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"Blake: A Multifaceted Name Through Time" In the midst of World War II, a captivating poster featuring the name "Blake" emerged, symbolizing courage and resilience

Background imageBlake Collection: Enoch, 1806-7. Creator: William Blake

Enoch, 1806-7. Creator: William Blake
Enoch, 1806-7

Background imageBlake Collection: Colinet Mocked by Two Boys, from Thorntons Pastorals of Virgil, 1821

Colinet Mocked by Two Boys, from Thorntons Pastorals of Virgil, 1821

Background imageBlake Collection: Oberon, Titania and Puck with Fairies dancing, 1786. Artist: William Blake

Oberon, Titania and Puck with Fairies dancing, 1786. Artist: William Blake
Oberon, Titania and Puck with Fairies dancing, 1786. The portrait is part of the collection of the Tate Modern. From Georgian Art (1760-1820) - Burlington Magazine Monograph III, by. [B. T

Background imageBlake Collection: The Kings Regalia and Coronation Robes

The Kings Regalia and Coronation Robes - Four medieval panels with King George V in his coronation robes circa 1910

Background imageBlake Collection: Zebra Mosaic and Stinky Leafwing, caterpillars

Zebra Mosaic and Stinky Leafwing, caterpillars
Plate no. 26 from the collection of Jamaican Lepidoptera 1889-1898. Watercolour on paper, 1892 by Lady Edith Blake (1845-1926). Held in the Library and Archives Date: 1892

Background imageBlake Collection: Admiral Robert Blake defeats Dutch Fleet at Goodwin Sands

Admiral Robert Blake defeats Dutch Fleet at Goodwin Sands
Admiral Robert Blake (15981657) defeats the Dutch Fleet at The Battle of Goodwin Sand (Battle of Dover) on 19th May 1652 - the first engagement of the First Anglo-Dutch War. Date: 1652

Background imageBlake Collection: Cricketers Hirst, Haigh and Rhodes, Blake Lee Guest House

Cricketers Hirst, Haigh and Rhodes, Blake Lee Guest House
Cricketers George Herbert Hirst, Schofield Haigh and Wilfred Rhodes, Blake Lee Guest House, Marsden, near Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England

Background imageBlake Collection: Advertisement: Arthur Blake, Bootmaker, 655 Ecclesall Road

Advertisement: Arthur Blake, Bootmaker, 655 Ecclesall Road
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library MP Folder 50

Background imageBlake Collection: HOMER: THE ILIAD. Minerva repressing the fury of Achilles. Line engraving, 1805

HOMER: THE ILIAD. Minerva repressing the fury of Achilles. Line engraving, 1805, by William Blake after the drawing by John Flaxman

Background imageBlake Collection: Rachel Verrinder telling Franklin Blake, to his amazement, that she saw him taking the Moonstone

Rachel Verrinder telling Franklin Blake, to his amazement, that she saw him taking the Moonstone. Illustration by Arthur Fraser (active 1865-1898) for The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins (London, 1890)

Background imageBlake Collection: Paolo and Francesca (The Whirlwind of Lovers), 1826-1827

Paolo and Francesca (The Whirlwind of Lovers), 1826-1827. Private Collection

Background imageBlake Collection: King John absolved by Pandulph (After Henry Fuseli), 1798. Artist: Blake, William (1757-1827)

King John absolved by Pandulph (After Henry Fuseli), 1798. Artist: Blake, William (1757-1827)
King John absolved by Pandulph (After Henry Fuseli), 1798. Private Collection

Background imageBlake Collection: The Good and Evil Angels Struggling for Possession of a Child, 1795

The Good and Evil Angels Struggling for Possession of a Child, 1795. Artist: Blake, William (1757-1827)
The Good and Evil Angels Struggling for Possession of a Child, 1795. Private Collection

Background imageBlake Collection: Great Plague of London, c. 1779. Artist: Blake, William (1757-1827)

Great Plague of London, c. 1779. Artist: Blake, William (1757-1827)
Great Plague of London, c. 1779. Private Collection

Background imageBlake Collection: Pity, c. 1795. Artist: Blake, William (1757-1827)

Pity, c. 1795. Artist: Blake, William (1757-1827)
Pity, c. 1795. Found in the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageBlake Collection: The Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed in Sun, ca 1802-1805. Artist: Blake, William (1757-1827)

The Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed in Sun, ca 1802-1805. Artist: Blake, William (1757-1827)
The Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed in Sun, ca 1802-1805. Found in the collection of Brooklyn Museum, New York

Background imageBlake Collection: A Poison Tree. Songs of Innocence and of Experience, ca 1825. Artist: Blake, William (1757-1827)

A Poison Tree. Songs of Innocence and of Experience, ca 1825. Artist: Blake, William (1757-1827)
A Poison Tree. Songs of Innocence and of Experience, ca 1825. Found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageBlake Collection: The Just Upright Man Is Laughed To Scorn, c1825, (1947). Artist: William Blake

The Just Upright Man Is Laughed To Scorn, c1825, (1947). Artist: William Blake
The Just Upright Man Is Laughed To Scorn, c1825, (1947). Illustration to the Book of Job, Morgan Library & Museum, NY. From The English Bible, by Sir Herbert Grierson [Collins, London, 1947]

Background imageBlake Collection: Queen Katherines Dream, c1825. Artist: William Blake

Queen Katherines Dream, c1825. Artist: William Blake
Queen Katherines Dream, c1825. The painting is part of the Rosenwald Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

Background imageBlake Collection: In Far Cathay - An interesting group at Hong Kong, taken before Li Hung went to Pekin, 1900

In Far Cathay - An interesting group at Hong Kong, taken before Li Hung went to Pekin, 1900. Visit of Li Hung-chang, viceroy of Canton in Hong-Kong for opening of Kowloon Canton railway in july 1900

Background imageBlake Collection: The Lord Answering Job Out of the Whirlwind. From Job. c1780-1820, (1923). Artist: William Blake

The Lord Answering Job Out of the Whirlwind. From Job. c1780-1820, (1923). Artist: William Blake
The Lord Answering Job Out of the Whirlwind. From Job. c1780-1820, (1923). Job is the central figure of the Book of Job in the Bible

Background imageBlake Collection: Visions of the Daughters of Albion, 1793. Artist: William Blake

Visions of the Daughters of Albion, 1793. Artist: William Blake
Visions of the Daughters of Albion, 1793. From The Connoisseur Volume XC. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1932]

Background imageBlake Collection: The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins, c1800. Artist: William Blake

The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins, c1800. Artist: William Blake
The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins, c1800. Painting held at the Tate, London. From The Studio Volume 123 [The Studio Ltd, London & New York, 1942.]

Background imageBlake Collection: Satan Arousing the Rebel Angels, 1808. Artist: William Blake

Satan Arousing the Rebel Angels, 1808. Artist: William Blake
Satan Arousing the Rebel Angels, 1808. Painting held in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXIV, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1929]

Background imageBlake Collection: One of Blakes Men, 1650 (c1890-c1893)

One of Blakes Men, 1650 (c1890-c1893). A crewman on board one of Admiral Robert Blakes ships. As commander of the navy of Oliver Cromwells Commonwealth

Background imageBlake Collection: William Blake, English mystic, poet, artist and engraver, 19th century (1956)

William Blake, English mystic, poet, artist and engraver, 19th century (1956). Although largely ignored by the public of his day

Background imageBlake Collection: William Blakes house, 17 South Molton Street, London, 1912. Artist: Frederick Adcock

William Blakes house, 17 South Molton Street, London, 1912. Artist: Frederick Adcock
William Blakes house, 17 South Molton Street, London, 1912. English poet, painter, and printmaker William Blake (1770-1845) came to be regarded as one of the foremost figures of Romanticism

Background imageBlake Collection: William Blakes house, Soho, London, 1912. Artist: Frederick Adcock

William Blakes house, Soho, London, 1912. Artist: Frederick Adcock
William Blakes house, Soho, London, 1912. The birthplace of English poet, painter, and printmaker William Blake (1770-1845) at 28 Broad Street, Golden Square, Soho

Background imageBlake Collection: Still Life, 1824. Artist: Benjamin Blake

Still Life, 1824. Artist: Benjamin Blake
Still Life, 1824. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume I, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe [Emrose and Sons Ltd

Background imageBlake Collection: Admiral Robert Blake (1599-1657), 1924

Admiral Robert Blake (1599-1657), 1924
Admiral Robert Blake (1599-1657), as commander of the navy of Oliver Cromwells Commonwealth, became one of the most renowned seamen in English history

Background imageBlake Collection: Letter from Admiral Robert Blake to the Commissioners of the Admiralty, 25th August 1654

Letter from Admiral Robert Blake to the Commissioners of the Admiralty, 25th August 1654. Artist: Robert Blake
Letter from Admiral Robert Blake to the Commissioners of the Admiralty, 25th August 1654. Letter written from Plymouth when Blake was about to sail from the Mediterranean in command of the fleet



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"Blake: A Multifaceted Name Through Time" In the midst of World War II, a captivating poster featuring the name "Blake" emerged, symbolizing courage and resilience. It served as a rallying cry for those who fought under the banner of the 52 (Lowland) Division, engaging in heroic activities that would forever be etched in history. Fast forward to the swinging sixties, where another Blake took center stage. Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, and Dennis Weaver graced our screens in Gunsmoke, captivating audiences with their talent and charm. This iconic photograph captured their camaraderie and showcased their undeniable chemistry. But let us not forget William Blake's artistic genius from centuries past. His enchanting illustration titled "The Lamb, " found within Songs of Innocence and of Experience, transports us to a world filled with innocence and wonder. The delicate watercolors bring his imaginative vision to life. Venturing into Portsmouth's vibrant streets reveals five adjacent pubs bearing the name Blake – each one offering its unique atmosphere and stories waiting to be shared over pints among friends. Sports enthusiasts recall thrilling moments like Wolves vs Sheffield United Play Off Final when Miller, Blake & Kennedy left an indelible mark on football history through their remarkable goalscoring prowess. William Blake's artistry transcends time; his portrayal of Adam & Eve being clothed by an angel showcases his mastery in capturing divine presence through intricate watercolor strokes or engravings that leave viewers captivated by every detail. Sylvan Ebanks-Blake made waves on the football pitch during memorable matches against Preston North End and Swansea while donning Wolverhampton Wanderers' colors. His skillful play ignited passion among fans who cheered him on relentlessly. Peter Blake's creative brilliance adorned London Life magazine's front cover in 1965 alongside Nell Dunn – a snapshot frozen in time that encapsulates both cultural significance and artistic expression.