Downie Collection

Sir John Downie, 1777 - 1826. English Brigadier-General In The Spanish Army During The War Of Independence. From Guerra De La Independencia Published 1935

Tatler cover - Lady Zia Wernher and Lady Milford Haven
Front cover of the Tatler featuring sisters Lady Zia Wernher (Countess Zia Torby) and the Marchioness of Milford Haven (formerly Countess Nada Torby) at Downie Park, Killiemuir

Sir John Downie
SIR JOHN DOWNIE - British military commander in the Spanish service during the war against Napoleon. The smaller picture shows the battle of the bridge of Seville. Date: circa 1813

David Downie
DAVID DOWNIE Edinburgh goldsmith and radical politician, tried for treason in 1794. Date: CIRCA 1794

Heroic act WWI
Sergeant Robert Downie accounts for several of the enemy, and captures a machine- gun

Varieties of fancy pansies: James Nelson, Lady Ross, John B. Downie, David Mitchell.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872

Manchester United football team, 1905-6 season
The Manchester United football team, 1905-6. Downie, Mogar, Bonthron, Beddow, Roberts, Bell, Arkesden, Picken, Sagar, Blackstock and Peddie are pictured

CIRCUS ADVERTISEMENT, 1936. Posters covering the side of a building advertising the Downie Brothers three ring circus near Lynchburg, South Carolina. Photograph by Walker Evans, 1936

CIRCUS ADVERTISEMENT, 1936. Billboard posters covering the side of a building advertising the Downie Brothers three ring circus near Lynchburg, South Carolina. Photograph by Walker Evans, 1936

Advertisement for Ross Foods -- family of three at the table (modelled by D Groves, Andrew Downie and M Baldock). 1959

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"Downie: A Legacy of Heroism, Beauty, and Entertainment" In the world of Downie, there is a rich tapestry woven with tales of bravery, elegance, and excitement. From the Tatler cover featuring Lady Zia Wernher and Lady Milford Haven to the heroic acts of Sir John Downie during World War I, this name holds a myriad of captivating stories. David Downie's expertise in cultivating varieties of fancy pansies like James Nelson and Lady has brought beauty to gardens far and wide. Meanwhile, even the realm of sports has been touched by the Downie magic as seen in the Manchester United football team's remarkable 1905-6 season. But it doesn't stop there; history reveals another notable figure bearing this illustrious name. Sir John Downie was an English Brigadier-General who served valiantly in the Spanish Army during the War of Independence. His story lives on through Guerra De La Independencia published in 1935. The enchantment continues with glimpses into entertainment history. Walker Evans' photographs capture moments frozen in time - posters covering buildings advertising the thrilling performances Brothers three-ring circus near Lynchburg, South Carolina in 1936. And let us not forget about nourishment for both body and soul. Ross Foods proudly presents their delectable offerings through advertisements that bear witness to their commitment to quality cuisine. From noble acts on battlefields to breathtaking spectacles under big tops; from elegant garden blooms to tantalizing culinary delights – "Downie" encompasses a legacy that transcends time itself, and is a name synonymous with courage, beauty, entertainment, and flavor – forever etched into our collective memory as an emblematic symbol worth celebrating.