Thornton Collection (page 6)

Charabanc Outing, Thornton Heath, London
Charabanc Outing, Thornton Heath, Croydon, County of London, England. Date: 1910s

North Drive, Cleveleys, Lancashire
North Drive, Cleveleys, near Hardhorn & Thornton, Lancashire, England. Showing the Post Office & Ye Baccy Shoppe Date: 1920s

Grangewood Park Bowling Green, Croydon, London
Grangewood Park Bowling Green, Croydon, near Thornton Heath, County of London, England. Date: 1920s

St Winifreds Receiving Home, Clapham Park, Balham
St Winifreds Home, Thornton Road, Clapham Park, Balham - formerly the Clapham Home of Rest for Girls Out of Situation, and later the St Annes Home for Girls

Bonnell Thornton
BONNELL THORNTON writer and wit Date: 1841 - 1899

Robert John Thornton
ROBERT JOHN THORNTON Physician, naturalist and writer. Date: 1768 - 1837

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Testimonial to his Excellency Edward Thornton, British Minister Plenipotentiary to the Argentine Confederation, 1861

Samuel Freeman after William John Newton (British, 1773 - 1857), Robert Thornton, M.D. published 1809, stipple engraving

Richard Earlom after Dr. Robert John Thornton (British, 1743 - 1822), Roses, 1805, color mezzotint and etching on wove paper

Blue Passion Flower, for the Temple of Flora by Robert Thornton, Philip
Blue Passion Flower, for the " Temple of Flora" by Robert Thornton, Philip Reinagle, 1749-1833, British

The lakes at Zahara de la Sierra, El Gastor, Andalucia, Spain

Charlotte Brontes Birthplace - Thornton, West Yorkshire Date: circa 1910

The White Lily with variegated leaves, engraved by Stadler after Henderson, in a book entitled The Temple of Flora by Dr Robert John Thornton (1768-1837)

A Group of Carnations, engraved by Caldwall after Henderson, in a book entitled The Temple of Flora by Dr Robert John Thornton (1768-1837). The book was published between 1799 and 1807. Date: 1803

The China Limodoron, engraved by Landseer after Henderson, in a book entitled The Temple of Flora by Dr Robert John Thornton (1768-1837). The book was published between 1799 and 1807. Date: 1802

Roses, engraved by Earlom after Robert John Thornton, in a book entitled The Temple of Flora by Dr Robert John Thornton (1768-1837). The book was published between 1799 and 1807. Date: 1805

Antoine de Jussieu (1686-1758), French botanist. One of a family of distinguished botanists
Antoine de Jussieu (1686-1758), French botanist.One of a family of distinguished botanists. He was director of the Jardin des Plantes Paris and also practiced medicine

Antoine Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1794) French chemist. Among other achievements, Lavoisier was one of the discoverers of oxygen, and established the laws of chemical combination

Daniel Rutherford (1749-1819) Scottish physician and botanist. Professor botany and Keeper of the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh. The author Walter Scott was his nephew

American physician and political leader and signer of the Declaration of Independence. Line engraving, 19th century
MATTHEW THORNTON (1714-1803). American physician and political leader and signer of the Declaration of Independence. Line engraving, 19th century

Nymphaea nelumbo, sacred Egyptian bean
Illustration from The Temple of Flora by Robert John Thornton (1768?-1837). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Rhododendron ponticum, pontic rhododendron
Illustration from The Temple of Flora by Robert John Thornton (1768?-1837). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Strelitzia reginae, Queen plant
Illustration from The Temple of Flora (1812) by Dr Robert John Thornton (1768-1837)

London Fire Brigade decontamination exercise
A London Fire Brigade mass decontamination exercise, Mayday Hospital, Thornton Heath, South London

GLC-LFB Salvage Tender
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

THORNTON NIVEN WILDER (1897-1975). American writer. Photographed c1942

THORNTON WILDER (1897-1975). American writer. Caricature, 1929, by Eva Herrmann

THORNTON: PASSION-FLOWER. The winged passion-flower (Passiflora alata Dryand. )
THORNTON: PASSION-FLOWER. The winged passion-flower (Passiflora alata Dryand.). Engraving by Warner after a painting by Peter Henderson for The Temple of Flora

THORNTON: SENSITIVE PLANT. Large Flowering Sensitive Plant (Calliandra grandiflora Bentham). Engraving by Joseph Constantine Stadler after a painting by Philip Reinagle for The Temple of Flora

THORNTON: STRELITZIA. The Queen (Strelitzia reginae Banks). Commonly known as a bird of paradise flower. Engraving by Richard Cooper the Younger after a painting by Peter Henderson for The Temple of

THORNTON: LIMODORON. The China Limodoron (Phaius tunkervillae). Engraving by Landseer after a painting by Peter Henderson for The Temple of Flora, by British botanist Robert John Thornton, 1802

THORNTON: PASSION-FLOWER. The Blue Passion-Flower (Passiflora caerulea L. )
THORNTON: PASSION-FLOWER. The Blue Passion-Flower (Passiflora caerulea L.). Engraving by Caldwall after a painting by Philip Reinagle for The Temple of Flora

BOTANY: FLOWERS, 1807. Illustration of Farina of Flowers as observed by the Microscope, Published by Geoffroy in the Year 1711

THORNTON: RHODODENDRON. The Pontic Rhododendron (Rhododendron ponticum L. )
THORNTON: RHODODENDRON. The Pontic Rhododendron (Rhododendron ponticum L.). Engraving by Caldwall after a painting by Peter Henderson for The Temple of Flora

THORNTON: WATER LILY. The Blue Egyptian Water Lily (Nymphaea caerulea Savigny). Engraving by Joseph Constantine Stadler after a painting by Peter Henderson for The Temple of Flora

THORNTON: WHITE LILY. The White Lily (Lilium candidum L. ). Engraving by Joseph Constantine Stadler after a painting by
THORNTON: WHITE LILY. The White Lily (Lilium candidum L.). Engraving by Joseph Constantine Stadler after a painting by Peter Henderson for The Temple of Flora

THORNTON: CROCUSI. The snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis L. ), violet spring crocus
THORNTON: CROCUSI. The snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis L.), violet spring crocus, yellow crocus and blue leafless crocus (Crocus nudiflorus Sm)

THORNTON: PITCHER PLANT. Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia flava). Engraving by Richard Cooper the Younger after a painting by Philip Reinagle for The Temple of Flora

THORNTON: SHELL GINGER. The Nodding Renealmia, or shell ginger (Alpinia zerumbet). Engraving by Caldwall after a painting by Peter Henderson for The Temple of Flora

ROBERT JOHN THORNTON (1768-1837). English physician and botanist. Aquatint engraving, c1799

BOTANY: CLASSIFICATION. Analysis of the Sexual System of Carolus von Linnaeus. Diagram of Linnaeus sexual system of classifying flowers, c1807

THORNTON: STAPELIA. The Maggot-Bearing Stapelia (Stapelia hirsuta L. ). Engraving by Joseph Constantine Stadler after a
THORNTON: STAPELIA. The Maggot-Bearing Stapelia (Stapelia hirsuta L.). Engraving by Joseph Constantine Stadler after a painting by Peter Henderson for The Temple of Flora, by Robert John Thornton

THORNTON: PASSION-FLOWER. The quadrangular passion-flower (Passiflora quadrangularis L. )
THORNTON: PASSION-FLOWER. The quadrangular passion-flower (Passiflora quadrangularis L.). Engraving by James Hopwood the Elder after a painting by Peter Henderson for The Temple of Flora

THORNTON: HYACINTHS. Hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis L. ). Engraving by Warner after a painting by Sydenham Teak
THORNTON: HYACINTHS. Hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis L.). Engraving by Warner after a painting by Sydenham Teak Edwards for The Temple of Flora, by Robert John Thornton, 1801

THORNTON: INDIAN REED. Indian Reed (Canna indica L. ). Engraving by Caldwall after a painting by Peter Henderson for
THORNTON: INDIAN REED. Indian Reed (Canna indica L.). Engraving by Caldwall after a painting by Peter Henderson for The Temple of Flora, by British botanist Robert John Thornton, 1804

THORNTON: CYCLAMEN. The Persian cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum Miller). Engraving by William Elmes after a painting by Abraham Pethar for The Temple of Flora, by Robert John Thornton, 1804

THORNTON: BEGONIA. The Oblique-Leaved Begonia (Begonia minor Jacq. ). Engraving by Caldwall after a painting by Philip
THORNTON: BEGONIA. The Oblique-Leaved Begonia (Begonia minor Jacq.). Engraving by Caldwall after a painting by Philip Reinagle for The Temple of Flora, by British botanist Robert John Thornton, 1800

THORNTON: CARNATIONS. A group of carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus L. ). Engraving by Caldwall after a painting by
THORNTON: CARNATIONS. A group of carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus L.). Engraving by Caldwall after a painting by Peter Henderson for The Temple of Flora, by Robert John Thornton, 1803

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"Exploring the Enchanting World of Thornton: From A Group of Auriculas to Thornton Heath Railway Station" Step into the captivating world of Thornton, where beauty and history intertwine. In this enchanting place, you'll discover a mesmerizing array of sights and stories that will transport you through time. Imagine yourself strolling through a vibrant garden filled with colorful blooms. Among them are delicate Auriculas, forming a stunning group that captivates all who behold it. These flowers seem to whisper tales of their own, as if they hold secrets from generations past. As you delve deeper into Thornton's tapestry, you encounter The Pearly King and Queen Heath. Adorned in shimmering pearls and exuding regal grace, they embody the spirit and charm of this remarkable town. Travel back even further to Pynes House in Exeter, Devon during 1825. This grand estate stands as a testament to the opulence and elegance that once graced its halls. Its walls echo with whispers from bygone eras, telling stories only those who listen closely can hear. But not all tales are filled with fortune and splendor. The stock market crash casts its shadow over one unlucky speculator named Walter Thornton from New York in 1929. Desperate times call for desperate measures as he offers his roadster for sale amidst the chaos brought upon by economic turmoil. Yet amidst adversity lies resilience - symbolized by Hyacinths blooming against all odds. Their fragrant blossoms serve as a reminder that even in dark times, there is always hope for brighter days ahead. Venturing further into nature's embrace within Thornton's borders reveals treasures like the oblique-leaved Begonia and the majestic Pontic Rhododendron. Each plant tells its own story - tales woven by Mother Nature herself - showcasing her boundless creativity and awe-inspiring beauty. Thornton holds more surprises within its realm.