Beckett Collection

Samuel Beckett
SAMUEL BARCLAY BECKETT Irish dramatist and novelist Date: 1906 - 1989

Joe Beckett, British heavyweight boxing champion
Joe Beckett (1892-1965), Heavyweight Boxing Champion of Great Britain, in action

David Buck - English actor
David Buck (1936-1989), English actor, known for his role as Richard Beckett in the series Plays of Mystery and Imagination. Date: 1966

Leeds Workhouse and Burmantofts Cemetery
A very early photograph of Leeds Workhouse from Burmantofts Cemetery, Beckett Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire. The workhouse, designed by William Perkin and Elisha Backhouse

Moral and Industrial Training Schools, Leeds
A very early photograph of the Moral and Industrial Training Schools, Beckett Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire. The Schools were erected in 1846-48 by the Leeds Board of Guardians to house

E. W. Beckett MP, Vanity Fair, Spy
ERNEST WILLIAM BECKETT MP, 2nd Baron Grimthorpe (1856-1917) born Ernest William Denison. British banker and Conservative politician. Caption: Whitby Date: 1856-1917

Field of Battle (in a fog) near Barnet, . Artist: John Leech
Field of Battle (in a fog) near Barnet, c1860, (c1860). The Battle of Barnet was a decisive engagement in the Wars of the Roses

Discovery of Guido Fawkes by Suffolk and Mounteagle, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Discovery of Guido Fawkes by Suffolk and Mounteagle, 1850. A satirical illustration on the capture of Guy Fawkes. Guy Fawkes is the best known of the conspirators behind a Roman Catholic conspiracy

Take away that Bauble: Cromwell dissolving the long Parliament, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Take away that Bauble: Cromwell dissolving the long Parliament, 1850. A satirical illustration on the expulsion of Members of Parliamnet by Cromwell, 1653

King James rescued from the New River, 1897. Creator: John Leech
King James rescued from the New River, 1897. King James I of England (1566-1625) granted a charter in 1604 for the design and construction of the New River

Terrific combat between Richard Coeur de Lion and Saladin, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Terrific combat between Richard Coeur de Lion and Saladin, 1850. A satirical illustration of Richard the Lionheart and Saladin in battle

Moral and Industrial Training School, Leeds
A very early view of the Moral and Industrial Training School, Beckett Street, Leeds, now part of the St James Hospital site Date: 1860s

Group of smiling Labour politicians
A group of smiling Labour politicians, including Tony Blair, John Smith, Neil Kinnock, Gordon Brown, Margaret Beckett and John Prescott. Cherie Blair can be seen in the lower left-hand corner

Robin Cook and Margaret Beckett, Labour politicians
Robin Cook (Robert Finlayson Cook, 1946-2005) and Margaret Beckett (Margaret Mary Beckett, nee Jackson, b 1943), both of them British Labour politicians and MPs

Samuel Beckett, Irish playwright, novelist and poet
Samuel Beckett (1906-1989), Irish avant-garde playwright, novelist and poet. Photographed in the year he won the Nobel Prize in Literature. Date: 1969

St Albans Abbey, Hertfordshire
The massive (and rather disliked) west end of St Albans Abbey designed by Edmund Beckett, First Baron Grimthorpe. Potentially the site of the place of death of Britain's First Christian Martyr

Ralph Beckett Race Horse Trainer Doncaster Lincoln Meeting Doncaster, Doncaster Racecourse 26 March 2004 Date: 26 March 2004

R. M. Beckett
R.M.Beckett Race Horse Trainer 20 April 2000 Date: 20 April 2000

Fishing Lodge, Beckett, Berks (b / w photo)
2774770 Fishing Lodge, Beckett, Berks (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing Lodge, Beckett, Berks)

A portrait of Mrs Anthony Eden and her son Simon, 1926 Date: 1926

The Randolph Caldecott Memorial Party (engraving)
1602807 The Randolph Caldecott Memorial Party (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Randolph Caldecott Memorial Party)

Mrs Anthony Eden by Madame Yevonde
Mrs Anthony Eden, nee Beatrice Beckett photographed by Madame Yevonde. The Tatler describes the picture as her latest portrait but in fact the image dates back to 1935 when a colour version of her as

Mrs. J. A. Davison & Dalmatian by Madame Yevonde
Mrs J. A Davison, formerly Cynthia Beckett, daughter of Sir Gervase Beckett, pictured with a Dalmatian, According to The Tatler, she was an enthusiastic patron of the breed

Becketts procession through France, 1920s (litho)
833046 Becketts procession through France, 1920s (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation)

Mrs J. A. Davison by Madame Yevonde
Mrs J. A. Davison, wife of Captain J. A. Davison M.C. the Rifle Brigade and the second daughter of the Hon. Sir Gervase and Lady Beckett. Date: 1926

Thomas Beckets palace, Tarring (b / w photo)
3642750 Thomas Beckets palace, Tarring (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Beckets palace, Tarring)

Thomas A Becketts Banquetting Hall, Tarring, Sussex (colour litho)
3642715 Thomas A Becketts Banquetting Hall, Tarring, Sussex (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas A Becketts Banquetting Hall, Tarring, Sussex)

Henry throws Beckets cloak to a beggar AD1117, 1920s (litho)
832975 Henry throws Beckets cloak to a beggar AD1117, 1920s (litho) by Payne, Henry A. (Harry) (1868-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation)

Theresa Helburn, 1922. Creator: Marion H. Beckett
Theresa Helburn, 1922

Blacksmith Shop, c. 1880. Creator: Francis A. Beckett
Blacksmith Shop, c. 1880

Heavyweight Championship of Europe - Carpentier v Beckett
Heavyweight Championship of Europe - Georges Carpentier vs. Joe Beckett - The knockout - French fighter Carpentier watching his fallen rival - 4th December, 1919 Date: 1919

Mechanism of the Great Cloak 1857
In 1851, Edmund Beckett Denison designed the mechanism for the clock of the Palace of Westminster (the Houses of Parliament in London), responsible for the chimes of Big Ben. Date: 1857

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Ireland, County Dublin, Dublin City, Samuel Beckett Bridge over the River Liffey, designed by Santiago Calatrava and opened on 10th December 2009

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Ireland, County Dublin, Dublin City, Samuel Beckett Bridge over the River Liffey, designed by Santiago Calatrava and opened on 10th December 2009

Exeter EX21 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Exeter EX21 5

Pretty Darlings, musical comedy, Palace Theatre, Gloucester
Pretty Darlings, a musical comedy revue by Syd Beckett and Edwin Turner, at the Palace Theatre, Gloucester. circa 1915

WW1 - Major V Ls Beckett - Yorkshire Regiment - Roll of Honour - The Sphere October 28th, 1916. Date: 1916

Henry VII. and Perkin Warbecks Wife, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Henry VII. and Perkin Warbecks Wife, 1897. Lady Catherine Gordon, wife of pretender to the throne Perkin Warbeck, kneels sobbing at the feet of King Henry VII who is dressed anachronistically in

The Right Honourable Lady Anne Beckett, 1829. Creator: Thomas Wright
The Right Honourable Lady Anne Beckett, 1829. Portrait of a young woman in an empire line dress wearing a pearl necklace. The 58th of the series of Female Nobility in La Belle Assemblee

The Dutchess of Cleaveland, 1680s. Creators: Isaac Beckett, John Smith
The Dutchess of Cleaveland, 1680s. Portrait of King Charles IIs mistress Barbara Palmer, (nee Villiers), Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine (1640-1709)

Flight of Rookwood, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Flight of Rookwood, 1897. Ambrose Rookwood (c1578-1606) was a member of the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605. He fled London to warn the other conspirators that Guy Fawkes had been caught

Hostilities between England and France, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Hostilities between England and France, 1897. A Frenchman, wearing a full skirt and Phrygian cap, threatens a top-hatted Englishman at the point of a bayonet

Good Queen Bess, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Good Queen Bess, 1897. Queen Elizabeth I in a large ruff, glasses and unusual hat. Behind her a cockatoo perches on the letter T

The Second George, 1897. Creator: John Leech
The Second George, 1897. Caricature of King George II of Britain and Ireland (1683-1760). From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

Philip (of England and Spain) hears of his wifes death, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Philip (of England and Spain) hears of his wifes death, 1897.Philip celebrates by throwing his hat in the air. (King Philip II of Spain (1527-1598) married Queen Mary I of England (1516-1558) in 1554

King James having a Holiday, 1897. Creator: John Leech
King James having a Holiday, 1897. James I wearing exaggeratedly wide breeches, holds an unusual bird in his gloved hand. (King James VI and I (1566-1625) was a keen huntsman)

George I. putting on a clean Collar, 1897. Creator: John Leech
George I. putting on a clean Collar, 1897. King George I of Great Britain (1660-1727) is shown with a pot belly and an exaggerated collar

English Archer of the Period (from such a rare old print), 1897. Creator: John Leech
English Archer of the Period (from such a rare old print), 1897. Medieval longbowman in metal breastplate and helmet. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

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"Beckett: A Tale of Champions, Artists, and Politicians" In the realm of British heavyweight boxing, one name stands tall - Joe Beckett. With his iron fists and unwavering determination, he became a legend in the ring. But there is more to the name Beckett than just boxing. Enter Samuel Beckett, a literary genius whose words transcended time and space. His profound works challenged conventional thinking and left an indelible mark on the world of literature. Meanwhile, David Buck graced the stage with his remarkable talent as an English actor. His performances captivated audiences and brought characters to life with unparalleled skill. Leeds Workhouse and Burmantofts Cemetery tell tales of struggle and resilience. These places bear witness to countless lives that fought against adversity but found solace in their final resting place. The Moral and Industrial Training Schools in Leeds were beacons of hope for young minds seeking education amidst challenging circumstances. They nurtured potential within these walls, shaping future leaders who would go on to make a difference. E. W. Beckett MP was no stranger to making waves in politics. Vanity Fair dubbed him "Spy, " highlighting his influence within political circles as he championed causes close to his heart. On the Field of Battle near Barnet, John Leech's artistry captured a foggy scene where heroes clashed for glory. The mist may have obscured their faces but not their courage or determination. John Leech's artistic prowess also immortalized historical events like the Discovery of Guido Fawkes by Suffolk and Mounteagle - reminding us how one man's plot could change history forever. Another masterpiece depicted Cromwell dissolving the long Parliament - a powerful reminder that even those in power can face consequences when they abuse it. Traveling southward brings us to Canterbury Cathedral's medieval stained glass windows; each panel tells stories etched into England's rich tapestry – tales passed down through generations.