Wigmore Collection

No 3021 Wigmore Castle
2-2-2 broad gauge convertible. Dean Single or 3031 class. Built 1891. Converted to standard gauge 1892. Rebuilt in 1894 as a 4-2-2 following an accident in Box Tunnel in 1893

Advertisement for the Brinsmead grand piano
An advertisement for the Brinsmead grand piano, the best that British craftsmanship can produce, with a pure singing tone and beauty of finish. Payment by instalments can be arranged... Date: 1913

Keep gatehouse of Wigmore Castle, managed by English Heritage, Herefordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Marylebone Lane and police station, London
Marylebone Lane and police station, on the corner of Wigmore Street, London. Date: circa 1910

Main building, Wigmore Schools, West Midlands
General view of the main building of the Walsall and West Bromwich District School on Pennyhill Lane, Wigmore. The school opened in 1870 to house workhouse children from the two unions

Debenham & Freebody 1905
Debenham & Freebody department store, Wigmore Street, London

Blthner Advertisement
An advertisement for Blthner & Co. Ltd. London based piano manufacturers, promoting upright, grand and player pianofortes

Advert, Bluthner Pianos, Wigmore Street, London
Bluthner Pianos, Wigmore Street, London W1 Date: 1927

Wigmore Castle (engraving)
816311 Wigmore Castle (engraving) by Hearne, Thomas (1744-1817); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wigmore Castle founded after the Norman Conquest, around 1070)

Fashion page, The Afternoon Dress and the Lampshade Skirt - a Mainbocher model at Debenham and Freebody, Wigmore Street, London, in black fancy-weave romaine with organ-pleated frills. Date: 1933

Advert, Ventilating Kitchener Close Range Oven
Advert, Benham & Sons, Wigmore Street, London - Ventilating Kitchener, Close Range Oven with Open Chimney. circa 1890

Advert, Ricketss Ventilating Globe Lights
Advert, Benham & Sons, Wigmore Street, London - Ricketss Ventilating Globe Lights (gas). circa 1890

Advertisement, Messers John Brinsmead and Sons (engraving)
1594907 Advertisement, Messers John Brinsmead and Sons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Messers John Brinsmead and Sons)

Medway ME8 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Medway ME8 0

Luton LU2 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Luton LU2 9

Hereford HR6 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Hereford HR6 9

Leopold Godowsky performing at the Bechstein Halll, London
Leopold Godowsky (18701938) - Polish-American virtuoso pianist, composer, and teacher - performing at the Bechstein Hall (now the Wigmore Hall), Wigmore Street

Group of boys at Wigmore Schools, West Midlands
A large group of boys at the Walsall and West Bromwich District School on Pennyhill Lane, Wigmore. They are sitting on a grassy bank wearing identical uniform

Advert for Debenham & Freebody womens lingerie 1929
Three women wearing fashionable trousseaux lingerie. Date: 1929

Advert for Charles Lee & Son dressmakers 1909
Gorgeous figure hugging eveing dress with fishtail train. 1909

Advert, Gems Bros, Weybridge Cycle & Motor Works
Advertisement, Gems Bros, Weybridge Cycle & Motor Works, Church Street, Weybridge, Surrey, showing an early motor car. 1905

Advert for Debenham & Freebody coats 1916
A loose coat for all occasions, knitted in silk or pure cashmere. 1916

Advert for Debenham & Freebodys womens clothing 1923
Selection of womens clothing in a sale for Debenham & Freebodys department store in Wigmore Street, London. 1923

Buildings in Wigmore Street, London. Date: circa 1910

Advert for Debenham & Freebody childrens clothes 1937
Delightful clothes for childen. 1937

Advert in Debenham & Freebody knitted coats 1917
Woolen knitted coat made from alpaca yarn. Artificial silk knitted coat suitable for indoor and outdoor wear. Graceful crepe-de-chine jumper. 1917

Advert for Debenham & Freebody childrens summer wear 1939
Charming Design for Sunny Days. Attractive pin spot muslin frocks, with periwinkle or red spot, rouleaux to match. 1939

Advert for Debenham & Freebody childrens clothing 1917
Danity clothes for little boys and girls, available at Debenham & Freebody, department store. 1917

Beatrice Harrison playing the Cello 1924
Beatrice Harrison (1892 - 1965), British cellist who by the age of 11 was an Exhibitor at the Royal College of Music and by age 14 a Scholar. Date: 1924

Advert for Debenham & Freebody clothing sale 1917
Bargains in Debenham & Freebody. 1917

Advert for Debenham & Freebody frocks 1917
A selection of afternoon dresses. 1917

Wigmore Street
The quarter favoured by the medical profession. Date: 1820

Source Size = 2225 x 2101
Honiton Lace Flounce by Debenham, Son, and Freebody, of Wigmore Street, London, the International Exhibition, 1862

The Senorita Ovilia Olivarsz by Val L Estrange
Ovilia Olivarsz - photographed by Val l Estrange The Senorita Ovilia Olivarsz, a talented young Spanish singer, daugther of Don Carlos de Ortuza

Entrance to Wigmore Schools, West Midlands
The entrance and receiving block at the Walsall and West Bromwich District School on Pennyhill Lane, Wigmore. A woman in uniform and a boy stand on either side of the archway

Boiler Room, Wigmore Schools, West Midlands
The boiler room at the Walsall and West Bromwich District School on Pennyhill Lane, Wigmore. The schools engineer and four young helpers stand alongside massive lumps of coal

Boys Band, Wigmore Schools, West Midlands
The Boys Band at the Walsall and West Bromwich District School on Pennyhill Lane, Wigmore. They are in uniform, holding their instruments on the steps of the building

Four young inmates, Wigmore Schools, West Midlands
Four young inmates (two boys and two girls) at the Walsall and West Bromwich District School on Pennyhill Lane, Wigmore. The boys are in band uniform and hold a trumpet or cornet

Group of girls at Wigmore Schools, West Midlands
A large group of girls at the Walsall and West Bromwich District School on Pennyhill Lane, Wigmore. They are sitting on a grassy bank wearing identical smock dresses, pinafores and straw hats

Marylebone C18
Marylebone in the eighteenth century, viewed from where Wigmore Street now runs

View from the keep, with wallflowers, Wigmore Castle, managed by English Heritage, Herefordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Debenhams Marble Hall
Elegantly dressed shoppers in the Marble Hall at Debenham & Freebodys new premises at 44 Wigmore Street, London

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"Wigmore: A Tapestry of History and Melody" Step into the enchanting world of Wigmore, where centuries-old tales intertwine with harmonious melodies. Nestled in Herefordshire, this captivating village boasts a rich heritage that goes beyond its renowned castle. While the imposing Wigmore Castle (No 3021) may steal the spotlight, there is so much more to discover. Wander through Marylebone Lane in London and you'll stumble upon a police station bearing the name "Wigmore, " reminding us of its enduring presence even in bustling cityscapes. Education finds its home within the walls Schools in West Midlands. Generations have passed through these halls, leaving behind an indelible mark on their journey towards knowledge and growth. Intrigue awaits at every corner as we delve into advertisements from yesteryears. An advertisement for Brinsmead grand piano beckons music enthusiasts to indulge their senses with sublime melodies resonating from this timeless instrument. The gatehouse Castle stands as a testament to preservation efforts by English Heritage. Its stoic presence reminds us of our duty to protect our historical treasures for future generations to cherish. Transport yourself back to 1905 with Debenham & Freebody's advertisement, showcasing fashion trends that once graced the streets surrounding Wigmore Street in London. Immerse yourself in elegance and style as you explore this fashionable district. Blüthner pianos take center stage with alluring adverts capturing hearts on vibrant Wigmore Street. The symphony they produce echoes through time, inviting audiences into a realm where emotions are expressed without words. As we gaze upon an engraving depicting majestic Wigmore Castle, let your imagination soar amidst ancient stone walls steeped in legends untold. Feel the whispers of history brush against your skin as you immerse yourself in this captivating tapestry woven over centuries past.