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Peveril Collection

Peveril, a name that echoes through time and space, holds a multitude of meanings and connections

Background imagePeveril Collection: Peveril Point, Swanage, Dorset

Peveril Point, Swanage, Dorset - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Background imagePeveril Collection: Illustration for Peveril of the Peak (colour litho)

Illustration for Peveril of the Peak (colour litho)
3633883 Illustration for Peveril of the Peak (colour litho) by Orr, Stewart (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the head of the first flight of steps)

Background imagePeveril Collection: Illustration for Peveril of the Peak (colour litho)

Illustration for Peveril of the Peak (colour litho)
3633881 Illustration for Peveril of the Peak (colour litho) by Orr, Stewart (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The bright red gleams of the family beacon began again to glimmer from its)

Background imagePeveril Collection: Illustration for Peveril of the Peak (colour litho)

Illustration for Peveril of the Peak (colour litho)
3633880 Illustration for Peveril of the Peak (colour litho) by Orr, Stewart (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The opening was so narrow and so closely grated)

Background imagePeveril Collection: King Charless Porter and Dwarf

King Charless Porter and Dwarf
A bas relief over the entrance to Bulls Head Court preserves the memory og a giant and a very small dwarf. The effigies represent William Evans a Welsh porter over 2 metres in height

Background imagePeveril Collection: Entrance to Peveril Hotel, Dovedale

Entrance to Peveril Hotel, Dovedale
Named after a legendary local figure, the Peveril of the Peak Hotel is still in business today, little changed over 100 years after this photograph was taken Date: 1909

Background imagePeveril Collection: Peveril Hotel, Dovedale

Peveril Hotel, Dovedale, still in business today, and still refreshing tourists like George Barnshaw as he sat outside with his drink in 1906 Date: 1906

Background imagePeveril Collection: Peveril Castle, the dales of Derbyshire, country, UK, U. K. Britain, British, Europe

Peveril Castle, the dales of Derbyshire, country, UK, U. K. Britain, British, Europe
Peveril Castle, the dales of Derbyshire, country, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European, 19th century engraving

Background imagePeveril Collection: The London-Manchester Stage Coach, athe Peveril of the Peak, a outside the Peacock Inn

The London-Manchester Stage Coach, athe Peveril of the Peak, a outside the Peacock Inn
The London-Manchester Stage Coach, the Peveril of the Peak, a outside the Peacock Inn, Islington The London-Manchester Stage Coach (`The Peveril of the Peak ) outside the Peacock Inn, Islington

Background imagePeveril Collection: Peveril Castle, the dales of Derbyshire, country, UK, U. K. Britain, British, Europe

Peveril Castle, the dales of Derbyshire, country, UK, U. K. Britain, British, Europe
Peveril Castle, the dales of Derbyshire, country, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European, 19th century engraving

Background imagePeveril Collection: Peveril Castle, Castleton, Derbyshire, England

Peveril Castle, Castleton, Derbyshire, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imagePeveril Collection: Peveril Castle, Derbyshire

Peveril Castle, Derbyshire

Background imagePeveril Collection: Blacksmiths Interior

Blacksmiths Interior
The interior of a country farriers at Hatfield Peveril, near Chelmsford, Essex, England, with its miscellany of tools and equipment. Date: 1930s

Background imagePeveril Collection: View of Peveril Castle at Castleton, Derbyshire

View of Peveril Castle at Castleton, Derbyshire
View of Peveril Castle, an ancient monument and Grade I listed building overlooking the village of Castleton, Derbyshire. Date: circa 1920


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Peveril, a name that echoes through time and space, holds a multitude of meanings and connections. From the rugged cliffs Point in Swanage, Dorset to the enchanting illustrations for "Peveril of the Peak" in vivid color lithographs, this name carries an air of mystery and intrigue. Standing proudly on Peveril Point, overlooking the majestic sea, one can't help but be captivated by its sheer beauty. The crashing waves against the rocky shore create a symphony that resonates with nature's power, and is here where Peveril's essence intertwines with the raw elements. In literature, "Peveril of the Peak" comes alive through stunning illustrations that transport us to another world. These color lithographs breathe life into characters like King Charles' Porter and Dwarf who embark on extraordinary adventures filled with danger and excitement. Each stroke of paint captures their spirit and invites us to join them on their journey. But Peveril doesn't limit itself to fictional realms alone; it extends its reach into reality as well. The entrance to Peveril Hotel in Dovedale welcomes weary travelers seeking solace amidst breathtaking landscapes. This haven offers respite from daily routines while embracing nature's magnificence. Even within historical contexts such as The Tower of London engraving, we find traces of Peveril's influence. Its presence lingers among ancient walls steeped in tales untold - stories waiting patiently for curious minds to unravel their secrets. As we delve deeper into these various manifestations of Peveril, we realize that it represents more than just a mere word or place; it symbolizes adventure, creativity, and connection across different dimensions. Whether standing at Peveril Point or immersing ourselves in illustrated worlds inspired by "Perverl Of The Peak, " there is an undeniable magic surrounding this name.