Chesney Collection

The Ghosts Walk Said to be haunted by the wife of Sir Morbury Dedlock

Leap Year Programme / Paul Chesney
George Robey is the principal performer in the LEAP YEAR show at the London Hippodrome

Programme cover for Jack in the Beanstalk, 1921
Programme cover for Jack and the Beanstalk staged at the London Hippodrome by Julian Wylie, 1921. Artwork by Paul Chesney. Date: 1921

Chesney, Battle Dorking
THE BATTLE OF DORKING A future war tale about a Prussian invasion of England

The Long Drawing-Room
Sunset in the long Drawing- room at Chesney Wold Date: First published: 1852-53

A visit to Westfield College, Hampstead by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother (in her role as Chancellor of the University of London) accompanied by Principal Dr Kathleen Chesney. Date: 1957

Cavalry Soldier Horseback Canon
Cover illustration: The battle of Dorking : reminiscences of a volunteer bySir George Tomkyns Chesney, 1830-1895.Rare Book: Blackwood, 1871. Date: 1871

Flanagan and Allen, British singing and comedy double act, c1930s
Bud Flanagan (1896-1968) and Chesney Allen (1893-1982), British singing and comedy double act, c1930s

Advert for carnival lines by A. I. Chesney of London, 1921
Advert for carnival lines by A.I. Chesney of London, 1921 Date: 1921

Francis Rawdon Chesney
General FRANCIS RAWDON CHESNEY Irish-born soldier, explorer of the Euphrates and creator of the overland route from Britain to India : with his dog, and his autograph. Date: 1789 - 1872

Programme for The Co-optomists of 1930 at the London Hippodrome. Artwork by Chesney Date: 1930

Portrait photograph of Flanagan and Allen. English comedy duo

Jean Colin in the Five o Clock Girl
Jean Colin (1905 - 1989), British stage and screen actress, drawn by Chesney as the Five o Clock Girl, the role that was her big break in 1929. Date: 1929

Francis Rawdon Chesney 1789-1872 (1853). Schmidt, Carl 19th century. Date: 1853

Captain Alexander Chesney 1755-1843 (1841). Grey, Charles 1808-1892. Date: 1841

Programme cover for Out of the Bottle, 1932
Programme cover for Out of the Bottle staged at the London Hippodrome by Julian Wylie, 1932. Artwork by Paul Chesney. Date: 1932

Programme cover for Sunny, 1926
Programme cover for Sunny staged at the London Hippodrome, 1926. Artwork by Paul Chesney. Date: 1926

Programme cover for Better Days, 1925
Programme cover for Better Days staged at the London Hippodrome by Julian Wylie, 1925. Artwork by Paul Chesney. Date: 1925

Programme cover for Mother Goose, 1924

Programme cover for Leap Year, 1924
Programme cover for Leap Year staged at the London Hippodrome by Julian Wylie, 1924. Artwork by Paul Chesney. Date: 1924

Programme cover for Mercenary Mary, 1925
Programme cover for Mercenary Mary staged at the London Hippodrome, 1925. Artwork by Paul Chesney. Date: 1925

Programme cover for Round in 50, 1922
Programme cover for Round in 50 staged at the London Hippodrome by Julian Wylie, 1922. Artwork by Paul Chesney. Date: 1922

Programme cover for Cinderella, 1922
Programme cover for Cinderella staged at the London Hippodrome by Julian Wylie, 1922. Artwork by Paul Chesney. Date: 1922

The Mausoleum at Chesney Wold belonging to the Dedlock family

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"Chesney: A Journey Through Time and Entertainment" Step into the world of Chesney, where ghosts walk and leap year brings exciting programmes. Paul Chesney takes center stage as he graces the programme cover for "Jack in the Beanstalk" in 1921, captivating audiences with his talent. But Chesney's influence extends beyond the realm of entertainment. From Battle Dorking to The Long Drawing-Room, his name echoes through history. Even Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother couldn't resist a visit to Westfield College in Hampstead, where Chesney left an indelible mark. Intriguingly, our journey takes us from cavalry soldiers on horseback cannons to Flanagan and Allen's timeless British singing and comedy act in the 1930s. Their portrait photograph captures their infectious energy that continues to delight audiences today. Not just a man of performance, A. I. Chesney showcases his advertising prowess with carnival lines that transport you back to London in 1921. Meanwhile, Francis Rawdon Chesney's legacy lives on as we uncover his contributions to society. And let's not forget "The Co-optomists of 1930, " a programme that promises laughter and camaraderie like no other. With each page turned, we unravel more about this enigmatic figure called Chesney. Join us on this captivating journey through time as we explore the multifaceted world – a name synonymous with entertainment excellence throughout history.