Thorpe Collection (page 4)

JIM THORPE (1888-1953). American athlete. Thorpe playing baseball for the New York Giants in 1918 or 1919

Advertisement for Lancaster & Thorpe opticians, Derby
Advertisement for Lancaster & Thorpe, The Opticians, The Spot, Derby, offering sight testing and the scientific fitting of glasses

Lehigh River at Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe), Pennsylvania
An aerial view of the Great Loop in Lehigh River at Mauch Chunk (now known as Jim Thorpe), Pennsylvania. Date: circa 1895

Northanger Abbey / Austen
Catherine Morland asks Mr. Thorpe to stop the carriage. Date: First published: 1818

I m sorry I was out
An Edwardian write-away postcard. Artist: James H Thorpe Date: 1902

Female costume of the reign of Henry IV, 1399-1423.. Handcolored engraving from Civil Costume of England from the Conquest to the Present Period drawn by Charles Martin and etched by Leopold Martin

The Irrespressibles by J. H. Thorpe
Xmas 1913 - and 1914, but still smiling. The irrepressible spirit of the British Tommy illustrated by J. H. Thorpe in December 1914. Date: 1914

Yarmouth Road, Thorpe St Andrew, Norfolk
Yarmouth Road, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, near Sprowston, Norfolk, England. Date: 1910s

Abbey Street, Thorpe-le-Soken, Essex
Abbey Street, Thorpe-le-Soken, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England. Date: 1900s

Summit Hill Railway Station, Carbon, Pennsylvania, USA. Mauch Chunk (Now Jim Thorpe), Summit Hill & Switchback Railroad Date: 1910s

Waterworks, Thorpe, County Durham
Waterworks, Thorpe, Easington, near Hartlepool, County Durham, England. Date: 1900s

The East Coast is SO bracing, WW1 cartoon
The East Coast is SO bracing - with apologies to the famous " Hassall" poster. Cartoon by J. H. Thorpe referencing John Hassalls famous jolly Skegness is so bracing travel poster

Mens Wear during WW1, August and February by J. H. Thorpe
The contrast in clothing worn by British soldiers in the trenches in August and in February. The soldier on the left wears the familiar khaki tunic, breeches and puttees

Raffles, The Amateur Cracksman
A scene from Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman, at the Comedy Theatre, London. Based on the stories by E.W.Hornung, the play showed a series of incidents in the life of the gentleman thief

Patriotic tableau at the Alhambra, Defenders of Europe WW1
A scene from the patriotic revue, Not Likely, at the Alhambra theatre in Leicester Square, showing the Defenders of Europe, - Russia (Madge Thorpe), Britannia (Hilda Dick)

Our Artist with the Artists
Members of the Artists Rifles with impressions of certain members of the corps by a fellow member (and magazine artist) Private J. H. Thorpe. Date: 1915

Thorpe Peed
THORPE PEED English singer and teacher of singing. Date: CIRCA 1859

Nelsons Father
EDMUND NELSON, rector of Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk, whose son Horatio became a sailor. Date: 18th century

Susanna Lady Lister
SUSANNA lady LISTER (nee Temple) wife (1) of sir Gifford Thornhurst, (2) of sir Martin Lister of Thorpe Arnold. Date: 16TH CENTURY

Drawings Prints, Print, Midnight Race Mississippi, Lithographer, Publisher, Lithographed published
Drawings and Prints, Print, Midnight Race on the Mississippi, Lithographer, Publisher, Lithographed and published by, Currier & Ives, S.L

JIM THORPE (1888-1953). James Francis Thorpe. American athlete. Oil over a photograph taken in 1911, when he was on the Carlisle Indian School football team

General View of Burnham Thorpe as Seen from the Rectory Garden

The River Wensum, Norwich The Wensum at Thorpe: Boys Bathing Bathing Scene The Wensum, Norwich, John Crome, 1768-1821, British

Boys Bathing on the River Wensum, Norwich A River Scene with Boys Bathing View on the Wesum at Thorpe, John Crome, 1768-1821, British

PENNSYLVANIA: MAUCH CHUNK. The Great Loop at Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe), Pennsylvania. Photograph, c1890

SHAKESPEARE: SONNETS. Title page to the first edition of William Shakespeares sonnets. Published at London, 1609, presumably by Thomas Thorpe

JIM THORPE (1888-1953). James Francis Thorpe. American athlete. Thorpe while on the Carlisle Indian School football team in 1911

BELL-RINGING, 1884. Mrs. Charles Watson as Bessie, a character from Rose Hartwicke Thorpes poem of 1867, Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight. Original cabinet photograph, 1884

James Francis Thorpe. American athlete. Jim Thorpe (left) and Thomas McLaughlin (right) running on a track, 1910s
JIM THORPE (1888-1953). James Francis Thorpe. American athlete. Jim Thorpe (left) and Thomas McLaughlin (right) running on a track, 1910s

From left to right, chemists and physicists: Kirchhoff, von Bunsen and Roscoe c1860. Gustave Robert Kirchhoff, German physicist (1824-1887), Robert Wilhelm Eberhard von Bunsen

Extricating the dead and wounded from the wreckage of the railway accident at Thorpe near Norwich, Norfolk. September 1874

James Francis Thorpe. American athlete. Thorpe playing baseball for the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds, 1913
JIM THORPE (1888-1953). James Francis Thorpe. American athlete. Thorpe playing baseball for the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds, 1913

American athlete. Thorpe playing baseball for the New York Giants in 1918 or 1919
JIM THORPE (1888-1953). American athlete. Thorpe playing baseball for the New York Giants in 1918 or 1919

Thorpe, Old Reach, Norwich, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Thorpe, New Reach, Norwich, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Thorpe, church and river, Norwich, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Banks of the River Yare
Mothers and children on the banks of the River Yare, flowing placidly through the picturesque little village of Thorpe-next-Norwich, Norfolk, England. Date: 1930s

England / Dovedale
A dramatic view from Thorpe Cloud (900 feet high), looking down on the River Dove, Dovedale, Derbyshire, England. Date: early 1960s

Thorpe Cloud
Climbers on the slopes of Thorpe Cloud (900 feet high), looking towards Thorpe Village, Derbyshire, England. Date: early 1960s

Derbyshire Peaks
The rocky summit of Thorpe Cloud, a 900 feet high hill, which overlooks Dovedale, in the Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England. Date: 1960s

View of Dovedale, Derbyshire, from Thorpe Cloud
View of Dovedale, in the Derbyshire Peak District, from Thorpe Cloud. Date: circa 1920

JIM THORPE (1888-1953). James Francis Thorpe. American athlete. Thorpe playing baseball for the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds, 1913

Postbox by J. A. Thorpe
A small girl (Phyllis) posts a letter while out walking the dog with her mother and says with a sudden clarity of understanding, " So thats where Aunty Mabel lives"

Union Workhouse, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
The Peterborough Union Workhouse, Cambridgeshire, erected in 1836 on Thorpe Road in Peterborough. It was designed by Bryan Browning. The site later became Peterborough District Hospital

The East Coast is So Bracing! by James H. Thorpe
A pastiche of the famous " Skegness is so Bracing" poster by John Hassall, reworked by J.H. Thorpe in the light of the coastal bombardment suffered by Britain in January 1915

Roman Villa on the Isle of Wight
A discovery by Captain Thorpe of Yarbridge at Morton Farm, near Brading, Isle of Wight. The area was fully explored, exposing several chambers and decorative Roman tiles

Nelson / Birthplace / Iln
HORATIO LORD NELSON English naval officers birthplace at Burnham Thorpe Parsonage, Norfolk

Northanger Abbey / Toast
The messroom will drink Isabella Thorpe for a fortnight

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"Exploring the Many Faces of Thorpe: From Marigolds to Asylums, Bridges to Birthplaces" Step into the world and discover its diverse tapestry of history and culture. Delve into the enchanting artwork of Hall Thorpe's "Marigolds, " where vibrant colors bloom with life. Journey to Norfolk County Lunatic Asylum in Thorpe, Norfolk, a place that holds stories untold within its walls. Transport yourself back in time as you gaze upon the majestic Old London Bridge from around 1630 through a captivating photograph captured between 1900-1920. Marvel at its architectural brilliance and imagine the bustling city life that once thrived upon it. Meet Graham Thorpe, an individual who has left an indelible mark on cricket history. Witness his prowess on the field as he showcases his skills with finesse and determination. Immerse yourself in a charming street scene set in Thorpe Bay, Essex. Feel the gentle sea breeze caress your face as you stroll along its picturesque lanes lined with quaint houses and inviting shops. Discover another facet of Thorpe's legacy at Nelson's birthplace, where one of Britain's greatest naval heroes was born. Stand in awe before this historic landmark that pays homage to Admiral Nelson's extraordinary achievements. Uncover tales from horse racing history as J. A Taylor emerges victorious atop a magnificent steed during the 20th century. Witness their symbiotic bond as they gallop towards triumph amidst thunderous applause. Travel back to 1908 when passion for football ran deep within Thorpe Hesley Football Club. Feel their unwavering dedication radiate from every player on that hallowed ground. Marvel at snapshots frozen in time capturing Melton Mowbray's serene beauty at Thorn End during early 1900s - a tranquil escape nestled amidst nature’s embrace. Wander down memory lane along Thorpe Street, Thorpe Hesley, in the early 1900s.