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John Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection (#3)

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Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Young red deer stag a064445

Young red deer stag a064445
BUSHY PARK, Greater London. A young red deer stag standing looking at the photographer in Bushy Park. Photographed by John Gay in 1964

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Gas street light, Kings Cross a066009

Gas street light, Kings Cross a066009
KINGS CROSS, London. A street view with an open gas street light in the foreground, a three wheeled van approaching and the gasometers at Kings Cross in the distance behind a high wall

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Snow scene, Richmond Park a064382

Snow scene, Richmond Park a064382
RICHMOND PARK, Greater London. A snow scene in Richmond Park with the trunk of a mature tree, split in half down to the ground, in the foreground. Photograph by John Gay

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Watching cricket a064195

Watching cricket a064195
KEW GREEN, London. View of two standing boys and a seated man watching a game of cricket on Kew Green. Photographed by John Gay. Date range: Jan 1962 - May 1964

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: London Bridge Station a062719

London Bridge Station a062719
LONDON BRIDGE STATION, Southwark, London. A view looking across to a train standing beneath the decorative bargeboards of a platform roof at London Bridge Station. Date range:1960-1972. John Gay

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: St Pancras Hotel a061729

St Pancras Hotel a061729
ST PANCRAS HOTEL, Euston Road, London. Exterior detail showing the curve of the south front of the Midland Grand Hotel at St Pancras station. Date range: 1960-1972. John Gay

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: English village a079532

English village a079532
A view from an elevated position over an unidentified village lane, showing small whitewashed and thatched cottages either side of the road and a rural landscape of fields beyond

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Bridgnorth, Shropshire a079455

Bridgnorth, Shropshire a079455
BRIDGNORTH, Shropshire. A view of the High Street in 1953, looking north towards the timber-framed Town Hall in the middle of the road. John Gay

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Chimney a063935

Chimney a063935
BANSTEAD HOSPITAL, Surrey. The exterior of a modern boiler house showing the large chimney and hopper on the roof

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: London Bridge a073331

London Bridge a073331
LONDON BRIDGE, City Of London. A view of London Bridge from above looking across to the Southwark bank of the River Thames. Photograph by John Gay. Date range: 1960 - 1965

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Guildhall Library, London a066908

Guildhall Library, London a066908
GUILDHALL LIBRARY, Aldermanbury, City Of London. The interior of the modern covered walkway linking the Guildhall Library to the medieval Guildhall. Photographed by John Gay. Date range: 1972 - 1975

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Chiswick House a064354

Chiswick House a064354
CHISWICK HOUSE, Burlington Lane, Chiswick, Greater London. An exterior view of the portico and steps to the entrance front of Chiswick House from the south, with twigs coming into leaf to left

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Tabby cat a071806

Tabby cat a071806
A tabby cat seated on the top of a freestanding board advertising the Picture Post and The Star outside a shop. Photograph taken by John Gay in Hampstead, London. Date range: January 1962 - May 1964

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Stone greyhound a071577

Stone greyhound a071577
DUNCAN TERRACE, Islington, Greater London. A stone greyhound lying on tiles in front of railings guarding two milk bottles by the front entrance of a house on Duncan Terrace. Photograph by John Gay

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: St Pancras Old Church AA062364

St Pancras Old Church AA062364
ST PANCRAS OLD CHURCH, Camden Town, London. A view through the wrought iron gateway leading into St Pancras Gardens. Photograph by John Gay. Date range: 1960-1972

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Mill Pond, Grantchester a074220

Mill Pond, Grantchester a074220
MILL POND, Grantchester Road, Grantchester, Cambridgeshire

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Chatsworth House a069788

Chatsworth House a069788
CHATSWORTH HOUSE, Chatsworth Park, Chatsworth, Derbyshire

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Man and woman looking out to sea OP04504

Man and woman looking out to sea OP04504
View of a man and woman standing at railings looking out to sea, silhouetted against a low sun and clouds. Date range 1950s - 1960s. Photograph by John Gay

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Kings Cross Station a072950

Kings Cross Station a072950
KINGs CROSS STATION, London. The front of steam locomotive engine No. 60006 (The Herring Gull, renamed the Sir Ralph Wedgewood on 6th January, 1944) standing at a platform in Kings Cross Station

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Cow and church a074302

Cow and church a074302
CHURCH AND COW, East Sussex. A cow looks towards the camera; in the background is a church and thatched cottages. Photographed in the Lewes district of East Sussex in 1959 by John Gay

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Snow man a073215

Snow man a073215
REGENTS PARK, London. A snowman sitting on a park bench. Photograph taken circa 1960 by John Gay

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Chicken a067526

Chicken a067526
Close up view of a hens head. Photograph by John Gay; date range 1964-1974

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Elderly couple a066020

Elderly couple a066020
An elderly couple walking away along the pavement next to a high wall in an unidentified road; a modern block of flats in front and parked cars to left, possibly located in Camden, London

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Grand Union Canal a065340

Grand Union Canal a065340
GRAND UNION CANAL, London. A view from a misty canal towpath showing a man steering an industrial canal barge along the canal towards a road bridge. Photograph 1955-1965, John Gay

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Lord Hills Road, London a064488

Lord Hills Road, London a064488
LORD HILLS ROAD, Westbourne Green, Paddington, London

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Richmond Park a064398

Richmond Park a064398
RICHMOND PARK, London. A red deer stag on the roadside verge with cars and a coach passing by. Date range January 1962 - May 1964. John Gay

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Strand on the Green, Chiswick a064333

Strand on the Green, Chiswick a064333
STRAND ON THE GREEN, Chiswick, London. Rear view of two elderly women seated on a bench between trees overlooking boats moored on the River Thames. Also, a dog lying in the shade behind the bench

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Charing Cross Station a062387

Charing Cross Station a062387
CHARING CROSS STATION, London. People walking beside a stationary train on platform 4 with the station roof reflected in a puddle in the foreground. Date range 1960-1972. John Gay

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: St Pancras Chambers a062283

St Pancras Chambers a062283
ST PANCRAS CHAMBERS, London. The south facade of the station with a man walking along the pavement beside a row of parked cars. Date range 1960-1972. John Gay

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Liverpool Street Station a061648

Liverpool Street Station a061648
LIVERPOOL STREET STATION. London. Detail of the front of a Jaguar car parked within the station and the station roof in the background. Date range 1960-1972. John Gay

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: St Etheldredas Church, Hatfield a054112

St Etheldredas Church, Hatfield a054112
ST ETHELDREDAs CHURCH, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. View showing a tractor being driven through the 15th century west tower doorway of the church during preparations for the harvest festival in 1960

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Cows eye a091202

Cows eye a091202
Close-up of a Highland cows eye at the Royal Smithfield Show, Earls Court, December 1956. Photographed by John Gay

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Flyovers a083828

Flyovers a083828
The modern elevated carriageways of Burdock Way spanning Hebble Brook and the Victorian North Bridge in Halifax West Yorkshire. Photographed by John Gay in 1976

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Soho market a099590

Soho market a099590
Rupert Street, Soho, London. Elevated view looking north along Rupert Street, showing a bustling Berwick Street Market. Photographed by John Gay, mid-1950s

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: A helping hand a084475

A helping hand a084475
Highgate Hill, Greater London. A policeman shovelling grit under the wheel of car that is stuck on a snowy road. Photographed by John Gay, 1950s-60s

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: White Post Inn a098276

White Post Inn a098276
Inn sign for the White Post Inn, in a snow shower. The public house has a Mansfield Ales sign, but the location is uncertain. Photographed by John Gay, 1955-65

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Pigs in snow a090125

Pigs in snow a090125
Pigs in a snowy field near Great Brickhill, Buckinghamshire. Photographed by John Gay, 1950s

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Morris Dancing FF003016

Morris Dancing FF003016
Town Street, Thaxted, Essex. A group of morris dancers and a unicorn hobby horse at a Thaxted Morris Ring meeting. Photographed by John Gay in the mid-1960s

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Post boxes a061706

Post boxes a061706
LIVERPOOL STREET STATION, London. Detail of two post boxes and a stamp dispenser on the station concourse at Liverpool Street railway station. Photographed by John Gay. Date range: 1967-1968

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Victoria Station a061822

Victoria Station a061822
Victoria Station, Victoria Street, Belgravia, Westminster, Greater London. the original London Chatham and Dover Railway terminus. Photographed by John Gay in the late 1960s

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Livestock FF002985

Livestock FF002985
Ashendon, Buckinghamshire. Cattle, sheep and horses grazing on a sloping field, with irises in the foreground and the flat Aylesbury Vale landscape beyond. Photographed by John Gay

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Senate House FF003100

Senate House FF003100
Senate House, Malet Street, Camden, Greater London. A view through winter trees in Russell Square

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Photographer aloft a089547

Photographer aloft a089547
Thaxted, Essex. The photographer John Gay standing on a step ladder mounted on the roof of a van, with a group of men sitting on the wall behind

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Rural road sign a082141

Rural road sign a082141
Snape, Suffolk. Signpost and a field of straw bales, on the A1094. Photographed by John Gay in 1962

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: The use of compasses a093545

The use of compasses a093545
Demonstrating the use of compasses on a chart

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Montpelier Gardens a092053

Montpelier Gardens a092053
Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. This octaganal shaped bandstand was built in c1895

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Montpelier Gardens a092049

Montpelier Gardens a092049
Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Looking through the interior of the octagonal shaped bandstand towards the terraced houses on Montpellier Spa Road

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Conductor a088681

Conductor a088681
Royal Agricultural Show, Newcastle Upon Tyne, 1956. The conductor of the Band of the Coldstream Guards leaning on the edge of the bandstand speaking to members of the public

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Riverbank FF002955

Riverbank FF002955
Riverbank with daisies, West Berkshire. A stretch of unidentified river, with boats moored on the far bank and a lock gate in the distance. Photographed late 1960s or early 1970s by John Gay

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Fore Street, Hatfield a080269

Fore Street, Hatfield a080269
A view looking north west in Fore Street, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, showing to the right of frame the East Indian Chief Public House at no

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Ightham Mote a079606

Ightham Mote a079606
IGHTHAM MOTE, Ightham, near Sevenoaks, Kent. The north front of the medieval moated manor house, with snow on the ground, viewed from the north-east through pine branches

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Foggy London. Policeman, Strand a100360

Foggy London. Policeman, Strand a100360
The Strand, London. A City of London traffic policeman outside the Charing Cross Hotel, using outstretched arms to control vehicles, sometime between 1946 and 1959

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Water meadows a083400

Water meadows a083400
West Harnham, Salisbury, Wiltshire. Cattle in flooded pastures by the river and water meadows at West Harnham. Looking east towards the spire of the Cathedral Church of St Mary in the distance

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Water meadows a083399

Water meadows a083399
West Harnham, Salisbury, Wiltshire. Cattle in flooded pastures by the river and water meadows at West Harnham. Looking east towards the spire of the Cathedral Church of St Mary in the distance

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Salisbury Cathedral a083373

Salisbury Cathedral a083373
Salisbury Cathedral, Wiltshire

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Elephant planters MF001793_11

Elephant planters MF001793_11
Highgate, London. Two ornamental elephant planters in a Highgate garden, London. Photographed in 1995 by John Gay

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Cat window a086660

Cat window a086660
A cat peering out from a circular hole cut into the wooden plank door of a barn or similar agricultural outbuilding. Photographed by John Gay in Cornwall, 1950s

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Cats like milk a076242

Cats like milk a076242
Two cats drinking from a pail of milk. Photographed by John Gay in Hertfordshire, 1950s-60s

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Cat desk a092291

Cat desk a092291
A black shorthair cat stands on papers on top of a desk. Possibly in Newbarn, Isle of Wight. Photographed by John Gay, 1960s

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Science Museum a093673

Science Museum a093673
Science Museum, Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: St Annes Court Soho a065613

St Annes Court Soho a065613
St Annes Court, Soho, City of Westminster, Greater London. View along St Annes Court, Soho, showing signs for clubs and shops, with the corner of the Rose & Crown, Dean Street, in the foreground

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Much Hadham, Cold Christmas a091398

Much Hadham, Cold Christmas a091398
Cambridge Road, Thundridge, Hertfordshire

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: First World War memorial in Battersea Park a064018

First World War memorial in Battersea Park a064018
The First World War memorial to the 24th East Surrey Division in Battersea Park, London. Photographed by John Gay

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: The Cenotaph a065897

The Cenotaph a065897
THE CENOTAPH, looking south along Parliament Street, Whitehall, London. Photographed by John Gay. Date range: 18th September 1959 - 8th October 1959

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Horse a083719

Horse a083719
A heavy horse on the slope of a field in the Pennine hills of West Yorkshire, probably near Halifax. Photographed by John Gay c.1955

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Cyclist in Cambridgeshire a080895

Cyclist in Cambridgeshire a080895
A woman cycling along a road raised up above the surrounding fenland. Photographed by John Gay in the early 1950s

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Animal montage a093117

Animal montage a093117
Photograph of promotional reference sheet of unusual photographs of animals taken by John Gay. November 1970. cow, cattle, calf, lamb, chick, pig

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Animal montage a093112

Animal montage a093112
Photograph of promotional reference sheet of unusual photographs of animals taken by John Gay. November 1970. pig, cow, cattle, calf, lamb, chicken, swan

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Animal montage a093111

Animal montage a093111
Photograph of promotional reference sheet of unusual photographs of animals taken by John Gay. November 1970. pig, cow, cattle, lamb

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Cow a092314

Cow a092314
A cow peers around the corner of a barns buttress (taken on the Isle of Wight). Photographed by John Gay in the 1960s

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Cow a092274

Cow a092274
A cow peers around the corner of a brick buttress at an unidentified farm on the Isle of Wight. Photographed by John Gay in the 1960s

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Animal montage a088041

Animal montage a088041
Photograph of promotional reference sheet of unusual photographs of animals taken by John Gay. November 1970. pig, cattle, lamb, chicken, calf, cow

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Cat and dog a072439

Cat and dog a072439
A cat sitting next to railings on a wall, looks down at a dog which looks back up at the cat. Photgraphed by John Gay, late 1950 s, early 1960 s

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Cat a067698

Cat a067698
A long haired tortoiseshell cat standing on a mat looking up. Photographed by John Gay in 1970

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Terrier dog a083339

Terrier dog a083339
A close-up view of a small terrier dog, seated on a set of open-tread wooden steps within a farm building

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Boxer dog a076293

Boxer dog a076293
A boxer dog looking over the garden gate of a house, Aspenden, Hertfordshire. Photographed by John Gay, March 1960

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Elephants a098698

Elephants a098698
LONDON ZOO, Regents Park, Westminster, London. Elephants in London Zoo. This image featured in London Observed by John Gay, published in June 1964

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Minster Lovell Hall a081397

Minster Lovell Hall a081397
MINSTER LOVELL HALL, Manor Road, Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire. View across the River Windrush towards the remains of Minster Lovell Hall with St Kenelms Church beyond. Photographed by John Gay in 1970

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Minster Lovell Hall and St Kenelms Church a081394

Minster Lovell Hall and St Kenelms Church a081394
MINSTER LOVELL HALL, Manor Road, Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire. The remains of Minster Lovell Hall with St Kenelms Church beyond. Photographed by John Gay in 1970

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: St Alphage Church & St Alphage House FF003407

St Alphage Church & St Alphage House FF003407
The ruins of St Alphage Church with the newly built St Alphage House tower block in the background, part of the ambitious post-war renewal of London Wall. Photographed by John Gay, c.1962

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Demolition FF003328

Demolition FF003328
A building in London under demolition with a crane in the foreground and smoke or dust rising from the rubble. Photographed by John Gay during the 1960s

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Highgate Cemetery MF001801_13

Highgate Cemetery MF001801_13
HIGHGATE CEMETERY, Hampstead, London. Ivy colonizing the statue of a female form holding a pickaxe in the West Cemetery. Photographed by John Gay in 1997

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Highgate Cemetery MF001771_50

Highgate Cemetery MF001771_50
HIGHGATE CEMETERY, Hampstead, London. The entrance to a family catacomb in Egyptian Avenue in the West Cemetery. Photographed by John Gay in March 1991

Background imageJohn Gay Collection (1945-1990) Collection: Highgate Cemetery MF001668_29

Highgate Cemetery MF001668_29
HIGHGATE CEMETERY, Hampstead, London. Snow covering the West Cemetery. Photographed by John Gay in winter 1982




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