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Replica Arkwright water frame

Replica Arkwright water frame

1983

Model diesel locomotive, Nigerian Railway

Model diesel locomotive, Nigerian Railway

1968

Model Durgapur Steel Works Bo-Bo Diesel Locomotive

Model Durgapur Steel Works Bo-Bo Diesel Locomotive

1955

Model of Associated Electrical Industries transformer group

Model of Associated Electrical Industries transformer group

circa 1960

Mary Arden's House

Mary Arden's House

circa 1950s

Anne Hathaway's Cottage

Anne Hathaway's Cottage

circa 1950s

River at Stratford

River at Stratford

circa 1950s

Model AEI transformer group made by Severn Lamb Ltd

Model AEI transformer group made by Severn Lamb Ltd

circa 1960

Replica of Original Robert Paper Machine

Replica of Original Robert Paper Machine

1985

Glass hood for Model AEI Transformer

Glass hood for Model AEI Transformer

circa 1960

Portrait photograph by Angus McBean showing Sir Laurence Olivier as Malvolio in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. The production was directed by John Gielgud.

Sir Laurence Olivier in Twelfth Night

13 April 1955

Central Press Photos Ltd. photograph titled 'Stratford season to end with Shakespeare's least-known play'. Image shows Titus Andronicus (Laurence Olivier) Lavinia his daughter (Vivien Leigh) and marcus Andronicus (Alan Webb). Lavinia writes in the sand the names of Tamora's sons who have ravished her, cut off her hands and cut out her tongue.

Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh in Titus Andronicus

16 August 1955

Model of the zoological laboratory aboard HMS Challenger, as used during the Challenger Expedition of 1872-1876, scale 1:6, by Severn-Lamb Ltd., Stratford-upon-Avon, England, 1977.

Model of the zoological laboratory aboard HMS Challenger

1872-1876 (expedition); 1977 (model)

Central Press Photos Ltd. photograph titled 'Laurence Olivier to Appear at Stratford'. Caption on back reads: Sir Laurence Olivier, the ever-popular actor, is to return to Stratford to appear in 'Coriolanus' in the play of that name by William Shakespeare, a part which he acted in London just prior to the last war. 'Coriolanus', produced by Peter Hall, is the fourth in a series of plays in the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre's 100th season, and opens on Tuesday, 7th July, 1959. This picture shows a close-up of Sir Laurence Olivier in the role of 'Coriolanus' during a recent rehearsal.

Laurence Olivier to appear at Stratford

07 July 1959

Model of the chemical laboratory aboard HMS Challenger, as used during the Challenger Expedition of 1872-1876, scale 1:6, by Severn-Lamb Ltd., Stratford-upon-Avon, England, 1977.

Model of the chemical laboratory aboard HMS Challenger

1872-1876 (original); 1977 (model)

Model of the midships section of HMS Challenger, as adapted for the Challenger Expedition of 1872-1876, scale 1:12, by Severn-Lamb Ltd., Stratford-upon-Avon, England, 1976-1977.

Model of the midships section of HMS Challenger

1872-1876 (expedition); 1976-1977 (model)

Replica of spinning mule.

Replica of spinning mule

1984

Advert, for the sale of the Welcombe Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon, sold by Christie & Co and Druce & Co.

Advert for the sale of the Welcombe Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon

Model of the bows section of HMS Challenger, as adapted for the Challenger Expedition of 1872-1876, scale 1:12, by Severn-Lamb Ltd., Stratford-upon-Avon, England, 1977.

Model of the bows section of HMS Challenger

1872-1876 (expedition); 1977 (model)

Central Press Photos Ltd photograph titled 'Oliviers' 'Macbeth' at Stratford'. Caption on back reads: Tonight, Tuesday, "Macbeth" will have its first performance of the season at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-on-Avon. Sir Laurence Olivier is in the name part for the first time since his much-praised performance at the Old Vic 18 years ago, and Vivien Leigh is playing Lady Macbeth for the first time in her career. The production is directed by Glen Byam Shaw, and the costumes and settings are designed by Roger Furze [sic]. This picture shows Sir Laurence Olivier as Macbeth and Vivien Leigh as Lady Macbeth in a scene from the Stratford production.

Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh in Macbeth

07 June 1955

Albumen print: Stratford-on-Avon, Multiple view

Stratford-on-Avon

Inventory, On the Instructions of British Rail Investments Limited Inventory of the Trade Furnishings, Fittings and Equipment at The Welcombe Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, October 1982.

On the Instructions of British Rail Investments Limited Inventory of the Trade Furnishings, Fittings and Equipment at The Welcombe Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon

1982

PA Reuter photograph titled 'Sir Laurence sees the posters'. Caption on back reads: Artist Molly Bishop (left) shows Sir Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh (Lady Olivier) her designs for posters for London Films' 'Richard III'. In their final form the posters will bear Sir Laurence's name prominently as he has produced and directed as well as played the title role in this new British film, which is to have its premiere in London this autumn. In private life, Molly Bishop is Lady George Scott, whose husband is a brother of the Duchess of Gloucester. She was visiting the Oliviers at their country house near Stratford-on-Avon, where they are both playing in the current Shakespeare season.

Sir Laurence sees the posters

29 June 1955

Photograph by Angus McBean showing Vivien Leigh and two co-stars in Peter Brook's production of Shakespeare's '"Titus Andronicus".

Titus Andronicus

1955

Driver's Certificate, Great Eastern Railway, for George Smith, issued at Stratford on July 4th 1912, pre-printed paper with hand written details.

Great Eastern Railway drivers certificate

1912

Leaflet, advertising the Welcombe Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon.

Leaflet, advertising the Welcombe Hotel

Photograph of view of Shakespeare's house from the street. From an untitled photographic album, created by Agnes Gibson, 1915-1926.

Shakespeare's House

1926-09

Photograph of view of the river with rowing boats in foreground, three-arched bridge in middleground, church spire and trees in background. From an untitled photographic album, created by Agnes Gibson, 1915-1926.

River Avon

1926-09

Photograph of poor image of river with some trees and church tower in distance - possibly double exposure. From an untitled photographic album, created by Agnes Gibson, 1915-1926.

River Avon

1926-09

Albumen print: Stratford-on-Avon, Multiple view

Stratford-on-Avon

Central Press Photos Ltd photograph showing Sir Laurence Olivier and his wife, actress Vivien Leigh, in a scene from Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus. Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon.

Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh in Titus Andronicus

16 August 1955

Memorandum, paper, Memorandum from Stratford on Avon to Chester Road, East & West Junction Railway, 17 August 1881. Re the delivery of 2 cases of wine.

Memorandum from Stratford on Avon to Chester Road

1881-08-17

Model of La Mont Boiler (scale 1:12) used in the Kensington District Heating Scheme, 40M B.Th.U./hour, and case

Model of La Mont Boiler (scale 1:12) used in the Kensington District Heating Scheme

Large format colour polaroid by Neal Slavin: Royal Shakespeare Company. The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-on-Avon. 13.6.83

Royal Shakespeare Company. The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-on-Avon

1983-06-13

Photograph by Angus McBean showing actress Vivien Leigh in character as Viola in Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night". The play, directed by John Gielgud, was staged at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Vivien Leigh as Viola in Twelfth Night

1955