Bray Collection

The Esplanade, Lawns & Head, Bray, County Wicklow, Republic of Ireland. circa 1960s

Wicklow Town and Bray, County Wicklow, Republic of Ireland

Piero della Francesca, Italian painter
Renaissance Art. Italy. 15th century. Piero della Francesca (c.1420-1492). Italian painter. The Nativity, 1470-75. Tempera on panel. National Gallery. London. England. UK

Bray near Maidenhead, Berkshire
The village of Bray near Maidenhead, Berkshire. The Hinds Head pub (at rear) is now owned and run by Heston Blumenthal and The Ringers (on right) is now his celebrated restaurant The Fat Duck

Irish Homestead - Bray, Ireland Date: 1907

Aerial Chair Lift to Eagles Nest, Bray, County Wicklow, Republic of Ireland

Advert for the Hotel de Paris and Restaurant at Bray, 1931

The Queen of Sheba before the Temple of King Solomon in Jerusalem, ca 1630-1634. Artist: Bray, Salomon de (1597-1664)
The Queen of Sheba before the Temple of King Solomon in Jerusalem, ca 1630-1634. Private Collection

Greystones and Bray Head - an elevated view of a coastline with Bray Head in the distance, there are buildings on the first Headland. (Location: Republic of Ireland; County Wicklow; Greystones)

Bray Promenade and beach towards Bray head, an attractive resort once dubbed the Brighton of Ireland, Bray, County Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Bray Dunes, near Dunkirk, during the evacuation, WW2
Members of the British Expeditionary Force at Bray Dunes, to the east of Dunkirk, northern France, during the evacuation, with men making their way into the water ready to embark onto vessels

Schempp-Hirth Minimoa BGA338 under repair With Slingsby Sailplanes at Kirbymoorside in 1943.After being impressed into the Royal Air Force BGA338 was flown briefly by the ATC at 123 Elelmentary

Cliff Walk, Bray, County Wicklow, Showing Dublin Mountains, Republic of Ireland

Advertisement for Godfrey Davis car hire, Hotel de Paris
Advertisement for the Mayfair car hire company, Godfrey Davis, depicting an elegant group of bright young things G.D ing up to Bray in a smart Buick, where the delights of the exclusive river club

A coach and four, possibly Bray to London - Victorian period Date: late 19th century

F H Bray

Esplanade, Bray, Ireland Date: circa 1900s

Bray Esplanade early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Esplanade, Bray

Bray, Victorian period

Bray Village Victorian period

Bray Promenade, Ireland, Victorian period

Bray promenade and Bray Head, Ireland, Victorian period

Bray village, on the River Thames, Berkshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

A few top London dancing celebrities, 1922: Edgar Newman and Galdys Harrion (from the Midland Hotel, Manchester); M. Camille de Rhynal (dancer and composer)

Jeremy Bray Ireland Ireland V West Indies The Oval, London, England 02 June 2009 Date: 02 June 2009

Some noted English lych-gates (litho)
6013562 Some noted English lych-gates (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some noted English lych-gates)

Ockwells Manor (b / w photo)
5209161 Ockwells Manor (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ockwells Manor)

Brays Traction Engine (engraving)
602367 Brays Traction Engine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brays traction engine)

Brays Patent Traction Engine (engraving)
728287 Brays Patent Traction Engine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brays Patent Traction Engine)

Sketch by Fish of people dancing outdoors under the chestnut tree at the Cafe de Paris, Bray, 1926 Date: 1926

Sketch by Fish of a couple having dinner on the lawn at the Cafe de Paris, Bray, 1926 Date: 1926

Sketch by Fish of a couple boating on the river near Bray, 1926 Date: 1926

Some famous hoteliers of today
Page from The Bystander featuring photographs of well-known hoteliers and restaurant managers or owners. Clockwise from top

Bray, near Dunkirk, during the evacuation, WW2
The British Expeditionary Force lining up on a beach near Bray, to the east of Dunkirk, northern France, during the evacuation, with men making their way into the water ready to embark onto vessels

Cartoon, Messrs Stephens and Yardley don t like being harassed, and are now running the " Vicar" themselves. Possibly a reference to the comic operetta, The Vicar of Bray

Bray (engraving)
5200364 Bray (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bray. Illustration for The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland (George Virtue)

Meath Industrial School, Bray, Wicklow, Ireland
A view of the Meath Protestant Female Industrial School at Bray, Co. Wicklow

Hotel de Paris at Bray
Scenes at the Hotel de Paris in Bray, a popular nightspot during the 1920s for fun seekers looking to escape London for the evening

Pratts advertisement about Hotel de Paris at Bray
An advertisement for G.D. (Godfrey Davis) Cars and Pratts Motor Oil focused on the Hotel de Paris at Bray, an out-of-town nightspot offering dinner, dancing and cabaret

Brays Lane, Ashingdon, near Rochford, Essex. Date: 20th century

Rambling Sketches, Windsor and the Neighbourhood (engraving)
1627446 Rambling Sketches, Windsor and the Neighbourhood (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rambling Sketches, Windsor and the Neighbourhood)

E H Bray, Cricketer and Footballer. 1890s

Group taken at the Garden-Party given by the Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Reverend Lord Plunket
1605840 Group taken at the Garden-Party given by the Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Reverend Lord Plunket, at Old Connaught House, Bray (engraving) by English School

Some River Sketches (engraving)
1603555 Some River Sketches (engraving) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some River Sketches. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 September 1892)

Jesus Hospital, Bray (engraving)
5211601 Jesus Hospital, Bray (engraving) by Heath, Sidney (b.1872, fl.1907-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Hospital, Bray)

Old Connaught, near Bray, County Wicklow (engraving)
5213526 Old Connaught, near Bray, County Wicklow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Connaught, near Bray, County Wicklow, Messrs Lanyon and Lynn)

Bray, the Promenade and Bray Head (b / w photo)
3091970 Bray, the Promenade and Bray Head (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bray, the Promenade and Bray Head)

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Discover the picturesque charm of Bray, County Wicklow, where history and natural beauty intertwine. From The Esplanade to Lawns & Head, this coastal town offers a serene escape from the bustling city life. Immerse yourself in art at Bray's Piero della Francesca exhibition, showcasing the works of the renowned Italian painter. Experience the rich cultural heritage that thrives in Wicklow Town and Bray, as you explore their vibrant streets. Not to be confused with its namesake in Berkshire, England, Irish Homestead - Bray welcomes you with open arms to experience authentic Irish hospitality. Take a thrilling ride on the Aerial Chair Lift to Eagles Nest for breathtaking views of County Wicklow's stunning landscapes. Transport yourself back in time with an advertisement for Godfrey Davis car hire at Hotel de Paris. Let your imagination wander as you envision The Queen of Sheba before King Solomon's Temple through Salomon de Bray's captivating artwork. Indulge your taste buds at Hotel de Paris and Restaurant – a true culinary delight awaits you. Enjoy panoramic views of Greystones and admire the majestic presence Head along its beautiful promenade and beach. Relive history as you imagine traveling by coach and four from Bray to London – a journey filled with tales untold. Whether it's exploring ancient ruins or simply basking in nature's tranquility, there is something enchanting about every corner of this charming town called 'Bray'.