Deer Bone
A deer bone used for 'boning up' at Southorn boot makers in Leamington Spa. Boots are made from the 'wrong' side of the leather so that if they get scratched the finish can easily be restored. The shine ...
Dick and Puffin
Nancy Youngman (born 1906) Dick and Puffin, 1931 Oil on board 615mm x 500mm A portrait of Dick Hosking holding Puffin, the cat. Nan (Nancy) Youngman was at the Slade in the late 1920's and became a lifelong ...
Double Headed Spanner
This double-headed spanner is from J.Clark and Sons. It has a curving rod between the two heads. J. Clark and Sons were whitesmiths, locksmiths and bell hangers. From 1880 to 1980 they lived and worked ...
Draper's Receipt
This receipt is from the drapers E. Francis and Sons Ltd., Bedford Street, Leamington Spa. The receipt is for a black coat and alterations and was issued in January 1937. The envelope for the receipt ...
Draper's Receipt
This receipt was issued by the drapers E. Francis and Sons Ltd., 34 - 40 Bath Street, Leamington Spa, in January 1937.
Dress Box Label
This label is from a dress box that was used by the tailors J. H. Hunt and Son of Bedford Street, Leamington Spa.
Drug Jar
Drug Jar
English
c.1700
An English delft, tin-glazed earthenware, drug jar discovered during the London Wall excavations. It is a round straight-sided vessel, with a rim and base curving out from the ...
Dunchurch. Blacksmith's smithy
Blacksmith's shop, Dunchurch. Children from school look in at open door. Blacksmiths at work, woman in doorway, two-wheeled cart and bicycle under chestnut tree. Church tower in background. 1906
Dunchurch. Longfellow Smithy
Children on their way home from school looking in the open door of the Longfellow Smithy. Church in background. 1900s
Dunchurch. Smithy
The smithy, thatched and timbered cottages, horse and cart and agricultural hay rake, Dunchurch. 1920s
Eathorpe. Smithy
The Smithy at Eathorpe with horses and workers at door. Also a pony and trap with three ladies. 1900s
English Private Token
English copper advertising token, 1843 Diameter 30mm The obverse features the monogram of Benjamin Nightingale, 'BN', with the date below. The inscription around the outside reads 'BENJAMIN NIGHTINGALE, ...
English Twopenny Token
English copper twopenny token, probably 19th Century Diameter 26mm The obverse features the value surrounded by the inscription, 'H. SEDDON/ TALBOT INN/ WINES &/ SPIRITS/ & BOWLING GREEN/ STAFFORD' ...
English Twopenny Token
English copper two penny token Diameter 28mm The obverse features the inscription 'R. HODGE/ 84/ HIGH ST/ PECKHAM/ CONFECTIONER'. The reverse features the value and smaller writing underneath, which is ...
English Twopenny Token
English brass twopenny token Diameter 27mm The obverse features the Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom. The inscription reads 'THOMAS LEAR/ KING'S ARMS/ BOWLING GREEN/ MEIR/ NR LONGTON'. The reverse ...
Engraved portrait of Charles Bray
Engraved portrait of Charles Bray, aged 72, by H. Adlard from a photograph.
George Eliot (born Mary Ann Evans) was a local authoress based in the Coventry and Nuneaton district, from 1819-1880.
Full ...
Envelope
An envelope addressed to Mr Dodd. It has an orange 22p stamp and is postmarked Coventry & Warwickshire, 14 May 1991. The envelope contains a letter from Jane Johnston.
Richard Dodd worked at Hall & ...
Envelope
An envelope addressed to Mr Dodd. It has a black 20p stamp and is postmarked Birmingham 27 March 1990. The envelope contains letter from T.W. Ferrers-Walker. Richard Dodd worked at Hall & Son tailors, ...