Orford Collection (#2)

Part Of A Letter Dated 14 June, 1737, From Jonathan Swift To Robert Walpole, 2nd Earl Of Orford. Jonathan Swift, 1667

Horace Walpole, 4Th Earl Of Orford 1717 - 1797 Aka Horace Walpole British Politician Writer And Architectural Innovator Engraving After Eckardt From The Book A Catalogue Of The Royal And Noble

Robert Walpole 1St Earl Of Orford 1676 - 1745 Prime Minister Of Great Britain And Statesman After Engraving By Jonathan Richardson From Memoirs Of Eminent Etonians By Sir Edward Creasy Published

Horace Walpole 4Th Earl Of Orford 1717 - 1797 English Politician And Writer After Painting By John Giles Eccardt From Memoirs Of Eminent Etonians By Sir Edward Creasy Published London 1876

Robert Walpole 1St Earl Of Orford 1676-1745 British Statesman And Britains First Prime Minister From The Book Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

The Yaquina Head Lighthouse Is Found Near Newport; Oregon, United States Of America

Portrait of Sir Edward Walpole, Kt. 18th century, (1915). Artist: Edward Edwards
Portrait of Sir Edward Walpole, Kt, 18th century. Sir Edward Walpole (1706-1784) was a British politician, and a younger son of Sir Robert Walpole, Prime Minister from 1721 to 1742

Elegy, written in a Country Churchyard, 18th December 1750. Artist: Thomas Gray
Elegy, written in a Country Churchyard, 18th December 1750. Copy, in Grays own hand, of his Elegy, enclosed in a letter written from Cambridge to Dr Thomas Wharton

Pleasure routes across the Atlantic
Pleasure routes in the wake of Columbus - mapped in the manner of the old cartographers: ocean cruises to the Caribbean and the romantic islands of the West Indies, once the haunt of the buccaneers

Diana Gould, Lady Menuhin, Aldeburgh Festival 1963
Diana Gould, ballerina, wife of Yehudi Menuhin, leaving the home of Clifford and Mrs Heron before the Choral and Orchestral Concert at Orford Church, Aldeburgh Festival 23 June 1963 Date: 1963

Sunrise in Darlington, an old convict town at Tasmanian Maria Island

Darlington Vistor Canter with the whale bones up front at Maria Island, Tasmania
Maria Island Vistor Canter with the whale bones up front at Maria Island, Tasmania

Pademelon at Maria Island, Tasmania

Trevor Anthony rehearsing Noyes Fludde
Trevor Anthony (bass) as the Voice of God rehearsing Noyes Fludde at Orford Church, 1961. Darien Angadi (treble) who played Ham is behind him. Date: 1961

Common Gull - adult in flight against blue sky, Suffolk, England, UK
DK-4 Common Gull - adult in flight against blue sky Suffolk, England, UK Larus canus David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Orford Church, Suffolk. St Bartholomews Church in Orford was a favourite of the composer Benjamin Britten, whose famous work " Noyes Fludde" was first performed there

Sir Robert Walpole, English statesman and Prime Minister, c1746 (1894). Artist: Jacobus Houbraken
Sir Robert Walpole (1676-1745), English statesman and Prime Minister, c1746 (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose

Robert Walpole, First Earl of Orford, K. G. in the Studio of Francis Hayman, R. A
Robert Walpole, First Earl of Orford, K.G. in the Studio of Francis Hayman, R.A. c1748-1750, (1904). From National Portrait Gallery, London. From Social England, Volume V, edited by H.D

Eridge Castle, Tunbridge Wells - The Marquis of Abergavenny, K. G. 1910
Eridge Castle, Tunbridge Wells - The Marquis of Abergavenny, K.G. 1910. In 1787 Henry Nevill, the 2nd Earl of Abergavenny, began building Eridge Castle in exuberant Gothic

Sir Robert Walpole, 1790. Robert Walpole (1676-1745), British statesman who is generally regarded as the de facto first Prime Minister of Great Britain. From The History of England, by David Hume

Old Orford Church and Mill, Suffolk, c1782. Artist: John Crome
Old Orford Church and Mill, Suffolk, c1782. The Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, Oxford.Old Orford Church and Mill, Suffolk, c1782

The Gallery at Strawberry Hill, c1792. From The Environs of London, by Daniel Lysons [T. Cadell, Junior & W. Davies, , c1792.]

Anecdotes of Painting in England, c1762, (1946). Artist: Horace Walpole
Anecdotes of Painting in England, c1762, (1946). The First History of English Art published by the Strawberry Hill Press between 1762 and 1780

Strawberry Hill, the seat of the Rt. Hon. Lord Michelham, c1913. Strawberry Hill House, often referred to as Strawberry Hill, is a Gothic Revival villa that was built in Twickenham

Strawberry Hill, c18th century, (1922). Artist: Joseph Charles Barrow
Strawberry Hill, c18th century. From The Connoisseur Volume LXIII [Otto Limited, London, 1922.]

Sir Robert Walpole, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
Sir Robert Walpole (1676-1745), British statesman who is generally regarded as the first Prime Minister of Great Britain. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British

Robert Walpole, 18th century English statesman. Although the title was never used to refer to him at the time, Walpole (1676-1745) is regarded as Britains first Prime Minister

Sir Robert Walpole wth Hounds, c18th century. Artist: John Wooton
Sir Robert Walpole wth Hounds, c18th century. From Connoisseur Extra No. 5 - Old Sporting Prints by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur Magazine, London, 1908]

Part of a letter from Horace Walpole to the Reverend Mr Cole, 1777, (1840). Artist: Horace Walpole
Part of a letter from Horace Walpole to the Reverend Mr Cole, 1777, (1840). The letter is regarding the genius of Thomas Chatterton, and his pretended poems by Rowley

Part of a letter from Thomas Chatterton to Horace Walpole, late 18th century, (1840). Artist: Thomas Chatterton
Part of a letter from Thomas Chatterton to Horace Walpole, late 18th century, (1840). The letter is an account of his pretended discovery of Rowleys poems

Maria Walpole (1736-1807), Countess Waldegrave, 1867. Artist:s Bull
Maria Walpole (1736-1807), Countess Waldegrave, 1867. The niece of Horace Walpole, Maria was also the wife of Prince William Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh

Horace Walpoles first interview with King George I. Artist: J Nicholson
Horace Walpoles first interview with King George I. Horace Walpole (1717-1797) was the son of Sir Robert Walpole, who was George Is de facto Prime Minister from 1721

Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536), 1744. Artist: Jacobus Houbraken
Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536), 1744. Catherine was the first wife and queen consort of King Henry VIII

Portrait of Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford, early 18th century. Artist: French Master
Portrait of Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford, early 18th century. Although the title was never used to refer to him at the time, Walpole (1676-1745) is regarded as Britains first Prime Minister

Horace Walpole, 4th Earl of Orford, politician, writer, architectural innovator, 1910
Horace Walpole, 4th Earl of Orford, politician, writer and architectural innovator, 18th century (1910). A print of Walpole (1717-1797) from The Connoisseur, (London, 1910)

Miss Orford and her performing elephant
Capability and docility. Miss Orford performing with her elephants in Vienna. Date: 1910

Imogen Holst with James Blades
Imogen Holst and James Blades in Orford Church, early July 1961, with the handbells used in Brittens Noyes Fludde Date: 1961

Noyes Fludde Rehearsals
Suffolk schoolchildren rehearsing in the orchestra for their Aldeburgh Festival performance of Brittens Noyes Fludde at Orford Church on 5 July 1962 Date: 1961

Noyes Fludde Aldeburgh Festival 1961
Rehearsals for Noyes Fludde by Benjamin Britten at Orford Church, Aldeburgh Festival July 1961. Owen Brannigan (bass-baritone) rehearsing the part of Mr Noah. Date: 1961

Vicar of Orford Church, Aldeburgh Festival 1961
The Revd. Kenneth Sherlock, vicar of Orford Church and Janette Miller watching rehearsals of Noyes Fludde by Benjamin Britten during the 1961 Aldeburgh Festival. Date: 1961

Rehearsals for Brittens St Nicholas
Two young musicians at rehearsal of Brittens Saint Nicolas at Orford Church, 23 June, 1964 Date: 1963

Edward Heath at the Aldeburgh Festival
Edward Heath with Yehudi Menuhin and his wife the ballerina Diana Gould before attending the Choral and Orchestral Concert at Orford Church during the Aldeburgh Festival on 23 June 1963 Date: 1963

George Malcolm conducting Noyes Fludde rehearsal
George Malcolm conducting a rehearsal of Noyes Fludde at Orford Church, Aldeburgh Festival 1961 Date: 1961

Yehudi Menuhin, Aldeburgh Festival 1963
Yehudi Menuhin greeting Princess Margaret of Hesse, and Prince Ludwig smiling behind them, before the Choral and Orchestral Concert at Orford Church, Aldeburgh Festival 23 June 1963 Date: 1963

Aldeburgh Festival Audience 1963
An audience relaxing in the churchyard of Orford Church during an interval of the Choral and Orchestral Concert during the Aldeburgh Festival on 23 June 1963 Date: 1963

The Sketch - America and the Peerage
Page from a supplement of The Sketch magazine featuring photographs of four wealthy American heiresses who married into the British aristocracy

Kangaroos at Cape Boullanger, Maria Island, Tasmania

Kangaroos at Cape Boullanger, Maria Island, Tasmania

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Orford, a charming village nestled in Suffolk, England, is a place that exudes history and artistic flair. From its picturesque Orford Street to the renowned Aldeburgh Festival of 1963 featuring Peter Pears and Emanuel Hurwitz, this town has left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape. One cannot miss the iconic Orford Ness Lighthouse standing tall against the Suffolk skyline. Its beacon has guided countless sailors home safely throughout the years. Just nearby, a tranquil track by the river at Orford Quay offers solace and serenity as you immerse yourself in nature's embrace. In this quaint village, history intertwines with artistry. Sir Robert Walpole's legacy lives on through his magnificent miniatures while Horace Walpole's influence can be felt at Smith The echoes of Benjamin Britten and Fidelity Countess of Cranbrook resonate through every corner as their creative spirits once graced these streets. But it is not just humans who find solace here; even adorable creatures like baby wombats seek refuge alongside their mothers on Maria Island. And speaking of music, legends such as Peter Pears, Benjamin Britten, George Malcolm, and Adrian Beers have all graced Orford with their extraordinary talents. As dusk settles over this enchanting village, one cannot help but be captivated by its beauty – from the pink bakery building on Pump Street to the harmonious melodies carried by violin strings played by Emanuel Hurwitz or chorus voices accompanying Peter Pears' captivating performances. Orford is more than just a place; it is an experience that transports you back in time while embracing contemporary creativity. It invites you to explore its rich heritage while immersing yourself in its vibrant arts scene – truly a gem waiting to be discovered amidst Europe's timeless charm.