Stratton Collection

Stratton Park Halt, Wiltshire
A birds eye view of Stratton Park Halt situated between Shrivenham and Swindon. The photograph was taken from the road bridge that crossed over the lines

Miss Jennifer Stratton
Cover of The Tatler featuring Miss Jennifer Stratton, one of the debutantes of 1956, wearing the dress in which she attended Queen Charlottes Ball. She is the daughter of Major and Mrs F.J. Stratton

Swindon & Highworth Union Workhouse, Swindon, Wiltshire
The Swindon and Highworth Union workhouse on Highworth Road, at Stratton St Margaret near Swindon, Wiltshire. The building, opened in 1846, later became St Margarets Hospital

Gene Stratton-Porter
GENE (Geneva) STRATTON-PORTER (nee Stratton) American author of A girl of the limberlost and other writings mingling nature and sentiment

LAVINIA WARREN BUMPUS (1841-1919)
Mrs General Tom Thumb. English dwarf. Wood engraving, American, 1863

General Tom Thumb, 19th century (1955). General Tom Thumb was the stage name of Charles Sherwood Stratton (1838-1883), an American celebrity who stopped growing normally when a child

Ocean Liners - clock, propeller ashtray and compact
Ocean Liners - RMS Queen Mary Smiths Empire clock, maiden voyage 1936 commemorative ashtray in the form of a propeller, and RMS Queen Mary Stratton compact. Date: 20th century

Ben Travers farce scene, theatrical action photograph. With description, More Dangerous than Leg Theory; Gussie Pogson (Robertson Hare) and Dandy Stratton (Ralph Lynn), Test Match cricketers

Charles Sherwood Stratton known by everyone as General Tom Thumb (1838 - 1883), American dwarf, who achieved great fame. Wearing court dress, appearing at the Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly

DDE-90039056
Dawn at Caribou Pond in Crocker Cirque at the base of Crocker Mountain in Stratton, Maine. Near the Appalachian Trail. Date: 21/12/2011

General Tom Thumb as Napoleon
General Tom Thumb (Charless Stratton) as Napoleon. 19th century

Charless Stratton, General Tom Thumb as Napoleon. 19th century

Monument at the site of the Battle of Stamford Hill, Stratton (b / w photo)
3093755 Monument at the site of the Battle of Stamford Hill, Stratton (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

General Tom Thumb
Charles Sherwood Stratton (1838 - 1883), known as General Tom Thumb, was a dwarf who achieved great fame as a performer under circus pioneer P.T. Barnum

Music cover, The Lily of Laguna sung by Eugene Stratton
Music cover, The Lily of Laguna, written and composed by Leslie Stuart, sung by Eugene Stratton. 1898

New Church at Stratton in Hampshire (engraving)
5204714 New Church at Stratton in Hampshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Church at Stratton in Hampshire)

General Tom Thumbs carriage, 1844. Creator: Unknown
General Tom Thumbs carriage, 1844. Coach and horses belonging to American circus performer Charles Sherwood Stratton, better known by his stage name of General Tom Thumb. Phineas T

Tom Thumb (Charles Sherwood Stratton), ca. 1848. Creator: Unknown
Tom Thumb (Charles Sherwood Stratton), ca. 1848

Bedford MK43 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bedford MK43 0

Cotswold GL7 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cotswold GL7 2

Cornwall EX23 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cornwall EX23 9

Borwick Hall, from the North-West, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Borwick Hall, from the North-West, 1928. Borwick Hall in Lancashire is a 16th century manor house. Illustration originally published in " The Domestic Architecture of England during the Tudor

Tom Thumb, 1942. Artist: Day & Haghe
Tom Thumb, 1942. From Fairs, Circuses and Music Halls, by M. Wilson Disher. [Collins, London, 1942]

General Tom Thumb, c1840s. General Tom Thumb was the stage name of Charles Sherwood Stratton (1838-1883), an American celebrity who stopped growing normally when a child

General Tom Thumb, Lucia Zarate, General Mite and Frank Uf
Engraving showing General Tom Thumb, real name Charles Sherwood Stratton (1838-1883), Lucia Zarate (1864-1890), General Mite, real name Francis Joseph Flynn (b.1864), and Frank Uffner

From Left To Right, Charles Sherwood Stratton, Aka General Tom Thumb, 1838

Ralph Hopton Baron Hopton (Of Stratton) 1596-1652. English Royal Commander In First Phase Of English Civil Wars. From The Book " Lodges British Portraits" Published London 1823

Hull Sailors Orphan Homes - Stratton Hall
The Sailors Orphan Homes, Hull, also known as Newland Homes, established in 1895 by The Port of Hull Society. Children at a meal in Stratton Hall, the Homes assembly hall and dining room

STRATTON: GEN. TOM THUMB. Charles Sherwood Stratton (1838-1883), known as General Tom Thumb, photographed at the time of his marriage to Lavinia Warren Bumpus in 1863

Charles Stratton, the American dwarf, 1844
A review, as featured in the Illustrated London News, 1844, reporting on the recent performance of Charles S. Stratton, the American dwarf (also known as General Tom Thumb)

Miss Honor Dorothy Leigh by Madame Yevonde
Honor Dorothy Leigh (1892-1982), only daughter of Mr John Blundell Leigh of Stratton Audley, Oxfordshire and granddaughter of the Marquess of Abergavenny

CHARLES STRATTON (1838-1883). General Tom Thumb. American performer. When on exhibition in London, England, in 1845. Wood engraving, from a contemporary English newspaper

CHARLES STRATTON AND WIFE. Charles Stratton (1838-1883), known as General Tom Thumb, with his wife, Lavinia Warren Bumpus (1841-1919)

CHARLES S. STRATTON, c1864. Charles S. Stratton (1838-1883), known as General Tom Thumb, with his wife Lavinia Warren, and their daughter, Minnie, c1864

CHARLES STRATTON AND WIFE. Charles Sherwood Stratton (1838-1883), known as General Tom Thumb, with his wife Lavinia Warren Bumpus (1841-1919)

STRATTON WEDDING, 1863. The marriage of Charles Sherwood Stratton (1838-1883), known as General Tom Thumb, with his wife Lavinia Warren Bumpus (1841-1919), at Grace Church in New York City

MAN, c1890. Portrait of a man photographed by the studio of Patten & Stratton in Boston, Massachusetts, c1890

Dusk on the South Branch of the Carrabasset River in Stratton, Maine. Appalachian Trail

Paper Birch tree (Betula papyrifera). Appalachian Trail, Crocker Mountain, Maine

View of spruce trees and the distant Bigelow Range from the Appalachian Trail on Crocker Mountain in Stratton, Maine

Stratton, VT. A silver-bordered fritillary, Bolaria selene, drinking nectar from Joe Pye Weed flowers at the Long Trail trailhead to Stratton Mountain

WOUNDED UNION SOLDIER. Alfred A. Stratton, Company G of the 147th New York Volunteers of the Union Army, who was wounded at the Battle of Petersburg, Virginia, 1864

PHINEAS TAYLOR BARNUM (1810-1891). American showman. Barnum with General Tom Thumb. Wood engraving, 19th century

CHARLES STRATTON (1838-1883). General Tom Thumb. American performer. When exhibited in London, England, at age 6. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1844

General Tom Thumb as Frederick the Great, 1845
Engraving showing General Tom Thumb, real name Charles Sherwood Stratton (1838-1883), dressed as Frederick the Great of Russia in London, 1845. Stratton was an American midget showman who was in P.T

Tom Thumb / Pony Carriage
The stage name of Charles Sherwood Stratton - pictures here with miniture carriage and attendants. Achieved great fame under circus pioneer P T Barnum. Grew to 3ft 4 inches

Old Hag - Stratton
A typical old hag - old women such as her are liable to be accused of practising black magic and witchcraft

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"Exploring the Many Faces of Stratton: From Halt to Hall" Discovering the hidden gem Park Halt in picturesque Wiltshire, a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. Remembering Miss Jennifer Stratton, a remarkable woman whose legacy continues to inspire and empower generations. Unveiling the intriguing history of Swindon & Highworth Union Workhouse, where stories of resilience and hope unfolded in Wiltshire. Delving into the literary world with Gene Stratton-Porter, an author who transported readers to enchanting realms through her captivating words. Paying tribute to LAVINIA WARREN BUMPUS (1841-1919), a trailblazing figure who defied societal norms and left an indelible mark on history. Nautical nostalgia captured in timeless Ocean Liners artifacts - a clock, propeller ashtray, and compact that evoke memories of grand voyages across vast seas. Stepping into the comedic chaos of Ben Travers' farce scene; More Dangerous than Leg Theory featuring Gussie Pogson and Dandy Stratton amidst theatrical hilarity. Reliving cricket legends' momentary halt as Test Match cricketers Gussie Pogson and Dandy Stratton find themselves held up by Peters during an action-packed match day. Celebrating General Tom Thumb's extraordinary journey from American dwarf sensation to international fame while donning court dress at London's Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly. Honoring Hull Sailors Orphan Homes' cherished haven - Stratton Hall - providing love, care, and support for countless young lives throughout its storied existence. Exploring Sir Thomas Baring's magnificent estate at historic Stratton Park in Winchester – a testament to opulence and refined elegance spanning centuries.