Hornby Collection

Advertisement for Meccano, Barley & Son, Bath
Advertisement for Meccano and Hornby Trains, sold at Barley & Son, Centre of Corridor, Bath. Date: 1926

Ad for Hornby Trains
An advertisement for Hornby model train sets

Bystander cover, Lady Veronica Blackwood by Madame Yevonde
Lady Veronica Brenda Woolfe (nÚÑáBlackwood) (1910-1971), Former wife of Sir Antony Hornby and of Ernest Maddick and of Thomas Hussey

The Head, 1901. Artist: Spy
The Head, 1901. James John Hornby (1826-1909), headmaster of Eton College from 1868 to 1884. He was previously a rower, competing for Oxford University in the Boat Race

Otter Hunt at Hornby Castle
Scenes of an otter hunt at Hornby Castle, Bedale, Yorkshire, conducted by the Kendal and District Otterhounds. Date: 1932

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Canada, British Columbia, Hornby Island, Underwater view of Steller's Sea Lions (Eumetopias jubatus) Date: 17/07/2007

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Canada, British Columbia, Hornby Island, Underwater view of Steller's Sea Lions (Eumetopias jubatus) Date: 17/07/2007

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Canada, British Columbia, Hornby Island, Underwater view of Steller's Sea Lions (Eumetopias jubatus) Date: 17/07/2007

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Canada, British Columbia, Hornby Island, Small boat harbor and dock at dusk in winter fog Date: 17/07/2007

Watsons bay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Built in 1858, the Hornby Lighthouse is the third oldest lighthouse in New South Wales

Schoolboy bowled out two adult cricketers
The schoolboy (C L Townsend) bowled out H B Steel and E C Hornby before a run was scored

Village scenes in Hornby in Hambleton, North Yorkshire. 1971

Lancaster LA2 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Lancaster LA2 8

North Yorkshire DL8 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of North Yorkshire DL8 1

North Yorkshire DL6 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of North Yorkshire DL6 2

An Inside View of the Town Wall of Newcastle upon Tyne, c1760-90. Creator: Unknown
An Inside View of the Town Wall of Newcastle upon Tyne, c1760-90. Near St. Andrews Church, between Newgate and Westgate, with a Tower, at present the Meeting House of the Company of Paviors

Passage des Patriarches, 1915. Artist: Lester George Hornby
Passage des Patriarches, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

Rue de l Ecole-Polytechnique, 1915. Artist: Lester George Hornby
Rue de l Ecole-Polytechnique, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

The Porte de Valois, Palais-Royal, 1915. Artist: Lester George Hornby
The Porte de Valois, Palais-Royal, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

The Seine at Notre Dame, 1915. Artist: Lester George Hornby
The Seine at Notre Dame, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

The Porte St Denis, 1915. Artist: Lester George Hornby
The Porte St Denis, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

Old houses, Rue de Vaugirard, 1915. Artist: Lester George Hornby
Old houses, Rue de Vaugirard, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

Society ladies at the Jewels of Empire Ball
Three of the ladies at the Jewels of Empire Ball, held in June 1935 at the Grosvenor House Hotel. Over 3 million pounds worth of jewels were worn in the shape of bracelets, tiaras, necklaces

The beautiful red and white Hornby Lighthouse on South Head, NSW Australia
Hornby lighthouse, also known as South Head Lower Light building on a cliff at the entrance to Port Jackson and Sydney Harbour. Located in Watsons Bay. During sunset. Long exposure

Hornby Lighthouse on afternoon
Hornby lighthouse south head of lighthouse in Watson Bay, NSW, Australia

Twiggy
Lesley Hornby, otherwise known as Twiggy pictured in the Chelsea Antique Market in a raccoon coat she bought in Portobello Road. Date: 1966

Lesley " Twiggy" Hornby (1949- ), english actress, model and singer, here in the Chelsea Antique Market, wearing a raccoon coat. 1966

Boy With Hornby Gauge 0 Clockwork Train Set, England. Date: 1920s

Sir Geoffrey Hornby
SIR GEOFFREY THOMAS PHIPPS HORNBY British naval commander Date: 1825 - 1895

Richard Hornby
RICHARD HORNBY Heroic seaman of Stokesley, captain of the merchantman Isabella which successfully withstood a French attack on 1st June 1744. Date: CIRCA 1744

James John Hornby
JAMES JOHN HORNBY Head Master of Eton College Date: 1826 - 1909

Hornby lighthouse at sunset
Hornby lighthouse in Sydney Harbour at sunset, Sydney, NSW, Australia

A Madame Yevonde portrait of Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava
Lady Dufferin (nearest to camera) married as her second husband, Mr H. C. S. A. Somerset. Lady Veronica is her only daughter, and married Mr Anthony Hornby in 1931

Frank Hornby (1863 - 1936), British inventor and MP. Invented and developed the toy Meccano, Dinky Toys and the Hornby Dublo model railway system (though this was introduced after his death)

Hornby Castle / 1879
Hornby Castle, Yorkshire Date: 1879

Set of Hornby toy trains & rolling stock

Hornby Library, Liverpool
Interior view of the Hornby Library, Liverpool

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"Hornby: A Captivating Journey Through Time and Elegance" Step into the world of Hornby, where history intertwines with sophistication and playfulness. From its humble beginnings as an advertisement for Meccano, Barley & Son in Bath to gracing the cover of Bystander magazine with Lady Veronica Blackwood by Madame Yevonde, it has always been synonymous with timeless charm. Transport yourself back to a bygone era with the captivating allure Trains. As you peruse through vintage advertisements that showcase these miniature marvels, you can't help but feel a sense of nostalgia and wonder. The intricate details and craftsmanship transport you to a world where imagination knows no bounds. Delve deeper into the past as you admire "The Head, " a mesmerizing artwork created by Spy in 1901. This striking piece captures the essence of Hornby's legacy - boldness combined with elegance. But it's not just art that defines Hornby; it's also about adventure and excitement. Join an exhilarating otter hunt at Hornby Castle or witness Twiggy herself embodying the spirit of youthfulness and fashion-forward thinking. Hornby isn't just confined to grand events; it also embraces society gatherings like the Jewels of Empire Ball, where refined ladies adorned themselves in opulent jewels fit for royalty. These moments epitomize grace, refinement, and a celebration of life's finest pleasures. In this journey through time, we encounter DDE-90027977, DDE-90027975, DDE-90027976, and DDE-90027974 – enigmatic codes that hint at hidden stories waiting to be unraveled within each frame captured by photographers who sought to encapsulate moments forever etched in our memories. And finally, let us not forget those extraordinary tales that defy age boundaries – like when a schoolboy bowled out two adult cricketers, proving that passion and skill know no age limits.