Tubby Collection

Advertisment for Debrett's Peerage. With a photograph of the book, and photomontage with illustrations, of titled men of note. Designed by Zec

Two actors reading a wartime ??The Bystander?? between sho
Two actors in First World War costumes, reading a wartime issue of The Bystander between shows, theatrical portrait. Captioned, A Quiet Decko'

The Memorial Chapel, Talbot House, Poperinghe, Belgium
Talbot House, a rest house for soldiers and officers, was started by Padre Philip Byard (Tubby) Clayton and was officially opened on 11 December 1915

Sir Charles Philip Huntington (colour litho)
612885 Sir Charles Philip Huntington (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Charles Philip Huntington, Tubby, 26 May 1910, Vanity Fair)

Tubby Hayes, c1965. Creator: Brian Foskett
Tubby Hayes, c1965

Tubby Hayes, Ronnie Scotts, Gerrard Street, London, 1959. Creator: Brian Foskett
Tubby Hayes, Ronnie Scott s, Gerrard Street, London, 1959

Tubby Hayes, Richmond Jazz Festival, London, 1963. Creator: Brian Foskett
Tubby Hayes, Richmond Jazz Festival, London, 1963

Humpty Dumpty had a great fall, from A Nursery Rhyme Picture Book, pub. 1914. Creator
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall, from A Nursery Rhyme Picture Book, pub. 1914 (colour lithograph), 1914

The Tubby Hayes Sextet playing at a modern jazz night at the Civic Restaurant, Bristol, 1955. Tubby Hayes (tenor saxophone), Derek Humble (alto saxophone) and Jimmy Deuchar (trumpet)

The Tubby Hayes Sextet playing at the Co-op Civic Centre, Bristol, 1950s. Pictured are Tubby Hayes (tenor saxophone), Derek Humble (alto saxophone) and Jimmy Deuchar (trumpet)

FAT BUNNY
Three children look in astonishment at an extremely tubby bunny

Toc H Postcard
Talbot House, known as TOC H, a club for servicemen during World War One founded by Tubby Clayton, an Anglican priest. Date: 1919-1920

Overweight people causing consternation for Berlin cabbies
A rather plump couple - the man weighing 674lb (aged 28) and the girl 367lb (aged 22) - embark on a cab ride in Berlin. The caption accompanying this picture explains that the weighty pair took some

A View of Beau-Ville from Dightons City Characters, 1824 (etching)
XCF360298 A View of Beau-Ville from Dightons City Characters, 1824 (etching) by Dighton, Richard (1795-1880); Private Collection; (add.info.: either Benjamin Bovill, father of the judge)

Little boy in his sailor suit with his toy boat
Rather chubby little boy with blonde curls in his sailor suit poses for a studio photographic portrait with his rather fantastic (and sizeable) toy sailing boat. Date: circa 1903

Prince Albert inspects Ns P C C officials Inspector G Evans, Victoria Cross

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Introducing "Tubby": A Captivating Journey Through Time and Talent Step into the world of Tubby, where history, artistry, and music intertwine to create a captivating experience like no other. From the pages of Debrett's Peerage to the vibrant streets of London, Tubby Hayes takes center stage in this remarkable tale. In an advertisement for Debrett's Peerage, designed by Zec, a photograph of the book captures our attention. Photomontages with illustrations showcase titled men of note, including Major Isidore Salmon - a distinguished knight whose legacy echoes through time. Meanwhile, two actors immerse themselves in wartime stories within the pages of "The Bystander. " Their intense focus transports us back to an era filled with bravery and resilience. As we venture further into Tubby's world, we find ourselves standing before The Memorial Chapel at Talbot House in Poperinghe, Belgium. Its solemn beauty reminds us of the sacrifices made during times of war and serves as a poignant reminder that freedom comes at great cost. Sir Charles Philip Huntington graces our presence through a mesmerizing color lithograph. His regal aura captivates all who lay eyes upon it – a testament to his esteemed position within society. But amidst these grandeur depictions lies Humpty Dumpty himself. From "A Nursery Rhyme Picture Book" published in 1914 emerges this beloved character who had quite the fall. It reminds us that even amidst elegance and sophistication there is room for whimsy and childhood memories. And then there is Tubby Hayes – a name synonymous with jazz excellence. In photographs captured by Brian Foskett throughout different eras - 1965 at Ronnie Scotts on Gerrard Street or 1959 at Richmond Jazz Festival - we witness Tubby's passion come alive through his saxophone melodies that still resonate today.