Diary Collection

The Pooters
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pooter and their son Lupin

Samuel Pepys (1633-1703), diarist and Naval administrator. Date: 1666

Fox hunter is thrown and falls on his head
A fox hunter is thrown when his horse refuses a fence, and he lands on his head in the next field

Samuel Pepys
SAMUEL PEPYS statesman, secretary to the Admiralty, kept a diary. with his autograph

Diary of a Nobody
The Griffin Boys made faces through the windows

Horse-drawn milk cart with driver. Churn on the cart
The milkman is from Malvern Worcs Link Farm Diary and his name is E Betteridge - both texts visible of the cart. Date: circa 1905

WW1 - Trench map from a soldiers war diary showing the Somme Battlefield with information gleaned from captured German Prisoners

Lady Cynthia Colville with David, Philip and Jock
Lady Cynthia Colville, wife of the Hon. George Colville, younger son of the late Lord Colville of Culross pictured with her three sons, David, Phillip and Jock

The Laurels, Brickfield Terrace, Holloway, home to the Pooters

Thomas Stevenson
Artist: Barber, Thomas - Title: Thomas Stevenson - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Board 38.1 x 30.5

Last page of the diary of polar explorer Robert Falcon Scott, leader of the ill-fated British expedition to the South
6014659 Last page of the diary of polar explorer Robert Falcon Scott, leader of the ill-fated British expedition to the South Pole, 29 March 1912 (litho) by Scott

Children Battersea Playing on Bobsled; 10 April 1963

The Battle of Chatham, 1667 (oil on canvas)
3087147 The Battle of Chatham, 1667 (oil on canvas) by Stoop, Willem van der (c.1620-69); 142x236 cm; Skokloster Castle, Sweden; (add.info)

Geese unhappy at the arrival of Michaelmas
A gaggle of geese are unhappy to read a notice that the season of Michaelmas has begun. Eating goose at Michaelmas was thought to bring good luck, but that did not apply to geese

Man riding out of town on a Bank Holiday
A man rides his skinny white horse out of a smoky town on a Bank Holiday

Specimen of short-hand writing from the diary of John Wesley
3585840 Specimen of short-hand writing from the diary of John Wesley; (add.info.: Specimen of short-hand writing from the diary of John Wesley (1703-1791) an Anglican cleric

A milkmaid dropping her pail of milk
3732491 A milkmaid dropping her pail of milk; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a milkmaid dropping her pail of milk. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A milkmaid in Normandy
3732493 A milkmaid in Normandy; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a milkmaid in Normandy. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cartoon depicting notes from the Diary of a City Waiter, 19th century
5308591 Cartoon depicting notes from the Diary of a City Waiter, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting notes from the Diary of a City Waiter)

Samuel Pepys, from 'The National and Domestic History of England' by William Aubrey pub. London, c.1890
3555488 Samuel Pepys, from 'The National and Domestic History of England' by William Aubrey pub. London, c.1890 by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Samuel Pepys, 1633 to 1703)

Diary entry by Abel Tasman
3586297 Diary entry by Abel Tasman; (add.info.: Diary entry by Abel Tasman (1603-1659) a Dutch seafarer, explorer, and merchant. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A cow girl in the Vosges
3732490 A cow girl in the Vosges; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a cow girl in Vosges, a range of low mountains in Eastern France. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Dutch milkmaid
3732492 A Dutch milkmaid; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Dutch milkmaid. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A dairy farm
3732486 A dairy farm; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a dairy farm in rural England. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Noir
Dhruv

The 3 Sec Rule
Vertigo Artography

Compliment from Katrijn (Diary, December 10), 1805-1808. Creator: Christiaan Andriessen
Compliment from Katrijn (Diary, December 10), 1805-1808

Bartje the Ventriloquist (Diary, January 22), 1805-1808. Creator: Christiaan Andriessen
Bartje the Ventriloquist (Diary, January 22), 1805-1808

Mr Hagbolt with us in college [?] (Diary, August 18), 1805-1808. Creator: Christiaan Andriessen
Mr Hagbolt with us in college [?] (Diary, August 18), 1805-1808

Jaap you need even more money (diary, November 10), 1805-1808. Creator: Christiaan Andriessen
Jaap you need even more money (diary, November 10), 1805-1808

I must bring you heavy tidings (diary, October 5), 1805-1808. Creator: Christiaan Andriessen
I must bring you heavy tidings (diary, October 5), 1805-1808

Pages From Diary of Admiral George Dewey, U.S.N. 1910. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Pages From Diary of Admiral George Dewey, U.S.N. 1910. [Diary of US Navy officer George Dewey]

The Great American Statesman, Puck, published September 5, 1883. Creator: Louis Dalrymple
The Great American Statesman, Puck, published September 5, 1883

Hardy Patent Pick Co. mining tools 1890s
Selection of solid steel mining hand tools made by Hardy Patent Pick Co, in Sheffield. Date: 1890s

1st page of Rasputin's Journal, 1910 (pen & ink on paper)
CHT199673 1st page of Rasputin's Journal, 1910 (pen & ink on paper) by Russian School (20th century); Archives des Tsars, St

Varsity Cricket Match of 1911 - The Oxford University XI
The Varsity Cricket Match of 1911 - The Oxford University XI (1 player short!)

Legs of an Aubrac breed cow and its calfs are pictured in a barn in Curieres, France, February 19, 2018. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau

A calf heads an Aubrac breed cow in a barn in Curieres, France, February 19, 2018. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau

Eye of an Aubrac breed cow is pictured in a barn in Curieres, France, February 19, 2018. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau

Snout of an Aubrac breed cow is pictured in a barn in Curieres, France, February 19, 2018. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau

Udders of an Aubrac breed cow is pictured in a barn in Curieres, France, February 19, 2018. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau

An Aubrac breed bull is pictured in a barn in Curieres, France, February 19, 2018. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau

An Aubrac breed cow is pictured in a barn in Curieres, France, February 19, 2018. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau

Europe, Italy, Piedmont. In a cheese diary in Castelmagno

My little pony
Christine von Diepenbroek

Scott's Antarctic Expedition Captain Scott's last words in his diary March 1912

Scott's last words in his diary

Siege of Corunna by the English Armada, 1589
Diary and relation of the siege of Corunna by the English Armada, 1589, by Captain Juan Varela. Manuscript, facsimile of the 19th century. From the Royal Galician Academy. Maria Pita House Museum

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"Capturing Moments and Memories: The Diary Chronicles" Step into the world of diaries, where stories unfold and secrets are kept. From the comedic escapades of The Pooters to the unfortunate mishap of a fox hunter falling on his head, diaries have witnessed it all. One cannot forget the renowned Samuel Pepys, whose diary provides us with a glimpse into 17th-century London. His words transport us back in time, allowing us to experience both grand events and mundane details that shaped his life. In "Diary of a Nobody, " we find ourselves immersed in the humorous musings of an ordinary man navigating through everyday challenges. It reminds us that even seemingly insignificant moments hold their own significance. During World War I, soldiers turned to their diaries as companions amidst chaos. A trench map from one soldier's war diary reveals the haunting reality of the Somme Battlefield – a stark reminder of sacrifice and bravery etched onto paper. Diaries also capture cherished family memories like Lady Cynthia Colville with her beloved children David, Philip, and Jock at The Laurels. These snapshots freeze time for generations to come, preserving love and joy within their pages. Thomas Stevenson's diary entry takes us back to Battersea in 1963 when children gleefully played on bobsleds – innocence personified in fleeting moments frozen forever between lines. Even geese express discontentment as Michaelmas arrives - an unexpected insight found within these personal chronicles. Diaries reveal not only human experiences but also glimpses into nature's reactions to our actions. However, some entries carry profound weight; like Robert Falcon Scott's last page before perishing during his South Pole expedition. This poignant lithograph serves as a testament to human resilience and exploration against unforgiving elements. The power lies within these simple books filled with inked confessions or vivid descriptions; they become gateways for future generations seeking connection with history or their own past. Diaries are more than mere collections of words.