Hedley Collection

Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Team, 1908
Photograph of the Wolverhampton Wanderers Football team of the 1907-1908 season. The players pictured are: Back row, left to right: W. Shepherd (Director), W. Wooldridge (Captain), J. Jones, K

The old entrance to London Bridge under the tower of St. Magnus, c1902, (1903). Artist: Hedley Fitton
The old entrance to London Bridge under the tower of St. Magnus, c1902, (1903). From The Pall Mall Magazine Volume XXXI, edited by George R. Halkett. [Editorial and Publishing Offices, London, 1903]

H. Verity after Englands 1934 Test Match victory
Hedley Verity (1905-1943), cricketer, resting in his hotel in London with a newspaper after Englands victory against Australia at the 1934 Test Match

Stainforth / Supermarine
Flight Lieutenant George Hedley Stainforth, British aviator, and the Supermarine S6B in which he exceeded the 400mph speed record in 1931

Hedley Verity bowling, F Chester as umpire
Yorkshire and England cricketer Hedley Verity bowling, F. Chester as umpire Date: circa 1930s

Four types of early locomotives (litho)
6004814 Four types of early locomotives (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Four types of early locomotives)

The Company of the Co-optimists, October 1921
Nine of the ten Co-Optimists, a variety revue in London. From left to right (top row) Phyllis Monkman, Laddie Cliff, Elsa Macfarlane, Stanley Holloway; (second row) Betty Chester

Hedley Verity, Yorkshire County and England cricketer. Date: 1934

The Reservists Farewell by Ralph Hedley
A colour illustration from The Illustrated London News portraying a Boer War reservist soldier saying goodbye to his wife and child at a railway station. 1900

John Hedley, Mayor of Tynemouth. Date: 1884

Suffragette chained to prison window
Suffragette poems cover illustration: Beware! A warning to Suffragists by Cicely Hamilton, sketches by M Lowndes, D Meeson Coates and C Hedley Charlton: Artists Suffrage League, 1908 Date: 1908

National Fire Brigades Association certificate, confirming First Prize to Southend Fire Brigade in the Combined Motor Pump Competition held at Basingstoke, dated 8 September 1922

Henry Brunner (b / w photo)
3649845 Henry Brunner (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Brunner. Illustration for A History of the Chemical Industry in Widnes by D W F Hardie)

Association Football, the Final Cup Tie at the Crystal Palace (engraving)
1051745 Association Football, the Final Cup Tie at the Crystal Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Association Football)

Puffing Billy, steam locomotive 1813
Puffing Billy, steam locomotive, constructed by William Hedley, engine wright Jonathan Forster and blacksmith Timothy Hackworth for Christopher Blackett

CRICKETER, HEDLEY
CAPTAIN W. HEDLEY CRICKETER - SOMERSET Date: 1865-1937

The Worthing Pier Pavilion. Performing were the Co-Optimists, a variety revue from London starring: Laddie Cliff, Elsa Macfarlane, Stanley Holloway, Davy Burnaby, Melville Gideon, Babs Valerie

Sqn Ldr Albert Kenneth Cook DFC, Avro test pilot, left, ?
Sqn Ldr Albert Kenneth Cook DFC, Avro test pilot, left, and Sqn Ldr Hedley George Hazelden DFC*, Handley Page test pilot, at the 1947 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at Radlett on 14

Interior of Stationers Hall, City of London, c1910 (1911). Artist: Hedley Hilton
Interior of Stationers Hall, City of London, c1910 (1911). The Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers (until 1937 the Worshipful Company of Stationers)

Sir Christopher Wrens house, Love Lane, c1902, (1903). Artist: Hedley Fitton
Sir Christopher Wrens house, Love Lane, c1902, (1903). From The Pall Mall Magazine Volume XXXI, edited by George R. Halkett. [Editorial and Publishing Offices, London, 1903]

Love Lane, showing the entrance to Wrens house on the left, c1902, (1903). Artist: Hedley Fitton
Love Lane, showing the entrance to Wrens house on the left, c1902, (1903). From The Pall Mall Magazine Volume XXXI, edited by George R. Halkett. [Editorial and Publishing Offices, London, 1903]

St Magnus the Martyr showing the dry arch of London Bridge and the remains of the Mermaid Tavern, Artist: Hedley Fitton
St Magnus the Martyr showing the dry arch of London Bridge and the remains of the Mermaid Tavern, 1903, (1903). From The Pall Mall Magazine Volume XXXI, edited by George R. Halkett

The Monument, Fish Street Hill, from the steeple of St. Magnus, c1903, (1903). Artist: Hedley Fitton
The Monument, Fish Street Hill, from the steeple of St. Magnus, c1903, (1903). From The Pall Mall Magazine Volume XXXI, edited by George R. Halkett. [Editorial and Publishing Offices, London, 1903]

Hedleys Puffing Billy, 1813 (1901). William Hedleys railway locomotive Puffing Billy was patented in 1813. It began work in that year and continued in use until 1872

Sir Sydney Hedley Waterlow, 1st Baronet, 1822 - 1906. English philanthropist and Liberal Party politician, remembered for donating his estate at Highgate, now known as Waterlow Park to the public

A. B. C of Politics for Women Politicians
A.B.C of Politics for Women Politicians. A.B.C of Politics for Women Politicians, Mary Lowndes & C. Hedley Charlton, Dora Meeson Coates. B is that baby. Date: 1910

LOCOMOTIVE: PUFFING BILLY. The Puffing Billy steam locomotive built by William Hedley in 1813. Engraving, English, 1888

Yarrow and Hedley Torpedo Steam Launch, 1875
Engraving of a torpedo steam launch built by Messrs. Yarrow and Hedley of Poplar, London, for the Argentinian Navy, February 1875

Sir Sydney Hedley Waterlow
SIR SYDNEY HEDLEY WATERLOW printer and financier, Lord Mayor of London and philanthropist who donated Waterlow Park, Highgate. Date: 1822 - 1906

Puffing Billy, Hedleys improved Wylam engine
Hedleys improved Wylam engine, known as Puffing Billy Date: 1813

How the Vote was Won Cicely Hamilton. Illustration, by C. Hedley Charlton from How the Vote was Won. Womens Suffrage League, winding-up-sale. Date: 1908

A. B. C, Artists Suffrage League Ad
A.B.C, Artists Suffrage League Ad. A.B.C of Politics for Women Politicians, Mary Lowndes & C. Hedley Charlton, Dora Meeson Coates. Inside Back Cover, Womens Suffrage League Ad. Date: 1910

Zosterops flavifrons, yellow-fronted white-eye
Ff. 158. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated muscicapa heteroclita and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

The Cry of The Children. A line of little children, each holding a placard reading, Votes for Mammies Stretches into the distance. Captioned, The Cry of the Children by C. Hedley-Charlton

Sir Sydney Waterlow
SIR SYDNEY HEDLEY WATERLOW statesman and benefactor, donor of the new public park at Highgate, London. Date: 1822 - 1906

Sydney Waterlow Young
SIR SYDNEY HEDLEY WATERLOW distinguished printer, depicted as a young man working as a compositor in Paris. Date: 1822 - 1906

Sydney Waterlow
SIR SYDNEY HEDLEY WATERLOW distinguished printer Date: 1822 - 1906

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The Right Honourable Sir Sydney Hedley Waterlow, Knt. Lord Mayor of London

Puffing Billy, William Hedleys railway locomotive patented 1813. It began work in that year and continued in use until 1872. Chromolithograph 1901

Hedley colliery locomotive: Wylam, with two gentleman, 1813 Date: 1813

Fall / Clumber Spaniels / 29
WITLEY ACTING MAJOR, Clumber Spaniel owned by Hedley. Date: 1929

Sheffield United Football Team, 1902
Photograph showing the Sheffield United Football team of the 1901-1902 season. That year they beat Southampton to win the F.A. Cup. The players photographed were: Standing, left to right: B

Puffing Billy, designed by William Hedley
The Puffing Billy locomotive, designed by William Hedley

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"Hedley: A Journey Through Time and Achievements" Step into the captivating world of Hedley, where history, artistry, sportsmanship, and remarkable individuals intertwine. From the early days of Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Team in 1908 to the iconic entrance under St. Magnus Tower on London Bridge in 1902, it has left its mark. The artistic prowess Fitton comes alive through his masterpiece capturing the essence of London's past. Meanwhile, H. Verity celebrates England's triumphant Test Match victory in 1934 with an unforgettable portrayal. But Hedley's influence extends beyond football and art; it encompasses aviation as well. Witness the breathtaking moment when Stainforth from Supermarine takes flight while Hedley Verity commands attention with his impeccable bowling skills as F Chester umpires. Transportation enthusiasts will be enthralled by a litho depiction showcasing four types of early locomotives that revolutionized travel during their time. Entertainment finds its place too within this diverse narrative - The Company of Co-optimists graces our presence in October 1921, leaving us intrigued about their performances and talents. Sports lovers cannot overlook Yorkshire County and England cricketer Hedley Verity who etched his name into cricketing history with exceptional skill and dedication. Ralph Hedley transports us emotionally to "The Reservists Farewell, " reminding us of sacrifices made by brave souls for their country. John Hedley stands tall as Mayor of Tynemouth, representing leadership at its finest. In a powerful image symbolizing resilience and determination for change, witness a suffragette chained to a prison window fighting passionately for women's rights. Lastly but significantly recognized is the National Fire Brigades Association certificate honoring those who risk their lives daily to protect communities from fire hazards - an embodiment of bravery personified by countless heroes named or unnamed throughout history.