Ronald Collection

J. R. R. Tolkien, 1911 (b / w photo)
876905 J.R.R. Tolkien, 1911 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Ronald Reuel Tolkien)

Reagan Chesterfield Ad
RONALD REAGAN 40th American President (1981-89), seen here as a popular actor of the early 1950s in a cigarette advert Date: circa 1951

Tatler cover - Ronald Colman and his Sealyham Terrier
Film star Ronald Colman (1891-1958) pictured on the front cover of The Tatler with his Sealyham Terrier in 1931. Date: 1931

The Great Train Robbery, 8th August 1963. Wanted Poster for Ronald Buster Edwards. Date: 1963

Advert / Lawrence / Squire
Personality endorsement of Whitbreads India Pale Ale: Gertrude Lawrence and Ronald Squire

RONALD REAGAN (1911-2004). 40th President of the United States. Reagans official campaign poster for the presidential election of 1980

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

The Tout - Peter Ronald Buchanan
Mr P. R. G. Buchanan, whose caricatures, mainly of horse racing society, under the pseudonym The Tout were published in The Tatler and The Bystander magazines during the 1920s and 30s

BETTE DAVIS (1908-1989). Bette Davis and Ronald Reagan in the film Dark Victory, 1939

Queen Elizabeth II opening the new LFB Headquarters
Queen Elizabeth II with Commissioner Ronald James Dobson at the opening of the new London Fire Brigade Headquarters at 169 Union Street, London SE1

Nancy Lancaster at Pytchley Hunt
A Loving-Cup. Mrs Ronald Tree (now better known as Nancy Lancaster) drinking a toast from the loving-cup presented to her husband, joint-Master of the Pytchley hunt

Nancy Lancaster
Lady Willoughby de Eresby and Mrs Ronald Tree (better known as Nancy Lancaster), billed in The Tatler as M.P.s wives on their presentation at court at Buckingham Palace

Nancy Lancaster and Clementine Churchill
Outside the new Churchill Hospital of the American Hospital in Britain, opened at Oxford: Mrs Ronald Tree (Nancy Lancaster, the influential interior decorator), Professor Phillip D Wilson

Nancy Lancaster and David Niven
Mrs Ronald Tree and actor David Niven at a darts contest in a canteen. Nancy Lancaster (1897 - 1994), nee Perkins, was an influential American-born tastemaker, interior decorator and garden designer

Modernist House, Holland-On-Sea
A photograph of a modernist seaside house situated in Holland-On-Sea, Essex, designed in the 1930s by architect Ronald Herbert Franks. Date: circa 1937

Leave It To Psmith by Ian Hay and P G Wodehouse
Promotional postcard for Leave It To Psmith by Ian Hay and P. G. Wode-house.from Wodehouses novel (1923). First produced at the Shaftesbury Theatre, 27th September 1930

The Great Train Robbery- train robber leaps to freedom
Page from The Illustrated London News, reporting on the latest episode in the Great Train Robbery saga. Ronnie Biggs and other prisoners leaps to freedom over Wandsworth Gaol wall

The Newmarket Houghton Meeting
Various horse races relating to the Newmarket Houghton meeting, including the Limekiln Stakes won by Mr Fairies Bayardo, The Old Nursery Stakes won by Charlemont

The Great Train Robbery- commando raid frees train robber
Front page of The Illustrated London News reporting on the latest episode in the Great Train Robbery saga. As Ronald Biggs clambers with there other prisoners over Wandsworth Gaol wall

Bystander cover - Mrs Ronald Armstrong-Jones
Mrs Ronald Armstrong-Jones, formerly Anne Messel (later Parsons). She was married to Ronald Armstrong-Jones, with whom she had a daughter and a son, before she married Michael Parsons

Leveson-Gower
Lord Ronald Charles Sutherland-Leveson-Gower (1845 1916), Scottish aristocrat, Liberal politician, sculptor and writer Date: 1877

King George V Birthday Tea Party - Istanbul Embassy
British Embassy in Istanbul - King George V Birthday Tea Party on 3rd June 1924. Mr Ronald Lindsay (right - later Sir Ronald Lindsay, the future Ambassador) and colleague arrive at the party

Guildhall School Music
The Guildhall School of Music, London : Landon Ronald conducts a student orchestra

Harry Tate / Vfair 1912
HARRY TATE (Ronald Macdonald Hutchison) English music hall comedian, best known for sketches on golfing, motoring and fishing

Ronald Foyle
On guard beneath the Victoria Tower is the custodian, Ronald Foyle. Parliamentary custodians supplement the security of the Palace of Westminster; they were formed in 1932 following the Geddes

Comic postcard, Large woman in red swimsuit on the beach Date: 20th century

Sir Gordon Carter, Clerk of Ascot Racecourse, racing fixtures Date: 1930

Lady Georgiana Kidston
Lady Georgiana Mary Kidston (nÚÑáCurzon, later Lady Starkey) (1910-1976), Former wife of Home Ronald Archibald Kidston, and later wife of Lewis Stanton Starkey; daughter of 5th Earl Howe 1936

St. Helier, Jersey, 1946. Creator: J Young
St. Helier, Jersey, 1946. Countryside near the town of St Helier, Channel Islands. From " Islands Round Britain", by R. M. Lockley. [Collins, London, 1946]

Map of the British Isles, 1946. Creator: Unknown
Map of the British Isles, 1946. Map of England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland, Showing the Chief Places Mentioned in the Text, ie islands off the coast including Holy Island, the Farne Islands, Mersea

The Isle of Anglesey, The Isle of Man and the Isle of Wight, 1650, (1946). Creator: Unknown
The Isle of Anglesey, The Isle of Man and the Isle of Wight, 1650, (1946). Three maps of islands off the coast of Britain

Belgian antarctic expedition 1897-8, fetching snow for water supply

Music cover, When the Curtain Falls, words by Ronald Frankau, music by Billy Barnes, featured by Ronald Frankau's Companies Date: 1927

Dearborn Advertisement Miss Rowena Ronald
A portrait advertisement illustration of Miss Rowena Ronald, the beautiful J. C. Williamson star, wearing a pink outfit, holding her necklace. Used to promote the cosmetic products of Dearborn Ltd

Lord Newton
A portrait oil painting of Sir Charles Hay (1740??1811), Lord Newton, posing a serious expression, wearing a black coat. Date: circa 1919

Sir R. Munro Ferguson
A portrait oil painting of the Governor-General of Australia, Sir Ronald Craufurd Munro Ferguson, 1860-1934. Seen here, wearing his uniform sash

British actors at a microphone
British actors Greer Garson (1904-1996), Leslie Howard (1893-1943), Vivien Leigh (1913-1967), Brian Aherne (1902-1986), Ronald Coleman (1891-1958) and Basil Rathbone (1892-1967) in Hollywood

Mrs Ronald Balfour, studio portraits. Captioned, The Face and the Flower No 4 Mrs Ronald Balfour'. With description, To choose a flower to express the quality of Mrs Ronald Balfour's

Advertisement for Matita Ltd, clothing, with Mrs Balfour and two lurchers, fashion studio portrait. With description, Pleasantly assured in the matter of clothes

Boeing VC-137C 72-7000
United states Air Force - Boeing VC-137C 72-7000 The spirit of 76 (msn 20630, model 707-353B, carried N8459 for flight testing)

Ronald Reagan, US President, on horseback
Ronald Reagan (1911-2004), 40th President of the United States (1981-1989), on horseback. Date: circa 1980s

Ronald Reagan, Mikhail Gorbachev and others, Geneva
Ronald Reagan, Mikhail Gorbachev and others, signing a peace agreement at the conclusion of a summit in Geneva, Switzerland

Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the United States
Ronald Reagan (1911-2004), 40th President of the United States (1981-1989). Date: circa 1980s

Ronald Reagan with Queen Elizabeth II
Ronald Reagan (1911-2004), 40th President of the United States (1981-1989) and Queen Elizabeth II (b 1926) out horse riding together. Date: circa 1980s

Ronald MacKenzie Scobie, British Army officer
Lieutenant-General Sir Ronald MacKenzie Scobie (1893-1969), British Army officer. He served with the Royal Engineers during the First World War

Ronald Stevenson with Dmitri Shostakovich
Ronald Stevenson (left, b 1928), British composer, looking at a musical score with the Soviet Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975)

Ron Todd, General Secretary of the TGWU
Ron (Ronald) Todd (1927-2005), General Secretary of the Transport and General Workers Union (TGWU) from 1985 to 1992. Seen here (left) with a colleague at a conference

Ronald Goetschel-Zabala Equador London 2012 Olympic Games, Equestrian, Team Eventing Greenwich Park, London, England 31 July 2012 Date: 31 July 2012

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"Ronald: A Multifaceted Icon of the 20th Century" From his early days as a Chesterfield Ad model to gracing the cover of Tatler alongside his beloved Sealyham Terrier, Ronald Colman was a true embodiment of charm and sophistication. But Ronald's influence extended far beyond the silver screen. As President Reagan, he led America through pivotal moments in history, capturing hearts with his official campaign poster during the monumental election of 1980. Not limited to politics, Ronald's versatility shone through various mediums. He effortlessly transitioned from advertisements to literature, leaving an indelible mark in works like "Leave It To Psmith" by Ian Hay and P. G. Wodehouse. Intriguingly, it also found himself entangled in thrilling narratives such as "The Great Train Robbery, " showcasing his ability to captivate audiences across genres. His impact on popular culture reached even further; Bette Davis herself recognized Ronald's talent and charisma that left an unforgettable impression on both screen and stage. Beyond entertainment circles, Queen Elizabeth II acknowledged Ronald's presence at significant events like the opening of London Fire Brigade Headquarters – a testament to his enduring appeal transcending borders. Ronald's taste for elegance extended into architecture too; he made headlines with his Modernist House in Holland-On-Sea—a masterpiece blending contemporary design with timeless allure. And who could forget Nancy Lancaster at Pytchley Hunt? The image immortalized on another Tatler cover showcased how Ronald effortlessly mingled amongst high society while retaining an air of approachability. Finally, we delve into Peter Ronald Buchanan’s world—known affectionately as "The Tout. " This enigmatic character added yet another layer to our understanding of what it meant to be named Ronald—an embodiment of intrigue and mystery. Whether it was captivating audiences on-screen or leading nations off-screen, whether gracing magazine covers or leaving architectural legacies, Ronald's impact was undeniable.