Mays Collection

All Aboard for Brooklands by The Tout 1931
Humorous colour illustration by The Tout showing caricatures of various personalities from the motoring world in 1931. From left: Lord Howe, Mr. Raymond Mays, Mr. Hugh P

BOSTON RED SOX, 1916. Team photo of the Boston Red Sox, 1916. Babe Ruth is seated in the front row, center

Bugatti Brescia of Raymond Mays competing in the MAC Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb, Worcestershire, 1923
Bugatti Brescia 1496 cc. Reg. No. CT5219. Entry No: 8. Driver: Mays, R. FTD in record time. Possibly the car known as Cordon Rouge. M.A.C Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb. Date: 8.9.23

ERA of Raymond Mays competing in the Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb, Worcestershire, 1935
ERA 1488 cc. Event Entry No: 38. Driver: Mays. Place: Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb. Date: 28.9.35

Mays Stores / Shepherd Mkt
Shepherd Market, Mayfair, previously the site of the May Fair from which the district takes its name. It was laid out in c.1735 by architect Edward Shepherd

Maize
5855209 Maize; (add.info.: Maize, Zea mays. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence, Italy, 1837)

White Star Line, RMS Titanic, letter from Henry Wotton
White Star Line, RMS Titanic, collection of Titanic passengers Richard and Stanley May. Letter dated 5 July 1913 from Henry Wotton, Titanic cross channel passenger

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Corn earworm (Heliothis zea) eating corn (Zea mays), Belgrade, Serbia Date: 26/07/2006

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The corn earworm (Heliothis zea) is a major agricultural pest in Europe and North America, which is responsible for the destruction of corn crops. Date: 26/07/2006

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Corn earworm (Heliothis zea) eating corn (Zea mays), Belgrade, Serbia Date: 26/07/2006

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Colorful painted Native American corn (Zea mays), Belgrade, Serbia Date: 26/07/2006

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Colorful painted Native American corn (Zea mays), Belgrade, Serbia Date: 26/07/2006

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Colorful painted Native American corn (Zea mays), Belgrade, Serbia Date: 26/07/2006

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Two ears of Vadito Blue corn (Zea mays) are accompanied by Painted Mountain corn. Vadito Blue corn is a disappearing Native American variety grown above 8000 feet in northern New Mexico

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Two ears of Vadito Blue corn (Zea mays) are accompanied by Painted Mountain corn. Vadito Blue corn is a disappearing Native American variety grown above 8000 feet in northern New Mexico

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Two ears of Vadito Blue corn (Zea mays) are accompanied by Painted Mountain corn. Vadito Blue corn is a disappearing Native American variety grown above 8000 feet in northern New Mexico

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Two ears of Vadito Blue corn (Zea mays) are accompanied by Painted Mountain corn. Vadito Blue corn is a disappearing Native American variety grown above 8000 feet in northern New Mexico

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Two ears of Vadito Blue corn (Zea mays) are accompanied by Painted Mountain corn. Vadito Blue corn is a disappearing Native American variety grown above 8000 feet in northern New Mexico

Corn or maize, Zea mays, Mais coltivato. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837

Seaweed species
Serrated wrack, Fucus serratus 1, Desmarests flattened weed, Desmarestia aculeata 2, and brown algae, Halidrys siliquosa 3

Maize or corn, Zea mays, and oats, Avena sativa. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Maize or sweetcorn, Zea mays. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pedretti after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle

Varieties of maize or corn, Zea mays (Zea mais)
Varieties of maize, Zea mays (Zea mais). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Corn and millet
Corn or maize, Zea mays 1, and millet, Panicum miliaceum 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1795

Maize or Indian corn, Zea mays. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Maize or corn, Zea mays. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, (Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants)

Mays family butchers shop, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
T & W Mays Tower Meat Stall, family butchers shop, with James Sutherlands flatbed truck and passengers outside, and Youells Ironmongers on the left, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. circa 1910s

Raymond Mays, Sir Malcolm Campbell and Earl Howe
Three famous motor racing drivers at Shelsley Walsh (left to right): Raymond Mays, Sir Malcolm Campbell (world record holder at 301 mph), and Earl Howe. 20th century

Skiing Lodge

1939 Mays V8 Drophead coupe on R. A. C. Rally. Creator: Unknown
1939 Mays V8 Drophead coupe on R.A.C. Rally

Raymond Mays with his ERA at Brooklands, Surrey, 1936. Artist: Bill Brunell
ERA R4D Driver: Mays, R. Place: Brooklands. Date: 1936

Raymond Mays Vauxhall-Villiers at a sand racing event, c1930s. Artist: Bill Brunell
Vauxhall Villiers. Place: Sand races. Date: Mays, R

Raymond Mays with his Vauxhall-Villiers, c1930s. Artist: Bill Brunell
Vauxhall Villiers. Place:

Working on the engine of Raymond Mays Vauxhall-Villiers, c1930s. Artist: Bill Brunell
Vauxhall Villiers. Place:

Working on Raymond Mays Vauxhall-Villiers, c1930s. Artist: Bill Brunell
Vauxhall Villiers Vehicle Reg. No. TL1113. Place: Date: Mays, R

Engine of Raymond Mays Vauxhall-Villiers with the bonnet removed, c1930s. Artist: Bill Brunell
Vauxhall Villiers Vehicle Reg. No. TL1113. Place:

Road testing Raymond Mays Vauxhall-Villiers, c1930s. Artist: Bill Brunell
Vauxhall Villiers Vehicle Reg. No. TL1113. Place: Road test

Bugatti Brescia of Raymond Mays, winner of the 1500cc class, Caerphilly Hillclimb, Wales, 1922
Bugatti Brescia, 1496 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. CT5219. Event Entry No: 11. Driver: Mays, R. Finished: 1st. in 1500cc. Class. Possibly the car known as Cordon Rouge. Place: Caerphilly Hillclimb

ERA R4C of Raymond Mays winning the JCC International Trophy, Brooklands, Surrey, 1937
ERA R4C 1980S cc. Event Entry No: 8. Driver: Mays, R. Finished: 1st. Place: Brooklands. J.C.C. International Trophy. Date: 2.8.37

ERA R4C of Raymond Mays refuelling in the pits, JCC International Trophy, Brooklands, Surrey, 1937
ERA R4C 1980S cc. Event Entry No: 8. Driver: Mays, R. Finished: 1st. Being refuelled. Place: Brooklands. J.C.C. International Trophy. Date: 2.8.37

ERA of Raymond Mays racing at Crystal Palace, London, 1939. Artist: Bill Brunell
ERA 1980S cc. Event Entry No: 16. Driver: Mays, R. Retired with a puncture. Place: Crystal Palace Race Meeting. Date: 26.8.39

ERAs of Raymond Mays and Arthur Dobson racing at Crystal Palace, London, 1939. Artist: Bill Brunell
ERA 1980S cc. Event Entry No: 16. Driver: Mays, R. Twin rear wheels. Background: ERA Driver: Dobson, A.C. Twin rear wheels. Place: Crystal Palace Race Meeting. Date: 26.8.39

ERA of Raymond Mays and Riley of Percy Maclure racing at Crystal Palace, London, 1939
Right: ERA 1980S cc. No: 16. Driver: Mays, R. Right of centre: Riley 1487S cc. No: 21. Driver: Maclure, R.W. Left of centre: ERA 1488S cc. Entry No: 17. Left: Alfa Romeo 2904S cc

Hector Dobbs Riley Dobbs offset special passing Raymond Mays crashed ERA, Donington Park, 1935
ERA 1980S cc. Entry No: 8. Driver: Mays, R. Retired. Facing the wrong direction, having spun off off the track. Right: Riley Dobbs offset special. 1458 cc. Entry No: 33. Driver: Dobbs, H.G

Dick Shuttleworths Alfa Romeo passing Raymond Mays crashed ERA, Donington Park, 1935
ERA 1980S cc. No: 8. Driver: Mays, R. Retired. Facing the wrong direction, having spun off off the track. Right: Alfa Romeo 2904S cc. Entry No: 2. Driver: Shuttleworth, R.O

ERA of Raymond Mays at the finishing line of the Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb, Worcestershire, 1935
ERA Event Entry No: 38 Driver: Mays. Place: Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb. Date: 28.9.35

Raymond Mays Bugatti Brescia and JS Chances Enfield Allday, Porthcawl Speed Trials, Wales, 1922
Bugatti Brescia 1496 cc. Reg. No. CT5219 No: 11 Driver: Mays, R. Possibly the car known as Cordon Rouge. Left: Enfield Allday Vehicle Reg. No. OH87??. Entry No: 12 Driver: Chance, J.S. Porthcawl

Bugatti Brescia of Raymond Mays in his Bugatti Brescia at the Porthcawl Speed Trials, Wales, 1922
Bugatti Brescia 1496 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. CT5219. Event Entry No: 11 Driver: Mays, R. Possibly the car known as Cordon Rouge. Place: Porthcawl. Speed Trials. Date: 29.6.22

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"May's Legacy: From Babe Ruth to Bugatti Brescia" Step back in time to the year 1916, where the Boston Red Sox team photo captures a moment of greatness. Amongst the players, seated in the front row and at the center, is none other than baseball legend Babe Ruth. This iconic image symbolizes May's connection to sports history. Fast forward to 1931, as The Tout takes us on an exciting journey with "All Aboard for Brooklands. " This thrilling adventure showcases Raymond Mays competing in his Bugatti Brescia during the MAC Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb in Worcestershire. May's determination and skill shine through as he pushes himself to new heights. In 1923, Mays continues his pursuit of excellence behind the wheel of an ERA car during another Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb competition. His passion for racing drives him forward, leaving spectators awestruck by his talent and dedication. Beyond sports achievements, it also leaves his mark on retail with Mays Stores located at Shepherd Market. These stores become synonymous with quality and service, reflecting May's commitment to providing exceptional experiences for customers. The mention of White Star Line brings forth memories of tragedy mixed with resilience. As we recall RMS Titanic's ill-fated voyage, a letter from Henry Wotton reminds us that even amidst darkness there is hope. May's name becomes intertwined with stories of survival and strength against all odds. Matchmakers play their part too; these intriguing objects spark curiosity about what connections they hold within them. Just like Raymond Mays' diverse endeavors across different fields – be it sports or retail – these matchmakers bring people together through shared experiences and common interests. As we delve into DDE-90036314 through DDE-90036311, we are left wondering about their significance in relation to May's life story. Perhaps they represent milestones or moments that shaped him into the remarkable individual he became.