Drayman Collection

Drayman and their horses from the Scottish and Newcastle Breweries doing their deliveries in 1977

Tetley shire horses, Roundhay Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. Artist: Michael Walters
Tetley shire horses, Roundhay Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968

Whitbreads Shirehorses in St. Thomass Street leading horses hengist and Horsa with Gilbert and Sullivan behind in 1973

A Brewers Drayman
A brewers drayman, London Date: 1827

Dray horses, Watney's Brewery, early 1900s Date: early 1900s

Photograph of Jolly Drayman PH, Gravesend, Kent. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Rear view of Pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1929

Draymen and their horses from the Vaux Brewery in Sunderland in 1964

The oldest driver of a team of dray horses for a Sunderland Brewery, is Mr. Frank Wright, who is an expert at controlling the powerfull horses in 1964

Barn Tavern, Highbury, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
XJF359040 Barn Tavern, Highbury, c.1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Dray horse, Guinness Brewery, Dublin, Ireland (b / w photo)
6029987 Dray horse, Guinness Brewery, Dublin, Ireland (b/w photo) by Irish Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dray horse, Guinness Brewery, Dublin)

Two fine dray horses driven by Mr. James Peach in 1964

A horse tanker leaves Vaux Brewery, Sunderland on deliveries in 1979

Driver John Lawless is dwarfed by the leading shirehorses Hengist and Horsa, Whitbreads Shirehorses in 1973

A wagon from the Vaux Brewery being led by two Persherons in 1986

Thomas Greenlay with the Vaux Breweries Gelderlanders in 1986

Draymen Jim Evans (Batman) and Eric Wilson (Robin) deliver beer at Easington in 1977

The harness room at the Vaux Brewery in 1986

Lowering casks into cellar 1900
Lowering casks into publicans cellar in London. Date: 1900

House of the Man of Ross, 1898. Creator: Unknown
House of the " Man of Ross", 1898

Brewers Dray, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Brewers Dray, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

St. Katherines Dock, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
St. Katherines Dock, 1872

The New Inn, Gloucester, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The New Inn, Gloucester, 1936. The New Inn public house, hotel and restaurant, timber framed medieval courtyard, Grade I listed

The Flying Horse, Nottingham, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Flying Horse, Nottingham, 1936. The Flying Horse Inn, former public house established around 1483, Grade II listed building. From " Old Inns - A Series of 40", 1936. [W. D. & H. O

Two ale brewers draymen carrying a barrel between them, c1830

Draymen from Tetley & Walker, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1969. Artist: Michael Walters
Draymen from Tetley & Walker, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1969. Draymen unloading beer barrels during a delivery to a pub

Tetley shire horses and dray in front of Micklegate Bar, York, North Yorkshire, 1969

Tetley shire horses outside York Minster, North Yorkshire, 1969. Artist: Michael Walters
Tetley shire horses outside York Minster, North Yorkshire, 1969

Tetley shire horses in the Shambles, York, North Yorkshire, 1969. Artist: Michael Walters
Tetley shire horses in the Shambles, York, North Yorkshire, 1969

Jennings dray, Georgian festival, Cockermouth, Cumbria. Founded in Lorton in 1828 Jennings was Cumbrias largest brewery

St Martin s-in-the-Fields, 1888, (c1915). Artist: William Logsdail
St Martin s-in-the-Fields, 1888, (c1915). Held at Tate Britain, London. From Famous Pictures of the World, c1900

L Abside, c1841-1868 (1924). Artist: Charles Meryon
L Abside, c1841-1868 (1924). A print from A History of French Etching from the 16th Century to the Present Day, by F L Leipnik, John Lane the Bodley Head Limited, London, 1924

Municipal Offices, Liverpool, 10 February 1875

Brunswick Chapel, Moss Street, Liverpool, 1829. Artist: R Winkles
Brunswick Chapel, Moss Street, Liverpool, 1829. To the Wesleyan Methodists this plate is respectfully inscribed

The Brewers Drayman, 19th century

Barclay Perkins Brewery
The Anchor Brewery in Southwark taken over by Barclay Perkins and Co in 1781. By 1815 it was the most productive brewery in the world with 330, 000 barrels a year but was burned down in 1832. C.1820

Lady Mayoress of London selling roses, 1912
Photograph showing the Lady Mayoress of London selling a wild rose to a drayman on Alexandra Rose Day, 1912

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A drayman, also known as a brewers drayman, was an essential figure in the brewing industry. This photograph of the Jolly Drayman PH in Gravesend, Kent captures the essence of their work. With a strong and sturdy build, these men were responsible for transporting heavy crates of beer from breweries to pubs across towns and cities. In this image, we see a drayman carefully lowering a crate of beer into a pub cellar in Eccles. The strength and precision required for such tasks were remarkable. These hardworking individuals formed an integral part of the brewing process, ensuring that barrels reached their destinations safely. The bond between draymen and their horses was undeniable. In 1964, at Vaux Brewery in Sunderland, we witness this unique partnership as they worked together to transport goods efficiently. The reliance on these majestic creatures is evident throughout history. Captured in black and white photography is the Barn Tavern in Highbury around 1900. A bustling scene unfolds before our eyes as multiple carts line up outside the establishment. Each cart represents countless hours of labor by dedicated draymen who tirelessly delivered kegs to quench patrons' thirsts. One cannot discuss draymen without mentioning Guinness Brewery in Dublin, Ireland - an iconic institution renowned worldwide for its stout beer production. Here we see a magnificent dray horse pulling along barrels with grace and power; it symbolizes both tradition and craftsmanship. An enchanting colored engraving showcases a proud drayman going about his duties diligently while adorned with traditional attire - perhaps representing his affiliation with specific breweries or guilds. Various carts depicted through engravings highlight the diversity within this profession; each design tailored to meet specific brewery requirements or regional preferences. Illustrations from "Costume of Great Britain" published by William Miller depict brewers dressed impeccably while performing their duties with utmost professionalism - showcasing not only physical strength but also elegance befitting their trade.