Atherstone. Crowd for Shrove Tuesday
Crowd in street on Shrove Tuesday, possibly waiting to see traditional football match, Atherstone. 1913
Bible. English. The Bible translated, 1576 - blank leaf following Old Testament front page, owners' notes
Births and deaths recorded in a Bible of Shakespeare's time.
Family notes recording the birth of a son to Edward Lumley in 1695, and the death of Mary, the wife of a later owner, Robert Mason, in 1780 ...
Bible. English. The Bible translated, 1576 (Geneva version) - notes on verso of front flyleaf .
An owner’s family notes in their Bible from Shakespeare's time.
This Bible has notes by a number of former owners whose signatures appear on the title-page. On the flyleaf a late Victorian owner ...
Brailes, Lower. Harvest Festival
Altar decorated for Harvest Festival in Lower Brailes Church. 1900s
Burial of William Shakespeare's father, John, 8 September 1601
Entry in the parish register, Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon, recording the burial of William Shakespeare's father, John, on 8 September 1601. His date of birth is not known, but he was probably ...
Ceremonial Paddle
This is one of two paddles from the Jekri of the Niger Delta (now part of Nigeria). Although it resembles a canoe paddle, it is too weak and decorative to have been used for this purpose. Instead it would ...
Ceremonial Paddle
This is one of two paddles from the Jekri of the Niger Delta (now part of Nigeria). Although it resembles a canoe paddle, it is too weak and decorative to have been used for this purpose. Instead it would ...
Certificate of Confirmation
A certificate of confirmation given to Melvina Ellen Gaskin (nee Sparrey), the mother of Mrs Edith Banwell (nee Gaskin) on 5 May 1885. The certificate is printed in red, blue, black and gold and there ...
Christening Cap
A cream cotton lace cap made by tatting. It is nearly semi-circular in shape. The cap was made in the early 19th century, c.1800-1850.
Christening Cap
A cream cotton christening cap made from embroidered fabric with floral motifs.
Christening Cap
A cream cotton christening cap made from embroidered fabric with spotted motifs. There are drawstring ties around the lower edge.
Christening Cap
A white cotton baby's bonnet with lace edging and cotton ribbons attached for tying, c.1800-1850.
Christening Cap
A cream coloured baby's bonnet made with fine lace.
Christening Cap
A white lace christening cap with cotton lining, covered with floral patterns.
Christening Cape
A Victorian or Edwardian christening cape made from lace with silk lining. The cape is a circular shape with a second tier as a collar. It was used at the donor's christening in 1907.
Christening Gown
A long white linen/cambric christening gown, which is hand stitched and hand embroidered around the skirt and bodice. There is a small frill of lace around the neck and ties at the back, c.1862.
Christening Gown
A cream Shantung silk and lace gown, with alternate panels of hand embroidery and lace the length of the garment. There are embroidery and lace panels on the yoke and lace frills on the long sleeves. ...
Christening Gown
A long cream silk christening robe with long sleeves. The robe has lace around the neck, cuffs and hem. The lower part of the skirt is tucked with feather stitched embroidery and lace inserts. There are ...