Dunford Collection

Holmfirth Dunford Road early 1900s

Holmfirth Dunford Road probably 1920s

Dunford, near Midhurst, where Cobden was born (engraving)
663697 Dunford, near Midhurst, where Cobden was born (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dunford, near Midhurst, where Cobden was born)

Cobdens birthplace, a farmhouse called Dunford, in Heyshott near Midhurst, Sussex, England, seen here in the 19th century. Richard Cobden, 1804 - 1865

Cobden Birthplace - 4
COBDENs birthplace and home - Dunford House, Midhurst, Sussex - compare this with earlier views to see the extensive alterations: tower, pillars, conservatory and portico! Date: 1804

Cobden Birthplace - 2
COBDENs birthplace - Dunford House, Midhurst, Sussex Date: 1804

Cobden Birthplace - 3
COBDENs birthplace - Dunford House, Midhurst, Sussex Date: 1804

Cobden Birthplace - 1
COBDENs birthplace - Dunford House, Midhurst, Sussex Date: 1804

The Pet of the Embassy by Sydney F Bailey
Promotional postcard for The Pet of the Embassy comic opera by Sydney F. Bailey. First produced at the Muncaster Theatre, Bootle, 3rd December 1906. For C. Hamilton Baines and H. Keates Hales Co

Railway Station, Dunford Bridge, Yorkshire
Railway Station, Dunford Bridge, Sheffield, near Holmfirth, Yorkshire, England. Great Central Railway Date: 1920s

Advertisement for Dunelt Alloy and Straight Carbon Steels, Wharf Steelworks, Chippenham Street, 1939
Image from The City of Sheffield Commercial Handbook and Illustrated Guide, 1939 (Local Studies 914.274 S)

BOG TROTTERS BAND, 1937. Members of the Bog Trotters Band. Left to right: Doc Davis with autoharp, Alex Dunford with fiddle, Crockett Ward with fiddle, Fields Ward with guitar

VIRGINIA: FIDDLER, 1937. Alex Dunford, a fiddler with the Bog Trotters Band, photographed by Alan Lomax in Galax, Virginia, 1937

Shakespeare / Dunford / Holl
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Playwright and poet

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"Dunford: A Journey Through Time and Places" Step back in time to the early 1900s, where Holmfirth Dunford Road stood as a witness to the bustling life of its era. The quaint town of Holmfirth reveals glimpses of its past, with Dunford Road probably captured in the 1920s, exuding an air of nostalgia. Venturing further south, we arrive at Dunford near Midhurst, a place deeply intertwined with history. It was here that Richard Cobden, the renowned English manufacturer and Radical statesman, took his first breath. An enchanting engraving showcases Cobden's birthplace - a charming farmhouse named Dunford in Heyshott. This picturesque scene from the 19th century transports us to an era long gone but not forgotten. Delving deeper into Cobden's legacy, we stumble upon captivating images capturing his birthplace from different angles. From Cobden Birthplace - 1 to Cobden Birthplace - 4, each photograph unravels layers of history and offers insights into this influential figure's upbringing. As our journey continues through time and space, we encounter "The Pet of the Embassy" by Sydney F Bailey – a tale that takes us on an adventure filled with intrigue and excitement. Moving northwards brings us to Yorkshire's Dunford Bridge Railway Station – a hub connecting people across distances. This station served as a lifeline for many travelers during its heyday. Shifting gears once more leads us to Chippenham Street's Wharf Steelworks advertisement for Dunelt Alloy and Straight Carbon Steels in 1939. A testament to industrial progress during this period when steel played a vital role in shaping societies. Our final stop takes us back centuries earlier as we come face-to-face with William Shakespeare himself.