Macdonald Collection

A map of the Colne Valley Cloth District
Pictorial map of the Colne Valley Cloth District in Yorkshire, drawn by the poster artist and designer Leslie MacDonald Gill the year before his death, in 1946

Defenders of the Empire - British Army, Navy and Airforce with the King at the fore. Date: 1924

The Men of the 1924 Everest Expedition
Photograph showing the 1924 Everest Expedition team in their camp. Those pictured are back row, left to right: Irvine, Mallory, Norton, Odell and MacDonald

Charles and Flora McDonald
Prince Charles Edward Stuart bids farewell to Flora MacDonald who aided his escape

Sri Lanka - Ceylon. Her tea and other industries
A larger version of this uncommon pictorial poster map was originally published by the Ceylon Tea Propaganda Board in 1933

Defenders of the Empire - British Military Might
Defenders of the Empire - an allegory: King Edward VII stands surrounded by his loyal and devoted military. Image produced by Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd

Tattooed masterpiece by Mr. Sutherland Macdonald of Jermyn S
A battle royal in mid-air: a tattooed masterpiece by Mr. Sutherland Macdonald of Hamman Studio, Jermyn Street, London. Date: 1897

Flora MacDonald, Scottish Jacobite heroine, friend and helper of Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie)

Clan Macdonald
Clan MACDONALD OF THE ISLES clad in a coat of chain-mail, the chieftain with an angry look gives orders for some miscreant to be punished

Hector Macdonald
Sir HECTOR MACDONALD British military, notably in South Africa

Flora / Charles Escape
Flora MacDonald aids the escape of the Young Pretender, Charles Edward Stuart, after the defeat at Culloden. Date: 1746

GEORGE MACDONALD (1824-1905). Scottish novelist and poet

Hector Macdonald
Sir HECTOR MACDONALD British military, notably in South Africa

Nothing to Wear by A. K. Macdonald
The Universal Cry - a situation that many women can identify with, nothing to wear. A young woman in her underwear becomes increasingly frustrated as she tries to find an outfit in the morning

Woman Fencing 1930
Eleanor Macdonald, the only woman to whom the degree of Maitre d Armes de l Academie d Epee de Paris has been awarded, shows us how attractive breeches can be

Major-General Hector A. Macdonald, C. B. 1900. Creator: Heath
Major-General Hector A. Macdonald, C.B. 1900. Hector MacDonald (1853- 1903) also known as Fighting Mac, served as as subaltern in the First Boer War

Woodcarvers Shop - Woolmer Green, Hertfordshire
Harry Macdonalds Woodcarvers Shop - Woolmer Green, Knebworth, Hertfordshire. Harry MacDonald (a Yorkshireman) came south and brought this cottage for 1, 000 in 1937

The Garden Model Village - Woodcarvers Shop - Woolmer Green
Harry Macdonalds Model Village in the Garden of his Woodcarvers Shop - Woolmer Green, Knebworth, Hertfordshire. Harry MacDonald (a Yorkshireman) came south and brought this cottage for 1

MacDonald of Clanranald tartan. circa 1846

Catherine the Great (1729-1796), Empress of Russia, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonald
Catherine the Great (1729-1796), Empress of Russia. Portrait of Catherine II (1729-1796) who came to the throne in 1762. A German princess

Ramsay MacDonald leaping into the limelight
Ramsay MacDonald (1866-1937) British Labour politician, leaping into the limelight over the backs of Bonar Law (Conservative) and Lloyd George (Liberal) when he won the General Election in 1922

Susan Lawrence (1871-1947), British Labour (socialist) politician. One of the early female Members of Parliament, she was elected in 1923-1924 and 1926-1931

SOCCER: CUP WINNERS CUP. Scottish soccer player Willie Johnston of the Rangers FC scores a goal against the Moscow Dynamo as teammate Alex MacDonald looks on, during the Cup Winners Cup, 24 May 1972

The Old Time Sportsman by A. K. Macdonald
A double page spread of vignettes showing an early 19th century gentleman indulging in some winter sport, shooting anything that moves with his muzzle loading gun. Date: 1930

The Labour Party Cabinet under Ramsay MacDonald
The Labour Party Cabinet under Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald Date: 1929

FLORA MACDONALD (1722-1790). Scottish Jacobite heroine. Oil on canvas, 1747, by Richard Wilson

Inverness, Scotland - The Cathedral from Castle Hill
Inverness, Scotland - View of the Cathedral from Castle Hill with the Statue of Flora MacDonald (left). I don t give the statue much of a chance if there ever were to be a malfunction with that

Harry Tate / Vfair 1912
HARRY TATE (Ronald Macdonald Hutchison) English music hall comedian, best known for sketches on golfing, motoring and fishing

James Ramsay MacDonald, 1866 - 1937. British politician and first ever Labour Prime Minister
3058457 James Ramsay MacDonald, 1866 - 1937. British politician and first ever Labour Prime Minister. Seen here with his daughter in 1924

George Best and his girlfriend Angela Macdonald - James pictured at the London home of George Best. Angela later married George to become Angie Best

Valeria Messalina (c. 1720-48), third wife of Roman Emperor Claudius, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonald
Valeria Messalina (c1720-48) the third wife of the Roman Emperor Claudius. Valeria Messalina (Messallina), (c17/20- 48) was the third wife of the Roman Emperor Claudius

Portrait of a man tattooed by Sutherland MacDonald, 1897 (photo)
3557558 Portrait of a man tattooed by Sutherland MacDonald, 1897 (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Flora Rankin, Irene MacDonald, and Mary Josephine MacDonald at Elm Lodge, July 1863. Irene and Mary MacDonald were the children of Scottish novelist and poet George MacDonald

Mary MacDonald outside her crofters cottage, Outer Hebrides
Portrait of Miss Mary MacDonald, a very old lady - now deceased - outside her thatched crofters cottage, or Black House, Outer Hebrides. Scotland. See also PD000264 - ME No. 12445824 Date: circa 1986

Thornton and MacDonald released after the Metro-Vickers Affair, 1933, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Thornton and MacDonald released after the Metro-Vickers Affair, 1933, (1935). L.C. Thornton and W.L. MacDonald arrive back in England after an international crisis

The cabinet of Ramsay MacDonald, 1931, (1935). Creator: Unknown
The cabinet of Ramsay MacDonald, 1931, (1935). British politicians in the newly formed National Government which contained members of the Conservative Party, Liberals

Chas. Edward (The Pretender) And Flora Macdonald, (mid 19th century). Creator: J Rogers
Chas. Edward (The Pretender) And Flora Macdonald, (mid 19th century). Flora MacDonald (1722-1790) helped the Jacobite pretender Charles Edward Stuart ( Bonnie Prince Charlie)

Fall / Welsh Corgi / 1950
WITHYBROOK ROUSER Sitting with a wooden dumbell in its mouth. Owner: MacDonald Date: 1950

Fall / Welsh Corgi / 1948
CHAMPION WITHYBROOK BROCK Owner: MacDonald Date: 1948

Prince Charlies Farewell to Flora MacDonald, 1746 (1905). Flora MacDonald helped the Jacobite pretender Charles Edward Stuart to escape after his defeat by the English at the Battle of Culloden

Queen Guinevere consort of King Arthur, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonald
Queen Guinevere consort of King Arthur. Guinevere is the Queen consort of King Arthur in the Arthurian Legend. From an original drawing by A. K. Macdonald

Colonel Albino Jara, Paraguayan soldier and politician, 1911. Jara (1877-1912) became provisional President of Paraguay in January 1911 after he led a military coup against the government of Manuel

Love Game
The Umpire's Decision - A Love Game'. Young man and woman embrace across the net. Artist: AK Macdonald. Date: circa 1902

Darners, The Flora MacDonald Needle Packet

Ducks By The Sea
This illustration shows a foreground gathering of ducks in some waters beside a small island with an old, wooden boat docked to the side, a large vessel floats in the background. Date: circa 1939

A Map of New Zealand
A truly outstanding, and large scale, Empire Marketing Board poster map designed by Leslie MacDonald ('Max') Gill

Post Office Radio Telephone Services and Fisheries
A wonderful, original, poster map showing Post Office Radio Telephone Services commissioned by the General Post Office and designed by Leslie MacDonald Gill, 1935

Post Office Wireless Stations and Fisheries
A simply magnificent, large scale, poster map of Post Office Wireless Stations commissioned by the General Post Office and designed by Leslie MacDonald Gill, 1939

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MacDonald, a name that echoes through history and encompasses tales of bravery, adventure, and artistic mastery. From the Men of the 1924 Everest Expedition to the Defenders of the Empire in the British Army, Navy, and Airforce, this clan has left an indelible mark on our world. Intriguingly enough, MacDonald is not just a surname but also a tattooed masterpiece created by Mr. Sutherland Macdonald of Jermyn Street. This artwork serves as a testament to the artistry and creativity associated with this illustrious name. The Clan Macdonald stands tall among defenders of the empire - their valor unmatched as they safeguarded British military might throughout history. Their unwavering loyalty and commitment have made them an integral part of Britain's rich heritage. But it's not only men who bear this distinguished name; Flora MacDonald emerges as a Scottish Jacobite heroine whose courage knows no bounds. Alongside her counterpart Charles McDonald, she orchestrates daring escapes that defy all odds – their stories forever etched in folklore. George MacDonald adds literary brilliance to this family legacy – his novels and poetry captivating readers across generations. A true Scottish wordsmith whose works continue to inspire even today. And let us not forget Sri Lanka - Ceylon with its tea plantations and thriving industries where MacDonalds have played significant roles. Among them is Hector Macdonald who leaves an indelible mark on these lands with his contributions, and are more than just individuals; they represent resilience, honor, creativity, and determination woven into one powerful tapestry. They embody countless narratives that shape our understanding of history itself – from conquering mountains to defending nations or crafting masterpieces that transcend time. So next time you come across someone bearing this legendary name - remember their remarkable lineage filled with adventurers like Charles McDonald or heroines like Flora MacDonald who dared to challenge fate itself.