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Burke Collection

"Burke: A Journey Through Time and Tales" Step into the world of Burke, where history intertwines with adventure and remarkable individuals leave their mark

Background imageBurke Collection: Edmund Burke (Reynolds2)

Edmund Burke (Reynolds2)
ALEXANDER JOLLY Bishop of Moray with his autograph Date: 1755 - 1838

Background imageBurke Collection: John King / Explorer

John King / Explorer
JOHN KING Explorer; part of the Burke and Wills expedition to Australia

Background imageBurke Collection: The Man with the Load of Mischief, 18th century, (1943). Creator: William Hogarth

The Man with the Load of Mischief, 18th century, (1943). Creator: William Hogarth
The Man with the Load of Mischief, 18th century, (1943). A man with a chain and padlock round his neck, carrying a " load of mischief" : a woman holding a glass of gin rides on his back

Background imageBurke Collection: The Dancers of Variety in 1928

The Dancers of Variety in 1928. Evelyn Kindler (top left) with the Libby dancers on the Kieth vaudeville circuit, Jeanne Upham (top right) in vaudeville

Background imageBurke Collection: Clerkenwell Prison explosion

Clerkenwell Prison explosion
Effects of the explosion at the house of detention, Clerkenwell, seen from within the prison yard: police officers and firemen searching the ruins

Background imageBurke Collection: CALAMITY JANE (c1852-1903). Orig. Martha Jane Canary Burke: oil over a photograph, 1895

CALAMITY JANE (c1852-1903). Orig. Martha Jane Canary Burke: oil over a photograph, 1895

Background imageBurke Collection: Edmund Burke, 1774-1775. Artist: Edmund Burke

Edmund Burke, 1774-1775. Artist: Edmund Burke
Edmund Burke, 1774-1775. Found in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery, London

Background imageBurke Collection: Welcome to my dream - Music Sheet Cover

Welcome to my dream - Music Sheet Cover, words by Johnny Burke, music by Jimmy Van Heusen. Paramount Presents Road to Utopia starring Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour

Background imageBurke Collection: William John Wills

William John Wills
WILLIAM JOHN WILLS English explorer in Australia, associated with the fatal expedition with Burke

Background imageBurke Collection: Mr. Burke Posing the Ameer, the Ameer Yakoob Khan at Gandamak, Afghan War, Engraving 1882

Mr. Burke Posing the Ameer, the Ameer Yakoob Khan at Gandamak, Afghan War, Engraving 1882

Background imageBurke Collection: Billie Burke wearing range of Dolly Tree creations

Billie Burke wearing range of Dolly Tree creations
Brown herringbone lightweight tweed was featured in a two-piece tailored suit (top left) designed by Dolly Tree for Billie Burke in Bridal Suite (1939)

Background imageBurke Collection: Aladdin, pantomime, National Theatre, Kingsway, London

Aladdin, pantomime, National Theatre, Kingsway, London. 1914

Background imageBurke Collection: West Country Mails at the Gloucester Coffee House, Piccadilly, c1830, 1943). Creator: Unknown

West Country Mails at the Gloucester Coffee House, Piccadilly, c1830, 1943). Creator: Unknown
West Country Mails at the Gloucester Coffee House, Piccadilly, c1830, 1943). Coaches carrying mail between London and counties in the south-west of England

Background imageBurke Collection: Mr. & Mrs. Burke of Carshalton, c18th century, (1917). Artist: Johan Zoffany

Mr. & Mrs. Burke of Carshalton, c18th century, (1917). Artist: Johan Zoffany
Mr. & Mrs Burke of Carshalton, c18th century. From The Connoisseur Vol XLVIII [Otto Limited, London, 1917.]

Background imageBurke Collection: Kathleen Burke, American film actress, c1938

Kathleen Burke, American film actress, c1938. Kathleen Burke (1913-1980) appeared in several films in the 1930s, including The Lives of a Bengal Lancer, with Gary Cooper, and The Last Outpost

Background imageBurke Collection: Inauguration of the Burke and Wills Monument at Melbourne, Australia, 1865

Inauguration of the Burke and Wills Monument at Melbourne, Australia, 1865

Background imageBurke Collection: The Burke and Wills Monument at Melbourne, Australia, 1865

The Burke and Wills Monument at Melbourne, Australia, 1865

Background imageBurke Collection: Burke and Wills expedition setting out from Royal Park, Melbourne, Australia, 20 August 1860

Burke and Wills expedition setting out from Royal Park, Melbourne, Australia, 20 August 1860. Robert O Hara Burke and William John Wills were commissioned by the Government of Australia to make

Background imageBurke Collection: Ashford Castle and its gardens, Leaf Island, Cong, Galway, Ireland, Northern Europe

Ashford Castle and its gardens, Leaf Island, Cong, Galway, Ireland, Northern Europe

Background imageBurke Collection: Edmund Burke (b1729, d1797)

Edmund Burke (b1729, d1797)

Background imageBurke Collection: Jane Bourgeois, Jules Bourbon and Edmund Burke

Jane Bourgeois, Jules Bourbon and Edmund Burke
Mlle Jane Bourgeois, Jules Bourbon (L), baritone, Edmund Burke (R), bass baritone, opera singers Date: 1910

Background imageBurke Collection: Music cover, Going My Way, Bing Crosby

Music cover, Going My Way, Bing Crosby
Music cover, Going My Way, words by Johnny Burke, music by Jimmy Van Heusen, sung by Bing Crosby in the Paramount film Going My Way Date: 1944

Background imageBurke Collection: Edmund Burke and the Iron Duke

Edmund Burke and the Iron Duke
Two Baxter portrait prints of the following men. Edmund Burke, as a boy, who became a British and Irish statesman, economist and philosopher

Background imageBurke Collection: Robert O'Hara Burke

Robert O'Hara Burke (1820 - 1861), Irish explorer, pictured shortly before his death in 1861. Burke had emigrated to Australia in 1853

Background imageBurke Collection: BURKE & WILLS

BURKE & WILLS
The death of Burke Date: June 1861

Background imageBurke Collection: The death of Burke (colour litho)

The death of Burke (colour litho)
3095737 The death of Burke (colour litho) by Stott, W.R.S. (1878-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Burke)

Background imageBurke Collection: Hayden Roulston, Bradley Wiggins & Steven Burke Hayden R

Hayden Roulston, Bradley Wiggins & Steven Burke Hayden R
Hayden Roulston, Bradley Wiggins & Steven Burke Mens Individual 4000m Pursuit Mens Individual 4000m Pursuit Olympic Stadium, Beijing

Background imageBurke Collection: Bradley Wiggins & Steven Burke

Bradley Wiggins & Steven Burke Great Britain Mens Individual 4000m Pursuit Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 16 August 2008 GREAT BRITAIN Date: 16 August 2008

Background imageBurke Collection: Steven Burke

Steven Burke Great Britain Mens Individual Pursuit Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 15 August 2008 Date: 15 August 2008

Background imageBurke Collection: Ed Clancy, Gerraint Thomas, Steven Burke & Peter Kennaug

Ed Clancy, Gerraint Thomas, Steven Burke & Peter Kennaug
Ed Clancy, Gerraint Thomas, Steven Burke and Peter Kennaugh Great Britain London 2012 Olympic Games, Cycling Track, Mens Team Persuit Stratford, London, England 02 August 2012 Date: 02 August 2012

Background imageBurke Collection: Matthew Burke Collects Lineout

Matthew Burke Collects Lineout Scotland A V Australia Rugby Union 31 October 1996 Date: 31 October 1996

Background imageBurke Collection: Bryan Redpath, Paup Burke, Smith

Bryan Redpath, Paup Burke, Smith Ireland V Scotland Five Nation 23 January 1996 Date: 23 January 1996

Background imageBurke Collection: Paul Burke

Paul Burke Ireland & Cork Constitution Rugby Union 24 January 1995 Date: 24 January 1995

Background imageBurke Collection: Bernat-Salles & Matthew Burke

Bernat-Salles & Matthew Burke Australia V France 06 November 1999 Date: 06 November 1999

Background imageBurke Collection: Matthew Burke Celebrates

Matthew Burke Celebrates South Africa V Australia 31 October 1999 Date: 31 October 1999

Background imageBurke Collection: Matt Burke

Matt Burke Australia Rugby Union 10 October 1999 Date: 10 October 1999

Background imageBurke Collection: Matthew Burke, Bishop, Mostyn

Matthew Burke, Bishop, Mostyn Ireland V Australia Rugby Union 10 October 1999 Date: 10 October 1999

Background imageBurke Collection: Matthew Burke

Matthew Burke Australia Rugby Union Ireland V Australia Lansdowne Road, Dublin 09 November 2002 Date: 09 November 2002

Background imageBurke Collection: Robert Martin Burke

Robert Martin Burke Jockey 12 June 1996 Date: 12 June 1996

Background imageBurke Collection: Karl Burke

Karl Burke Race Horse Trainer 03 May 1996 Date: 03 May 1996

Background imageBurke Collection: Julie Burke

Julie Burke Jockey Doncaster Raceday, Doncaster Racecourse Doncaster Racecourse, Doncaster, England 29 June 2012 DONCASTER RACEDAY, DONCASTER RACECOURSE, ENGLAND, JUNE 2012 Date: 29 June 2012

Background imageBurke Collection: John Burke

John Burke Jockey 27 November 1995 Date: 27 November 1995

Background imageBurke Collection: Burke and Wills expedition in Australia

Burke and Wills expedition in Australia
Vintage engraving showing a scene from the Burke and Wills expedition. In 1860 to 61, Robert O Hara Burke and William John Wills led an expedition of 19 men with the intention of crossing Australia

Background imageBurke Collection: Burke and Wills expedition in Australia Golah is abandoned

Burke and Wills expedition in Australia Golah is abandoned
Vintage engraving showing a scene from the Burke and Wills expedition. In 1860 to 61, Robert O Hara Burke and William John Wills led an expedition of 19 men with the intention of crossing Australia

Background imageBurke Collection: Burke and Wills expedition in Australia

Burke and Wills expedition in Australia
Vintage engraving showing a scene from the Burke and Wills expedition. In 1860 to 61, Robert O Hara Burke and William John Wills led an expedition of 19 men with the intention of crossing Australia

Background imageBurke Collection: On the way to Mount Hopeless (colour litho)

On the way to Mount Hopeless (colour litho)
871963 On the way to Mount Hopeless (colour litho) by Lambert, George Washington (1873-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration from Romance of Empire Australia)

Background imageBurke Collection: Billie Burke (1884-1970) - American actress, famous on Broadway and in early silent film

Billie Burke (1884-1970) - American actress, famous on Broadway and in early silent film. Date: circa 1920

Background imageBurke Collection: The end of the Afghan War featured on the cover of The Graphic

The end of the Afghan War featured on the cover of The Graphic, 12th July 1879 - photographing the Ameer Yakoob Khan (Emir Mohammad Yaqub Khan) at Gandamak where the treaty of peace was signed



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"Burke: A Journey Through Time and Tales" Step into the world of Burke, where history intertwines with adventure and remarkable individuals leave their mark. From John King, the intrepid explorer who fearlessly ventured into uncharted territories, to Edmund Burke (Reynolds2), a man whose name became synonymous with political philosophy. Intrigue surrounds Martha Jane Canary Burke, better known as Calamity Jane. Her enigmatic persona captured in an oil painting over a photograph from 1895 tells a story of wild frontiers and untamed spirits. The echoes of tragedy resonate through the mention of Clerkenwell Prison explosion. The event that shook London's streets reminds us of the fragility of life amidst turbulent times. Edmund Burke, both artist and subject in his self-portrait from 1774-1775, reveals layers beyond his political influence. His brushstrokes capture not only his visage but also his creative spirit. As we delve further into this captivating journey, "Welcome to my dream - Music Sheet Cover" invites us to explore melodies that transport us to another realm entirely, and is here that dreams come alive through harmonious notes. William John Wills emerges as a figure shrouded in mystery yet integral to our narrative. His presence hints at daring expeditions and uncharted landscapes waiting to be discovered. Mr. Burke Posing the Ameer takes us back to Gandamak during the Afghan War in 1882. This engraving immortalizes an encounter between two influential figures against a backdrop of conflict and diplomacy. Edmund Burke (b1729, d1797) stands tall among great minds throughout history; his legacy etched forever within realms of politics and philosophy alike. Jane Bourgeois, Jules Bourbon alongside Edmund Burke form an intriguing trio whose stories remain intertwined across time's tapestry—each leaving their unique imprint on society's canvas.