Webb Collection (page 6)

Cheaside, London 1900
Cheaside from Mansion House. Date: 1900

Captain Matthew Webb, Swam from Dover, England to Calais, France, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Group from the Forget-Me-Not Family, 1846, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Group from the Forget-Me-Not Family, 1846, (1944). Evergreen Alkanet, Tuberous-Rooted Comfrey, Lungwort, Jacobs Ladder, Borage, Gromwell, Houndstongue, Bugloss

Admiralty Arch, London, c1915. Creator: Unknown
Admiralty Arch, London, c1915. Arch marking the entrance to The Mall from Trafalgar Square, commissioned by King Edward VII in memory of his mother, Queen Victoria, and designed by Aston Webb

The Rain Cloud, mid 19th century. Creator: William J Webb
The Rain Cloud, mid 19th century. Desert scene in the Middle East: a family tend their animals as the children point towards an approaching storm

Webbs Celebrated Cauliflower Express Goods Engine, c1930. Creator: Unknown
Webbs Celebrated " Cauliflower" Express Goods Engine, c1930. From " The Splendid Book of Locomotives", by C. Gibbard Jackson. [Sampson Low, Marston Co Ltd London, c1930]

Facade of the Victoria and Albert Museum In Cromwell Road, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
Facade of the Victoria and Albert Museum In Cromwell Road, c1935. The V&A Museum in South Kensington, central London, was founded in 1852 and named after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

Buckingham Palace, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Mont St Michel, 1868. Artist
Mont St Michel, 1868. In the foreground a small fishing boat rides a swell and its occupants struggle to pull in a fishing net

View of Reverend Francis Webbs Meeting House, Hare Court, City of London, 1784. This meeting house was possibly the nonconformist Hare Court chapel or Pauls Alley chapel

Morris Minor of FR Webb and MG M type of WP Uglow, MCC Sporting Trial, Litton, Derbyshire, 1930
Morris Minor 847 cc. Reg. No. MY4264. Entry No: 88 Driver: Webb, F.R. Award: Silver. Centre: MG M 847 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. MG1930. Event Entry No: 87 Driver: Uglow, W.P

Plans for the Red House, Bexleyheath, London, 1859. Artist: Philip Webb
Plans for the Red House, Bexleyheath, London, 1859. The Red House was designed by the architect Philip Webb (1831-1915) for William Morris, one of the founders of the Arrts and Crafts Movement

Velocipede, Winner of the St. Leger, 1828, c1828, (1929). Artists: Edward Duncan, J Webb
Velocipede, Winner of the St. Leger, 1828, c1828, (1929). After John E. Ferneley (1782-1860). From The Story of British Sporting Prints, by Captain Frank Siltzer

High Adventure in the Arctic Regions, c1925. Artist: Archibald Bertram Webb
High Adventure in the Arctic Regions, c1925. From Cassells Romance of Famous Lives, Volume 2 by Harold Wheeler. [The Waverley Book Company, Ltd. London, c1925]

On the Coast of Holland, 1876, (1938). Artist: James Webb
On the Coast of Holland, 1876, (1938). Painting held at the Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums, Aberdeen. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford

A Fishing Lugger off the Coast of Kent, c1854, (1938). Artist: Archibald Webb
A Fishing Lugger off the Coast of Kent, c1854, (1938). Painting held at the National Maritime Museum, London. From A Catalogue of the Pictures

Littlehampton, Winter, c1868. Artist: James Webb
Littlehampton, Winter, c1868. From The Connoisseur Vol. LXXVI. [The Connoisseur, London, 1926]

A Waterside Village, c1921. Artist: Archibald Bertram Webb
A Waterside Village, c1921. From The Studio Volume 92. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1926]

The Cupid and Psyche Frieze at No. I Palace Green (North Wall), c1898. 1 Palace Green is a Grade II listed house on Palace Green, Kensington, London

Quindanning Pool, c1927. Artist: Archibald Bertram Webb
Quindanning Pool, c1927. From The Studio Volume 94. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1927]

Peverey, Shropshire, Sir Aston Webb. P. R. A. Architect, c1919
Peverey, Shropshire, Sir Aston Webb. P.R.A. Architect, c1919. The house was built from 1889-92 by Sir Aston Webb (1849?1930) for Sir Offley Wakeman, 3rd Baronet (1850?1929), local politician

John Mytton, Esq. Halston, Salop, c19th century. Artist: William Giller
John Mytton, Esq. Halston, Salop, c19th century. After William Webb. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXIV, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1929]

Anatomy of a horse, 19th century. Artist: Archibald Webb
Anatomy of a horse, 19th century

Sidney James Webb, 1st Baron Passfield (1859-1947), British socialist, economist and reformer. Artist: W&D Downey
Sidney James Webb, 1st Baron Passfield (1859-1947), British socialist, economist and reformer. From The Cabinet Portrait Gallery, fourth series, Cassell and Company Limited (London)

The Queen Victoria memorial, Buckingham Palace, London, 1911-1912. Artist: FGO Stuart
The Queen Victoria memorial, Buckingham Palace, London, 1911-1912. Built by the sculptor Sir Thomas Brock in 1911, the surround of the memorial was constructed by the architect Sir Aston Webb

Marble Hall at No 1 Holland Park, 1898. Artist: Philip Webb
Marble Hall at No 1 Holland Park, 1898. Alexander Ionides (1810-1890), the Greek Consul-General in London commissioned Phillip Webb (1831-1915) and William Morris (1834-1896) to transform, No

Gunnersbury House, the Seat of Princess Amelia. Gunnersbury House is a Palladian mansion designed in the mid 17th century by John Webb, son-in-law and pupil of Inigo Jones

Private Webb, Dover, c1915-1916

A Foot Race at the Olympian Games, Ancient Greece. Artist: Archibald Webb
A Foot Race at the Olympian Games, Ancient Greece. The Olympian Games, the great Greek athletic festival in honour of Zeus

Captain Matthew Webb, the first man to swim the English Channel, 1875. Captain Webb (1848-1883) set off from Dover on 24 August 1875, arriving in Calais 21 3/4 hours later

Advert for Mappin & Webb Sterling Silver items 1904
Selection of household items from Mappin & Webb, specialists in sterling silver plate. 1904

Advert for Mappin & Webb Princes Plate cutlery case 1935
Polished oak cabinet containing a range of cutlery, with a course of handles. Date: 1935

Advertisement -- male model posing (Phillip Webb). 1959

Advert for Mappin & Webb Princes Plate household items 1929
Mappin & Webb Princes Plate advert containing prices for cutlery set in a wooden box, octagonal cake basket, round pyrex dish, octagonal three tier cake stand, sauce boat

Mappin & Webb Advertisement, 1895
Advertisement for Mappin & Webbs Sterling Silver and Princes Plate, published in 1895. The items shown include (clockwise from top left)

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"Webb: A Tapestry of Timeless Elegance and Influence" Step into the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and you'll be greeted by the majestic Aston Webb Front, a testament to architectural brilliance. Just as this structure stands tall, so does the legacy of Webb. In 1934, an advert for Mappin & Webb showcased their exquisite Ermeto Movado pocket watch. A true masterpiece that transcends time, it reflects Webb's dedication to craftsmanship and precision. Travel back to Standen in East Grinstead circa 1900, where The Court Yard reveals Webb's eye for design even in domestic spaces. Every corner exudes sophistication and charm under his artistic touch. Captain Webb made waves in 1875 as he became the first person to swim across the English Channel. His daring feat symbolizes not only bravery but also embodies the spirit of pushing boundaries – a trait shared by all who bear the name "Webb. " Beatrice Webb was another remarkable figure associated with this illustrious surname. Her tireless efforts as a social reformer paved the way for progress and equality during her time. A glimpse at a photograph featuring medals alongside "Webb/Channel" hints at yet another chapter within this family's narrative – one filled with valorous achievements that deserve recognition. Mappin & Webb continued their reign of excellence with an advertisement showcasing fine jewelry in 1934. Each piece radiates opulence while embodying timeless beauty – qualities synonymous with both namesakes. The Green Dining-room at South Kensington Museum transports us back to c1870 when elegance reigned supreme. Its unknown creator captured both grandeur and intimacy through intricate details – much like how we remember those bearing the name "Webb. " Delve into horticultural wonders as garden varieties of Persian buttercup bloom before your eyes. These vibrant flowers mirror both nature's artistry and perhaps serve as inspiration for future generations of Webbs.