Christening Veil
A face or head veil for a child's christening. it is a piece of cream coloured net edged with curves and circles in embroidery thread, c.1880.
Cowrie Shell Disc
This is a cowrie shell disc from Nigeria. It is made of a large basketry disc with cowries attached in a spiral. The disk is said to be 'the price of a wife', and it may be part of a Haussa bride's trousseau. ...
Cremation Urns
Black earthenware cremation urns with decoration. Burnt bones were placed inside these urns. The pots were hand made (i.e. they were not made on a potter’s wheel) and were decorated by incising and stamping ...
Daily Telegraph
A copy of the Daily Telegraph reporting on King George V's funeral on 24 January 1936.
Elizabeth Hall's Baptism
The entry for 21st February 1607/8 in the parish register of Holy Trinity Chuch, Stratford-upon-Avon.
Elizabeth was the daughter of John Hall and Susanna, nee Shakespeare.
Shakespeare Birthplace ...
English Commemorative Medal
A silver coloured medal celebrating the marriage of Albert Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra of Denmark on the 10th March 1865. There is a hole at the top for suspension. The obverse bears a portrait ...
English Commemorative Medal
Silver coloured medal struck to commemorate the marriage of the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra. The obverse bears a view of the wedding scene, 1863.
English Commemorative Medal
A silver coloured medal celebrating the marriage of the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Alfred, to Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna of Russia, 1874. Prince Alfred was the son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert....
English Commemorative Ribbon - Marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer
A ribbon produced in commemoration of the marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, 1981.
English Coronation Medal - Edward VII and Alexandra
This is a silver coloured medal from Leamington Spa, celebrating the coronationn of Edward VII and Alexandra. On the obverse are portraits of the King and Queen in profile. There is a small hole for suspension, ...
English Coronation Medal - Edward VII and Queen Alexandra
A silver medal with a red, white and blue striped ribbon. It is contained in a red box with gold embossed details on the lid. The medal celebrates the coronation of King Edward and Queen Alexandra, 1902....
English Coronation Medal - George V and Queen Mary
This is a silver coloured medal from Leamington Spa, celebrating the coronation of George V and Queen Mary. On the obverse are portraits of the couple and a crest with a lion and unicorn on the reverse. ...
Frederick Bertie Lock And Edith Wills
Frederick Bertie Lock and Edith Wills on their wedding day.
Frederick Bertie Lock and Edith Wills' Wedding
A group photograph of the guests at the wedding of Frederick Bertie Lock and Edith Wills.
Grendon. Marchioness of Hastings, funeral
Gathering of mourners in the churchyard of All Saint's Church, Grendon, for the funeral of The Marchioness of Hastings. February 8th 1907
Jet Jewellery
Jet is a form of coal, which was formed from the compressed and chemically altered remains of plants that lived 170 million years ago.
The north eastern town of Whitby, Yorkshire, became the centre, ...
Knickers
A pair of cream coloured silk knickers with net detail and embroidered bird design. Three buttons for fastening. Made by Alma Ramsey for her wedding to Dick Hosking in 1930.
Knife
This Arab knife and sheath is from Sudan. It has a bone handle with a curving metal blade. The sheath is decorated with black, white, silver and gold beads, and cowrie shells. There are many possible ...