Sorrell Collection

Reconstruction of Mesolithic site of Star Carr, Yorkshire
Yorkshiremen of ten thousand years ago: a reconstruction of life on the middle Stone Age lakeside site of Star Carr, near Scarborough, showing typical artefacts and activities

How the Vikings lived in the Shetlands in William the Conquerors time. A vivid reconstruction by Alan Sorrell of everyday life and activities in the Jarlshof Settlement near Sumburgh Head

Regina Rifle Regiment Memorial, Courseulles, Normandy
This plaque, which is on a small pillar at the entrance to Juno Beach at Courseulles, carries the Regimental badge with battle honours of WW1 - e.g. Passchendaele, Mount Sorrell, Cambrai and Vimy

Sorrel, Scarlet Pimpernel, Field Poppy, 1951 (colour litho)
2919991 Sorrel, Scarlet Pimpernel, Field Poppy, 1951 (colour litho) by Inglis, Bessie D. (fl. 1927-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Leicesters Roman forum reconstructed
Reconstruction drawing by Alan Sorrell of the city of Leicesters Roman forum in Roman times. The Roman remains excavated by Kathleen Kenyon in 1936, beside the Roman-era Jewry Wall in Leicester

Leicesters Roman remains excavated, 1936
Drawing by Alan Sorrell of excavations in progress in the city of Leicester in 1936 led by Kathleen Kenyon. The excavated Roman remains were initially thought by Kenyon to be a Roman forum

Warwick Deeping - 2
GEORGE WARWICK DEEPING British novelist, author of Sorrell and son among many others. Date: 1877 - 1950

Alan Sorrell
Alan Ernest Sorrell (11 February 1904 21 December 1974), English artist and writer best remembered for his archaeological illustrations, particularly his detailed reconstructions of Roman Britain

Broch tower of Clickimin
An illustration of how the Broch at Clickimin Loch, in Shetland, Scotland, may have looked at the end of the First Century A.D

(George) Warwick Deeping (1877-1950) British novelist born at Southend-in-Sea, Essex. A best selling author in Europe and America in the 1920s and 1930s with novels such as Sorrell and Son (1925)

Megalithic burial mound at Knowth
Artists impression of the Megalithic burial mound at Knowth in Ireland near Newgrange beside the River Boyne, excavated by Dr George Eogan in July 1967

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"Sorrell: A Journey Through Time and History" Step into the ancient world as we witness a mesmerizing ceremony in a Megalithic burial mound, where rituals of the past come alive. Travel back thousands of years to the Mesolithic site of Star Carr in Yorkshire, as we marvel at its reconstruction and uncover the secrets of our ancestors' way of life. Immerse yourself in Viking culture as we explore how they lived in the Shetlands during William the Conqueror's reign. Discover their customs, traditions, and tales that have shaped history. Pay tribute to fallen heroes at the Regina Rifle Regiment Memorial in Courseulles, Normandy. Let us remember their sacrifice and honor their bravery on this hallowed ground. Experience an explosion of colors with Sorrel, Scarlet Pimpernel, Field Poppy - a vibrant lithograph capturing nature's beauty from 1951. Let it transport you to a simpler time filled with natural wonders. Unearth Leicesters Roman forum reconstructed before your eyes. Witness history being rebuilt brick by brick as this ancient hub comes back to life after centuries buried beneath modernity. Delve into Leicesters Roman remains excavated in 1936 - artifacts that tell stories long forgotten but now revived through careful preservation. Step closer to understanding our roots. Discover Warwick Deeping - a prominent British novelist born at Southend-in-Sea, Essex who captivated readers with his timeless tales spanning generations. His words continue to resonate today. Marvel at Alan Sorrell's artistic prowess as he brings historical landscapes to life through his intricate illustrations. His attention to detail transports us directly into these captivating worlds. Stand tall beside Clickimin's Broch tower - an architectural marvel that stands strong against time itself. Feel its ancient walls whisper stories from bygone eras while embracing its majestic presence today. Join Queen Elizabeth II on her Royal Tour of Australia's Tasmania region and witness firsthand the bond between a monarch and her people.