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Dorset Collection

Background imageDorset Collection: New Power Stations, advert for British Electricity, 1951. Artist: Norman Wilkinson

New Power Stations, advert for British Electricity, 1951. Artist: Norman Wilkinson
New Power Stations, advert for British Electricity, 1951. Paintings of power stations (artists in brackets): Cliff Quay, near Ipswich, Suffolk (Norman Wilkinson); Poole

Background imageDorset Collection: Matthew Pariss Map of Great Britain showing rivers & towns in the south of England & part of

Matthew Pariss Map of Great Britain showing rivers & towns in the south of England & part of Wales, c. 1250 (1944)
Many place-names are still recognisable today. The word Auster, written over the English Channel at the bottom, refers to wind bringing heavy cloud cover and fog

Background imageDorset Collection: Posters warning those guilty of illegal oaths were liable to deportation, (1834), 1934

Posters warning those guilty of illegal oaths were liable to deportation, (1834), 1934
Posters warning that people found guilty of uttering illegal oaths were liable to deportation, 1834. On 24th February 1834 local landowners in Dorsetput up posters warning that people found guilty of

Background imageDorset Collection: Upton House, mid-19th century. Creator: Thomas Picken

Upton House, mid-19th century. Creator: Thomas Picken
Upton House, mid-19th century. Upton House in Dorset was built between 1816 and 1818

Background imageDorset Collection: Wimborne Minster, Dorset

Wimborne Minster, Dorset. Wimborne Minster is dedicated to St Cuthburga, who founded an abbey nearby in c705. The Minster was built by the Normans in the 12th century

Background imageDorset Collection: Bournemouth Pier, c1910

Bournemouth Pier, c1910. From Souvenir of Bournemouth. [J. H. Bishop, Bournemouth, ]

Background imageDorset Collection: A Cricket Match at Christchurch Priory, Hampshire, 1850, (1947). Creator: Unknown

A Cricket Match at Christchurch Priory, Hampshire, 1850, (1947). Creator: Unknown
A Cricket Match at Christchurch Priory, Hampshire, 1850, (1947). Spectators watching a match on Stanpit Marsh outside the town of Christchurch, (now in Dorset)

Background imageDorset Collection: Bournemouths Premier Guest House - Tollard Royal Hotel, 1929

Bournemouths Premier Guest House - Tollard Royal Hotel, 1929. From Bournemouth: The centre of health and sunshine, a booklet promoting tourism in the Bournemouth area. [Published in 1929]

Background imageDorset Collection: Visit of the Prince of Wales to Bournemouth; View of Bournemouth form the East Cliff, 1890

Visit of the Prince of Wales to Bournemouth; View of Bournemouth form the East Cliff, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Visit of the Prince of Wales to Bournemouth; View of Bournemouth form the East Cliff, 1890

Background imageDorset Collection: The Long Man of Wilmington, or The Wilmington Giant, 1903. Creator: Eric Ravillious (1903 - 1942)

The Long Man of Wilmington, or The Wilmington Giant, 1903. Creator: Eric Ravillious (1903 - 1942)
The Long Man of Wilmington, or The Wilmington Giant, 1903 (colour lithograph)

Background imageDorset Collection: Cars on Undercliff Drive, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Rally, 1928. Artist: Bill Brunell

Cars on Undercliff Drive, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Rally, 1928. Artist: Bill Brunell
Undercliff Drive, Bournemouth. Bournemouth Rally. Date: 5-8.7.28

Background imageDorset Collection: Sea View, Fishponds, 1915, (c1932). Artist: Lucien Pissarro

Sea View, Fishponds, 1915, (c1932). Artist: Lucien Pissarro
Sea View, Fishponds, 1915, (c1932). From Modern Art by Charles Marriott & Tis & Tis. [Colour Ltd. London, 1909]

Background imageDorset Collection: Pair of Celtic Bronze Bulls, Bulbury Camp, Dorset, England, c1st century BC - c1st century

Pair of Celtic Bronze Bulls, Bulbury Camp, Dorset, England, c1st century BC - c1st century. Probably mountings from a chariot-spoke

Background imageDorset Collection: Visit of the Prince of Wales to Bournemouth; The Royal Procession passing under the... 1890

Visit of the Prince of Wales to Bournemouth; The Royal Procession passing under the... 1890. Creator: Unknown
Visit of the Prince of Wales to Bournemouth; The Royal Procession passing under the Eiffel Tower from the Gardens, 1890

Background imageDorset Collection: Christchurch Priory, c1910

Christchurch Priory, c1910. From Souvenir of Bournemouth. [J. H. Bishop, Bournemouth, ]

Background imageDorset Collection: Queens Park Golf Links, c1910

Queens Park Golf Links, c1910. From Souvenir of Bournemouth. [J. H. Bishop, Bournemouth, ]

Background imageDorset Collection: The East Sands, c1910

The East Sands, c1910. From Souvenir of Bournemouth. [J. H. Bishop, Bournemouth, ]

Background imageDorset Collection: Lulworth Cove, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner

Lulworth Cove, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner
Lulworth Cove, 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]

Background imageDorset Collection: A convict being flogged with a cat-o-nine-tails, (1834), 1984

A convict being flogged with a cat-o-nine-tails, (1834), 1984
A convict being flogged with a cat-o-nine-tails. In 1867 Parliament abolished flogging in the services. From The Book of The Martyrs of Tolpuddle: 1834-1934

Background imageDorset Collection: Giant fossil ammonite

Giant fossil ammonite
A 70cm diameter fossil ammonite embedded in limestone, from Portland Stone Quarries in Dorset

Background imageDorset Collection: David Garrett, Bournemouth, Dorset, 2008. Creator: Brian Foskett

David Garrett, Bournemouth, Dorset, 2008. Creator: Brian Foskett
David Garrett, Bournemouth, Dorset, 2008

Background imageDorset Collection: Athelney & Ethandun 878, (1935)

Athelney & Ethandun 878, (1935). Map of part of the west of England (modern Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire), showing Athelney

Background imageDorset Collection: St Martins Church, Wareham, Dorset

St Martins Church, Wareham, Dorset. The Saxon church of St Martin in Wareham dates from the first half of the 11th century

Background imageDorset Collection: Swanage Bay and Pier, c1910

Swanage Bay and Pier, c1910. From Souvenir of Bournemouth. [J. H. Bishop, Bournemouth, ]

Background imageDorset Collection: Boscombe Gardens, c1910

Boscombe Gardens, c1910. From Souvenir of Bournemouth. [J. H. Bishop, Bournemouth, ]

Background imageDorset Collection: Branksome Chine and Lake, c1910

Branksome Chine and Lake, c1910. From Souvenir of Bournemouth. [J. H. Bishop, Bournemouth, ]

Background imageDorset Collection: The New Undercliff Drive, c1910

The New Undercliff Drive, c1910. From Souvenir of Bournemouth. [J. H. Bishop, Bournemouth, ]

Background imageDorset Collection: Branksea Island - General View of the Castle, 1895

Branksea Island - General View of the Castle, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageDorset Collection: The Shelley Memorial at Christchurch, near Bournemouth, 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Shelley Memorial at Christchurch, near Bournemouth, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Shelley Memorial at Christchurch, near Bournemouth, 1890

Background imageDorset Collection: Visit of the Prince of Wales to Bournemouth; Canford Manor, The residence of Lord... 1890

Visit of the Prince of Wales to Bournemouth; Canford Manor, The residence of Lord... 1890. Creator: Unknown
Visit of the Prince of Wales to Bournemouth; Canford Manor, The residence of Lord Wimborne, where the Price of Wales is staying, 1890

Background imageDorset Collection: Visit of the Prince of Wales to Bournemouth; The Victoria Hospital, Inspected by the... 1890

Visit of the Prince of Wales to Bournemouth; The Victoria Hospital, Inspected by the... 1890. Creator: Unknown
Visit of the Prince of Wales to Bournemouth; The Victoria Hospital, Inspected by the Prince of Wales during his visit, 1890

Background imageDorset Collection: Visit of the Prince of Wales to Bournemouth; The Invalids Walk in Public Gardens, 1890

Visit of the Prince of Wales to Bournemouth; The Invalids Walk in Public Gardens, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Visit of the Prince of Wales to Bournemouth; The Invalids Walk in Public Gardens, 1890

Background imageDorset Collection: Visit of the Prince of Wales to Bournemouth; view in the Public Gardens, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Visit of the Prince of Wales to Bournemouth; view in the Public Gardens, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Visit of the Prince of Wales to Bournemouth; view in the Public Gardens, 1890

Background imageDorset Collection: Monument to Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy, on Blagdon Hill, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Monument to Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy, on Blagdon Hill, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Monument to Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy, on Blagdon Hill, 1844. The Hardy Monument, on the summit of Black Down in Dorset, was erected by public subscription in memory of Vice Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy

Background imageDorset Collection: Christian Garrett, Bournemouth, Dorset, 2008. Creator: Brian Foskett

Christian Garrett, Bournemouth, Dorset, 2008. Creator: Brian Foskett
Christian Garrett, Bournemouth, Dorset, 2008

Background imageDorset Collection: Weymouth Bay, 1830. Creator: David Lucas

Weymouth Bay, 1830. Creator: David Lucas
Weymouth Bay, 1830

Background imageDorset Collection: The Proposed Breakwater at Portland, 1844. Creator: Unknown

The Proposed Breakwater at Portland, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Proposed Breakwater at Portland, 1844. Shipping off the coast near the Isle of Portland, Dorset. The Harbour of Refuge Commissioners having just completed a careful survey of Weymouth Bay

Background imageDorset Collection: Jim Hart, Bournemouth, Dorset, 2006. Creator: Brian Foskett

Jim Hart, Bournemouth, Dorset, 2006. Creator: Brian Foskett
Jim Hart, Bournemouth, Dorset, 2006

Background imageDorset Collection: View near Bridport, Dorsetshire, from Sketches from Nature, 1819-22. 1819-22

View near Bridport, Dorsetshire, from Sketches from Nature, 1819-22. 1819-22
View near Bridport, Dorsetshire, from " Sketches from Nature", 1819-22

Background imageDorset Collection: The Third Duke of Dorsets Hunter with a Groom and a Dog, 1768. Creator: George Stubbs

The Third Duke of Dorsets Hunter with a Groom and a Dog, 1768. Creator: George Stubbs
The Third Duke of Dorsets Hunter with a Groom and a Dog, 1768

Background imageDorset Collection: The Sackville Children, 1796. Creator: John Hoppner

The Sackville Children, 1796. Creator: John Hoppner
The Sackville Children, 1796

Background imageDorset Collection: The Kings Arms, Dorchester, late 18th-early 19th century, (1943). Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

The Kings Arms, Dorchester, late 18th-early 19th century, (1943). Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Kings Arms, Dorchester, late 18th-early 19th century, (1943). A coach arrives at an inn in Dorset. Watercolour in the Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageDorset Collection: 1934 Siddeley Special by Lancefield, Bournemouth, RAC 1000 mile eliminating trial

1934 Siddeley Special by Lancefield, Bournemouth, RAC 1000 mile eliminating trial

Background imageDorset Collection: Corfe Castle, c1870

Corfe Castle, c1870. Corfe Castle on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset was built by William the Conqueror in 11th century and is protected as a Grade I listed building

Background imageDorset Collection: Portland, 1898. Creator: Unknown

Portland, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Portland, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume IV". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

Background imageDorset Collection: Weymouth, 1898. Creator: Unknown

Weymouth, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Weymouth, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume IV". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

Background imageDorset Collection: Ruins of Barn, Abbotsbury Abbey, 1898. Creator: Unknown

Ruins of Barn, Abbotsbury Abbey, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Ruins of Barn, Abbotsbury Abbey, 1898. Tithe barn at Abbotsbury Abbey, a Benedictine monastery founded in 11th century by King Cnuts thegn Orc and his wife Tola

Background imageDorset Collection: Maiden Castle, 1898. Creator: Unknown

Maiden Castle, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Maiden Castle, 1898. Maiden Castle is a 4th century Iron Age hill fort in the English county of Dorset. From " Our Own Country, Volume V"



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