Grahame Collection

Wind in Willows / Grahame
Toad, Ratty & Mole set off with a yellow caravan, pulled by an old grey horse on the Open Road... Date: First published: 1908

Wind in Willows / Grahame
Wind in Willows/Grahame

Wind in the Willows
" The Badgers winter stores, which indeed were visible everywhere, took up half the room." Date: First published: 1908

Badger & Mole / Willow
Badger & Mole on their way to rescue the Toad: " Crossing the hall, they passed down one of the principal tunnels". Date: First published: 1908

Wind in Willows / Rat Snow
Rat & Mole in the Wild Wood: " The Rat pondered awhile, and examined the humps and slopes that surrounded them." Date: First published: 1908

Wind in Willows / Grahame
The Water Rat & Mole picnicking: " The Mole begged as a favour, to be allowed to unpack it all by himself." Date: First published: 1908

First airmail letter delivered, Windsor Castle
The first airmail letter ever to be delivered is handed to the Postmaster of Windsor, to whom it is addressed, on the East Lawn of Windsor Castle

Wind Willows / Onion Sauce
" Onion sauce! Onion sauce! he (the Mole), remarked jeeringly, & was gone before they could think of a reply." Date: First published: 1908

Willows / Rat & Beer
Rat & Mole: " He presently reappeared somewhat dusty, with a bottle of beer in each paw & another under each arm." Date: First published: 1908

Wind in Willows / Mice
The field mice & harvest mice join Ratty & Mole at their picnic. Date: First published: 1908

Gustav Hamel arriving at Windsor with the airmail
The aviator Gustav Hamel arriving at Windsor from Hendon on the very first airmail flight. The first aerial mail service took place on 9 September 1911 from Hendon Aerodrome to Windsor

Gustav Hamels plane ready to leave Hendon for Windsor
Gustav Hamels aeroplane ready to leave Hendon Aerodrome for Windsor on the very first airmail flight. The first aerial mail service took place on 9 September 1911 from Hendon to Windsor

British actress Cissy Grahame in The Pickpocket, 1886. Artist: Barraud
British actress Cissy Grahame in The Pickpocket, 1886. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume VIII, July to December, 1886, edited by Clement Scott, Carson & Comerford, London, 1886

Rehearsal for the First UK Aerial Post staged at Windsor in September 1911 organised by Claude Grahame-White. Date: 1911

Gustav Hamel posting an airmail letter
The aviator Gustav Hamel posting an airmail letter which he himself will transport by air to Windsor. The first aerial mail service took place on 9 September 1911 from Hendon to Windsor

Gustav Hamel signing receipt for mail, Hendon
The aviator Gustav Hamel in the cockpit of his aeroplane, signing the official receipt for the mail, just before setting out from Hendon Aerodrome to Windsor on the very first airmail flight

Rosey Anslow & Ella Grahame music hall roller-skaters
Rosey Anslow and Ella Grahame performing acrobatics on roller skates. One performer is wearing trousers, the other wearing a jacket and full skirt allowing for movement. Date: circa 1910

Grahame Wright biplane

Wright Flier II or III biplane early 1900s

Grahame-White Aerobus early 1900s

Grahame-White Lizzie in 1913 Date: 1913

Grahame-White Type XI Biplane early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Grahame White Type 18 biplane early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Dorothy Grahame, actress. Date: 1911

Bleriot biplane at the Grahame White Flying School in Hendon early 1900s

Shell Motor Spirit Silver Trophy, Samuel Cody Archive
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: The Shell Motor Spirit Silver Trophy, 1912, by Mappin and Webb, hallmarked London 1912, with fine model of Cody?s Flyer, Type No

Early aerial photograph and aviators
An early aerial photograph of Paris captured during Emile Dubonnet's (1883-1940) pioneering 65 mile flight from Juvisy to Orleans in 1910

Kenneth Grahame (1859 - 1932), Scottish writer, most famous for Wind in the Willows. Date: 1908

Claude Grahame-White, English pioneer of aviation, in April 1910 Grahame-White attempted to win the Daily Mail newspaper prize of 10, 000, to fly across England from London to Manchester in 24 hours

Margot Grahame, English actress. Date: 1934

Mr Grahame-White flying at Ranelagh, 1910
Claude Grahame-White flying at Ranelagh, 1910. He made many successful flights at Ranelagh Club in the presence of a large assembly. Date: 1910

1920 Grahame - White cyclecars outside factory in Hendon. Creator: Unknown
1920 Grahame - White cyclecars outside factory in Hendon

Design for Title-Page of Pagan Papers, 1893, (1914). Artist: Aubrey Beardsley
Design for Title-Page of Pagan Papers, 1893, (1914). Illustration from Kenneth Grahames (1859-1932) collection of stories, Pagan Papers. From The Art of the Book edited by Charles Holme

Cissy Grahame, British actress, 1882. Artist: London Stereoscopic & Photographic Co
Cissy Grahame, British actress, 1882. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume VI, July to December, 1882, edited by Clement Scott, Charles Dickens & Evans, London, 1882

The Drury Lane Company in A Run of Luck, at the Drury Lane Theatre, London, 1886. Artist: Barraud
The Drury Lane Company in A Run of Luck, at the Drury Lane Theatre, London, 1886. Left to right: EW Gardiner, William Rignold, Harry Nicholls, Sophie Eyre, Alma Murray and JG Grahame

Margot Grahame (1911-1982), English actress, 20th century. Grahames film career began in 1930 and she made her last screen appearance in 1958

Dorothy Grahame in La Danse Des Apaches (1904), 1911-1912. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1911-1912, The Process Year Book, volume 17, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London)

Reverend James Grahame, Scottish poet, (1870). Artist:s Freeman
Reverend James Grahame, Scottish poet, (1870). Grahame, (1765-1811) was the author of The Sabbath and other poems. An engraving from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen

William Newell, using a Calthrop Guardian Angel parachute
On 9 May 1914 William Newell, using a Calthrop Guardian Angel parachute, used the Grahame-White Type 10 Charabanc - also known as the Aerobus - to undertake the first parachute descent in Britain

John Graham Of Claverhouse, 1St Viscount Dundee, C. 1648 To 1689. Scottish Soldier, Nobleman, Tory And Episcopalian
John Graham Of Claverhouse, 1St Viscount Dundee, C.1648 To 1689. Scottish Soldier, Nobleman, Tory And Episcopalian. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R

Book cover design, With the Airmen

Tito Ruffo, Ethel Levey & Peppie D Albro at Cannes
Tito Ruffo (left), one of the worlds greatest singers, Peppie D Albro (right), a Brazilian singer and dancer standing either side of the actress and entertainer, Ethel Levey

A Farman Waterplane - Grahame White Aviation Waterplane Tour
A Farman Waterplane - Grahame White Aviation Daily Mail Waterplane Tour of 1912 Date: 1912

Mr Grahame-White & Miss Harrison Ben - aeroplane flight
The well-known aviator, Mr Grahame-White with Miss Harrison Benn about to take off in a flight in his aeroplane at a Bournemouth aviation meeting in July 1910. Date: 1910

Music cover, The Penguins Promenade, one or two step, by Theodore Grahame. 1909

James Grahame
JAMES GRAHAME Scottish churchman and writer, author of The Sabbath. Date: 1765 - 1811

Ernest Howard
ERNEST HOWARD SHEPARD (1879 - 1976), English artist and cartoonist, best known for his illustrations to books by a Milne and Kenneth Grahame

Daily Mail Waterplane Tour
Scene on a beach during the Daily Mail Waterplane Tour of 1912, organised by Grahame White Aviation. Date: 1912

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"Grahame: A Tale of Adventure, Friendship, and British Charm" Step into the enchanting world of "Wind in Willows" by Grahame, where timeless characters come alive. Join Rat and Mole as they embark on thrilling escapades through the picturesque willow trees. In this classic tale penned by Grahame, readers are transported to a whimsical realm filled with captivating adventures that captivate both young and old alike. As Rat gracefully glides across the snow-covered landscape, one can't help but be mesmerized by the beauty of nature intertwined with friendship. Grahame's storytelling prowess shines through as he weaves a heartwarming narrative around Badger and Mole seeking solace under the protective canopy of a majestic willow tree, and is within these ancient branches that their bond strengthens amidst life's challenges. Delve deeper into Grahame's world and discover how Rat and Beer find solace in each other's company beneath the comforting shade of willows. The author masterfully portrays their camaraderie against a backdrop painted with vivid descriptions that transport readers right into their cozy hideaway. Not only does Grahame bring animals to life in his literary masterpiece, but he also introduces us to an extraordinary actress named Cissy Grahame who graced stages during 1886's production of "The Pickpocket. " Her talent illuminated theaters much like Barraud captured her essence on canvas. As you journey further into Wind in Willows' pages, prepare your taste buds for culinary delights such as onion sauce mentioned by none other than Gustav Hamel himself upon arriving at Windsor Castle with an important airmail delivery – marking history as the first-ever letter delivered via air mail. So immerse yourself in this captivating tale where friendships blossom among charming creatures beneath swaying willows. Let Grahame guide you through an enchanting adventure filled with laughter, courage, and the enduring power of friendship.