Rooms, Marple, Cheshire
Once a well-known local attraction below the Marple Aqueduct, this picture shows the photographer Ernest Battersby and his friend and employee George Potter outside the premises. Date: circa 1906

Moffat Hydro grounds - four men on a bench, one of whom has a hat behind him in the bushes to look as if it is floating above him

Ilam Hall, Derbyshire is still a tourist attraction in the picturesque village. The couple by the wall are James Johnson Battersby and his wife Nancy, brother and sister in law to the photographer

Edwardian yard scene in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, identified as Perkins yard by the photographer Ernest Battersby who stands at the right makingeye contact with one dog

Edwardian photo session at the Battersby family home in Stockport. Ernest Battersby (left, seated) with brother James (3rd left)

Edwardian gentleman and his son identified by the photographer as a Mr Cooke and his son Jack. They were visiting the Battersby family, hatmakers of Stockport

Edwardian boy identified by the photographer as Jack Cooke, visiting the Battersby family, hatmakers of Stockport. Well-dressed though he is

Edwardian gentleman identified by the photogrpaher just as Mr Cooke - in the garden at Strathclyde, Offerton Lane, Stockport, home of the Battersby family of hatmakers. Date: 1906

Edwardian garden group at Strathclyde, Offerton Lane, Stockport, home of William John Battersby (standing) and his younger daughter Edith

Two Edwardian women in garden
Two Edwardian women in graden, the house being Strathclyde, Offerton Lane Stockport. Standing is Edith Battersby, daughter of the houise owner, and seated is Kate Nash

Edwardian casual group photograph
The man in the picture is Ernest Battersby, responsible for the photograph. May is on the left - she is May Battersby, sister in law to Ernest Battersby in the foreground

W Moult and J Fidler, workers at hatworks
Ernest Battersby took a number of photogrpahs of employees at the family hatworks in Stockport, and noted their names as well

Edwardian family group outside house
Identified by the photographer at the time, the 1911 Census shows Joseph Henry Green, age 34 born High Lane, occupation Hatters Proofer, his wife Harriett Green, 34, and son Jack Green

Pike Pool, Beresford Dale, Peak District
The man on the right on the bridge is Ernest Battersby - photographed in the Peak District around 1906. Next to him is a man identified as Ted Ellis. Date: circa 1906

Elegant Edwardian couple with child outside house
A photograph of James Johnson Battersby and his wife Nancy (nee Nidd) on the steps of their house Dunluce in the Davenport area of Stockport. The child is James Larratt Battersby, their son

Lion Rock, Dovedale, Derbyshire with two Edwardian ladies
A fine example of what the prosperous Edwardian lady would wear for a walk in the coutry - on the left is Kate Nash, daughter of an industrialist from London

Edwardian family group at Strathclyde, Offerton Lane, Stockport - members of the Battersby hat manufacturing family in their garden Date: circa 1905

Pipe screwing machine for hat factory - this would be a piece of machinery for delivery to the recently purchased factory at Conty which Battersby

Two men on a seat in what is kown to be the Billiard Room of Strathclyde, Offerton Lane, Stockport, home of the photographer Ernest Battersby, seen here on the right. Date: 1902

Two prosperous men, on the right is the photographer Ernest Battersby outside his home at Strathclyde, Offerton Lane, Stockport.The other man is identified as E

Settling Machine at Battersbys hatworks with Walter Battersby on right. Obviously not a hurried process, whatever it involved. Date: 1902

Photo of hat taken by Ernest Battersby, presumably with a view to publicity or for design purposes Date: 1902

Two men outside Hotel Grey D Albion, Cannes, which is still in business today. On the right is Ernest Battersby, the photographer

Group on steps at house in Offerton Lane, Stockport. The four on the left are members of the Battersby hatmaking family of Stockport, the other three are probably business associates from France

Two men on Cannes seafront
Two men on the seafront at Cannes. On the right is Ernest Battersby, the photographer, who spent time in Southern France as he suffered from tuberculosis towards the end of his life

Bunkers Hill, Cheshire, with Edwin Child and his son Jean Baptiste in a typical carriage of the time. Edwin Child was an agent for Battersby Hats in Paris

Schneeberg, Austria, showig a group of people in some shrubs - on the left is Edgar Battersby with a child on his knee. Edgar voluteered for and died in the First World War Date: circa 1908

Men on a boat on a Rhine cruise, with Edgar Battersby the photographer sitting on the rail smoking a pipe. A good illustration of the styles and atmosphere of the time Date: circa 1908

Family group at Schneeberg Hotel, Austria circa 1908 with Ernest Battersby the photographer at the rear of the group Date: circa 1908

Group of four men with hats, showing a delightful glimpse of humour. Exactly what was going on here is unknnown, the photographer Ernest Battersby (second from left)

Group in gardens showing Edwardian fashions - the photographer Ernest Battersby is seated between the two ladies Date: circa 1908

Edwardian group in the garden of Strathclyde, Offerton Road, Stockport. Standing with his sister and brothers is James Johnson Battersby who survived the Lusitania sinking ten years later

Figures in an Edwardian garden at Strathclyde, Offertomn Lane, Stockport. The man is Frank Battersby, son of the owner, and the woman standing is Franks sister Edith

Two Edwardian men on terrace known to be William John Battersby on the left and his son Frank on the right. Willaim is here aged 74

Daimler car and passengers in Vienna, 1911. The driver is Fritz Huckel, hat manufacturer, and beside him is his wife. In the rear of the car is William Norfolk Battersby (1864-1953)

Garden in Baslow, Derbyshire Peak District
Ted Ellis on the left and Ernest Battersby beside him with sherry and cigarettes. A third drink waits onthe tray for whoever had been tasked with operating Ernests camera. Date: circa 1906

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"Battersby: A Glimpse into Edwardian Elegance and Adventure" Step back in time to the Edwardian era, where men strolled along the majestic Roman Bridge in Marple, their impeccable attire reflecting the grandeur of the age. The Castle Hotel in Bakewell stands as a testament to this period's opulence, offering a glimpse into an era of refined luxury. In Dovedale, Derbyshire, an enchanting couple poses against the breathtaking backdrop of Lion Rock. Their elegant clothing and radiant smiles capture the essence of romance during this bygone era. Meanwhile, an Edwardian lady finds solace amidst nature's beauty within her tranquil garden retreat. Venturing further afield to Hambleton TS9 6 Map reveals Major Battersby utilizing his Localizing Apparatus around 1890. This innovative technology showcased his pioneering spirit and dedication to scientific advancements. Accompanied by his loyal Orderly, they embarked on daring expeditions across Sudan capturing radiographs that would forever shape medical history. The Moffat Hydro grounds witnessed four distinguished gentlemen engrossed in conversation while seated upon a bench. Their animated gestures hint at lively discussions about politics or perhaps tales from distant lands. Ilam Hall in Derbyshire stands tall as a symbol of architectural brilliance from yesteryears—a sight that surely left visitors awe-inspired with its grandeur and timeless charm. Battersby encapsulates both elegance and adventure; it is an invitation to immerse oneself in an era defined by sophistication and exploration. From picturesque landscapes to groundbreaking innovations, these glimpses into Edwardian life transport us back to a time when refinement reigned supreme—where every moment was infused with grace and wonderment.