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Brereton Collection

"Brereton: A Tale of History, Luxury, and Legacy" Step into the world of Brereton, a name intertwined with fascinating stories from various realms

Background imageBrereton Collection: White Star Line, RMS Titanic, List of First Class Passengers

White Star Line, RMS Titanic, List of First Class Passengers
White Star Line, RMS Titanic. Rare First Class passenger list that survived the sinking in the pocket of George Brereton. He was a professional gambler

Background imageBrereton Collection: William Brereton, c. 1780 (oil on canvas)

William Brereton, c. 1780 (oil on canvas)
450070 William Brereton, c.1780 (oil on canvas) by Walton, Henry (1746-1813); 108x91.5 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; (add.info)

Background imageBrereton Collection: Cannock Chase WS15 1 Map

Cannock Chase WS15 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cannock Chase WS15 1

Background imageBrereton Collection: The Bears Head, Brereton, Cheshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown

The Bears Head, Brereton, Cheshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Bears Head, Brereton, Cheshire, 1936. The Bears Head, a Jacobean coaching inn on the London to Liverpool road, dating from 1625, Grade II listed

Background imageBrereton Collection: The Bears Head, Brereton, Cheshire, 1939

The Bears Head, Brereton, Cheshire, 1939. From Old Inns - Second Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, 1939]

Background imageBrereton Collection: Painted Window - Two Saxon Earls of Mercia, and Seven Norman Earls of Chester, 1808 (1845)

Painted Window - Two Saxon Earls of Mercia, and Seven Norman Earls of Chester, 1808 (1845). Artist: William Fowler
Painted Window - Two Saxon Earls of Mercia, and Seven Norman Earls of Chester, 1808 (1845). The drawing is a reproduction of a sixteenth-century painted glass window in the Brereton Hall, Cheshire

Background imageBrereton Collection: Front page of A Perfect Diurnall of Some Passages in Parliament, 1643 (1905)

Front page of A Perfect Diurnall of Some Passages in Parliament, 1643 (1905)
Reduced facsimile of the front page of A Perfect Diurnall of Some Passages in Parliament, 1643 (1905). From Cassells History of England, Vol

Background imageBrereton Collection: Austin Brereton, British author, 1886. Artist: Barraud

Austin Brereton, British author, 1886. Artist: Barraud
Austin Brereton, British author, 1886. Brereton wrote a biography of the famous Victorian actor Henry Irving. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume VIII, July to December, 1886

Background imageBrereton Collection: Sir William Brereton

Sir William Brereton
SIR WILLIAM BRERETON Parliamentary general during the Civil War Date: 1604 - 1661

Background imageBrereton Collection: De Kaap goldfields, Transvaal, South Africa. Water-powered stamping mill for crushing

De Kaap goldfields, Transvaal, South Africa. Water-powered stamping mill for crushing gold-bearing quartz ore, Moodies Farms, near Brereton. Engraving from The Illustrated London News, 1887


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"Brereton: A Tale of History, Luxury, and Legacy" Step into the world of Brereton, a name intertwined with fascinating stories from various realms. From its association with the renowned White Star Line to its connection with the ill-fated RMS Titanic, Brereton holds a place in maritime history. Delve deeper into this captivating narrative as we explore the list of first-class passengers who embarked on that fateful voyage. But Brereton's story doesn't end there; it stretches back centuries. Take a glimpse at an exquisite oil painting depicting William Brereton from around 1780, showcasing his timeless presence captured on canvas. Journey further to Cheshire and discover the picturesque village itself through a lithograph featuring its charming landscape. Venturing beyond borders, our exploration leads us to Cannock Chase WS15 1 Map—a map that unravels hidden treasures within this enchanting region. Among these gems lies The Bears Head in Brereton, Cheshire—an establishment shrouded in mystery since 1936—its creator unknown but leaving behind an intriguing legacy. The allure continues as we encounter a painted window portraying Two Saxon Earls of Mercia and Seven Norman Earls of Chester—an artistic masterpiece by William Fowler dating back to 1808 (1845). This historical artifact offers glimpses into ancient times when power dynamics shaped regions. Traveling through time again brings us face-to-face with Front page of A Perfect Diurnall of Some Passages in Parliament from 1643 (1905), offering insight into political events that unfolded during those turbulent years. It serves as a reminder that even amidst chaos, history perseveres. Finally, meet Austin Brereton—a British author whose literary contributions have left an indelible mark on literature since his birth in 1886—immortalized by Barraud's artistic portrayal capturing his essence for eternity.