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Orpington Collection

Orpington, a name that echoes through time and space, holds a multitude of stories within its grasp

Background imageOrpington Collection: Buff Orpington

Buff Orpington cock and hen

Background imageOrpington Collection: Buff Orpington chicks huddled together under a heat lamp

Buff Orpington chicks huddled together under a heat lamp

Background imageOrpington Collection: Issaquah, Washington State, USA. Free-ranging chickens underneath a large tree

Issaquah, Washington State, USA. Free-ranging chickens underneath a large tree. Varieties shown are Rhode Island Red, White Leghorn, Barred Rock and Buff Orpington. (PR)

Background imageOrpington Collection: Generators at the Commodore Cinema, Orpington, Kent in the 1930s, with cinema staff looking

Generators at the Commodore Cinema, Orpington, Kent in the 1930s, with cinema staff looking on. 1933 - movie theatre

Background imageOrpington Collection: Motor Cycling Magazine Page 149 of 20 December 1909 Issu?

Motor Cycling Magazine Page 149 of 20 December 1909 Issu?
Motor Cycling Magazine Page 149 of 20 December 1909 Issue with Image of an All British Monoplane - Built at Orpington for Mr M Campbell (Motor Cycling Club)

Background imageOrpington Collection: Orpington, 1768. Artist: John Inigo Richards

Orpington, 1768. Artist: John Inigo Richards
Orpington, 1768. From The Connoisseur Vol. LXXV. [The Connoisseur, London, 1926]

Background imageOrpington Collection: Advert for the Lagoon, swimming pool, Orpingon 1933

Advert for the Lagoon, swimming pool, Orpingon 1933
Advertisement for The Lagoon in Orpington, Kent, an outdoor swimming pool measuring 200 feet by 75 feet and opened in 1933

Background imageOrpington Collection: Orpington Carnival, Kent. 7th June 1954

Orpington Carnival, Kent. 7th June 1954

Background imageOrpington Collection: A man and woman looking at a map of Orpington, Orpington High Street, Kent

A man and woman looking at a map of Orpington, Orpington High Street, Kent. 24th January 1962

Background imageOrpington Collection: Ministry of Pensions Hospital, Orpington, Kent

Ministry of Pensions Hospital, Orpington, Kent. Date: circa 1919

Background imageOrpington Collection: Strawberry pickers in the fields at Orpington, Kent (photo)

Strawberry pickers in the fields at Orpington, Kent (photo)
5999833 Strawberry pickers in the fields at Orpington, Kent (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Strawberry pickers in the fields at Orpington, Kent)

Background imageOrpington Collection: Let us introduce you to Mr. H. W. Butcher, who has been a family butcher at Orpington

Let us introduce you to Mr. H. W. Butcher, who has been a family butcher at Orpington, in Kent, for the last eleven years. Mr

Background imageOrpington Collection: Five nurses, Orpington

Five nurses, Orpington. Reverse reads Orpington April 1941 Annotated Edith V. Britt Date: 1941

Background imageOrpington Collection: Bromley BR6 8 Map

Bromley BR6 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bromley BR6 8

Background imageOrpington Collection: Bromley BR6 0 Map

Bromley BR6 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bromley BR6 0

Background imageOrpington Collection: Picture No. 11771507

Picture No. 11771507
Orpington Chicken Hen Date:

Background imageOrpington Collection: Newport Market Army Bands School, Orpington, Kent

Newport Market Army Bands School, Orpington, Kent
The Newport Market Army Training School at Darrick Wood, Orpington, Kent. Date: circa 1927

Background imageOrpington Collection: Domestic Chicken, Gold-laced Orpington, freerange hen, close-up of feathers, Essex, England, august

Domestic Chicken, Gold-laced Orpington, freerange hen, close-up of feathers, Essex, England, august

Background imageOrpington Collection: London, England - Orpington

London, England - Orpington - Tradesman with barrow and boy in street.. Part of Box 177 Boswell collection - Round about London. Date: circa 1897

Background imageOrpington Collection: New Orpington Lodge, Ottawa

New Orpington Lodge, Ottawa
A view of New Orpington Lodge, Ottawa, a reception home for children emigrating to Canada. Date: early 1900s

Background imageOrpington Collection: Princess Mary Inspecting the Newport Market Army Band School

Princess Mary Inspecting the Newport Market Army Band School
HRH Princess Mary, the Princess Royal, inspecting a parade at the Newport Market Army Band School, based at Darrick Wood in Orpington, Kent. Date: 1930s

Background imageOrpington Collection: The Church, St Pauls Cray, London

The Church, St Pauls Cray, London
The Church, St Pauls Cray, Orpington, near Bromley, County of London, England. Date: 1910s

Background imageOrpington Collection: High Street, St Mary Cray, Kent

High Street, St Mary Cray, Kent
High Street, St Mary Cray, Orpington, near Bromley, Kent, England. Showing Crays Brewery Horse & Cart Date: 1903

Background imageOrpington Collection: Picture No. 11771510

Picture No. 11771510
Orpington Chicken Hen Date:

Background imageOrpington Collection: Picture No. 11771509

Picture No. 11771509
Orpington Chicken Hen Date:

Background imageOrpington Collection: Picture No. 11771508

Picture No. 11771508
Orpington Chicken Hen Date:

Background imageOrpington Collection: Picture No. 11771506

Picture No. 11771506
Orpington Chicken Hen Date:

Background imageOrpington Collection: Picture No. 11770673

Picture No. 11770673
Black Orpington Chicken Cockerel Date:

Background imageOrpington Collection: Taking a walk down Farthing Street in Farnborough, Kent. This area is part of the

Taking a walk down Farthing Street in Farnborough, Kent. This area is part of the green belt. 1939

Background imageOrpington Collection: Taking in the view from a field on Farthing Street in Farnborough, Kent, which

Taking in the view from a field on Farthing Street in Farnborough, Kent, which is part of the green belt. 1939

Background imageOrpington Collection: The view from Farthing Street in Farnborough, Kent, which is part of the green belt

The view from Farthing Street in Farnborough, Kent, which is part of the green belt. 1939

Background imageOrpington Collection: Picture No. 10898705

Picture No. 10898705
Black Orpington Rooster - and young Silver Sebright hen Date:

Background imageOrpington Collection: Down House gardens

Down House gardens
Once the home of Charles Darwin and now the Darwin Museum, Orpington, Kent

Background imageOrpington Collection: England / Downe 1930S

England / Downe 1930S
The picturesque village of Downe, near Orpington, Kent, England. Date: early 1930s

Background imageOrpington Collection: Domestic Chicken, Buff Orpington, freerange hen, foraging, Essex, England, august

Domestic Chicken, Buff Orpington, freerange hen, foraging, Essex, England, august

Background imageOrpington Collection: Domestic Chicken, Black Orpington, freerange hen, standing, Essex, England, august

Domestic Chicken, Black Orpington, freerange hen, standing, Essex, England, august

Background imageOrpington Collection: Domestic Chicken, Blue Orpington, freerange hen, standing, Essex, England, august

Domestic Chicken, Blue Orpington, freerange hen, standing, Essex, England, august

Background imageOrpington Collection: Domestic Chicken, Gold-laced Orpington, freerange hen, standing, Essex, England, august

Domestic Chicken, Gold-laced Orpington, freerange hen, standing, Essex, England, august

Background imageOrpington Collection: Domestic Chicken, Buff Orpington, freerange hen, close-up of head, Essex, England, august

Domestic Chicken, Buff Orpington, freerange hen, close-up of head, Essex, England, august

Background imageOrpington Collection: Buff Orpington ducks Cotswold Farm Park, Temple Guiting, Gloucestershire, UK

Buff Orpington ducks Cotswold Farm Park, Temple Guiting, Gloucestershire, UK
MAB-354 Buff Orpington ducks Cotswold Farm Park, Temple Guiting, Gloucestershire, UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way



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Orpington, a name that echoes through time and space, holds a multitude of stories within its grasp. From the pages of Motor Cycling Magazine in 1909 to the bustling streets of Issaquah, Washington State, USA, this captivating place has left its mark on history. In the quiet corners of Issaquah, free-ranging chickens find solace underneath a majestic tree. Among them stands the Buff Orpington, with its golden feathers shimmering in the sunlight. A symbol of resilience and beauty. Travel back to the 1930s and witness the hum of generators at Commodore Cinema in Orpington, Kent. The cinema staff gazes upon their creation with pride as they prepare for another enchanting movie night. Even further back in time we go - to 1768 - where artist John Inigo Richards captures Orpington's essence on canvas. His brush strokes bring life to this quaint town nestled in Kent. Southern Railway beckons adventure-seekers with enticing excursions from Orpington station. The promise of new horizons lures travelers far and wide as they embark on unforgettable journeys. Step into a cozy barn filled with warmth as Buff Orpington chicks huddle together under a comforting heat lamp. Their fluffy innocence reminds us that even amidst chaos, there is always hope and unity. The Ministry of Pensions Hospital stands tall in Orpington's landscape; an emblematic institution dedicated to healing wounded souls during times of strife. Its walls hold countless tales yet untold. On a sunny June day in 1954, laughter fills the air as vibrant floats parade through Orpington Carnival's lively streets. Joyous faces light up every corner while music dances between buildings like magic itself. A man and woman stand side by side engrossed in studying a map High Street; their eyes filled with anticipation for what lies ahead. Together they navigate life's twists and turns, finding their way in this charming town.