Account Bill
Printed and handwritten account bill dated 1896. The bill was issued by E. Francis & Sons, Linen Drapers, Silk Mercers, Hosiers and Glovers, Carpet and Upholstery Warehouse, to the executors of the estate ...
Ankle Boots
These size five ankle boots, produced from kid leather, belonged to local author George Eliot.
George Eliot (born Mary Ann Evans) was a local authoress based in the Coventry and Nuneaton district, ...
Antler Cone
The use of this antler cone is uncertain. It may have been a pendant. Alternatively, it could have been a symbolic amulet, perhaps to encourage fertility, or even a miniature drinking horn.
AD 410 ...
Arbury. Mr. F.A.N. Newdigate
Mr F.A.N. Newdigate of Arbury Hall, 1862-1936
Arley. John Stain & wife
John Stain and wife, family portrait, Arley. 1890s
Ashorne. The Holloway
The Holloway, Ashorne, with group of people in their best clothes. 1900s
Atherstone. Cordingley's Buildings or Collin's Yard
Women and children in Collin's Yard, Atherstone. 1900s
Atherstone. Miss Alice Jackson
Miss Alice Jackson, Atherstone. 1900s
Bib
A circular bib with a cotton underpiece. It is made from cream silk with a scalloped edge and embroidered flowers. It is fastened by a button at the back of the neck.
Bidford on Avon. Rider and horse
'Bob', Mr R G Hughes on "Tattie", Bidford on Avon. 1890s
Bilton. Lt. Colonel Frank West
Lt. Colonel Frank West sitting on his horse at Bilton. Lt. Colonel West married Miss Agatha Mary Dewar, elder daughter of Mr William Dewar an assistant master at Rugby School, in the chapel at Rugby School ...
Birdingbury. Street scene
A street scene showing two ladies with a pram and two children, Birdingbury. 1900s
Boot Warmer. Leeds
An earthenware boot warmer Made in Leeds 18th Century It is in the shape of a boot with a mottled brown glaze. There is a hole at the top of the boot where hot water would have been poured in.
Brailes, Lower. Lilian Maud Smith and Dodo
Lilian Maud Smith with her pony Dodo at Lower Brailes. Lilian was the daughter of the Rev. Smith of Lower Brailes and Dr. Findlay's second wife. 1900
Bronze Belt Clip
Such bronze clips were found in male burials at Bidford. This one was found in association with a shield decoration.
6th Century A.D.
76mm long
1922/23 excavations (Grave 33)
Bronze cylinders
These small metal tubes were probably lace tags, from the ends of leather thongs, which may have fastened the bag containing the miniature buckets around the neck.
AD 410 - AD 600
Bronze items including fastener
The pair of bronze fasteners (right) would have used to close the wrist openings of a long-sleeved under-dress. Both pairs found at Bidford were in female graves.
6th Century A.D.
Left: 44mm
Right: ...
Bronze Pin
Bronze breast pin with faceted head.
6th Century A.D.
155mm long
1922/23 excavations (Grave 28)