Grays Collection

The Great Docks Strike of 1912 - Scene at Grays, Essex
The Great Docks (Docker s) Strike of 1912 - Scene at a Demonstration at Grays, Essex

Photograph of Railway Hotel, Grays, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1928

Richard Sibbes
RICHARD SIBBES puritan churchman, master of St Catherines Hall, Cambridge, and preacher at Grays Inn. Date: 1577 - 1635

Scots Grays Regiment on parade, Victorian period Date: circa late 19th century

Peonies
EMELIEmaria

Page 6, showing sections of shutters, from the Francis & Co. Trade Catalogue, 1882 (litho)
BL3478471 Page 6, showing sections of shutters, from the Francis & Co. Trade Catalogue, 1882 (litho) by English School, (19th century); British Library, London, UK; From the British Library archive

Beachcomber
Alpenglow Workshop

Photograph of Queens Hotel, Grays, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1929

Thurrock RM17 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Thurrock RM17 6

Weymouth and Portland DT4 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Weymouth and Portland DT4 9

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Susan Smereka

Grays Inn, London

Royal Navy Training Ship HMS Shaftesbury at Grays, River Thames

Training Ship Shaftsbury off Grays Victorian period

Shaftesbury Training Ship moored off Grays Date: 19th century

Victorian magic lantern slide of HMS Shaftesbury Training Ship off Grays Date: 19th century

Grays

Grays early 1900s

An Exmouth boy, Training Ship Exmouth, early 1900s

Wireless training, Training Ship Exmouth, early 1900s

Going ashore, Training Ship Exmouth, early 1900s

Divisions at meals, Training Ship Exmouth, early 1900s

Boys drilling on deck, Training Ship Exmouth, early 1900s

Thomson House, home to the Times and Sunday Times newspapers until its demolition in 1969 Date: 1960s

County Map of Essex, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

The New Training-Ship Shaftesbury, stationed at Grays, Essex (engraving)
1621718 The New Training-Ship Shaftesbury, stationed at Grays, Essex (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Training-Ship Shaftesbury)

Three smart representations of current Parisian fashions, 1925. On the left Jane Regnys simple country frock of Rodiers new striped Zibli Kasha in blues and grays

Photograph of White Hart PH, Grays (Old), Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of White Hart PH, Grays (New), Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Theobald Arms, Grays, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1929

Photograph of Rising Sun PH, Grays, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1928

Photograph of Half Moon PH, Grays, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1928

Photograph of Castle PH, Grays, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1928

Photograph of Bull Inn, Grays, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1928

Apothecaries Company
The Lambeth Drug Mill stood in Grays Walk, roughly where the Ethelred Street estate now lies, to the north of Black Prince Road

Black Bull Inn
The old Black Bull Inn in Grays Inn Lane with its galleried yard. Date: 1875

London Stone in Cannon Street, London
London Stone in Cannon Street, supposed to be the milestone or Milliarium of the Romans

America - Washington Travels To Inauguration At New York
An east view of Grays Ferry, near Philadelphia with the triumphal arches erected for the reception of General Washington Date: 20 April 1789

Metropolitan railway and Fleet Ditch 1862
Engraving from the foot of Frederick Street, Grays Inn Road, at its junction with Bagnigge Wells Road. of a portion of the works in progress for this vast undertaking. 1862

Whale captured in the Thames, at Grays, Essex (engraving)
1096500 Whale captured in the Thames, at Grays, Essex (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whale captured in the Thames, at Grays, Essex)

Grays Ferry Chemical Works, Grays Ferrry Rd. (north side
2630766 Grays Ferry Chemical Works, Grays Ferrry Rd. (north side) between Thirty-fourth St. and Thirty-sixth St

Grays (engraving)
6006139 Grays (engraving) by Gyfford, Edward (1772-1834) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grays)

Sketches on the Lower Thames (engraving)
1622262 Sketches on the Lower Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches on the Lower Thames)

The South Essex Water-Works, testing the One-Inch Jet at the Engine-House
1588391 The South Essex Water-Works, testing the One-Inch Jet at the Engine-House, Grays (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The South Essex Water-Works)

Young girls at a Ragged school in Grays Yard, James Street in Oxford Street, London. Making new patent toy-work for an exhibition at the mansion of Earl of Shaftesbury in Grosvenor Square

A cement factory at Grays, Essex, England, seen from the River Thames at high tide in the evening. Date: 1950s

Advert for Grays Inn Pianoforte Manufactory 1851
Advertisement of Grays Inn Pianoforte Manufactory, C.Cadby patent grand and cottage pianoforte maker. Showing the front of the shop and product. Date: 1851

Grays Inn
Engraving depicting the Hall of Grays Inn

Old Houses in Holborn
Engraving depicting old properties in Holborn, opposite Grays Inn Road

The Times Printing House Square
Printing House Square was a London court in the City of London, so called from the former office of the Kings Printer which occupied the site

Thurrock RM17 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Thurrock RM17 5

Photograph of Bricklayers Arms, Grays, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1929

Grays Anatomy - carotid artery
Two pages from the second edition of Grays Anatomy dealing with the common carotid artery. With hand-coloured illustration showing the blood vessels of the neck

Windsor Station, 1948
A view showing a pair of GWR company dray horses stood outside Queen Victorias royal waiting room at Windsor Station, Berkshire in 1948

Photograph of Anchor & Hope PH, Grays, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Main Street, Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1908

Orsett Show, Orsett, Essex
Orsett Show, Orsett, near Grays, Essex, England. Howards Dairies Ltd Horse & Delivery Cart Date: 1950s

Fishing Boats In A Harbour; Westport, Washington, United States Of America

Dusk, Iconic Island, Lake Superior, On

Early Winter Snow Greys The Trees, Reflection In Lake, Alta Lake, Whistler, B. C
Early Winter Snow Greys The Trees, Reflection In Lake, Alta Lake, Whistler, B.C

Stand Of Poplar Trees Next To The Highway 1, Banff National Park, Alberta, B. C
Stand Of Poplar Trees Next To The Highway 1, Banff National Park, Alberta, B.C

Grays Harbor Lighthouse, One Of The Tallest On The West Coast Of North America; Westport, Washington, United States Of America

Song Sparrow (Melospiza Melodia) Perches On A Plant; Hoquiam, Washington, United States Of America

Cormorants Fly Above Driftwood, Grey Sky, Galiano Island, Bc

Whale captured in the Thames, Grays, Essex, 19th century

Martha Saunders (104+)
MARTHA SAUNDERS Resident of Magpie Alley, Grays inn Road, London who was 104 years old when this fine mezzotint was made. Date: 1671 - 1775+

Salvelinus grayi, or Grays Char, of the Salmonidae family. Date: 1865

TS Shaftesbury - Sail making
Boys on deck making sails aboard the training ship Shaftesbury, moored off Grays, Essex. Date: circa 1903

TS Shaftesbury
The training ship Shaftesbury moored off Grays, Essex. Date: early 1900s

Orsett Road, Grays, Thurrock, England
Orsett Road, Grays, Thurrock, Greater London, England. Date: 1923

GPO Sorting Office, Mount Pleasant, London
GPO Sorting Office, Mount Pleasant, Farringdon, near Grays Inn, County of London, England. Date: 1903

London Grays Inn
The gardens of Grays Inn in the 18th century. Date: 1770

Essex Cement Factory
Industrial England - the towers of a cement factory in Grays, Essex. Date: 1950s

The Prospect of Grays Inn, 1720 (engraving)
XJF394244 The Prospect of Grays Inn, 1720 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Picture No. 10741132
England - Aerial view, The River Thames Estuary looking east from Grays, Kent Date:

Grays Stream Frog (Strongylopus grayii) adult, sitting on rocks, South Africa, February

Destruction of the Goliath Training Ship, Off Grays, Essex, by Fire, 1876, Uk, Britain
DESTRUCTION OF THE GOLIATH TRAINING SHIP, OFF GRAYS, ESSEX, BY FIRE, 1876, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Leaf insect C016 / 2235
Leaf insect. Views of the upperside (left) and underside (right) of a Grays leaf insect (Phyllium bioculatum). This leaf insect is native to west Malaysia

Leaf insect C016 / 2234
Leaf insect. View of the underside of a Grays leaf insect (Phyllium bioculatum). This leaf insect is native to west Malaysia. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

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EDITORS COMMENTS

"Exploring the Grays: A Journey Through History and Maritime Adventures" Step into the world of "grays, " where history comes alive through captivating stories and mesmerizing photographs. From Richard Sibbes' profound teachings to the bustling Railway Hotel in Grays, Essex, this caption takes you on a fascinating journey. Grays Inn in London beckons with its timeless charm, inviting you to discover its secrets. Imagine the Royal Navy Training Ship HMS Shaftesbury majestically moored off Grays, offering young sailors an opportunity for growth and adventure during the Victorian period. A magical Victorian magic lantern slide captures the essence of life aboard HMS Shaftesbury. Transport yourself back to early 1900s Grays as we delve into its vibrant past. The town thrived with activity, witnessed by a captivating photograph that showcases its allure during this era. Meanwhile, Training Ship Exmouth stands proud as an Exmouth boy undergoes training amidst maritime wonders. Wireless training on board Training Ship Exmouth unveils technological advancements ahead of their time – a testament to human ingenuity and progress. As these young sailors go ashore after days at sea, one can only imagine their excitement and anticipation for new experiences awaiting them on land. Divisions at meals aboard Training Ship Exmouth bring together comrades who form lifelong bonds while sharing hearty meals amidst laughter and camaraderie. These moments encapsulate not just nourishment but also unity among those who call this ship their second home. Intriguing glimpses into "grays" reveal a tapestry woven from historical figures like Richard Sibbes, iconic landmarks such as Railway Hotel in Essex or Gray's Inn in London, naval adventures aboard HMS Shaftesbury or Training Ship Exmouth – each contributing threads that shape our understanding of this remarkable place throughout time.