Evelyn Collection

Strawberry Tree

GLC-LFB Deptford fire station, Evelyn Street, Deptford
Deptford fire station was one of the last stations built for the London County Councils Metropolitan Fire Brigade and was opened in 1904

Evelyn Waugh gets married
Photograph of English novelist and satirist, Evelyn Waugh (1903 -1966) on his marriage to Laura Herbert, which took place at the Church of the Assumption Warwick Street, London

WAUGH: DECLINE AND FALL. Frontispiece and title page of the first edition of Evelyn Waughs novel Decline and Fall, London, 1928

Grinling Gibbons / Evelyn
GRINLING GIBBONS English woodcarver and sculptor, with John Evelyn at the door, about to discover him

Countess of Warwick at sons wedding
The Countess of Warwick, Frances Evelyn Maynard, Lady Brooke, leaving St Margarets Church, Westminster, after the marriage of her son Lord Brooke (Leopold Guy Francis Maynard Greville)

The Importance of Being Earnest at the St Jamess Theatre, London. Gwendolen Fairfax (Miss Irene Vanbrugh) and Worthing; Gwendolen and Cecily (Miss Evelyn Millard); Gwendolen

The Dancers of Variety in 1928. Evelyn Kindler (top left) with the Libby dancers on the Kieth vaudeville circuit, Jeanne Upham (top right) in vaudeville

Horse chestnut tree; Horse-Chesnut tree. Engraving by John Miller, from John Evelyn, Silva; or, A discourse of forest-trees.Page 166. Date: 1776

35th President of the United States. Photographed with his secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and with his son, John F
JOHN F. KENNEDY (1917-1963). 35th President of the United States. Photographed with his secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and with his son, John F. Kennedy, Jr. in the Presidents office

Sir Malcolm and Lady Dorothy Evelyn Campbell, Pendine Sands
Photograph showing Sir Malcolm Campbell (1885-1948) and Lady Dorothy Evelyn Campbell (nee Whittall) after a successful world land speed record attempt on Pendine Sands, Carmarthenshire, 1925

Lord Howard de Walden in libel suit
Lord Howard de Walden (Thomas Evelyn Scott-Ellis, 8th Baron Howard de Walden, 4th Baron Seaford, 1880-1946) in the witness box

Costumed group at Baroness D Erlangers costume ball, Venice
A group on the theme of Neptunes Embassy at Baroness D Erlangers celebrated costume ball at the Fenice Theatre, Venice in 1926

William de Morgan by Evelyn de Morgan
Portrait of William Frend de Morgan (1839-1917), English potter, tile designer and novelist, by Evelyn de Morgan (nee Pickering). circa 1880s

Plan of John Evelyns garden
A plan of John Evelyns garden at Sayes Court, Deptford, shown looking south, which he occupied from 1652 to 1694

Mr and Mrs Evelyn Waugh at the Tropical party on board the Friendship

Nellie Wallaces party at Warwick Square
A large group of guests gathered on the stairs at the engagement party of comedienne, Nellie Wallace and Mr. J. Selwyn Smithurst at Warwick Square, London

The discoverers of Tutankhamen
Standing on the steps leading to the doorway of Tutankhamens tomb are (from left to right) Lady Evelyn Herbert, her father Lord Carnarvon, Mr Howard Carter and Mr B

Basket Sleigh - Byrds Antarctic Expedition
Basket Sleigh from Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jrs 3rd Antarctic Expedition of 1940. Photograph taken during preparations for his trip, which had received official US backing

Maud Evelyn Petty-Fitzmaurice, Marchioness of Lansdowne, nee Lady Maud Evelyn Hamilton (litho)
3252840 Maud Evelyn Petty-Fitzmaurice, Marchioness of Lansdowne, nee Lady Maud Evelyn Hamilton (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maud Evelyn Petty-Fitzmaurice, Marchioness of Lansdowne)

Thoth and the Chief Magician, 1925. Artist: Evelyn Paul
Thoth and the Chief Magician, 1925. Thoth was one of the Gods of Ancient Egypt. He was portrayed as a man with the head of either a baboon or, as here, an ibis

Florida, The Keys, Islamorada, Evelyn's Restaurant
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Fall / Boston / Caesar
UKANSEE CAESAR Owned by Evelyn, Countess of Essex. Date: 1938

Fall / Boston / C of Essex
Three Boston terriers belonging to Evelyn Countess of Essex. Date: 1933

Evelyn Waugh and Evelyn Gardner
Writer Evelyn Waugh (1903-1966) alongside his first wife, Evelyn Gardner, whom he had married the previous week. 1928

Birch Tree

Hawthorn Tree

Larch Tree

Common Maple Tree

Cedar Tree

Weymouth Pine Tree

Alder Tree

Wild Service Tree

Spruce Fir Tree

Chesnut Tree

Walnut Tree

White Poplar Tree

Silver Fir Tree

Horse Chestnut Tree

Holly Tree

Scotch Fir Tree

Sycamore Tree

Oak Tree

Common Elm Tree

Mulberry Tree

Beech Tree

Crack Willow

Lime Tree

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"Evelyn: A Captivating Journey Through Time and Connections" Step into the world of Evelyn, where history intertwines with notable figures and iconic locations. From GLC-LFB Deptford fire station on Evelyn Street to the enchanting tales Waugh's marriage, this name carries a rich tapestry of stories. In the roaring 1920s, Waugh's novel "Decline and Fall" took readers on a satirical journey through society's absurdities. The frontispiece and title page of its first edition stand as testaments to his literary genius. Delve deeper into artistry as we encounter Grinling Gibbons, whose intricate woodwork adorns grand spaces like no other. And who can forget the Countess of Warwick gracing her son's wedding with elegance fit for royalty? As Oscar Wilde once said in "The Importance of Being Earnest, " 'To lose one parent may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose both looks like carelessness. ' But it is under the horse chestnut tree that life finds solace amidst nature's embrace. Evelyn Lincoln played an integral role in American politics, serving as secretary to the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy. Together with his son John Jr. , they created lasting memories within those hallowed walls. Across continents, Sir Malcolm and Lady Dorothy Evelyn Campbell left their mark on Pendine Sands—a testament to their adventurous spirits forever etched in time. A whirlwind affair awaits at Baroness D Erlanger's costume ball in Venice—where costumed revelers celebrate life’s masquerade beneath moonlit canals—an event worthy of remembrance. William de Morgan found inspiration through love when painted by his wife Evelyn de Morgan—a tribute to their shared artistic passion that transcends time itself. Finally, Lord Howard de Walden stood tall against adversity during a libel suit—the resilience embodied by those who refuse to be silenced.