Ellesmere Collection

CHAUCER: CANTERBURY TALES. The Wife of Bath. A page from a facsimile of the Ellesmere manuscript of Geoffrey Chaucers Canterbury Tales, c1410

Bridgewater House, Westminster, London, c1875 (1878). Artists: Unknown, Sir Charles Barry
Bridgewater House, Westminster, London, c1875 (1878). Bridgewater House was designed in Italian Palazzo style by Charles Barry for Francis Egerton, 1st Earl of Ellesmere

The steam-ship Roosevelt departing for the Arctic, 1908
Photograph of the steam-ship Roosevelt departing for the Arctic at the beginning of Robert E. Pearys 1908-1909 North Pole Expedition

Geoffrey Chaucer (c1345-1400) English poet (the Parson). 14th century (engraving after the illustration in)
536690 Geoffrey Chaucer (c1345-1400) English poet (the Parson). 14th century (engraving after the illustration in the Ellesmere manuscript of Canterbury Tales); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Chirk aqueduct on the Ellesmere Canal, London, 1829 (engraving)
540036 Chirk aqueduct on the Ellesmere Canal, London, 1829 (engraving); (add.info.: Built by Thomas Telford (1757-1834) between 1796 and 1801

Geoffrey Chaucer (c1345-1400) English poet. The Manciple, man who buys provisions for a college
536698 Geoffrey Chaucer (c1345-1400) English poet. The Manciple, man who buys provisions for a college, monastery or inn of court

Thumbs up from shadow transport minister John Prescott as he meets workers during his visit to Vauxhalls Ellesmere Port plant. Picture taken 7th February 1992

De Dion Car in Clarendon Street, Nottingham in 1900

Worsley Lord Ellesmere's Barge - Bridgewater Canal
Worsley Lord Ellesmere's Barge on the Bridgewater Canal Victorian period

Chester Road, Ellesmere Port early 1900's

Ellesmere Port Chester Road early 1900s

Bridgewater House, recently erected for the Earl of Ellesmere (engraving)
607271 Bridgewater House, recently erected for the Earl of Ellesmere (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bridgewater House)

Ellesmere Canal, linking the Mersey and the Severn rivers

The Earl of Ellesmere (colour litho)
612621 The Earl of Ellesmere (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Ellesmere, Bridgewater House, 22 January 1887, Vanity Fair)

Petrol pumps on the pavement at a service station at Ellesmere, Shropshire, England, a practice not permitted by local by-laws. Green Shield stamps for sale! Date: 1960s

Lord Egertons Fete - the Pavilion at Worsley, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Lord Egertons Fete - the Pavilion at Worsley, 1844. Party to celebrate the 21st birthday of George Granville Francis Egerton, Esq

Shropshire SY12 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Shropshire SY12 0

County Durham DL16 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of County Durham DL16 6

Sunderland DH4 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Sunderland DH4 6

South Gloucestershire BS35 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of South Gloucestershire BS35 2

Worsley Hall near Manchester, c1848. Creator: J Bower
Worsley Hall near Manchester, The Seat of the Right Hon The Earl of Ellesmere, c1848. Worsley New Hall, designed by Edward Blore, was built in the 1840s for Francis Egerton, 1st Earl of Ellesmere

Francis Egerton, 1St Earl Of Ellesmere, 1800

Thomas Egerton 1St Viscount Brackley Baron Ellesmere C1540 - 1617 English Lawyer Nobleman Judge Statesman And Diplomat Lord Keeper And Lord Chancellor For Twenty One Years Engraved By Bocquet From

Thomas Egerton Viscount Brackley, Baron Ellesmere, C. 1540 - 1617. English Lawyer And Diplomat
Thomas Egerton Viscount Brackley, Baron Ellesmere, C.1540 - 1617. English Lawyer And Diplomat. From The Book " Lodges British Portraits" Published London 1823

Thomas Egerton, 1St Viscount Brackley, Lord Ellesmere 1540 - 1617. English Nobleman, Judge And Statesman. From The Book Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Chaucer: Canterbury Tales. the Prioress
CHAUCER: CANTERBURY TALES. The Prioress. Detail from a facsimile of the Ellesmere manuscript of Geoffrey Chaucers Canterbury Tales, c1410

CHAUCER: CANTERBURY TALES. The Monk. A page from a facsimile of the Ellesmere manuscript of Geoffrey Chaucers Canterbury Tales, c1410

The Theatre on board HMS Alert, British Arctic Expeditio
Engraving showing the theatre on board HMS Alert during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876. Plays were staged aboard the ship to keep up morale during the cold, dark winter months

Map of Smith Sound and Greenland, 1875
Engraving showing a map of Smith Sound and Greenland, as it was known in May 1875. Much of the map is erroneous or missing in detail

The Scene on the Deck of HMS Discovery at Portsmouth, 1876
Engraving showing the scene on the deck of HMS Discovery at the end of her Arctic expedition, Portsmouth, 1876. In 1875 the British Admiralty sent Captain George Nares with two ships

Francis Lord Ellesmere
FRANCIS EGERTON, first earl of ELLESMERE translator of Goethes Faust with his autograph Date: 1800 - 1857

Thomas Baron Ellesmere
THOMAS EGERTON, baron ELLESMERE Lord Chancellor, in his robes of office. Date: 1540 - 1617

Thomas Egerton, Ellesmere
Thomas Egerton, baron ELLESMERE statesman, Lord Chancellor Date: 1540 - 1617

Thomas Telford / Lane
THOMAS TELFORD Scottish civil engineer; his works included the Ellesmere Canal (1793), Caledonian Canal and Menai Bridge (1819-26). Date: 1757 - 1834

Edwardian man with fishing rod at Ellesmere, Shropshire is named as Sam Griffiths by the photographer. Date: 1907

Group outside Ellesmere Bowling Green, Shropshire in June 1908. Note the magnificent leather gaiters on the man who is presumably the groundsman second from right. Date: 1908

White Lion Hotel, Ellesmere, Shropshire, in June 1908. Date: 1908

Woodland scene near Ellesmere, Shropshire in June 1908 - a delightful study of light, shade and contemporary fashions. Date: 1908

Girl by tree, Ellesmere, Shropshire in June 1908. Date: 1908

Ellesmere, Shropshire, view of the bowling green in June 1908 Date: 1908

Feeding swans at Ellesmere, Shropshire in June 1908 - a quaint picture with a fast shutter speed, and showing contemporary fashions. Date: 1908

Group of men at The Boat, Ellesmere, Shropshire, indukgin in some light-hearted fishing Date: 1906

Edwardian man by pool at Ellesmere, Shropshire, at a pub called The Boat which is still in business today Date: 1906

Edwardian gentlemen with fishing rods at Ellesmere, Shropshire. On the right is Walter Battersby, hat manufacturer, and beside him is George Potter, a friend and employee Date: 1906

Worsley Hall, the Seat of the Earl of Ellesmere, Uk

Monument to the Late Earl of Ellesmere in Worsley Church, Near Manchester, Uk, 1860 Engraving

Lady Ellesmere in her Carriage and Eight

The Earl of Ellesmere (Seconder of the Address in the House of Lords), Uk, 1876

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Ellesmere, a name that resonates with history and adventure. From the pages of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales to the grandeur of Bridgewater House in Westminster, this place has left its mark on literature and architecture alike. In the Ellesmere manuscript, meticulously crafted around 1410, we catch a glimpse of Chaucer's Wife of Bath captivating readers for centuries. The unknown artists who brought these tales to life have immortalized her spirit within those delicate pages. Moving forward in time, we find ourselves aboard the steam-ship Roosevelt departing for the Arctic in 1908. A daring expedition fueled by curiosity and ambition, echoing Ellesmere's thirst for exploration throughout history. Geoffrey Chaucer himself, an English poet from the 14th century, is forever linked to Ellesmere through his renowned Canterbury Tales. His words engraved into our hearts as they were illuminated within the very same manuscript that bears this name. But it is not just literary giants who have graced Ellesmere's story. Thomas Telford, a Scottish civil engineer born in Westkirk Langholm, played a significant role in shaping this land with his visionary projects. Transportation takes center stage as we witness De Dion Car cruising through Clarendon Street in Nottingham during 1900. Innovation intertwines with tradition as progress paves its way across Ellesmere's roads. The Worsley Lord Ellesmere's Barge glides gracefully along Bridgewater Canal—a testament to engineering marvels and trade routes connecting rivers Mersey and Severn. This waterway breathes life into communities along its banks while carrying dreams upon its gentle waves. Chester Road paints a vivid picture of early 1900s' daily life at Ellesmere Port—an industrious hub where people work tirelessly to build their future amidst changing times. Even politicians like John Prescott acknowledge the resilience found here; giving thumbs up to workers as he meets them, recognizing their dedication and contribution.