Thompson Collection

MIGRANT MOTHER, 1936. Florence Thompson, a 32-year-old migrant worker and mother of seven, with her children in a camp for migrant workers in Nipomo, California, 1936

Restaurant in the old town, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Muffin the Mule
Peter Thompson, producer of BBC televisions Childrens Hour, and Annette Mills with the popular puppet character Muffin the Mule at the National Television Fund Ball at the Dorchester Hotel in London

The Remnants of an Army. Photomechanical print after Elizabeth Thompson (later Lady Butler). Associated with the Retreat from Kabul, 1st Afghan War (1838-1842). Date: 1856

Scotland Forever! The Charge of the Scots Greys, the British heavy cavalry regiment that
Battle of WATERLOO : Scotland for ever ! the charge of the Scots Greys

Cloisters of Gloucester Cathedral, late 14th century. The elaborate fan vaulting, the earliest example in Britain, is clearly visible

King George Iv / Thompson
KING GEORGE IV OF ENGLAND Head & shoulders vignette portrait wearing ceremonial robes Date: 1762 - 1830

The Meare, Thorpeness, Suffolk. The Meare at Thorpeness is an artificial boating lake. It is the venue for the popular annual Thorpeness Regatta held in August

The Coniston Gondola, Lake District, Cumbria, England

Snape, Suffolk. A small village on the River Alde near the Suffolk coast, Snape is best known for its Maltings, a group of buildings formerly used to produce malt for use in the brewing industry

Wimborne Minster, Dorset. Wimborne Minster is dedicated to St Cuthburga, who founded an abbey nearby in c705. The Minster was built by the Normans in the 12th century

William Thompsons fight off Poole, Dorset, 30 May 1695. Thompson was a local fisherman whose fishing boat was fired on by a French privateer near the Isle of Purbeck

St Columbas Church, near Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009. Named after the 6th century Irish missionary monk, the ruined church dates from the 14th century

The Royal Scots. The Square at Quatre Bras, 1815, (1939). The Royal Scots form a square with bayonets fixed to repulse the French

The Colliery, Beamish Museum, Stanley, County Durham. The Beamish Museum is an open air museum devoted to recreating life in a northern Industrial town in the early 20th century

Irish International Rugby Team, 1895, at the time they played Scotland: Thompson, McCluskey, Reid (IFA), Scott, Alexander, McAteer (Trainer), Brown, Crawford, Wright, M Clutchey, Thompson, Clugston

Sylvia Thompson by Madame Yevonde
Sylvia Thompson, Mrs Luling (1902 - 1968), English novelist, writer and public speaker photographed by Madame Yevonde. Date: 1931

Levant Mine, Cornwall. The Levant Mine operated from the late 18th century until its closure in 1930, mining tin and copper from beneath the sea bed

Winston Churchill School
WINSTON CHURCHILL Pictured as a pupil at the school of the Misses Thompson in Brunswick Road, Brighton, second row, second from left, in November 1886

Lady Elizabeth Butler
LADY ELIZABETH BUTLER nee THOMPSON English painter of military and battle scenes

Durham County Rugby Team: Parkinson, Stephenson, Swinburne, Marston, Wilson, Bell, Johnston, Humphreys, Todd, Troup, Thompson, Poole, Martin, Kassell, Swainston, Geenty, Hill, Oakes, Gibbon, Hall

Victors of the Nile, 1803 (engraving)
3244739 Victors of the Nile, 1803 (engraving) by Bromley, William I (1769-1842); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire

The Belated Party on Mansfield Mountain, 1858. Creator: Jerome Thompson
The Belated Party on Mansfield Mountain, 1858

Ventnor, c1896. Artist: J Thompson
Ventnor, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London. The Cenotaph is the site of the annual national service of remembrance when those who fell in the Great War and subsequent conflicts are remembered

Tram, Beamish Museum, Stanley, County Durham. The Beamish Museum is an open air museum devoted to recreating life in a northern Industrial town in the early 20th century

Rob Roys grave at Balquhidder Parish Church, Stirling, Scotland. Robert Roy MacGregor (c1671-1734), also known as Red MacGregor, was an outlaw and Scottish folk hero of the 18th century

Wharram Percy, North Yorkshire. Wharram Percy is a deserted medieval village in the Yorkshire Wolds. It is thought that the village became deserted early in the 16th century when the local landowner

West Stow Country Park and Anglo-Saxon Village, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
West Stow Country Park and Anglo-Saxon Village, Bury St Edmund s, Suffolk. A reconstruction of an early Anglo-Saxon village from c420-650 excavated on the site

Mountain scenery near Lluc, Mallorca

The Boy by Fred Thompson with W H Berry
The Boy, a musical comedy presented by Alfred Butt and written by Fred Thompson and Percy Greenbank. It was first produced at the Adelphi Theatre on 14th September 1917

Merry Merry by Harlan Thompson
Promotional postcard for Merry Merry by Harlan Thompson; music Harry Archer (Vanderbilt Theatre, New York, 24th September 1925). First produced in England at the Carleton Theatre, 28th February 1929

Elizabeth Lindsay
ELIZABETH LINDSAY (nee Thompson) wife of the honourable Charles Lindsay, son of the earl of Crawford Date: ? - 1852

ORVAL OVERALL (1881-1947). American baseball player. Photograph by Paul Thompson, c1910

Modern Athenians plate 9 - Edinburgh
Robert Thompson (d. 1843) an importer of Irish linen and a Whig, approaching Alexander Douglas (d. 1851) for many years a Commissioner of Police

8d a Mile by George Grossman and Fred Thompson
Back page of the flyer " 8 d a Mile ". George Grossmith produced the revue and was the co-writer with Fred Thompson

Fair / Car Ride, Kings Lyn
A petrol car ride (owned by F Thompson), Kings Lynn (cars manufactured by R E Chambers Co. USA)

Francis Thompson (Lytton
Francis Thompson Writer

Coaching Meet in Hyde Pk
The Coaching Revival : Sir Henry Meysey Thompson, General Dickson and Lord Hothfield with their four-in-hand coaches in Hyde Park - a fashionable social event

President Cleveland as a pig farmer, 1885
1576761 President Cleveland as a pig farmer, 1885; (add.info.: A hard job with the hogs' President Cleveland as a pig farmer getting tangled in leashes attached to the hind legs of several hogs)

Robert Lowe, lst Viscount Sherbrooke (1811-1892) British statesman, 1878 (Woodburytype)
527827 Robert Lowe, lst Viscount Sherbrooke (1811-1892) British statesman, 1878 (Woodburytype); (add.info.: In 1868 appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer by Gladstone)

Rumford's fireplace
536208 Rumford's fireplace.; (add.info.: Rumford's fireplace. Improved efficiency by reducing chimney and depth of fireplace and putting polished plates to reflect heat into room)

Henry Thompson (1820-1904) cartoon by 'Ape' (Carlo Pellegrini), Vanity Fair, London, 1 August 1874
530725 Henry Thompson (1820-1904) cartoon by 'Ape' (Carlo Pellegrini), Vanity Fair, London, 1 August 1874. British surgeon (Lithotomy) treated Leopold I and Napoleon III

Sir Claude MacDonald, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Sir Claude MacDonald, c1900. Portrait of British soldier and diplomat Colonel Sir Claude Maxwell MacDonald; British Ambassador to Japan. Engraving after a photograph

Class in Chemistry, Tuskegee Institute, 1902. Creator: Unknown
Class in Chemistry, Tuskegee Institute, 1902

Dairy class, Tuskegee Institute, 1902. Creator: Unknown
Dairy class, Tuskegee Institute, 1902

Phelps Hall, Bible and Training School, Tuskegee Institute, 1902. Creator: Unknown
Phelps Hall, Bible and Training School, Tuskegee Institute, 1902

Richard W. Thompson [recto], 1902. Creator: Unknown
Richard W. Thompson [recto], 1902. African-American civil servant, journalist and editor, wrote for The Colored American and The Washington Post among many others

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"Thompson: A Journey Through Time and Places" Step into the world of Thompson, where history intertwines with diverse landscapes and captivating stories. From the enchanting puppetry of Muffin the Mule to the heroic charge of Scotland's Greys cavalry regiment in "Scotland Forever. ", Thompson takes us on an adventure through time. In 1936, we meet Florence Thompson, a resilient migrant mother who became an iconic figure captured by Dorothea Lange in her powerful series "Migrant Mother. " Her strength amidst adversity echoes throughout history. "The Remnants of an Army" transports us to Snape, Suffolk, where tales unfold about bravery and sacrifice. Meanwhile, King George IV reigns supreme as Thompson immortalizes his regal presence. Nature's wonders come alive as we glide along Coniston Gondola in England's Lake District or delve deep into Levant Mine in Cornwall. These breathtaking locations remind us of our connection to the earth and its rich heritage. The Royal Scots take center stage at Quatre Bras Square in 1815, leaving an indelible mark on history. Their valor resonates through generations as they fought for their beliefs. William Thompson's legendary fight off Poole showcases courage against all odds while Sylvia Thompson shines brightly under Madame Yevonde's lens – a portrait that captures grace and elegance. Lastly, Durham County Rugby Team unites individuals from different backgrounds under one banner – showcasing teamwork and camaraderie that transcends boundaries. Thompson is not just a name; it represents a tapestry woven with threads of resilience, heroism, beauty, and unity. Join us on this extraordinary journey through time and places – discovering the remarkable stories behind each chapter etched within the legacy of Thompson.