Construction Set
This construction set, made of coloured interlocking plastic pieces, was made by 'Lego'.
The company's founder, Ole Christiansen, was born in Denmark in 1891. He made wooden toys, which he called 'Lego' ...
Conveyance by Edward Fisher, of Bishop's Itchington, to John Puckering and others, of London, of the Priory and lands at Warwick and Bishops Tachbrook
In consideration of £4500.
Conveyance by Henry Christopher Wise to the Birmingham and Oxford Junction Railway Co, of land at Warwick
The lands total 37 acres 2 roods 18 perches in the parishes of St Mary and St Nicholas, Warwick.
In consideration of £35500.
This image shows the plan to be found in the margin of the 3rd sheet. This ...
Conveyance by John Wodelowe to Thomas Huggeford and others, of his manor and land at Wodeloes
In exchange for lands within Wedgnock Park, as well as land in Wodelowe, to be held for ever but paying to Joyce, John's daughter, the annual rent of 40 shillings for as long as she lives after his death....
Conveyance by Lady Bowyer, of the Priory, Warwick, to Henry Wise, of Middlesex, of the Priory estate, manor and lands in Warwick and Warwickshire
In consideration of £10553 15s paid by Wise.
Conveyance by Ralph Brome to Roger Wigston and others, of the manors and lands at Woodloes, Woodcote, Offchurch and Warwick
Conveyance by William, Earl of Warwick to Alan his cook (son of Richard), of the office of the kitchen and lands at Woodloes and Woodcote
For the annual rent of a pair of gloves at Easter. Richard gave the Earl 10 shillings, 12 geese and a sester of wine [c4 gallons].
Copy of Exchequer court proceedings relating to embezzlement by Thomas Fisher
Letters Patent of Inspeximus of Exchequer court case involving the embezzlement of funds, for the total sum of £479, by Thomas Fisher late of the town of Warwick, esquire, deceased, lately a Receiver ...
Copy of the will of Matthew Wise
Of the Priory in the borough of Warwick, made 17 July 1772, with codicil dated 12 Oct 1775, copy made 18 Sep 1776.
Copy will of Sir Thomas Puckering of the Priory, Warwick
Including bequest to the poor and his servants.
Corner Of The Courtyard, Leycester's Hospital
Ink on paperA Corner Of The Courtyard, Leycester's Hospitalby W W Keyworth 310mm x 250mm This picture depicts a view of the courtyard at the Lord Leycester Hospital, Warwick. There is a drawing of the ...
Count Deym, Austro-Hungarian Ambassador
A portrait of His Excellency Count Deym, the ambassador to England from the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
He is pictured here in 18th century English court dress. This photograph was taken at a costume ...
Courtyard, Warwick Castle
A view of Warwick Castle courtyard, looking towards the state dining room.
This photograph features two gardeners mowing the grass.
Although it looks as if the building is a roofless shell, this ...
Courtyard, Warwick Castle
A view of Warwick Castle courtyard, looking towards Guy's Tower and the Gatehouse.
Two gardeners are cutting the grass with the help of a horse drawn mower. This photograph was taken between 1880 ...
Courtyard, Warwick Castle
Two gardeners in Warwick Castle courtyard, looking towards the Gatehouse and Caesar's Tower.
One is mowing the grass, while the other tends a horse.
This photograph was taken in the 1880s.
Cup and Ball; Top
Before the widespread use of plastics in the 20th century, toys were made of natural materials.
This cup and ball, together with a small spinning top, are made of ivory.
Diabolo and Tip-Cat
Both diabolo and tip-cat were toys that children played at home, or in the street or playground. They were very cheap to buy, or could be home-made. Both involve using string to keep the reel spinning.
The ...
Disc Brooch
A circular brooch with a design of five punched ring and dot decoration.
AD 410 - AD 600