Enthusiast Collection

Miss Richmond and her deerhounds
Miss M. Richmond of the Warren, nearly Henley-on-Thames, pictured with her Bridge Sollers deerhounds, the largest kennel of the ancient breed at the time

Howard Hughes, US aviation pioneer
Howard Hughes (1905-1976), American aviation pioneer. Hughes was 16 when his mother died. When his father died unexpectedly two years later

Sir Claude and Lady Champion de Crespigny, Tatler cover
Sir Claude Champion de Crespigny, 4th Baronet (1847-1935), soldier, sportsman and adventurer, pictured on the front cover of The Tatler in 1927 beside his wife

Hanways Umbrella / Anon
JONAS HANWAY Traveller, philanthropist, and umbrella enthusiast

Frazer-Nash Replica
A marque for the serious sports-car enthusiast, the oddly-named Frazer-Nash T.T. Replica is priced at over six hundred pounds. Date: 1937

The Enthusiast
A short course of training for the rugger enthusiast. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

Jonas Hanway / Umbrella 2
JONAS HANWAY Traveller, philanthropist, and umbrella enthusiast

7th Earl Stamford
GEORGE HARRY GREY, seventh earl of STAMFORD and third of Warrington racing enthusiast Date: 1827 - 1883

Fakir or fukeer, enthusiast, in muslin loincloth, pricking his skin with brassforks and sharp needles
FLO4565480 Fakir or fukeer, enthusiast, in muslin loincloth, pricking his skin with brassforks and sharp needles. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Picture shows steam train enthusiast, Alan Pegler, at Waterloo Station, London. Mr Pegler saved The Flying Scotsman from the scrapyard and took it to America and Canada

Caricature of football crowd, with gas masks
Caricature of football crowd, taking out and wearing gas masks. Captioned, The football enthusiast who forgot himself'. From an article, Motley Notes, by Alan Kemp. Date: 1939

ex-British Army Daimler Dingo
An ex-British Army Daimler Dingo Scout Car, owned by an enthusiast. Date: circa 1970

British model railway enthusiast Reverend A H Webb and his layout, 1930s (b / w photo)
6014779 British model railway enthusiast Reverend A H Webb and his layout, 1930s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Griff Hollows, Nuneaton (photo)
727560 Griff Hollows, Nuneaton (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Griff Hollows, Nuneaton)

The Bicycle Waltzes by C J Sydey
Promotional music sheet for the Bicycle Waltzes by C J Sydey, printed by Paterson & Sons, showing a young bicycle enthusiast cycling alongside young ladies with branches of leaves accompanied by a

Early Motor Car Racing - W K Vanderbilt, Junior
Early Motor Car Racing - William Kissam Vanderbilt II (Junior) (1878-1944), motor racing enthusiast

Skating in the Month of March (engraving)
1623475 Skating in the Month of March (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skating in the Month of March)

Mr Briggs contemplating a Days Fishing (pen and w / c over pencil on paper)
BI94222 Mr Briggs contemplating a Days Fishing (pen and w/c over pencil on paper) by Leech, John (1817-64); 24x29.9 cm; The Henry Barber Trust, The Barber Institute of Fine Arts

The End of the Cricket Season (engraving)
1622069 The End of the Cricket Season (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The End of the Cricket Season)

The Cactus Lover, before 1858 (oil on canvas)
AKV406784 The Cactus Lover, before 1858 (oil on canvas) by Spitzweg, Carl (1808-85); 54.2x32.4 cm; Private Collection; eAckermann Kunstverlag; German, out of copyright

Group of Edwardian bicyclists, early 1900s (b / w photo)
STC245486 Group of Edwardian bicyclists, early 1900s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Sketches at the Antwerp Dog Show (engraving)
1622581 Sketches at the Antwerp Dog Show (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Antwerp Dog Show)

The Humours of Skating on the Round Pond, Kensington Gardens, during the recent frost (litho)
1038650 The Humours of Skating on the Round Pond, Kensington Gardens, during the recent frost (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wireless enthusiast, to sympathetic neighbour (litho)
1090752 Wireless enthusiast, to sympathetic neighbour (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wireless enthusiast, to sympathetic neighbour)

Mr. Graham Hague from Sheffield who is a railway enthusiast taking pictures of a Diesel Multiple Unit on 21st July 1973 on the Riverside Line

Railway enthusiast couple in Essex who ran a model railway set, doing some repair work in a workshop. Date: 1960s

Amelia Earhart and Madame de Landa (Lady Drogheda)
Amelia Earhart, the famous female aviator, pictured at Wimbledon in 1928 with Madame de Landa, formerly Kathleen, Lady Drogheda (Kathleen Pelham-Burn), herself a keen aviation enthusiast. Date: 1928

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England, East Sussex, Beachy Head, Plane enthusiast photographing air display with long lens on a monopod during the Airbourne airshow

The Enthusiast (?The Gouty Angler?), 1850. Artist: HG Beckwith
The Enthusiast (?The Gouty Angler?), 1850. After Theodore Lane (1800?1828)

Barbara Moore, John o Groats to Lands End walk
Dr Barbara Moore (1903-1977), Russian-born health enthusiast, during her walk from John o Groats to Lands End. Seen here on the road. She completed the walk in 23 days. Date: 1960

Christian Hoburg
CHRISTIAN HOBURG (Elias Praetorius) German archifanaticus - religious enthusiast Date: 1607 - 1675

Chairman of the UK Bentley Club
Arthur Cocks, the Chairman of the UK Bentley Club with his pride and joy, a spotless 1926 vintage Speed 6 Bentley

Lady Weymouth with her greyhounds
Lady Weymouth, a keen follower of greyhound racing, picture here with some of her dogs

Mary Ann Girling
MARY ANN (Cloughton) GIRLING Farmworkers daughter, religious enthusiast who founded the Walworth Jumpers and in 1864 declared herself the Final Revelation of God

The Marquess of Milford Haven by Sirra
George Mountbatten, Marquess of Milford Haven (1892-1938), formerly Prince George of Battenberg, Earl of Medina, pictured in The Bystander by Sirra riding a small train

Our Sports - Motoring as a novel pleasure pastime
Our Sports - An allegory of Motoring (cars, note the wheel and two horns) as a novel pleasure pastime in the 1900s Date: circa 1908

Railway enthusiast couple in Essex
The Station Master, one half of a railway enthusiast couple in Essex, looks down the tracks before allowing the train to depart. Date: 1960s

British Railways memorabilia
A wagon-load of old timetables are pored over by railway enthusiasts, including a lady in a tam-o-shanter and wellington boots. circa 1974

Caricature of Charles Sugden, English actor
Caricature of Charles Sugden (1850-1921), English actor and racing enthusiast. 1880

David George, Fanatic
DAVID GEORGE Flemish religious enthusiast from Ghent who 1525 proclaimed himself the Messiah : he died at Basel vainly expecting to be resurrected in 3 days, Date: ? - 1556

St Vincent Cotton
ST VINCENT COTTON Noted man-about-town, gambler and coaching enthusiast. Date: 1801 - 1863

Baron Wimborne
IVOR BERTIE GUEST, first baron WIMBORNE Politician and tennis enthusiast Date: 1835 - 1914

8th Earl of Denbigh, Vanity Fair, Ape
James Edwin Thorold Rogers (1823 - 1890), English economist, historian and Liberal politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1880 to 1886

Praise-God Barbon, also known as Barebones
PRAISE-GOD BARBON (1596 - 1679) (also known as BAREBONES) Leather-seller, religious enthusiast and MP, after whom the Barebones Parliament of 1653 was named Date: circa 1750

Sir David Salomons
SIR DAVID LIONEL SALOMONS Electrical engineer, motoring enthusiast (he built his own car) etc. Date: 1851 - 1925

Enthusiast Preaching
Sunday Work which ought to be prohibited - a sectarian preacher harangues his congregation while a pickpocket seizes his chance - and a handkerchief ! Date: 1793

Fakir or fukeer, enthusiast.. handcolored copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from Asiatic Costumes, Ackermann, London, 1828

Lord Lonsdale
Hugh Cecil Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale, KG, GCVO (25 January 1857 13 April 1944) English nobleman and sportsman. An avid sports enthusiast and bon vivant

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"Enthusiast: A Passionate Pursuit of Life's Eclectic Wonders" In a world filled with diverse interests and fervent pursuits, the term "enthusiast" encapsulates the spirit of those who wholeheartedly embrace their passions. Just like Miss Richmond and her deerhounds, whose unwavering devotion to these majestic creatures is a testament to their enthusiast nature. From Howard Hughes, the US aviation pioneer who pushed boundaries in his relentless pursuit of flight innovation, to the Frazer-Nash Replica enthusiasts who revel in vintage car restoration, there is an undeniable thrill that comes from immersing oneself in what they love. The Enthusiast magazine serves as a haven for individuals like Sir Claude and Lady Champion de Crespigny, gracing Tatler covers with their refined tastes and unyielding enthusiasm for life's finer things. And let us not forget Jonas Hanway, forever immortalized by his invention of Hanways Umbrella – an anonymous symbol of protection against life's downpours. Even the 7th Earl Stamford finds solace in British Railways memorabilia; each piece telling a story that resonates deeply within his enthusiast soul. Meanwhile, a whimsical caricature captures the essence of football crowd enthusiasts donning gas masks during uncertain times – showcasing how passion can thrive even amidst adversity. An ex-British Army Daimler Dingo stands tall as a cherished possession for its owner – an enthusiastic reminder of past triumphs and sacrifices made. And when Barbara Moore embarked on her John o Groats to Lands End walk, it was her undying enthusiasm that fueled every step towards achieving this remarkable feat. So here's to all the enthusiasts out there – those driven souls who find joy in pursuing their unique obsessions. May your enthusiasm continue to ignite sparks within you as you navigate through life's extraordinary tapestry.