Callender Collection

The discoverers of Tutankhamen
Standing on the steps leading to the doorway of Tutankhamens tomb are (from left to right) Lady Evelyn Herbert, her father Lord Carnarvon, Mr Howard Carter and Mr B

Howard Carter, Lord Carnarvon - entrance, Tutankhamun's Tomb
Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon at the entrance to Tutankhamun Tomb

Lady Evelyn Herbert, Carnarvon, Carter and Callender
Lady Evelyn Herbert, Lord Carnarvon, Howard Carter and Arthur Callender at Tutankhamun's Tomb entrance, Novembe

Bracklin Bridge, near Callender (coloured engraving)
3642149 Bracklin Bridge, near Callender (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bracklin Bridge, near Callender)

Brian Dee, Red Callender, Kettners, London, November 1985. Artist: Brian O Connor
Brian Dee, Red Callender, Kettner s, London, November 1985

Red Callender, Kettners, London, November 1985. Artist: Brian O Connor
Red Callender, Kettners, London, November 1985

Mrs Callender, of Craigforth, 19th century (1894). Artist: W Dickinson
Mrs Callender, of Craigforth, 19th century (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose

Bracklinn bridge over Bracklinn Falls, near Callander, Scotland, seen here in the 19th century. The steel footbridge was washed away by severe floods in 2004

Young Callender at his gun engraving 1859
illustrated Life of George Washington

St. Brides Chapel
The ruins of St. Brides (or St. Bridget s) Chapel, near Callender, Perthshire, Scotland, with Ben Ledi in the background. Date: 1950s

Modern Athenians plate 29 - Edinburgh
William Burn Callender (d. 1854) of Prestonhall, walking the same Edinburgh street as Sir Charles Gs Menteath, a Baronet of the Shire of Dumfries

Howard Carter and Mr Callender carrying a casket of jewels from Tutankhamuns Tomb

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"Unveiling the Mysteries: The Discoverers of Tutankhamen" In the early 20th century, a remarkable archaeological discovery captivated the world's attention. It was in November 1922 that Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon stumbled upon the entrance to Tutankhamun's Tomb in Egypt. These intrepid explorers, accompanied by Lady Evelyn Herbert and Callender, embarked on an extraordinary journey into ancient history. Meanwhile, across continents and time zones, another kind of artistic exploration was taking place. In London's Kettners restaurant in November 1985, Red Callender mesmerized audiences with his soulful jazz melodies. Accompanied by Brian O'Connor's enchanting artwork capturing this momentous occasion, it was an evening filled with musical brilliance. But not all tales are told through music or art; some are etched into history through family legacies. Mrs. Callender of Craigforth left her mark on the world during the late 19th century with her unwavering determination and resilience. Scotland too holds its own stories within its breathtaking landscapes. Bracklin Bridge near Callander stood as a testament to nature's beauty until severe floods washed away its steel footbridge in 2004. Yet even then, picturesque scenes from Picturesque Scotland Its Romantic Scenes and Historical Associations published around 1890 immortalize this architectural marvel. As we delve deeper into history, we discover more intriguing connections - containers marked "Callender Cable London Frith" hint at yet another chapter waiting to be explored. And finally, let us not forget young Callender honing his skills at gun engraving back in 1859 – a glimpse into a different era where craftsmanship reigned supreme. From ancient tombs to vibrant jazz clubs and historical landmarks lost to time itself – these glimpses into various facets of "Callendar" remind us that our past is rich with stories waiting to be discovered and shared.