Nares Collection

PRINCE NARES VARARIDDHI (1855-1925). Siamese ambassador to the United Kingdom. Wood engraving, American, 1884

Review in the Tatler
A theatrical review in The Tatler of the play Roberts Wife featuring cartoons by Tom Titt of Owen Nares, Edith Evans and Robert Holmes

Sir George Nares / M Smith
SIR GEORGE STRONG NARES British naval officer and explorer

Owen Nares, English stage and film actor - he played the shell-shocked hero in Pinero's musical fable, The Enchanted Cottage Date: circa 1900

Aquascutum advertisement with Owen Nares & Isabel Jeans
Advertisement for Aquascutum Limited depicting Owen Nares, starring in Counsels Opinion at the Strand Theatre wearing an Aquascutum coat which eventually ends up on his co-star Isabel Jeans

Sybil Thorndike and Owen Nares in Double Door
Sybil Thorndike and Owen Nares in the play Double Door at the Globe Theatre, London, April 1934. 1934

Portrait of the organist and composer James Nares (1715-1783), 1795. Creator: Hardy
Portrait of the organist and composer James Nares (1715-1783), 1795. Private Collection

The cover of The Illustrated London News, 29th May 1875. Artist: WJ Palmer
The cover of The Illustrated London News, 29th May 1875. Preparing to start on a sledge journey. The British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876, led by Sir George Strong Nares

HMS Discovery and HMS Alert, British Arctic expedition, 1875. Artist: Wells
HMS Discovery and HMS Alert, British Arctic expedition, 1875. The British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876, led by Sir George Strong Nares

Sir George Strong Nares, Arctic explorer, 1878. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Sir George Strong Nares, Arctic explorer, 1878. After returning to England in 1854 from an Arctic expedition he was promoted lieutenant, served for two years in the Mediterranean

Owen Nares, English actor, 1933. Nares (1888-1943) had a long stage and film career and, for most of the 1920s, was Britains favourite matinee idol and silent film star

A Cold Reception and A Warm Welcome, 1876. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Cold Reception and A Warm Welcome, 1876. In the lefthand cartoon, the Queen of the Arctic is perched on top of the snowy peaks of the Arctic

Robert Nares 1753 To 1829 English Philologist Antiquary And Archdeacon Of Stafford Engraved Bys Freeman After J Hopner From The Book National Portrait Gallery Volume Ii Published C 1835

Tagish Lake; Carcross, Yukon Territory, Canada

The Young Fortune Tellers, by Sir Joshua Reynolds, depicting Lord Henry John Spencer (1770-1795), later a British diplomat and politician, and Lady Charlotte Spencer (later Charlotte Nares)

Canine olfactory system, artwork C018 / 0295
Canine olfactory system. Artwork showing the complicated airways inside a dogs nose that allow olfaction (its sense of smell)

The Theatre on board HMS Alert, British Arctic Expeditio
Engraving showing the theatre on board HMS Alert during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876. Plays were staged aboard the ship to keep up morale during the cold, dark winter months

Map of Smith Sound and Greenland, 1875
Engraving showing a map of Smith Sound and Greenland, as it was known in May 1875. Much of the map is erroneous or missing in detail

The Scene on the Deck of HMS Discovery at Portsmouth, 1876
Engraving showing the scene on the deck of HMS Discovery at the end of her Arctic expedition, Portsmouth, 1876. In 1875 the British Admiralty sent Captain George Nares with two ships

Nares, Sir George Strong (1831-1915). British naval officer and Arctic explorer. The crew of Discovery Alert cutting ice for the free navigation of the ship. Nineteenth-century colored engraving

Animal Defence Society
THE ANIMAL DEFENDERS At Home and Bazaar on behalf of the Animal Defence Society, at the Ritz Hotel, London. The popular actor Sir Owen Nares will hold the auction. Date: 27 November 1930

George Nares
SIR GEORGE STRONG NARES Naval explorer Date: 1831 - 1915

The House of Peril by Horace Annesley Vachel
Promotional postcard for The House of Peril by Horace Annesley Vachel from Mrs Belloc Lowndes novel The Chink in the Armour (1912). First produced at the Queens Theatre, 8th March 1919

Pleasure Cruise by Austen Allen
Promotional postcard for Pleasure Cruise by Austen Allen. First produced Apollo Theatre, 26th April 1932. Owen Nares and Madeleine Carroll are shown in the title roles. Date: 1932

Owen Nares, actor, with Yorkshire terriers
Owen Nares (1888-1943), English actor, with four Yorkshire terriers. The woman with him is possibly his sister Marie. Date: 1938

Robert Nares
ROBERT NARES Churchman, archdeacon of Stafford, philologist. with his autograph Date: 1753 - 1829

Nares, Sir George Strong (1831-1915). British naval officer and Arctic explorer
Sir George Strong Nares (1831-1915). British naval officer and Arctic explorer. The crew of Discovery Alert cutting ice for the free navigation of the ship. 19th-century colored engraving

The summer thaw around Ellesmere Island, Canada, and northwest Greenland
Satellite view showing the summer thaw around Ellesmere Island, Canada, (west) and northwest Greenland (east). As summer progression, the snow retreats from the coastlines, exposing the bare

Farewell Banquet Given to Captain Nares and his Fellow Officers by the Mayor of Portsmouth, Uk, 1875

Captain G. s. Nares, Commander of the Arctic Expedition, 1875
Captain G.s. Nares, Commander of the Arctic Expedition, 1875

Lieutenant RH Archer, naval officer on HMS Discovery during the British Arctic expedition of 1875, led by George Strong Nares. Engraving 1875

Mudskipper, two large eyes, strangely shaped mouth for catching small creatures, sucker-like pelvic fins for clinging on slippery surfaces, nares for breathing, front view of face

A Young Family waving goodbye to the British Arctic Expediti
Engraving showing a young mother and two children waving farewell to the ships of the British Arctic Expedition, as they depart

The Crew of HMS Alert Burning Guy Fawkes, November 1875
Engraving showing the crew of HMS Alert burning a Guy Fawkes, during the British Arctic Expedition, 5th November 1875. In the summer of 1875 the British Admiralty sent Captain George Nares with two

HMS Alert towing HMS Discovery through Icebergs, British
Engraving showing HMS Alert towing HMS Discovery through icebergs, with Disco Island in the background, as seen from HMS Valorous (left foreground) during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876

The Crew of the Pandora Recovering Mail from the Cairn on
Engraving showing the crew of the ship Pandora recovering mail, left by the British Arctic Expedition of 1875, from the cairn on top of Carey Island

HMS Alert in the North Atlantic, 1876
Engraving showing HMS Alert, her bow covered in ice, heading home to Great Britian at the end of the 1875-1876 Arctic Expedition

British Sailors meeting Greenland Women, Disco Island, 1875
Engraving showing the scene as the Royal Navy sailors, of the British Arctic Expedition, attempt to charm some of the female inhabitants of Greenland, 1875

Equipment used in the British Arctic Expedition, 1875-1876
Engraving showing a variety of equipment used during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876. Tents, small boats, cooking utensils and various cutting implements can be seen

Sledge Hauling, British Arctic Expedition, 1875-1876
Engraving showing a sledging party hauling their load up a steep incline to reach a depot at Cape Rawson, British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876

HMS Alert caught in ice off Cape Beechey, 1875-1876
Engraving showing HMS Alert caught in the ice, against the shore of Cape Beechey during the 1875-1876 British Arctic Expedition

The Western Sledge Party of the British Arctic Expedition, 1
Engraving showing Western sledging party setting out from HMS Alert to explore the coast of Ellesmere Island, April 1876. Led by Lieutenant Aldrich this party explored 220 miles of the northern shore

Sledging Party on the British Arctic Expedition, 1875-1876
Engraving showing a sledging party making an overland journey between HMS Alert and HMS Discovery during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876

The Look-Out or Crows Nest, British Arctic Expedition, 18
Engraving showing the Look-out or Crows Nest at the top of the mainmast of one of the ships of the British Arctic Expedition, 1875-1876

HMS Alert pushed aground by ice, Radmore Harbour, 1875-187
Engraving showing HMS Alert as she was pushed ashore by the pressure of the ice surrounding her at Radmore Harbour, Kennedy Channel during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876

Ginger the dog attempting to board the ship, British Arctic
Engraving showing the dog Ginger attempting to board one of the ships of the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876. Ginger, like all the dogs of the expedition

Greenlanders of Disco Island, 1875
Engraving showing three inhabitants of Godhaven, Disco Island, Greenland. Disco Island was one of the places visited by the British Arctic Expedition of 1875

The Look-out at the Mast-Head of HMS Alert, 1875
Engraving showing the Look-out or Crows Nest at the top of the main-mast of HMS Alert during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876

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"Exploring the Legacy of Nares: From Siamese Ambassador to Stage Actors and Arctic Explorers" Prince Nares Varariddhi (1855-1925), a distinguished Siamese ambassador, represented his country with grace and diplomacy in the United Kingdom. A wood engraving immortalizes his noble presence during this significant period. The Tatler's review captures the attention of readers as they delve into the captivating life of Sir George Nares, an esteemed figure who left an indelible mark on history. Accompanied by M Smith, their partnership brought forth remarkable achievements. Owen Nares, an English stage and film actor, graces our memories through various artistic mediums. In Sir Joshua Reynolds' masterpiece "The Young Fortune Tellers, " we witness Owen's talent shining brightly alongside other notable figures. An Aquascutum advertisement featuring Owen Nares and Isabel Jeans reminds us of their timeless elegance and style. Their collaboration exudes sophistication that transcends time. Sybil Thorndike joins forces with Owen Nares in Double Door, leaving audiences captivated by their impeccable performances. Their chemistry on stage creates a mesmerizing experience for all who have the pleasure of witnessing it. James Nares (1715-1783), a renowned organist and composer, is immortalized in a stunning portrait from 1795. Created by Hardy, this artwork pays homage to his musical genius that continues to resonate today. The Illustrated London News cover from May 1875 transports us back to historic moments when HMS Discovery and HMS Alert embarked on a British Arctic expedition. These vessels braved treacherous waters under the leadership of Sir George Strong Nares himself. Sir George Strong it also made waves as an intrepid Arctic explorer in 1878—an accomplishment beautifully captured by Lock & Whitfield's artistry. His courage inspires generations even today. In 1933, Owen Nares once again takes center stage, captivating audiences with his remarkable talent as an English actor.