John Wright Collection

Rangers: Champions Triumphant Homecoming - The Treble Victory Returns to Ibrox (31/05/03)
Rangers arrive back at Ibrox after winning the Treble. 31/05/03

Jan van Goyen, His Wife and Child, 1771. Creator: John Wright
Jan van Goyen, His Wife and Child, 1771

Isabella of France (1295-1358), queen consort of King Edward II, 1851. Artist: H Austin
Isabella of France (1295-1358), queen consort of King Edward II, 1851. From Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria

Eleanor of Castile (1244-1290), queen consort of King Edward I, 1851. Artist: WH Egleton
Eleanor of Castile (1244-1290), queen consort of King Edward I, 1851. From Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria

John Wright, one of the conspiritors in the Gunpowder Plot (engraving)
609105 John Wright, one of the conspiritors in the Gunpowder Plot (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Wright)

The Gunpowder Plot Conspirators, after a 1606 engraving (engraving)
489349 The Gunpowder Plot Conspirators, after a 1606 engraving (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gunpowder Plot)

Conspirators in the Gun Powder Plot, 1794 (engraving)
2563369 Conspirators in the Gun Powder Plot, 1794 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Published 1st October 1794 by Herbert P)

The Gunpowder Plot Conspirators, after a 1606 engraving (litho)
489348 The Gunpowder Plot Conspirators, after a 1606 engraving (litho) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gunpowder Plot)

Scene from "My Aunt Margarets Mirror"(Keepsake Story by Sir Walter Scott), ca
Scene from " My Aunt Margarets Mirror" (Keepsake Story by Sir Walter Scott), ca. 1828

John Wright (Vincent) 1949 1000 Clubman TT

Portrait of Arthur Wellesley, later 1st Duke of Wellington, c. 1806-1807. Creator
Portrait of Arthur Wellesley, later 1st Duke of Wellington, c. 1806-1807

Valentines Day, mid 19th century. Creator: J Brain
Valentines Day, mid 19th century. A young man is revealed behind a curtain, reading a letter, while his sisters giggle and point

The Right Honourable Lord Granville Leveson Gower, 1813. Creator: John Samuel Agar
The Right Honourable Lord Granville Leveson Gower, 1813. Portrait of British statesman and diplomat Granville Leveson-Gower, 1st Earl Granville (1773-1846). From an original Picture by T

A Performance at a Country Barn Theatre, c1780s, (1948). Creator: WR Pyne
A Performance at a Country Barn Theatre, c1780s, (1948). From " The British Theatre", by Bernard Miles. [Collins, London, 1948]

Guy Fawkes and the Conspirators, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
Guy Fawkes and the Conspirators, (c1872). The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 was a failed assassination attempt against King James I

Disturbed: A Plover Rising from Its Nest, 1879, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
Disturbed: A Plover Rising from Its Nest, 1879, (c1902). After a painting in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. A bird is startled and breaks cover in the early spring twilight

CM23 1087 John Wright, Caterham Supersport
John Wright, Caterham Supersport, Gold Arts Magnificent Sevens, Snetterton Motor racing circuit, Snetterton, Norfolk, England, Saturday 7th April 2018

The Gunpowder Plot Conspirators, 1605, (1904). Artist: Crispijn de Passe I
The Gunpowder Plot Conspirators, 1605, (1904). From James I. and VI, by T. F. Henderson. [Goupil & Co. Paris, Edinburgh, New York, London, 1904]

Jane Seymour (1509-1537), the third wife of King Henry VIII, 1851. Artist: B Eyles
Jane Seymour (1509-1537), the third wife of King Henry VIII, 1851. From Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria

Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach (1683-1737), queen consort of King George II, 1851. Artist: John Brown
Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach (1683-1737), queen consort of King George II, 1851. From Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria

Catherine Parr (1512-1548), the sixth wife of King Henry VIII, 1851. Artist: WH Mote
Catherine Parr (1512-1548), the sixth wife of King Henry VIII, 1851. From Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria

Elizabeth Woodville (1437-1492), queen consort of King Edward IV, 1851. Artist: H Austin
Elizabeth Woodville (1437-1492), queen consort of King Edward IV, 1851. From Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria

Eleanor of Provence (c1223-1291), Queen consort of King Henry III, 19th century. Artist: B Eyles
Eleanor of Provence (c1223-1291), Queen consort of King Henry III, 19th century. Eleanor and Henry were married on January 14, 1236

The Gunpowder Plotters, early 17th century, (1910). The conspirators, from a picture painted in 1606: Robert Winter, Christopher Wright, John Wright, Thomas Percy, Guy Fawkes, Robert Catesby

Lord Kelvins transatlantic telegraph, 1877. Artist: John Wright Oakes
Lord Kelvins transatlantic telegraph, 1877. William Thomsons (Lord Kelvin) (1824-1907) receiving apparatus used at Brest, France, including his mirror galvanometer (left)

Harlech Castle, 19th century. Artist: John Wright Oakes
Harlech Castle, 19th century. The construction of Harlech Castle, on a cliff overlooking Cardigan Bay in Wales, was begun by the English king Edward I in 1283

Portrait Arthur Wellesley later 1st Duke Wellington
Portrait of Arthur Wellesley, later 1st Duke of Wellington, c. 1806-1807. Attributed to John Wright (British, 1745-1820). watercolor on ivory in a gilt wood frame; framed

The Gunpowder Plotters. From Left To Right: Thomas Bates, Robert Winter, Christopher Wright, John Wright, Thomas Percy, Guido Or Guy Fawkes, Robert Catesby And Thomas Winter

John Wright (BSA) 1951 Senior Clubman TT
John Wright (BSA) leaves Governors Bridge; 1951 Senior Clubman TT

John Wright (BSA) 1953 Senior Clubman TT
Wirral 100 club member John Wright (BSA) at Union Mills, 1953 Senior Clubman TT

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"John Wright: A Name Woven Through History" From the triumph of Rangers arriving back at Ibrox after their Treble win on May 31, 2003, to the captivating portraits of Isabella of France and Eleanor of Castile in the 19th century, history has witnessed many John Wrights leaving their mark. In a different realm altogether, there was John Wright (Vincent), who etched his name into motorcycle racing history with his remarkable achievement in the 1949 Clubman TT. His daring spirit and skill on two wheels will forever be celebrated. However, not all John Wrights found themselves praised for their actions. The infamous Gunpowder Plot Conspirators come to mind - those individuals who plotted against King James I in 1606. Among them was a certain John Wright whose involvement is captured vividly in engravings that have survived through time. Speaking of which, another engraving from 1794 depicts yet again the conspirators behind this audacious plot. Their names may be tarnished by infamy, but they remain an indelible part of our collective memory. Shifting gears once more, we find ourselves immersed in literature as we encounter a scene from "My Aunt Margaret's Mirror, " a keepsake story penned by Sir Walter Scott. It seems that even within fictional narratives, there exists room for a character named John Wright to leave an impression. And finally, let us not forget Arthur Wellesley - later known as the esteemed Duke of Wellington - portrayed magnificently in a portrait dating back to around 1806-1807. This distinguished figure played an instrumental role during pivotal moments in European history and serves as another testament to the significance carried by those bearing the name John Wright. Through victories on football fields or racetracks and even within tales both real and imagined; whether associated with royalty or rebellion; one thing remains clear.