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Animal Collection (#2)

Background imageAnimal 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 imageAnimal Collection: Gamekeeper a067099

Gamekeeper a067099
A rural landscape near Basingstoke, Hampshire. A gamekeeper and his dogs walk away from the camera with the skyline of Basingstoke just visible on the horizon. Date range 1960-1980. John Gay

Background imageAnimal 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 imageAnimal Collection: Reynolds - The Angerstein Children J030046

Reynolds - The Angerstein Children J030046
KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. " The Children of John Julius Angerstein" c1782-3 by Sir Joshua REYNOLDS (1723-92)

Background imageAnimal Collection: Reynolds - The Brummell Children J910532

Reynolds - The Brummell Children J910532
KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. " The Brummell Children " 1781-82 by REYNOLDS Sir Joshua (1723-92)

Background imageAnimal Collection: Lydford Castle J880437

Lydford Castle J880437
LYDFORD CASTLE, Devon. The 13th century tower keep with horse grazing

Background imageAnimal Collection: Carisbrooke Castle J840102

Carisbrooke Castle J840102
CARISBROOKE CASTLE, Isle of Wight. Well house treadwheel, donkey and winding mechanism. Built in 1587

Background imageAnimal Collection: Lucas - His Royal Highness Prince Albert... J930017

Lucas - His Royal Highness Prince Albert... J930017
OSBORNE HOUSE, Isle of Wight. " His Royal Highness Prince Albert, Princess Royal and Eos " 1843 by John Lindsay Lucas. Albert, Prince Consort with Princess Victoria and Eos the dog

Background imageAnimal Collection: Alnwick lions a98_05038

Alnwick lions a98_05038
PERCY TENANTRY COLUMN, Alnwick, Northumberland. A detail of the Percy Tenantry Column in Alnwick showing two of the lions at the base of the monument

Background imageAnimal Collection: Reivers raiding Birdoswald in the 16th century J050057

Reivers raiding Birdoswald in the 16th century J050057
HADRIANs WALL: BIRDOSWALD FORT, Cumbria. Reconstruction drawing by Philip Corke of reivers raiding Birdoswald in the 16th century

Background imageAnimal Collection: Felis Pajeros K030076

Felis Pajeros K030076
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Coloured engraving of a Pampas Cat " Felis Pajeros" from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle, Part II Mammalia". Plate IX. Edited by Charles Darwin

Background imageAnimal Collection: Mus Flavescens and Arenicola K030059

Mus Flavescens and Arenicola K030059
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Coloured engraving of mice " Mus Flavescens and Arenicola" from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle, Part II Mammalia". Plate XIII. Edited by Charles Darwin

Background imageAnimal Collection: Canis Antarcticus K030056

Canis Antarcticus K030056
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Coloured engraving of a wolf / fox " Canis Antarcticus" from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle, Part II Mammalia". Plate IV. Edited by Charles Darwin

Background imageAnimal Collection: Cat in a basket SAM01_04_0036

Cat in a basket SAM01_04_0036
A cat in a basket, with its front two feet perched on the baskets rim. From the Julian Joseph Samuels collection

Background imageAnimal Collection: Cow and horse a079533

Cow and horse a079533
A view of a cow and a shire horse standing on the steep slope of a grassy hill, most likely located in Devon or Somerset. Photographed by John Gay, late 1950s - early 1960s

Background imageAnimal Collection: Basket of kittens WSA01_01_18931

Basket of kittens WSA01_01_18931
A view of a basket containing four kittens, posed on a carved table-top. Entitled A Basket of Mischief.1930s-1940s. Walter Scott Collection

Background imageAnimal Collection: Nelson Street Greenwich MBC01_04_179

Nelson Street Greenwich MBC01_04_179
Nelson Street, Greenwich, Greater London. The former Burton store on the corner of Nelson Street and Greenwich High Road, showing the curved facade and posters covering the ground floor shopfront

Background imageAnimal Collection: Burtons in Halifax MBC01_04_176

Burtons in Halifax MBC01_04_176
BURTONS, 22 - 24 OLD MARKET, HALIFAX, CALDERDALE, WEST YORKSHIRE

Background imageAnimal Collection: Shetland pony DP049437

Shetland pony DP049437
Shetland pony, Devon

Background imageAnimal Collection: Dog agility JLP01_08_095437

Dog agility JLP01_08_095437
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London

Background imageAnimal Collection: Ducks on water DP234177

Ducks on water DP234177
Allerton Park, Allerton Mauleverer with Hopperton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire. General view looking down from a drone on ducks on the parks Lower Fish Pond

Background imageAnimal 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 imageAnimal Collection: Pigs in snow a090125

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

Background imageAnimal Collection: Deer FF003098

Deer FF003098
Richmond Park, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London. A herd of fallow deer lie on the grass

Background imageAnimal Collection: Deer FF003094

Deer FF003094
Richmond Park, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London. A herd of fallow deer lie on the grass in the shade

Background imageAnimal Collection: Deer FF003096

Deer FF003096
Richmond Park, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London. A herd of fallow deer lie on the grass

Background imageAnimal Collection: Dorset Hunting DP173067

Dorset Hunting DP173067
Painting of Dorset hunting in Pitts Library, Walmer Castle, Deal, Kent

Background imageAnimal Collection: Teniers - Interior of a Cowshed N070676

Teniers - Interior of a Cowshed N070676
APSLEY HOUSE, London. Interior of a Cowshed by David TENIERS the younger (1610-90). WM 1595-1948

Background imageAnimal Collection: Inquisitive sheep DP195808

Inquisitive sheep DP195808
Inquisitive sheep, Herefordshire

Background imageAnimal Collection: Rabbit on a cushion BB98_01878

Rabbit on a cushion BB98_01878
A rabbit on a cushion. Photographed in 1904 in Byfield, Northamptonshire by Alfred Newton and Sons

Background imageAnimal Collection: Hare and Hound BB67_06936

Hare and Hound BB67_06936
St Mary And St Davids Church, Kilpeck, Herefordshire. Detail of an external corbel depicting a hare and hound. Original circa 1930, produced from a copy negative

Background imageAnimal Collection: Shetland pony DP049445

Shetland pony DP049445
Shetland pony foal, Devon

Background imageAnimal Collection: Shetland ponies DP049443

Shetland ponies DP049443
Shetland ponies and foal, Devon

Background imageAnimal Collection: Shetland ponies DP049441

Shetland ponies DP049441
Shetland pony and foal, Devon

Background imageAnimal Collection: Murmuration of Starlings DP077066

Murmuration of Starlings DP077066
Starlings flocking at dusk. Seen over Gloucester Docks, Gloucestershire, 2009

Background imageAnimal Collection: Zoology DP133260

Zoology DP133260
The Grant Museum of Zoology, University College London, Rockefeller Building, Universtiy Street, Camden, London. Interior, display cases containing animal skeleons

Background imageAnimal Collection: Zoology DP133255

Zoology DP133255
The Grant Museum of Zoology, University College London, Rockefeller Building, Universtiy Street, Camden, London. Interior, display cases containing animal skeleons

Background imageAnimal Collection: Giraffe house OP03633

Giraffe house OP03633
Giraffe House, Zoological Gardens, Regents Park, London. Built 1836-37 by Decimus Burton, the Giraffe House is still in use today. Photographed in 1912 by Rupert Potter

Background imageAnimal Collection: Elephants a098723

Elephants a098723
London Zoo, Regents Park, Greater London. Elephants seen through a gap in a wall

Background imageAnimal Collection: Circus elephants a98_16300

Circus elephants a98_16300
Norwich, Norfolk. Interior of the Bertram Mills Circus tent showing performing elephants. Photographed by Hallam Ashley in 1948

Background imageAnimal Collection: Elephant parade RJW01_01_089

Elephant parade RJW01_01_089
Wembley Park, Greater London. The amusement park at the British Empire Exhibition, showing two women watching as elephants pass by

Background imageAnimal Collection: Elephant rides OP03630

Elephant rides OP03630
Zoological Gardens, Regents Park, London. Crowds watching elephant rides. Photographed by Rupert Potter in 1906

Background imageAnimal Collection: Cats slippers a083181

Cats slippers a083181
Portrait of cats beside a pair of slippers on the window sill of a house in Lacock, Wiltshire. Photographed by John Gay, 1950s

Background imageAnimal Collection: Cat snack a081620

Cat snack a081620
A cat eating off the ground at a farm in North Shropshire, in front of the snouts of three pigs with their heads under a gate. Photographed by John Gay, 1960s

Background imageAnimal Collection: Cat on table a075838

Cat on table a075838
Looking down at a black and white cat sitting on a folding outside table next to a slatted wooden bench. Photographed by John Gay in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, 1977

Background imageAnimal 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 imageAnimal Collection: Cat perch a086641

Cat perch a086641
A tabby cat sitting on top of a wall beside a house, and staring down a sloping handrail towards the camera. Photographed in Cornwall by John Gay, 1950

Background imageAnimal Collection: Cat perch a084435

Cat perch a084435
A black British longhair cat sat upon a white brick pier at Pond Square, Highgate, London. Photographed by John Gay in 1969

Background imageAnimal 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 imageAnimal Collection: Cats tongue a076241

Cats tongue a076241
A cat with a milky tongue beside a pail of milk. Photographed by John Gay in Hertfordshire, 1950s-60s

Background imageAnimal Collection: Cat with bowl a067695

Cat with bowl a067695
A long haired tortoiseshell cat sitting on a mat beside a bowl of food. Photographed by John Gay in 1970

Background imageAnimal 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 imageAnimal Collection: Donkey in the Well House, Carisbrooke Castle OP06136

Donkey in the Well House, Carisbrooke Castle OP06136
CARISBROOKE CASTLE, Isle of Wight. Jacob the donkey in the well houses sixteenth century tread wheel at Carisbrooke Castle, with the well shaft in the foreground

Background imageAnimal Collection: Trood - Portrait of Prairie Prince K941062

Trood - Portrait of Prairie Prince K941062
BRODSWORTH HALL, South Yorkshire. " Portrait of Prairie Prince" by William Henry Hamilton TROOD, 1897

Background imageAnimal Collection: Hall - Rataplan K941060

Hall - Rataplan K941060
BRODSWORTH HALL, South Yorkshire. " Rataplan" by Harry HALL, 1851

Background imageAnimal Collection: Ward - Rockingham with its owner K941059

Ward - Rockingham with its owner K941059
BRODSWORTH HALL, Souith Yorkshire. " Rockingham with its owner John Theobald?" by James WARD, 1835

Background imageAnimal Collection: Ploughing, Buckinghamshire BB98_10630

Ploughing, Buckinghamshire BB98_10630
A view showing a horse and plough team at work possibly in Ilmer, Whiteleaf or Monks Risborough, Buckinghamshire. Photographed by Alfred Newton and Son. Date range: 1896-1920

Background imageAnimal Collection: Vase depicting a Quagga, Apsley House N070666

Vase depicting a Quagga, Apsley House N070666
APSLEY HOUSE, London. Vase showing a Quagga, a now extinct brown zebra

Background imageAnimal 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 imageAnimal 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 imageAnimal 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 imageAnimal Collection: Indian Bridge, Sezincote a98_05114

Indian Bridge, Sezincote a98_05114
INDIAN BRIDGE, Sezincote Park, Gloucestershire. Detail of animal sculpture on the Indian Bridge in Sezincote Park, which was erected in 1811

Background imageAnimal Collection: a telephone box DP116658

a telephone box DP116658
a TELEPHONE BOX, Mere Corner, Knutsford, Cheshire. Automobile Association telephone box no. 372: Mere Box. On the A556

Background imageAnimal Collection: Queen Victorias collie dog - Noble D880015

Queen Victorias collie dog - Noble D880015
OSBORNE HOUSE, Isle of Wight. The Ryde Album. Queen Victorias collie dog - Noble. " Always on guard"

Background imageAnimal Collection: Offas Dyke, Herefordshire N090410

Offas Dyke, Herefordshire N090410
OFFAs DYKE, Llanfair Hill, Herefordshire. General view, with sheep

Background imageAnimal Collection: Van der Kuyl - A King Charles Spaniel J960070

Van der Kuyl - A King Charles Spaniel J960070
MARBLE HILL HOUSE, Twickenham, Richmond, Middlesex. " A King Charles Spaniel" 1665 by Gysbert VAN DER KUYL (active 1656-1669)

Background imageAnimal Collection: Driven cattle, Norfolk a98_11670

Driven cattle, Norfolk a98_11670
Norwich, Norfolk. Driving cattle to the railway station, Heigham Street. Traditionally cattle were driven to market; then they were taken by train; today they are taken door-to-door by lorry

Background imageAnimal Collection: Roman tile with dog paw imprint K030449

Roman tile with dog paw imprint K030449
LULLINGSTONE ROMAN VILLA, Kent. Tile fragment with dog paw marks imprinted into it

Background imageAnimal Collection: Flock of sheep a98_09813

Flock of sheep a98_09813
HELMSLEY, Rydale. North Yorkshire.There are some areas of life which technology never seems to change

Background imageAnimal Collection: Blackpool Pleasure Beach a047934

Blackpool Pleasure Beach a047934
PLEASURE BEACH, Blackpool, Lancashire. Blackpool Pleasure Beach is one of the most popular holiday attractions in England, and offers rides such as the double ferris wheel seen here

Background imageAnimal Collection: Greyhound sculpture, Kew Gardens a064138

Greyhound sculpture, Kew Gardens a064138
KEW GARDENS, Greater London. The sculpture of the White Greyhound of Richmond, one of the ten Queens Beasts outside the Palm House. John Gay. Date range: Jan 1962 - May 1964

Background imageAnimal Collection: Haydocks exercise horse N080066

Haydocks exercise horse N080066
BRODSWORTH HALL, South Yorkshire. Haydocks exercise horse, detail of horse head and saddle from the front

Background imageAnimal Collection: Osborne House statue K030684

Osborne House statue K030684
OSBORNE HOUSE, Isle of Wight. Copy of the Medici Lion with house in the background

Background imageAnimal Collection: Friesian cows a079472

Friesian cows a079472
A view of a field and lane in a rural area, possibly near Bridgnorth, Shropshire. A herd of Friesian cows approaches the fence near the roadside, with farm and domestic buildings in the background

Background imageAnimal Collection: Pony a069766

Pony a069766
The head of a white pony peers over a dry stone wall, probably near Ashford in the Water, Derbyshire, with a road sign and house in the background. Photographed by John Gay in 1959

Background imageAnimal Collection: Scottie dog a067566

Scottie dog a067566
A portrait of a black Scottish Terrier or Scottie dog by John Gay. Date range: 1964 - 1974

Background imageAnimal 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 imageAnimal Collection: Deer Stag a064423

Deer Stag a064423
RICHMOND PARK, Greater London. A red deer stag standing side on and turning to face the photographer, long grass in the foreground. Photographed by John Gay in 1965

Background imageAnimal Collection: Rabbit N071093

Rabbit N071093
HADRIANs WALL: HOUSESTEADS FORT, Northumberland. View of a wild rabbit perched on the wall. hadrian

Background imageAnimal Collection: Reynolds - The Young Shepherdess J030042

Reynolds - The Young Shepherdess J030042
KENWOOD HOUSE, London. " The Young Shepherdess " by Sir Joshua REYNOLDS (1723-1792)

Background imageAnimal Collection: Minster Lovell Hall N070395

Minster Lovell Hall N070395
MINSTER LOVELL HALL, Oxfordshire. View of Manor House with dog and snow

Background imageAnimal Collection: Wingfield Manor K940856

Wingfield Manor K940856
WINGFIELD MANOR, South Wingfield, Derbyshire. Exterior view of the medieval manor house built c1429-56 and was where Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisioned

Background imageAnimal Collection: Ferdinand - Louis XIII of France J970151

Ferdinand - Louis XIII of France J970151
CHISWICK HOUSE, London. " Louis XIII of France", by Elle the Elder Ferdinand (c1612-1689)

Background imageAnimal Collection: Horse and carriage BB88_04100

Horse and carriage BB88_04100
A carriage with a horse and coachman wait outside the Royal Courts of Justice in the Strand, London. This was a scene which only finally disappeared from London around 1920



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