Mowbray Collection

Pork Pie Shop 1960S
Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe, renowned for its Melton Mowbray pork pies, named after the town of Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England

Railway Sleeper - Melton Mowbray Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing Hunstman taking a nap with his foxhound at Melton Mowbray Station! Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Richard II interrupting a tournament
Richard II stopping a tournament between Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk, and Henry Bolingbroke, Duke of Hereford -- a scene which comes at the beginning of Shakespeares play

Cluniac Monk
Cluniac monk of Melton Mowbray, England, with his cowl

Union Workhouse, Bedale, North Yorkshire
The Bedale Union workhouse, erected in 1839 at South End, Bedale, North Yorkshire. Two ladies in large hats converse in the foreground

Advertisement for Taylor Brothers, Manufacturers of Saws, Steel, Files, Machine Knives, etc
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP 122 M

Pe Class / Melton Mobray
Physical Exercise - Fitness class in progress at Sarson School for Girls, Melton Mowbray

English Cluniac Monk
A CLUNIAC MONK of Melton Mowbray, England, depicted without his cowl

Joust between Duke of Norfolk and Duke of Hereford
A joust between Thomas Mowbray, the Duke of Norfolk and Henry Bolingbroke, the Duke of Hereford at Gosford Green in Coventry on 16th September 1398 to settle an argument is disrupted by King Richard

Melton Mowbray Hunt Ball, 1920
View of the Melton Mowbray Hunt Ball, in the Corn Exchange, Melton Mowbray, 1920. Date: 1920

Melton Mowbray Thorpe End early 1900s

Thorpe End, Melton Mowbray

Melton Mowbray Cheapside probably 1940s

Cheapside, Melton Mowbray 1930's

Crosbie & De Mowbray Electric Light Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Crosbie and De Mowbray Ltd. promoting electric light for housing. The top illustration shows some Roman temples

The Melton Hunt
Reproduction of a painting by Sir Francis Grant (1803-1878) of the Melton Hunt. Grant went on to be a celebrated portraitist. Date: circa 1830s

Opening of Julia's Bureau, with W T Stead and staff
Group photo at the opening of Julia's Bureau, a seance circle, with W T Stead (far right) and staff. The Bureau was based in Mowbray House, Norfolk Street, London

Repose - A Game of Chess, (oil on canvas)
1194887 Repose - A Game of Chess, (oil on canvas) by Mowbray, Henry Siddons (1858-1928); 30.2x35.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

South Africa: The Bridge, Mowbray (b / w photo)
6019686 South Africa: The Bridge, Mowbray (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bridge, Mowbray)

Floreal, c. 1895-97 (oil on canvas)
985463 Floreal, c.1895-97 (oil on canvas) by Mowbray, Henry Siddons (1858-1928); 63.5x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Floreal. Henry Siddons Mowbray (1858-1928). Oil on canvas

The Marriage of Persephone, (oil on canvas)
985292 The Marriage of Persephone, (oil on canvas) by Mowbray, Henry Siddons (1858-1928); 53.3x86.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marriage of Persephone. Henry Siddons Mowbray (1858-1928)

C M Wells, Middlesex Rugby Player
Cyril Mowbray Wells (1871-1963), Middlesex Rugby Player and first-class cricketer. circa 1900s

A View of the Old Mountain, from Wynberg (b / w photo)
3092346 A View of the Old Mountain, from Wynberg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A View of the Old Mountain, from Wynberg)

The Devils Peak, Cape Town (b / w photo)
3092312 The Devils Peak, Cape Town (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Devils Peak, Cape Town)

Surrender of Bamborough Castle AD 1095 (litho)
956231 Surrender of Bamborough Castle AD 1095 (litho) by Zier, Francois Edouard (1856-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fleur De Luce, (oil on canvas)
651046 Fleur De Luce, (oil on canvas) by Mowbray, Henry Siddons (1858-1928); 55.8x18.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fleur De Luce. Henry Siddons Mowbray (1858-1928). Oil on canvas

James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Clanbrassil (1730-1798), with his bay hunter Mowbray
5980794 James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Clanbrassil (1730-1798), with his bay hunter Mowbray, resting on a wooded path by a lake, 1765 (oil on canvas) by Stubbs

Iridescence, c. 1895 (oil on canvas)
650427 Iridescence, c.1895 (oil on canvas) by Mowbray, Henry Siddons (1858-1928); 40.6x55.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Iridescence. Henry Siddons Mowbray (1858-1928). Oil on canvas

James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Clanbrassil (1730-1798), with his bay hunter Mowbray
5980795 James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Clanbrassil (1730-1798), with his bay hunter Mowbray, resting on a wooded path by a lake, 1765 (oil on canvas) by Stubbs

South Lanarkshire G74 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of South Lanarkshire G74 3

The Marriage of Richard Duke of York. (Brother to Edward V. ), 1478, (1821), (mid 19th century)
The Marriage of Richard Duke of York. (Brother to Edward V.), 1478, (1821), (mid 19th century). Engraving after a painting made in 1821, depicting the marriage of Richard of Shrewsbury

King Richard II stops the duel between the Dukes of Hereford and Norfolk, 1398 (1864). Thomas de Mowbray (1366-1399), 1st Duke of Norfolk, and Henry Bolingbroke (c1366-1413), 1st Duke of Hereford

John Bedford and Sons, Lion Works, Mowbray Street, manufacturers of edge tools, engineers tools, hammers, shovels
From a trade catalogue (Local Studies ref. 672 SSTQ)

Bishop Oxford Samuel Wilberforce A. R Mowbray
Bishop of Oxford Samuel Wilberforce; A.R. Mowbray (British, active Oxford, England 1860s); about 1865; Albumen silver print

Stewards Cart
1st April 1939: The stewards in their cart during the race of the Belvoir Hunt at Long Clawson, Melton Mowbray. (Photo by Davis/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Cartoon, Thomas Mowbray, theatre manager -- the Junior Garrick. 1883

Caricature, Sir Squire Bancroft and Mowbray Morris
Caricature, Sir Squire Bancroft (1841-1926), English actor-manager, and Mowbray Morris, theatre critic, with other critics in the background enjoying food and drink in the Critics Buffet

Illustration, The Corinthians at Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, starting to join the Hunt. Date: 1832

Bridge over the River Wreak, Frisby on the Wreake, Melton Mowbray, near Asfordby, Leicestershire, England. Date: 1905

George Mountford, Huntsman to the Quorn, and W. Derry, Whipper-In, at John O Gaunts Gorse, near Melton Mowbray Signed and dated, lower left: " R. B

The Drag of Sir Watkin Williams Wynn Signed and dated in brown paint, lower center: " J Ferneley | Melton Mowbray 1843.", John Ferneley, 1782-1860, British

South Africa - Liesbeeck River Bridge, Mowbray, Cape Town
South Africa - Liesbeeck River Bridge, Mowbray (now a suburb of Cape Town). Date: circa 1906

Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
The Club House at Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, famed for its meat pies -- there was a famous hunt here in the days when foxhunters hunted foxes

Bamburgh Castle surrendered 1099
Eleanor of Northumberland surrenders Bamburgh Castle to William II after the besiegers had threatened to blind her husband Robert de Mowbray, Earl of Northumberland

O Asche as Mowbray
OSCAR ASCHE Australian born actor in the roll of Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk, in Shakespeares King Richard II

Gascoigne Disobeys Henry
Gascoigne refuses to obey Henry IVs order to sentence Scrope and Mowbray

S Wilberforce / Mowbray Cv
SAMUEL WILBERFORCE Bishop of Oxford and of Winchester, noted opponent of Darwins theory of natural selection

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"Mowbray: A Journey Through Time and Flavors" Step back in time to the 1960s, where the aroma of freshly baked pork pies fills the air at the iconic Pork Pie Shop in Mowbray. This quaint town, known for its culinary delights, has a rich history that dates back centuries. In medieval times, Cluniac monks roamed these streets, seeking solace and spirituality. Their presence can still be felt today as you wander past the remnants of their ancient monastery. As you make your way towards Melton Mowbray Station, you notice the sturdy railway sleepers that have witnessed countless comings and goings over the years. It's a reminder of how this town was once a bustling hub of transportation. Advertisements from yesteryears catch your eye - Taylor Brothers' Adelaide Works proudly showcasing their saws, steel files, machine knives, and more in 1858. The craftsmanship and dedication to quality are evident even after all these years. Revisit your school days with memories of PE class in Melton Mowbray - an opportunity to stretch your legs amidst picturesque surroundings. Imagine Richard II himself interrupting a tournament nearby; his regal presence leaving an indelible mark on this historic place. The English Cluniac monk's influence extends beyond religion; it permeates every corner of Mowbray's culture. Thorpe End stands as a testament to this heritage - its charming architecture evoking images from early 1900s postcards. Cheapside is another gem frozen in time; transport yourself to the 1940s or '30s as you stroll through its streets lined with shops and cafes. Crosbie & De Mowbray Electric Light Advertisement illuminates memories of bygone eras when electricity was still novel but promising progress lay ahead. Mowbray is not just about history; it tantalizes taste buds too.