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"Brazier: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world of brazier, a word that encompasses a multitude of stories and experiences

Background imageBrazier Collection: The burning of HMS 'Royal James' at the Battle of Solebay, 28 May 1672, 18th century (oil on canvas)

The burning of HMS 'Royal James' at the Battle of Solebay, 28 May 1672, 18th century (oil on canvas)
7337620 The burning of HMS 'Royal James' at the Battle of Solebay, 28 May 1672, 18th century (oil on canvas) by Monamy, Peter (1681-1749); 89x129.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageBrazier Collection: 'War of the Seven Years' (1756-1763): French warships attacking the British fleet off Quebec City

'War of the Seven Years' (1756-1763): French warships attacking the British fleet off Quebec City (Canada)
MMM5458374 'War of the Seven Years' (1756-1763): French warships attacking the British fleet off Quebec City (Canada) at night, on 28 June 1759 by Serres

Background imageBrazier Collection: Naval combat between the HMS 'Mary Rose' of the Royal Navy and seven pirate algerines off

Naval combat between the HMS 'Mary Rose' of the Royal Navy and seven pirate algerines off the coast of Tangier
MMM5458016 Naval combat between the HMS 'Mary Rose' of the Royal Navy and seven pirate algerines off the coast of Tangier (Morocco), on December 8, 1669

Background imageBrazier Collection: The Battle of the Medway (or Battle of Chatham), c.1667 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of the Medway (or Battle of Chatham), c.1667 (oil on canvas)
MMM5457999 The Battle of the Medway (or Battle of Chatham), c.1667 (oil on canvas); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info)

Background imageBrazier Collection: Leviticus: Different Rituals of Atonement - Engraving from a Bible by Louis Isaac Lemaistre De

Leviticus: Different Rituals of Atonement - Engraving from a Bible by Louis Isaac Lemaistre De Sacy (1613-1684), 1837
FGL5483195 Leviticus: Different Rituals of Atonement - Engraving from a Bible by Louis Isaac Lemaistre De Sacy (1613-1684), 1837; Private Collection; Fototeca Gilardi.

Background imageBrazier Collection: The ship 'Roxburgh Castle' (built in 1852), rescuing the crew of the burning 'British Merchant'

The ship 'Roxburgh Castle' (built in 1852), rescuing the crew of the burning 'British Merchant'
MMM5466014 The ship 'Roxburgh Castle' (built in 1852), rescuing the crew of the burning 'British Merchant', off the island of Saint Helena, England, on January 17

Background imageBrazier Collection: 'The Minnie Shiffer rescuing 600 passengers from the Connaught in the Atlantic on October 8, 1860

'The Minnie Shiffer rescuing 600 passengers from the Connaught in the Atlantic on October 8, 1860
MMM5483465 'The Minnie Shiffer rescuing 600 passengers from the Connaught in the Atlantic on October 8, 1860 by Brierly, Oswald Walters (1817-94); 22.6x34.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageBrazier Collection: Comets and Aerolites, 1846-60 (engraving)

Comets and Aerolites, 1846-60 (engraving)
7340563 Comets and Aerolites, 1846-60 (engraving) by Reynolds, James (fl.c.1846-60) & Emslie, John (1813-75); 29.2x23.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageBrazier Collection: Rescue of a young woman evacuated from a burning house, 1887 (illustration)

Rescue of a young woman evacuated from a burning house, 1887 (illustration)
ELD4834458 Rescue of a young woman evacuated from a burning house, 1887 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rescue of a young woman evacuated from a burning house in Alencon (Orne)

Background imageBrazier Collection: The Baku Ateshgah, 1850

The Baku Ateshgah, 1850
3479435 The Baku Ateshgah, 1850; (add.info.: The Baku Ateshgah, known as the Temple of fire, early 19th century illustration. Hindu and Zoroastrian place of worship.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageBrazier Collection: A winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850

A winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850
3359102 A winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress)

Background imageBrazier Collection: A cannon for firing winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850

A cannon for firing winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850
3359103 A cannon for firing winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a cannon for firing winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a)

Background imageBrazier Collection: A tramp lighting a fire, 1850

A tramp lighting a fire, 1850
3478316 A tramp lighting a fire, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a tramp lighting a fire ready to brew up a cup of tea. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageBrazier Collection: A cottager spinning while her mother reels the yarn, 1850

A cottager spinning while her mother reels the yarn, 1850
3478144 A cottager spinning while her mother reels the yarn, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a cottager spinning while her mother reels the yarn)

Background imageBrazier Collection: Science. Production of phosphoric matches. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de

Science. Production of phosphoric matches. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France
3434768 Science. Production of phosphoric matches. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part. Science)

Background imageBrazier Collection: Science. Indian of the Amazon rainforest lighting a fire. Engraving in

Science. Indian of the Amazon rainforest lighting a fire. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de
3434767 Science. Indian of the Amazon rainforest lighting a fire. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part)

Background imageBrazier Collection: Science. Lighter of Louis Joseph Gay Lussac (1823). Engraving in

Science. Lighter of Louis Joseph Gay Lussac (1823). Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie
3434766 Science. Lighter of Louis Joseph Gay Lussac (1823). Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part. Science)

Background imageBrazier Collection: Bringing in the Christmas Pudding, 1848 (engraving)

Bringing in the Christmas Pudding, 1848 (engraving)
3478777 Bringing in the Christmas Pudding, 1848 (engraving); (add.info.: Bringing in the Christmas Pudding. Illustration, 1848.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageBrazier Collection: The screw steamer 'Solway', 1850

The screw steamer 'Solway', 1850
3478513 The screw steamer 'Solway', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the burning of the screw steamer 'Solway' on her way from Belfast to Swansea)

Background imageBrazier Collection: Apodyterium or changing room for the Tepidarium or warm bath in the Forum Thermae, Pompeii

Apodyterium or changing room for the Tepidarium or warm bath in the Forum Thermae, Pompeii
FLO4688287 Apodyterium or changing room for the Tepidarium or warm bath in the Forum Thermae, Pompeii. Serving with oil vase and towel standing next to a table

Background imageBrazier Collection: Jenny Vertpre or Madame Pierre Carmouche as Michelette in La Servante Justifiee by Brazier

Jenny Vertpre or Madame Pierre Carmouche as Michelette in La Servante Justifiee by Brazier, Carmouche
FLO4607009 Jenny Vertpre or Madame Pierre Carmouche as Michelette in La Servante Justifiee by Brazier, Carmouche, Theatre des Varietes, 1822. Handcoloured lithograph by F

Background imageBrazier Collection: English actor Charles Emmanuel Lepeintre (1782-1854) as Franc-coeur in Les Moissoneurs by Francis

English actor Charles Emmanuel Lepeintre (1782-1854) as Franc-coeur in Les Moissoneurs by Francis
FLO4562863 English actor Charles Emmanuel Lepeintre (1782-1854) as Franc-coeur in Les Moissoneurs by Francis, Brazier and Dumersan at the Theatre des Varietes, 1821

Background imageBrazier Collection: Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638762 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBrazier Collection: Little Workers: Glass Blowing (colour litho)

Little Workers: Glass Blowing (colour litho)
8629551 Little Workers: Glass Blowing (colour litho) by Hardy, Evelyn Stuart (1865-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glass Blowing)

Background imageBrazier Collection: Fire at the Luxembourg Palace, Paris (engraving)

Fire at the Luxembourg Palace, Paris (engraving)
8677054 Fire at the Luxembourg Palace, Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire at the Luxembourg Palace, Paris)

Background imageBrazier Collection: Fire at the Luxembourg Palace, Paris (engraving)

Fire at the Luxembourg Palace, Paris (engraving)
8677004 Fire at the Luxembourg Palace, Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire at the Luxembourg Palace, Paris)

Background imageBrazier Collection: Fire-Fighting Appliances: Motor Fire-Float 'Beta III' (colour litho)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Motor Fire-Float "Beta III" (colour litho)
8665669 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Motor Fire-Float "Beta III" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBrazier Collection: Fire-Fighting Appliances: 'Mefisto' Flame-Resisting Clothing (colour litho)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: "Mefisto" Flame-Resisting Clothing (colour litho)
8665661 Fire-Fighting Appliances: "Mefisto" Flame-Resisting Clothing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBrazier Collection: Fire-Fighting Appliances: Factory Pattern Manual Fire-Engine, 1885 (colour litho)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Factory Pattern Manual Fire-Engine, 1885 (colour litho)
8665652 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Factory Pattern Manual Fire-Engine, 1885 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Factory Pattern Manual Fire-Engine, 1885)

Background imageBrazier Collection: Fire-Fighting Appliances: Fireman of Royal Exchange Association, 1832 (colour litho)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Fireman of Royal Exchange Association, 1832 (colour litho)
8665634 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Fireman of Royal Exchange Association, 1832 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fireman of Royal Exchange Association)

Background imageBrazier Collection: Fire-Fighting Appliances: Direct-Acting Fire-Engine, 1865 (colour litho)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Direct-Acting Fire-Engine, 1865 (colour litho)
8665632 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Direct-Acting Fire-Engine, 1865 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Direct-Acting Fire-Engine, 1865)

Background imageBrazier Collection: Fire-Fighting Appliances: The First Steam Fire-Engine, 1830 (colour litho)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: The First Steam Fire-Engine, 1830 (colour litho)
8665624 Fire-Fighting Appliances: The First Steam Fire-Engine, 1830 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Steam Fire-Engine, 1830)

Background imageBrazier Collection: Fire-Fighting Appliances: Typical American Fire Engine, 1880-90 (colour litho)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Typical American Fire Engine, 1880-90 (colour litho)
8665701 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Typical American Fire Engine, 1880-90 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Typical American Fire Engine, 1880-90)

Background imageBrazier Collection: Fire-Fighting Appliances: Modern 'Three-in-One' Motor Fire-Engine (colour litho)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Modern "Three-in-One" Motor Fire-Engine (colour litho)
8665694 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Modern "Three-in-One" Motor Fire-Engine (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBrazier Collection: Fire-Fighting Appliances: 'Paris' Type Manual Fire-Engine, 1900 (colour litho)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: "Paris" Type Manual Fire-Engine, 1900 (colour litho)
8665665 Fire-Fighting Appliances: "Paris" Type Manual Fire-Engine, 1900 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBrazier Collection: Fire-Fighting Appliances: Operating Hose from Water-Tower (colour litho)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Operating Hose from Water-Tower (colour litho)
8665660 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Operating Hose from Water-Tower (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Operating Hose from Water-Tower)

Background imageBrazier Collection: Distillation apparatus, 16th Century (woodcut)

Distillation apparatus, 16th Century (woodcut)
8663805 Distillation apparatus, 16th Century (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Distillation apparatus, 16th Century)

Background imageBrazier Collection: Roasting tea in China (colour litho)

Roasting tea in China (colour litho)
8663644 Roasting tea in China (colour litho) by Chinese School (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roasting tea in China)

Background imageBrazier Collection: Worshippers at the Ateshgah of Baku (colour litho)

Worshippers at the Ateshgah of Baku (colour litho)
8663611 Worshippers at the Ateshgah of Baku (colour litho) by Gagarin, Grigori Grigorevich (1810-93) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Worshippers at the Ateshgah, the Fire Temple of Baku)

Background imageBrazier Collection: Tea production, c. 1820 (bodycolour and gold paint on silk laid down on paper)

Tea production, c. 1820 (bodycolour and gold paint on silk laid down on paper)
8679862 Tea production, c. 1820 (bodycolour and gold paint on silk laid down on paper) by Chinese School; 48.8 x 59.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBrazier Collection: Stuffing a Christmas goose (chromolitho)

Stuffing a Christmas goose (chromolitho)
8677522 Stuffing a Christmas goose (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stuffing a Christmas goose.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection.

Background imageBrazier Collection: The Diaboliad (engraving)

The Diaboliad (engraving)
8677301 The Diaboliad (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Diaboliad)

Background imageBrazier Collection: English fire-ships burning among the Spanish Armada (coloured engraving)

English fire-ships burning among the Spanish Armada (coloured engraving)
8642207 English fire-ships burning among the Spanish Armada (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBrazier Collection: Lovely grub (b/w photo)

Lovely grub (b/w photo)
8656144 Lovely grub (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lovely grub. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Background imageBrazier Collection: Past & Present: Fire-Extinction (colour litho)

Past & Present: Fire-Extinction (colour litho)
8668685 Past & Present: Fire-Extinction (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire-Extinction. Manual Fire Engine)

Background imageBrazier Collection: 'I do wish I could have that doll with the dark hair!' (colour litho)

"I do wish I could have that doll with the dark hair!" (colour litho)
8652457 "I do wish I could have that doll with the dark hair!" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBrazier Collection: Lollards: Death of Lord Cobham (engraving)

Lollards: Death of Lord Cobham (engraving)
8647415 Lollards: Death of Lord Cobham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Lord Cobham)

Background imageBrazier Collection: Blitz, 1940-41: The Tower of St Clement Danes, hit 10 May 1941 (b/w photo)

Blitz, 1940-41: The Tower of St Clement Danes, hit 10 May 1941 (b/w photo)
8634821 Blitz, 1940-41: The Tower of St Clement Danes, hit 10 May 1941 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tower of St Clement Danes)



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"Brazier: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world of brazier, a word that encompasses a multitude of stories and experiences. From the pages of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren to the vibrant colours derived from coal tar in colour litho prints, this humble object has left its mark throughout history. Imagine yourself in the Cave of Plato, surrounded by Jan Saenredam's intricate engravings or Cornelis Cornelisz. Van Haarlem's captivating artwork from 1604. These masterpieces transport us to another era where braziers provided warmth and light during long winter nights. In a surprising turn of events, even amidst war, braziers played a role in fostering peace. The Christmas Truce saw soldiers gathering around these fiery companions as they put their weapons aside for a moment of unity and camaraderie. The Snowball - Guilty or Not Guilty illustration from Pears Annual, Christmas 1906 captures the innocence and mischief associated with snowball fights while highlighting how braziers were essential for warming up after such playful escapades. But it is not only in times of leisure that braziers find their purpose; they also play an important role within domestic life. Joyce Dennys' Perfect Wife: No. X reminds us how these objects became an integral part of creating cozy homes where families gathered around them on chilly evenings. Braziers have witnessed grand spectacles too, like Pauline Baynes' Frost Fair on the Thames painting depicting bustling crowds enjoying festivities on frozen waters illuminated by countless braziers scattered across the scene. From street sausage sellers enticing passersby with sizzling delights to salep merchants offering warm beverages in Thessaloniki, Greece – these vendors relied on braziers to keep their products hot and appealing even during colder months.