Jul21 Collection

ILN front cover, 12 July 1862 - Alice & Louis Hesse
Front cover of The Illustrated London News for 12th July 1862, featuring St. Clare on the Isle of Wight. St Clare, near Ryde on the Isle of Wight, the family seat of the Vernon-Harcourt family

Revellers in pierrot costumes at the Chelsea Arts Club Dazzle Ball held at the Albert Hall in March 1919. The theme was inspired by the technique of dazzle painting

Front cover of The Illustrated London News, 6 February 1926, featuring the gold mask of Egyptian pharoah, Tutankhamen. Date: 1926

Mac Beardall, Doug Frazer and Dennis Wright dressed as skin-clad savages in the aftermath of the H-bomb on the Westminster College float at a procession of London students in aid of the National

Sir John and Lady Lavery at the exhibition of their pictures at the Alpine Club Galleries in 1921. Sir John is busy varnishing one of his canvases. Date: 1921

Advert for Xmas presents in solid silver at the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company, 112 Regent Street, London. Four solid silver owl menu holders; salt cellars and spoons, two muffineers

The equestrian group at the Circus Ball, Grosvenor House, 1933. From left, Nancy Mitford, Cecil Beaton, Lady Castlerosse and Viscountess Weymouth. Date: 1933

Lady Morvyth Bensen and Mr Valentine Whitaker dressed up as Ford Madox Browns painting, The Last of England, for the Empire Day Ball held at the May Fair Hotel on 24 May 1928. Date: 1928

A royal programme signed by performers and management at the London Hippodromes Warriors Day charity performance attended by the Prince of Wales

Raine McCorquodale at the Vacani matinee at the Hippodrome
Raine McCorquodale, daughter of the novelist, Barbara Cartland, performing as a canary in the charity matinee held by pupils of Madame Vacanis dancing school at the London Hippodrome in June 1937

Marie Jacqueline Hope-Nicholson and Joyce Howard performing in the charity matinee put on by pupils of Madame Vacanis dancing school at the London Hippodrome in aid of the childrens ward of the South

Father Christmas a peace-maker: "Come, come Russ! You are a Christian
Father Christmas a peace-maker: " Come, come Russ! You are a Christian, set a good example to the Turk!" Comment on Nicolas I of Russias aggression in the Crimean War against the Ottoman

Disadvantages of a short cut. "I have kept my dear Amelia waiting a deuced long time
Disadvantages of a short cut. " I have kept my dear Amelia waiting a deuced long time! - but this short cut will soon bring me to her enchanting presence;

Night scene outside the Hippodrome entrance
A night scene outside the front entrance of the London Hippodrome during the run of Julian Wylies revue, Round in 50, starring George Robey. Date: 1922

Snowballs! How to settle the Eastern Question. It is suggested that the conflict in the Crimea between the Russians and the British, French and Ottoman Empire be settled by a huge snowball fight

The coffee-stall presided over by an artist barman : Miss Elsa Lanchester and Mr John Armstrong at the Select Evenings club, 1924, a club and cabaret show in Bloomsbury, London

Page from The Sketch, 5th October 1927: The presiding genius at the new Seven Dials Cave of Harmony. Miss Elsa Lanchester and her expressive hands. Date: 1927

Gladys Callow, the woman with a way with her pictured with various animals at London Zoo. Date: 1923

Page from The Bystander reporting on the nature documentaries made by Strand Films under the supervision of Julian Huxley. The Birth of the Year followed animals in their early years. Date: 1938

George Robey and Clarice Mayne as Dame Trot and Jack in the 1921-2 pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk at the London Hippodrome. Inset picture shows child actor, Kiddy Kennedy. Date: 1921

People of Panto-land, Jack & the Beanstalk at Hippodrome
Page from The Sketch featuring photographs of the pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk at the London Hippodrome, 1921-2, featuring George Robey as Dame Trot

Caricature of (Sir) Edward Moss, chairman of Moss Empires and the man behind the London Hippodrome, talking to his stage director Frank Parker

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"jul21: A Glimpse into the Extravagant World of London's Social Scene" Step back in time to July 1862, as The Illustrated London News front cover showcases Alice and Louis Hesse, capturing their elegance and grace. Fast forward to a dazzling night at the Chelsea Arts Club Dazzle Ball held at the Albert. Revellers adorned in pierrot costumes create an enchanting atmosphere that lingers in memory. The year is now 1926, and The Illustrated London News once again graces its front cover with captivating imagery. This time, Mac Beardall, Doug Frazer, and Dennis Wright mesmerize as skin-clad savages, pushing boundaries of artistic expression. Sir John and Lady Lavery take center stage at the Alpine Club Galleries exhibition of their pictures. Their talent shines through each brushstroke displayed for all to admire. As Christmas approaches, an advert entices with promises of exquisite Xmas presents in solid silver from Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company. A touch of luxury awaits those seeking timeless gifts. 1933 brings us to the Circus Ball at Grosvenor House where an equestrian group steals the show with their awe-inspiring performance. Graceful horses dance alongside skilled riders under a starlit sky. Lady Morvyth Bensen and Mr Valentine Whitaker transport themselves into Ford Madox Brown's painting, embodying its essence with every detail meticulously recreated - a living work of art. A royal programme signed by performers and management takes us behind-the-scenes at London Hippodrome's Warriors show. It serves as a cherished memento from an unforgettable evening filled with grandeur. Raine McCorquodale captivates audiences during Vacani matinee at the Hippodrome - her talent radiating through every step she takes on stage; a true embodiment of passion for dance.