Rooke Collection

Truganini, last surviving female Tasmanian Aboiginal
Truganini (Truganina, Trugernanner or Lalla Rooke, c1812-1876), the last surviving Tasmanian Aboiginal or Palawa woman. 1866

Charles Vaughan Rooke

Three Nuns Tobacco Advertisement
An advertisement illustration promoting Three Nuns Tobacco, of which there is none nicer. The image displays a box of the product, placed beside a pipe. Date: circa 1939

Matheson Lang in adventure film, The Blue Peter
Matheson Lang in British Filmcraft Production adventure film, The Blue Peter, directed by Arthur Rooke Date: 1929

HMS "Gibraltar"(chromolitho)
2790858 HMS " Gibraltar" (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Gibraltar." Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards)

Gathering Apples, 1881 (oil on canvas)
658743 Gathering Apples, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Rooke, Thomas Matthews (1842-1942); 76.2x59.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gathering Apples. Thomas Matthews Rooke (1842-1942). Oil on canvas

The Battle of La Hogue, 1778. Creator: Benjamin West
The Battle of La Hogue, 1778

St Editha and the Nuns of St Mary, 1908. Creator: Thomas Matthews Rooke
St Editha and the Nuns of St Mary, 1908. After a design by Ford Madox Brown. St. Editha is on the left holding a staff. In front of her are two nuns picking roses

William the Conqueror presenting a charter to Lord Marmion, 1909
William the Conqueror presenting a charter to Lord Marmion, and Sleeping Lord Marmion being prodded by St. Editha, 1909. After a design by Ford Madox Brown

Queen Emma of Hawaii and Her Entourage, 1865. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Queen Emma of Hawaii and Her Entourage, 1865

Sir G. Rooke, (1650-1709), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir G. Rooke, (1650-1709), 1830. Sir George Rooke (1650-1709) English naval officer who served in the Battle of Solebay and the Battle of Schooneveld during the Third Anglo-Dutch War

Group portrait of Alfred Rooke and his family in their home
Group portrait of Alfred Rooke and his family at their home in Mount Park, Ealing, watercolour on paper, by Thomas Matthews Rooke (1842-1942), c.1891-2. Date: 1891-1892

Steamer at Sea, 1919. Artist: Herbert Kerr Rooke
Steamer at Sea, 1919. From Modern Woodcuts and Lithographs by British and French Artists, by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, Paris, New York, 1919]

Siege and loss of Gibraltar besieged by the English fleet led by Admiral Rooke on August 4, 1704

The Naval Battle of Lagos on 27 June 1693. Artist: Gudin, Theodore (1802-1880)
The Naval Battle of Lagos on 27 June 1693. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The Sea Battle of Vigo Bay, 23 October 1702, ca 1705. Artist: Netherlandish master
The Sea Battle of Vigo Bay, 23 October 1702, ca 1705. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Battle off Cape LaHogue, 1692
Battle off Cape LaHogue.Admiral Rooke burnt the French Admirals Ship Rising Sun May 20 1692

Battle of Vigo Bay, Spain, 12 October 1702. Dutch plan of the engagement during the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714)

Sir George Rooke 1650 - 1709. English Naval Commander And Admiral. From The Book Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Naval Battle 1704
BATTLE OF MALAGA The British & Dutch fleets, commanded by Sir George Rooke, prevent the French and Spanish fleets from joining forces, gaining a strategic victory Date: 24 August 1704

John Rooke MP
John (George?) Rooke, MP. 18th century

C V Rooke, Irish rugby player
Charles Vaughan Rooke (1869-1946), Irish national rugby player. 1890s

LA Hogue / B West
BATTLE OF LA HOGUE / BARFLEUR The British/Dutch fleet under Russel and Almonde defeats the French fleet under de Tourville; Rooke destroys 15 French vessels Date: 20 May 1692

British Take Gibraltar
GIBRALTAR The Rock is taken from the Spanish by a combined Dutch and English fleet under sir George Rooke : the British keep it Date: 21 July 1704

Sir Giles Rooke
SIR GILES ROOKE lawyer Date: 1743 - 1808

QUEEN EMMA KALELEONALANI (1836-1885). Queen of the Hawaiian Islands; consort of King Kamehameha IV

EMMA OF HAWAII (1836-1885). Queen of the Hawaiian Islands; consort of King Kamehameha IV. Original carte-de-visite photograph

CAPTURE OF GIBRALTAR, 1704. The capture of Gibraltar by an English and Dutch force under Admiral Sir George Rooke in 1704. Line engraving, 18th century

EMMA (1836-1885). Queen of the Hawaiian Islands; consort of King Kamehameha IV. Wood engraving, American, 1873

EMMA OF HAWAII (1836-1885). Queen of the Hawaiian Islands and consort of King Kamehameha IV. Wood engraving, 1866

George Robinson on his conciliation mission, Tasmania

Naval Battle LA Hogue
BATTLE OF LA HOGUE / BARFLEUR The British/Dutch fleet under Russel and Almonde defeats the French fleet under de Tourville; Rooke destroys 15 French vessels

Victory at Vigo / 1702
The combined English and Dutch fleets under Sir George Rooke destroy the French and Spanish fleet at Vigo, and capture a number of Spanish treasure galleons

Sir George Rooke
SIR GEORGE ROOKE Naval commander

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"Rooke: A Journey Through History and Art" Step into the captivating world of "rooke, " where history, art, and diverse cultures intertwine. From Truganini, the last surviving female Tasmanian aborigine, to the Irish International Rugby Team of 1895, this enigmatic word has left its mark across time. One notable figure associated with "rooke" is Charles Vaughan Rooke. His name echoes through various realms - from a Three Nuns Tobacco Advertisement to his appearance in the adventure film The Blue Peter alongside Matheson Lang. But who was Charles Vaughan Rooke? An actor? A sailor? Speaking of sailors, HMS "Gibraltar" emerges as another intriguing connection to "rooke. " A vibrant chromolitho depicting this majestic vessel transports us back to an era filled with maritime adventures and exploration. Art enthusiasts will be captivated by Gathering Apples, an exquisite oil on canvas masterpiece from 1881. Its brushstrokes evoke a sense of tranquility while inviting contemplation about nature's bountiful gifts. The Battle of La Hogue in 1778 showcases Benjamin West's artistic prowess as he immortalizes a historic clash. Amidst cannon fire and billowing sails, one can almost hear the cries for victory echoing through time. Thomas Matthews Rooke takes us on yet another artistic journey with St Editha and the Nuns of St Mary in 1908. This evocative creation invites viewers into a sacred space where devotion meets creativity. Intriguingly enough, "rooke" even finds its way into William the Conqueror presenting a charter to Lord Marmion in 1909 – bridging historical events with linguistic curiosities. Lastly but certainly not least is Queen Emma of Hawaii and Her Entourage captured by Alexander Gardner in 1865. This photograph brings forth images of regality mixed with cultural heritage - reminding us of the diverse tapestry that "rooke" weaves.