Rick Collection

Skaters, early evening on the seasonally assembled ice rink at Somerset House, London
England, London, Skating on the seasonal ice rink at Somerset House

Draycott, Cotswold village, Oldborough Farm, harvest
Draycott, Cotswold village, Oldborough Farm, Hodgkins family group, bringing in the harvest pre-1915. Date: circa early 1910s

The Peachcomber by Rick Elmes
A dapper chap in a sharp white suit and cane enjoys the attentions of several young women in bathing suits on a beach. Date: 1927

Very Deep by Rick Elmes
A young woman in a rather fetching yellow dress with matching hat and shoes, sits on a rock and casts a reflection in the water nearby. Date: 1927

Front cover of The Bystander by Rick Elmes
A front cover illustration by Rick Elmes entitled The Minx, depicting an elegant young woman in evening dress, with her fur-trimmed coat falling off her shoulders

Peaches Still in Season by Rick Elmes
Three pretty girls in light summer dresses and hat punt along a river in a boat during an Indian Summer. Date: 1927

Hay ricks in montane meadow at sunset, Tatra Mountains, Western Carpathians, Poland, June

Farmer's wife letting out a bull to frighten off agricultural workers attacking a farm, c1830
527849 Farmer's wife letting out a bull to frighten off agricultural workers attacking a farm, c1830. Rick burning and machine wrecking widespread at this time as workers were afraid that

TV Celebrity Chefs
Jamie Oliver, Nigella Lawson, Antony Worrall Thompson, Gary Rhodes, Fanny Craddock, Delia Smith, Ainsley Harriott, Gordon Ramsey, Keith Floyd, Rick Stein - TV Celebrity Chefs

Skating on the seasonal ice rink at Somerset House, London
England, London, Skating on the seasonal ice rink at Somerset House

A man leads a working horse past old-fashioned hay stacks
A man leads a working horse along a muddy track past old-fashioned hay stacks at Shugborough working Farm, a National Trust property in Staffordshire. The Times Date: 1988

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Draycott, Rodney Stoke, Mendip, Somerset. A thatched cottage and a thatched haystack on staddle stones in Draycott

WW2 - Home Front - Land Girl hunting rats with ferrets and the results of one day's offensive in a Hereford Barn. Date: circa 1942

Swing, the rick-burner
An arsonist during the Swing Riots in Southern England. Date: 1830-1

A good shot, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 8th November 1914 (colour litho)
486929 A good shot, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 8th November 1914 (colour litho) by Damblans

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USA, Oregon, Keizer. Labrador Retriever puppy sleeping in its bed (PR) Date: 20/07/2011

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USA, Oregon, Keizer. Labrador Retriever puppy, (PR) Date: 20/07/2011

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USA, Oregon, Keizer. Labrador Retriever puppy (PR) Date: 20/07/2011

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USA, Oregon, Keizer. Labrador Retriever puppy (PR) Date: 20/07/2011

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California Quail (Callipepla californica) in leaves, William L. Finley National WIldlife Refuge, Oregon, USA Date: 28/07/2010

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An American Wigeon drake (Anas americana). Date: 27/07/2006

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South America, Surinam. Emerald eye tree frog (Hyla crepitans) Date: 10/11/2005

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South America, Surinam. Bicolor monkey frog (Phyllomedusa bicolor) Date: 10/11/2005

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South America, Orinoco Region, Amazon Basin. Dwarf Caimen (Paleosuchus palpebrosus) Date: 10/11/2005

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North America. Prairie Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis viridis) is found in SW Canada to NW Mexico Date: 10/11/2005

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Europe. European Green Toad Date: 10/11/2005

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Central America. Red eyed tree frog Date: 10/11/2005

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Africa. African Bullfrog (Pyxicephalus adspersus) Date: 10/11/2005

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Two Northern Pintail drakes (Anas acuta). Date: 27/07/2006

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An American Wigeon drake (Anas americana) calling. Date: 27/07/2006

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A Wood Duck drake (Aix sponsa) calling. Date: 27/07/2006

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A Yellow Pine Chipmunk (Tamias amoenus) Date: 27/07/2006

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A Wood Duck drake (Aix sponsa). Date: 27/07/2006

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A Wood Duck drake (Aix sponsa) Date: 27/07/2006

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A Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) in a threat display. Date: 27/07/2006

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A Wood Duck drake (Aix sponsa) Date: 27/07/2006

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A Sanderling (Calidris alba) in the snow. Date: 27/07/2006

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A Northern Flicker (red-shafted) (Colaptes auratus) Date: 27/07/2006

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A Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) checks out the view from a prospective cavity. Date: 27/07/2006

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A Mallard hen (Anas plathyrhynchos) preening. Date: 27/07/2006

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A Northern (red-shafted) Flicker (Colaptes auratus) Date: 27/07/2006

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A Mallard hen (Anas plathyrhynchos) preening. Date: 27/07/2006

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A Mallard drake (Anas plathyrhynchos) in flight, blur Date: 27/07/2006

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A male American Robin (Turdus migratorius) Date: 27/07/2006

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A Mallard drake (Anas plathyrhynchos) Date: 27/07/2006

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Labrador Retriever puppy Date: 28/07/2010

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A drake Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus). Date: 27/07/2006

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A Labrador Retriever puppy. Date: 28/07/2010

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"Rick: A Multifaceted Journey Through Time and Passion" Embark on a captivating journey through the life of Rick, a name that echoes across various realms. From the quaint village of Draycott in the enchanting Cotswolds to the rustic charm of Oldborough Farm, his presence is felt amidst bountiful harvests and idyllic landscapes. In bustling London, skaters gracefully glide across an ice rink at Somerset House during early evening hours, where seasons assemble to create magical moments. Meanwhile, Rick Elmes captivates readers with his literary prowess through works like "The Peachcomber" and "The Bystander, " leaving us yearning for more. Peaches still tempt our taste buds as we savor their sweetness in "Peaches Still in Season, " a culinary masterpiece by none other than Rick Elmes himself. As twilight paints the sky over Tatra Mountains in Poland's Western Carpathians, hay ricks stand tall against nature's canvas - captured beautifully by Rick Elmes' lens in "Hay Ricks at Sunset. " Venturing into deeper waters, we uncover hidden depths within Rick's soul through his evocative piece titled "Very Deep. " Yet even amidst war-torn times on the Home Front during World War II, he finds solace alongside land girls hunting rats with ferrets - showcasing resilience and determination. Meet Swing - not just any ordinary swing but rather a rick-burner who ignites flames of joy and laughter wherever he goes. Indulge your senses further as you relish Fruits de Mer at Padstow's renowned restaurant owned by TV celebrity chef Rick Stein. Finally returning full circle to Somerset House's seasonal ice rink once again; this time it is filled with skaters embracing winter's embrace under twinkling lights. Here lies yet another facet of Rick’s legacy – one that brings people together through shared experiences and the sheer joy of skating.