Vera Collection

Archie Andrews, Peter Brough and Vera Lynn
Forces Sweetheart Vera Lynn at the BBC, recording with Peter Brough and famous ventriloquist dummy, Archie Andrews, 1944. Lynn had only just returned from a tour of India

Pistachio nut tree, Pistacia vera. Pistachiers. Handcoloured steel engraving from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle

Vera Lynn during the Second World War
Page from The Sketch featuring Forces Sweetheart, singer Vera Lynn answering fan mail, leaving home to star in the show Applesauce at the Palladium

Vera Lynn / Stars / Song
VERA LYNN Popular English singer: The Stars Will Remember

Vera Nemchinova, Russian ballet dancer, 1910s. Nemchinova (1899-1984) as Golden Bird in the Ballet Russes production of Childrens Tales

Vera Vivian, performer, in cloche hat
Vera Vivian, performer of the Reg Jecks and Vera Vivian Variety Theatre Company, seen here in a cloche hat and a coat with a fur collar. 1920

Inside a carriage of the Volks Electric Railway, Brighton 10th February 1936

The Holy Face. Found in the Collection of Museo Nacional de Escultura Valladolid

St Marys Home, Felixstowe
The founders of the St Marys Home, Felixstowe, Mary and Vera Growse are pictured surrounded by their family in 1931, around the time that the home was formally taken over by the Waifs

W. S. P. U Welcome Dinner Released Prisoners
W.S.P.U Welcome Dinner Released Prisoners. A menu for the Welcome Dinner in Honour of Released Prisoners, 16th February 1912. The prisoners including Mrs

Vera Kholodnaya / Meledin
Vera Kholodnaya, Russian silent-film actress

Pistachio, Pistacia vera
5855175 Pistachio, Pistacia vera; (add.info.: Pistachio, Pistacia vera. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence, Italy, 1837)

The United States occupation of Vera Cruz, Mexico in 1914. From The Year 1914 Illustrated
492434 The United States occupation of Vera Cruz, Mexico in 1914. From The Year 1914 Illustrated. ; Private Collection.

Pistachio tree with nuts, Pistacia vera
5856557 Pistachio tree with nuts, Pistacia vera; (add.info.: Pistachio tree with nuts, Pistacia vera. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by J. Schaly from G. T)

Egyptian thorn tree, Acacia nilotica
5855074 Egyptian thorn tree, Acacia nilotica; (add.info.: Egyptian thorn tree, Acacia nilotica. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Aloe vera 1, with flower and leaf, and asafoetida 2, Ferula assafoetida, with flower, leaf, root rhizome and seed
FLO4573949 Aloe vera 1, with flower and leaf, and asafoetida 2, Ferula assafoetida, with flower, leaf, root rhizome and seed

City of Vera Cruz, east central Mexico, founded by Cortez 1519. 17th century (map)
542656 City of Vera Cruz, east central Mexico, founded by Cortez 1519. 17th century (map); (add.info.: Modern city dates from c1599 and was main link between Spain and Mexico. A)

The Judge: a thing of beauty not a joy forever, caricature of Oscar Wilde, pub. in New York, 1883 (engraving)
XND75265 The Judge: a thing of beauty not a joy forever, caricature of Oscar Wilde, pub. in New York, 1883 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: lecturing tour of the United States;).

Saint Veronica between Saints Peter and Paul, 1510. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
Saint Veronica between Saints Peter and Paul, 1510. Private Collection

The Sudarium held by two angels, 1513. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
The Sudarium held by two angels, 1513. Private Collection

Toy Streetcar, c. 1942. Creator: Fallon, Michael
Toy Streetcar, c. 1942

Nasturtium, c1930s? (1946). Creator: Vere Temple
Nasturtium, c1930s? (1946). Botanical illustration showing flowers, leaves and a feather. From " British Garden Flowers", by George M. Taylor. [Collins, London, 1946]

Vera Mirova in her snake dance, 1928
Vera Mirova, who specialises in authentic oriental (from Burma, Java, Japan and East India) dances, in her snake dance, 1928 which she was performing in New York Date: 1928

The Suffragette Housemaid 1908, (1933). Creator: Unknown
The Suffragette Housemaid 1908, (1933). A suffragette (Vera Wentworth?) wearing a pinafore advertising a protest on Londons Victoria Embankment

When They Sound The Last All Clear
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for When They Sound The Last All Clear, by Hugh Charles and Louis Elton, recorded and broadcast by Vera Lynn, who can be seen in the portrait photograph

Canary Islands - Tenerife - Aloe Vera Plants Date: circa 1930s

The actress and dancer Vera Freeman, December 1923. Was in Phi Phi and now London Calling where she dances the Blues with Noel Coward Date: 1923

Exhibition dancers Danny Fer and Vera Copper
The well known exhibition dancers Danny Fer and Vera Copper, dancing at Ciro's, December 1923 Date: 1923

Three stars of C. B. Cochran's Phi Phi at the London Pavilion
Three stars of C.B. Cochran's Phi Phi at the London Pavilion, 1922: Vera Freeman; Meum Stewart and Evelyn Laye Date: 1922

Persephone In Soho
A side profile portrait sketch of a Roman figure with curly hair, titled Persephone In Soho, who was the goddess queen of the underworld, the wife of Hades, from Greek mythology. Date: circa 1920

The Conquest of Mexico (1519-21)
The Conquest of Mexico (1519-1521). D- Hernan Cortes appoints ordinary mayors of the town, E- La Malinche makes the Totonac understand who Cortes is. Detail

Conquest of Mexico
Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire (1519-21). Construction of the Villa Rica of La Vera Cruz, with the help of the Totonac Indians. Detail

Vera Lennox, actress, (1903-1984) theatrical portrait in jodhpurs and boots. Captioned, A Primrose by the River's Brim'

Vera Lennox, actress Date: 1920

Children playing - domestic settings - humorous card by Vera Paterson

Children fishing humorous card Children's Postcard
Children, fishing, humorous, card, Children's, Postcard, design, Watercolour, painting, Vera, Paterson, 12023095

Children fishing - humorous card by Vera Paterson

DDE-90035101
Europe, Spain. Vera Cruz Chapel Church of TheTrue Cross Templars Church. Romanesque style 13th cent. Segovia. Consecrated in 1208. (Copyright: AAA Collection- Avail up to 100MB)

Yulia Pakhalina & Vera Ilyina
Yulia Pakhalina and Vera Ilyina Russia Olympic Womens Synchro Diving Athens, Greece 14 August 2004 Date: 14 August 2004

Vera Dushevina Russia Wimbledon Championships 2007 Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club, London, England 27 June 2007 Date: 27 June 2007

Vera Zvronareva Russia Wimbledon Day 4 Wimbledon 23 June 2005 Date: 23 June 2005

Vera Zvonareva Russia Wimbledon Day 4 Wimbledon 23 June 2005 Date: 23 June 2005

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - I ll walk beside you
The postcard caption says I ll walk beside you - a reference to the love song written by Murray and Lockton in 1939. It was sung by Vera Lynn among many others

Dancers around the world, 1929 2-2
Dancers around the world, 1929 2/2 - Ronny Johansson (top left) touring Norway and Germany, Zlata Kusova (top) a young Russian dancer touring Europe, Miriam Crosby (Middle) dancing in Paris

Five dancers at the Dance Magazine convention of Dancing Masters of America on 23rd August 1927. Doris Humphrey (top left) of the Denishawn dancers in New York

Vera Strelska and Alexandre Gavrilov appearing in a ballet repertoire, 1928 Date: 1928

Theodore Kosloff and Vera Fredowa, the principal characters in Scheherazade performed in 1927 in the Hollywood Bowl Date: 1928

Music sheet for Auf Wiedersehn Sweetheart, music by Eberhard Storch, worlds by John Sexton and John Turner, sung by Vera Lynn. Date: 1949

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"Vera: A Timeless Name that Echoes Through History" From Archie Andrews to Peter Brough and Vera Lynn, the name "Vera" has left an indelible mark on various realms. Just like the Pistachio nut tree, known as Pistacia vera, this name is rooted in strength and resilience. During the Second World War, Vera Lynn's voice soared through the airwaves, bringing comfort and hope to millions. Her songs became stars in their own right, reminding us of the power of music during challenging times. In a different spotlight, Vera Vivian captivated audiences with her performances adorned in a stylish cloche hat. She embodied grace and elegance just like The Holy Face itself. On a picturesque day in Brighton back in 1936, Vera Nemchinova rode inside a carriage of the Volks Electric Railway. This moment captured her spirit as she gracefully moved through life like a ballet dancer on stage. At St Marys Home in Felixstowe, another Vera found solace and care. This sanctuary provided warmth akin to being wrapped up tightly by loved ones after enduring hardships. The W. S. P. U Welcome Dinner Released Prisoners celebrated women who fought for equality and justice. Among them was Vera Kholodnaya / Meledin – an emblematic figure who defied societal norms with courage and determination. Fast forward to Crufts 2022; dogs named Vera pranced alongside their owners showcasing loyalty and companionship beyond words can express. Their presence reminded us that even four-legged friends can carry names that resonate deeply within our hearts. Whether it be through historical figures or everyday moments we encounter today, "Vera" continues to weave its way into our lives – leaving behind stories of strength, beauty, resilience, and love for generations to come.