Dray Collection (#2)

Nosegays, Watercress girl, Brewers Dray, Twopenny-Post
Nosegays, Watercress girl, Brewers Dray and Twopenny-Post Boy. Itinerant sales girls selling nosegays 19, and watercress on the street 20

The Jewel Office in the Tower of London, Rag Fair and Old Clothes and Ship Building. Crown, orb and sceptre in the Jewel Office in the Tower of London 16

Regency gentleman with cudgel on a thoroughbred horse, while another loses his wig on a galloping steed. A Bit of Blood. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson after an illustration

Loading the Drays at Whitbread Brewery, Chiswell Street, London, 1783
OJ65959 Loading the Drays at Whitbread Brewery, Chiswell Street, London, 1783 by Garrard, George (1760-1826); 72.4x91.7 cm; Private Collection; eAckermann Johnson; English, out of copyright

Cavalcade at Longchamp racetrack
Cavalcade de Longchamp. Two incroyables (fops) mounted on heavy dray horses instead of thoroughbreds at Longchamp racetrack

Two skeletons of Death interrupt a Waggoner on the road, killing his horse, smashing his waggon and opening his wine barrels

Old Hofbrauhaus in Munich, 1830 (chromolitho)
1093324 Old Hofbrauhaus in Munich, 1830 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Hofbrauhaus in Munich, 1830)

Jumbo the elephant: on the way to St Katherines docks
Jumbo the African elephant was purchased by the American showman P.T Barnum from the Zoological Society of London in 1882

Two Horses at a Halting-place, c. 1637 (black and red chalk on paper)
3704038 Two Horses at a Halting-place, c.1637 (black and red chalk on paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 17.3x27.3 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Brewers, from Costume of Great Britain published by William Miller
STC137311 Brewers, from Costume of Great Britain published by William Miller, 1805 (colour litho) by Pyne, William Henry (1769-1843); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Front and Market Streets, 1881 (sepia print)
745878 Front and Market Streets, 1881 (sepia print) by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Western side of John Nashs extended Regent Circus (detail) from
STC214686 Western side of John Nashs extended Regent Circus (detail) from London As It Is, engraved and published by the artist, 1842 (colour litho) by Boys

The Noonday Rest (oil on canvas)
Ma200899 The Noonday Rest (oil on canvas) by Watts, George Frederic (1817-1904); Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Sketches in Santiago, the Capital of Chile (engraving)
1627072 Sketches in Santiago, the Capital of Chile (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Santiago, the Capital of Chile)

An Exploring Party in Australia (engraving)
1062541 An Exploring Party in Australia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Exploring Party in Australia)

Mitchells and Butlers Brewery. Alan Birchley, from Rowley Regis, a security officer at M & Bs Brewery, Cape Hill, Birmingham

Brewers Drays, from A New Book of Horses and Carriages, 1784. 1784
Brewers Drays, from A New Book of Horses and Carriages, 1784

Hop Picking in Kent - Loading Pockets for Market - the writing on the pockets would suggest these were destined for a brewery in Leeds. Date: circa 1906

Brewers Dray, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Brewers Dray, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

Wagoner, Shropshire, silhouette - 1
Silhouette of wagoner leading his horse and cart at the Acton Scott Farm Museum, Shropshire. First published The Idependent Date: 1987

The Flying Horse, Nottingham, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Flying Horse, Nottingham, 1936. The Flying Horse Inn, former public house established around 1483, Grade II listed building. From " Old Inns - A Series of 40", 1936. [W. D. & H. O

Wych Street and Holywell Street, Westminster, London, 1881. Artist: John Crowther
Wych Street and Holywell Street, Westminster, London, 1881. View showing the Rising Sun tavern, Wych Street. In front of the tavern is a cart of beer barrels

Draymen from Tetley & Walker, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1969. Artist: Michael Walters
Draymen from Tetley & Walker, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1969. Draymen unloading beer barrels during a delivery to a pub

Tetley shire horses and dray in front of Micklegate Bar, York, North Yorkshire, 1969. The world famous shire horses gave service to the company for 184 years

Tetley shire horses outside York Minster, North Yorkshire, 1969. Artist: Michael Walters
Tetley shire horses outside York Minster, North Yorkshire, 1969. The world famous shire horses gave service to the company for 184 years

Tetley shire horses in the Shambles, York, North Yorkshire, 1969. Artist: Michael Walters
Tetley shire horses in the Shambles, York, North Yorkshire, 1969. The world famous shire horses gave service to the company for 184 years

Jennings dray, Georgian festival, Cockermouth, Cumbria. Founded in Lorton in 1828 Jennings was Cumbrias largest brewery. The company moved to Cockermouth in 1874

St Martin s-in-the-Fields, 1888, (c1915). Artist: William Logsdail
St Martin s-in-the-Fields, 1888, (c1915). Held at Tate Britain, London. From Famous Pictures of the World, c1900

The Louvre, c1850-1880 (1924). Artist: Adolphe Theodore Jules Martial Potemont
The Louvre, c1850-1880 (1924). A print from A History of French Etching from the 16th Century to the Present Day, by F L Leipnik, John Lane the Bodley Head Limited, London, 1924

Paddington Mint Stables, London, c. 1920s
A image of female workers tending to the GWRs company horses at the Paddington Mint Stables, London, c.1920s. Three women are posing with a dray horse each

Paddington Goods Depot, early 20th century
Horse drawn carts in procession carrying loads of Witney blankets for Maples (Probably Maple & Co, furniture manufacturer)

Paddington Goods Depot, c. 1930
A rather crowded scene showing the goods depot at Paddington station in London, c.1930; with a mixture of motorised and horse drawn vehicles laiden with all kinds of goods

East Street and Fire Station, Manchester Square, London
East Street (now Chiltern Street) and Fire Station, Manchester Square, London, with the Wallace Head pub on the left. Date: circa 1908

Group with dray horses outside Lacons Yarmouth Ales
Group of people with dray horses outside Lacons Yarmouth Ales public house. circa 1900

Flaxfield Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, England. Showing The Pear Tree Inn with Dray Horses Date: 1920s

Shire Horse pulling Cartage Contractors Wagon
Rural scene, featuring a fine dray (Shire) horse pulling an old wagon of W. Aldridge & Sons, cartage contractors of Southgate, London Date: circa 1910

Collecting hay bales
Collecting bales of hay in a horse-drawn wooden wagon. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Brewery Horse & Cart
Shire horses and dray of the Albion Brewery (Mann, Crossman and Pailin Ltd.), outside thed Watney Mann bottling store, London

Red Squirrel - drey
WAT-2603 Red Squirrel - drey M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mincing Lane / Building
This building housing offices and sale rooms is character- istic of the commercial buildings springing up all over London during the latter half of the 19th century

A Brewers Dray
A brewers dray, England

Pyne - Brewers
BREWERS Two brewers men carry a cask while their horse-drawn dray stands in the background

Pair of Shire Horses pulling a red dray, white coat, mane and tail, distinctive heavy feather on strong limbs, wearing strong, ornate bridle, blinker, fly-head terret, and hame chain, front view

The Brewers Drayman, 19th century

Piccadily Circus - buildings shops with sun awnings, dray and horse cabs. Part of Box 34 Boswell Collection - London Streets. Date: circa 1890s

Children on Back of Dray
Children take a ride on the back of a brewers dray, London Date: 1870

Barclay Perkins Brewery
The Anchor Brewery in Southwark taken over by Barclay Perkins and Co in 1781. By 1815 it was the most productive brewery in the world with 330, 000 barrels a year but was burned down in 1832. C.1820

Draymen and Horse, c. 1820-30 (pencil on paper)
XJF354276 Draymen and Horse, c.1820-30 (pencil on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

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"Preserving Tradition: The Mighty Dray and the Timeless Bond between Shire Horses and Farmers" In a world where technology reigns supreme, there is something truly captivating about witnessing a pair of working Shire Horses alongside a dedicated farmer. These magnificent creatures embody strength, grace, and an unwavering spirit that harks back to simpler times. As the sun rises over vast fields, the Shire Horses effortlessly pull the plough through rich soil, their synchronized movements painting a picture of harmony between man and beast. With each step they take, they honor centuries-old traditions passed down from generation to generation. From dawn till dusk, these gentle giants tirelessly labor on various tasks. Whether it be pulling a hay wagon brimming with golden bales or maneuvering a horse-drawn harvester through endless crops - their dedication knows no bounds. Their presence evokes nostalgia for an era when horsepower was literal rather than metaphorical. One can witness this timeless spectacle at Lands End in Cornwall or immerse themselves in the vibrant festivities of Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. Here, amidst joyous celebrations and clinking beer steins, majestic Shire horses proudly parade through streets as symbols of heritage and pride. History whispers tales of valor too; during World War I in Peckham's SE London district, Royal Fusiliers marched alongside these noble creatures as they forged ahead into battlefields. The bond formed between soldier and horse transcended words - it was one built on trust and reliance during tumultuous times. Yet even progress cannot erase all remnants of our equine companions' invaluable contributions. In 1925 at Paddington Station's bustling hubbub stood the last shunting horse - symbolizing an end to an era marked by hoofbeats echoing through its platforms. Memories lingered within Paddington Mint Stables' yard and offices from decades past when horse-drawn delivery wagons were commonplace sights, weaving through the city's bustling streets.