Kingsley Collection

JANE AUSTENs EMMA
Mr. Kingsley marries Emma. Text at the bottom of the image reads " The wedding was very much like other weddings"

Mary Henrietta Kingsley, traveller and writer, in her canoe on the Ogooue (Ogowe) River in Gabon, West Central Africa, in 1896

Mary Kingsley
MARY HENRIETTA KINGSLEY Traveller and writer

Kingsley / Water Babies
Tom saw the fairies carry baby & cradle gently down; another drowned baby is introduced to the world of the water babies

Water Babies / Tom / Sweep
Tom, the ragged chimney sweep at the cottage of the Irish woman

Swithland, Leicestershire, with granite and slate quarries
Sketch of the Swithland area of Leicestershire, with granite at the top of Kinchley Hill, a small quarry to the right, Buddon Wood (granite) to the right, and Charnwood Forest (slate) to the left

Eversley Rectory
Illustration of Eversley Rectory, the home of Charles Kingsley between 1844 & 1875. Artist: Sydney Carter Date: 1904

Water Babies -- two little children, a boy and a girl, in a pool of water surrounded by rocks (left), and a little boy who has turned into a merman, with a fishs tail

Tom. Water Baby. Kingsley
Tom sits upon a rock watching the moonlight on the rippling river

Kingsley Statue and Quayside, Bideford, c. 1930s
A GWR publicity view of the statue of 19th century social and work reformer, Charles Kingsley and the promenade at Bideford in Devon

Pelagia and Philammon, 1887, (c1930). Creator: Arthur Hacker
Pelagia and Philammon, 1887, (c1930). Scene from " Hypatia", a novel by Charles Kingsley: the monk Philammon finds his sister Pelagia at the point of death in the desert

Hereward The Wake At Ely, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
Hereward The Wake At Ely, 1902. Hereward the Wake, Anglo-Saxon rebel, attacking Peterborough Abbey, 1070 (early 20th century)

Port Memorial and Kingsley Statue, Bideford, North Devon - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Howard Kingsley Wood
A portrait photograph of British Conservative politician, Howard Kingsley Wood, from a catalogue for the Ideal Homes Exhibition at Olympia, 1936, an event which he opened. Date: circa 1936

Colour The Townscape Supplement
A supplement page for Colour The Townscape. The four images show how the use of colour can brighten up and rejuvenate our towns, shops include F. Kingsley, L. Chapman, Millicent, and Lillian Rose

WATER BABIES/KINGSLEY
"At last he came to the great sea-serpent himself, lying dead at the bottom." Date: First published: 1863

Before them ran a gentleman steering a pig, from The Water Babies pub. by Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press, c
3949420 Before them ran a gentleman steering a pig, from The Water Babies pub.by Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press, c.1930 (colour litho) by Jackson

The poor olf Garfowl began to cry tears of pure oil, from The Water Babies pub
3949418 The poor olf Garfowl began to cry tears of pure oil, from The Water Babies pub.by Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press, c.1930 (colour litho) by Jackson

She crammed their poor feet in the most dreadfully tight boots, and made them dance, from The Water Babies pub
3949416 She crammed their poor feet in the most dreadfully tight boots, and made them dance, from The Water Babies pub.by Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press, c.1930 (colour litho) by Jackson

Tom watched all these sweet things being given away till his mouth watered, from The Water Babies pub
3949409 Tom watched all these sweet things being given away till his mouth watered, from The Water Babies pub.by Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press, c.1930 (colour litho) by Jackson

They put him in the middle and danced around him, from The Water Babies pub
3949415 They put him in the middle and danced around him, from The Water Babies pub.by Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press, c.1930 (colour litho) by Jackson

Down to the sea, down to the sea, from The Water Babies pub. by Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press, c
3949413 Down to the sea, down to the sea, from The Water Babies pub.by Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press, c.1930 (colour litho) by Jackson, Albert Edward (1873-1952); Private Collection

Down he went like the brave little man as he was, from The Water Babies pub
3949411 Down he went like the brave little man as he was, from The Water Babies pub.by Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press, c.1930 (colour litho) by Jackson

He took up a live coal and put it to Grimes pie, from The Water Babies pub
3949421 He took up a live coal and put it to Grimes pie, from The Water Babies pub.by Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press, c.1930 (colour litho) by Jackson

All rawling and screaming at him "look ahead, only look ahead", from The Water Babies pub
3949419 All rawling and screaming at him "look ahead, only look ahead", from The Water Babies pub.by Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press, c.1930 (colour litho) by Jackson

"No, don't poke that poor crab about Tom", from The Water Babies pub
3949417 "No, don't poke that poor crab about Tom", from The Water Babies pub.by Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press, c.1930 (colour litho) by Jackson

He gave three ships out of the water, a yard high, and head over heels, from The Water Babies pub
3949414 He gave three ships out of the water, a yard high, and head over heels, from The Water Babies pub.by Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press, c.1930 (colour litho) by Jackson

When she saw Sir John she curtsied very low, from The Water Babies pub. by Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press, c
3949412 When she saw Sir John she curtsied very low, from The Water Babies pub.by Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press, c.1930 (colour litho) by Jackson

Title page, from The Water Babies pub. by Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press, c. 1930 (colour litho)
3949410 Title page, from The Water Babies pub.by Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press, c.1930 (colour litho) by Jackson, Albert Edward (1873-1952); Private Collection

Kingsley Jones Sale Sharks Director Of Rugby Toulouse V Sale Sharks, Heineken Cup, Pool 5 Stade Municipal, Toulouse, France 11 October 2009 Date: 11 October 2009

Sir Amyas Leigh (engraving)
2808090 Sir Amyas Leigh (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Amyas Leigh.); © Look and Learn

Elephant at Work
A working elephant picking up timber with his trunk. Artist: Charles Kingsley Cook Date: 1907

American Train
Two young children watching an American train go by, complete with a cow-catcher on the front of the locomotive. Artist: Charles Kingsley Cook Date: 1905

Ockham Schools, Kingsley, Hants (engraving)
6018970 Ockham Schools, Kingsley, Hants (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ockham Schools, Kingsley, Hants)

Waterbabies (w / c)
ECD71948 Waterbabies (w/c) by Caffieri, Hector (1847-1932); Elgin Court Designs Ltd. London, UK; English, out of copyright

United States Air Force - Convair F-106A Delta Dart 57-2478 of the 456th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron in the mid to late 1960s Jun 1959 - 81st F-106 produced by Convair at San Diego CA24 Jun 59 - To

First regular air mail, England to Australia 1934
First regular air mail from England to Brisbane in Australia, Sir Kingsley Wood making his speech. Leaving from Croydon, London in Imperial Airways liner. Date: 8 December 1934

Mary Kingsley
Mary Henrietta Kingsley (1862 - 1900), English traveller and writer. Date: 1897

Water Babies - Fairies
The fairies came flying in at the window & brought her such a pretty pair of wings. Date: First published: 1863

The Prettiest Doll in the World, July 5, 1870. Creator: Lewis Carroll
The Prettiest Doll in the World, July 5, 1870. The model in this photograph, Alexandra (Xie) Kitchin, posed more than fifty times over eleven years, frequently for images inspired by literature

Cheshire West and Chester WA6 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cheshire West and Chester WA6 8

Staffordshire ST10 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Staffordshire ST10 2

East Hampshire GU35 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of East Hampshire GU35 9

Charles Kingsley, Anglican priest, professor and author
Charles Kingsley (1819-1875), Anglican priest, university professor, social reformer, historian and novelist. Date: 19th century

Mary Kingsley (1862-1900), c. 1900. Private Collection

Reverend Charles Kingsley, English cleric and writer, 1875. Kingsley (1819-1875) was tha author of The Water-Babies (1863) and several historical novels, including Westward Ho

Charles Kingsley (1819-1875), English novelist, early 20th century

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"Kingsley: A Tale of Adventure and Inspiration" In the world of literature, Kingsley holds a special place. From Jane Austen's Emma to the remarkable Mary Henrietta Kingsley, this name resonates with tales of courage and exploration. Mary Kingsley, a renowned traveller and writer, captivated readers with her daring expeditions into uncharted territories. Like a modern-day pioneer, she fearlessly ventured into unknown lands, documenting her experiences for all to marvel at. But let us not forget another famous connection to the name Kingsley - "Water Babies. " This beloved children's book by Charles Kingsley took young readers on an enchanting journey through fantastical realms. Tom, the Water Baby himself, captured our hearts as he embarked on his transformative adventures alongside Sweep. Swithland in Leicestershire became synonymous with Kingsley due to its granite and slate quarries that provided inspiration for his vivid descriptions. The rugged beauty of this landscape mirrored the trials faced by Tom in his quest for redemption and self-discovery. Eversley Rectory also played a significant role in shaping Charles Kingsley's literary legacy. It was here that he penned "Water Babies, " weaving together themes of morality and imagination that continue to resonate with readers today. The legacy of both Mary Henrietta Kingsley and Charles Kingsley lives on through their works. Their stories remind us that there is always more to discover beyond our comfort zones - whether it be exploring distant lands or delving into the depths of our own souls. To honor their contributions, Bideford in North Devon erected a Port Memorial and a magnificent statue dedicated to the memory of these extraordinary individuals. These landmarks stand as testaments to their enduring impact on literature and inspire future generations to embrace adventure with open hearts. So let us celebrate all things "Kingsley" – from Jane Austen's Emma highlighting societal intricacies to Mary Henrietta Kinglsey's intrepid spirit and Charles Kingsley's enchanting Water Babies.