Chard Collection

Vegetables, Fruit and Berries of the Garden, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Vegetables, Fruit and Berries of the Garden: Plate 50

Zulu War Rorkes Drift
RORKEs DRIFT Lieutenant-Colonel Russell and his men arrive at the garrison to find that Bromhead, Chard and their men have held out against a massive Zulu attack the previous day

Zulu War Rorkes Drift
RORKEs DRIFT Chard and Bromhead with their men, the morning after the Zulu attack had been withstood

Major John Rouse Merriott Chard, VC, 1881. Chard (1847-1897), then a Lieutenant in the Royal Engineers, commanded the British defenders at Rorkes Drift, South Africa, in January 1879

Jrm Chard / Woodbury Photo
JOHN ROUSE MERRIOTT CHARD Military, notably at Rorkes Drift

Zulu War Rorkes Drift
RORKEs DRIFT Chard and Bromhead with their men, the morning after the Zulu attack

Fore Street, Chard, Somerset
Fore Street, Chard, near Ilminster, Somerset, England. Date: 1910s

Chard, Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam
FLO4668310 Chard, Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Henson and Stringfellow's 1843 design for steam-powered flying machine, 1843 (lithograph)
530320 Henson and Stringfellow's 1843 design for steam-powered flying machine, 1843 (lithograph); (add.info.: for steam-powered flying machine. Webbed tail 15.24m, and beneath it a rudder)

Leaf vegetables, Herbes potageres
5324555 Leaf vegetables, Herbes potageres by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Leaf vegetables, Herbes potageres)

County Map of Somersetshire, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Kate Chard, actress Date: 1890s

Photograph of Windwhistle Inn, Chard, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of White Horse Inn, Chard, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Victoria Hotel, Chard, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Ship Inn, Chard, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Photograph of Rising Sun PH, Chard, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Railway Hotel, Chard, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Poppe Inn, Chard, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Photograph of New Inn, Chard, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Photograph of London Inn, Chard, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Photograph of Green Dragon PH, Chard, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Golden Fleece PH, Chard, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Public arms: Chard; Leominster; Bodmin; Fethard; Ruthin; Thurso; Maidenhead; Henley (engraving)
6009008 Public arms: Chard; Leominster; Bodmin; Fethard; Ruthin; Thurso; Maidenhead; Henley (engraving) by English School

Chard, Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Leaf vegetables, Herbes potageres. Chard, Beta vulgaris, nettle, Urtica dioica, rhubarb, Rheum rhabarbarum, garden orache, Atriplex hortensis

Forde Abbey, Somerset
A GWR Publicity view of Forde Abbey in Somerset in c.1920s-1930s. The view was taken from the Mermaid Pond and shows a number of trees

Somerset TA20 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Somerset TA20 1

Austin 7 AEW of AL Chard ahead of FG Cornishs MG TA at the MCC Torquay Rally, July 1937
Austin 7 AEW 747 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. BME41. Event Entry No: 29 Driver: Chard, A.L. Background: MG TA 1292 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. DAF100. Event Entry No: 30 Driver: Cornish, F.G. M.C.C. Torquay Rally

Lieutenant Chard, c1880. Colonel John Rouse Merriott Chard (1847-1897), British soldier. Episode of the Anglo-Zulu Wars (1879-1896). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Henson and Stringfellows 1843 design for steam-powered flying machine, 1843
Henson and Stringfellows 1843 design for steam-powered flying machine. Webbed tail 15.24m, and beneath it a rudder. Steam engine in car drove two set of vanes (pink objecs) 6.09m diameter

Photograph of Ball Inn, Chard, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Publican ID for the Ball Inn

Mr Trevor Scott-Chard and Air Scouts
Six Air Scouts stand listening to Mr Trevor Scott-Chard talk about aviation, with a plane visible in the background. circa 1950s

Union Workhouse, Chard, Somerset
The Chard Union workhouse, also known locally as Sunnylands, in Chard, Somerset. The people in front are presumably the master and matron (right) and porter and nurse (left)

Colorful Rainbow Swiss Chard; Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Detail Of Organiclly Grown Swiss Chard In A Raised Bed Garden, Anchorage, Southcentral Alaska, Usa

The Choughs Hotel, Chard, Somerset
The Choughs Hotel, Chard, near Axminster, Somerset, England. Date: 1937

High Street, Chard, Somerset
High Street, Chard, near Axminster, Somerset, England. Date: 1910s

Tractor seats
Steam Engine at Boconnoc Estate near Lostwithiel Cornwall

Zulu wars. Queen Victoria decorating officers engaged in the
Queen Victoria decorating Lieutenant John Rouse Merriott Chard with the Victoria Cross for bravery. Chard was one of the officers who successfully defended Rorkes Drift from an army of Zulu warriors

Jrm Chard / Bassano
JOHN ROUSE MERRIOTT CHARD Military, notably at Rorkes Drift

Jrm Chard / Hawke Cdv
JOHN ROUSE MERRIOTT CHARD Military, notably at Rorkes Drift

Chard Street, Thorncombe, Somerset
Chard Street, Thorncombe, Chard, Somerset, England. Date: 1946

Curly silver chard
Engraved illustration of Curly silver chard

Illustration of green peas, French beans, runner beans, spinach, lettuce, broad beans, swiss chard

Arum

Arum lily in black and white

Henson and Stringfellows 1843 design for steam-powered flying machine. Webbed tail 15.24m, and beneath it a rudder. Steam engine in car drove two set of vanes (pink objecs) 6.09m diameter

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"Chard: A Tale of Valor, History, and Greenery" In the annals of history, one name stands out amidst the chaos and bravery of war - Major John Rouse Merriott Chard. His indomitable spirit shone brightly during the Zulu War's infamous battle at Rorkes Drift in 1881. As we delve into the past, a captivating photograph captures J. R. M Chard's resolute gaze - a testament to his unwavering courage on that fateful day. The echoes of the Zulu War still resonate through time. But beyond its military associations lies another side to "Chard. " In Victorian times, it adorned botanical illustrations showcasing an array of vibrant vegetables, fruits, and berries from gardens across England. Its leafy greens added color and flavor to many a hearty meal. Traveling further back in time brings us to Fore Street in Chard, Somerset - a place steeped in history. Here stands The Choughs Hotel; its walls have witnessed countless stories unfold over centuries. Venturing along High Street reveals more glimpses into this town's rich heritage. County maps from 1777 depict Somersetshire's sprawling landscapes where Chard found its home among other bustling communities. Beyond historical significance lies Kate Chard – an actress who graced stages with her talent and charm. Her performances transported audiences to worlds far beyond their own realities. From war heroics to horticultural delights and theatrical enchantment, "Chard" encompasses diverse facets that intertwine throughout time. It serves as a reminder that even within seemingly ordinary names lie extraordinary tales waiting to be discovered.