Dunbar Collection

Cromwell at Dunbar
Cromwell prepares to fight the Scots at DUNBAR

Duncan Dunbar Sail Ship
One of several clippers employed on the Australia run by noted ship owner Duncan Dunbar, who is credited with inventing the clipper concept

Scotland / Dunbar Castle
Dramatic coastal view of Dunbar Castle during a severe storm

The Square, Cockburnspath, Berwickshire
The Square, Cockburnspath, near Between Dunbar and Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Scotland. Date: 1920s

Agnes, Countess of Dunbar (1312?-1369), known as Black Agnes, 1338 (early 20th century). She is seen on the battlements at the defence of Dunbar Castle in 1337-1338 when her husband

The Transport Fleet embarking the Troops, at Varna (engraving)
1607773 The Transport Fleet embarking the Troops, at Varna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transport Fleet embarking the Troops, at Varna)

Caricature of Archdeacon Dunbar, Anglican clergyman
Caricature of Archdeacon Charles Gordon Cumming Dunbar (1844-1916), Anglican clergyman of St Andrews Church, Tavistock Place, London, who was involved in a divorce case in 1881 brought by his wife

Battle of Homildon Hill
The Battle of Homildon Hill, where the English under Sir Henry Hotspur Percy, with George Dunbar, Earl of March defeated the Scots, taking Douglas prisoner

A new East Indiaman 'Dunbar' built by James Laing, 1850
3330614 A new East Indiaman 'Dunbar' built by James Laing, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of a new East Indiaman 'Dunbar' built by James Laing)

Agnes Countess of March (1312?-1369) known as Black Agnes, defending Dunbar Castle, Scotland
530903 Agnes Countess of March (1312?-1369) known as Black Agnes, defending Dunbar Castle, Scotland, against the English commanded by the Earl of Salisbury, 1338

Purple hairstreak butterfly, Neozephyrus quercus, green silver lines moth, Pseudoips prasinana, green oak moth
FLO4638667 Purple hairstreak butterfly, Neozephyrus quercus, green silver lines moth, Pseudoips prasinana, green oak moth, Tortrix viridana, dun-bar, Cosmia trapezina, and scalloped hazel

U.S.J. Dunbar with Death Mask of Admiral Dewey, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. U.S.J
U.S.J. Dunbar with Death Mask of Admiral George Dewey, 1917

U.S.J. Dunbar with Death Mask of Admiral Dewey, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. U.S.J
U.S.J. Dunbar with Death Mask of Admiral George Dewey, 1917

Oliver Cromwell leading the English New Model Army against a Scottish army led by David Leslie, 1st Lord Newark, at the Battle of Dunbar, Scotland, 3 September 1650

c. 1920s - Tom and Alice obese sideshow performers
Early 20th century vintage press photograph - Tom and Alice obese sideshow performers arriving in Los Angeles. Probably Alice Dunbar

c. 1920s - Madame Alice fat lady performer
Picture captioned Madame Alice - possibly Alice Dunbar, nicknamed Alice from Dallas who worked for Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey for nearly 20 years

East Lothian EH42 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of East Lothian EH42 1

Dunbar, Scotland

Dunbar Victorian period

Storm Warning, Dunbar early 1900's

Dunbar from the Links early 1900s

Lifeboat Day in Dunbar Victorian period

Dunbar Lifeboat Day, early 1900s

M. V. Dunbar Castle, Union Castle Line
M.V. Dunbar Castle, Union Castle Line by A. F. D. Bannister

Alan Dunbar Nortern Ireland The Open Championship 2012, Royal Lytham & St.Annes Lytham & St.Annes, Lancashire, England 20 July 2012 Date: 20 July 2012

Cromwell at Dunbar (engraving)
1040909 Cromwell at Dunbar (engraving) by Gow, Andrew Carrick (1848-1920) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cromwell at Dunbar)

Attack on the port of Leith, Scotland, July 1650, by Cromwells English New Model Army against Scottish forces (under David Leslie, 1st Lord Newark) during the English Civil War (1642-1651)

When a stone hit the walls, Black Agnes would bid her maids wipe the spot with a clean
2920416 When a stone hit the walls, Black Agnes would bid her maids wipe the spot with a clean white cloth, 1910 (colour litho) by Skelton

Cromwell at Dunbar 3rd September 1650, illustration from
3082769 Cromwell at Dunbar 3rd September 1650, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, 1915 (litho) by Gow, Andrew Carrick (1848-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scottish naval captain Sir Andrew Wood of Largo and his two ships the Yellow Carvel and the Flower
5208318 Scottish naval captain Sir Andrew Wood of Largo and his two ships the Yellow Carvel and the Flower, defeating four English vessels off Dunbar, 1489 (colour litho) by Skelton, J. R

Advert, Hall, Dunbar & Co, Paint and Polishes, Leith
Advert for Hall, Dunbar & Co, Paint and Polishes, Leith, Scotland. 1905

The cavalry conflict at Dunbar 3rd September 1650, illustration from
3082770 The cavalry conflict at Dunbar 3rd September 1650, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, 1915 (litho) by Stott

"The Dunbar"New East Indiaman (engraving)
1097513 " The Dunbar" New East Indiaman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Dunbar" New East Indiaman)

The Herring Fishery (engraving)
1102679 The Herring Fishery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Herring Fishery)

Doing the Lambeth Walk in Hollywood, 1938
Oi! Dixie Dunbar (Christina Dunbar 1919-1991) and Johnny Downs (1913-1994) doin the Lambeth Walk at the Baby Party given by the Westside Tennis Club of Hollywood. Date: 1938

Cromwell at Dunbar (colour litho)
5216446 Cromwell at Dunbar (colour litho) by Gow, Andrew Carrick (1848-1920) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cromwell at Dunbar)

Scotland: Dunbar, the Town Hall (b / w photo)
5204083 Scotland: Dunbar, the Town Hall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dunbar, the Town Hall)

Black Agnes, Countess of Dunbar and March, at the Siege of Dunbar Castle by the English, 1338 (colour litho)
5208323 Black Agnes, Countess of Dunbar and March, at the Siege of Dunbar Castle by the English, 1338 (colour litho) by Skelton, J. R

Public arms: Dunbar; Sanquhar; Inverness-shire; Lancashire (engraving)
6008970 Public arms: Dunbar; Sanquhar; Inverness-shire; Lancashire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dunbar; Sanquhar; Inverness-shire; Lancashire)

Dunbar (chromolitho)
2801198 Dunbar (chromolitho) by Stanfield, C. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dunbar. Illustration for Scotland Picturesque Historical Descriptive by John Parker Lawson)

Dunbar (engraving)
3654914 Dunbar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dunbar. Illustration for The Illustrated Universal Gazetteer edited by William Francis Ainsworth)

Carro con buoi, Perugia, 1880s. Creator: James Anderson
Carro con buoi, Perugia, 1880s

Sala delle Statue, 1850s-60s. Creator: James Anderson
Sala delle Statue, 1850s-60s

Shropshire SY1 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Shropshire SY1 3

George Brown, Scottish-born Canadian journalist and politician, 19th century. The founder and editor of the Toronto Globe

Macquarie Lighthouse on the horizon
Sydney, Australia

Waves Crashing Against A Wall On The Shore; Dunbar Scottish Borders Scotland

Barns Ness Lighthouse; East Lothian Scotland

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"Dunbar: A Tapestry of History and Heritage" Step into the enchanting town of Dunbar, where centuries of history come alive. From its ancient roots to its Victorian charm, this Scottish gem has witnessed remarkable events and fascinating personalities. One cannot mention Dunbar without recalling the infamous Cromwell at Dunbar. In 1650, Oliver Cromwell's forces clashed with the Scottish army here, leaving an indelible mark on the town's history. Dunbar Castle stands proudly as a testament to Scotland's rich past. Its imposing ruins tell tales of battles fought and won, including the legendary Battle of Homildon Hill in 1402. The maritime heritage is equally captivating. The Duncan Dunbar Sail Ship once graced these shores, symbolizing the town's connection to seafaring adventures that spanned continents. Amongst notable figures associated with Dunbar is Agnes, Countess - famously known as Black Agnes. Her courage during a siege in 1338 earned her this moniker and secured her place in history as a formidable leader. Transport Fleet embarking troops at Varna serves as a reminder that even from afar, Dunbar played a crucial role in military operations throughout time. Archdeacon Dunbar adds a touch of humor to our historical journey through caricatures depicting his eccentricities as an Anglican clergyman. As we wander through time towards more recent eras, we encounter scenes from Victorian-period life in charming snapshots like Storm Warning or Lifeboat Day celebrations captured early last century. The beauty of nature also surrounds us when gazing upon picturesque views such as those seen from Links or along the coastlines near this quaint coastal town called home by many generations throughout history. Dunbar beckons you to explore its storied streets and discover for yourself why it remains an enduring symbol of Scotland's past.