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Greaves Collection

"Unveiling the Rich History of Greaves: From Ashford to Wembley, Knights to Auctioneers" Step back in time to the early 1900s

Background imageGreaves Collection: Sir John d'Aubernoun or d'Abernon, 1330. He wears a bassinet helmet, tunic under a hauberk

Sir John d'Aubernoun or d'Abernon, 1330. He wears a bassinet helmet, tunic under a hauberk, gamboised armour
FLO4678175 Sir John d'Aubernoun or d'Abernon, 1330. He wears a bassinet helmet, tunic under a hauberk, gamboised armour, studded pourpoint and cyclas, plate greaves and demi-brassarts

Background imageGreaves Collection: Aylmer of Valencia, Second Earl of Pembroke (1275-1324). Mounted knight in plate armour with

Aylmer of Valencia, Second Earl of Pembroke (1275-1324). Mounted knight in plate armour with armorial surcoat
FLO4678370 Aylmer of Valencia, Second Earl of Pembroke (1275-1324). Mounted knight in plate armour with armorial surcoat, iron chapel and greaves, lance, shield and sword

Background imageGreaves Collection: Ashford Greaves Lane early 1900s

Ashford Greaves Lane early 1900s

Background imageGreaves Collection: Greaves Lane, Ashford early 1900's

Greaves Lane, Ashford early 1900's

Background imageGreaves Collection: Miss Alice Greaves (Tinnie)

Miss Alice Greaves (Tinnie)
A portrait painting of Alice Fay Greaves, also named Tinnie, who was the little sister of the artist, Walter Greaves, whose work was largely influenced by Whistler. Date: circa 1919

Background imageGreaves Collection: Tassilo III (c)

Tassilo III (c)
6338922 Tassilo III (c by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Tassilo III (c.741~796), Duke of Bavaria from 748 to 788, last of the house of the Agilolfings

Background imageGreaves Collection: Damien Greaves

Damien Greaves 110 Metre Hurdles European Cup Gateshead Stadium, Gateshead, England 16 July 2000 Date: 16 July 2000

Background imageGreaves Collection: Pomfret

Pomfret Ridden By Alex Greaves Doncaster Lincoln Meeting Doncaster, Doncaster Racecourse 26 March 2004 Date: 26 March 2004

Background imageGreaves Collection: Portuguese

Portuguese Ridden By Alex Greaves 12 June 1996 Date: 12 June 1996

Background imageGreaves Collection: Alex Greaves

Alex Greaves Jockey 30 March 1994 Date: 30 March 1994

Background imageGreaves Collection: Ritual Objects, from a Set of Initiation Cards (Tsakali), 14th / 15th century

Ritual Objects, from a Set of Initiation Cards (Tsakali), 14th / 15th century
Ritual Objects, from a Set of Initiation Cards (Tsakali), 14th/15th century

Background imageGreaves Collection: Greek shields, spears, sword, scabbard and greaves (engraving)

Greek shields, spears, sword, scabbard and greaves (engraving)
5200864 Greek shields, spears, sword, scabbard and greaves (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greek shields, spears, sword, scabbard and greaves)

Background imageGreaves Collection: Greek shield viewed inside, helmet, greaves, sword, bow, quiver and two heralds staffs

Greek shield viewed inside, helmet, greaves, sword, bow, quiver and two heralds staffs, or sceptres (engraving)
5200820 Greek shield viewed inside, helmet, greaves, sword, bow, quiver and two heralds staffs, or sceptres (engraving) by English School

Background imageGreaves Collection: Funerary stela of the Hoplite Aristion, from Velanideza, Attica, c. 510 BC (marble)

Funerary stela of the Hoplite Aristion, from Velanideza, Attica, c. 510 BC (marble)
XIR245702 Funerary stela of the Hoplite Aristion, from Velanideza, Attica, c.510 BC (marble) by Aristokles, (fl.530-500 BC); height: 240 cm; National Archaeological Museum, Athens

Background imageGreaves Collection: Emperor Antoninus Pius (AD 86-161) (marble) (b / w photo)

Emperor Antoninus Pius (AD 86-161) (marble) (b / w photo)
ALI235994 Emperor Antoninus Pius (AD 86-161) (marble) (b/w photo) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Background imageGreaves Collection: Santos Ninos Justo y Pastor (oil on canvas)

Santos Ninos Justo y Pastor (oil on canvas)
MAE176948 Santos Ninos Justo y Pastor (oil on canvas) by Sanchez Coello, Alonso (c.1531-88); Monasterio del Escorial, Madrid, Spain; ePaul Maeyaert; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageGreaves Collection: Equestrian statue of Philippe VI de Valois

Equestrian statue of Philippe VI de Valois, king of France, 1328-1350. In suit of chainmail armour with plate greaves, ailettes, shoes and helmet

Background imageGreaves Collection: James McNeill Whistler in the Cremorne Gardens, Chelsea

James McNeill Whistler in the Cremorne Gardens, Chelsea
657987 James McNeill Whistler in the Cremorne Gardens, Chelsea, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Greaves

Background imageGreaves Collection: Greaves (engraving)

Greaves (engraving)
3634572 Greaves (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greaves. Greaves, or armour for the front of the legs)

Background imageGreaves Collection: James II (1633-1701) c. 1685 (bronze)

James II (1633-1701) c. 1685 (bronze)
XYC242502 James II (1633-1701) c.1685 (bronze) by Gibbons, Grinling (1648-1721) (attr.to); 50.5x25.4x21.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Background imageGreaves Collection: Jason and Medea, 1907 (oil on canvas)

Jason and Medea, 1907 (oil on canvas)
Ma198087 Jason and Medea, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); 131.4x105.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Background imageGreaves Collection: Statue of Louis XIV (1638-1715) (bronze)

Statue of Louis XIV (1638-1715) (bronze)
XIR169996 Statue of Louis XIV (1638-1715) (bronze) by Coysevox, Antoine (1640-1720); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageGreaves Collection: Samnite warrior statuette (b / w photo)

Samnite warrior statuette (b / w photo)
ALI218388 Samnite warrior statuette (b/w photo) by Roman, (3rd century BC); Louvre, Paris, France; Alinari

Background imageGreaves Collection: King Arthur, 1903 (oil on canvas)

King Arthur, 1903 (oil on canvas)
CW159046 King Arthur, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Butler, Charles Ernest (1864-c.1918); 123.2x73.7 cm; Private Collection; eChristopher Wood Gallery, London, UK; British, out of copyright

Background imageGreaves Collection: Detail of Uriah the Hittite being armed from Assembling the Riders

Detail of Uriah the Hittite being armed from Assembling the Riders
XIR182422 Detail of Uriah the Hittite being armed from Assembling the Riders, from the tapestry of David and Bathsheba, c.1510-15 (tapestry) (see also 98092) by Flemish School

Background imageGreaves Collection: Effigy of Philippe de Chabot (1480-1543) Admiral of France, c. 1570 (marble)

Effigy of Philippe de Chabot (1480-1543) Admiral of France, c. 1570 (marble)
XIR179342 Effigy of Philippe de Chabot (1480-1543) Admiral of France, c.1570 (marble) by Bontemps, Pierre (1505-68); Louvre, Paris

Background imageGreaves Collection: Great Exhibition of 1851 (engraving)

Great Exhibition of 1851 (engraving)
1102198 Great Exhibition of 1851 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Exhibition of 1851)

Background imageGreaves Collection: Statue of Louis XIV (1638-1715), cour d honneur of Hotel Carnavalet, c

Statue of Louis XIV (1638-1715), cour d honneur of Hotel Carnavalet, c
XIR346020 Statue of Louis XIV (1638-1715), cour d honneur of Hotel Carnavalet, c.1687-89 (bronze) (b/w photo) by Coysevox, Antoine (1640-1720); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageGreaves Collection: Ancient Warriors (oil on canvas)

Ancient Warriors (oil on canvas)
XIR177218 Ancient Warriors (oil on canvas) by Rochegrosse, Georges Marie (1859-1938); 172x298 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nimes, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageGreaves Collection: Duke Street, Chelsea, London, 1873. Artist: Walter Greaves

Duke Street, Chelsea, London, 1873. Artist: Walter Greaves
Duke Street, Chelsea, London, 1873

Background imageGreaves Collection: View of the Adam and Eve Inn, Chelsea, London, c1900

View of the Adam and Eve Inn, Chelsea, London, c1900

Background imageGreaves Collection: The Pool of London, c1866-1899. Artist: Walter Greaves

The Pool of London, c1866-1899. Artist: Walter Greaves
The Pool of London, c1866-1899. Ships on calm waters

Background imageGreaves Collection: View of the Black Lion Inn, London, 1860. Artist: Walter Greaves

View of the Black Lion Inn, London, 1860. Artist: Walter Greaves
View of the Black Lion Inn, London, 1860. An inn and the street outside, with a lamppost, left. Signs advertise wine and spirits, and tea gardens

Background imageGreaves Collection: Frazer-Nash of JD Greaves at the Sunbac Colmore Trial, near Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, 1934

Frazer-Nash of JD Greaves at the Sunbac Colmore Trial, near Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, 1934
Frazer-Nash Vehicle Reg. No. AMF446. Event Entry No: 130 Driver: Greaves, J.D. Place: Gypsy Lane, near Winchcombe Gloucestershire. Sunbac Colmore Trial. Date: 24.2.34

Background imageGreaves Collection: Old Battersea Bridge, 1874 (1933). Artist: Walter Greaves

Old Battersea Bridge, 1874 (1933). Artist: Walter Greaves
Old Battersea Bridge, 1874 (1933). Painting held at the Tate Gallery, London. From The Studio Volume 106. [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1933]

Background imageGreaves Collection: Samuel Jackson Randall, American politician, c1860s. Artist: W A Greaves

Samuel Jackson Randall, American politician, c1860s. Artist: W A Greaves
Samuel Jackson Randall, American politician, c1860s. Randall (1828-1890), was a prominent US politician during the late 19th century

Background imageGreaves Collection: Helmeted Greek Warrior Wearing Greaves And Armour Holding A Clipeus Shield And Sword

Helmeted Greek Warrior Wearing Greaves And Armour Holding A Clipeus Shield And Sword. From The Imperial Bible Dictionary, Published 1889

Background imageGreaves Collection: An Assyrian Spearman. From The Imperial Bible Dictionary, Published 1889

An Assyrian Spearman. From The Imperial Bible Dictionary, Published 1889

Background imageGreaves Collection: A Heavily Armed Greek Warrior Dressed For Battle. From The Imperial Bible Dictionary, Published 1889

A Heavily Armed Greek Warrior Dressed For Battle. From The Imperial Bible Dictionary, Published 1889

Background imageGreaves Collection: Aimery de Guillaume Berard, French knight, 13th century

Aimery de Guillaume Berard, French knight, 13th century.. Handcolored illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th

Background imageGreaves Collection: German knight in jousting armor, 16th century

German knight in jousting armor, 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageGreaves Collection: Newmarket Inn, Nos 11-13, Exchange Street (left) and No 1 Castle Hill (right)

Newmarket Inn, Nos 11-13, Exchange Street (left) and No 1 Castle Hill (right)
Taken from Properties to be Demolished, 1913 and 1914. Cat. No. 914.274 SQ

Background imageGreaves Collection: Walkley School, Greaves Street, Architects Design, 1874

Walkley School, Greaves Street, Architects Design, 1874
This building stands at the top of Greaves Street, on the Walkley Road, in the Ecclesiastical District of St. Mary s, upon freehold land, purchased from Mr. John Armitage and Mr

Background imageGreaves Collection: Roman art. Turkey. Military helmet and greaves. Relief. Ephe

Roman art. Turkey. Military helmet and greaves. Relief. Ephe
Roman art. Turkey. Military helmet and greaves to protect the legs of the soldiers. Relief. Ephesus

Background imageGreaves Collection: Samnite gladiators fighting with swords (gladius)

Samnite gladiators fighting with swords (gladius), shields (scutum) greaves (ocrea) and helmets.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Background imageGreaves Collection: Italian military costume, 14th century

Italian military costume, 14th century.. Handcolored illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries

Background imageGreaves Collection: Mastino II della Scala, lord of Verona, 1308-1351

Mastino II della Scala, lord of Verona, 1308-1351.. Handcolored illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th

Background imageGreaves Collection: Italian infantry soldier, 14th century

Italian infantry soldier, 14th century.. Handcolored illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries



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"Unveiling the Rich History of Greaves: From Ashford to Wembley, Knights to Auctioneers" Step back in time to the early 1900s, where Ashford Greaves Lane thrived with bustling activity. The quaint streets Lane, nestled in Ashford during this era, held countless stories waiting to be discovered. One notable figure from this time was Miss Alice Greaves, affectionately known as Tinnie. Her vibrant spirit and warm personality made her a beloved member of the community. Fast forward to 1966 at Wembley Stadium in London - England faced off against Mexico during the World Cup. The electrifying atmosphere filled with cheers and anticipation captivated spectators worldwide. Among them was local TV presenter Bob Greaves, whose expression hinted at his disappointment or frustration. Traveling further back into history, we encounter Aimery de Guillaume Berard - a valiant French knight from the 13th century. Clad in gleaming armor adorned with greaves for protection, he fearlessly fought on battlefields that echoed tales of bravery. In another corner of history lies a German knight donning jousting armor from the 16th century. His sturdy greaves shielded him as he engaged in thrilling tournaments showcasing chivalry and skill. Shifting gears to more modern times brings us to Newmarket Inn on Exchange Street and Castle Hill. An advertisement points towards The Sheffield Horse and Carriage Repository owned by Nicholson, Greaves, Barber and Hastings - esteemed auctioneers who played an integral role within their community. Architecture enthusiasts will appreciate Walkley School's design on Greaves Street by renowned architects dating back to 1874. Its grandeur stood as a testament to craftsmanship and education's importance throughout generations. Delving into lesser-known historical figures reveals Tassilo III (c), whose legacy remains shrouded in mystery yet intriguing enough for further exploration.