Manager Collection (page 8)

Front of the Old Theatre, Drury Lane, 1794
6340503 Front of the Old Theatre, Drury Lane, 1794 by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info.: Front of the Old Theatre, Drury Lane, 1794. Facade built by the actor and manager David Garrick)

Henry Deacon (b / w photo)
3649861 Henry Deacon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Deacon. Illustration for A History of the Chemical Industry in Widnes by D W F Hardie)

John Brock (b / w photo)
3649847 John Brock (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Brock. Illustration for A History of the Chemical Industry in Widnes by D W F Hardie)

John Bannister, English actor, comedian and theatre manager (engraving)
5233729 John Bannister, English actor, comedian and theatre manager (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Bannister, English actor)

The New Holborn Restaurant (engraving)
6016515 The New Holborn Restaurant (engraving) by Morehen, Horace (b.c.1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Holborn Restaurant)

Punch cartoon: The British Brigands Bank - corruption in banking and the collapse of the Royal British Bank (engraving)
6034712 Punch cartoon: The British Brigands Bank - corruption in banking and the collapse of the Royal British Bank (engraving) by Leech

The Spanish-American War, Patriotic Fervour in New York (litho)
1039535 The Spanish-American War, Patriotic Fervour in New York (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish-American War)

Sketches of Life on an Estancia in the Argentine Republic (engraving)
1036466 Sketches of Life on an Estancia in the Argentine Republic (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The late M Denfert-Rochereau, Manager of the Comptoir d Escompte, Paris (engraving)
1626331 The late M Denfert-Rochereau, Manager of the Comptoir d Escompte, Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late M Denfert-Rochereau)

The Australian Cricketers now on a Visit to England (engraving)
1045523 The Australian Cricketers now on a Visit to England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Australian Cricketers now on a Visit to England)

The Acting Manager, Mrs D Oyly Carte, 1884 (etching)
1067484 The Acting Manager, Mrs D Oyly Carte, 1884 (etching) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 22.9x22.5 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Melopoyn a distressed poet and the Manager (engraving)
812906 Melopoyn a distressed poet and the Manager (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lewis Waller in La Tosca and in The Wifes Secret
Lewis Waller, English actor and theatre manager, as Cavaradossi in La Tosca, and as Lord Arden in The Wifes Secret Date: 1890s

Scott Russell as Bertuccio in Mirette
Scott Russell, English singer, actor and theatre manager, as Bertuccio in Mirette, comic opera by Messager Date: 1890s

Herbert Beerbohm Tree, a Reminiscence of Hypatia Date: 1890s

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

Comic postcard, Man and woman in office Date: 20th century

Sir Henry Irving advertising De Reszke Cigarettes Date: 1906

J L Toole, English comic actor, manager and producer Date: 1890s

Comic postcard, Different interpretations of business Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man interviews woman in office Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman complains to hotel manager Date: 20th century

Ally Sloper Award of Merit, mock certificate made out to Joseph Hurst, Box Office Manager at the Lyceum Theatre, London. Date: 1894

Comic postcard, Dissatisfied hotel guest asking for the manager Date: 20th century

Sir John Martin-Harvey as Joseph Lesurques
Sir John Martin-Harvey (1863-1944), Actor and theatre manager

The Australian Cricket Team (b / w photo)
1605338 The Australian Cricket Team (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Australian Cricket Team)

Artist: "And I suppose you d like some artistic lettering on it
Artist: " And I suppose you d like some artistic lettering on it?" Business Manager & Philistone: " No, legible please." A commercial artist visits the office of a client

The Australian Cricketers (engraving)
1595280 The Australian Cricketers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Australian Cricketers. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 May 1888)

Samuel Foote (1720-1777), a British dramatist, actor and theatre manager from Cornwall. He was known for his comedic acting and writing

Statue of King James II of England in costume as a Roman emperor, Jacobus Seundus, designed by Grinlin Gibbons, in the Privy Gardens

Frank Parker & Frank Allen of the London Hippodrome
Frank Allen, manager and then managing director of the London Hippodrome, and partner in Moss Empires Ltd. at the wheel of his twelve horse-power Eagle car

Frank Parker, stage director at London Hippodrome
Frank Parker, , stage director at the London HIppodrome where he was the brains behind the theatres incredible water spectacles, plunging elephants, diving cyclists, snowstorms

The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Unjust Steward (chromolitho)
6001779 The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Unjust Steward (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parables of Christ)

Lena Ashwell, British actress and theatre manager
Lena Ashwell, British actress, producer and theatre manager. 1903

George Alexander, English actor and theatre manager
George Alexander, English actor, producer and theatre manager. 1904

Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree, actor and theatre manager
Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree, English actor and theatre manager. 1904

Machnow eating breakfast at the London Hippodrome
Feodor Machnow, the Russian giant, pictured next to his manager and (possibly) members of the staff at the London Hippodrome, eating breakfast during his time performing there

Cinderella at the London Hippodrome, 1900-01
Illustration summarising the delights of the newly-opened London Hippodromes first annual pantomime - Cinderella - which the management claimed was the most expensive ever to be staged

Harold Barrett, Stage Manager, Royal Opera House, London
Harold Barrett (formerly an actor), Stage Manager, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London

Marriage of Harold Barrett and Maudie
Marriage of Harold Barrett (formerly an actor), Stage Manager at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, and ballerina Maudie. circa 1930s

Portrait, manager of the South London Theatre, London
Cartoon portrait, manager of the South London Theatre, London. 1880s

Cartoon portrait, Sir Squire Bancroft, actor-manager
Cartoon portrait, Sir Squire Bancroft (1841-1926), English actor-manager. 1880s

Cartoon, Another Juliet. Trixie Southbank, who is tired of being an extra and wants to play Juliet, asks John Hollingshead (1827-1904), manager of the Gaiety Theatre, for a matinee slot

Portrait, manager of The Queens Theatre, London
Cartoon portrait, manager of The Queens Theatre, London. 1880s

Portrait, manager of the Middlesex Music Hall, London
Cartoon portrait, manager of the Middlesex Music Hall in Drury Lane, London. 1880s

Cartoon, manager of the Cambridge Theatre, London
Cartoon portrait, manager of the Cambridge Theatre, London. 1880s

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"Capturing the Essence of a Manager: A Journey Through Time and Achievements" Step into the world of managers, where leadership and strategy intertwine to shape history. From the iconic World Cup 1966 front cover to the signed postcard from British boxer Freddie Mills in 1941, these artifacts offer glimpses into the lives of remarkable individuals who have left an indelible mark on their respective fields. In a group photo, we see the Millwall Athletic football team proudly standing together, united by their shared passion for the game. Their camaraderie is mirrored in another snapshot featuring Queen of the South FC football team from 1934-1935, reminding us that success often stems from teamwork. A sketch map of Hook in Pembrokeshire, South Wales serves as a reminder that they are not confined to sports alone. They navigate uncharted territories with precision and foresight, just like Don Revie did with his successful Leeds United team. His partnership with skipper paved their way to greatness. Steve Bloomer's name resonates through English football history as both player and manager. His legacy inspires future generations to strive for excellence on and off the field. Venturing beyond borders, we find ourselves in Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey - home to a large fig factory. Here lies evidence that managerial skills transcend industries; they adapt and thrive wherever they are applied. The past echoes through time as we encounter Gladstone and Disraeli's political rivalry in 1874 - two formidable figures whose management prowess shaped nations. Accrington Stanley FC football team from 1936 reminds us that even smaller clubs can harbor great ambition under visionary leaders who nurture talent against all odds. Finally, London Life's front cover from 1966 encapsulates how managers become symbols of inspiration for countless individuals worldwide - guiding them towards triumphs yet unseen. These diverse hints paint a vivid picture of what it means to be a manager.