Hoped Collection

Prince George of Wales and the Edinburgh family
Prince George of Wales (1865-1936), later King George V (pictured centre) with his cousins, the children of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg

Sketches of Cricket in India, 1890
A series of sketches by an English Cavalry Officer of a game of cricket played between an Indian College and British Officers, in India, 1890

There was a young Lady of Hurst (engraving)
3622894 There was a young Lady of Hurst (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Lady of Hurst)

The Christmas he hoped for (litho)
1598273 The Christmas he hoped for (litho) by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christmas he hoped for)

Irelands Eye, Howth, Co Dublin, Ireland

North High Cross, Castledermot, County Kildare, Ireland

Clonfert Cathedral, Clonfert, Co Galway, Ireland

Deciduous Wood, Killarney National Park, Co Kerry, Ireland

Country Wedding
A country wedding : the bride and groom emerge from the church, watched by yokels and others, and by a young lady who looks as though she once hoped to be the chosen one Date: circa 1830

Germanys E-boat by G. H. Davis
Germanys E-boat -- a naval mosquito with torpedoes and guns, in use during the Second World War. The craft which Germany hoped would help disorganise the Allied invasion fleet. Date: 1944

Anna Plumptre
ANNA PLUMPTRE Writer and translator, who hoped Napoleon would invade England and do away with the aristocracy. Date: 1760 - 1818

Two But Les deux ne font qu late 18th century
Artokoloro

View St Peter Vatican Janiculum 1754 Black chalk
Artokoloro

Keplers concept of an attractive force from the sun - a virtue. His idea of gravity by which he hoped to account for his elliptical planetary orbits was to some extent analogous to magnetism

Thomas Bumalacarregui
THOMAS BUMALACARREGUI Basque guerilla leader who hoped to take advantage of Spains divided political state to advance the cause of Basque deparatism. Date: CIRCA 1835

Views of St. Pauls Cathedral, London, 1913
Illustrations and photograph of St. Pauls Cathedral, London, in 1913 when it was felt that the building was suffering from subsidence

The flooded fens around the Coffer Dam. Farmland drowned in
The flooded fens of the Eastern Counties. The flooding caused by numerous high tides which was hoped to be resolved by the building of the Coffer Dam The dam would act as a barrier to the assaults of

Shy Man in Train
A shy traveller is disturbed by a group of females who invade the railway compartment he hoped to have all to himself

Red Flag / Brandenburg
The Red Flag is flown at the Brandenburg Gate by German Communists who hoped that the dissolution of Imperial Germany might be turned into a more radical revolution

Saul Unsoothed by Harp
Saul goes into a state of depression, and it is hoped that music therapy, supplied by David on his harp, will help him snap out of it

Madagascar Welcome 1895
The French find Madagascar less accommodating than they had hoped

C. Pankhurst as Dancer
Christabel Pankhurst, aged 17, while staying with the Rochefort Du Faux family in Geneva. Her mother Emmeline hoped for a time that she would become a ballet dancer

Ww1 / 1915 / Constantinople
A musical piece commemorates the SIEGE OF CONSTANTINOPLE, the hoped-for climax of the disastrous Dardanelles expedition : an event which never took place !

Native Americans in War
I dare say most native Americans hoped the North and South will exterminate each other, but some take sides - these Delaware warriors have enlisted in the Federal army

Republicans Grieve
Republicans grieve for the 1830 revolution, which they hoped would bring them a republic, not the monarchy of Louis-Philippe

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"Hoped: A Glimpse into the Lives of Royalty, Art, and Scenic Ireland" In this captivating collection of hints, we embark on a journey through various realms. We begin with Prince George of Wales and the Edinburgh family, where tales of regal splendor unfold. Moving on to "Sketches of Cricket in India, 1890, " we witness the passion for sports transcending borders. As our gaze shifts towards artistry, an engraving titled "There was a young Lady of Hurst" captures our attention. The litho named "The Christmas he hoped for" evokes warmth and anticipation during festive times. Meanwhile, a country wedding paints a picture-perfect scene filled with love and joy. Transitioning to Germanys E-boat by G. H. Davis brings us closer to maritime adventures that stir excitement within us all. Anna Plumptre's name adds an air of mystery as her story unfolds before our eyes. Our voyage takes us across oceans to Ireland's Eye in Howth, Co Dublin—a breathtaking location that promises serenity amidst nature's beauty. The North High Cross in Castledermot stands tall as a testament to ancient history etched into stone. Clonfert Cathedral in Clonfert transports us back in time with its grandeur and spirituality lingering within its walls. Finally, Deciduous Wood in Killarney National Park enchants us with its vibrant colors and tranquil ambiance—an invitation to lose ourselves amidst nature's embrace. Amidst these diverse hints lies a common thread—hope; hope for love, adventure, artistic expression, historical preservation—the possibilities are endless. So let these glimpses ignite your imagination and inspire you to chase your own hopes wherever they may lead you.