John Day Collection

The Temperance Sweep, 1877. Creator: John Thomson
The Temperance Sweep, 1877. A work made of woodburytype, from the album " street life in london"

Early Printers Marks: John Day (engraving)
665381 Early Printers Marks: John Day (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Printers Marks: John Day)

Elis, the Winner of the Great St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster, 1836
NP126021 Elis, the Winner of the Great St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster, 1836, engraved by Charles Hunt (1803-77), pub. by S. & J

John Day (engraving)
3099527 John Day (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Day. Illustration for The Lives of Eminent)

John Day or Daye, "A famous printer, He lived over Aldgate"(engraving)
728265 John Day or Daye, " A famous printer, He lived over Aldgate" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Day or Daye, " A famous printer)

Elis at Doncaster, Ridden by John Day, with his Van in the Background, between 1836 and 1837

John Pearce and John Day playing at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 2003
John Pearce (piano) and John Day (bass) playing at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 30 March 2003

From the Days of Great Dedications - John Foxs Book of Martyrs, 1563, (1946). John Foxes (1516-1587) Book of Martyrs, is a Protestant history and martyrology

Painted Hills Dramatic Sunset
Sunset at Painted Hills in Central Oregon

Sunset at Painted Hills with Petrified Tree
Petrified tree at Painted Hills in Central Oregon during fiery sunset

Loess hills in John Day River basin, Wheeler County, Oregon, United States of America, North America

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John Day was a name that echoed through history, leaving its mark in various realms. From the gluttonous woodcut of 1569 to the temperance sweep depicted by John Thomson in 1877, this name has witnessed contrasting tales. Early printers marks immortalized John Day's legacy as a famous printer who resided over Aldgate. In 1836, Elis triumphed at Doncaster's Great St. Leger Stakes with none other than John Day as its rider, forever etching their names together in equestrian history. Fast forward to Welwyn Garden City in 2003, and we find John Pearce and John Day engaged in an intense game at The Fairway, showcasing how this name transcends time and hobbies alike. Even literature paid homage to the significance of "John Day, " as seen in the dedication within John Fox's Book of Martyrs from 1563. Yet beyond human endeavors lies nature's canvas where another facet of this multifaceted name shines bright - Painted Hills at the renowned John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Oregon, USA. Here, dramatic sunsets paint vibrant hues across ancient landscapes while preserving remnants of prehistoric life. Intriguingly diverse and spanning centuries, "John Day" intertwines with artistry, sportmanship, craftsmanship, literature, and natural wonders. It serves as a reminder that even seemingly ordinary names can leave an extraordinary impact on our world throughout time.