Rayner Collection

The Bright Young People - mock Rayner-Ponsonby wedding
A group of Bright Young Things indulging in one of their many silly pranks, in this case a mock wedding where Elizabeth Ponsonby married John Rayner. The best man was Robert Byron

Bas relief from the Anzac Memorial - Sydney, Australia
Bronze Bas relief from the Anzac War Memorial by Rayner Hoff - Hyde Park, Sydney, Australia - showing the landing of troops at Gallipoli, Dardanelles Front, WW1. Date: circa 1934

The cast of Hay Fever, described as Noel Cowards Clean Play "by The Sketch
The cast of Hay Fever, described as Noel Cowards Clean Play " by The Sketch. Marie Tempest played the role of Judith Bliss, a bohemian ex-actress, while Graham Browne her husband, David Bliss

Haddon Hall Chapel. Rayner, Margaret fl.1866 - 1895

Greenstead Green
An etching of a countryside house at Greenstead Green, a village in a civil parish of the same name, in Essex, England. Date: 1915

Windmill
An etching of a tall windmill, erected behind a group of simple farmhouses on the crest of a bumpy hill in the countryside. Date: circa 1916

White Star Line - three uniform brass buttons by Miller, Rayner & Haysom Ltd. Date: 20th century

Ivor Novello in I Lived With You
Ivor Novello (1893-1951) wrote and starred in this stage production of I Lived With You, which was later made into a film

Idyll
A bronze relief, showing a muscular man, lovingly embracing a woman with one hand, both of them are holding out their child, with their other hands. Date: circa 1924

Hercules, Dianira and Archelous
This bas relief depicts the scene of Greek hero, Hercules, saving Dianira from having to marry Achelous, the river god, who is defeated. Date: circa 1924

Sandra
A portrait sculpture showing the head of Sandra, the daughter of the sculptor, George Rayner Hoff. Date: circa 1924

Salome and the Head of John the Baptist
A sculpture depicting Salome, the daughter of Herod II, sat on top of the pedestal, after requesting the head of John the Baptist on a platter. Herod was forced by oath to have John beheaded

Circular Dance
A sculpture depicting the scene of men and women dancing around a central column, on top of which, sits a small child, playing a woodwind instrument. Date: circa 1924

Ollie Rayner Middlesex CCC Middlesex County Cricket Club Squad Photo London, England, Uk 08 April 2013 Date: 08 April 2013

Christ Church, Oxford (pencil and w / c on paper)
1199497 Christ Church, Oxford (pencil and w/c on paper) by Rayner, Louise Ingram (1832-1924); 53.3x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rayner)

John Knoxs House, Edinburgh, (pencil, watercolour and bodycolour)
659829 John Knoxs House, Edinburgh, (pencil, watercolour and bodycolour) by Rayner, Louise Ingram (1832-1924); 31.8x47.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: John Knoxs House, Edinburgh)

The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells (watercolour and bodycolour)
1765026 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells (watercolour and bodycolour) by Rayner, Louise Ingram (1832-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells. Louise Rayner (1832-1924)

Watergate Street, Chester, Looking West, (pencil and watercolour)
828389 Watergate Street, Chester, Looking West, (pencil and watercolour) by Rayner, Louise Ingram (1832-1924); 42.6x54. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Watergate Street, Chester, Looking West)

Chester: Watergate Street from the Corner of Crook Street, with Eastgate Beyond
652100 Chester: Watergate Street from the Corner of Crook Street, with Eastgate Beyond, (watercolour heightened with white) by Rayner

Figures in Harp Lane, Ludlow, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
651954 Figures in Harp Lane, Ludlow, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Rayner, Louise Ingram (1832-1924); 31.1x17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Figures in Harp Lane, Ludlow)

Horse Guards Parade, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
652101 Horse Guards Parade, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Rayner, Louise Ingram (1832-1924); 20.9x16.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Horse Guards Parade)

Chicago Savings Bank building, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Chicago Savings Bank building, State and Madison Streets, Chicago, Illinois, USA, with Buck & Rayner, Druggists, on the ground floor. Date: circa 1910

Walgate Bar, York, (pencil, watercolour and bodycolour)
651875 Walgate Bar, York, (pencil, watercolour and bodycolour) by Rayner, Louise Ingram (1832-1924); 42.5x65.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Walgate Bar, York. Louise Rayner (1832-1924)

Temple Bar, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
652102 Temple Bar, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Rayner, Louise Ingram (1832-1924); 21.2x16.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Temple Bar. Louise Rayner (1832-1924)

Handbill advertising a one-night-only performance by Mr
5917335 Handbill advertising a one-night-only performance by Mr. Rayner in " The Farmers Wife" and " Turnpike Gate" at the Theatre, Leeds

The Brown Gallery, Knole, Kent (oil on canvas)
1772174 The Brown Gallery, Knole, Kent (oil on canvas) by Rayner, Louise Ingram (1832-1924); 50.8x68.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Brown Gallery, Knole, Kent. Louise Rayner (1832-1924)

The New South Wales Rifle Champions (engraving)
1588414 The New South Wales Rifle Champions (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New South Wales Rifle Champions)

The Cross, Winchester (watercolour and bodycolour)
1765031 The Cross, Winchester (watercolour and bodycolour) by Rayner, Louise Ingram (1832-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cross, Winchester. Louise Rayner (1832-1924)

PEPPERCORNS OFF LICENCE
Peppercorns off licence in Alexandra Avenue, Rayners Lane, South Harrow. This shop later became Fosters and then the well-known chain, Peter Dominic. Date: JUNE 1934

View of Drury Court from Wych Street, Westminster, London, c1875. Artist: Louise Rayner
View of Drury Court from Wych Street, Westminster, London, c1875

View east along Holborn with figures and horse-drawn vehicles on the street, London, 1875

The chancel of Hucknall Church, Nottinghamshire, 1835. Artist:s Rayner
The chancel of Hucknall Church, Nottinghamshire, 1835. Being a faithful reprsentation of the spot which contains the remains of the late Lord Byron

Studio photograph by Langfier, Glasgow & London, of Australi
A studio photograph of an Australian soldier in Army uniform. An embossing stamp on the photograph is S. Langfier, London & Glasgow. On the reverse is written in ink Rayner

Js Rayner, Ermelo Scout Troop, South Africa
Js Rayner, Scoutmaster, Ermelo Scout Troop, South Africa

Madame Rayner by H. L. Oakley
Silhouette portrait of a lady in the evening dress. Date: c.1935

Silhouette portrait of Baron Goddard, Chief Justice
Silhouette portrait of Rayner Goddard, Baron Goddard (1877-1971), Lord Chief Justice of England from 1946 to 1958. Date: circa 1940s

West Porch, Lichfield Cathedral. Rayner, Samuel fl.1821 - 1872 d.1874

Portrait of a sportsman, possibly Robert Rayner ?Robert Rayner Shooting Gentleman out Shooting with his Dog Possibly signed, lower right, but obscured by retouching. Henry Walton, 1746-1813, British

Co-designers A P Freeman and T Rayner (in cockpit)
Co-designers A.P. Freeman and T. Rayner (in cockpit) discuss the performance of the Sealand SH1 hovercraft. c.1970

Uxbridge Chemist s
The attractive shop front of Rayner & Son, Chemists, on the High Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, England. Note the handsome shop sign of an old time apothecary. Date: 19th century

Llangefri Clock Tower
This Neo-Gothic clock tower in Llangefni, Anglesey, Wales, is a War Memorial to George Pritchard Rayner, who died at Bloemfontein Hospital (Boer War) in 1900. Unveiled 1902

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Rayner, a name that echoes through time, conjuring images of elegance and intrigue. In the world of The Bright Young People, Rayner-Ponsonby wedding was a spectacle to behold, a mock affair filled with laughter and merriment. But beyond the facade, there lies a story waiting to be unraveled. From the bas relief at the Anzac Memorial in Sydney, Australia to Haddon Hall Chapel's ancient walls, Rayner's presence can be felt across continents and centuries. Like a windmill spinning in Greenstead Green or three uniform brass buttons adorning White Star Line uniforms - reminders of journeys taken and stories yet untold. In Ivor Novello's captivating performance in "I Lived With You, " Rayner finds its voice on stage. A tale of passion and secrets intertwined within an idyllic setting where Hercules meets Dianira and Archelous. But who is Sandra? A mysterious figure linked to Rayner's narrative; her enigmatic allure draws us closer as we delve into this captivating saga. Just like Salome holding the head of John the Baptist high above her shoulders - power mingled with desire. And then there is the Circular Dance – an enchanting display where bodies twirl gracefully under moonlit skies. It encapsulates all that Rayner represents: beauty, grace, and an everlasting sense of wonder. Rayner transcends time; it weaves itself into our collective consciousness as if whispering tales from forgotten eras. Its essence lingers in every corner it touches – from grand celebrations to hidden corners steeped in history. So let us embrace this enigma called Rayner – for within its depths lie stories waiting to be discovered by those willing to listen closely.