Empson Collection

Fall / Elkhound / Puppies
A row of elkhound puppies owned by Lister-Empson. Some of their ears are standing up, but some are still floppy. Date: 1938

Nieppe, just outside Northern boundary of Armentieres, WW1
Nieppe - just outside the Northern boundary of Armentieres. The old Mill, where eggs and fresh milk could be obtained almost up to the time the Bosche attacked

Portuguese Army mule cart en route through Erquinghem, WW1
Portuguese Wagon - Portuguese Army mule cart en route through Erquinghem - 14.7.17. Shows regimental insignia in red and green with the figures 13 and 169 on the cart

Armentieres area, billets on front edge of town, WW1
My return to France in February 1917 as Officer commanding 505th Field Co. RE, found me once again in the Armentieres area with billets on the front edge of the town

Storeyard from farmhouse Delacroix Farm, WW1
View of the RE storeyard from farmhouse, Delacroix Farm, Sailly-sur-la-Lys. Birds eye view of the Delacroix Farm as laid out as our depot

Typical French kitchen stove, with Hortense Delacroix, WW1
A typical French kitchen stove, with Hortense Delacroix. Here I took my cafe au lait each morning before going down line. Annotated on back of picture - Hortense Delacroix

Sad End of a German Spy Behind the British Line, WW1
The Sad End of a German Spy Behind the British Line. He foolishly endeavoured to obtain information from our sign boards!

Signpost Lane, from British lines to German lines, WW1
Signpost Lane, which ran from the British lines, through the German lines into the village of Neuve Chapelle. This sketch was made from a ditch in No-Man s-Land during a reconnaissance for

RE wiring party in front of the trenches, WW1
An RE [Royal Engineers] wiring party in front of the trenches. Until about late 1915, wiring was exclusively the work of the RE, but the casualties sustained in doing this work

Spy Farm, Rue de Bois, RE store destroyed by shell fire, WW1
Spy Farm, Rue de Bois, another RE store, destroyed by shell fire, 26th January 1915. A considerable amount of constructive woodwork was stored here

Trenches at La Boutillerie, forward of Fleurbaix, WW1
By the light of the flare. My first impression of the trenches, at La Boutillerie, forward of Fleurbaix, Jan.15. The front line consisted of separate trenches of primitive construction without any

Richard Empson, Henry VII and Edmund Dudley (oil on canvas)
809157 Richard Empson, Henry VII and Edmund Dudley (oil on canvas) by English School, (15th century); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; (add.info.: Sir Richard Empson (died 17 August 1510)

Henry VII with Empson and Dudley (engraving)
727057 Henry VII with Empson and Dudley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry VII with Empson and Dudley)

FALL / ELKHOUND / 1939
OUSEFLEET OSLA Owned by Lister-Empson. Head study. Date: 1939

FALL / BASENJI / 1940
OUSEFLEET USALA Owned by Lister-Empson. Date: 1940

Fall / Elkhound / 1939
OUSEFLEET OSLA Owned by Lister-Empson. Head study. Date: 1939

FALL / BASENJI / 1940
OUSEFLEET USALA Owned by Lister-Empson. Date: 1940

GN, AV and Deemster racing cars at the JCC 200 Mile Race, Brooklands, Surrey, 1921
Right: GN 1086 cc. Entry No: 2 Driver: Frazer Nash, A. Finished: 1st. In 1100cc class. Centre: AV 1010 cc. Entry No: 3 Driver: Empson, Maj. R.C. Left: Deemster 1086 cc. Brooklands. J.C.C

Reginald Empson in his AV at the JCC 200 Mile Race, Brooklands, Surrey, 1921. Artist: Bill Brunell
A.V. 1010 cc. Event Entry No: 3. Driver: Empson, Maj. R.C. Finished: 5th. In 1100cc class. Place: Brooklands. J.C.C. 200-mile Race.. Date: 22.10.21

MG Magna of SG Cummings winning a race, BARC meeting, Brooklands, Surrey, 1933. Artist
MG Magna 1087 cc. Entry No: 2. Driver: Cummings, S.G. Finished: 1st. Centre: MG Magna 1087 cc. No: 3. Driver: Empson, Major R.C. Left: MG Magna 1087 cc. Entry No: 8. Driver: Samuel. Brooklands

King Henry Vii Of England With Sir Richard Empson And Edmund Dudley, Two Of His Councillors Of The Council Learned In The Law

The Royal Naval College, Greenwich. This card was sent home by (later) Lieutenant Richard William Henry MacArtney Empson, Portsmouth Battalion, Royal Marines during his navy training

William Empson / Morgan
WILLIAM EMPSON English poet and critic

Henry VII with Ministers
Henry VII in discussion with his ministers Richard Empson and Edmund Dudley

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"Empson: A Journey Through History and War" Step into the fall season as we embark on a captivating journey through time with Empson. From the picturesque landscapes of Nieppe, just outside the northern boundary of Armentieres during World War I, to heartwarming moments with Elkhound puppies, this collection of hints will transport you to a different era. Witness the resilience and determination of soldiers as a Portuguese Army mule cart makes its way through Erquinghem amidst the chaos of war. Explore life in the Armentieres area, where billets on the front edge of town provided shelter for weary troops during World War I. Delve deeper into history as we visit Delacroix Farm's storeyard, offering glimpses into daily life during wartime. Join Hortense Delacroix around a typical French kitchen stove, where stories were shared and meals prepared amidst uncertainty. Uncover tales shrouded in mystery as we unravel the sad end of a German spy behind British lines during World War I. Follow Signpost Lane from British lines to German lines and experience firsthand how espionage played out in these treacherous times. Marvel at brave souls like Richard Empson, Henry VII's trusted advisor depicted in an oil painting alongside Edmund Dudley. Their presence reminds us that even centuries ago, power struggles shaped our world. Immerse yourself in trench warfare at La Boutillerie forward of Fleurbaix. Witness RE wiring parties fearlessly working amidst danger to ensure communication remained intact despite constant shell fire. Finally, discover Spy Farm on Rue de Bois - once home to an RE store destroyed by enemy shells - serving as a haunting reminder that war leaves no stone unturned. Join us on this extraordinary voyage through history with Empson; let these fragments from different eras ignite your imagination and deepen your understanding of our shared past.