Nuneaton. Tansey's factory
Tansey's factory in Corporation Street, Nuneaton. The firm began in 1886 making 'latch needles' for hosiery manufacturers. After 1914 most of the employees were young girls. The normal weekly output in ...
Nuneaton. Tom Price, editor of the Nuneaton Observer
Mr Tom Price, editor of The Nuneaton Observer, sitting at his desk, Bond Gate , Nuneaton. May 29th 1969
Nuneaton. Visit of Edward, Prince of Wales
Edward, Prince of Wales, visiting Hall and Phillip's hat factory, Nuneaton. 1934
Ointment Pot
Small yellow ointment pot. Registered trademark - Heremi.
Old Man and Donkey
This is a collage of fabric, watercolour, ink and charcoal on paper depicting an old postman with his donkey and was made by George Smart in 1833. An inscription on the reverse reads 'G. Smart, Artist ...
Old Man and Donkey
This is a collage of fabric, watercolour, ink and charcoal on paper depicting an old postman with his donkey and was made by George Smart in 1833. An inscription on the reverse reads 'G. Smart, Artist ...
Ostrich Skin
A piece of ostrich skin used to make bags and shoes at Southorn boot makers in Leamington Spa. It is dark brown in colour. Southorn was establised in 1825 by William Southorn. In 1847 the company moved ...
Outside the Farrier's Shop, Dawn
Philips Wouwerman (manner of) (1614-1668) Outside the Farrier's Shop, Dawn Oil on wood 345mm x 400mm The scene appears to be set in front of a blacksmith's shop, which is on the left. A skittish horse ...
Oval-Shaped Clear Glass Bottle
Oval-shaped, clear glass bottle. This was possibly used for spa water or wine. It bears the embossed lettering: 'Johnson Leamington'. David Johnson was a wine merchant at 13 Bath Street, Leamington Spa....
Overcoat Chain
Decorative chain for an overcoat. This was donated as part of a larger collection of items from Hall & Son tailors, Leamington Spa.
Pailton. Rugby Road
Bailey's boot and shoe makers and cottages in Rugby Road, Pailton. 1900s
Painting
This is one of a group of paintings that depict Indian trades or occupations. The image has been painted onto a thin sheet of mica. This painting depicts a Durrie, or tailor, sewing fabric.
Paper Bag
This paper bag is from The Enterprise Outfitting Warehouse, of Regent Street, Leamington Spa.
Parcel
Cardboard postal box with postal label addressed to Messrs Blacklee Bros, 19 Gold St, Northampton from Ed. Stilwell, 25 & 26 Barbican, London EC1. It is postmarked and has a purple stamp dated 1940. This ...
Pavilion, Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa
Black and white photograph of the stage inside the Pavilion, Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa. View looking up at the ceiling above the stage. Work is being done and there is a workman sitting to the left ...
Pen
The shaft of this ink pen is made of carved ivory and engraved brass, with a metal nib. The pen was used by the cobbler W. Smith and Son of Bath Street, Leamington Spa. In 1875 William Smith bought the ...
Pen Nib
This is one of eight pen nibs in the collection of Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum that were used by the cobbler W. Smith and Son. In 1875 William Smith bought the shoe shop at 58 Bath Street, where ...
Pen Nib
This is one of eight pen nibs in the collection of Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum that were used by the cobbler W. Smith and Son. In 1875 William Smith bought the shoe shop at 58 Bath Street, where ...