Whiteley Collection

Advert for William Whiteley, womens underwear 1906
Elegant corset cut very low at the bust and rounded at the hips. 1906

Old Cottages in Whiteley Woods, Sheffield Date: 1907

Advertisement for William Whiteley elegant straight fronted corset. Date: 1906

A page from Opal's precocious childhood diary which backs her claim to be a French princess who had emigrated to the U.S. : though truly extraordinary, not all believed it. Date: 1920

Opal Whiteley (1897 -1992), mysterious diarist, repairing her diary which was damaged by a foster sister Date: 1920

County Map of Hampshire, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Westbourne Grove and Whiteleys (engraving)
582324 Westbourne Grove and Whiteleys (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Westbourne Grove and Whiteleys)

Advert,s L Prima Donna Corsets
Advert fors L Prima Donna Corsets, available at a range of department stores. 1897

Whiteleys department store, Queens Road, Bayswater, London
The new Whiteleys department store in Queens Road, Bayswater, West London, grand opening, with a banner, Welcome to the Lord Mayor. Date: circa 1911

William Whiteley, department store founder
William Whiteley, founder of the department store in Westbourne Grove, West London. late 19th century

Whiteley s, Westbourne Grove, London (photo)
584222 Whiteley s, Westbourne Grove, London (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whiteley s, Westbourne Grove)

The Fire at Whiteley s, Queen s-Road, Bayswater (engraving)
1591321 The Fire at Whiteley s, Queen s-Road, Bayswater (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fire at Whiteley s, Queen s-Road, Bayswater)

Great Linen Hall, Whiteley s, London (b / w photo)
3093127 Great Linen Hall, Whiteley s, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Linen Hall, Whiteley s, London)

Advert for Whiteleys womens corset 1907
A very elegant straight-fronted corset with front and side suspenders, made of danity silk batiste. Date: 1907

Bracknell Forest SL4 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bracknell Forest SL4 5

Hampshire PO15 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Hampshire PO15 7

Green and White Colour Scheme for a Bedroom, 1938. Arranged by Miss PE Humphries for William Whitely Ltd, London. Dressing-table, stool and bed-heads in hand-wrought iron

A bedroom designed by Miss P. E. Humphries, 1936
A bedroom designed by Miss P. E. Humphries for Messrs. William Whiteley, Ltd. London, England, 1936. Chinese carpet, lamps of hand-wrought iron

View of Queens Road (Queensway), Bayswater, London
View of Queens Road (now Queensway), Bayswater, West London, with Whiteleys department store in the distance. circa 1920

William Whiteley, 1831 - 1907. English entrepreneur. From The Business Encyclopedia and Legal Adviser, published 1920

Plan of a freehold estate belonging to the executors of the late Thomas Pearson esquire, situate at Fulwood
Surveyor: T. D. Jeffcock, Sheffield.Lithographer: W. Monkhouse, York.From Particulars of valuable freehold estates at Fulwood, Worrall and Handsworth Woodhouse

Plan of Whiteley Woods (Part 2) -Whiteley Woods (Part 2) - section from Oakbrook Road to Dead Lane, 1897
Image from Sheffield City Council, General Purposes and Parks Committee - Plans and Description of Parks and Recreation Grounds (Local Studies Library 352.7 SQ)

Plan of Whiteley Woods (Part 1) -section from Dead Lane to Forge Houses, 1897
Image from Sheffield City Council, General Purposes and Parks Committee - Plans and Description of Parks and Recreation Grounds (Local Studies Library 352.7 SQ)

Ashar Creek - Basra, Iraq
Ashar Creek and the Whiteley Bridge - Basra, Iraq - WWI era Date: circa 1917

Lord Mayor of London opening Whiteleys store
The Lord Mayor of London, Sir Thomas Boor Crosby (1830-1916), opening Whiteleys new premises in Bayswater, West London. At the time this was the biggest shop in the world

Whiteley Wood Open Air School (also known as Whiteley Wood Open Air Recovery School): children resting, 1914
Whiteley Wood Open Air School (also known as Whiteley Wood Open Air Recovery School) was established in 1909 by Sheffield City Council for children aged 10 and over who suffered from anaemia

Whiteley Wood Open Air School, Cottage Lane, girls, c. 1910
Whiteley Wood Open Air School (also known as Whiteley Wood Open Air Recovery School) was established in 1909 by Sheffield City Council for children aged 10 and over who suffered from anaemia

View across Whiteley Bridge, Ashar Creek, Basra, Iraq. Date: circa 1918

Westbourne Grove, West London, with Whiteleys shops on the right. Date: circa 1910

Whiteley Woods, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1907

Whiteley Wood Open Air School (also known as Whiteley Wood Open Air Recovery School) was established in 1909 by Sheffield City Council for children aged 10 and over who suffered from anaemia

Advertisement for W A Whiteley, Steam Bakery, Hillsborough. Caterer to the Yorkshire
Taken from Official Illustrated Catalogue of the Yorkshire and North Midlands Model Cottage Exhibition, High Wincobank, August to October 1907

Whiteleys Original Hidden Hand Co. Date 1884

The Whiteley Bridge - Basra, Iraq, WWI era Date: circa 1910s

Whiteleys 1911
The new Whiteleys shop in Queens Road, London, England

Mr William Whiteley
WILLIAM WHITELEY Mr William Whiteley, owner of Whiteleys department store in Bayswater, West London. Shot by a man claiming to be his illegitmate son

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"Whiteley: A Tapestry of History, Mystery, and Elegance" Step back in time to the year 1906 with an enchanting advert for William Whiteley's exquisite women's underwear. Delicate lace and intricate designs adorned these timeless pieces, capturing the essence of femininity. As we wander through the old cottages nestled in Whiteley Woods, Sheffield, we are transported to a bygone era. The charm and serenity of this picturesque setting evoke a sense of tranquility that has stood the test of time. Intriguingly, a page from Opal's precocious childhood diary surfaces from 1920. Opal claims to be a French princess who had emigrated to the U. S. , her words both extraordinary and captivating. However, not everyone believed her fantastical tale. Opal Whiteley herself remains shrouded in mystery as she delicately repairs her damaged diary – a cherished artifact that holds secrets untold. Her enigmatic presence leaves us wondering about her true identity and the stories hidden within those weathered pages. A view of Queens Road (Queensway) in Bayswater takes us on another journey through history. This bustling London street captures the spirit of urban life at its finest – vibrant shops lining its path as people go about their daily routines. Traveling further back in time, we discover a plan for a freehold estate belonging to Thomas Pearson esquire dating back to 1853. This meticulously detailed document offers insights into land ownership during that period while showcasing Fulwood's beauty within Upper Hallam township. The plans for Whiteley Woods provide glimpses into nature's splendor captured over a century ago. From Oakbrook Road to Dead Lane and beyond Forge Houses, these maps illustrate how this idyllic woodland area was once laid out – an oasis untouched by modernity. Education takes center stage as we delve into Whiteley Wood Open Air School.