Hopwood Collection

A Group of Auriculas, engraved by Lewis & Hopwood after Henderson, in a book entitled The Temple of Flora by Dr Robert John Thornton (1768-1837). The book was published between 1799 and 1807

Group photo, Imperial Conference 1907
Group photo, Imperial (Colonial) Conference, taken at the Colonial Office on 2 May 1907. It was decided at the conference to stop referring to self-governing British colonies as colonies

Erasmus Darwin / Hopwood
ERASMUS DARWIN Writer and scientist, grandfather of Charles Darwin

Music cover, The Two Obadiahs (The Young Obadiah and the Old Obadiah), by H P Lyste, a moral song sung by J L Toole, new version sung by G H MacDermott Date: 19th century

Music cover, Kitty Patterson, dedicated to William Wilde, sung by Mr and Mrs J F Bryan, design by Alfred Concanen Date: 19th century

Music cover, Did You Ever Catch A Weasel Asleep?
Music cover, Did You Ever Catch A Weasel Asleep, words by Geoffrey Thorn, composed by Walter Redmond, sung by G H MacDermott, design by Alfred Concanen Date: 19th century

Music cover, Tangled Tunes, a pot pourri of 106 favourite melodies humorously entangled by Albert W. Ketelbey Date: 1915

The Colonel Waltz by E Bucalossi
Promotional music sheet for The Colonel Waltz by E. Bucalossi. Francis Burnands The Colonel, which was another skit on the aesthetic movement - Oscar Wilde in particular

Rochdale OL10 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rochdale OL10 2

Bromsgrove Worcestershire B48 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bromsgrove Worcestershire B48 7

A Picardy Farmyard, c1900. Artist: Henry Silkstone Hopwood
A Picardy Farmyard, c1900. From The Studio Volume 49. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1910]

Womens fashion, c1830s(?). Artist: W Hopwood
Womens fashion, c1830s(?)

Princess Charlotte Augusta, 1820. Artist: J Hopwood
Princess Charlotte Augusta, 1820. Drawn by H Corbould from Mr Percys esteemed wax model

Alexander I of Russia, Emperor of Russia, 19th century. Artist: Hopwood
Alexander I of Russia, Emperor of Russia, 19th century. The Russian Tsar Alexander I (1777-1825)

Mrs H Johnston, 1812. Artist: J Hopwood
Mrs H Johnston, 1812

Jean Henri Dombrowski, Polish military commaner, 1845. Artist: James Hopwood
Jean Henri Dombrowski, Polish military commaner, 1845. Portrait of Dombrowski (1755-1818) who was general of a Polish army corps in 1794

Charles Godfrey, music hall singer
CHARLES GODFREY (1851-1900), music hall singer, seen here performing as The Masher King

Fenelon / Hopwood / Vivien
FRANCOIS DE SALIGNAC DE FENELON French divine and writer Date: 1651 - 1715

Desmoulins / Hopwood
CAMILLE DESMOULINS French revolutionary Date: 1760 - 1794

Fontenelle / Hopwood
BERNARD LE BOVIER DE FONTENELLE - French writer and librettist Date: 1657 - 1757

Joseph Priestley / Hopwood
JOSEPH PRIESTLEY English chemist and clergyman, best known for his experiments with electricity and oxygen Date: 1733 - 1804

Lucy Hutchinson / Hopwood
LUCY HUTCHINSON nee Apsley writer Date: 1620 - ?

Horse & Cart of Hopwood - Family Grocer, Shelley, Yorkshire
Horse & Cart of Hopwood - Family Grocer, Shelley, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1910s

Men looking for shrapnel, 1940
Arthur Hopwood, Assistant Keeper of Geology, appointed Salvage Officer in 1940, and Clive Forster Cooper, Director of the Museum, looking for shrapnel

Catherine Ii / Hopwood
CATHERINE THE GREAT Empress of Russia 1762-96 Date: 1729 - 1796

JAMES JEANS (1977-1946). Sir James Hopwood Jeans. English physicist and mathematician. Photograph, c1930

THORNTON: PASSION-FLOWER. The quadrangular passion-flower (Passiflora quadrangularis L. )
THORNTON: PASSION-FLOWER. The quadrangular passion-flower (Passiflora quadrangularis L.). Engraving by James Hopwood the Elder after a painting by Peter Henderson for The Temple of Flora

The alarm clock by Avery Hopwood The alarm clock by Avery Ho
The alarm clock by Avery Hopwood. Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of The Alarm Clock at the Mason Opera House, showing foot wrapped in bandages. Date between 1936 and 1938

Why men leave home by Avery Hopwood Why men leave home by Av
Why men leave home by Avery Hopwood. Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of Why Men Leave Home at the Mason Opera House, showing a broken heart. Date 1938

L-G Suchet / Hopwood
LOUIS-GABRIEL SUCHET DUKE of ALBUFERA French military Date: 1770 - 1826

Hester Thrale / Hopwood
HESTER THRALE Friend of Dr Samuel Johnson, and wife of the brewer, Henry Thrale; she later married her Italian singing teacher and became Mrs Piozzi

Peter I / Hopwood / Russie
PETER I known as the Great Tsar of Russia

Harriet Smithson / Hopwood
HARRIET SMITHSON Irish actress; wife of Hector Berlioz

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"Hopwood: A Fascinating Journey Through Auriculas, Music, and Art" Step into the world as we explore a captivating group photo from the Imperial Conference of 1907. Amongst this gathering stands Erasmus Darwin, an influential figure in the Hopwood legacy. Delve further into the realm of music with enchanting covers such as "The Two Obadiahs, " "Kitty Patterson, " "Did You Ever Catch A Weasel Asleep?" and "Tangled Tunes. " These melodies transport us to a time when music was both whimsical and enthralling. But Hopwood's influence extends beyond just music; it encompasses art too. Admire Henry Silkstone Hopwood's masterpiece, "A Picardy Farmyard" which captures the essence of rural life in exquisite detail. Additionally, W Hopwood's portrayal of women's fashion in the 1830s offers a glimpse into elegance and style during that era. As we navigate through maps depicting Rochdale OL10 2 and Bromsgrove Worcestershire B48 7, we uncover connections to places that have been touched by Hopwood's presence. These locations serve as reminders of how far-reaching their impact has been. Join us on this journey through history as we unravel the rich tapestry woven by Hopwood - from their involvement in auriculas to their contributions to art and music. Let yourself be captivated by their story that spans generations and leaves an indelible mark on our cultural heritage.