Relations Collection

Harold Larwood Bowling, 1933
Photograph of the English bowler, Harold Larwood, in action during the MCC tour of Australia, 1933. During that tour, D.R

Berlin Olympic Games - Jesse Owens in the Long Jump
Berlin Olympic Games - Jesse Owens (1913-1980) in the Long Jump, producing his gold medal-winning leap of 26 ft 5 in (one of four golds he won at this games). Date: 1936

Gillray / Anglo-French
Politeness The state of Anglo-French relations played out by John Bull and his French counterpart

Truganini, last surviving female Tasmanian Aboiginal
Truganini (Truganina, Trugernanner or Lalla Rooke, c1812-1876), the last surviving Tasmanian Aboiginal or Palawa woman. 1866

Franco-British Exhibition, London - Unity
Franco-British Exhibition, White City, Shepherds Bush, London - Unity. The main focus of the Franco-British Exhibition in 1908 was to celebrate the Entente Cordiale

Flowers for Grandmother

Christmas Evening

Family tree, conceptual artwork

King George VI in USA, ILN cover
Cover of the Illustrated London News, 17th June 1939, featuring King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the first king and queen of England to visit America

Fern Tree Valley, near Hobart, Tasmania
View of Fern Tree Valley near Hobart, Tasmania, showing a river and waterfall in a tropical landscape. 1870

Harold Macmillan addressing the Conservative Party Conferenc
Photograph showing (Maurice) Harold Macmillan (1894-1986) delivering his speech to the Conservative Party conference at Scarborough, Yorkshire, 15th October 1960

Entente Cordiale celebrations
The Entente Cordiale between Britain and France aimed to resolve colonial disputes over territories such as Egypt and Morocco

Oscar Wilde, c. 1892 (b / w photo)
1077970 Oscar Wilde, c. 1892 (b/w photo) by Alfred Ellis & Walery (fl. 1899-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oscar Fingal O Flahertie Wills Wilde (16 October 1854 - 30 November 1900)

W. M. Woodfull struck by a cricket ball, Melbourne Cricket Gr
Photograph of William Maldon Woodfull (1897-1965), the Victoria and Australia cricketer, just after he had been struck by a cricket ball bowled by Harold Larwood in the match between the MCC

"The English legacy". The English Diplomatic Corps. (c1850s) Creator: Fritz von Dardel
"The English legacy". The English Diplomatic Corps. (c1850s)

A Transparent Dodge, cartoon
A Transparent Dodge. Germany: Help! Help! I drown! Throw me the life-belt! Mr Lloyd George and M. Briand: Try standing up on your feet

Picture shows Donald Trumps mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, at Clydebank in Scotland in 1934

The Romanian Royal Family. King Carol I of Romania (1839-1914) and Queen Elisabeth (Pauline Elisabeth Ottilie Luise of Wied) (1843-1916) with future King Ferdinand (Ferdinand Viktor Albert Meinrad)

Alexey Ivanovich Tevkelev, Kutlu-Mohammed Tevkelev (1674-1766), Tatar Murza (aristocrat), Russian diplomat and soldier, founder of the city of Chelyabinsk, major general

Meet Me at The Station Dear, 1917 (print)
3673257 Meet Me at The Station Dear, 1917 (print) by Waterson, Berlin & Snyder Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Theres Lots of Stations On My Railroad Track, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673180 Theres Lots of Stations On My Railroad Track, c.1770-1959 (print) by Leo Feist, Inc. (1897-1934); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

The Dying Girl to her Lover! Fare thee well Love!, c.1770-1959 (print)
3671819 The Dying Girl to her Lover! Fare thee well Love!, c.1770-1959 (print) by Firth, Hall & Pond (1833-1847); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

The Cathedral (plaster)
PWI83664 The Cathedral (plaster) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); Musee Rodin, Paris, France; (add.info.: By Auguste Rodin (1840-1917)); © Peter Willi

The Same Old Yarn, 1918 (watercolour, gouache and pencil on board)
823237 The Same Old Yarn, 1918 (watercolour, gouache and pencil on board) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); 88.9x64.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Same Old Yarn)

Far Away Thoughts, 1912 (oil on canvas)
650638 Far Away Thoughts, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); 153x114 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Far Away Thoughts. Howard Chandler Christy (1873-1952)

Lord Scarman, new press conference to release his report into The Brixton Disorders 10-12 April 1981, London, Wednesday 25th November 1981

Lord Scarman visits Brixton, London, Wednesday 15th July 1981, he is conducting an inquiry into Brixtons April riots, the unplanned visit was to see for himself the damage caused by police officers

The first ever "Notting Hill carnival", created in response to the previous
The first ever " Notting Hill carnival", created in response to the previous years racial riots in the area and the state of race relations at the time

Marshall Street, Smethwick, a town in the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough, in the West Midlands of England. 7th December 1964

HMS Portland with USS Mahan
Type 23 frigate HMS Portland (foreground) is pictured exercising with the US Navys Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS Mahan

Extended family group enjoy some summer sunshine and a cup of tea on the beach (possible in Dorset? South Coast of England?)

Cartoon, Unmanageable, Europe and China
Political cartoon, Unmanageable, Europe and China discuss the Chinese dragon Date: 1891

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Ambulance given by the Irish Christian Front

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Military Commission of the Non-Intervention Committee. SPAIN. Monistrol de Montserrat. Library of Montserrat Abbey

IN PLACE 1738 satire on the prime minister, Sir Robert Walpole, for feathering his own nest and those of his friends and relations Date: 1676 - 1745

Partners - Britannia and the Colonies dance together while Tsar Nicholas II dances with Madame France; Wilhelm II of Germany looks on. Date: 1901

Cartoon, The Problem-Picture of 1921, showing the Triple Alliance of Railways, Mines and Transport as Cerberus, the three-headed dog. Date: 1921

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Man and a woman in a palace, 19th century (gouache with gold on paper)
7394129 Man and a woman in a palace, 19th century (gouache with gold on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 55.3x40.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Double Pillow, 1794-95 (colour woodblock print; oban)
5860159 Double Pillow, 1794-95 (colour woodblock print; oban) by Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806); 38.5 x 25.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Kitagawa Utamaro 38.5 x 25.7 cm)

My Uncle and Betsy Snap. " As my uncle adjured her to look at me, he put his lean grip on the crown of her head
1000830 My Uncle and Betsy Snap. " As my uncle adjured her to look at me, he put his lean grip on the crown of her head, she kneeling beside him, and turned her face towards me

Friendly Relations by Mabel Gear

I know what you want but you ain t going to get it (colour litho)
3641714 I know what you want but you ain t going to get it (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I know what you want but you ain t going to get it)

I am very bored (colour litho)
3641737 I am very bored (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I am very bored. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

In Love, Promised, Married, Separated, Divorced and Both Pleased (colour litho)
3641750 In Love, Promised, Married, Separated, Divorced and Both Pleased (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Love, Promised, Married, Separated)

The Honeymoon (colour litho)
3641746 The Honeymoon (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Honeymoon. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The lady slavey (colour litho)
3641729 The lady slavey (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The lady slavey. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

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Exploring the intricate tapestry through historical moments and cultural icons. From Gillray's satirical cartoons to the Anglo-French unity showcased at the Franco-British Exhibition in London, connections have always shaped our world. Witnessing Jesse Owens defy expectations at the Berlin Olympic Games in 1936, or Harold Larwood's controversial bowling tactics that strained relations between England and Australia during the Ashes series. The symbolic embrace of King George VI on an ILN cover during his visit to America highlights diplomatic ties across nations. Truganini, the last surviving female Tasmanian aborigine, represents a poignant reminder of indigenous relationships with colonial powers. As Christmas evening brings families together worldwide, we reflect on bonds that transcend borders and cultures. Conceptual artwork depicting a family tree reminds us of our interconnectedness throughout generations. Harold Macmillan's powerful address at the Conservative Party Conference underscores political alliances shaping history. Celebrations marking Entente Cordiale symbolize enduring friendship between Britain and France despite past conflicts. Oscar Wilde's enigmatic presence captured in a black-and-white photograph transports us back to an era where artistic connections challenged societal norms. Lastly, W. M Woodfull struck by a cricket ball exemplifies both friendly competition and occasional tensions within sportsmanship.