Dray Collection

A pair of working Shire Horses & Farmer
A pair of working Shire Horses, Farmer and Collie dog. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Shire Horses pull the plough
A team of two white shire horses pull a light plough across a field of recently cut corn. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Horse-drawn harvester
Two shire horses pull a farmer sitting asride an basic harvesting machine. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

A team of working horses at work in the fields ploughing. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith Date: circa 1980

Shire horse pulling a hay wagon
A heavy working horse pulls a high hay wagon along a country lane. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Horse-drawn cart for Trumans Brewery in Ashford, Kent
Delightful horse-drawn cart for Trumans Brewery in Ashford, Kent. Trumans Brewery (founded in 1666) of Brick Lane in the Spitalfields area of London eventually closed in 1989. Date: circa 1910s

Shire horses and dray at Lands End, Cornwall
Shire horses and a dray at Lands End, Cornwall

Oktoberfest at Munich, Germany
Scene at the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, with horses pulling a decorated dray past the tower of the Lowenbrau Brewery

The Green Man Pub - Putney Heath - operated by Youngs Brewery (Young & Co.s Pale Ales) - unchanged to this day. Date: 1905

The last shunting horse at Paddington, 1925
An image of the last shunting horse at Paddington station, London, taken in 1925. This dray horse is preparing to pull open GWR goods wagon no.86459 in the yard

Tetley shire horses, Roundhay Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. Artist: Michael Walters
Tetley shire horses, Roundhay Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. The world famous shire horses gave service to the company for 184 years

Paddington Mint Stables, Yard and Offices, c. 1920s
A view of Paddington Mint Stables with the yard and offices, c.1920s. The image shows a busy scene at Paddington station with a mixture of empty and heavily laden horse drawn carts

Horse Drawn Delivery Wagon at Paddington Mint Stables, c. 1910
An image of a horse drawn delivery wagon at Paddington Mint Stables, c.1910. A team of four dray horses are preparing to pull the GWR cart and deliver a range of goods carried in barrels and bundles

Royal Fusiliers marching in Peckham, SE London, WW1
Men of the 4/1st City of London Regiment, Royal Fusiliers, seen here marching along a road in Peckham Rye, SE London, in the autumn of 1915. At the front on the left is Albert Auerbach (1894-1918)

Great Northern Depot, Viborg, South Dakota, USA
Great Northern Railroad Depot, Viborg, South Dakota, USA, with a train in the station and people on the platform. Date: 1911

Oasthouses at Whitbreads Hop Gardens, Paddock Wood, Kent. Date: circa 1930s

Farmers walk and lead a team of working horses across a harvested cornfield. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Pickfords Dray 1862
A dray belonging to Pickfords company delivers the goods

Tetley shire horses and dray, Joshua Tetley Brewery, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1966. The world famous shire horses gave service to the company for 184 years

Red Dunes, Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Safari jeep, Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Camel in the Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Camel in the Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Wildlife camel in the Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Camel in the Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Sunset at Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Red Sand Dunes, Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Red sand dune, Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Beduin Camp, Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Wadi Rum Desert at sunset, Jordan

Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Camel portrait, Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Camel portrait, Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Young baby camel in the Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Camel in the Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Camel in the Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Panoramic landscape view of Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Palace, Liege, 1850. Artist: R Brice
Palace, Liege, 1850. After George Shepherd (1784?1862). From The Continental Tourist, Belgium and Nassau (and Pictorial Companion). [Parry and Co, London, 1850]

Workers celebration JLP01_08_085062
WESTWAY FLYOVER, A40, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON. A crowd of workers celebrating the opening of the Westway Flyover

Brewery Dray early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Brewers dray Date: circa 1900s

Dublin Guinness Brewery early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Advert, Georges Bristol Beers, with draft or dray horse

Advert, William Dray and Co, Reaping Machine
Advert, William Dray and Co, Upper Thames Street, London, Patent Reaping Machine Date: 1856

Horse-drawn brewer's dray, Whitehall, London
Horse-drawn dray belonging to the Whitbread brewery, Whitehall, London, 28 December 1973. Date: 1973

A Mill Boiler Being Transported up Hill on a Dray, 1837-1901 (oil on canvas)
1128256 A Mill Boiler Being Transported up Hill on a Dray, 1837-1901 (oil on canvas) by British School, (19th century); 72x108 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire

Theatre de la Renaissance and Boulevard St Martin, Paris (b / w photo)
2776675 Theatre de la Renaissance and Boulevard St Martin, Paris (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theatre de la Renaissance and Boulevard St Martin)

c. 1930s - dray horses in London with nosebags
c.1930s - dray horses in London with nosebags

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"Preserving Tradition: The Mighty Dray and the Timeless Bond between Shire Horses and Farmers" In a world where technology reigns supreme, there is something truly captivating about witnessing a pair of working Shire Horses alongside a dedicated farmer. These magnificent creatures embody strength, grace, and an unwavering spirit that harks back to simpler times. As the sun rises over vast fields, the Shire Horses effortlessly pull the plough through rich soil, their synchronized movements painting a picture of harmony between man and beast. With each step they take, they honor centuries-old traditions passed down from generation to generation. From dawn till dusk, these gentle giants tirelessly labor on various tasks. Whether it be pulling a hay wagon brimming with golden bales or maneuvering a horse-drawn harvester through endless crops - their dedication knows no bounds. Their presence evokes nostalgia for an era when horsepower was literal rather than metaphorical. One can witness this timeless spectacle at Lands End in Cornwall or immerse themselves in the vibrant festivities of Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. Here, amidst joyous celebrations and clinking beer steins, majestic Shire horses proudly parade through streets as symbols of heritage and pride. History whispers tales of valor too; during World War I in Peckham's SE London district, Royal Fusiliers marched alongside these noble creatures as they forged ahead into battlefields. The bond formed between soldier and horse transcended words - it was one built on trust and reliance during tumultuous times. Yet even progress cannot erase all remnants of our equine companions' invaluable contributions. In 1925 at Paddington Station's bustling hubbub stood the last shunting horse - symbolizing an end to an era marked by hoofbeats echoing through its platforms. Memories lingered within Paddington Mint Stables' yard and offices from decades past when horse-drawn delivery wagons were commonplace sights, weaving through the city's bustling streets.