Fairfax Collection

Fairfax and Council
Fairfax and the military council

Thomas Lord Fairfax
THOMAS lord FAIRFAX son of Ferdinand : military commander with the Parliamentary forces in the Civil War. with his autograph

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

Fifth Course, Central Flying School, Upavon, January-April 1914
Group photograph of the students and instructors of the CFS at Upavon

Preliminary layout and development plan of the Manor Estate Housing Scheme, 1924
Sheffield City Council, Estates Committee.Original dimensions: 93 x 79 cm.Sheffield Local Studies Library:s (13) 4 L

FAIRFAX (1612 - 1671)
THOMAS FAIRFAX, 3rd Baron Fairfax - English statesman and military personality

Colonel T. F. Fairfax, 1879. Creator: Vincent Brooks Day & Son
Colonel T.F. Fairfax, 1879. Freddy Faifax, Master of the York and Ainsty Fox Hounds. From The Sporting Gazette and Agricultural Journal, 8th February 1879

Battle of Langport
BATTLE OF LANGPORT, Somerset The Parliament army under Fairfax delivers a crushing defeat to the Royalists under Goring

Fairfax Hotel, 43rd and Locust Streets, Philadelphia, PA
The Fairfax Hotel, 43rd and Locust Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Date: circa 1930s

Cottage Doorway, Home of R. F. Wells
This photograph shows a cottage doorway from the early 1900s, giving entrance to the home of the designer, the architect and sculptor R. F. Wells, (Reginald Fairfax). Date: circa 1929

Peggy Ashcroft and Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies
Peggy Ashcroft (1907-1991) appearing as Cecily Cardew and Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies (1891-1992) as Gwendolyn Fairfax, in a production of The Importance of Being Earnest at the Globe Theatre. Date: 1939

KING CHARLES AT NASEBY
The Battle of Naseby during the first English Civil War The main army of King Charles was defeated by the New Model Army of the Parliamentarians under Sir Thomas Fairfax Date: 14 June 1645

Fairfax before the Countess of Derby
LLM338621 Fairfax before the Countess of Derby by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fairfax before the Countess of Derby. Paynes Universum (1847).); © Look and Learn

Experiences on an Ordinary Penny Farthing Cycle. 1892

Fairfax
LLM338785 Fairfax by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fairfax. Paynes Universum (1847).); © Look and Learn

The Civil War in America, Carolinian Pickets flying before the Advance of the Federal Troops on Fairfax (engraving)
1619694 The Civil War in America, Carolinian Pickets flying before the Advance of the Federal Troops on Fairfax (engraving) by English School

The War in America, Texan Rangers (Federalists) reconnoitring between Alexandria and Fairfax, Virginia (engraving)
1619765 The War in America, Texan Rangers (Federalists) reconnoitring between Alexandria and Fairfax, Virginia (engraving) by English School

FERDINAND LORD FAIRFAX
FERDINAND, lord FAIRFAX military commander with the Parliamentary forces in the Civil War : father of Thomas F. with his autograph Date: 1584 - 1648

PURITANS 1641
A satirical view of a Puritan (Cromwell piping in Lord Fairfax). Date: 1641

Mull Sack & Lady Fairfax
The arch pickpocket named Mull Sack, dressed as a trooper, audaciously steals a valuable watch from Lady Fairfax, wife of the then leader of the Rump Parliament. Date: 19th century

York YO41 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of York YO41 1

Bracknell Forest RG42 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bracknell Forest RG42 1

Milton Keynes MK13 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Milton Keynes MK13 7

West Dorset DT6 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of West Dorset DT6 6

Sir T. Fairfax, (1612-1671), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir T. Fairfax, (1612-1671), 1830. Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Lord Fairfax of Cameron (1612-1671) English nobleman, peer, politician, general

The Battle of Marston Moor, (2 July 1644), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Marston Moor, (2 July 1644), 1890. The Battle of Marston Moor on 2 July 1644, during the First English Civil War

Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Lord Fairfax of Cameron, 1645. Artist: Faithorne, William, the Elder
Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Lord Fairfax of Cameron, 1645. From a private collection

Thomas Fairfax, (early 18th century). Creator: Pierre Drevet
Thomas Fairfax, (early 18th century). Portrait of Sir Thomas Fairfax (1612-1671), politician, general, and Parliamentary commander-in-chief during the English Civil War

Battle of Bull Run
Vintage engraving from 1863 of a map of Bull Run and its environs at the time of the American Civil War. The First Battle of Bull Run

Front page of A Perfect Diurnall of Some Passages in Parliament, 1643 (1905)
Reduced facsimile of the front page of A Perfect Diurnall of Some Passages in Parliament, 1643 (1905). From Cassells History of England, Vol

Vice-Admiral Sir Henry Fairfax, British naval officer, 1896. Artist: Symonds & Co
Vice-Admiral Sir Henry Fairfax, British naval officer, 1896. Fairfax (1837-1900) was commander of the Channel Fleet from 1892 until his death

Fairfax Courthouse, Virginia, c1880. The oldest building in the town of Fairfax, the courthouse was used as a military headquarters by the Union Army during the American Civil War

The Battle of Marston Moor, 1644. The North lost to the king. The Parliamentarians under Thomas Fairfax defeated the Royalists at this battle in Yorkshire

Letter from Oliver Cromwell to William Lenthall, 14th June 1645. Artist: Oliver Cromwell
Letter from Oliver Cromwell to William Lenthall, 14th June 1645. Letter announcing the defeat of the King (Charles I) at Naseby, near Market Harborough

Letter from Oliver Cromwell to Lord Fairfax, Wexford, 15th October, 1649. Artist: Oliver Cromwell
Letter from Oliver Cromwell to Lord Fairfax, Wexford, 15th October, 1649. Letter from Oliver Cromwell to Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Lord Fairfax of Cameron

Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Lord Fairfax of Cameron, English soldier, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Fairfax (1612-1671), commander during the English Civil War

Battle of Naseby, 14 June 1645. The victory at Naseby of the Parliamentarian New Model Army under Fairfax and Cromwell over the Royalist army commanded by Prince Rupert marked the decisive turning

Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Lord Fairfax of Cameron, 1612 to 1671. English general and parliamentary commander in chief during English Civil War

No 91 Fairfax Station Orange & Alexandria Railroad
No. 91. Fairfax Station - Orange & Alexandria Railroad; A.J. Russell (American, 1830 - 1902); Fairfax, Virginia, United States; December 1863; Albumen silver print

Ferdinando Fairfax, 2Nd Lord Fairfax Of Cameron, 1584 To 1648. English Parliamentary General

Washington And Fairfax At An Indian War Dance 1748 George Washington 1732-1799 First President Of The United States Thomas Fairfax 1692-1781 6Th Lord Fairfax Of Cameron From A 19Th Century Print

Washington And Fairfax At An Indian War Dance 1748. George Washington 1732 - 1799 First President Of The United States. Thomas Fairfax 1692 - 1781 6Th Lord Fairfax Of Cameron

Lily Elsie and Robert Michaelis in The Dollar Princess
The Dollar Princess a musical starring Lily Elsie as (Alice Condor), the heroine, and Robert Michaelis as (Freddy Fairfax), a penniless Britisher, who seeks employment in the Condor household. 1909

Thomas Lord Fairfax - 5
THOMAS third baron FAIRFAX Son of Ferdinando : parliamentary military commander and statesman during the English Civil War. Date: 1612 - 1671

PPRE2A-00116
George Washington and Thomas Fairfax attending a Native American war-dance. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

English Civil Wars: Battle of Naseby 14 June 1645. Decisive victory over Royalists by Parliamentarians under Fairfax and Cromwell

The Eyes of Youth by Max Marcin and Charles Guernon
The Eyes of Youth by Max Marcin (1879 - 1948) and Charles Guernon. First produced in England at St. Jamess Theatre on 2nd September 1918

Respresentation of Armies of King Charles I and Fairfax
A respresentation of the Armies of King Charles I and Sir Thomas Fairfax exhibiting the exact order... preparatory to the Battle of Naseby. Coloured line engraving, contemporary, 1645

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Fairfax, a name that resonates with history and significance. From the Fairfax and Council to Thomas Lord Fairfax, this place holds tales of power and influence. Just like in "The Importance of Being Earnest, " where characters navigate their way through societal expectations, it has its own story to tell. In January-April 1914, the Fifth Course at Central Flying School in Upavon witnessed aspiring aviators taking flight towards their dreams. Meanwhile, the Preliminary layout and development plan of the Manor Estate Housing Scheme in 1924 showcased a vision for growth and progress. Colonel T. F. Fairfax's creation by Vincent Brooks Day & Son in 1879 captures an artistic representation of strength and valor. And let us not forget Oliver Cromwell's letter to General Fairfax in 1646 (1865), reminding us of a time when words held immense power. The Battle of Langport stands as a testament to bravery on these grounds, while FAIRFAX (1612 - 1671) left his mark on history through his actions during the Battle of Naseby. Amidst all this historical weight lies an element of playfulness – fancy dress. Whether it be for celebrations or masquerades, Fairfaxes have embraced whimsy throughout time. Even beyond its historical events and figures, Fairfax boasts architectural marvels like the Fairfax Hotel on 43rd and Locust Streets in Philadelphia, PA. A symbol of elegance standing tall amidst bustling streets. So here we are today, connected by our shared knowledge about this captivating place called Fairfax. Let us continue unraveling its stories together as we delve deeper into its past – one caption at a time.