Crook Collection

Shepherd wearing a smock with his dog and sheep, January 1925 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N873

County Map of County Durham, 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

Shepherd and sheep at feeding time, Byworth, October 1933 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N8013

A Lakeland Dalesman, Cumbria
A Lakeland Dalesman bringing home a sickly ewe, Cumbria Date: 1936

Shepherd with sheep, horse and dog
A delightful scene on a country track in Cumbria showing a lakeland shepherd carrying home a lame member of his flock, accompanied by his trusty hound and a fine white horse

A shepherd resting
An elderly shepherd rests on a small hillock with his collie dog as his sheep graze contentedly. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Nativity / With Lamb
Classical Nativity compostion; Joseph carries his carpenters tools

Sheepdog Trials. Bringing in the sheep, starting the dog, driving the sheep and finally trying to get them into the pen

St Bernard of Clairvaux
SAINT BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX French religious who established the monastery at Clairvaux

The Crook of the Lune, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner
The Crook of the Lune. 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]

Biblical Tales by John Lawson, Jesus the Good Shepherd

Shepherd fitting lamb-skin to motherless lamb in Angmering, April 1934 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N8974

Giant limestone statues of Ramses II (Rameses - 1304-1237 BC) holding the crook and the flail, symbols of kingship, Temple of Ramses, Abu Simbel (Simbul)

Chesterfield, c1896. Artist: Albert Edward Seaman
Chesterfield, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

West Road, Willington, County Durham
West Road, Willington, Crook, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England. Date: 1904

Thessaloniki - Macedonian Shepherd Date: circa 1916

Shepherd at rest
An elderly shepherd rests on a small hillock with his collie dog as his sheep graze contentedly. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

The trial scene from La Farce de maitre Pathelin (The Farce of Master Pathelin)
5311987 The trial scene from La Farce de maitre Pathelin (The Farce of Master Pathelin); (add.info.: Illustration depicting the trial scene from La Farce de maitre Pathelin)

Crook's improved open-fire hot-plate kitchen range
5310303 Crook's improved open-fire hot-plate kitchen range; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Crook's improved open-fire hot-plate kitchen range, awarded a medal at the 1851 Exhibition)

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The Ramseion (Ramesseum): mortuary temple of Rameses II, 13th century BC, and statues of Rameses holding Crook
544714 The Ramseion (Ramesseum): mortuary temple of Rameses II, 13th century BC, and statues of Rameses holding Crook and Flail, ancient Egypt Kingship

USA History: Distribution of arms and ammunition made in General Crook's camp to the Allied Indians of the United
5313590 USA History: Distribution of arms and ammunition made in General Crook's camp to the Allied Indians of the United States.; SeM Studio/UIG.

An engraving depicting woodcutters in Normandy transporting their fuel in crooks on pack horses, 19th century
5311073 An engraving depicting woodcutters in Normandy transporting their fuel in crooks on pack horses, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1851); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Croton tinctorium, Senecio elegans, Dracocephalum Melissa
5856608 Croton tinctorium, Senecio elegans, Dracocephalum Melissa; (add.info.: Croton tinctorium, Senecio elegans, and Dracocephalum Melissa. Dyers' crook carrier, purple ragwort and balm)

Montague Tigg (colour litho)
2775605 Montague Tigg (colour litho) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montague Tigg from Martin Chuzzlewit, by Charles Dickens)

St Hugh of Lincoln and St Benedict of Nursia. Creator: Gherardo di Jacopo
St Hugh of Lincoln and St Benedict of Nursia, Unknown date

Standing Osiris Statue, New Kingdom-Third Intermediate Period (1504-711 BCE) or modern. Creator: Unknown
Standing Osiris Statue, New Kingdom-Third Intermediate Period (1504-711 BCE) or modern

Standing Osiris Figure with Crook and Flail, Late Period-Roman Period (711 BCE-150 CE). Creator: Unknown
Standing Osiris Figure with Crook and Flail, Late Period-Roman Period (711 BCE-150 CE)

Saint Nicholas, 1563. Creator: Jacques de Poindre
Saint Nicholas, 1563

Portrait of Abbot Nicholas à Spira, 1563. Creator: Jacques de Poindre
Portrait of Abbot Nicholas a Spira, 1563

Saint Willibald (recto); Christ on the Cross (verso), Printed 1517. Creator: Unknown
Saint Willibald (recto); Christ on the Cross (verso), Printed 1517. From Missal of Eichstatt

The Shepherd's Christmas - a sketch on Brighton Downs - drawn by E. Duncan, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Shepherd's Christmas - a sketch on Brighton Downs - drawn by E. Duncan, 1858. The wild winds whistle round him, he heeds not the blast; The chill snow-wreaths encrown him

Heads of men with hooked noses, 1868. Creator: Johannes Tavenraat
Heads of men with hooked noses, 1868. Study of a tree

Albanian Herdsman, 1700-1737. Creator: Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Albanian Herdsman, 1700-1737

Saints Christophorus and Erasmus, each with a coat of arms, 1510-1550. Creator: Sebald Beham
Saints Christophorus and Erasmus, each with a coat of arms, 1510-1550. Erasmus is holding his entrails wound on a windlass. Possibly by Hans Sebald Beham

St Louis of France, 1481-1502. Creator: Vittore Crivelli
St Louis of France, 1481-1502

Matthaeus Yrsselius (1541-1629), Abbot of Sint-Michiel's Abbey in Antwerp, 1622-1625. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
Matthaeus Yrsselius (1541-1629), Abbot of Sint-Michiel's Abbey in Antwerp, 1622-1625. (Commissioned an altarpiece depicting the Adoration of the Magi from Rubens)

Esquisse pour l'église de Fontenay-sous-Bois : La Consécration de sainte Geneviève, 1874. Creator: Eugène Médard
Esquisse pour l'eglise de Fontenay-sous-Bois : La Consecration de sainte Genevieve, 1874. Sketch for the church of Fontenay-sous-Bois (Val-de-Marne). The Consecration of St Genevieve

Saint Martin of Tours Healing the Servant of Tetrodius, c. 1630. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
Saint Martin of Tours Healing the Servant of Tetrodius, c. 1630

Saint Augustine. Creator: Hans Springinklee
Saint Augustine

Pope Embraced by Devil, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Pope Embraced by Devil, n.d. Style of John Hamilton Mortimer

Saints Maximilian, Stephen, and Valentine, 1514. Creator: Wolf Traut
Saints Maximilian, Stephen, and Valentine, 1514

Sketch for the church of Dugny (Seine-Saint-Denis): Saint Denis, c.1872. Creator: Jean Louis Victor Viger
Sketch for the church of Dugny (Seine-Saint-Denis): Saint Denis, c.1872. (Esquisse pour l'eglise de Dugny : Saint Denis)

Portrait of an Abbess (of the House of Bourbon?), between 1701 and 1800. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of an Abbess (of the House of Bourbon?), between 1701 and 1800

'The "Ansidei Madona", after Raphael, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'The "Ansidei Madona", after Raphael, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Standing Cow (Cow with a Crumpled Horn), 1650. Creator: Paulus Potter
Standing Cow (Cow with a Crumpled Horn), 1650

Pan American Mass. Cardinal Gibbons, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Pan American Mass. Cardinal Gibbons, 1912
Pan American Mass. Cardinal Gibbons, 1912. [Roman Catholic service held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Washington, D.C.]

A group of nine women, one at center holds a baby and one at right holds a shepherdes... 1750-1850. Creator: Anon
A group of nine women, one at center holds a baby and one at right holds a shepherdess's crook, 1750-1850

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"Crook: A Timeless Tale of Shepherds, Sheepdogs, and Countryside Charm" Step back in time with a glimpse into the pastoral world captured by these captivating images. The County Map of County Durham, dating back to 1777, sets the stage for our journey through picturesque landscapes and heartwarming scenes. In October 1933, we find ourselves in Byworth, where a shepherd tends to his flock at feeding time. The bond between man and animal is palpable as he guides them with gentle expertise. Moving further north to Cumbria, we encounter an iconic Lakeland Dalesman - a symbol of resilience and dedication amidst the rugged terrain. The image of a shepherd accompanied by his loyal horse and dog evokes feelings of harmony and unity within nature's embrace. As we delve deeper into this narrative tapestry, we stumble upon the tender Nativity scene adorned with a precious lamb - reminding us of the humble beginnings that shape our lives. Even shepherds need moments of respite; one such instance is beautifully portrayed as a weary figure rests amidst rolling hills. This tranquil interlude allows us to appreciate both the physical demands and spiritual connection found in their vocation. Sheepdog trials showcase not only the intelligence but also the unwavering loyalty displayed by these remarkable canines. Their partnership with shepherds exemplifies teamwork at its finest – an unbreakable bond forged through years spent navigating treacherous paths together. Drawing inspiration from St Bernard of Clairvaux's teachings on compassion towards all creatures great and small, shepherds don their smocks while tending to their flocks in January 1925. These timeless garments serve as reminders that tradition remains steadfast even in changing times. Amidst poignant moments lies tales of survival against all odds; witness how a shepherd fits lamb-skin onto motherless lambs in Angmering during April 1934.