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"Howe: A Journey Through Time and Innovation" Step back in time to 1846, when the first sewing machine was invented by Howe

Background imageHowe Collection: All Aboard for Brooklands by The Tout 1931

All Aboard for Brooklands by The Tout 1931
Humorous colour illustration by The Tout showing caricatures of various personalities from the motoring world in 1931. From left: Lord Howe, Mr. Raymond Mays, Mr. Hugh P

Background imageHowe Collection: First sewing machine, 1846

First sewing machine, 1846
Elias Howes sewing machine, 1846. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageHowe Collection: Athletic Sports at Grasmere - The Guides Race

Athletic Sports at Grasmere - The Guides Race
The Guides Race at Grasmere showing the plucky runners rounding the flag on Silver Howe - a particularly precarious part of the course. The winner was R. Lancaster who won the race four times in all

Background imageHowe Collection: Caricatures at Brooklands by The Tout

Caricatures at Brooklands by The Tout
Various personalities of the motor racing world depicted by The Tatlers caricaturist, The Tout. Among the figures portrayed are Malcolm Campbell (middle car)

Background imageHowe Collection: Drivers & personalities in the Five Hundred Miles Race, 1929

Drivers & personalities in the Five Hundred Miles Race, 1929
Five of the leading lights in the great Five Hundred Miles Race which took place at Brooklands on 12 October 1929. At the top is Mr Kaye Don who drove a supercharged Sunbeam, Earl Howe (top right)

Background imageHowe Collection: Alfa Romeo wins at Le Mans with Lord Howe

Alfa Romeo wins at Le Mans with Lord Howe
Early Motor Car Racing - Alfa Romeo wins at Le Mans with Lord Howe. 1931

Background imageHowe Collection: FALL / PUG / 1954

FALL / PUG / 1954
A group of three Banchory pugs sitting in a row. Owner: Lorna, Countess Howe. Date: 1954

Background imageHowe Collection: Shipping wild animals in the London Docks

Shipping wild animals in the London Docks
Animals of Messrs. Howe and Cushings menagerie being loaded at the London Docks. An elephant is being hoisted up by a chain and girth to be put on board the ship, while a cage full of lions

Background imageHowe Collection: Maes-Howe (Interior)

Maes-Howe (Interior)
The interior of the Maes Howe chamber shortly after it was re-opened in 1861. Norsemen had already robbed the mound in the 12th century AD and left runic inscriptions

Background imageHowe Collection: Countess Howe Dog

Countess Howe Dog
Lorna, Countess Howe, with her Griffon, Binkie

Background imageHowe Collection: Lord Howes Victory off the French island of Ushant, 1 June 1794, Fourth Battle of Ushant

Lord Howes Victory off the French island of Ushant, 1 June 1794, Fourth Battle of Ushant, also known as the Glorious First of June, during the French Revolutionary Wars. Date: 1794

Background imageHowe Collection: Lady Georgiana Kidston

Lady Georgiana Kidston
Lady Georgiana Mary Kidston (nÚÑáCurzon, later Lady Starkey) (1910-1976), Former wife of Home Ronald Archibald Kidston, and later wife of Lewis Stanton Starkey; daughter of 5th Earl Howe 1936

Background imageHowe Collection: Fall / English Setter / 1938

Fall / English Setter / 1938
BANCHORY HOPEFUL working in the field. Owner:Lorna, Countess Howe Date: 1938

Background imageHowe Collection: Fall / English Setter / 1936

Fall / English Setter / 1936
BRIGHT OF THE BOREEN Owned by Lorna, Countess Howe, working in the field. Date: 1936

Background imageHowe Collection: Fall / Field Spaniel

Fall / Field Spaniel
FIELD TRIAL CHAMPION BANCHORY BRIGHT Owned by Lorna - Countess Howe. Date: 1926

Background imageHowe Collection: FALL / POINTER / 1938

FALL / POINTER / 1938
GINGER OF RISHANGLES Photographed at work in a meadow full of flowers. Owner:Lorna, Countess Howe. Date: 1938

Background imageHowe Collection: FALL / POINTER / 1936

FALL / POINTER / 1936
BALMUTO FLIP Photographed working in the field. Owner: Lorna, Countess Howe Date: 1936

Background imageHowe Collection: Fall / Pointer / Banchory

Fall / Pointer / Banchory
BANCHORY CRAG Owned by Howe. Standing in the classic pointer pose in a field Date: 1936

Background imageHowe Collection: An American Howe bicycle on 1894

An American Howe bicycle on 1894

Background imageHowe Collection: Howe bicycle, photo dated 1894

Howe bicycle, photo dated 1894

Background imageHowe Collection: Howe Street, Burnley in 1883

Howe Street, Burnley in 1883

Background imageHowe Collection: Burnley Howe Street in 1883

Burnley Howe Street in 1883

Background imageHowe Collection: Corner of Howe Street, Burnley, Lancashire, early 1900s

Corner of Howe Street, Burnley, Lancashire, early 1900s

Background imageHowe Collection: Modernist House At Dartington, Devon

Modernist House At Dartington, Devon
A photograph of a modernist house complete with a roof terrace, situated at Dartington, Devon, designed in 1933, by architects George Howe and William Edmond Lescaze. Date: circa 1937

Background imageHowe Collection: Bolton Wanderers footballers in Royal Artillery, WW2

Bolton Wanderers footballers in Royal Artillery, WW2
Bolton Wanderers FC professional footballers serving in the Royal Artillery during the Second World War, L-R Ithwell, Winter, Roberts, Catterall, Howe, Gosling Date: circa 1940s

Background imageHowe Collection: Leslie Howe of Tottenham Hotspur with chimney sweep

Leslie Howe of Tottenham Hotspur with chimney sweep
Leslie Howe of Tottenham Hotspur, lucky handshake with chimney sweep supporter William Carpenter Date: 1946

Background imageHowe Collection: GEOFFREY HOWE (1926 - )

GEOFFREY HOWE (1926 - )
GEOFFREY MP and Thatcher's longest serving cabinet minister. Became Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1979. Made a life peer in 1992. Date: 1979

Background imageHowe Collection: Southern Railway Lord Nelson Class No 857 Howe

Southern Railway Lord Nelson Class No 857 Howe
Southern, Railway, Lord, Nelson, Class, No, 857, Howe, London, Express, leaving, Brighton, Central, Station, Steam, Locomotive, Watercolour, painting, Charles, T, Howard, 12021840

Background imageHowe Collection: H. M. S. Howe, naval ships

H. M. S. Howe, naval ships
H.M.S. Howe, naval ships by A. F. D. Bannister

Background imageHowe Collection: DDE-90036159

DDE-90036159
Maes Howe (Maeshowe) is a Neolithic chambered cairn (c.2800 BC), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Orkney islands, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 15/10/2009

Background imageHowe Collection: DDE-90036158

DDE-90036158
Maes Howe (Maeshowe) is a Neolithic chambered cairn (c.2800 BC), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Orkney islands, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 15/10/2009

Background imageHowe Collection: Tyrone Howe

Tyrone Howe Ireland & Ulster & Dungannon England V Ireland, Six Nations Twickenham London, England 06 March 2004 Date: 06 March 2004

Background imageHowe Collection: Harry Howe

Harry Howe Race Horse Trainer 28 February 1997 Date: 28 February 1997

Background imageHowe Collection: Sir Charles Napiers Squadron in Plymouth Sound (engraving)

Sir Charles Napiers Squadron in Plymouth Sound (engraving)
1096058 Sir Charles Napiers Squadron in Plymouth Sound (engraving) by Condy, Nicholas Matthews (1816-51) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Charles Napiers Squadron in Plymouth Sound)

Background imageHowe Collection: Admiral Sir Charles Howe Fremantle GCB RN

Admiral Sir Charles Howe Fremantle GCB RN
Vintage 19th century photograph: Admiral Sir Charles Howe Fremantle GCB RN was a renowned British Royal Navy officer. The city of Fremantle, Western Australia, is named after him

Background imageHowe Collection: Advert for Howe bicycles (colour litho)

Advert for Howe bicycles (colour litho)
3032174 Advert for Howe bicycles (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English, out of copyright

Background imageHowe Collection: King Edwards Forthcoming Visit to Gopsall Hall, Atherstone, the Seat of Lord Howe (b / w photo)

King Edwards Forthcoming Visit to Gopsall Hall, Atherstone, the Seat of Lord Howe (b / w photo)
1601314 King Edwards Forthcoming Visit to Gopsall Hall, Atherstone, the Seat of Lord Howe (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageHowe Collection: Lady Georgiana Curzon & Countess Howe by Yevonde

Lady Georgiana Curzon & Countess Howe by Yevonde
Mary Howe (nÚÑáCurzon), Countess Howe (1887 - 1962), First wife of 5th Earl Howe pictured right, with her daughter Lady Georgiana Mary Kidston (nÚÑáCurzon, later Lady Starkey) (1910-1976)

Background imageHowe Collection: Revolutionary Wars, Glorious First of June 1794

Revolutionary Wars, Glorious First of June 1794
French Revolutionary Wars, Naval Battle of the Glorious First of June 1794, Admiral Lord Howes victory over the French fleet. 1794

Background imageHowe Collection: Countess Howe (Mary Curzon)

Countess Howe (Mary Curzon)
Countess Howe, (1887-1962) portrayed by society painter, Philip de Laszlo. She married her cousin, Viscount Curzon (Francis Curzon, 5th Earl Howe), MP for Battersea South

Background imageHowe Collection: HMS 'Queen Charlotte'(chromolitho)

HMS "Queen Charlotte"(chromolitho)
2790839 HMS " Queen Charlotte" (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Queen Charlotte." Illustration for one of a set of cigarette)

Background imageHowe Collection: Lady Terence Blackwood (nee Miss Davis)

Lady Terence Blackwood (nee Miss Davis)
Florence (nÚÑáDavis), Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava (later Countess Howe) when Lady Terence Blackwood, daughter of John H. Davis of New York. Date: 1895

Background imageHowe Collection: America -. Mary Lindley Murray detaining Lord Howe

America -. Mary Lindley Murray detaining Lord Howe
Mrs.Mary Lindley Murray detaining Lord William Howe over tea at her mansion, allowing Israel Putnam to escape and the American forces to retreat to upper Manhattan, September 1776. Date: 1776

Background imageHowe Collection: America - Sir William Howes HQ Beekman House

America - Sir William Howes HQ Beekman House
Sir William Howes HQ Beekman House at Mt. Pleasant, New York Date: 1776

Background imageHowe Collection: America - General William Howes Heaquarters

America - General William Howes Heaquarters
Cadwallader House - General William Howes Headquarters In Philadelphia during The American War of Independence Date: 1776

Background imageHowe Collection: America - Text showing Sir William Howes Recruitment Poster

America - Text showing Sir William Howes Recruitment Poster 1775

Background imageHowe Collection: Fall / Retriever (Labrador) Champion Orchardton-du-O Banchory

Fall / Retriever (Labrador) Champion Orchardton-du-O Banchory
Black labrador retriever Champion Orchardton-du-D Banchory owned by Lorna, Countess Howe. Date: 1945

Background imageHowe Collection: Fall / Pointer / Ginger of Rishangles

Fall / Pointer / Ginger of Rishangles
Pointer Ginger of Rishangles owned by Lorna, Countess Howe in a field of daisies Date: 1938



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"Howe: A Journey Through Time and Innovation" Step back in time to 1846, when the first sewing machine was invented by Howe. This revolutionary invention transformed the textile industry forever, paving the way for mass production and empowering countless artisans. Fast forward to a picturesque scene at Grasmere - The Guides Race. Athletic sports enthusiasts gather, their competitive spirits ignited as they push themselves to new limits. Among them, we spot a determined runner wearing a jersey adorned with the iconic Howe logo. Meanwhile, at Brooklands, The Tout captures amusing caricatures of spectators enjoying thrilling races. Drivers and personalities come alive on paper as they navigate hairpin turns in the Five Hundred Miles Race of 1929. The excitement is palpable; cheers fill the air. In 1931, All Aboard for Brooklands. The Tout's lens transports us to an era where families eagerly board vintage trains bound for this legendary racing circuit. Excitement builds as anticipation fills every carriage; it's an adventure awaiting discovery. A different kind of spectacle unfolds in London Docks - wild animals being shipped across continents. Majestic creatures find themselves confined within wooden crates while humans marvel at their exotic beauty from afar. An extraordinary sight indeed. Venturing further north, Maes-Howe reveals its ancient secrets within its mystical interior walls. Step inside this Neolithic tomb and be transported back thousands of years – a testament to human ingenuity and architectural prowess. Countess Howe Dog graces our vision next – regal yet playful with eyes that mirror loyalty beyond measure. This beloved companion embodies grace and devotion; truly man's best friend through generations. Cycling enthusiasts rejoice as we stumble upon an American Howe bicycle dating back to 1894 – a true relic from cycling history. Its vintage charm evokes memories of simpler times when two wheels meant freedom and exploration. Finally, let us stroll down memory lane along Burnley's historic Howe Street in 1883.