Crook Collection (page 7)

Mary Sylvester, 1754. Creator: Joseph Blackburn
Mary Sylvester, 1754

1952 Frazer-Nash, Tony Crook being overtaken by de Graffenrieds Maserati. Creator: Unknown
1952 Frazer-Nash, Tony Crook being overtaken by de Graffenrieds Maserati

The Farmers Boy plays his pipe as the lambs dance around his shepherds crook, c1881. When I was a farmer, a Farmers Boy, I used to keep my masters lambs

John, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
John, 1922. Melchior Breitsamter as St John in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages, by the inhabitants of the village of Oberammergau in Bavaria

Chapel Street. Melbourne, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Chapel Street. Melbourne, 1901. Joseph Crook claimed to have built the first house in Chapel Street in 1849. From " Federated Australia". [The Werner Company, London, 1901]

The Orphan, 1888, (c1930). Creator: Sir Ernest Albert Waterlow
The Orphan, 1888, (c1930). A shepherd with a bottle of milk for an orphaned lamb. Painting in the Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery, Nottingham

HRH Prince Arthur of Connaught - Fly fishing for Salmon
HRH Prince Arthur of Connaught (1883-1938) - Fly fishing for Salmon in Scotland (Balmoral?)(. Date: 1910s

Madonna and Child with the Donor, Pietro de Lardi, Presented by Saint Nicholas, c
3471113 Madonna and Child with the Donor, Pietro de Lardi, Presented by Saint Nicholas, c.1420-30 (tempera and gold on wood) by Master GZ (fl.1420); 116.5x110.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Divine Shepherdess (La divina pastora), c. 1760 (oil on copper, tortoiseshell
3432807 The Divine Shepherdess (La divina pastora), c.1760 (oil on copper, tortoiseshell and bone frame) by Cabrera, Miguel (1695-1768); 24.13u18.26 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA

Crozier of the Abbess of Lys, 13th-15th century (gold & rock crystal)
XIR212940 Crozier of the Abbess of Lys, 13th-15th century (gold & rock crystal) by French School; Musee Lambinet, Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Phyllis from Bishop Auckland in the guise of Little Bo Peep... no sheep visible in shot, perhaps she has lost them? Date: 1913

The Lawyers Last Circuit. c1800. A damned lawyer riding a horse backwards on his way to Hell, accompanied by the Four Riders of the Apocalypse, with a quotation from Hamlet

A Bishop, 1889. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
A Bishop, 1889

An escape a la Francois, 1791
An escape a la Francois pub. London 1791 (hand coloured engraving)

Olaf and Sigrid, 1910. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon
Olaf and Sigrid, 1910. A scene from the legend of Howard the Halt. A print from Hero Myths and Legends of the British Race by MI Ebbutt, 1910

Cumin, from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour lithograph)

Light Comedy Man of the Period, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Light Comedy Man of the Period, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

King William Seizing His Brother Odo, 1838. William I (c.1028-1087), the first Norman King of England, reigning from 1066 until his death in 1087

The coronation of Charlemagne (712-814), 14th century (1849)
The coronation of Charlemagne (712-814), King of the Franks and the Emperor of Rome, 14th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 14th century manuscript illustration in

Brittany... c1920. Artist: E. A. Crook
Brittany. Supreme glory of Quimper, that pleasant city of fables and gables, is the twin-spired cathedral of S. Corentin, c1920. Quimper is a town of the of the FinistTHre department, Brittany

Staveren, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

Insignia of priesthood, 1912. Artist: G Schulein
Insignia of priesthood, 1912. A print from Customs of the World, Volume II Hutchinson and Co, Paternoster Row, London

A young married couple, Macedonia, 1922. Artist: HB Crook
A young married couple, Macedonia, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Etienne de Poncher (1446-1524), Bishop of Paris, 16th century (1849). Original found in the collection of Mr Quedeville, Paris

St Louis (1274-1297), Bishop of Toulouse, 1849. Original found in the collection of Mr Quedeville, Paris. Reproduced here from Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix

Papesse Jeanne, 15th century (1849). After a 15th century miniature. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud, Volume I (Paris, 1849)

Everyday life in the country, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Olive Morell, actress, 1903. Artist: Rotary Photo
Olive Morell, actress, 1903. Morell is seen here in the part of Majory Joy from A Country Girl

Piety and Alms, c1921. Artist: Jose Maria Rodriguez Acosta
Piety and Alms, c1921. From The Studio Volume 81. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1921]

Franklin McLeay, Canadian actor, 1901. Artist: W&D Downey
Franklin McLeay, Canadian actor, 1901

George Crook, Union Army general, 1862-1867. Artist: J Rogers
George Crook, Union Army general, 1862-1867. Crook (1828-1890) served with distinction in the Civil War and afterwards in the Indian Wars against both the Siuox and the Apache

Union Civil War generals of the departments of the east, 1862-1867. Artist: J Rogers
Union Civil War generals of the departments of the east, 1862-1867. Portraits of generals Wesley Merritt, Alfred Terry, John Foster, George Crook, John Sedgwick

Bishops crozier, Cathedral of Metz, 14th century, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

Abbots crozier, 13th century, (1870). A wood engraving of an enamelled crozier, made in Limoges, France. Illustration from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance

Coffin of Tutankhamun, Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh, c1325 BC. Representation of the 18th dynasty Pharaoh Tutankhamun (reigned 1334-1325 BC) from the coffin containing his mummy

Jacob, keeping Labans flocks, sees Rachel at the well, 1866. Artist: Gustave Dore
Jacob, keeping Labans flocks, sees Rachel at the well. From the Bible (Genesis 29)

Illustration for Little Bo-Peep has lost her sheep, Kate Greenaway. Artist: Catherine Greenaway
Illustration of Little Bo-Peep has lost her sheep/and doesn t know where to find them, Kate Greenaway (1846-1901). For a book of nursery rhymes

Endymion, 1880. Artist: Joseph Swain
Endymion, 1880. Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, is the former Conservative Prime Minister. Now in opposition, he had used his free time to publish what would be his final novel, Endymion

Black Sheep, 1874. Artist: Joseph Swain
Black Sheep, 1874. This cartoon shows the Archbishop of Canterbury rooting out the black sheep from amongst his flock and sending them back towards Rome

The Coat of Arms of Innerleithen (Cleikum), Scotland
The Coat of Arms of Innerleithen (Cleikum), Tweeddale, Scottish Borders, Scotland Date: circa 1900

A shepherd of Goodwood, with crook and sheepdog July 1933
A shepherd sitting under a tree with his sheep dog at the edge of his field with a crook. photographed by George Garland. Garland collection. West Sussex Record Office Ref No. N 7561

Old Shepherd in Smock, c1931 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N5159

Shepherd sitting on fence at Findon Sheep Fair, 1931 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N4957

Findon Sheep Fair showing sheep in pens, 1931 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N4954

The Original Sketch for the Grand Stairase at Newstead Abbey, Nottinghamshire
Artist: Walker, John Rawson - Title: The Original Sketch for the Grand Stairase at Newstead Abbey, Nottinghamshire - Date: 1832 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 61 x 51

A Bishop Or Abbot Seated In A Chair, Wearing A Mitre And Carrying A Crook, From A Ninth Or Tenth Century Work. From Les Artes Au Moyen Age, Published Paris 1873

The Crucifixion Of Christ

Fairies and shepherd on a Christmas and New Year card
Fairies, goblins and shepherd on a Christmas and New Year card -- The Shepherds Surprise. Date: circa 1890s

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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.