Cowan Collection

Aston Villa Football Club, 1896
Photograph of the Aston Villa Football Club, with the team for the 1896-1897 season. The photograph shows: Back row, left to right: G.B. Ramsay (Secretary), Dr. V.A

Aston Villa FA Cup Winners, 1894-5: Grierson (Trainer), Dunkley (Hon Sec), Johnstone, Spencer, Wilkes, Lees, Rinder, Margoschis (Chairman), Reynolds, Devey (Captain), Welford, Ramsay (Secretary)

Life by Maurice Cowan and Fred Rome
Life revue by Maurice Cowan & Fred Rome; music Frederick Chappelle. First produced Hippodrome, Portsmouth, 3th May and London Palladium 30th August 1926

FA Cup Final 1934 - Cup presented to winners Manchester City
FA Cup Final 1934 - Cup presented to Sam Cowan, the captain of winners Manchester City FC by King George V. Man City defeated Portsmouth 2-1 on 28 April. Date: 1934

The Castle Rock, Edinburgh, c1890. Artist: Charles Wilkinson
The Castle Rock, Edinburgh, c1890. After a photograph by Poulton & Son. From Cassells History of England, by John Cassell. [A. W. Cowan, Cassell & Company Limited, London, Paris, Melbourne, c1890]

Scene During The Preston Strike, c1890. Artist: William Rainey
Scene During The Preston Strike, c1890. Part of the 1842 General Strike or Plug Plot Riots. These strikes and disturbances were prompted by depression in 1841-2 which resulted in wage cuts of over

Sam Cowan, Greenock Morton and Scotland footballer
Sam Cowan, football goalkeeper for Greenock Morton and Scotland Date: 1949

Jimmy Cowan New Zealnd Rugby Union England V New Zealand, Investec Challenge Twickenham, Middlesex, England 21 November 2009 Date: 21 November 2009

Cowans improvement steam carriage 1861
Thomas William Cowan s, steam carriage with patent in 1861 Date: 1861

Quilt, c. 1880 (?). Creator: Unknown
Quilt, c. 1880 (?)

Sir John Cowan, Lord Mayor 1837, 1838(?). Artist: Miss Hibbert
Sir John Cowan, Lord Mayor 1837, 1838(?)

Peaceful demonstration regarding the treatment of British ex-servicemen, 1923. Artist
Peaceful demonstration regarding the treatment of British ex-servicemen, 1923. They hold placards protesting at the sacking of over 3000 civil servants who were former members of the armed services

Hatfield House, Hertfordshire - South Front, c1890. Artist: Charles Wilkinson
Hatfield House, Hertfordshire - South Front, c1890. From Cassells History of England, by John Cassell. [A. W. Cowan, Cassell & Company Limited, London, Paris, Melbourne, c1890]

Perth, from Bridge End, 1907, (c1890). Artist: Charles Wilkinson
Perth, from Bridge End, 1907, (c1890). After a photograph of James Valentine (1815-1879) and Son. From Cassells History of England, by John Cassell. [A. W

Chatsworth from the Derwent, c1890. Artist: Charles Wilkinson
Chatsworth from the Derwent, c1890. After a photograph of James Valentine (1815-1879) and Son. From Cassells History of England, by John Cassell. [A. W

Holyrood Palace, c1890. Artist: Charles Wilkinson
Holyrood Palace, c1890. After a photograph by Poulton & Son. From Cassells History of England, by John Cassell. [A. W. Cowan, Cassell & Company Limited, London, Paris, Melbourne, c1890]

Chamberlain Square, Birmingham. Showing the High School for Girls, c1890. Artist: Charles Wilkinson
Chamberlain Square, Birmingham. Showing the High School for Girls, The Chamberlain Memorial, and the Art Gallery, c1890. After a photograph of William Pumphrey (1817-1905)

Napoleon III, c1890. From a photograph by W. Messers and D. Downey. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W

A Farm Lassie of Manxland, 1900. From Black & White Budget, Vol. III. [The Black and White Publishing Company, J P. Monckton, Leeds, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, London, 1900]

The Battle of Langensalza, c1890. The Battle of Langensalza was fought on 27 June 1866 near Bad Langensalza in what is now modern Germany

Portsmouth Harbour, c1890. Best known as the home of the Royal Navy, HMNB Portsmouth. Because of its strategic location on the south coast of England, After a photograph by West & Son

Mr Phelps Planting The Shakespeare Oak on Primrose Hill, London, c1890. More than 100, 000 people came to Primrose Hill to mark Shakespeare?s 300th anniversary in 1864

Marriage of the Prince of Wales, c1890. Marriage of Alexandra of Denmark and Albert Edward, 10 March 1863 at St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle. After a painting by George Housman Thomas (1824-1868)

Peers and Commoners Presenting Patriotic Address to the Queen on Eve of the Crimean War, 1891. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W

Walmer Castle, c1890. Artist: Charles Wilkinson
Walmer Castle, c1890. Walmer Castle is an artillery fort originally constructed by Henry VIII in Walmer, Kent, between 1539 and 1540. After a photograph of Poulton & Son

The Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London, 1851, 1891. Artist: Herbert Railton
The Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London, 1851, 1891. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W. Cowan, Cassell & Company Limited, London, Paris, Melbourne, c1890]

The Queen Presiding at the First Distribution of the Victoria Cross, c1890. Artist: Henry Marriott Paget
The Queen Presiding at the First Distribution of the Victoria Cross, c1890. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W

Parliament House, Melbourne, c1890. Artist: Charles Wilkinson
Parliament House, Melbourne, c1890. After a photograph by York & Son. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W

Sandringham House, c1890. After a photograph of T. Smith & Son. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W. Cowan, Cassell & Company Limited, London, Paris, Melbourne, c1890]

Procession of Match-Makers To Westminster, 1892. Artist: William Douglas Almond
Procession of Match-Makers To Westminster, 1892. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W. Cowan, Cassell & Company Limited, London, Paris, Melbourne, c1890]

Emile Ollivier, c1890. Olivier Emile Ollivier (1825 -1913) was a French statesman. Starting as an avid republican opposed to Emperor Napoleon III

Dr. Dollinger, c1890. Johann Joseph Ignaz von Dollinger (1799 -1890), also Doellinger in English, was a German theologian

Street Fighting in Malaga, c1890. Artist: William Barnes Wollen
Street Fighting in Malaga, c1890. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W. Cowan, Cassell & Company Limited, London, Paris, Melbourne, c1890]

The Quadrangle, Somerset House, c1890. Artist: Herbert Railton
The Quadrangle, Somerset House, c1890. Large Neoclassical building situated on the south side of the Strand in central London, From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W

Meeting at the Reformers Tree, Hyde Park, c1890. Artist: CR
Meeting at the Reformers Tree, Hyde Park, c1890. The Reform League was established in 1865 to press for manhood suffrage and the ballot in Great Britain. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI

Tea-Room, House of Commons, 1892. Artist: Henry Phillip Burke Downing
Tea-Room, House of Commons, 1892. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W. Cowan, Cassell & Company Limited, London, Paris, Melbourne, c1890]

War Office, Pall Mall, c1890. Artist: Herbert Railton
War Office, Pall Mall, c1890. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W. Cowan, Cassell & Company Limited, London, Paris, Melbourne, c1890]

Count Von Moltke, c1890. Helmuth Karl Bernhard Graf von Moltke (26 October 1800-24 April 1891, Berlin) was a German Field Marshal. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W

The Queen Opening The Crystal Palace, 1892. Artist: Henry Gillard Glindoni
The Queen Opening The Crystal Palace, 1892.. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W. Cowan, Cassell & Company Limited, London, Paris, Melbourne, c1890]

Mr. Speaker Denison, c1890. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W. Cowan, Cassell & Company Limited, London, Paris, Melbourne, c1890]

The Highlanders at the Alma, c1890. Artist: Henry Marriott Paget
The Highlanders at the Alma, c1890. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W. Cowan, Cassell & Company Limited, London, Paris, Melbourne, c1890]

The Crystal Palace, Sydenham, c1890. Artist: Charles Wilkinson
The Crystal Palace, Sydenham, c1890. After a photograph by J. Valentine and Son. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W

John B Cowan M. D. Professor Materia Medica Thomas Annan
John B. Cowan, M.D. Professor of Materia Medica; Thomas Annan (Scottish, 1829 - 1887); Glasgow, Scotland; 1871; Carbon print; 21.2 × 16.3 cm (8 3, 8 × 6 7, 16 in.)

Cowan- Heron Cottage Hospital, Dromore - a front view of building with three nurses at the front door. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Dromore). Date: circa early 1900s

Manchester City FC football team 1934-1935. Back row: Chorlton (Trainer), Dale, Busby (Captain), Cowan, Swift, Donnelly, Bray, Percival, Barkas, Barnett (Assistant Trainer)

Nursery-man, in Comely-Garden, Edinburgh. Title page / title-engraving by Cowan from William Boutcher, A treatise on forest-trees. Date: 1775

Charlotte Bronte School, Cowan Bridge, Lancashire
Charlotte Bronte School, Cowan Bridge, Carnforth, near Kirkby Lonsdale, Lancashire, England. Date: 1900s

THE LATE SIR EDWARD P. COWAN, engraving 1890, UK, U. K. Britain, British, Europe
THE LATE SIR EDWARD P. COWAN, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

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"Cowan: A Legacy of Excellence and Achievement" Step into the rich history of Cowan, a name intertwined with remarkable accomplishments across various domains. From its association with Aston Villa Football Club in 1896 to their triumph as Aston Villa FA Cup Winners in 1894-5, it has left an indelible mark on the world of football. Beyond sports, the name Cowan resonates through literature as well. "Life" by Maurice Cowan and Fred Rome offers a glimpse into captivating narratives that have stood the test of time. Meanwhile, Sam Cowan's prowess on the field for Greenock Morton and Scotland further solidifies this family's connection to football greatness. But it doesn't end there – delve into artistry with Charles Wilkinson's mesmerizing depiction of The Castle Rock in Edinburgh circa 1890. This artwork showcases both talent and appreciation for natural beauty. It also extends its influence beyond sports and arts to healthcare. Heron Cottage Hospital in Dromore stands as a testament to their commitment towards providing quality medical care within communities. Manchester City FC takes pride in having had notable figures like Jimmy Cowan grace their team during the illustrious season of 1934-1935. Their contributions helped shape Manchester City's success story. Innovation is another facet associated with the name Cowan, exemplified by Cowans improvement steam carriage introduced back in 1861 – an invention ahead of its time that revolutionized transportation methods. The realm of creativity finds expression even in quilts from around 1880 whose creators remain unknown but whose craftsmanship continues to captivate generations. Lastly, we cannot overlook FA Cup Final 1934 where Manchester City emerged victorious; lifting the coveted cup presented amidst jubilant celebrations - yet another milestone etched into history thanks to individuals bearing the surname 'Cowan.