Fonds 679 Hines-Sutherland Family fonds

This photo album contains 124 pictures of the Hines family while living and working at the Wingfield estate game farm ran by Alfred Hines in Ampthill Bedfordshire, England. The game farm belonged to Sir Anthony Wingfield and was home to many exotic animals including camels, zebras, llamas, boars, and yaks. A majority of the photographs are of various family members, and other farm employees, riding and walking the animals. There are also a number of portraits included in the album and two photographs of the family from their time working at the Partridge farm in Saskatchewan after immigrating to Canada.

Group photo of the employees at Sir Anthony Wingfield’s game farm gathered around a hay bale, some of the men are holding rakes and garden hoes.

Two men riding on the backs of camels while using the camels to pull a harrow across the field.

Toddler Lucy Hines riding on the back of a zebra.

Alfred Hines standing between two llamas. The girls riding the llamas are his two daughters, Helen on the left, Lucy on the right. The identities of the other men are unknown.

Helen and Lucy Hines as toddlers being pulled in a wooden cart by a large boar.

An unidentified woman sitting at a kitchen table under a window, reading a newspaper. There is a tea pot and tea cups visible on the table.

Five farm employees attempting to move a yak by using rods attached to a nose ring in the yak, and with cattle prods.

An unidentified man riding on the back of a yak while eight farm workers attempt to move the yak with cattle prods and by using rods that are attached to a nose ring in the yak.

Five game farm employees standing with various pieces of animal handling equipment in front of a large tree.

An unidentified man sitting in a foldable chair in the shade outside of a house . A cigarette can be seen in the mans left hand.

Alfred Hines feeding three adult llamas outside of a barn, one has it’s head stuck directly in the food basket while the other two are eating from Alfred’s hand. Behind the adult llamas is a cria (baby llama) waiting for it’s turn to be fed. Visible in the background is the top of various houses and buildings, likely the town of Ampthill, England.

Alfred Hines holding the reigns of a donkey. With him are two unidentified men, two other adult donkeys, and 3 donkey foals. A farm building and large stack of hay are visible behind the men.

An unidentified man laying on the ground beside a white tent set up on a grassy hill, there is a group of trees in the background atop the hill.

Alfred Hines holding onto the halter of a camel while an unidentified woman rides it. The woman is riding side saddle on the camel and is holding a cat under her arm.

A donkey pulls a two wheeled buggy with a farm worker riding inside.

Helen and Lucy posing with smiles in a field with greens growing behind them. One of the girls is holding a large hat, a dog is laying on the ground between them. This photo was likely taken at the Partridge farm in Saskatchewan shortly after the family moved to Canada.

The Hines family with numerous other individuals, likely the Partridge family, in front of a white picket fence and two-story house at the Partridge farm in Saskatchewan. Alfred is sitting in the front row with Lucy and Helen, one of the girls is sitting on his lap.

Professional studio portrait of two unidentified boys taken at Royal Studio, Eleventh Ave., Regina.

Two men dressed in uniform posing for a photo in a studio setting. One man is sitting in a wooden chair while the other stands beside him.

Six men standing beside one another, all dressed in the same uniform. Alfred Hines may be in the back left of the photograph, the rest of the men are unidentified.

A man practicing spinning a lasso along a gravel path. The man is not identified.

Two women sitting at tables outside of a house, in between them is a young girl sitting at her own table. The women’s identities are unknown, the young girl may be Helen or Lucy Hines but her identity is not confirmed.

Three adult women and two young girls posed for a photo outside in front of a hedge. Two of the women are seated, the last women is standing behind them on the right, and the two young girls are standing between the seated women. The identities of the women are unknown, the young girls could potentially be Lucy and Helen Hines but their identities are not confirmed.

Portrait of a woman seated outdoors in front of some foliage. A watermark on the photo reads “Redhill Photo Co 9940.” The woman is not identified.

Six men and one woman sitting and laying in a grassy field. None of the individuals in the photo are identified.

Alfred Hines riding on a horse in a open field. There is a fenced in pond visible behind him.

An unidentified man riding a saddled llama in a field with many hills and trees. The man is wearing a Stetson-style hat, fringed chaps, and riding boots with spurs.

A polo team of unidentified men sitting on their polo horses. Alfred Hines may be the man seventh from the left.

Group portrait of four women and one man, all of their identities are unknown.

Alfred Hines standing beside a tapir. Alfred is holding a basket, possibly with food for the tapir inside.

An unidentified man riding an ostrich that seems to be smiling for the camera. Another unidentified man is standing in the background.

An adult llama and cria (baby llama) together inside of a pen. Buildings and houses in the town of Ampthill, England are visible in the background of the photograph.

An unidentified man riding on a llama, only the back of the llama and man are visible. Alfred Hines is standing off to the side watching them.

Sir Anthony Wingfield standing with an ostrich. Sir Anthony Wingfield was the owner of the game farm which was located on his estate in Ampthill, England.

Group photo of the game farm employees standing on the steps of the Wingfield estate house in their uniforms. Alfred Hines is standing in the middle, the rest of the men are unidentified.

An unidentified man riding on a camel. A structure made of tree trunks and branches is behind them.

Three young boys standing at the gate to a property with three large brick buildings. The identities of the boys and the location of the buildings are unknown.

Two young women posed for a portrait in a studio setting. The identities of the women are unknown.

A man and woman posed for a portrait in a studio setting. The individuals may be Alfred and Octavia Hines.

An unidentified man riding a small llama at the bottom of a grassy, leaf filled hill.

Two unidentified game farm employees riding on zebras in front of a large hedge.

Four individuals sitting in a car for a portrait in a studio setting. There is a woman in the drivers seat and a man sitting in the passenger seat, followed by another man and woman sitting in the back row of the car. The identities of all four individuals are unknown.

Portrait of an unidentified girl in a studio setting. In the photograph the girl is standing next to a wooden toy cart that has a doll inside and is being pulled by a plush toy horse.

Portrait of a young woman taken in a studio setting. The identity of the woman is unknown.

Two men riding a camel while a third man holds the camel’s halter. One of the men is riding the camel backwards so that he is facing the second man, the camel’s hump is between them. The identities of all three men are unknown.

An unidentified woman riding side saddle on the back of a camel.

An unidentified game farm employee holding a donkey while a donkey foal stands behind them.

Portrait of an unidentified woman, likely taken in a studio setting.

Portrait of two individuals, likely Alfred and Octavia Hines, the photograph was taken in a studio setting.

Lucy and Helen Hines on the back of a sitting camel, along with another unidentified girl. Helen is on the left, Lucy is in the center. A dog can be seen sitting beside the camel in the foreground of the photograph.

Lucy Hines sits on the back of a sitting camel while Helen Hines hugs the camels neck and head.

Lucy Hines (right), Helen Hines (centre), and an unidentified girl ride three donkeys. Each girl and donkey are being held onto by three farm employees. Alfred Hines is on the right with Lucy, the two other men are identified as Ted and Albert.

Portrait of an unidentified woman taken in H. Edwards studio in Brighton.

Portrait of Alfred Hines wearing a “Warrant Officer” uniform.

Three unidentified game farm employees ride on camels while another unidentified man rides a much smaller goat-like animal in front of them.

6 unidentified game farm employees ride llamas beside one another down a large open path or road.

Two unidentified men ride on llamas. They were likely visitors to the game farm as they are not wearing the employee uniform.

Two unidentified women walking beside a flower bush, both women are wearing large, elaborately decorated hats.

Portrait of an unidentified young woman, likely taken in a studio setting.

Two unidentified men sitting in an automobile.

Four unidentified men riding on llamas.

Three women and one man gathered in a treed area. Two of the women are sitting, the other woman and man are standing.

Two unidentified women posed for a portrait in a studio setting. One woman is sitting in a wooden chair while the other is standing to her right.

Portrait of a young man wearing a uniform holding a baton. The portrait was likely taken in a studio setting.

Two unidentified men riding on llamas. A structure made of tree trunks and branches is visible behind them.

Three unidentified game farm workers standing with a flock of eleven large ostriches.

An unidentified game farm employee riding a young calf in an open field.

An unidentified game farm employee riding an ostrich. He is demonstrating the proper way to ride an ostrich, with your legs tucked behind its wings.

Ostrich standing in a fenced in pen.

Alfred Hines holding onto the halter of two Shetland ponies, there are three additional ponies being held by two unidentified game farm employees.

Alfred Hines holding the halter of three Shetland ponies.

Three game farm employees riding ostriches down a path in front of the Wingfield estate house. The ostriches seem to be running, it is possible that the men are racing them.

An unidentified game farm employee sitting on the back of an ostrich.

Alfred Hines riding a llama. The photograph is on a printed card that says “In the Bostock Jungle, Earls Court Exhibition.”

Game farm employees sitting on saddled llamas, Alfred Hines is third from the left, the identities of the other men are unknown. They are in front of a portion of the Wingfield estate house, it is a two story ivy covered brick building.

Two unidentified game farm employees sitting on two saddled llamas. Both men are holding riding crops in their hands.

Three game farm employees riding ostriches down a path in front of the Wingfield estate house. The ostriches seem to be running, it is possible that the men are racing. Alfred Hines is following behind them on foot.

Alfred Hines sitting on a horse wearing his British “Bobby” police uniform.

Two unidentified men standing along a hedge wearing their uniforms.

Alfred Hines, Sir Anthony Wingfield, and three unidentified game farm employees with ostriches outside of the Wingfield estate house. The three employees are sitting on the ostriches, Alfred is on the far left, and Sir Anthony Wingfield is standing third from the left.

Alfred Hines sitting on an unsaddled cow. Alfred is holding reigns that are attached to the cow through a nose ring.

Alfred Hines holding the reigns of a cow elk that an unidentified man is riding.

Portrait of an unidentified woman taken in a studio setting. The photo is inscribed with “J.W. Wood Ltd.”

Two men dressed in cowboy hats, chaps, and bandanas while holding guns. The portrait was taken in a studio setting.

An unidentified game farm employee sitting cross legged on a camel.

Two unidentified men sitting on horses. They are wearing military uniforms and have large guns at their sides.

Three unidentified women and one man sitting on a bench. There are empty folding chairs set up on either side of the bench.

Portrait of an unidentified young girl taken in a studio setting. She is sitting in a large wooden chair and posed with an open book.

Three unidentified children posed for a photo in a studio setting. One girl is sitting in a chair between the other two children, holding a folding fan. Another girl is standing on the far left wearing a dress with sewed on hearts and a cap with another sewed on heart. A young boy is standing on the far right, wearing a jacket and cap with a similar design to the girl’s.

Alfred Hines holding the halter of a camel while a small camel calf stands in front of them.

An unidentified game farm employee riding a llama.

Two toddlers, possibly Lucy and Helen Hines, riding in a wooden cart that is being pulled by two goats. In the cart with the toddlers is a dog.

Portrait of an unidentified woman taken in a studio setting.

Portrait of two unidentified girls taken in a studio setting. The girls are wearing bonnets and using canes as props.

An unidentified game farm employee riding a saddled llama.

Alfred Hines and two unidentified employees riding camels. Alfred is on the far right.

Alfred Hines holding the lead rope of a camel, three unidentified men are sitting behind one another on the camel. The Wingfield estate house is visible behind them.

An unidentified game farm employee riding a saddled camel.

An unidentified man riding on a saddled cow. A riding crop is visible in his hand.

Seven unidentified men posing for a photo on the steps to the Wingfield estate house. The men are dressed in uniforms, they are likely employees at the Wingfield estate.

An unidentified game farm employee riding on an ostrich.

An unidentified man petting a donkey. A donkey foal is also visible in the photograph, drinking from the other donkey.

Alfred Hines riding on an ostrich.

An unidentified game farm employee riding on a boar. There are many buildings visible behind him, the photograph was likely taken on a street in Ampthill, not at the Wingfield estate.

An unidentified game farm employee sitting on a saddled llama, posed in front of a hedge.

Group shot of a polo team on a large polo field. There are eleven men on their horses, holding their mallets. Alfred Hines is seventh from the left, the rest of the men are unidentified.

Two game farm employees riding on two llamas.

An unidentified game farm employee riding on a saddled zebra in a treed field.

An unidentified game farm employee saddling up a cow in front of a fence made of tree trunks.

Alfred Hines holding the reins of a camel while riding on the camel’s back.

An unidentified game farm employee sitting on the back of an ostrich. The ostrich is lying down on the ground.

An unidentified game farm employee sitting on an ostrich. The man is petting the ostrich’s neck, or possibly leaning on it for balance.

Alfred Hines riding on a llama in a treed field.

Alfred Hines standing behind an adult llama. Standing in front of the adult llama is a cria (baby llama).

An unidentified game farm employee riding on a cow. The reigns are attached through a nose ring on the cow.

Alfred Hines holding onto a llama’s lead rope.

Alfred Hines and an unidentified game farm employee riding on two cows. The reigns on both cows are attached through nose rings on the animals.

Nine game farm employees attempting to move a yak down a gravel path using rods attached to a nose ring in the yak, and with cattle prods. Alfred Hines is at the back of the photo, second from the right, wearing a white shirt and suspenders. The identities of the other men are unknown.

The gravel roadway at the Wingfield estate, lined by various bushes, shrubs, and trees on either side. A large tree branch frames the foreground of the photograph, covering a portion of the sky. At the end of the road the top of a building is visible over the top of the trees.

Portrait of Alfred Hines standing under an archway filled with leafy vines. Alfred is wearing a bowler hat and clothing that is not his employee uniform.

The Bedfordshire Yeomanry Patcham Camp from a distance. The foreground of the photograph features a large amount of horses feeding in troughs, with many soldiers dispersed around them. Some of the camps buildings are visible in the background.

The Bedfordshire Yeomanry Patcham Camp soldiers riding on their horses. There are over 20 men and horses photographed, their identities are unknown. In the background are various camp buildings.

The Parish Church in Chislehurst, England. Includes the church’s steeple and main building, as well as the cemetery at the church. “Chislehurst. Parish Church” is written on the photograph.

Helen Hines riding Lizzy the zebra up to a window while Lucy Hines stands in the window and pets the zebra. The window is in a brick, vine covered building, likely the large house at the Wingfield estate.