Platt Collection

Sade, pictured in the studio, March 1984. Helen Folasade Adu
Sade, pictured in the studio, March 1984

Sade, pictured at Daily Mirror Studios, June 1984. Helen Folasade Adu
Sade, pictured at Daily Mirror Studios, June 1984

Sade, pictured in the studio, March 1984 Helen Folasade Adu
Sade, pictured in the studio, March 1984

The Platt and Town Hall, Wadebridge, Cornwall, England. Date: 1971

Colonel Adrian Scrope, Parliamentarian soldier during the English Civil War and signatory of the death warrant for King Charles I in January 1649. Sir Adrian Scrope

Frances, Lady Seymour of Throwbridge, died 1626. Wife of Francis Seymour, 1st Baron Seymour of Trowbridge. In wide lace collar, low-cut bodice, embroidered gown

Francis Seymour, 1st Baron Seymour of Trowbridge, c. 1590-1664. English politician and Royalist, knighted by King Charles I and later privy counsellor to Charles II after the Restoration

Pop singer Sade posing in the studio. March 1984

Platt-Lepage Aircraft Company Xr-1 Experimental Helicopt?
Platt-Lepage Aircraft Company Xr-1 Experimental Helicopter Flying Date: 1940s

This is not the New York Stock Exchange
1574987 This is not the New York Stock Exchange, it is the patronage exchange, called U.S. Senate, 1881; (add.info.: This is not the New York Stock Exchange, it is the patronage exchange, called U.S)

Marine, 1884. Creator: Charles A. Platt
Marine, 1884

Tableau of Hope
Mrs Ernest Platt performing a tableau of Hope at the Ritz Hotel in London. She is representing a painting of the same name by the artist George Frederic Watts, painted in 1886. Date: 1910

Portrait of KH Platt, IMechE Secretary, 1961-1976. Date: circa 1976

David Platt. Footballer & Racehorse Owner 27 March 1997 Date: 27 March 1997

Indecision (coloured photo)
3643412 Indecision (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indecision. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

An embroidery of Elizabethan Chatsworth, 1590-1600 (textile)
6330994 An embroidery of Elizabethan Chatsworth, 1590-1600 (textile) by English School, (16th century); 58x106 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

A Storage Battery Plant installed by Messrs Mather and Platt
5209520 A Storage Battery Plant installed by Messrs Mather and Platt, Ltd, Manchester, England

Portrait of Baroness Beryl Platt of Writtle
Portrait of Baroness Beryl Platt, Baroness Platt of Writtle signing IMechE Honorary Fellow book. Date: 1984

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1614258 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 September 1885)

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1041207 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements)

The Machinery Department of the Crystal Palace
1102166 The Machinery Department of the Crystal Palace, Messers Hibbert, Platt and Companys Cotton-Machines (engraving) by English School

Cornish Landscape, 1919. Creator: Charles A. Platt
Cornish Landscape, 1919

Cotton Spinning Machine 1862
Cotton Manufacture in the International Exhibition. Platts Self-Acting Mule, or the Cotton Spinning Machine. Date: 1862

Great Exhibition, cotton machines 1851
A perspective view, looking West, of Messrs. Hibbert and Platts cotton machines and Messrs. Hick and Sons high- pressure steam-engine and driving gear. Date: 1851

Cotton machines at the Great Exhibition 1851
A perspective view, looking East, of Messrs. Hibbert and Platts cotton machines amd Messrs. Hick and Sons high- pressure steam-engine and driving gear. Date: 1851

Sevenoaks TN15 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Sevenoaks TN15 8

Wheatenhurst Union Workhouse, Eastington
The Wheatenhurst Union workhouse at Chippenham Platt, Eastington, Gloucestershire. The main building (right) has a greenhouse attached. A large pond is in the foreground

Sketch of a Boat, 1881. Creator: Charles A. Platt
Sketch of a Boat, 1881

State of Oklahoma, USA - Bear Falls, Platt National Park, Sulphur. Date: circa 1940

Tranmere Rovers FC football team 1934-1935. Back row: Knowles (Secretary), Spencer, Platt, McLaren (Captain), Gray, Amery, Bradshaw, Carr (Manager), Hurrell (Director)

Colonel John Platt Killed By The Mutineers At Mhow 1St July 1857 From The History Of The Indian Mutiny Published 1858

Ford V8 saloon of WT Platt competing in the MCC Sporting Trial, 1935. Artist: Bill Brunell
Ford V8 Saloon 1934 3622 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. DK9615. Event Entry No: 69 Driver: Platt, W.T. Award: Bronze. Place: M.C.C. Sporting Trial. Date: 5.10.35

Finishing Roving Frame, by Platt, Brothers & Co. Oldham, 1874. Artist: GB Smith
Finishing Roving Frame, by Platt, Brothers & Co. Oldham, 1874. The Roving Frame winds spindles with thread

Drawing Frame, by Platt, Brothers & Co. Oldham, 1874. Artist: GB Smith
Drawing Frame, by Platt, Brothers & Co. Oldham, 1874. Textile machinery, the drawing frame is located in the spinning process

Colonel Platt killed by the mutineers at Mhow, c1860. British military leader shot during the period of the Indian Mutiny

Irish Fashion Show 1960
Leisure Wear Show at the Irish Export Centre: Model in a black shirt by Dorothy Pinnock, coffee handknitted tunic by Kennedy of Ardara & black skirt by Cater Platt. Date: 24 May 1960

William Platt
WILLIAM PLATT benefactor to St Johns College, Cambridge Date: 1579 - 1637

THOMAS COLLIER PLATT (1833-1910). American politician. Original cabinet photograph, c1885

CANNING FACTORY, 1913. Shuckers in the Varn and Platt Canning Company, Yonges Island, South Carolina. Detail of a photograph, 1913, by Lewis W. Hine

FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD. Members of the Federal Reserve Board shortly after its creation under the Federal Reserve Act of 1913. Center is Charles Hamlin, the first Chairman

American economist. An American cartoon attacking Henry George
HENRY GEORGE (1839-1897). American economist. An American cartoon attacking Henry George, depicted as a patent medicine quack, and Georges strong supporter, the Roman Catholic priest Edward McGlynn

Halt! President Rutherford B. Hayes bars influence peddlers from entering U
CARTOON: CIVIL SERVICE. Halt! President Rutherford B. Hayes bars influence peddlers from entering U.S. Civil Service. American cartoon by C.S. Reinhart, 1877

The Bosss Anxiety. Mr. Platt to Governor Roosevelt: You wouldn t rob the Old Man
TEDDY ROOSEVELT CARTOON. The Bosss Anxiety. Mr

A Critical Moment for Both
TEDDY ROOSEVELT CARTOON. A Critical Moment for Both

Hands off Tommy! I ll do the driving! Roosevelt decides to be an unbossed Governor of New York
TEDDY ROOSEVELT CARTOON. Hands off Tommy! I ll do the driving! Roosevelt decides to be an unbossed Governor of New York, in spite of accusations of taking orders from Senator Thomas Collier Platt

The Handwriting on the Band Wagon
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1904. The Handwriting on the Band Wagon

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN 1904. The Handwriting on the Band Wagon

CONKLING / PLATT RESIGNATION. The Spoil-Ed
CONKLING/PLATT RESIGNATION. The Spoil-Ed. New York (meaning business)

INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. Cotton manufacture in the International Exhibition: Platts self-acting mule or cotton-spinning machine. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1862

Let Boss Platt beware - Father Knickerbocker is in training for this Sandow Act. Father Knickerbocker breaking out of chains. Date 1897 June 9

PLATT HALL
Platt Hall, Manchester, England, is an early Georgian house. An earlier building here was once the home of Parliamentarian Charles Worsley. Now a costume museum Date: built 1764

Machine Dept / Gt Exhib
The machinery department of the Crystal Palace exhibition - Messrs. Hibbert, Platt and Co.s cotton-machines

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"Captivating and Timeless: Sade's Enchanting Studio Sessions in 1984" In the midst of March 1984, the ethereal songstress Sade found herself immersed in a world of creativity within the studio. With her mesmerizing presence, she effortlessly commanded attention as she worked on her soul-stirring melodies. Helen Folasade Adu, known simply as Sade, was captured in these moments of artistic brilliance. Pictured at Daily Mirror Studios in June 1984, Sade exuded an aura of elegance and grace. Her captivating gaze spoke volumes about her passion for music and dedication to perfecting every note. As she sat amidst the instruments and recording equipment, it was clear that this space was where magic happened. The black-and-white photographs from those sessions tell a story of an artist fully immersed in her craft. The intensity on Sade's face revealed her commitment to creating something extraordinary; each lyric penned with heartfelt emotion. Her timeless beauty only enhanced the allure surrounding these images. With flawless features and a radiant smile that could light up any room, Sade embodied both strength and vulnerability simultaneously—a true embodiment of artistry. As we look back on these snapshots from decades ago, they serve as a reminder of why Sade remains an icon today. Her music continues to resonate deeply with listeners across generations—her sultry voice capable of evoking emotions like no other. Sitting there at Daily Mirror Studios all those years ago, little did anyone know that these moments would become part of music history—an indelible mark left by one woman's talent and unwavering dedication to her craft. So let us celebrate this enchanting chapter in Sade's journey—the time when she graced us with her presence within those hallowed studio walls—and be forever grateful for the gift she has given us through her timeless melodies.