Montague Collection

M. R. JAMES
MONTAGUE RHODES JAMES Biblical scholar, and author of arguably the finest ghost stories ever written

The Salvation Army Riots at Worthing, Sussex
These images show the Skeleton Army, opponents of the Salvation Army organised by those interested in Sunday drinking, rioting against one of the Salvation Armys religious Sunday processions

Sheet Music Suffragettes Humorous One or Two Step. Written by Montague Ewing, cover illustration by Reginald Rigby with suffragettes in the colours, one holding a hammer

Extension of the British Museum, London
Extension of the British Museum in London: the new King Edward VII Galleries. A birds eye view showing the new section of the building. Date: 1914

People sitting on street, Whitechapel, East London
Locals sitting out on the street or chatting with their neighbours. The location is probably at the corner of Old Montague Street and Dunk Street in the Whitechapel area of East London

Trenchard, Hugh Montague Boom, pilot and Father of RFC and RAF

Montague Earl Lindsey
MONTAGUE BERTIE, second earl LINDSEY Scottish military commander Date: 1608 - 1666

Ms Napier (bearded) besides F Edge in the four cylinder Napier racing car Date: 1902

Canada, Prince Edward Island, Montague, town harbor, dawn

Montagues & Capulets Fight In Romeo And Juliet
Members of the Montague and Capulet clans battle with swords in an illustrated scene from the William Shakespeare play, Romeo and Juliet. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Montague - Lord Montague

The Parade Of The Home Guard
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for The Parade of The Home Guard, by Montague Ewing, of the Home Guard. Date: circa 1940s

Lady Hulton
A portrait painting of Lady Hulton, a young woman wearing a lime green dress under a brown fur wrap and a number of pearl necklaces

Kit
A portrait painting of Kit, a young girl with blushing cheeks, wearing a black hat and a large woollen coat with blue trims. Date: circa 1922

Kit
A portrait oil painting of a young girl named kit, wearing an oversized white cardigan and black hat, she is sat on some rocks outside. She is one of the artist's daughters. Date: circa 1921

Mrs. Ruby Melvill
A portrait oil painting of Mrs. Ruby Melville, a young woman fashionably coiffured, wearing a green dress, with her hands placed on her hips, she is glancing to the left. Date: circa 1920

The Italian Major
A portrait oil painting of Italian Major, Sir Filippo de Filippi, who regularly gave lectures on the sanitary conditions in the Italian Army

A British Airman
A portrait oil painting of a British military airman, identified as Lieut. Reginald Theodore Carlos Hoidge, a Canadian First World War flying ace, credited with 28 victories

Resting On The Rocks
A group portrait sketch of a man who is relaxed, laid on his back with spread limbs over a rock, with two women sat in the foreground in the countryside. Date: circa 1916

Kit
A portrait illustration showing a young girl named Kit, standing proudly with folded arms and wide set feet, wearing a dressing gown and striped pyjamas. Date: circa 1916

Sitting On The Rocks
An illustration portraying a long haired girl, with her head looking down as she sits on some large rocks by the ocean, with a relaxed or negative demeanour. Date: circa 1916

On The Cliffs
A landscape painting which portrays a young girl wearing a hat with a pink bow ribbon, sitting casually on the cliffs by the sea, a lighthouse stands in the distance on the point. Date: circa 1915

The Pug Hole
This pencil drawing shows an area named The Pug Hole, in South Australia, featuring a low pit, with ladders leading to an elevated ramshackle group of buildings. Date: circa 1925

The Blue Hat - Mrs. J. M. Hone
A portrait oil painting of Mrs. J. M. Hone, modelling in an angler's outfit, and a blue hat, with black feathers. Date: circa 1912

A Chinese Shawl
This oil painting portrays a woman, seated, wearing a Chinese shawl with her hands folded. A patterned fabric makes up the background. Date: circa 1923

The Daughter of the House
A portrait painting showing a comfortable looking girl, wearing a blue neck garment, holding some fruit in her right hand, while reading a book. A pink bird resides in the cage next to he. Date: 1879

Sir William Orpen, R. A
A self portrait oil painting of Sir William Newenham Montague Orpen, R.A. British war artist, wearing a helmet and military coat. Date: circa 1919

Montague Colliery rescue workers
At the Montague Colliery, Scotswood, near Newcastle on Tyne, members of the rescue brigade check their apparatus before descending the flooded mine

Compton Mackenzie, novelist and nationalist
Compton Mackenzie (Sir Edward Montague Compton Mackenzie, 1883-1972), English-born Scottish novelist and nationalist. Aside from his writing he also worked as an actor

Lord Capulet supports his dying son Tybalt after he was wounded by Romeo (chromolitho)
2783010 Lord Capulet supports his dying son Tybalt after he was wounded by Romeo (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tybalt is fatally wounded by Romeo, illustration from Romeo and Juliet, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare
KW469551 Tybalt is fatally wounded by Romeo, illustration from Romeo and Juliet, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890 (litho) by English School

Romeo and Juliet, Act V Scene 3, illustration from Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb, 1905 (colour litho)
STC308588 Romeo and Juliet, Act V Scene 3, illustration from Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb, 1905 (colour litho) by Price

The Death of Romeo and Juliet, final scene of the play by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) (litho)
CHT167941 The Death of Romeo and Juliet, final scene of the play by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) (litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

Romeo and Juliet in the balcony scene, c. 1920 (colour litho)
CHT289105 Romeo and Juliet in the balcony scene, c.1920 (colour litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info)

L. Montague Hall Race Horse Trainer 19 April 1996 Date: 19 April 1996

Romeo & Juliet (chromolitho)
3643399 Romeo & Juliet (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romeo & Juliet. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

General Henry Robinson-Montague, 6th Baron Rokeby
Vintage 19th century photograph: General Henry Robinson-Montague, 6th Baron Rokeby, GCB (2 February 1798 - 25 May 1883) was a senior British Army officer of the 19th century

Montagu House, c. 1700 (pen and ink)
3038357 Montagu House, c.1700 (pen and ink) by Gasselin, Noel (fl.1677); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montagu House (later the British Museum) as rebuilt in1685-6 after a fire

Photograph of Montague Inn, Wincanton, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Montague Hotel, Worthing, Sussex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Field of Forty Footsteps
A view of The Field of the Forty Footsteps in 1830. It was was part of meadow lands at the back of the British Museum, once known as the Long Fields, then Southampton Fields

Study for Romeo and Juliet, The Last Scene, 1848 (pencil on paper)
BIR108319 Study for Romeo and Juliet, The Last Scene, 1848 (pencil on paper) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; eBirmingham Museums Trust; English

The Death of Romeo (chromolitho)
EDI187978 The Death of Romeo (chromolitho) by Deveria, Achille (1800-57) and Boulanger, Louis (1800-67); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Scene from Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet (Act V, Scene 3) (litho)
5996171 Scene from Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet (Act V, Scene 3) (litho) by Piloty, Ferdinand the Elder (1786-1844); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet (Act V)

Joke money, Five Halfpence, Fort Montague Bank
Joke money banknote for five halfpence, Fort Montague Bank. 1827

The Mayflower II mid-Atlantic
The Mayflower II sailing across the Atlantic Ocean in 1957. The ship was designed by American naval architect William Baker and was a painstakingly researched

Edward Montagu, Lord Kimbolton
Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester, Lord Kimbolton (1602-1671), commander of Parliamentary forces during the English Civil War. 17th century

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"Montague: A Tapestry of Remarkable Tales and Characters" Step into the world of Montague, a name that resonates with history and intrigue. From The Salvation Army Riots at Worthing, Sussex to the Sheet Music Suffragettes Humorous One or Two Step, this captivating caption takes you on a journey through time. Hugh Montague Boom, pilot and Father of R Trenchard, stands as a symbol of bravery and innovation. His legacy soars high above the clouds. Meanwhile, Montague Earl Lindsey's enigmatic presence adds an air of mystery to our narrative. M. R. JAMES weaves his chilling tales in dark corners while Ms Napier (bearded) beside F Edge challenges societal norms with her unconventional appearance. These individuals embody the spirit of defiance against conformity. But it is Lord Montague who steals the spotlight with his regal demeanor and commanding presence. As he parades alongside The Home Guard, their united strength becomes palpable. Lady Hulton graces our story with elegance and grace; her influence extends far beyond mere appearances. And let us not forget Kit - twice mentioned - whose significance remains shrouded in secrecy. Finally, Mrs. Ruby Melvill emerges as a force to be reckoned with - her determination unmatched by any obstacle she faces. In this 150-word caption about "Montague, " we glimpse into a tapestry woven from extraordinary lives intertwined by fate or chance. Each thread represents resilience, rebellion, nobility, creativity – all coming together to create an intricate masterpiece that leaves us yearning for more stories untold within the name "Montague.