Cray Collection

Robert Cray, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Robert Cray Band, Sage Theatre, Gateshead International Jazz Festival, 15 July 2008

European spiny lobster, Palinurus elephas
6338188 European spiny lobster, Palinurus elephas by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: European spiny lobster, Palinurus elephas. Aliusta comune)

Cray (Furnishing Fabric), England, 1884. Creator: William Morris
Cray (Furnishing Fabric), England, 1884

Photograph of Seven Stars PH, Foots Cray, Greater London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Rising Sun PH, St Mary Cray, Greater London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Old Star PH, St Mary Cray, Greater London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Crayfish PH, St Pauls Cray, Greater London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Carrier crab and dorripd crab
Carrier crab or porter crab, Homola barbata 1, and dorripd crab, Medorippe lanata 2. Omola fronte-spinosa, Dorippe lanosa

Foots Cray (Footscray), South East London, England - named after Godwin Fot, a local Saxon landowner recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, and from the River Cray that passes through the village

River Fishes (coloured engraving)
5202616 River Fishes (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: River Fishes)

Crayfishing, from A Home series, c. 1895 (w / c on paper)
3086649 Crayfishing, from A Home series, c.1895 (w/c on paper) by Larsson, Carl (1853-1919); 32x43 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright

Craven BD23 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Craven BD23 5

Cray, Wharfedale, Yorkshire Dales, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Robert Cray, 2014. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Robert Cray Blues Band, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2014

Robert Cray, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Robert Cray Blues Band, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2017

Cinderella Flyer for the Grand Theatre in Derby
Cinderella. The entire front page of a four page flyer for the Grand Theatre in Derby, Christmas 1937. " Oswald Cray presents the most glorious pantomime ever staged in Derby"

North Cray Cottage, Kent, a charming example of a small country house Date: circa 1830

The Church, St Pauls Cray, London
The Church, St Pauls Cray, Orpington, near Bromley, County of London, England. Date: 1910s

London House, Great Wakering, Essex
London House, Great Wakering, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England. Showing A Cray - General Stores Date: 1910s

High Street, St Mary Cray, Kent
High Street, St Mary Cray, Orpington, near Bromley, Kent, England. Showing Crays Brewery Horse & Cart Date: 1903

North Cray Roadside milestone - Black and white lantern slide. North Cray Milestone on grass verge. Showing 4 miles to Farningham and 1 mile to Foots Cray.. Part of Box 399. Boswell Collection

May-Day Festivities: Plaiting the May-Pole at St. Mary Cray, Uk

May-Day Festivities: a Pastoral Dance at St. Mary Cray, Uk, 1892 Engraving

FESTIVITIES AT ST. MARY CRAY, KENT, engraving 1890, UK, U. K. Britain, British, Europe
FESTIVITIES AT ST. MARY CRAY, KENT, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Picture No. 10764732
Craypots - Apollo Bay ( ) Date:

May-day Festivities: A Pastoral Dance At St. Mary Cray, UK, 1892 Engraving

FESTIVITIES AT ST. MARY CRAY, KENT, engraving 1890, UK, U. K. Britain, British, Europe
FESTIVITIES AT ST. MARY CRAY, KENT, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Fight between a knight and a cray. Catalan school. 15th c. Panelled ceiling. Wood. Gothic art. Painting. SPAIN. Vic. Vic Episcopal Museum

Detail of crayfish with head and claws. Smaland region. Sweden, Europe

Big heap of traditional Swedish crayfish and dill on a plate against a nature background. Smaland region. Sweden, Europe

Silhouette of Lady Dufferin and family
A delightful silhouette showing the Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava with her daughters, the Ladies Caroline and Perdita Blackwood, and Puffin, the Pekingese

Foots Cray Place
The ornate grounds of Foots Cray Place, Kent, the seat of lord Bexley

May Day Procession at St. Mary Cray, Kent, 1891
Illustration showing a number of the participants in the May Day Procession at St. Mary Cray, Kent, 1891. These figures are mostly dressed in medieval garb

Margaret Morris dancers
The Margaret Morris dancers giving a selection from their repertoire at Foots Cray Place, the Kent seat of Lord and Lady Waring

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"Cray: A Multifaceted Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the world of "cray" as we explore its various forms and influences. From the soulful blues of Robert Cray to the intricate artwork by Alan John Ainsworth, this caption takes you on a captivating journey. In 2008, renowned artist Alan John Ainsworth captured the essence of Robert Cray, a legendary musician whose bluesy tunes have touched hearts worldwide. The painting beautifully portrays Cray's passion and talent that has made him an icon in the music industry. But "cray" doesn't stop at music; it extends to nature too. The European spiny lobster, Palinurus elephas, is another embodiment of this intriguing term. With its striking appearance and fascinating behavior, this creature adds a touch of mystery to our exploration. Delving further into history, we discover "Cray, " a remarkable furnishing fabric created by William Morris in England back in 1884. This exquisite design showcases Morris' artistic prowess and his ability to transform everyday objects into works of art. Moving on from fabrics to architecture, we find ourselves captivated by photographs capturing iconic pubs like Seven Stars PH in Foots Cray or Rising Sun PH in St Mary Cray. These establishments hold stories within their walls—places where communities gather for laughter and camaraderie. And what better way to celebrate community than through food? Enter the crayfish—a delicacy enjoyed at places like Old Star PH in St Mary Cray or Crayfish PH in St Pauls Cray. These culinary delights bring people together over shared meals and create memories that last a lifetime. As we continue our journey through different aspects of "cray, " we encounter carrier crabs and dorripd crabs—the marine creatures that remind us of nature's incredible diversity beneath the waves. Our exploration wouldn't be complete without mentioning Foots Cray (Footscray), a charming neighborhood in South East London.