Gardiner Collection

John Owen, English theologian, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of John Owen (1616-1683), Nonconformist church leader. Illustration from Samuel Rawson Gardiners Oliver Cromwell, (Goupil & Co, London)

Elizabeth Steward, mother of Oliver Cromwell, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of the mother of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), English military leader and politician

Mary Cromwell, Countess Fauconberg, third daughter of Oliver Cromwell, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Mary Cromwell (1637-1713), third daughter of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658)

WW2 - John And Mary's Visitors
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 story book, John And Mary's Visitors, written by Grace James. The image portrays a group of evacuees. Date: circa 1940

ROYAL TOUR 1947
ROYAL TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA & RHODESIA: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth pay homage to the war dead at the Gate of Memory, near the Cenotaph, Gardiner Street, Durban. Date: 1947

Battle of Prestonpans
The death of Colonel Gardiner, on the field of Prestonpans, Scotland during the Jacobite Uprising Date: 21 September 1745

Stephen Gardiner, c. 1483 - 1555. English bishop, politician and Lord Chancellor during the English Reformation period
3039867 Stephen Gardiner, c. 1483 - 1555. English bishop, politician and Lord Chancellor during the English Reformation period. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary, published 1825

USA, Montana. Gardiner. Palomino and sorrel, with shaggy winter coat, nose to nose

USA, Montana, Gardiner. Appaloosa horses in winter snow

USA, Montana, Gardiner. Palomino paint horse with shaggy winter coats in snow

USA, Montana, Gardiner. Horses with winter coats in snow

Coat of arms and crest of the right honorable Thomas Grey, 2nd Earl of Stamford, 1654-1720
6340348 Coat of arms and crest of the right honorable Thomas Grey, 2nd Earl of Stamford, 1654-1720 by Johnston, Andrew (18th century); (add.info)

Coat of arms and crest of the right honorable William Stafford Howard, 2nd Earl of Stafford, 1686-1734
6340347 Coat of arms and crest of the right honorable William Stafford Howard, 2nd Earl of Stafford, 1686-1734 by Johnston

Coat of arms and crest of the right honorable John Savage, 5th Earl of Rivers, 1665-1737
6340343 Coat of arms and crest of the right honorable John Savage, 5th Earl of Rivers, 1665-1737 by Johnston, Andrew (18th century); (add.info)

Coat of arms and crest of the right honorable Henry Bowes Howard, 11th Earl of Berkshire, 1686-1757
6340342 Coat of arms and crest of the right honorable Henry Bowes Howard, 11th Earl of Berkshire, 1686-1757 by Johnston, Andrew (18th century); (add.info)

Coat of arms and crest of the right honorable Charles Howard, 9th Earl of Suffolk and Bindon, 1685-1733
6340328 Coat of arms and crest of the right honorable Charles Howard, 9th Earl of Suffolk and Bindon, 1685-1733 by Johnston

Coat of arms and crest of the right honorable Thomas Herbert, 8th Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery, 1656-1733
6340325 Coat of arms and crest of the right honorable Thomas Herbert, 8th Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery, 1656-1733 by Johnston

Coat of arms and crest of the right honorable Gilbert Talbot, 13th Earl of Shrewsbury, 1673-1743
6340320 Coat of arms and crest of the right honorable Gilbert Talbot, 13th Earl of Shrewsbury, 1673-1743 by Johnston, Andrew (18th century); (add.info)

Coat of arms and crest of the right noble Henry Bentinck, 1st Duke of Portland, 1682-1726
6340307 Coat of arms and crest of the right noble Henry Bentinck, 1st Duke of Portland, 1682-1726 by Johnston, Andrew (18th century); (add.info)

Coat of arms and crest of the right noble William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire, 1672-1729
6340288 Coat of arms and crest of the right noble William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire, 1672-1729 by Johnston, Andrew (18th century); (add.info)

Coat of arms and crest of HRH Ernest Augustus, Prince of Brunswick Luneburg, Bishop of Osnaburgh
6340270 Coat of arms and crest of HRH Ernest Augustus, Prince of Brunswick Luneburg, Bishop of Osnaburgh, Duke of York and Albany by Johnston

Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Maurice Thompson, Lord Haversham, 2nd Baron Haversham, 1675-1745
6337633 Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Maurice Thompson, Lord Haversham, 2nd Baron Haversham, 1675-1745 by Johnston

Coat of arms of the Right Honourable James Waldgrave, Lord Waldgrave
6337621 Coat of arms of the Right Honourable James Waldgrave, Lord Waldgrave by Johnston, Andrew (18th century); (add.info.: Coat of arms of the Right Honourable James Waldgrave, Lord Waldgrave)

Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Francis North, Lord Guilford, 2nd Baron Guilford, 1673-1729
6337618 Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Francis North, Lord Guilford, 2nd Baron Guilford, 1673-1729 by Johnston, Andrew (18th century); (add.info)

Coat of arms of the Right Honourable William Berkley, Lord Berkley of Stratton, 4th Baron Berkeley of Stratton
6337594 Coat of arms of the Right Honourable William Berkley, Lord Berkley of Stratton, 4th Baron Berkeley of Stratton, died 1741 by Johnston

Coat of arms of the Right Honourable William Byron, Lord Byron, 4th Baron Byron (1670-1736)
6337589 Coat of arms of the Right Honourable William Byron, Lord Byron, 4th Baron Byron (1670-1736) by Johnston, Andrew (18th century); (add.info.: Coat of arms of the Right Honourable William Byron)

Coat of arms of the Right Honourable James Compton, Lord Compton, 5th Earl of Northampton, 1687-1754
6337561 Coat of arms of the Right Honourable James Compton, Lord Compton, 5th Earl of Northampton, 1687-1754 by Johnston, Andrew (18th century); (add.info)

Coat of arms of the Right Honourable John St
6337558 Coat of arms of the Right Honourable John St by Johnston, Andrew (18th century); (add.info.: Coat of arms of the Right Honourable John St)

Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Dr
6337548 Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Dr by Johnston, Andrew (18th century); (add.info.: Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Dr)

Coat of arms of the Right Honourable John West, 1st Earl De La Warr, Lord de la War, 1693-1766
6337538 Coat of arms of the Right Honourable John West, 1st Earl De La Warr, Lord de la War, 1693-1766, Copperplate engraving by Andrew Johnston after C by Johnston

Coat of arms of the Right Honourable George Byng, Lord 1st Viscount Torrington
6337530 Coat of arms of the Right Honourable George Byng, Lord 1st Viscount Torrington, by Johnston, Andrew (18th century); (add.info.: Coat of arms of the Right Honourable George Byng)

Cupid hits the centre of the target. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by Princess Elizabeth from Thomas Parks Cupid Turned Volunteer, London, 1804

Cupid surveys the target. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by Princess Elizabeth from Thomas Parks Cupid Turned Volunteer, London, 1804

Cupid takes the oath of allegiance. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by Princess Elizabeth from Thomas Parks Cupid Turned Volunteer, London, 1804

Cupid picks up his matchlock musket. Assumes his firelock. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by Princess Elizabeth from Thomas Parks Cupid Turned

Cupid advances to the altar of loyalty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by Princess Elizabeth from Thomas Parks Cupid Turned Volunteer, London, 1804

Cupid relinquishes his bow and arrows and deposits them with the British standard. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by Princess Elizabeth

Cupid supplicates Pallas to let him become a volunteer. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by Princess Elizabeth from Thomas Parks Cupid Turned

Frontispiece with two cherubs holding a bicorn and sword. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by Princess Elizabeth from Thomas Parks Cupid Turned

Cupid deposits his banner in the temple of Minerva. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by Princess Elizabeth from Thomas Parks Cupid Turned Volunteer

Cupid playing a drum with his standard on a column. Exercising his drum, having placed his banner in safety. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by

Regency actor John Emery singing John Grouse
Popular Regency actor John Emery singing the comic song John Grouse and Mother Goose at Covent Garden Theatre, London, 1808

Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Mathew Ducie Morton, Lord Ducie of Moreton, 1st Baron Ducie, 1663-1735
6337696 Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Mathew Ducie Morton, Lord Ducie of Moreton, 1st Baron Ducie, 1663-1735 by Johnston

Coat of arms of the Right Honourable George Cholmondely, Lord Newbourgh, 2nd Earl of Cholmondeley, 1666-1733
6337693 Coat of arms of the Right Honourable George Cholmondely, Lord Newbourgh, 2nd Earl of Cholmondeley, 1666-1733 by Johnston

Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Henry Boyle, Lord Carleton, 1st Baron Carleton, 1669-1725
6337684 Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Henry Boyle, Lord Carleton, 1st Baron Carleton, 1669-1725 by Johnston, Andrew (18th century); (add.info)

Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Thomas Trevor, Lord Trevor, 1st Baron Trevor, 1658-1730
6337664 Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Thomas Trevor, Lord Trevor, 1st Baron Trevor, 1658-1730 by Johnston, Andrew (18th century); (add.info)

Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Thomas Willoughby, Lord Middleton, 1st Baron Middleton, 1672-1729
6337660 Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Thomas Willoughby, Lord Middleton, 1st Baron Middleton, 1672-1729 by Johnston

Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Thomas Mansel, Lord Mansel, 1st Baron Mansel, 1668-1723
6337658 Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Thomas Mansel, Lord Mansel, 1st Baron Mansel, 1668-1723 by Johnston, Andrew (18th century); (add.info)

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"Gardiner: A Tapestry of History, Nature, and Legacy" Step into the world of Gardiner, a name that weaves together stories from different eras and places. From the intellectual musings of John Owen, the renowned English theologian in the 17th century, to the tumultuous times of World War II when John and Mary welcomed visitors amidst chaos. In 1947, Gardiner witnessed a momentous event as it became part of the Royal Tour. The echoes of history resonate through its streets with tales from the Battle of Prestonpans and Elizabeth Steward, mother to Oliver Cromwell. But perhaps one cannot truly understand Gardiner without acknowledging Stephen Gardiner - an influential figure during England's Reformation period. His legacy lives on through Crabb's Historical Dictionary published in 1825. Traveling across continents brings us to Montana's picturesque town named Gardiner. Here, horses roam freely against a backdrop of snow-covered landscapes. Palomino and sorrel horses stand nose-to-nose while Appaloosa horses leave their footprints behind in winter snow. As if frozen in time itself, these majestic creatures embody resilience and beauty even amidst harsh winters. Their shaggy winter coats serve as a testament to their strength. Gardiner is not only about nature but also carries symbols that represent esteemed individuals like Thomas Grey, Earl of Stamford (1654-1720), whose coat-of-arms adorns this place with pride. Similarly, William Stafford Howard's crest reminds us of his noble lineage as he served as Earl Stafford from 1686 to 1734. Gardiner tells tales spanning centuries – where theology meets politics; where war intertwines with hospitality; where nature flourishes alongside historical legacies. It invites you to explore its rich tapestry woven by diverse threads that have shaped its identity throughout time.