Symonds Collection

The Black Boy pub, Dunsden, Oxfordshire
Taken early 20th cent. Still standing and known now as Black Boy Cottage. At this time also doubling up (very common for the period) as the village post office. Date: early 1900s

The Red Shoes -- a young girl dressed in white for her confirmation looks at her reflection in a large oval mirror. Rather daringly, she is wearing red shoes! early 20th century

Diana of the Uplands, 1903-1904, (1935). Creator: Charles Wellington Furse
Diana of the Uplands, 1903-1904, (1935). Portrait of Dame Katharine Furse (nee Symonds, 1875-1952), wife of the painter, as Diana, goddess of the hunt

Railway Station & River Wye, Symonds Yat, England
Railway Station & River Wye, Symonds Yat, near Monmouth, Herefordshire, England. Ross and Monmouth Railway. Date: 1910s

Masquerades and operas, 1724. Artist: William Hogarth
Masquerades and operas, 1724. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)

Mr James Gillray, from a portrait by himself, c1800. Artist: James Gillray
Mr James Gillray, from a portrait by himself, c1800. Self-portrait of British satirical cartoonist Gillray (1756-1815). Engraving after a miniature

The Featherd Fair in a Fright, 18th century. Women with elaborate feathered hairdos flee from angry ostriches who want their feathers back

Aerial view of the Wye valley towards Ross on Wye, Symonds Yat, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England

Fairyland
Sleeping fairy awakened by a grasshopper and bumble bee. Artist: Constance Symonds. Date: 1918

Aerostation out at Elbows or The Itinerant Aeronaut, 1786. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Aerostation out at Elbows or The Itinerant Aeronaut, 1786. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Ballet Tragique, 1781. Tragic ballet of Jason and Medea. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily

The Macarony Dressing Room, 1772. Artist: Charles White
The Macarony Dressing Room, 1772. A satire on the affectations of the 18th-century macaroni, a sort of dandy. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Symonds Yat, Wye Valley, Herefordshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Ricky Ponting & Andrew Symonds Australia England V Australia The Oval, London, England 21 June 2001 Date: 21 June 2001

Andrew Symonds Gloucestershire CCC 07 June 1995 Date: 07 June 1995

Swindon SN5 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Swindon SN5 8

H. M. S. Powerful. 1900. Creator: Symonds
H.M.S. " Powerful". 1900. HMS Powerful built for the Royal Navy in the 1890s provided landing parties which fought in the Siege of Ladysmith of 1899-1900 during the Second Boer War

Vice Admiral Sir Rosslyn Wemyss, K. C. B. First Sea Lord, 1917, (c1920). Creator: Symonds
Vice Admiral Sir Rosslyn Wemyss, K.C.B. First Sea Lord, 1917, (c1920). Portrait of naval commander Sir Rosslyn Wemyss (1864-1933)

Kitchen designed by R. W. Symonds, 1938
Kitchen designed by R.W. Symonds, L.R.I.B.A. 1938. House of Mr. J. Hanson Lawson in London, the interior of which was entirelly remodelled. Table with Savestane steel top

R. W. Symonds and Partner, L. & A. R. I. B. A. - Kitchen: Putty-coloured cellulosed fiitments
R. W. Symonds and Partner, L. & A.R.I.B.A. - Kitchen: Putty-coloured cellulosed fiitments, stainless steel sinks, and a teak plate-rack in the scullery of a house in Gloucester Square, London, 1939

MG R type of GH Symonds competing at the Lewes Speed Trials, Sussex, 1938. Artist: Bill Brunell
MG R 746S cc. Event Entry No: 11 Driver: Symonds, G.H. Place: Lewes Speed Trials. Date: 20.8.38

A Goldfinch and his Mistress, 1796. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank
A Goldfinch and his Mistress, 1796. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London)

English Travelling, or the First Stage from Dover, 1785. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
English Travelling, or the First Stage from Dover, 1785. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily

French Travelling, or the First Stage from Calais, 1792. Artist: F Dukes
French Travelling, or the First Stage from Calais, 1792. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily

A French Family, 1790. Artist: Samuel Alken
A French Family, 1790. An anti-French view of our continental cousins: a dog wearing clothes, a man with an effete hairstyle, a child showing her legs

Reconciliation or the Return from Scotland, late 18th century. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

La Francoise a Londres: The French Lady in London or The Head-dress of the Year 1771. A satire on the exaggerated hairstyles of the day

The English Lady at Paris, 1771. Artist: Charles Brandoin
The English Lady at Paris, 1771. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London)

A French Petit Maitre and his Valet, late 18th century. Artist: Charles Grignion
A French Petit Maitre and his Valet, late 18th century. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston

A Unwelcome customer, 1772. Artist: Caldwell
A Unwelcome customer, 1772. A bull bursts into a shop, shocking the lady customers who drop the samples of lace they were looking at. The bull has a fur muff on one horn

The Country Vicars Fire Side, 1781. Artist: E Williams
The Country Vicars Fire Side, 1781. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London)

The Rival Milliners, 1770. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)

A Milliners Shop; Mrs Monopolize, the butchers wife, purchasing a modern head dress, 1772. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Dancing Bear, 1785. Artist: C Knight
Dancing Bear, 1785. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)

The Female Orators, 1768. Artist: Rennoldson
The Female Orators, 1768. Two women are having an argument while a dog and a small boy steal from their baskets of market wares

High-Life Below Stairs, 1772. Artist: Caldwell
High-Life Below Stairs, 1772. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)

Well-a-day! Is this my son Tom!, 1770. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds]

Grown Gentlemen Taught to Dance, 1768. Artist: B Clowes
Grown Gentlemen Taught to Dance, 1768. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds])

Grown Ladies Taught to Dance, 1750. Artist: Rennoldson
Grown Ladies Taught to Dance, 1750. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London)

A Pleasing Method of Rouzing the Doctor or a Thythe Pig No Bad Sight. 1770. Satire on the clergy - a woman is tickling the doctors nose with the tail of a piglet that she is obliged to give him as a

Stand Coachman, or The Haughty Lady Well Fitted, 1750. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston

Christmas Gambolls, Boxing Day, 1747. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds])

The Stage Coach or Country Inn Yard, 1747. Artist: William Hogarth
The Stage Coach or Country Inn Yard, 1747. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds]

A Parish Feast, 1741. Humbly inscribed to the church-wardens, vestrymen, questmen, and Parish officers, by Sr Guzzledown Tearfowl. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Fore-warned, Fore-armed, 1741. Artist: E Gravelot
Fore-warned, Fore-armed, 1741. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)

The View and Humours of Billingsgate, 1736. Londons famous fish market. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Morning (Four Times of the Day), 1738. Artist: William Hogarth
Morning (Four Times of the Day), 1738. Scene in Covent Garden, London, early on a winter morning. A small fire burns in the foreground. A stall-keeper is seated on a basket

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Symonds: A Captivating Blend of History, Nature, and Art Step into the enchanting world of Symonds, a place where history comes alive amidst picturesque landscapes and artistic wonders. Nestled in Oxfordshire's Dunsden village is The Black Boy pub, an iconic establishment that has stood the test of time. Its walls whisper tales from centuries past as locals and visitors gather to share stories over pints of ale. Speaking of tales, have you heard about "The Red Shoes"? This captivating fairytale has its roots in Symonds, transporting readers to a realm where dreams intertwine with reality. It's no wonder that this mystical land inspired works like "The Feathered Fair in a Fright, " an 18th-century masterpiece that captures the whimsy and magic so inherent to Symonds. But Symonds' allure extends beyond folklore; it boasts natural wonders too. At the Railway Station & River Wye in Symonds Yat, England, one can witness nature's breathtaking beauty firsthand. As you gaze upon the tranquil river flowing through lush greenery, it becomes clear why artists like Charles Wellington Furse were compelled to immortalize these landscapes on canvas. Artistic expression takes many forms in Symonds. Mr James Gillray's self-portrait from c1800 showcases his talent for satirical caricatures—a testament to the vibrant art scene that thrived here throughout history. Meanwhile, Diana of the Uplands by Furse transports us back to 1903-1904 when this mesmerizing painting first captivated audiences with its ethereal charm. Venturing further into Symonds Yat reveals even more treasures awaiting discovery. The Wye Valley offers aerial views that seem straight out of Fairyland itself—rolling hills dotted with quaint cottages and meandering rivers creating a tapestry fit for fairytales.