Bottomley Collection

Calf, cockerel, hens and rabbit by Edwin Bottomley

Advert / John Bull 1906
Advertisement for John Bull magazine, edited by Horatio Bottomley: a hard hitter but never below the belt! Date: 1906

Horatio Bottomley, 1915
The man of the hour: Horatio Bottomley(1860 - 1933) journalist, financier, politician and swindler. Pictured here in 1915, being praised by The Bystander magazine for his services to recruitment

Notebook and wig of Justice Hawkins
A notebook and wig once belonging to the English Judge, Justice Hawkins (Henry Hawkins, 1st Baron Brampton), given to Horatio William Bottomley, Liberal MP

"Bringing Home the Deer" - painted by Bottomley, 1857. Creator: Unknown
"Bringing Home the Deer" - painted by Bottomley, 1857. This characteristic scene is engraved from a drawing made by Mr. Bottomley on a recent visit to the Highlands of Scotland

In Cool Pastures
A landscape painting of some sheep standing by some trees in some cool pastures in the countryside. Date: circa 1923

The Farm Pond
A painting of a countryside scene, looking across a reflective river to a farm settlement with a water mill, a woman is working nearby. Date: circa 1923

Horatio Bottomley, outdoor photograph, top hat and overcoat
Horatio Bottomley, outdoor reportage photograph in top hat and overcoat. Captioned, Horatio the Great: Mr Bottomley, the most Courted man in the World'

Wall Flowers
Still life oil painting showing a vase with blue zig zag design, holding a loosely arranged set of orange and red flowers. Date: circa 1930

Baby's First Friends
Oil painting displaying a group of toys intended for a baby, including stuffed dogs and rabbit, two female dolls and a large white bird. Date: circa 1930

Ducks and geese by Edwin Bottomley

Cows, cockerel, hens and rabbit by Edwin Bottomley

Horse and pigeons by Edwin Bottomley

Spencer Bottomley Sale Rugby Union 16 October 1995 Date: 16 October 1995

Calderdale OL14 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Calderdale OL14 6

Steven Bottomley England, 24 July 1995 Date: 24 July 1995

Horatio Bottomley / Sepia
HORATIO BOTTOMLEY Journalist, financier, politician and swindler Date: 1860 - 1933

George Robey & Horatio Bottomley recruiting in London
Popular music hall star, George Robey, known as the Prime Minister of Mirth, pictured speaking at a recruitment rally in Trafalgar Square, London in 1915 alongside Horatio Bottomley

Source Size = 3921 x 2525
" forbidden Fruit, " by T.W. Bottomley, from the Late Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1867

CHILD LABOR, 1909. Young Polish migrant worker, Johnnie Yellow, age 10, picking berries on Bottomley Farm, in Rock Creek, near Baltimore, Maryland. Photograph by Lewis Hine, July 1909

FAMILY ROOM, 1909. Interior of a family room in the upper floor of one of the berry-pickers shacks on Bottomleys farm, near Baltimore, Maryland. Photograph by Lewis Hine, July 1909

CHILD LABOR, 1909. A young berry picker on Bottomleys farm, near Baltimore, Maryland. Photograph, July 1909, by Lewis Hine

MIGRANT WORKERS, 1909. A Polish girl and her mother, migrant berry pickers, at work on Bottomley Farm in Rock Creek, near Baltimore, Maryland. Photograph by Lewis Hine, July 1909

MIGRANT FAMILY, 1909. The Slebzaks, a family of Polish migrant farmers at work as berry pickers on Bottomley Farm near Baltimore, Maryland. Photograph by Lewis Hine, July 1909

Noon hour on berry farm, Bottomleys near Baltimore, Md. The dinning room. (See report July 10, 1909). Location: Baltimore, Maryland. Date 1909 July

Horatio Bottomley at Arras, 1917
Mr Bottomley about to leave a Divisional Headquarters for the front line, in Arras, France during World War One. Horatio Bottomley (1860 - 1933) was a British financier

V1 bomb counter measures committee, 1944
The chairmen of the war cabinet committee on operational counter measures against the " flying bomb" or V1: Mr. Duncan Sandys, M.P(centre), with leaders who directed the battle

Horatio Bottomley / T & C
HORATIO BOTTOMLEY Journalist, financier, politician and swindler

Gordon Bottomley
GORDON BOTTOMLEY poet and playwright

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"Bottomley: A Man of Many Facets" In this captivating advert from John Bull in 1906, the name "Bottomley" first caught the public's attention. Little did they know that it would soon become synonymous with a man named Horatio Bottomley in 1915. Known for his flamboyant personality and cunning wit, Bottomley was no stranger to controversy. Rumors swirled about his involvement in a scandal surrounding Justice Hawkins' notebook and wig – an intriguing mystery that only added to his enigmatic persona. Yet, amidst all the chaos, there were glimpses of serenity in Bottomley's life. In "Cool Pastures, " we see him enjoying nature's tranquility by a farm pond – perhaps finding solace amidst turbulent times. A striking outdoor photograph captures Bottomley wearing a top hat and overcoat, exuding an air of sophistication, and is as if he effortlessly blends into any setting – be it mingling with wall flowers or cherishing moments with "Baby's First Friends. " Animals played a significant role in Bottomley's world; they provided companionship and comfort during trying times. From calves to cockerels, hens to rabbits - these creatures formed bonds that transcended societal boundaries. Ducks and geese gracefully gliding on water symbolize freedom - something that resonated deeply within Bottomley's spirit. And among cows, cockerels, hens, and rabbits stood a horse surrounded by pigeons - an image embodying strength united with gracefulness. Bottomley may have been known for his controversial endeavors but exploring these hints reveals another side to him altogether; one filled with appreciation for nature’s beauty and genuine connections forged through shared experiences. So let us not confine our understanding of Horatio Bottomley solely based on headlines or scandals but instead embrace the complexity of this multifaceted individual who found solace both within himself and amongst those who roamed his world.