Vivian Collection

Dorothy and Violet Vivian
Page from The Tatler in 1902 featuring photographs of the Hon. Dorothy Vivian and her twin sister, the Hon. Violet Vivian, daughters of 3rd Baron Vivian and his wife, Louisa Alice Duff

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

The London Steam Carriage 1803
This was designed by Richard Trevethick and Andrew Vivian. The parts for the vehicle were made in Falmouth and assembled at Feltons Carriage Works, London

Viscount Weymouth, the former Daphne Vivian, pictured with her baby son, Alexander George Thynne, the future 7th Marquess of Bath in a photograph taken for his christening which took place at St

Sir Savile Crossleys Shoot at Somerleyton Hall, Lowestoft - an after-luncheon group, featuring: Sir Savile and Lady Crossley, Lord and Lady Vivian, Lord and Lady Hastings, Colonel and the Hon

Merlin and Vivian in Arthurian legend
Merlin and Vivian in the forest, from legends of King Arthur. Hand-colored halftone of a Dore painting

The famous American duo the Duncan Sisters, 1920s, popular with their act Topsy and Eva Date: 1920s

A few top London dancing celebrities, 1922: Edgar Newman and Galdys Harrion (from the Midland Hotel, Manchester); M. Camille de Rhynal (dancer and composer)

Red Cross Nurse
Portrait of a WWI Red Cross Nurse. Date: 1915

Officers of The Welsh Guards at Pirbright Camp - (from left): Mitchell, Dante Edward Pemberton Hodgson OBE LM (1904-1978), Sir Alexander Beville Gibbons Stanier, 2nd Baronet of Peplow Hall

The Welsh Guards on manoeuvres near Pirbright
Sir William Vivian Makins (1903-1969) on Longdown Fort (Hill) - The Welsh Guards on manoeuvres near Pirbright, Surrey (now Army Training Centre (ATC) Pirbright) - September, 1932. Date: 1932

The Fisherman - fairy fishing by moonlight Date: circa 1920

The Moon Maiden - fairy in moonlight Date: circa 1920

Mr Vivian Gosnell
This portrait painting shows a man, named Mr. Vivian Gosnell, seated relaxedly, in a posture of deep thought. Date: circa 1915

Vivian McGrath
Australian tennis player Vivian Viv McGrath (1916-1978), here aged sixteen. He was famous for his two-handed backhand. Date: 1932

Flowers
A still-life painting of a vase of red Dahlias, with one fallen onto the surface below. Date: circa 1926

Viscountess Weymouth with daughter
Daphne, Viscountess Weymouth (1904-1997) was born Daphne Vivian, and after a subsequent marriage became Daphne Fielding. She went on to have a successful career as an author

A Gone With The Wind party
Actress Vivien Leigh (1913-1967), film producer David O. Selznick (1902-1965) and actress Olivia de Havilland (1916-2020) at the Trocadero

British actors at a microphone
British actors Greer Garson (1904-1996), Leslie Howard (1893-1943), Vivien Leigh (1913-1967), Brian Aherne (1902-1986), Ronald Coleman (1891-1958) and Basil Rathbone (1892-1967) in Hollywood

WW2 poster, August - Gliding, featuring ATC (Air Training Corps) gliders. One of a series of prints commissioned and published by CEMA (Council for the Encouragement of Music and the Arts)

Vivian Terry Hampshire CCC 13 May 1993 Date: 13 May 1993

Mr Cinders, a Barrel of Fun, musical comedy, score by Vivian Ellis and Richard Myers, libretto by Clifford Grey and Greatorex Newman, presented by Macdonald & Young, Pleasure Garden Theatre

Front cover of The Tatler featuring a photograph of Lady Weymouth (formerly Daphne Vivian) with her son, Alexander George Thynne who would become the 7th Marquess of Bath

Viscountess Weymouth pictured on holiday (probably on the Riviera) by Olive Snell. She was formerly the Hon. Daphne Winifred Louise Vivian (1904-1997), and married Viscount Weymouth in 1927 Date: 1929

Lady Weymouth by Madame Yevonde
Viscountess Weymouth by Madame Yevonde. She was formerly the Hon. Daphne Winifred Louise Vivian (1904-1997), and married Viscount Weymouth in 1927. Date: 1931

Vera Vivian, performer, in full length portrait photo
Vera Vivian, performer, of the Reg Jecks and Vera Vivian Variety Theatre Company, seen here in a full length portrait photo. circa 1920s

Group photo, The Romps, at Preston, Lancashire
A group of women performers called The Romps, seen here at Preston in October 1912. Vera Vivian is standing third from the right. 1912

Vera Vivian, performer, in a signed portrait photo
Vera Vivian, performer, of the Reg Jecks and Vera Vivian Variety Theatre Company, seen here in a signed portrait photo. 1916

Bijou Theatre
Exterior view of the Bijou Theatre, unknown location, where the Reg Jecks and Vera Vivian Variety Theatre Company were appearing at the time. circa 1920s

Reginald Jecks, performer, in military costume
Reginald Jecks, performer, of the Reg Jecks and Vera Vivian Variety Theatre Company, seen here in military costume. circa 1920s

Reginald Jecks, performer, as the Laughing Cavalier
Reginald Jecks, performer, of the Reg Jecks and Vera Vivian Variety Theatre Company, seen here in the role of the Laughing Cavalier. circa 1920s

Reginald Jecks, performer, of the Reg Jecks and Vera Vivian Variety Theatre Company, seen here on stage at Gateshead. 1924

Playbill, Empire Theatre, Belfast, Ireland, November 1921
Playbill for Empire Theatre, Belfast, November 1921 - The Weldonn Singers are top of the bill, alongside Will Luff, Henri Hilton, Three Godwyns, Reg Jecks and Vera Vivian

Vera Vivian, performer, in Spanish costume
Vera Vivian of the Reg Jecks and Vera Vivian Variety Theatre Company, seen here in profile wearing a Spanish costume. circa 1920s

Reg Jecks and Vera Vivian Variety Theatre Company
Members of the Reg Jecks and Vera Vivian Variety Theatre Company, performers in clown costumes in a garden at Birkenhead or New Brighton. circa 1909

Photographs of Hippodrome Pogo Parade, October 1921
Miss Mona Vivian and her " pogo platoon", performing for the Sketch in the Botanical Gardens although the Pogo Parade was performing at the Hippodrome at the time. Date: 1921

Michael Rinder and May Vivian dance at Riviera Palace Hotel
Michael Rinder and May Vivian dancing at the Riviera Palace Hotel, Monte Carlo, 1924 Date: 1924

V Fs Woodward, footballer, Tottenham Hotspur and England
Vivian Fs Woodward, footballer, Tottenham Hotspur and England. Date: circa 1904

Trevithick & Vivians steam carriage 1801
Richard Trevithick and Andrew Vivians steam car driving on ordinary roads. 1801

Portrait of Fenelon, 1793. Creator: Pierre Michel Alix
Portrait of Fenelon, 1793

The House That Jack Built, Adelphi Theatre, London
The House That Jack Built, a new revue presented by Jack Hulbert and Paul Murray, at the Adelphi Theatre, London, with Cicely Courtneidge and Jack Hulbert, music by Ivor Novello

Hawker test pilots alongside a Hawker Tempest. From lef?
Hawker test pilots alongside a Hawker Tempest. From left: Capt Hubert Stanford Broad, Sqn Ldr Richard Vivian Muspratt, Bright and William ?Bill? Humble

V. McGrath - Two-Handed Backhand, c1935. Creator: Unknown
V. McGrath - Two-Handed Backhand, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

British Home propaganda
The young girl in a sailor's uniform is wearing a hat with Iron Duke on it. On the reverse is a written message saying that the girl recipient has been to several theatre performances - ZigZag

British propaganda for Italy
One of a series showing pretty ladies in National dress. This one is for Italy. WW1 Date: 1916

British propaganda for France
One of a series showing pretty ladies in National dress. This one, holding the Tricolor, is for France. WW1 Date: 1916

British naval propaganda
A pretty girl wearing a sailor's uniform and purporting to belong to a ship called the H.M.S. Great Britain stands beside the Union flag. WW1 Date: 1916

Cambrai road Army advances Dated September 7th 1918
Cambrai road. Army advances. Dated September 7th 1918. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

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"Vivian: A Name That Shines Through Time" Meet Vera Vivian, a captivating performer who effortlessly steals the spotlight with her enchanting presence and signature cloche hat. She exudes an aura of elegance and grace that leaves audiences spellbound. But Vivian is not just one person; it's a name that has woven its way through history. Dorothy and Violet they were trailblazers in their own right, leaving their mark on the world during the early 1800s when they introduced The London Steam Carriage - a revolutionary invention ahead of its time. Fast forward to the roaring 1920s, where we find ourselves immersed in the dazzling era of entertainment. The famous American duo, the Duncan Sisters, took center stage as vivacious performers who captivated audiences with their infectious energy and talent. London was abuzz with dancing celebrities in 1922, but none shone quite as brightly as those bearing the name Vivian. These top dancers set stages ablaze with their mesmerizing moves and left spectators awestruck by their artistry. In times of crisis, heroes emerge wearing different hats – sometimes literally. Enter our Red Cross Nurse named Vivian; she fearlessly served on the frontlines, providing care and compassion to those in need during trying times. The Welsh Guards at Pirbright Camp stood tall and proud under the leadership of dedicated officers named Vivian. Their unwavering commitment to duty ensured peace prevailed even amidst challenging manoeuvres near Pirbright. Yet not all Vivan's are found within reality alone; some exist within realms beyond our imagination. Picture "The Fisherman, " fairy fishing by moonlight or "The Moon Maiden, " a mystical being bathed in ethereal moonbeams – both creations brought to life by artistic minds bearing this illustrious name. Beyond these tales lies Mr. Vivian Gosnell – an individual whose story remains untold but undoubtedly holds its own unique charm and intrigue.