Wingfield Collection

Major Walter Clopton Wingfield - devised, developed and popularised the game of lawn tennis in the early 1870s. 1881

English Electric Canberra B2 WH699 Aries IV
English Electric Canberra B2, WH699, Aries IV, arrives at Wingfield Aerodrome, Cape Town, after breaking the record from London. 17 December 1953. Date: 1953

Possible UFO sighting in Ireland
Was it an Irish flying saucer or merely an airborne leprechaun? A double-page spread relating to an incident that occurred in County Waterford, Ireland on the 26th December 1965

Fall / Keeshond / 1946
LANDFALL VAN ZaNDAM Sitting. Owned by Mrs Wingfield Digby. Date: 1946

Photograph of Wingfield Arms, Montford Bridge, Shropshire. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

The Deposition of Wingfield
The president of Jamestown Virginia, Edward Maria Wingfield, sits in a chair as a man takes his deposition, with two other men in the room

Fall / Keeshond / Champion Fina Van Zaandam
Keeshond Champion Fina Van Zaandam owned by Mrs Wingfield Digby Date: 1936

Royal Aircraft Factory B. E. 2a
Royal Aircraft Factory (R.A.F.) B.E.2a, (B.E. - Bleroit Experimental), flown by Wingfield Smith, powered by an air-cooled 70hp Renault V-8 engine

FALL / KEESHOUND / OWNER
KENDRIK and CHAMPION KONSTANT VAN ZaNDAM. Mrs Wingfield Digby was one of the first importers of Keeshounds into the UK and played a part in establishing the breed here. Date: 1934

FALL / KEESHOND / 1946
BROTHER OF BLACKIE VAN ZARDDAM Owned by Mrs Wingfield Digby. Date: 1946

Swindon SN3 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Swindon SN3 4

Rotherham S61 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rotherham S61 4

South Hams TQ7 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of South Hams TQ7 3

Cornwall PL31 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cornwall PL31 2

Thurrock RM17 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Thurrock RM17 5

Peterborough PE2 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Peterborough PE2 5

Central Bedfordshire LU7 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Central Bedfordshire LU7 9

Mid Suffolk IP21 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Mid Suffolk IP21 5

Wiltshire BA14 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wiltshire BA14 9

Viscount Powerscourt, 1841. Creator: Richard James Lane
Viscount Powerscourt, 1841. Portrait of Richard Wingfield, 6th Viscount Powerscourt (1815-1844), British peer and Conservative politician

Reno, Nevada, USA - Wingfield Park and Truckee River Date: circa 1930s

Reno, Nevada, USA - Wingfield Park and Riverside Hotel Date: circa 1930s

Sir Charles Wingfield, c1532-1540 (1945). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Sir Charles Wingfield, c1532-1540 (1945). The drawing is part of the Royal Collection Trust, Windsor Castle. From The Drawings of Holbein at Windsor Castle by K. T. Parker

A Summer Noon: Hampton Court, 19th century. Artist: C Cousen
A Summer Noon: Hampton Court, 19th century

Winfield Manor, South Wingfield, Derbyshire
Winfield Manor, South Wingfield, Alfreton, near Crich, Derbyshire, England. Showing the crypt Date: 1910s

Westlake Boulevard, Seattle, Washington, USA
Westlake Boulevard and Hotel Wingfield (left), Seattle, Washington, USA. From a handcart on the left, a man is selling The Coming Nation, a socialist newspaper. Date: circa 1912

Wingfield House Red Cross Hospital, WW1
Wingfield House Red Cross Hospital, the seat of Sir Vincent and Lady Caillard, which had operated as a military hospital since October 1914 commencing with seventeen beds

At the Royal Aeronautical Society Council meeting on 30 ?
At the Royal Aeronautical Society Council meeting on 30 September 1976 Lawrie Wingfield was presented with a Daum crystal goblet to mark his retirement as Solicitor to the Society after 56 years of

Wingfield Manor, I. Derbyshire, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Wingfield Manor, II. Derbyshire, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Wallis Simpson in 1927
Mrs Ernest Simpson (Bessie Wallis Warfield Simpson), pictured in 1927 when wife of Commander Earl Wingfield Spencer of the US Navy, shortly before her divorce

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"Wingfield: A Tale of Mystery, History, and Canine Champions" In the quaint town of South Wingfield, Derbyshire, an intriguing story unfolds. It all begins with a possible UFO sighting in Ireland that captured the attention of locals and conspiracy theorists alike. Little did they know that this event would lead them on a journey through time and space. Enter Major Walter Clopton Wingfield, a man whose name echoes throughout history for his significant contributions to sports. Known as the father of lawn tennis, Wingfield's legacy extends far beyond his invention. But there is more to this enigmatic figure than meets the eye. Fall 1946 witnessed an unexpected turn when a Keeshond named Fall emerged into the spotlight. This adorable canine companion became synonymous with Wingfield himself, capturing hearts wherever they went. Together they embarked on countless adventures across Winfield Manor and beyond. A photograph Arms at Montford Bridge in Shropshire adds another layer to our tale – one filled with hidden secrets waiting to be unraveled. What was it about this place that drew Wingfield's attention? Could it hold clues to his mysterious past? "The Deposition of Wingfield" emerges as a pivotal moment in our narrative – shedding light on forgotten truths and long-lost connections. As we delve deeper into history, we discover Champion Fina Van Zaandam – another remarkable Keeshond who played an integral role in shaping their destiny. But let us not forget Major Walter Clopton Wingfield's other passion: aviation. The Royal Aircraft Factory B. E. 2a becomes an emblematic symbol representing his fascination with flight and innovation. As we piece together these fragments from different times and places, one question lingers: Who was Fall Keeshound's owner in 1946? Swindon SN3 4 Map offers some insight while Rotherham S61 4 Map hints at yet another chapter waiting to be explored.