Woolley Collection

The Peace frieze from the Standard of Ur. Sumerian artefact excavated from the Royal Cemetery in Ur (located in modern-day Iraq)

Detail of the Standard of Ur, showing a Sumerian War-Chariot, southern Iraq, about 2600-2400 BC
Detail of the Standard of Ur, showing a Sumerian War-Chariot, from a Royal tomb at Ur, southern Iraq, about 2600-2400 BC. The main panels are known as War and Peace

Ziggurat Shrine, Iraq where the ancient Assyrians worshiped. Flat toped Ziggurat can be seen in with its shrine in the centre standing within a sacred enclosure, at Ur of the Chaldees in Mesopotamia

Caricatures of players from the English cricket team, by Kerwin Maegraith. Including Tate, Bryan, Whysall, Hendren, Hobbs, Woolley, Sutcliffe, Kilner, Tyldesley, Freeman, Sandham, Chapman, Strudwick

Page from Britannia & Eve by Katharine Woolley reporting on the great excavations carried by her and her husband Leonard at Ur in Mesopotamia (modern day Iraq). Date: 1929

Miss Margaret Whigham and Lord Selby
Margaret Whigham (1912 - 1993), British society figure, debutante of the year in 1930. Later Mrs Charles Sweeny, after marrying the American golfer, and then Duchess of Argyll

ILN cover - Golden head-dress of Queen Shub-ad
Front cover of The Illustrated London News showing a photograph of a reconstruction of a 5000 year-old head dress found at Ur, Iraq, in the royal Graves at Ur excavated by Sir Leonard Woolley. 1928

The Showman, by Chas Linda and J Woolley
Promotional music sheet for The Showman music hall song of 1873 by Chas. Linda and J. Woolley, sung with the greatest success by Hyram Travers

Margaret Whigham and Lord Selby
Miss Margaret Whigham, later Mrs Charles Sweeny and then Duchess of Argyll, pictured with Lord Selby at Mrs. Woolley-Harts house-warming party in June 1931. Date: 1931

FALL / LABRADOR / 1966
CHAMPION FOLLEY TOWER SILSDALE OLD CHELSEA Owner: Woolley Date: 1966

Wakefield WF4 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wakefield WF4 2

Huntingdonshire PE28 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Huntingdonshire PE28 5

Cornwall EX23 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cornwall EX23 9

Amber Valley DE55 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Amber Valley DE55 6

Bath and North East Somerset BA1 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bath and North East Somerset BA1 8

BA Bath, BA15 1
BA15 1

The First V. C. ever Won by a Territorial, 1916. Creator: Unknown
The First V.C. ever Won by a Territorial, 1916. Second-Lieut. G. H. Woolley s. defence of Hill 60 made him the first British Territorial Army officer to be awarded the Victoria Cross

F. E. Woolley (Kent), 1928. Creator: Unknown
F. E. Woolley (Kent), 1928. From " Willss Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Cricketers, 1928", [W. D. & H. O. Wills, London, 1928]

The Hans-Town Association exercising at their ground in Knightsbridge, London, 1799

The Ram in a Thicket, from Ur, southern Iraq, c2600-c2400 BC
Detail of the Ram in a Thicket, from Ur, southern Iraq, c2600-c2400 BC. One of an almost identical pair discovered by Leonard Woolley in the Great Death Pit

Detail of the Standard of Ur, showing chariots and soldiers, southern Iraq, about 2600-2400 BC
Detail of the Standard of Ur, showing four-wheeled chariots and soldiers, from a Royal tomb at Ur, southern Iraq, about 2600-2400 BC. The main panels are known as War and Peace

Detail of the standard of Ur showing a Sumerian Harpist and a Ruler, about 2600-2400 BC
Detail of the standard of Ur showing a Sumerian Harpist and a Ruler, from a Royal tomb at Ur, southern Iraq, about 2600-2400 BC

The Peace side of the Standard of Ur, southern Iraq, about 2600-2400 BC
The Peace side of the Standard of Ur from a Royal tomb at Ur, southern Iraq, about 2600-2400 BC. Inlay of shell, red limestone, and lapis lazuli in Bitumen on a hollow box

Side of the Sumerian Standard of Ur, southern Iraq, about 2600-2400 BC
The Standard of Ur from a Royal tomb at Ur, southern Iraq, about 2600-2400 BC. Inlay of shell, red limestone, and lapis lazuli in Bitumen on a hollow box. The main panels are known as War and Peace

Detail of the Sumerian ruler from the Standard of Ur, about 2600-2400 BC
Detail of the Sumerian ruler from the Standard of Ur from a Royal tomb at Ur, southern Iraq, about 2600-2400 BC. Inlay of shell, red limestone, and lapis lazuli in Bitumen on a hollow box

Detail of Sumerian soldiers from the Royal Standard of Ur, about 2600-2400 BC
Detail of Sumerian soldiers from the Royal Standard of Ur from a Royal tomb at Ur, southern Iraq, about 2600-2400 BC. Inlay of shell, red limestone, and lapis lazuli in Bitumen on a hollow box

Second-Lieutenant G. H. Woolley Winning Victoria Cross In The Defense Of Hill 60 With His Men
Second-Lieutenant G.H. Woolley Winning Victoria Cross In The Defense Of Hill 60 With His Men. First Man From Territorial Army To Win Vc

Napper, Stinton, Woolley - Evening dress, skirt - Shelley
Client: Napper, Stinton and Woolley - Evening dress and printed skirt - model Shelley - Shoot: March 3, 1947 Date: 1947

Puabis Diadem and Headdress from the Royla Graves at Ur, Iraq - excavated by Sir Leonard Woolley. Date: 1928

French women knitting for soldiers, WW1
Front cover of L Illustration showing three generations of French women knitting comforts for troops in the early months of the First World War. Date: 1914

Very poignant letter to his daughter - WWI
Very poignant letter to the daughter of the unknown letter writer - Miss Muriel Nibbs, 5 Woolley Terrace, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire. Envelope is dated 23rd December 1916

Samuel Brothers, Xmas Gifts in the trenches, WW1
Advertisement for Samuel Brothers Ltd of Ludgate Hill, London, suggesting number of practical comforts to be sent as gifts to soldiers in the trenches

Knitting postcard, WW1
Humorous postcard from the First World War drawing on the theme of knitting. A soldier on leave is used to help a young girl wind her wool (no doubt used to knit comforts for troops)

William Woolley
WILLIAM WOOLLEY churchman, chaplain of the Marshalsea prison, London. Date: CIRCA 1790

The Peace panel from the Standard of Ur. Sumerian wooden artifact excavated from the Royal Cemetery in the city of Ur (in Iraq)

The War frieze from the Standard of Ur. Sumerian artefact excavated from the Royal Cemetery in Ur (located in modern-day Iraq)

The Standard of Ur, Sumerian artefact excavated from what had been the Royal Cemetery in the ancient city of Ur, dates from around 2600 - 2400 BC

(1863-1947). American educator. Photographed while president of Mount Holyoke College
MARY EMMA WOOLLEY (1863-1947). American educator. Photographed while president of Mount Holyoke College

Piccadilly Shops
The premises of N J Woolley, Chemist & Druggiest, at 35 Piccadilly, opposite St James church

Lieut Woolley VC recipient 5 / Stamp
GEOFFREY HAROLD WOOLLEY VC OBE MC (1892 - 1968) The first Territorial Army officer to be awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest

Woolley Earns Vc / Hill 60
2nd Lieutenant Geoffrey Harold Woolley of the Queen Victorias Rifles, a territorial regiment, earns the Victoria Cross on Hill 60 by continually throwing bombs

Bystander masthead by Harry Woolley, 1930
A bathing belle wearing a swimsuit and bathing cap lounges on a rock in the middle of the sea and enjoys a casual chat with Neptune

Portrait of Mr C Leonard Woolley
Sir Charles Leonard Woolley, director of the British Museum Expedition in Mesopotamia. Born in London, 1880, he carried out excavations in Alubaid and Tell el-Armarna

Frank Woolley Bowling, 1920
Illustration of Frank Woolley (1887-1978), the Kent and England all-round cricketer, pictured during the 1920 season. During a first-class career from 1906 to 1938 Woolley scored nearly 60

London Sinks 1866
En route to Melbourne, this steamer founders in the Bay of Biscay : 220 lives are lost including the actor C V Brooke and Dr Woolley, principal of Sydney University

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"Woolley: A Captivating Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the enchanting world of Woolley, where French actress Brigitte Bardot graced the Scottish landscapes during the filming of her latest movie. As she immersed herself in this picturesque setting, one could almost feel the magic unfold. Delve further into history and discover the mesmerizing Peace frieze from the Standard of Ur, a Sumerian artifact excavated from Iraq's majestic Ziggurat Shrine. Its intricate details transport us to a bygone era, offering glimpses into ancient civilizations that once thrived. In another realm entirely, Kerwin Maegraith's caricatures bring forth laughter as he playfully captures players from England's cricket team. Among them stands Woolley himself, his presence immortalized alongside other legendary figures who left their mark on this beloved sport. Katharine Woolley takes us on an exhilarating journey through her reporting in Britannia & Eve, unveiling great excavations that unearthed hidden treasures buried beneath layers of time. Her words paint vivid pictures of archaeological wonders waiting to be discovered. But it is not only historical artifacts that captivate our attention; society's elite also make appearances within these pages. Miss Margaret Whigham and Lord Selby grace our imaginations with their elegance and charm as they navigate a world filled with glamour and intrigue. As we turn each page, we are greeted by stunning visuals such as Queen Shub-ad's golden head-dress adorning an ILN cover or Chas Linda and J Woolley's masterpiece "The Showman, " which transports us to a whimsical carnival atmosphere brimming with excitement. Beyond these captivating images lies more than meets the eye – FALL / LABRADOR / 1966 hints at untold stories waiting to be unraveled while maps like Wakefield WF4 2 Map and Huntingdonshire PE28 5 Map invite us to explore new territories and embark on our own adventures. Woolley is not just a name.