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Brill Collection

"Remembering Brill: A Captivating Journey Through Time" Step back in time to the fateful day of November 22, 1963

Background imageBrill Collection: The Village, Brill, Aylesbury, Thame, Buckinghamshire, England. Date: 1900s

The Village, Brill, Aylesbury, Thame, Buckinghamshire, England. Date: 1900s

Background imageBrill Collection: 35th President of the United States. Kennedy and his wife, Jacqueline

35th President of the United States. Kennedy and his wife, Jacqueline, with Texas Governor John Connally and his wife
JOHN F. KENNEDY (1917-1963). 35th President of the United States. Kennedy and his wife, Jacqueline, with Texas Governor John Connally and his wife, Nellie, riding in an open car through Dallas

Background imageBrill Collection: Brill Windmill, Buckinghamshire, England

Brill Windmill, Buckinghamshire, England, built in about 1680, one of the few remaining post mills in the country. Date: late 17th century

Background imageBrill Collection: Brill Windmill, Oxfordshire, UK

Brill Windmill, Oxfordshire, UK

Background imageBrill Collection: The capture of Brill by the 'sea beggars' (line engraving)

The capture of Brill by the 'sea beggars' (line engraving)
1579694 The capture of Brill by the 'sea beggars' (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving depicting the capture of Brill by the 'sea beggars')

Background imageBrill Collection: European plaice, Pleuronectes platessa 1,2 and brill, Scophthalmus rhombus 3,4

European plaice, Pleuronectes platessa 1,2 and brill, Scophthalmus rhombus 3,4
FLO4652690 European plaice, Pleuronectes platessa 1,2 and brill, Scophthalmus rhombus 3,4. A turbot or bend of the right side, Platessa, of the left side, Plaid or rhombus of the left side

Background imageBrill Collection: Landscape with Venus and Adonis, First third of 17th cen.. Creator: Brill, Paul (1554-1626)

Landscape with Venus and Adonis, First third of 17th cen.. Creator: Brill, Paul (1554-1626)
Landscape with Venus and Adonis, First third of 17th. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Verviers

Background imageBrill Collection: Brill Windmill early 1900s

Brill Windmill early 1900s

Background imageBrill Collection: Brill or kite fish, Scophthalmus rhombus (Pleuronectes rhombus)

Brill or kite fish, Scophthalmus rhombus (Pleuronectes rhombus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby
FLO5004211 Brill or kite fish, Scophthalmus rhombus (Pleuronectes rhombus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare

Background imageBrill Collection: Brill Tavern, Somers Town

Brill Tavern, Somers Town
View of the Brill Tavern in Somers Town in 1780. This rural area was swept away during the expansion of London and the development of railway termini in the 19th century. Date: 1875

Background imageBrill Collection: Brill or kite fish, Scophthalmus rhombus

Brill or kite fish, Scophthalmus rhombus (Pleuronectes rhombus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare

Background imageBrill Collection: Brill or pearl, Scophthalmus rhombus

Brill or pearl, Scophthalmus rhombus (Pleuronectes rhombus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Background imageBrill Collection: The 'Brill, 'Somers Town, in 1780 (engraving)

The "Brill, "Somers Town, in 1780 (engraving)
3636953 The " Brill, " Somers Town, in 1780 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Brill, " Somers Town, in 1780)

Background imageBrill Collection: The Roman Station at Pancras, Caesars Camp, called the Brill (engraving)

The Roman Station at Pancras, Caesars Camp, called the Brill (engraving)
2807978 The Roman Station at Pancras, Caesars Camp, called the Brill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Roman Station at Pancras, Caesars Camp)

Background imageBrill Collection: The Whiff (Pleuronectus Punctatus) plate CLXXXIX from Ichthyologie

The Whiff (Pleuronectus Punctatus) plate CLXXXIX from Ichthyologie
STC200702 The Whiff (Pleuronectus Punctatus) plate CLXXXIX from Ichthyologie, ou histoire naturelle generale et particulare des poissons, by Marcus Elieser Bloch (1723-99)

Background imageBrill Collection: Seafood and fish dishes (colour litho)

Seafood and fish dishes (colour litho)
960334 Seafood and fish dishes (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seafood and fish dishes, Plate IV of Household Management.); © Look and Learn

Background imageBrill Collection: Decorative Print of Poissons by Demoulin, 1897 (colour lithograph)

Decorative Print of Poissons by Demoulin, 1897 (colour lithograph)
1201843 Decorative Print of Poissons by Demoulin, 1897 (colour lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBrill Collection: Different kinds of plaices (coloured engraving)

Different kinds of plaices (coloured engraving)
997525 Different kinds of plaices (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Background imageBrill Collection: Brill or pearl, Scophthalmus rhombus (Pleuronectes rhombus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Brill or pearl, Scophthalmus rhombus (Pleuronectes rhombus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614632 Brill or pearl, Scophthalmus rhombus (Pleuronectes rhombus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C

Background imageBrill Collection: Cornwall TR11 5 Map

Cornwall TR11 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cornwall TR11 5

Background imageBrill Collection: Aylesbury Vale HP18 9 Map

Aylesbury Vale HP18 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Aylesbury Vale HP18 9

Background imageBrill Collection: Annie Besant, British socialist and theosophist, 1926. Artist: Brill

Annie Besant, British socialist and theosophist, 1926. Artist: Brill
Annie Besant, British socialist and theosophist, 1926. An active campaigner for womens and workers rights, Annie Besant (nee Wood) was a powerful public speaker and a prolific writer

Background imageBrill Collection: George Bernard Shaw, Irish playwright, 1926. Artist: Brill

George Bernard Shaw, Irish playwright, 1926. Artist: Brill
George Bernard Shaw, Irish playwright, 1926. A print from the front cover of Lansburys Labour Weekly, 24th July 1926

Background imageBrill Collection: Diana and Callisto, 1620s. Artist: Brill, Paul (1554-1626)

Diana and Callisto, 1620s. Artist: Brill, Paul (1554-1626)
Diana and Callisto, 1620s. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageBrill Collection: Sigmund Freud, Stanley Hall, Carl Gustav Jung, Abraham A. Brill, Ernest Jones

Sigmund Freud, Stanley Hall, Carl Gustav Jung, Abraham A. Brill, Ernest Jones, Sandor Ferenczi in front of Clark University

Background imageBrill Collection: Drawings Prints Posters Advertisement Philadelphia

Drawings Prints Posters Advertisement Philadelphia
Drawings and Prints, Posters, Advertisement for Philadelphia Sunday Press: May 10, 1896, Artist, George Reiter Brill, American, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1867-1918 Florida, Brill, George Reiter, 1867

Background imageBrill Collection: Drawings Prints Poster Advertisement Philadelphia

Drawings Prints Poster Advertisement Philadelphia
Drawings and Prints, Poster, Advertisement for Philadelphia Sunday Press: June 2, 1895, Artist, George Reiter Brill, American, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1867-1918 Florida, Brill, George Reiter, 1867

Background imageBrill Collection: Brill Brothers, New York

Brill Brothers, New York
Building, Brill Bros. 283 Broadway. Brill Brothers clothing store at 283 Broadway, between Chambers and Reade Streets; Childs Restaurant visible next door, electric sign visible

Background imageBrill Collection: Brill Str Corner / 1960S

Brill Str Corner / 1960S
Two young men stroll around a corner of the square in the sunshine at Brill, Buckinghamshire Date: 1960s

Background imageBrill Collection: Scophthalmus rhombus, or Brill

Scophthalmus rhombus, or Brill, also known as Pearl, Kite, Lugalee and Lugaleef. Date: 1864

Background imageBrill Collection: Drawings Prints, Posters, Advertisement, Philadelphia, Sunday, Press, 10, 1896, Artist

Drawings Prints, Posters, Advertisement, Philadelphia, Sunday, Press, 10, 1896, Artist
Drawings and Prints, Posters, Advertisement for Philadelphia Sunday Press: May 10, 1896, Artist, George Reiter Brill, American, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1867-1918 Florida, Brill, George Reiter, 1867

Background imageBrill Collection: Drawings Prints, Poster, Advertisement, Philadelphia, Sunday, Press, 10, 1895, Artist

Drawings Prints, Poster, Advertisement, Philadelphia, Sunday, Press, 10, 1895, Artist
Drawings and Prints, Poster, Advertisement for Philadelphia Sunday Press: May 10, 1895, Artist, George Reiter Brill, American, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1867-1918 Florida, Brill, George Reiter, 1867

Background imageBrill Collection: Brill, Pleuronectes rhombus, British fishes, Donovan, E. (Edward), 1768-1837, (Author)

Brill, Pleuronectes rhombus, British fishes, Donovan, E. (Edward), 1768-1837, (Author)

Background imageBrill Collection: Brill Koopman, Jacob Laurensz. van der Vinne, Adriaen van Ostade, 1699

Brill Koopman, Jacob Laurensz. van der Vinne, Adriaen van Ostade, 1699

Background imageBrill Collection: Brill Seller and an old woman, Adriaen van Ostade, 1647 - 1652

Brill Seller and an old woman, Adriaen van Ostade, 1647 - 1652

Background imageBrill Collection: Seller of glasses and an old woman, Adriaen van Ostade, 1647 - 1652

Seller of glasses and an old woman, Adriaen van Ostade, 1647 - 1652

Background imageBrill Collection: Brill

Brill

Background imageBrill Collection: Picture No. 10900513

Picture No. 10900513
17th Century Windmill Date:

Background imageBrill Collection: Picture No. 10900506

Picture No. 10900506
Windmill - in winter snow Date:

Background imageBrill Collection: View of Forum, Rome, with ruins of temple of Castor and Pollux and the Basilica of Maximus

View of Forum, Rome, with ruins of temple of Castor and Pollux and the Basilica of Maximus. Shepherds, swineherds and cattle drovers and their beasts bring their flocks to the pool

Background imageBrill Collection: Close-up of brill

Close-up of brill

Background imageBrill Collection: Fresh Brill (Turbot) fillet

Fresh Brill (Turbot) fillet

Background imageBrill Collection: John Dory fish, side view

John Dory fish, side view

Background imageBrill Collection: BRILL, Paul (1554-1626). View of a Port. ca

BRILL, Paul (1554-1626). View of a Port. ca. 1607. Flemish art. Oil on canvas. ITALY. Rome. Borghese Gallery and Museum

Background imageBrill Collection: Landscape with a River

Landscape with a River. Flemish anonymous from the 17th century. Formerly attributed to Paul Brill. Flemish art. Oil on canvas

Background imageBrill Collection: Stream at Brill

Stream at Brill
Spring flowers decorate the banks of this little stream at Brill, Buckinghamshire, England. Date: 1920

Background imageBrill Collection: Brill - North Sea and Mediterranean coasts. Colour matches the sea bed

Brill - North Sea and Mediterranean coasts. Colour matches the sea bed and the fish also allows sand to settle on it as
PM-10335 Brill - Colour matches the sea bed and the fish also allows sand to settle on it as camouflage North Sea and Mediterranean coasts Scophthalmus rhombus Pat Morris Please note that prints are



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"Remembering Brill: A Captivating Journey Through Time" Step back in time to the fateful day of November 22, 1963, as we witness a poignant moment captured by Victor Hugo King's lens. The charismatic 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and his elegant wife Jacqueline ride through Dallas, Texas alongside Governor John Connally and his beloved wife Nellie. Little did they know that tragedy would strike shortly after this photograph was taken. Shifting our gaze across continents, we find ourselves in Buckinghamshire, England at the majestic Brill Windmill. Transported to the early 1900s through vintage snapshots, we marvel at its timeless beauty standing tall against the sky. Immersed in history once more, we explore The Village nestled within Aylesbury Thame. Traveling further back into the past with images from the 1900s, we are transported to an era where simplicity reigned supreme and life moved at a gentler pace. Our journey takes us beyond county borders as we encounter another enchanting Brill Windmill located in Oxfordshire. Its presence serves as a reminder of how windmills have stood as silent witnesses to centuries gone by. Diving beneath tranquil waters now reveals yet another facet of "brill. " Behold Scophthalmus rhombus or what is commonly known as brill or kite fish. James Sowerby's hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases its exquisite form found within The British Miscellany - a testament to nature's artistic wonders. Venturing into Somers Town brings us face-to-face with history once again at Brill Tavern. This establishment has witnessed countless tales unfold within its walls throughout generations – stories that echo whispers from long ago. Returning our focus underwater unveils Scophthalmus rhombus once more – this time highlighting its alternate name "pearl. " Its delicate features remind us of nature's ability to create hidden treasures beneath the waves.