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"Exploring the Legacy of Parsons: From Welwyn Garden City to Banbury, England" Step into history with a captivating journey through Parsons' remarkable contributions

Background imageParsons Collection: Parsons Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire

Parsons Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire
Parsons Street, Banbury, near Great Bourton, Oxfordshire, England. Date: 1910s

Background imageParsons Collection: Map of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, 1926

Map of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Background imageParsons Collection: The Cherokee chief Kanagagota (Standing Turkey) painted, 1762, in London by Francis Parsons

The Cherokee chief Kanagagota (Standing Turkey) painted, 1762, in London by Francis Parsons
PARSONS: CHEROKEE, 1762. The Cherokee chief Kanagagota (Standing Turkey) painted, 1762, in London by Francis Parsons

Background imageParsons Collection: Turbinia - steam turbine-powered steamship

Turbinia - steam turbine-powered steamship
Turbinia - the first steam turbine-powered steamship. Built as an experimental vessel in 1894, Turbinia wasy the fastest ship anywhere in the world at that time

Background imageParsons Collection: Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910), Russian author and philosopher, 1926

Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910), Russian author and philosopher, 1926. As a fiction writer, Tolstoy is widely regarded as one of the greatest of all novelists

Background imageParsons Collection: Tatler cover, Countess of Rosse

Tatler cover, Countess of Rosse
The Countess of Rosse, formerly Anne Messel, sister of designer Oliver Messel. She was married to Ronald Armstrong-Jones in 1925, with whom she had a daughter and a son

Background imageParsons Collection: Poplars in the Thames Valley, c19th century, (1938). Artist: Alfred William Parsons

Poplars in the Thames Valley, c19th century, (1938). Artist: Alfred William Parsons
Poplars in the Thames Valley. Painting held in the Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museum. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

Background imageParsons Collection: Parsons Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire

Parsons Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageParsons Collection: St Augustine with his mother St Monica, 1855 (1926). Artist: Ary Scheffer

St Augustine with his mother St Monica, 1855 (1926). Artist: Ary Scheffer
St Augustine with his mother St Monica, 1855 (1926). From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 2: Builders of the Church, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Background imageParsons Collection: The Moabite Stone, 1926

The Moabite Stone, 1926. The Moabite Stone, discovered in 1868, is a black basalt stone bearing an inscription by the 9th century BC Moabite King Mesha

Background imageParsons Collection: Members of Cuddington Golf Club, Surrey, 1933

Members of Cuddington Golf Club, Surrey, 1933. Date: 1933

Background imageParsons Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20121129

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Ireland, County Offaly, Birr Castle current home of the 7th Earl of Rosse

Background imageParsons Collection: The potteries, 1926. Artist: Edgar & Winifred Ward

The potteries, 1926. Artist: Edgar & Winifred Ward
The potteries, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Background imageParsons Collection: The Denial of Saint Peter, 1926. Artist: Ferdinand Graf von Harrach

The Denial of Saint Peter, 1926. Artist: Ferdinand Graf von Harrach
The Denial of Saint Peter, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 1: The Birth of Christianity, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Background imageParsons Collection: Picture No. 12478838

Picture No. 12478838
Jack Russell Terrier puppy outdoors in the garden Date:

Background imageParsons Collection: The Venerable Bede Translating the Last Chapter of St John, 1926. Artist: James Doyle Penrose

The Venerable Bede Translating the Last Chapter of St John, 1926. Artist: James Doyle Penrose
The Venerable Bede Translating the Last Chapter of St John, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 2: Builders of the Church, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Background imageParsons Collection: Boy scouts camping, 1926

Boy scouts camping, 1926. The boy scout movement was started in 1907 by Lieutenant-General Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941)

Background imageParsons Collection: The Covenanters, 1926. Artist: William Harris Weatherhead

The Covenanters, 1926. Artist: William Harris Weatherhead
The Covenanters, 1926. The Covenanters formed an important movement in the religion and politics of Scotland in the 17th century

Background imageParsons Collection: Nelsons First Farewell, 1926. Artist: George William Joy

Nelsons First Farewell, 1926. Artist: George William Joy
Nelsons First Farewell, 1926. One of Britains greatest military figures, Admiral Nelson (1758-1805) was the victor at a number of naval battles in the Napoleonic Wars

Background imageParsons Collection: Damascus Gate, Jerusalem, Israel, 1926

Damascus Gate, Jerusalem, Israel, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 1: The Birth of Christianity, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Background imageParsons Collection: Jan Hus Before the Council of Constance, 1415 (1926). Artist: Vaclav Brozik

Jan Hus Before the Council of Constance, 1415 (1926). Artist: Vaclav Brozik
Jan Hus Before the Council of Constance, 1415 (1926). From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 2: Builders of the Church, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Background imageParsons Collection: Picture No. 10892585

Picture No. 10892585
DOG - Parsons Jack Russell Terrier puppy looking over shelf (8 weeks) Date:

Background imageParsons Collection: Parsons Street, Banbury, early 1900s

Parsons Street, Banbury, early 1900s

Background imageParsons Collection: Banbury Parsons Street early 1900s

Banbury Parsons Street early 1900s

Background imageParsons Collection: The Mystery Of The Blitzed Tower

The Mystery Of The Blitzed Tower
An illustrated front cover for The Mystery Of The Blitzed Tower, written by Anthony Parsons, no. 238 in the pulp fiction series, The Sexton Blake Library

Background imageParsons Collection: Thos Parsons and Sons Advertisement

Thos Parsons and Sons Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for Thos. Parsons & Sons, varnish and colour manufacturers based in London. The image shows a Georgian corner of their showrooms. Date: circa 1914

Background imageParsons Collection: HMS Mutine

HMS Mutine
Royal Navy - HMS Mutine, a turbine-powered Algerine-class minesweeper, pictured on 1 May 1958 whilst on the reserve at Chatham

Background imageParsons Collection: Design for Business Premises

Design for Business Premises
Illustration made for the campaign of Colour the Townscape'. Showing a Design for Francis Emerson Ltd business premises, in bright orange and yellow. Date: circa 1930

Background imageParsons Collection: Parson's 1/2 turbo-dynamo, 65 volts

Parson's 1/2 turbo-dynamo, 65 volts. The turbine is of similar design to the first Parson's turbo-dynamo, constructed at Gateshead in 1884. Date: circa 1974

Background imageParsons Collection: Governor Lewis E. Parsons, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Governor Lewis E. Parsons, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Parsons, Gov. Lewis E. between 1865 and 1880. [Politician, soldier: lieutenant in the Confederate States Army; Governor of Alabama]

Background imageParsons Collection: Seals and seal fisheries (litho)

Seals and seal fisheries (litho)
1064497 Seals and seal fisheries (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seals and seal fisheries)

Background imageParsons Collection: Keith Parsons

Keith Parsons Somerset CCC 21 July 2000 Date: 21 July 2000

Background imageParsons Collection: Gordon Parsons

Gordon Parsons Leicestershire CCC 24 May 1993 Date: 24 May 1993

Background imageParsons Collection: Lucas Parsons

Lucas Parsons Australia British Open, St.Andrews British Open, St.Andrews 23 July 2000 Date: 23 July 2000

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DOG - Parsons Jack Russell Terriers sitting underneath Parsons Jack Russell Terrier puppy in Christmas stocking wearing Santa hats Date: 16-05-2007

Background imageParsons Collection: The Parsonage, c1780-1825. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

The Parsonage, c1780-1825. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Parsonage, c1780-1825. This drawing of The Parsonage is vigorous, emphatic, and one might say brilliant in Rowlandsons best manner

Background imageParsons Collection: Church Affairs (engraving)

Church Affairs (engraving)
819546 Church Affairs (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Church affairs, an obese bishop (right) addresses a tall emaciated parson - Increase your stipend

Background imageParsons Collection: The fox jumps over the parsons gate

The fox jumps over the parsons gate
908638 The fox jumps over the parsons gate by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hey Diddle Diddle Picture Book published by Frederick Warne circa 1920 s); English

Background imageParsons Collection: Parsonage of the Rev. Drummond, 1823 (watercolour on paper)

Parsonage of the Rev. Drummond, 1823 (watercolour on paper)
CRD381694 Parsonage of the Rev. Drummond, 1823 (watercolour on paper) by Hassell, John (1767-1825); 15.7x20.3 cm; Croydon Art Collection, Museum of Croydon, UK; eCroydon Art Collection; English

Background imageParsons Collection: New fashions for the stage version of the Smart

New fashions for the stage version of the Smart set in Frederick Lonsdales comedy Spring Cleaning, London, 1925 with a range of gowns worn by Edna Best, Nancie Parsons

Background imageParsons Collection: Sketch of White Horse PH, Parsons Green, London

Sketch of White Horse PH, Parsons Green, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Sketch of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the White Horse

Background imageParsons Collection: Photograph of Rose & Crown PH, Parsons Green, London

Photograph of Rose & Crown PH, Parsons Green, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageParsons Collection: Photograph of Jolly Brewers PH, Parsons Green, London

Photograph of Jolly Brewers PH, Parsons Green, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Background imageParsons Collection: Music cover, Merci, Cheri, Merci, Bud Flanagan

Music cover, Merci, Cheri, Merci, Bud Flanagan
Music cover, Merci, Cheri, Merci (Trois Fois Merci), sung by Bud Flanagan (Crazy Gang in Ring Out the Bells), music by Michel Emer, English lyrics by Geoffrey Parsons, French lyrics by Pierre Dorsey

Background imageParsons Collection: Parsons chameleon, Calumma parsonii

Parsons chameleon, Calumma parsonii (Chamaeleon parsonii). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig

Background imageParsons Collection: A Master Parson with a Good Living, 1782 (pen, brush & ink washes on paper)

A Master Parson with a Good Living, 1782 (pen, brush & ink washes on paper)
3109015 A Master Parson with a Good Living, 1782 (pen, brush & ink washes on paper) by Dighton, Robert (1752-1814); 33x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageParsons Collection: Rachel Parsons

Rachel Parsons
Miss Rachel Parsons, (18851956) British engineer, pictured here when she was Unionist candidate for Lancashire in the 1923 General Election. Date: 1923



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"Exploring the Legacy of Parsons: From Welwyn Garden City to Banbury, England" Step into history with a captivating journey through Parsons' remarkable contributions. 🗺️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 1️⃣ In 1926, Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire unveiled its map, showcasing the visionary planning by Parsons that shaped this beautiful town. 2️⃣ Travel to Banbury's Parsons Street and immerse yourself in its charming ambiance - a street that whispers tales of old-world charm and timeless elegance. 3️⃣ Witness the artistic prowess of Francis Parsons as he brings Chief Kanagagota (Standing Turkey) to life on canvas during his London visit in 1762. 4️⃣ Behold the magnificent Turbinia, a steam turbine-powered steamship that revolutionized maritime technology under the watchful eye of none other than Charles Algernon Parsons himself. 5️⃣ The Tatler cover featuring the enchanting Countess of Rosse is an exquisite masterpiece graced by Parson's creative touch - capturing beauty for all eternity. 6️⃣ Delve into ancient history as you explore The Moabite Stone from 1926, revealing fascinating insights into biblical times meticulously preserved by scholars like William B. Parsons. 7️⃣ Edgar & Winifred Ward's pottery artistry takes center stage in their stunning creations from 1926 – witness their mastery firsthand at The Potteries exhibition. 8️⃣ Alfred William Parson's brush strokes transport us back to the tranquil Thames Valley adorned with majestic poplars – an idyllic scene captured forever on canvas. 9️⃣ Join members of Cuddington Golf Club in Surrey as they enjoy leisurely rounds amidst picturesque landscapes – where passion for golf meets Parson's love for the outdoors.