Willis Collection

Downings, Rosguill Peninsula, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland

Fisherman and Mermaids in the blue Grotto on Capri. Private Collection

The Fishing Village of Burtonport, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland

Portnoo Harbour and Narin, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland

The Mourne Mountains, Co Down, N. I. by J. Willis
The Mourne Mountains, Co Down, N.I. by J. Willis

Dooey, on Atlantic Drive, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland

The Silver Strand Beach. Barna, County Galway. Silverstrand

Redcar High Street and Clock Tower, shops such as Dixons and Freeman, Hardy Willis and an advert for the Redcar Literary Institute and its various activities

Cottages at Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk by J.C.T. Willis

Brixham Harbour, Devon by J.C.T. Willis

Vale of Glendalough, County Wicklow Ireland

Kilmore Quay, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland

Horse-drawn caravan, Blarney Castle, County Cork
Horse-drawn caravan at Blarney Castle, County Cork, Republic of Ireland. circa 1960s

Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. circa 1970s

Westport House, County Mayo, Republic of Ireland

The Fairies (Le Villi). Found in the Collection of Gallerie di Piazza Scala, Milano

The Harbour, Cleggan, Connemara, County Galway, Republic of Ireland

Ballintubber Abbey, County Mayo, Republic of Ireland

Holycross Abbey, near Thurles, County Tipperary, Republic of Ireland

Elf with iris flowers, ca. 1886-1890. Creator: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
Elf with iris flowers, ca. 1886-1890. Private Collection

London Life front cover, 23 July 1966
Front cover of the impossibly groovy London Life magazine which ran for just two years between 1965 and 1966 but chronicled the life and times of swinging sixties London

Belinda Willis
Top 1960s model Belinda Willis, photographed for London Life magazine by Alan Ballard wearing a multi-layered choker of beads and moody eye makeup

Killary harbour between Renvyle and Leenane, Connemara, Republic of Ireland

Sealyham / Top of the Pops
CHAMPION TARNVALE TOP OF THE POPS Owned by Willis. Date: 1968

Tra-na-Rossan Bay, Atlantic Drive, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland

Canterbury Cathedral, Kent by J.C.T. Willis

Sutton Valence Windmill, Kent

Chief Medical Officer of the Air Transport Auxiliary, Commander A. Buchanan Barbour, and Sister-in-Charge, Miss C.R. Willis

Primevere - Tall pale primrose, Primula involucrata (Captain Munro's primrose, Primula munroi)
FLO4713873 Primevere - Tall pale primrose, Primula involucrata (Captain Munro's primrose, Primula munroi). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G

Eyre Square, Galway, Republic of Ireland
Eyre Square, Galway, County Galway, Republic of Ireland. circa 1970s

The Beach and Castle Point, Ballybunion, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland

Lackagh Bridge, between Carrigart and Creeslough, Co Donegal
Lackagh Bridge, between Carrigart and Creeslough, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland

kissing the Blarney Stone, Blarney Castle, Co. Cork
kissing the Blarney Stone, Blarney Castle, County Cork, Republic of Ireland

The torrent. Private Collection

Queen Mary Reservoir plane crash, 1937
The wreckage of an airplane belonging to the Midland Bank Flying Club, which crashed into Queen Mary reservoir, near Staines, Middlesex in 1937

Derry City and River Foyle, N. I. by J. Willis

Carlingford Lough between Counties Down and Louth, Ireland by J. Willis

The Mall, Westport, County Mayo, Republic of Ireland. circa 1960s

The Strand, Narin, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland

Delivering Milk to The Creamery, Republic of Ireland

Fee des eaux
Fe e des eaux. Found in the Collection of Muse e Gustave Moreau

Music cover, The Dover Galop, by J R Willis, with a view of Dover Castle from the sea Date: 19th century

Willis & Son newsagents, Lime Street, East London
Willis & Son newsagents, booksellers and stationers, shop front, 28 Lime Street, East London Date: circa 1915

Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall, writers
Keith Spencer Waterhouse (1929-2009), English novelist, journalist and writer of TV series. Seen here (left) with his friend and co-writer Willis Hall (1929-2005). Date: 1960

John Reid, Scottish football club chairman and politician
John Reid, Baron Reid of Cardowan (b 1947), Scottish football club chairman and Labour Party politician. He served as Home Secretary in the Blair government between 2006 and 2007

Oliver Tambo and Norman Willis shaking hands
Oliver Reginald Tambo (1917-1993), South African anti-apartheid politician and prominent member of the African National Congress (ANC)

Norman Willis, General Secretary of the TUC
Norman David Willis (b 1933), General Secretary of the TUC (Trades Union Congress) from 1984 to 1993, and President of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) from 1991 to 1993

Cromer, Norfolk - View toward Town, Church and Pier by J.C.T. Willis

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"Exploring the Enchanting Beauty of Willis: From Downings to Holycross Abbey" Discover the hidden gems of Willis, a captivating destination nestled in County Donegal's scenic Rosguill Peninsula. Embark on an enchanting journey through this picturesque region, where fishermen and mermaids dance in harmony within the mystical Blue Grotto on Capri. Continue your adventure along Atlantic Drive, immersing yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of Dooey. Lose yourself in the tranquility of Portnoo Harbour and Narin, as you witness nature's masterpiece unfold before your eyes. Venture further into Northern Ireland's Co Down, where J. Willis captures the majestic allure of The Mourne Mountains with his lens. Feel awe-struck by their towering peaks and lush greenery that stretches as far as the eye can see. Indulge in serenity at Silver Strand Beach in Barna, County Galway. Let its pristine shores wash away all worries while basking under Ireland's radiant sun. Immerse yourself deeper into Irish folklore at Vale of Glendalough in County Wicklow. Explore ancient ruins amidst serene surroundings that transport you back to a time when fairies roamed freely. Experience a taste of local life strolling down Redcar High Street or lose yourself within Puccini's mesmerizing opera "Le Villi, " performed by The Fairies themselves. Coleraine welcomes you with open arms to its vibrant streets adorned with rich history and cultural heritage found throughout County Londonderry. In Westport House, located in County Mayo, embrace grandeur like never before as you wander through magnificent halls steeped in centuries-old stories waiting to be discovered. Finally, find solace at Holycross Abbey near Thurles; let its hallowed grounds offer respite for weary souls seeking peace amidst Tipperary's rolling hillsides. Willis beckons adventurers from all corners of the globe to immerse themselves in its captivating beauty.