Wardle Collection

WWI Poster, The Empire Needs Men
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, design by Arthur Wardle (1864-1949), The Empire Needs Men! Enlist Now. Depicting a lion and cubs, representing Britain and her Empire. Date: 1915

Dickens. The Pickwick Papers. Mr Pickwick & old Mrs Wardle. Date: circa 1910

Christmas Eve at Mr. Wardles, illustration from The Pickwick Papers
XJF396003 Christmas Eve at Mr. Wardle s, illustration from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens (1812-70) published 1837 (litho) by Browne

The Cage, c1755. Artists: Edmund Wardle, Otto Limited
The Cage, c1755. After a painting by Francois Boucher (1703-1770). From The Connoisseur Volume 105, [Otto Limited, London, 1940]

Patent Manning Wardle & Co, locomotive engineers, steam road roller designed in Paris and was contracted in England. Boyne Engine Works, Leeds and is the patent of E. Gellerate and Co

Retrieved (oil on canvas)
1769876 Retrieved (oil on canvas) by Wardle, Arthur (1864-1949); 61x48.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Retrieved. Arthur Wardle (1864-1949). Oil on canvas

The Cats let out of the bag or the Rats in Dismay, pub March 1811 (hand coloured etching)
2494424 The Cats let out of the bag or the Rats in Dismay, pub March 1811 (hand coloured etching) by Scarpione, (fl.1811); Private Collection; (add.info)

This is the House in Gloucester Place, Plate 1, May 26, 1809. May 26, 1809
This is the House in Gloucester Place, Plate 1, May 26, 1809

The Champion of Oakhampton, Attacking the Hydra of Gloucester Place, March 15, 1809

Rochdale OL12 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rochdale OL12 9

Cheshire East CW5 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cheshire East CW5 6

Christmas Eve At Mr. Wardle s. Illustration From The Charles Dickens Novel The Pickwick Papers By H. K
Christmas Eve At Mr.Wardle s. Illustration From The Charles Dickens Novel The Pickwick Papers By H.K. Browne Known As Phiz

The Cats let out of the bag or the Rats in Dismay, 1811
The Cats let out of the bag or the Rats in Dismay, pub March 1811 (hand coloured etching). The cats and rats faces are several famous political figures

WORLD WAR I: RECRUITMENT. British recruitment advertisement. Illustration by Arthur Wardle, 1915

Rochdale Union Cottage Homes, Wardle, Lancashire
A view of the Rochdale Union cottage homes at Wardle, Lancashire. The homes, opened in around 1898, housed pauper children away from the workhouse

Christmas Eve at Mr Wardle s. Mr Pickwick kisses a lady under the mistletoe bough. Illustration by Phiz (Hablot Knight Browne - 1815-1882) for Charles Dickens Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club

English Cathedrals - The Cloister- Gloucester - View along high vaulted corridor. Part of Box 144 Boswell.Collection Wardle records that in 1058 Ealdred, Bishop of Worcester at the time

YMCA hut with Crimea veteran, WWI
An old veteran of the Crimean War is helped by a sailor and Highland soldier of World War I towards a YMCA hut, the place we wanted during the Crimea

Gwyllym Lloyd Wardle
GWYLLYM LLOYD WARDLE Statesman, member of parliament for Oakingham, who took leading part in accusing the duke of York of trafficking in commissions. Date: 1762 - 1833

The modern Circe or a sequel to the petticoat, engraving 1809, Mrs. Mary Anne Clarke, wearing the Duke of Yorks military cloak, extending it to cover a crowd of miniature soldiers

Mrs. Wardle, Thomas Frye, 1710-1762, Irish

The Modern Circe Or A Sequel To The Petticoat, Engraving 1809, Mrs. Mary Anne Clarke, Wearing The Duke Of Yorks Military Cloak, Extending It To Cover A Crowd Of Miniature Soldiers

Locomotive tank engine, 1862
Locomotive tank engine by Manning, Wardle and Co. of Leeds. Date: 1862

GWR locomotive, Treffgarne, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
Four railway workers with a Great Western Railway locomotive, Amesbury, at Treffgarne, Nant Y Coy, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales

Bolted by Arthur Wardle
An illustration from Boys Own Paper of two dogs chasing a couple of rabbits through the undergrowth

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"Wardle: A Name Woven into History" Step back in time and discover the multifaceted legacy of Wardle. From a World War I poster urging men to join the empire's cause, to Dickens' immortalized character in "The Pickwick Papers, " Wardle has left its mark on various realms. In the early 20th century, a British military recruitment poster boldly proclaimed, "The Empire Needs Men. " Among those who answered this call were countless brave souls bearing the name Wardle. Their unwavering dedication and sacrifice shaped history during one of humanity's darkest chapters. Dickens, renowned for his literary prowess, introduced us to Mr. Wardle through his beloved novel "The Pickwick Papers. " Within its pages, we find ourselves immersed in Christmas Eve at Mr. Wardles', an enchanting scene brought to life by illustrations that evoke warmth and joy. Beyond literature and war efforts, it also made significant contributions as locomotive engineers. Patent Manning Wardle & Co designed a revolutionary steam road roller that originated from Paris but found its home in England at Boyne Engine Works in Leeds. This invention revolutionized transportation and became synonymous with innovation. Art enthusiasts can admire the captivating painting titled "Retrieved, " where brushstrokes skillfully depict scenes from everyday life intertwined with elements of nature—a testament to how art transcends time through masterpieces like these. Wardle extends beyond human endeavors; it even encompasses our furry friends. The Clydesdale or Paisley Terrier named Wardle gained recognition back in 1894—an adorable companion whose charm captured hearts worldwide. Delving deeper into history reveals intriguing moments such as "The Cats let out of the bag or the Rats in Dismay, " a hand-colored etching published in March 1811 that offers glimpses into societal dynamics during that era—where secrets unveiled caused quite a stir among both feline companions and humans alike. Geographically, Wardle finds its place on maps.