Bradshaw Collection

Stockport Viaduct circa 1850. Coloured lithograph issued by Bradshaw and Blacklock, the original publishers of Bradshaws railway guides Date: circa 1850

Market Reports - English Country Squire carves the beef
Market Reports illustrated (Postcard series): MEAT: " English beef was in fine condition." This report on English beef (as a commodity traded on the Stock Exchange)

Drunken man staggering home - about to hit lampost
Racing Illustrated - " Some delay at the post!" - a gentleman who has had a serious session at the Old Blue Bell (see 10909661) endeavours to make his way home

Cartoon, Signor Foli, Irish bass opera singer
Cartoon, Signor Foli (Allan James Foley, 1837-1899), Irish bass opera singer -- He has studied Bradshaw (probably a reference to his travels and tours). 1884

The Village, Hawkshaw, Lancashire
The Village, Hawkshaw, Bury, near Bradshaw, Lancashire, England. Date: 1920s

Prosperity - Stage VI, c1920. Artist: Warwick Reynolds
Prosperity - Stage VI, c1920. From The Art of the Illustrator - Warwick Reynolds and his work, by Percy V Bradshaw. [The Press Art School, London, c1920]

Market Reports Series - Country Ducks arriving
One of the Market Reports illustrated postcard series. Country Ducks arrived in excellent condition. Date: 1903

Strong Cheese repels diner and waiter
One of the Market Reports illustrated postcard series. Cheese: " Supply much stronger, but very little demand." This commodities phrasiology is illustrated by a waiter struggling to cope

Bradshaw / Bury Football
Tom Bradshaw of Bury and Scotland

Market Reports Illustrated - Unexpected fruit supply cleared
Market Reports Illustrated - Fruit, an unexpected supply was rapidly cleared! A fallen basket of apples is swiftly cleared up by lucky pedestrians! Date: circa 1905

Musical Terms Up To Date - Running Down the Scales An altercation between a market barrow boy and a irate smart lady shopper regarding the setting (and accuracy)

Market Reports - Commodity Market
Market Reports - A Fall in Copper created some excitement! 1903

Percy Venner Bradshaw, artist and owner of Art School
Percy Venner Bradshaw, artist and owner of the Press Art School, a correspondence course for drawing. Date: 1904

Comic postcard, Waitress answering mans question Date: 20th century

Weather Report - Illustrated - Breezy, A green-faced sickly-looking Gent seated by a ships rail is less than happy at the attentions of a rosy-cheeked rotund fellow passenger whos breezy countenance

Music cover, Flotows Martha, Cassells Operatic Selections No.10, comprising the Overture, a Fantasia by F W Bradshaw, and some vocal numbers, including The Last Rose of Summer. Date: circa 1900s

The Hat of Judge John Bradshaw, 17th century (leather)
1631470 The Hat of Judge John Bradshaw, 17th century (leather) by English School, (17th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

A Westland Wapiti, by Stanley Orton Bradshaw
A Westland Wapiti of No. 601 Squadron, Auxiliary Air Force, painting by Stanley Orton Bradshaw. 1931

Cheshire Rugby Team: Harvey, Fletcher, Bradshaw, Jones, Ingham, Fenton, Atkinson, Baxter, Cannell, Parratt, Jones, Houghton, Hughes, Chadwick, Hanson, Clauss. 1890s

The Experiences of a Subaltern, ordered on Active Service while on Leave (engraving)
1061709 The Experiences of a Subaltern, ordered on Active Service while on Leave (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Experiences of a Subaltern)

A sparrow nests and rear its young in a hole made by a bomb splinter in one of the figures of a guardsman on the Guards Division War Memorial, Horse Guards Parade, London

Plains Indian, fourth quarter 19th century. Creator: J. W. Bradshaw
Plains Indian, fourth quarter 19th century

Yachting Terms Illustrated - A Dog Watch
circa 1906

Musical terms up to date - Fortissimo - very loud
1903

Beggar Leaning on a Stick (reverse copy), 1851. Creator: F Bradshaw
Beggar Leaning on a Stick (reverse copy), 1851. After Rembrandt

The General Election - Intelligent Voters
Comic Postcard series - The General Election - Intelligent Voters. A mild satire as a bunch of working class rural yokels of Mudford take great interest in the finest small print of a prospective

The General Election - The Candidates Vision
Comic Postcard series - The General Election - The Candidates Vision. The glorious reception given to Josh Binks M.P. 1908

The General Election - Village Politicians
Comic Postcard series - The General Election - Village Politicians. A local candidate giving a speech to the assembled clientelle at the local rural boozer... 1908

The General Election - True Blue
Comic Postcard series - The General Election - True Blue. A Candidate takes a few local yokels out for a ride in his carriage to show solidarity with the common man voter... 1908

The General Election - Free Fooders
Comic Postcard series - The General Election - Free Fooders. Candidates at a hustings face the warth of the electorate and also face a barrage of eggs and vegeatbles

The General Election - An Enthusiastic Supporter
Comic Postcard series - The General Election - An Enthusiastic Supporter rolling-in after a hearty session of seemingly liquid-based campaigning!! 1908

Silhouette portrait of Percy V. Bradshaw, artist
Silhouette portrait of Percy V. Bradshaw (1877-1965), artist and illustrator. Date: circa 1920s

Staffordshire ST9 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Staffordshire ST9 9

Calderdale HX2 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Calderdale HX2 9

Kirklees HD7 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Kirklees HD7 5

Bolton BL2 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bolton BL2 3

Lake of Constanz, (c1872). Creator: Samuel Bradshaw
Lake of Constanz, (c1872). Rural scene near Lake Constance, where Germany, Switzerland, and Austria meet. Title page from " The Franco-Prussian War: its causes, incidents and consequences"

St. Goarhausen, c1872. Creator: Samuel Bradshaw
St. Goarhausen, c1872. Boats on the River Rhine at Sankt Goarshausen in the Rhine Gorge, Germany. The ruined Katz Castle can be seen above the town

Eglisau, c1872. Creator: Samuel Bradshaw
Eglisau, c1872. View of the town of Eglisau in Switzerland, with the covered bridge over the River Rhine. From " The Franco-Prussian War: its causes, incidents and consequences", Volume II

The Guards Memorial - Horse Guards Parade, London - unveiled on 16th October 1926 - Architect - H. Chalton Bradshaw. Date: circa 1928

Marriage Procession at the Blue-cloud Creek, Chin-keang-foo, c1843-1858. Creator: Samuel Bradshaw
Marriage Procession at the Blue-cloud Creek, Chin-keang-foo, c1843-1858. Chinese wedding procession with the bride being carried in a palanquin. [Fisher, Son & Co. London & Paris]

Popular Fiction Illustrated - The Eternal City by Hall Caine. Businessmen head on their regular train commute from the suburbs (or beyond) into London eyes-front, expressions-fixed

Market Reports Illustrated - Tobacco"
Market Reports Illustrated - " Tobacco - There was a sudden downward tendency!" A school Master spies three naughty boys grabbing a crafty smoke outside the school wall

Bristol (from Rownham Ferry), 1859. Artist: Samuel Bradshaw
Bristol (from Rownham Ferry), 1859. The Rownham Ferry was a boat service across the River Avon in Bristol, England. After William Henry Bartlett (1809-1854)

Burningfold Farm, Dunsfold, Surrey, c1923. Artist: Harold Chalton Bradshaw
Burningfold Farm, Dunsfold, Surrey, c1923. Burningfold Manor (formerly Burningfold Farm) desiged by Harold Chalton Bradshaw (1893?1943). From The Studio Volume 86

The Young Pan - Stage Six, c1920. From The Art of the Illustrator - W Heath Robinson and his work, by Percy V. Bradshaw. [The Press Art School, London, c1920]

The Young Pan - Stage One, c1920. Artist: W Heath Robinson
The Young Pan - Stage One, c1920. From The Art of the Illustrator - W Heath Robinson and his work, by Percy V Bradshaw. [The Press Art School, London, c1920]

Running The Gauntlet - Stage VI, c1920. Artist: Charles Edmund Brock
Running The Gauntlet - Stage VI, c1920. From The Art of the Illustrator - C E Brock and his work, by Percy V Bradshaw. [The Press Art School, London, c1920 ]

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"Bradshaw: A Journey Through Time and Tales" Step into the world of Bradshaw, where history intertwines with whimsical anecdotes. From the iconic Stockport Viaduct to the bustling Market Reports, this caption takes you on a captivating journey. As you stroll along Stockport Viaduct, marvel at its architectural grandeur that stands as a testament to human ingenuity. The viaduct's towering presence echoes the resilience himself. In the realm of Market Reports, an English Country Squire expertly carves succulent beef, enticing passersby with its mouthwatering aroma, and is here that flavorsome tales are exchanged over hearty meals. Amidst the merriment, a drunken man staggers home perilously close to hitting a lamp post. This comical scene reminds us that even in our moments of folly, there is always room for laughter and lightheartedness. Prosperity shines through in Stage VI by Warwick Reynolds—a masterpiece capturing an era brimming with hope and progress. Let your imagination soar as you delve into this vibrant artwork depicting a world on the cusp of transformation. A cartoon introduces Signor Foli—an Irish bass opera singer who enchants audiences with his powerful voice and charismatic stage presence. His performances leave hearts spellbound and minds captivated by his artistry. Market Reports Series welcomes country ducks arriving—a delightful sight symbolizing abundance and nature's bounty. These feathered friends bring joy to both vendors and customers alike as they quack their way through bustling market stalls. But beware. Strong cheese has been known to repel diners and waiters alike—its pungent aroma commanding attention while dividing opinions about its culinary prowess. Brace yourself for an olfactory adventure. The fusion between Bradshaw and Bury Football showcases sporting passion intertwined within local communities—a celebration of camaraderie amidst fierce competition on green fields echoing cheers from the stands.