Dixon Collection (page 4)

CIVIL WAR: FORT FISHER. Union fleet commanded by Admiral David Porter celebrating the surrender of Fort Fisher, North Carolina, 15 January 1865. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

JOHN DIXON (1835-1891). English civil engineer. Wood engraving, English, 1891

PENCIL AD, 1890. American magazine advertisement, 1890, for Dixons American Graphite pencils

MASON AND DIXON. The English team of Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon surveying the boundary line between Pennsylvania and Maryland, which became known as Mason and Dixons line, 1763-1767

DAVID DIXON PORTER (1813-1891). American naval officer. Wood engraving, American, 1863

MASON AND DIXON, 1763-67. The English team of Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon surveying the boundary line between Pennsylvania and Maryland, which became known as Mason and Dixons line, 1763-1767

Riley Racing Car
The Riley two-litre racing car has had several successes, both with the factory team and independent racing driver Freddie Dixon. Date: 1936

COWBOY ROBBER, c1900. Will Roberts, alias Dixon. American cowboy train robber. Photographed seated on a horse and pointing a gun in western America, c1900

FW Dixon on HRD motorbike 1927

Music cover for The Rose, Shamrock and Thistle, a Rifle Corps Quadrille composed by C C Amos. Three riflemen are depicted, one Scottish, one Irish and one English

The Introduction by Geo. S. Dixon
An actress in a skimpy stage costume and jaunty head dress introduces herself to a theatre audience at the beginning of a show or revue

William Hepworth Dixon, c. 1880
Engraved portrait of William Hepworth Dixon, the author and journalist, pictured c.1880

Cricket / Team / Nottingham
Nottingham: Shelton, Hardstaff, Wilkinson, Coxon, Daft, Attewell, Draper, Flowers, Robinson, Dixon, Gunn, Howett, Pike, Mee

Cricketer, Dixon
J.A. Dixon Cricketer - Nottinghamshire

Dixon Denham
DIXON DENHAM Traveller in Africa

Jockey / W Nevett 20C Cig
W Nevett, jockey, in the colours of Sir Thomas Dixon

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"Dixon: A Journey Through Time and Place" Step into the past with Dixon, a name that weaves through history like a thread connecting different eras. From the meticulously drawn maps of Sheffield by William Fairbank in 1771 to W. Fairbank's intricate plan of the town in 1797 engraved by Thomas Harris, it has left its mark on these historical documents. But Dixon's influence extends beyond cartography. Picture yourself strolling through Collioure, surrounded by vibrant olives trees - a scene reminiscent of Olives at Collioure, where nature meets artistry. As you delve further into the annals of time, you'll encounter iconic ships such as RMS Caronia from Cunard Line and RMS Megantic from White Star Line - vessels that carried dreams and aspirations across vast oceans. The name it also resonates within the realms of horticulture. Flip through S Dixon & Co seed catalogue for a glimpse into an array of possibilities waiting to sprout from their carefully selected seeds. Yet it is not just institutions or companies associated with this name; individuals have played their part too. Oliver Dixon, Cpt. De Wend-Fenton, and Cpt. Stanyforth are figures whose stories intertwine with history itself. In Sheffield's bustling Cornish Place stands James Dixon and Sons' advertisement from 1868 - a testament to craftsmanship passed down through generations. Sports enthusiasts will find themselves captivated by moments frozen in time: The Witanhurst tennis game where passion met skill or the Olympics in 1912 where Tennis X4 took center stage amidst fierce competition. Dixon even finds its place among sporting legends like Blackheath Rugby Team or the Scottish International Association Football Team in 1895 - names etched forever in athletic glory. So let us embark on this journey guided by "Dixon, " unraveling tales woven intricately throughout centuries – each hint revealing another layer of a rich tapestry that is the human experience.