Glass plate negative of the Queen and Prince Phillip in a car in Henley.
The Queen is looking out of the nearest side and Prince Phillip is looking out of the opposite window on the other side of the car.
A George Bushell Collection (Part of negative set number 186 in George Bushell's notebook]
George Bushell came to Henley in 1919 and took over the task of taking photographs of Henley and its surroundings from two predecessors, called Marsh and Marshall. Bushell died in the 1960s but his business was carried on by his son and grandson. It is his grandson, also called George Bushell, who has donated this important collection of photographs and glass plate negatives to the Museum. This unique collection provides a fascinating view of the changing face of Henley and the Thames over the last century.
Glass plate negative of the Queen and Prince Phillip in a car in Henley.
The Queen is looking out of the farthesr side and Prince Phillip is looking out of the nearest side window towards the camera.
A George Bushell Collection (Part of negative set number 186 in George Bushell's notebook]
George Bushell came to Henley in 1919 and took over the task of taking photographs of Henley and its surroundings from two predecessors, called Marsh and Marshall. Bushell died in the 1960s but his business was carried on by his son and grandson. It is his grandson, also called George Bushell, who has donated this important collection of photographs and glass plate negatives to the Museum. This unique collection provides a fascinating view of the changing face of Henley and the Thames over the last century.