Painting of the Sortie from Jellabad
This painting depicts the Siege of Jellalabad, an important battle that took place in the First Afghan War (1838-1842). The soldiers wearing red tunics are members of the 13th Light...
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Medallion commemorating the coronation of Edward VII
Edward VII was coronated in 1902, after the death Queen Victoria in 1901. To commemorate this occasion the Mayor of Bridgwater, T W Manchip, issued these medallions....
Puzzle jug
Dated 1880 this Donyatt puzzle jug has three spouts to drink from. The body of the jug is inscribed: 'William Pardy, Lewiston House 1880, Fill Me Full'. As the name,...
Painting of James Scarlett, Wine Merchant of Taunton
The Taunton Vale Hunt commissioned this portrait of James Scarlett as a mark of respect. James Scarlett started his career as a traveller in wine and spirits. He married Jane...
Painting of the West Front of Wells Cathedral
Wells Cathedral was built around 1175 and was the first English cathedral to be built in the new gothic style. By choosing to show just the central section of the...
Painting of a goat farmer
This goat farmer is not mentioned by name in the title of this painting. He is crouched down at the same level as the sheep who flock around him. The...
Model of St James's Church Tower, Taunton
This leather model of St Jamesês Church tower was made by William Weston of Taunton in 1855....
Weston-super-Mare Town Guide
Alfred Leete designed this image for the front cover of the Weston-super-Mare Town Guide for 1927. He is best known for designing the First World War recruitment image of General...
Photograph of Alice Birch in a two wheeled cart
In this photograph, William Ravenhill Stock, has captured horse, cart and driver in striking profile. William Ravenhill Stock was an enthusiastic amateur photographer based in Clevedon....
Painting of the Bean/Lucas family
Reginald Henry Bean is shown with his wife Emma Lucas and three children Anna Louisa, John Rodbard and Henry Lucas. Emma was the daughter of John Robert Lucas who founded...