Twining Collection

Caledonian Railway locomotive number 83, 1906 Date: 1906

Coastguards and civilians of Leysdown, Isle of Sheppey
Commemorative postcard, Heroes All! Five brave coastguards and two civilians of Leysdown, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, who rescued 20 members of the 2nd Walworth Boy Scouts Troop who got into difficulties

Tropaeolum sp. nasturtium
Plate 42 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

Varsity Cricket Match of 1911 - The Oxford University XI
The Varsity Cricket Match of 1911 - The Oxford University XI (1 player short!)

Torenia, buddlea and anthocercis species
Asiatic torenia, Torenia asiatica, Dr. Lindleys buddlea, Buddlea lindleyana, clammy anthocercis, Anthocercis viscosa, twining rhodochiton, Rhodochiton volubile, lycium-like solanum

Twining thunbergia, Thunbergia fragrans. Handcoloured botanical engraving from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1816

Twining Flowers and Lace Date: 1770

White Waistcoat 1910
Herbert Haynes Twining wears a dark grey suit with a morning coat, black & white striped cravat with a gold ring, wing collar, white waistcoat & black & tan half boots. Date: 1910

Cor Boundary Jefferson Sts. Looking East Burlington
Cor. Boundary and Jefferson Sts. Looking East. Burlington, Iowa; Henry N. Twining (American, 1826 - 1901); about 1875; Albumen silver print

Cor Fourth Jefferson Sts. Looking West Burlington
Cor. Fourth and Jefferson Sts. Looking West. Burlington, Iowa; Henry N. Twining (American, 1826 - 1901); about 1875; Albumen silver print

Plant watercolours by Elizabeth Twining
From a bound volume watercolour drawings of plants : including the originals for her Illustrations of the Natural Order of Plants. Watercolour on paper. c. 1840s by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)
Portrait of Elizabeth Twining, a botanical artist and author. Frontispiece from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining

Louisa Twining (1820 - 1912), English philanthropic worker who devoted herself to issues and tasks related to the English Poor Law. Her family owned Twinings tea business on the Strand

Marchioness of Donegall (Violet Twining)
Violet Gertrude Chichester, nee Twining, Marchioness of Donegall, one of a number of so-called dollar princesses, American heiresses who married into the impoverished British aristocracy in the late

Illustration of Akebia quinata (Fiveleaf Akebia), deciduous to semi-evergreen twining vine with gree

White Bryony (Bryonia dioica) close-up of flower, leaf and twining tendril, Dorset, England, June

Lonicera periclymenum Graham Thomas

Poaceae: The Grass tribe, grasses used by humans
Plate 175 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

Labiatae
Plate 112 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

Loranthus sp. mistletoe
Plate 101 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

Lonicera sp. honeysuckle
Plate 99 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

Thysanotus patersonii, twining fringe-lily
Plate 212 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Ananas sp. pineapple
Plate 166 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

Scrophulariaceae
Plate 111 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

Convolvulaceae
Plate 116 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

Orchideae
Plate 155 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

Rhododendron sp. rhododendron
Plate 93 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

Gentian sp. gentian
Plate 97 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

Gladiolus sp. corn flag
Plate 159 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

Vitis sp. vine grapes
Plate 74 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

Various flowers
Plate 69 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

Pyrus sp. apple
Plate 63 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

Camellia sp. camellia

Geranium sp. geranium
Plate 41 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

Nymphaea sp. water lilies
Plate 9 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

Papaveraceae: poppies
Plate 2 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

SECTION OF TWINING SHRUB. Chondodendron tomentosum, of the Menispermaceae (or Moonseed ) family. The plant is a source of the drug Curare. Line engraving, 19th century

Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis) flowering, twining around grasses, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, july

WPA paintings by Yvonne Twining, Waldo Kaufer, Albert Gold, and Francis Colburn Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St. Boston

Louisa Twining 1869 Dawsons
A portrait of Louisa Twining from 1868. She became a campaigner for improvement in conditions for workhouse inmates and founded the Workhouse Visiting Society. Date: 1869

Louisa Twining at two-and-a-half
An engraved portrait of Louisa Twining aged two-and-a-half from a miniature by her sister. Twining later became a campaigner for improvement in conditions for workhouse inmates

Black Bryony (Tamus communis) berries, twining on Common Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) in hedgerow, in evening sunshine, Bacton, Suffolk, England, october

Furniture by Holland and Sons
Table with inlaid top, decorated with twining snakes, eagle and griffin claws and lily pads. This table featured in the 1851 Great Exhibition

Sir Edward Twining
SIR EDWARD FRANCIS TWINING British peer and civil servant. Educated at Lancing and Sandhurst, after being commissioned in 1918, he entered Colonial Administrative Service in 1929

1958 Creation Life Peers
A page from the ILN devoted to portraits of the first life peers created in 1958 including Baroness Ravondale, Sir Ian Fraser, Sir Robert Boothby and Sir Edward Twining

Japanese Carp 18C
Japanese carp twisting, turning and twining with wonderful ease

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"Twining: A Tapestry of Connections and Beauty" In the world of locomotives, Caledonian Railway locomotive number 83 stands tall as a symbol of power and innovation. Its sleek design and impressive capabilities captivate both engineers and enthusiasts alike. Meanwhile, on the serene shores of Leysdown, Isle of Sheppey, coastguards and civilians find solace in their shared love for the sea. Their unity is like twining waves that crash against the shore, creating a harmonious melody that resonates with their tight-knit community. Nature's own twining wonders unfold as Tropaeolum sp. Nasturtium gracefully weaves its vibrant petals together. Each blossom tells a story of resilience and beauty, reminding us to embrace life's twists and turns with grace. The Varsity Cricket Match of 1911 brings together Oxford University XI players whose camaraderie is akin to twining vines on a trellis. Bound by their passion for this timeless sport, they showcase skillful strokes while fostering lifelong friendships amidst cheers from enthusiastic spectators. Elizabeth Twining's exquisite plant watercolours capture nature's delicate dance between light and shadow. Her brushstrokes reveal intricate details that seem to come alive as if each petal were gently twined by her artistic touch. Torenia, buddlea, anthocercis species - these names may sound unfamiliar but hold within them an enchanting secret: they are all part of nature's tapestry where colors blend seamlessly through intertwining stems. Like old friends holding hands in harmony, they remind us that strength lies in unity. Amongst these floral marvels stands Thunbergia fragrans or the Twining thunbergia - its fragrance wafting through gardens like whispers carried on gentle breezes. This captivating flower reminds us to embrace life's sweet scents while appreciating the interconnectedness found within nature itself.