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John Gay Collection

John Gay was an English poet and dramatist known for his ballad operas, including "The Beggars Opera. " In 1762, Mr

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John Gay Collection: Pete Tyack & John Gay (Triumph) 1974 Sidecar 750 TT
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John Gay Collection: The Beggars Opera by John Gay (engraving)
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John Gay Collection: The Beggars Opera by John Gay (engraving)
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John Gay Collection: Pete Tyack John Gay Pollard Imp 1975 500 Sidecar TT
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John Gay Collection: Pete Tyack & John Gay (Triumph) 1975 1000 Sidecar TT
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John Gay Collection: Miss Ann Brown or Ann Cargill in the character of Polly in John Gays ballad opera Polly an Opera
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John Gay Collection: Mr George Mattocks in the character of Achilles in John Gays opera Achilles
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John Gay Collection: Mr Joseph Vernon in the character of Mackheath in John Gays The Beggars Opera, Drury Lane Theatre
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John Gay Collection: The Beggars Opera, Polly Peachum (colour litho)
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John Gay Collection: John Gay, English poet and dramatist (engraving)
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John Gay Collection: Mr Gay (engraving)
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John Gay Collection: South View of Poets Corner, plate 27 from Westminster Abbey, engraved by J
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John Gay Collection: The Beggars Opera, Captain Macheath (colour litho)
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John Gay Collection: The Beggars Opera, Scene, A Tavern near Newgate (colour litho)
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John Gay Collection: The Beggars Opera, engraved by Thomas Cook (1744-1818) (engraving)
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John Gay Collection: A Scene from The Beggars Opera, 1728-29 (oil on canvas)
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John Gay Collection: Jack in Newgate Ward having portraits taken by Sir James Thornhill & William Hogarth
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John Gay Collection: The Beggars Opera Burlesqued (engraving)
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John Gay Collection: Mr Gay, actor (engraving)
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John Gay Collection: The Beggars Opera, illustration from Hogarth Restored
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John Gay Collection: The boatswain gave the dreaful word (coloured engraving)
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John Gay Collection: The Beggars Opera, Lucy Lockit (colour litho)
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John Gay Collection: The Beggars Opera, Peachum (colour litho)
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John Gay Collection: The Beggars Opera, Lockit (colour litho)
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John Gay Collection: The Beggars Opera, The Beggar (colour litho)
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John Gay Collection: Black-Eye d Susan (engraving)
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John Gay Collection: Lavinia Fenton, as Polly Peachum (engraving)
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John Gay Collection: Macheath with Lucy and Polly (engraving)
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John Gay Collection: John Gay, 1802. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
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John Gay Collection: Beggars Opera, Act III, 1788 / 1790. Creator: William Blake
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John Gay Collection: The Beggars Opera, 1729. Creator: William Hogarth
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John Gay Collection: The Farmers Wife and the Raven, 1786. Creator: George Stubbs
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John Gay Collection: Scene from John Gays The Beggars Opera, 1728. Creator: William Hogarth
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John Gay Collection: The Beggars Opera, Act III, July 1, 1790. Creator: William Blake
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John Gay Collection: The Beggars Opera, Act III, 1790. Creator: William Blake
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John Gay Collection: St. Peters Church at Walpole, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
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John Gay Collection: The Beggars Opera, 1728. Creator: Unknown
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John Gay Collection: Gay, (1685-1732), 1830. Creator: Unknown
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John Gay Collection: Richs Glory, (1881). Creator: Unknown
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John Gay Collection: Scene from the The Beggars Opera VI, 1731. Artist: William Hogarth
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John Gay Collection: A letter from Allan Ramsay to John Gay, 18th century (1840)
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John Gay Collection: Part of a letter from John Gay to Dean Swift, c1728, (1840). Artist: John Gay
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John Gay Collection: The Stages Glory, 18th century
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John Gay Collection: The Stage Medley, 18th century
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John Gay Collection: Galatea Married, 1866
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John Gay Collection: The Beggars Opera, Scene III, Act XI, c. 1728 (engraving)
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John Gay Collection: Richs Glory or his Triumphant Entry into Covent-Garden, 1732 (etching)


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John Gay was an English poet and dramatist known for his ballad operas, including "The Beggars Opera. " In 1762, Mr. Joseph Vernon portrayed the infamous Mackheath in one of Gay's most famous works at Drury Lane Theatre. The opera was a sensation and continues to be performed today. Another notable production of Gay's work was "Polly, " where Miss Ann Brown took on the role of Polly in this captivating ballad opera. Aside from his theatrical contributions, it also had a passion for motorcycle racing. In 1974 and 1975, Pete Tyack partnered with John Gay to compete in the Sidecar TT races aboard their Triumph motorcycles. Their skill and determination were evident as they raced against fierce competition on the Isle of Man circuit. Gay's talent extended beyond writing and racing; he also dabbled in visual arts. An engraving titled "The Portrait" showcases his artistic abilities while illustrating scenes from Jack Sheppard: A Romance. Throughout history, it has left an indelible mark on literature, theater, motorsports, and artistry alike. His legacy lives on through his timeless works that continue to captivate audiences worldwide.