Brien Collection

Page from The Sketch featuring photographs of scenes from the play, Distinguished Villa, written by Kate O Brien and playing at the Little Theatre, starring Una O Connor, Gillian Lind

Muster of Irish nationalists at Mullinahone acclaiming as their leader William Smith 0'Brien (1803-1864)
530800 Muster of Irish nationalists at Mullinahone acclaiming as their leader William Smith 0'Brien (1803-1864), July 1848. Insurrection failed

Patrick Cotter O Brien, the Bristol Giant, height 8 feet 7 inches, who died in 1806 at the age of 46 Date: circa 1806

Distinguished Villa, by Kate O Brien, Little Theatre, London
Distinguished Villa, a play by Kate O Brien, Little Theatre, London, starring Una O Connor and Ivor Barnard. 1926

John Redmond, Leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party
John Redmond (1856-1918), leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party. The election in January 1910 had returned a hung parliament, and Redmond's party held the balance of power at Westminster

SMITH O'BRIEN TO GAOL
William Smith O'Brien is conveyed back to prison after trial; his death sentence was commuted to transportation for life. 1848

Iain O Brien Bowled Broad England V New Zealand 3rd Npower Test Match Trent Bridge Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England 07 June 2008 Date: 07 June 2008

The Hon. Donough & Mrs O Brien and Percival Griffiths (right) at a reception given at the Finnish Legation. Date: 1935

Pantheon, Australian race horse, owned by J E and C H Brien, trainer F Williams. Winner of eight races in England and Australia. Date: circa late 1920s

Rampion, Australian race horse, owned by J E and C H Brien, trainer F Williams. Date: circa late 1920s

Boxers in action - Bill Brennan and Jack O Brien
Boxers in action - Bill Brennan (left) and Jack O Brien (right)

PUNCH / ZEBRA DRESSES
Lady OBrien drives her four- in-hand in the park. Her footmen wear striped livery & she employs zebras rather than horses to co-ordinate with her fashionable striped dress. Date: 1866

ZEBRA PULL FOUR-IN-HAND
Lady OBrien drives her four- in-hand, pulled by zebra, through the park on the last day of the season. Both she and her and friend wear stripy dresses. Date: 1866

Patrick OBrien
Date: 1907

The Last of Mrs Cheyney, Pavilion Theatre, Weymouth
The Last of Mrs Cheyney, a play by Frederick Lonsdale, at the Pavilion Theatre, Weymouth, also at St Jamess Theatre, London, with Muriel Martin-Harvey, Julian D Albie and Garry Marsh. circa 1920s

Royal Arsenal Football Team: O Brien, Powell, McAvoy, Hollis (Trainer), Jenkyns (Captain), Davis, Boyle, Gavin Crawford, Mills, Hare, Gordon, Buchanan, Mortimer, Howatt, Storer, Caldwell, Ward. 1890s

Margaret O brien / Cat
Margaret O Brien American child actress of the 1940s, seen here with her cat Date: 1937 -

Henry O brien
HENRY O BRIEN Irish antiquary with his autograph Date: 1808 - 1835

Governor O Brien, Mahe, Seychelles
Governor O Brien outside Government House, Mahe, Seychelles, Indian Ocean. 1914

3rd Earl of Egremont - 4
GEORGE O BRIEN WYNDHAM, third earl of EGREMONT, whose name has been linked with a lady from the theatre, signora Bettini. Date: 1751 - 1837

3rd Earl of Egremont - 2
GEORGE O BRIEN WYNDHAM, third earl of EGREMONT Date: 1751 - 1837

3rd Earl of Egremont - 3
GEORGE O BRIEN WYNDHAM, third earl of EGREMONT, with his dog. Date: 1751 - 1837

Irish Police / Crowd Scene
Police in Ireland restrain a crowd who are protesting at the arrest of O Brien and Dillon at Loughrea. Date: 1887

Advertisement, Improved Earth Closets and Commodes
Advertisement, O Brien, Thomas, & Co, Upper Thames Street, London -- Improved Earth Closets and Commodes (Toilets). 1898

O Briens Bar, Juarez, Chihuaha, Mexico
Exterior view of O Briens Bar and Cafe, in Comercio Street, Juarez, Chihuaha, Mexico, owned by Jimme O Brien and Joe Mogel. Barrels of whisky and cases of gin are being unloaded. Date: circa 1925

USS O Brien, American destroyer, WW1
USS O Brien (DD51), American destroyer, seen here in camouflage paint on 18 March 1918. One of the first American ships to take part in the First World War, based at Cork 1917-1918. Date: 1918

Chief Scout decorating Kings Scout, Bahamas
Chief Scout (Lord Baden Powell) decorating Kings Scout Gordon O Brien with the Bronze Cross, in the Bahamas on 14 February 1930

2nd Bahamas Boy Scouts Rugby Team
The 2nd Bahamas Boy Scouts Rugby Team, 1929-1930. Seated (left to right): Leonard Roberts, Fred Smith, Edison Russell, Aubrey Taylor, George Roberts, Mark Pritchard, Peter Cole, Howard Johnson

William Smith O brien-1
WILLIAM SMITH O BRIEN - Irish statesman, patriot who sided with the Repeal agitation in 1844 but broke with O Connell and espoused a revolutionary agenda which led to trouble. Date: 1803 - 1864

William Smith O brien-3
WILLIAM SMITH O BRIEN - Irish statesman, patriot who sided with the Repeal agitation in 1844 but broke with O Connell and espoused a revolutionary agenda which led to trouble. Date: 1803 - 1864

WILLIAM O BRIEN - 2
WILLIAM O BRIEN - Irish journalist and statesman, very militant in his early days, slightly more mellow later : periodically in prison, sometimes with Parnell. Date: 1852 - 1928

Nelly O brien
NELLY O BRIEN courtesan, mistress of the third viscount Bolingbroke and mother of his son. Date: ? - 1768

William Smith O brien-2
WILLIAM SMITH O BRIEN - Irish statesman, patriot who sided with the Repeal agitation in 1844 but broke with O Connell and espoused a revolutionary agenda which led to trouble. Date: 1803 - 1864

WILLIAM O BRIEN - 3
WILLIAM O BRIEN - Irish journalist and statesman, very militant in his early days, slightly more mellow later : periodically in prison : speaking at a dinner. Date: 1852 - 1928

Lady Susan O brien - 1
LADY SUSAN O BRIEN (nee Strangeways) daughter of the first earl of Ilchester, wife of the actor William O Brien. Date: 1744 - 1827

William O brien
WILLIAM O BRIEN Irish actor and dramatist Date: ? - 1815

Donat Henchy O brien
DONAT HENCHY O BRIEN British naval officer with his autograph Date: 1785 - 1857

George O Brien and Victor Stiebel
George O Brien (1899 - 1985), American silent movie actor pictured in conversation with Victor Stiebel (1907 - 1976), British fashion designer

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"Brien: A Multifaceted Journey Through History and Entertainment" Step into the captivating world of "Brien" as we explore a diverse range of intriguing characters, events, and achievements. From the pages of The Sketch to the stages of London's Little Theatre, this name has left an indelible mark. In one corner, we have John Redmond, Leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party, whose political prowess shaped Ireland's destiny. Meanwhile, Smith O'Brien finds himself confined within prison walls in a gripping tale that begs to be unraveled. But let us not forget Patrick Cotter O Brien - known as the Bristol Giant - whose towering presence fascinated audiences far and wide. His extraordinary stature made him an unforgettable figure in history. Switching gears from giants to literature, Kate O'Brien takes center stage with her play "Distinguished Villa. " Its photographs featured in The Sketch transport us into a realm where drama unfolds amidst opulent settings. Sports enthusiasts will rejoice at the mention of Royal Arsenal Football Team. Their triumphs on the field brought joy to fans across generations. And speaking of sports legends, Margaret O'Brien showcases her feline grace as she prowls through life like a cat. Henry O'Brien emerges from obscurity with his own unique story waiting to be discovered. Perhaps he too possesses hidden talents or secrets that could rival those who came before him? Cricket aficionados may recall Iain O Brien bowling out Broad with finesse and skill on an exhilarating day at the pitch. Such moments remind us why cricket is more than just a game; it is poetry in motion. The Honorable Donough & Mrs. O'Brien alongside Percival Griffiths paint a picture of aristocratic elegance and refinement that captivates our imagination. Their lives intertwine with tales yet untold but brimming with intrigue nonetheless.