Ainley Collection

Birchencliffe Hill Road, Huddersfield, Yorkshire
Birchencliffe Hill Road, Huddersfield, near Ainley Top, Yorkshire, England. Showing Street Vendors Caravan Date: 1910s

Leading actors during the reign of King George V
Leading actors during the first 25 years of the reign of King George V: Du Maurier, Playfair, Ainley, Thorndike, Gielgud, Jackson. Date: 1935

Henry Ainley in Uncle Ned by Douglas Murray, at the Gaiety Theatre, Manchester Date: circa 1919

Henry Ainley, English Shakespearean actor
Henry Hinchliffe Ainley, English Shakespearean actor of stage and screen. 1904

Miss Lily Brayton and Mr Henry Ainley
Miss Lily Brayton, Actress (1876-1953). In the role of Rosalind in the William Shakespeare play As you Like It, alongside Henry Ainley (1879-1945) in the role of Orlando. Date: 1911

Actor Henry Ainley in the role of Faust
British Actor Henry Ainley (1879-1945) in the role of Faust. Date: circa 1910

Henry Ainley in Reparation, St Jamess Theatre, London
Henry Ainley, Shakespearean actor, in Reparation (in the role of Feyda), at the St Jamess Theatre, King Street, London. A translation by Mr & Mrs Aylmer Maude of Tolstoys The Live Corpse. circa 1919

MG Magnette NAs of VM Roberts and FE Ainley at the MCC Torquay Rally, July 1937. Artist
MG Magnette NA 1287 cc. Reg. No. ADG569. Entry No: 54 Driver: Roberts, V.M. Award: Bronze. Middle: MG Magnette NA 1287 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. JB3853. Entry No: 61 Driver: Ainley, F.E. M.C.C

FE Ainleys MG Magnette NA, winner of a bronze award at the MCC Torquay Rally, July 1937
MG Magnette NA 1287 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. JB3853. Event Entry No: 61 Driver: Ainley, F.E. Award: Bronze Chassis No. NA0284. Place: M.C.C. Torquay Rally. Date: 16/17.7.37

Lilian Braithwaite (1873-1948) and Henry Ainley (1875-1945), 1907. Artist: J Beagles & Co
Lilian Braithwaite (1873-1948) and Henry Ainley (1875-1945), 1907

Henry Ainley (1879-1945), English actor, early 20th century

Henry Ainley (1879-1945), English actor, 1906. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Henry Ainley (1879-1945), English actor, 1906. Ainley is seen here in the role of Chevalier De Bellorme from The Bond of Ninon

Henry Hinchliffe Ainley (1879-1945), English actor, c1912. Ainley in costume as Romeo in Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet

Daphne Rye of Daphnes restaurant
Daphne Rye (1916 10 November 1992), director, actress and casting director as well as proprietor of Daphnes restaurant in Draycott Avenue

Mrs Patrick Campbell & Lady Randolph Churchill
An interesting photograph showing the acclaimed stage beauty, Mrs Patrick Campbell (1865-1940), born Beatrice Stellar Tanner (pictured centre)

Faust by Stephen Phillips and J. Comyns Carr. First produced at His Majestys Theatre, London on 5th September 1908. Mr Tree as Mephistopheles. Mr Henry Ainley as Faust

Henry Ainley and Nina Sevening - English stage actors
Henry Hinchliffe Ainley (1879-1945) - English Shakespearean stage and screen actor and Nina Gladys Sevening.(1885-1958) - English stage actress Date: circa 1908

Tatler cover - Henry Ainley and his new wife
Henry Hinchliffe Ainley (1879-1945) English Shakespearean stage and screen actor, , pictured in uniform in 1918 with his new bride, second wife Elaine Fearon. The marriage would later be dissolved

His Borrowed Plumes
HIS BORROWED PLUMES The cast, with author Mrs George Cornwallis-West (Lady Randolph Churchill), seated in the centre

Henry Ainley
Henry Hinchliffe Ainley (1879 - 1945), English Shakespearean stage and screen actor

Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
Promotional postcard for Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. The poster shows Henry Ainley as Mark Anthony making his big speech after the death of Caesar. For the St

Theatre, Maughams, The Moon And Sixpence 1925, Nerman
Eileen Sharp as Ata, the native girl, and Henry Ainley as Charles Strickland, in Somerset Maughams The Moon And Sixpence. Although and excellent play

Henry Hinchliffe Ainley (1879-1945) English Shakespearean stage and screen actor

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Henry Ainley, an iconic English stage actor, was born and raised in Birchencliffe Hill Road, Huddersfield, Yorkshire. During the reign of King George V, he emerged as one of the leading actors of his time. His talent captivated audiences across the nation. Ainley's career was adorned with notable collaborations and friendships. He shared a close bond with Daphne Rye, owner of Daphnes restaurant - a popular haunt for artists and intellectuals. Among his esteemed acquaintances were Mrs Patrick Campbell and Lady Randolph Churchill; their presence added glamour to his already illustrious life. The pinnacle of Ainley's success came when he portrayed Faust in Stephen Phillips' adaptation alongside J. Comyns Carr. This performance showcased his versatility and earned him critical acclaim. In 1910, Henry Ainley tied the knot with Nina Sevening - another prominent English stage actor. Their union graced the cover of Tatler magazine; their love story became a source of inspiration for many aspiring couples. Uncle Ned by Douglas Murray brought out yet another dimension to Ainley's acting prowess at London's Gaiety Theatre. Audiences were enthralled by his captivating portrayal on stage. Renowned for his Shakespearean roles, Henry Ainley became synonymous with excellence in portraying characters from The Bard's plays. His dedication to bringing these timeless classics to life made him an icon among theatre enthusiasts. Miss Lily Brayton joined forces with Mr Henry Ainley on numerous occasions throughout their careers; together they created magic onstage that left audiences spellbound. One role that truly defined Henry Ainley was that of Faust himself - a character he embodied effortlessly and flawlessly captured both the darkness and vulnerability within this complex figure. Reparation at St James's Theatre in London further solidified Ainley's reputation as an exceptional performer who could seamlessly transition between various genres while maintaining authenticity in each role he undertook. Henry Ainley's legacy as an English stage actor remains unparalleled.