Williams Collection

Drummer Louie Bellson and his big band playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1979
Drummer Louie Bellson and his big band in concert at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 7 November 1979. Also pictured are trombonists Kurt Berger and Doug Wintz

McCoy Tyner performing at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, July 1978

The Count Basie Orchestra in concert at the Royal Festival Hall, London, 18 July 1980: Count Basie (piano), Cleveland Eaton (bass), Freddie Green (guitar), Gregg Field (drums)

Duck-Shooting on Saratoga Lake, 1973, (1883). Artist: Matthew Somerville Morgan
Duck-Shooting on Saratoga Lake, 1873, (1883). From America Illustrated, edited by J. David Williams. [DeWolfe, Fiske & Company, Boston, 1883]

Lonnie Donegan on stage at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, April 1979

Humphrey Lyttelton and Sidney Bechet at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956

Oscar Peterson in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1955. Artist: Denis Williams
Oscar Peterson in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1955

George Melly on stage at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 8 April 1983

Louie Bellson and Buddy Rich at the International Drummers Association meeting at the Horseshoe pub, Tottenham Court Road, London, 1 November 1978

American singer Sarah Vaughan at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, 1981

Oscar Peterson looking forward to dinner after a concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1955
Oscar Peterson looking forward to dinner at Marcos Restaurant after a concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1955

The Count Basie Orchestra in concert, c1950s. Artist: Denis Williams
The Count Basie Orchestra in concert. Sonny Payne on the drums

Bassist Spike Heatley (left) at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, December 1986

Opening of an exhibition of photographs by Denis Williams, Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Herts, 1978
Official opening of an exhibition of photographs by Denis Williams at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, April 1978

The Count Basie Orchestra performing at the Royal Festival Hall, London, 18 July 1980

The difference between law and justice, 1809. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank
The difference between law and justice, 1809; showing the Lord Mayor, John Atkins, using the City sword to prod the posterior of a visitor who leaps over the parapet of Mansion House

Weather Report in Concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, October 1977. Artist: Denis Williams
Weather Report in Concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, October 1977. Joe Zawinul (keyboards) and Wayne Shorter (saxophone)

Harry Bence playing the saxophone at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1984
Harry Bence, bandleader of the New Squadronaires, playing the saxophone at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1984

Saxophonist Gerry Mulligan playing at at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 26 October 1979

Ronnie Boykins playing at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, July 1978

Big Chief Russell Moore, Arvell Shaw and Barrett Deems performing, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, 1984
Big Chief Russell Moore (trombone), Arvell Shaw (double bass) and Barrett Deems (drums) performing, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, 1984. All three musicians worked with Louis Armstrong during their careers

Stan Tracey and Art Themen playing at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 1992
Stan Tracey (piano) and Art Themen (tenor saxophone) playing at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 12 April 1992

Bobby Hutcherson playing the vibraphone at the Bracknell Jazz Festival, Berkshire, 1983

Come thou out, Housewife called Flosi to Bergthora, 1913. Bergthorsknoll, the home of Njall, is burnt down in the Icelandic saga Njals Saga, killing Njal and his family

American trombonist Bill Watrous playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1982

Confirmation of Dr. Longley's election to the Archbishopric of Canterbury..., 1862. Creator: J. M. Williams
Confirmation of Dr. Longley's election to the Archbishopric of Canterbury in the Church of St. Mary-Le-Bow, Cheapside [London]: the Archbishop-elect taking the oaths, 1862

English Songs and Melodies - "The Day has Gone", 1858. Creator: J. L. Williams
English Songs and Melodies - "The Day has Gone", 1858. Illustration to sheet music: Poetry by Charles MacKay; Symphonies and Accompaniments by Frank Mori'

English Songs and Melodies: The Dangers, 1856. Creator: J. L. Williams
English Songs and Melodies: The Dangers, 1856. Sheet music:..poetry by Charles Mackay, Air, "Castabella", the symphonies and accompaniment by Sir H. R

Miss Maude E. Williams; The author's reviewer, Chicago, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Miss Maude E. Williams; The author's reviewer, Chicago, 1907

A fact with a short commentary, 1836-01. Creator: Unknown
A fact with a short commentary, 1836-01

Henry F. Williams, 1887. Creator: Unknown
Henry F. Williams, 1887. African-American musician and composer, one of two black musicians to play in the orchestra at the 1872 National Peace Jubilee

Tewer or Cupboard, c. 1938. Creator: Sarah F. Williams
Tewer or Cupboard, c. 1938

Lady's Night Cap, c. 1938. Creator: Sarah F. Williams
Lady's Night Cap, c. 1938

Blanket Chest, c. 1938. Creator: Sarah F. Williams
Blanket Chest, c. 1938

School-master's desk, probably 1938. Creator: Sarah F. Williams
School-master's desk, probably 1938

Sugar Chest, c. 1938. Creator: Sarah F. Williams
Sugar Chest, c. 1938

Coverlet, c. 1940. Creator: Sarah F. Williams
Coverlet, c. 1940

Sampler, c. 1938. Creator: Sarah F. Williams
Sampler, c. 1938

Biscuit Board, c. 1938. Creator: Sarah F. Williams
Biscuit Board, c. 1938

Handkerchief Case, c. 1938. Creator: Sarah F. Williams
Handkerchief Case, c. 1938

Silk Taffeta Costume, c. 1938. Creator: Sarah F. Williams
Silk Taffeta Costume, c. 1938

Infant's Baptismal Dress, c. 1938. Creator: Sarah F. Williams
Infant's Baptismal Dress, c. 1938

Toy Bank, c. 1941. Creator: Edward D. Williams
Toy Bank, c. 1941

Woolen Coverlet, c. 1941. Creator: Edward D. Williams
Woolen Coverlet, c. 1941

Woven Coverlet, 1935/1942. Creator: Sarah F. Williams
Woven Coverlet, 1935/1942

Ruby Case Glass Rose Jar, c. 1936. Creator: Edward D. Williams
Ruby Case Glass Rose Jar, c. 1936

Sconce, c. 1937. Creator: Edward D. Williams
Sconce, c. 1937

Shaker Cabinet, c. 1941. Creator: Edward D. Williams
Shaker Cabinet, c. 1941

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