Burns Collection (page 9)

Burns D place Dumfries
ROBERT BURNS House in Dumfries where the Scottish poet died Date: 1759 - 1796

London bus strike 1891
Front cover of The Penny Illustration Paper showing the first strike by London transport workers in 1891, over working conditions and pay. Date: 1891

Interior of Burns Cottage, Alloway, Ayr, Scotland Date: 1927

Meteorite burning up in the atmosphere
A meteorite burns up as it enters Earths atmosphere, exploding in a shower of glowing debris Date: 1954

Illustration, Willie Brew d a Peck o Maut
Illustration to Willie Brew d a Peck o Maut, a poem by Robert Burns. Date: 1866

WWI Poster, What Burns said
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, What Burns said in 1782 holds good in 1915. Take his tip. (Go and be a soldier.) Date: 1915

Farewell to scout commissioner, Ghana, West Africa
Scouts say farewell to their commissioner, Ghana, West Africa. Major and Mrs W H Donald visited Accra headquarters as guests of honour on their retirement from the country

Fire at Naworth Castle - possessions from the house saved from the flames and stacked in the courtyard. The fire destroyed virtually all of the Castle, including the old dungeons in the West Wing

Fire at Warwick Castle - General view from Guys Tower. Date: 1871

Loving couple at Xmas fireside. On Christmas Night when the fire burns bright? Date: circa 1905

Destruction by fire of Collards Piano Factory
Destruction by fire of Collards Piano-forte Manufactory - Oval Road, Camden, London on 19th December 1851. Date: 1851

The Temporary London Bridge on fire on the night of 11th April 1758. Intended improvements to the main medieval stone bridge didnt go down too well with the ferrymen who made their living

Old St. Pauls Cathedral burns - The Great Fire of London
Old St. Pauls Cathedral burns during The Great Fire of London of 1666. Date: 1666

AB R & Co patriotic china bulldog with laurel wreath
A B. R. & Co. patriotic china bulldog with laurel wreath and Union flag. With a poem by Burns - Be Briton still to Britain true, among oursels united, for never but British hands

Dumfries house where Burns died and Boys Industrial School
The house (left) in Dumfries where poet Robert Burns died. The building to its right housed a boys industrial school Date: Date unknown

Duchess of Marlborough at Relief Fund meeting
Consuelo, Duchess of Marlborough (nee Vanderbilt, later Balsan), presiding over a meeting of supporters of thee American Womens War Relief Fun at 41, Grosvenor Square in August 1914

Cooking food for army in the field WWI
Various types of ovens and kitchens, from brick and clay ovens, parallel kitchen, broad arrow kitchen, aldershot ovens and internally heated oven burrowed into the side of a bank. Date: 1915

Annie Wilson
ANNIE WILSON - innkeepers wife and guide to Rosslyn Chapel, Edinburgh, where she perpetuated such legends as the Apprentices Pillar. Burns wrote a poem in her praise. Date: CIRCA 1780

Mrs Thomson, Burns Frien
MRS THOMSON wife of George Thomson, friend of the poet Robert Burns Date: CIRCA 1800

JOHN SYME Scottish lawyer, a friend of the poet Robert Burns. Date: 1755 - 1831

CLARINDA PLAQUE
Memorial plaque of Clarinda (real name Agnes Maclehose), Edinburgh. She had an affair with ROBERT BURNS in 1788 and corresponded with him as Clarinda to his Sylvander. Date: 1759 - 1841

Margaret Hay
MARGARET HAY (nee Chalmers) friend of the poet Robert Burns, wife (1788) of Lewis Hay, a clerk who died in 1800. Date: circa 1800

Antique photo of paintings: Meeting of Burns and Scott
Antique dotprinted photo of paintings: Meeting of Burns and Scott

BASEBALL: GIANTS, c1910. A line-up of players for the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds in Manhattan, New York. From left to right: Fred Snodgrass, Tillie Shafer, George Burns, Larry Doyle

Robert Burns. Lawson, George A. (HRSA). Date: 1891

The Inauguration of the Burns Memorial at Dumfries: 1
THE INAUGURATION OF THE BURNS MEMORIAL AT DUMFRIES: 1. The House in which Burns First Lived in Nithsdale; 2. Unveiling the Statue; 3. St. Michaels Church; 4. House where Burns Died, July 21, 1796; 5

At the Great Labour Demonstration in Hyde Park: John Burns Gives some Statistics, London, Uk

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Procession Uncovering before the Sons of Burns

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Burns Three Sons

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Grand View of the Procession, the Burns Festival

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Tam O shanter Arch, the Burns Festival

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Alloway Kirk, Tam O shanter, the Burns Festival

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BURNS

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Arch on the New Brig of Ayr, Bridge, the Burns Festival

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THE EDINA BURNS: " AULD MAGGIE", 1867

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The Burns Banquet at Montreal

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Festival at the Crystal Palace, Sydenham, the Burns Centenary

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Room in the Globe Tavern, Dumfries, Used by Burns, the Burns Centenary

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" toothache, " from a Figure in Stone by Mr. Anderson, the Burns Centenary

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The Burns Mausoleum, Dumfries, the Burns Centenary

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The Procession at Dumfries: Triple Arch in the High Street, the Burns Centenary

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Burns Farm at Ellisland, on the River Nith, Near Dumfries, the Burns Centenary

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The Burns Centenary, Linoluden Abbey, Near Dumfries

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The Auld Brig of Doon, with Burns Monument and a Glimpse of Alloway Kirk in the Distance, the Burns Centenary

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The Burns Centenary, the Room in which Burns Died, at Dumfries

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Burns Visit to Neil Gow, in August, 1787, a Group in Sculpture by Anderson, of Perth, the Burns Centenary

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The Room in which Burns was Born, the Burns Centenary

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The Twa Brigs of Ayr, the Burns Centenary

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"Burns: A Legacy of Artistic Creations and Cultural Influence" In the heartland of Scotland, amidst the enchanting landscapes of Ayr, lies a tale woven by the hands of a poetic genius - Robert Burns. Known as the Bard of Scotland, his words have transcended time and continue to ignite passion in hearts across the globe. A portrait captures his essence; Robert Burns, with eyes that hold stories untold and lips that breathe life into verses. His cottage in Alloway stands as a testament to his humble beginnings, where inspiration flowed freely from every nook and cranny. One cannot mention Burns without envisioning him singing "Auld Lang Syne, " an anthem that unites souls during moments of farewell or celebration, and is through this timeless melody that he forever remains intertwined with our collective memories. Yet beyond poetry, another Burns emerges - Giordano Bruno Burns. This enigmatic figure bears witness to meetings between great minds like Sir Walter Scott. Their encounter immortalized on canvas reveals two literary giants exchanging thoughts, their intellectual sparks igniting fires within each other's imaginations. Tam O'Shanter dances through our minds too; a character birthed by Burns' pen who embarks on wild adventures amid supernatural realms. Through Tam's escapades, we glimpse into the vibrant tapestry of Scottish folklore and traditions that shaped Burns' creative spirit. Whisky flows like liquid gold in these lands - an elixir cherished by both poets and common folk alike. As we raise our glasses to toast Robert Burns' memory, we honor not only his lyrical prowess but also his love for life's simple pleasures. Nasmyth's brushstrokes capture yet another facet of this multifaceted man – Robert Burns gazes at us from centuries past with wisdom etched upon his face. In this portrait lies a reflection not just of one man but also an entire era marked by revolution and change.