Carreras Collection

Classical Musicians and Conductors
Simon Rattle, Maria Callas, Nigel Kennedy, Leslie Garrett, Bryn Terfel, Kiri Te Kanawa, Jose Carreras, Andre Previn, Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo - Classical Musicians and Conductors

Mario Carreras Argentina Rugby Union 12 December 1991 Date: 12 December 1991

School boys at the 1948 Model Engineer Exhibition at Seymour Hall, London. Children looking at collectable cigarette cards. January 1948

Carreras and Candi, Francisco (Barcelona, ??1862-1937), historian, geographer and politician from Catalonia, Spain. In 1890 he was president of the Conservative Youth

Kiel, Germany. Artist: J Carreras
Kiel, Germany. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

Carreras Cigarette Factory - Arcadia Works, Camden, London
Exterior of the fine art deco styling of the Carreras Cigarette Factory - Arcadia Works, Camden, London. Illustration taken from an advertisement for Craven " A" cigarettes

Pedro Santana Y Familias, 1St Marquis Of Las Carreras 1801

Spain. Barcelona. Cathedral. Facade. Neogothic style. 1885-1
Spain. Barcelona. Cathedral. Facade, was built between 1885-1915, by the architects Josep Oriol Mestres (1815-1895) and August Font i Carreras (1846-1924). Neogothic style

Spain. Barcelona. Cathedral. Facade. Archivolt. Neogothic st
Spain. Barcelona. Cathedral. Archivolts. Detail. The facade was finally finished in the early 20th century, by the architects Josep Oriol Mestres (1815-1895) and August Font i Carreras (1846-1924)

Egyptian Cat Sculpture
Not in Egypt, but in London: An Egyptian style cat, an architectural detail of the famous Arcadia House of Carreras Ltd. near Hampstead, north London, England. Date: 1930s

Cigarette manufacturing machines at Arcadia Works
Cigarette manufacturing machinery at the Arcadia Works of the Carreras Cigarette Company, each of which could produce 50, 000 cigarettes per hour. Date: 1932

The Civil War in Spain: Trenches to the Left of San Candido Redoubt (Las Carreras), Near Bilbao

Playing card reverse - advertising for Craven A cigarettes, featuring a stylish woman in 1920s costume with red cloche hat and fur-trimmed overcoat. Date: circa 1920s

Wiley Post, No 39 in a series of 50 of Famous Airmen and Airwomen cards by Carreras Ltd. 1936. Date: 1936

Mrs J A Mollison
Mrs J.A. Mollison, No 34 in a series of 50 of Famous Airmen and Airwomen cards by Carreras Ltd. 1936. Date: 1936

The Civil War In Spain: Trenches To The Left Of San Candido Redoubt (las Carreras), Near Bilbao

FONT i CARRERAS, August (1846-1924). Ivy Palace. 1894. SPAIN. Barcelona. Architecture

Fighting Near Bilbao
Fierce fighting between government troops and Carlists at Carreras, near Bilbao : federalists make a sortie from their entrenchment

Carreras Cigarette Cards
Carreras Virginia cigarettes - the packet contains cigarette cards

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"Carreras: A Melodic Journey through Time and Art" Step into the world of Carreras, where classical musicians and conductors create harmonious masterpieces that transcend time. From the iconic Carreras Cigarette Factory at Arcadia Works in Camden, London to the talented Mario Carreras, this captivating caption takes you on a cultural adventure. In the heart of United Kingdom's capital city, England, lies Mornington Crescent in Camden - a place where musical brilliance thrives. The name Carreras echoes not only as a renowned cigarette factory but also as a symbol of artistic excellence, and is here that Mario Carreras mesmerizes audiences with his extraordinary talent. Beyond London's borders, Barcelona introduces us to Francisco Carreras Candi - an esteemed historian and geographer whose knowledge enriches our understanding of this vibrant city. Meanwhile, Kiel in Germany showcases J. Carreras' artistic prowess through captivating creations that captivate all who behold them. Traveling back to Spain, we find ourselves standing before the neogothic façade of Barcelona Cathedral - an architectural marvel from 1885-1 adorned with intricate archivolts that tell stories untold. In this enchanting setting, we discover an Egyptian cat sculpture paying homage to ancient civilizations' reverence for feline grace and mystique. Returning to Arcadia Works at Camden's cigarette factory once more reveals another dimension of craftsmanship; cigarette manufacturing machines stand tall as silent witnesses to years gone by when they tirelessly produced smokes enjoyed by many. Shifting gears slightly brings us closer to everyday life in post-war London as schoolboys eagerly explore the wonders showcased at Seymour Hall during the 1948 Model Engineer Exhibition – a testament to innovation and curiosity shaping young minds. Finally, Pedro Santana y Familias emerges from history books as the 1st Marquis of Las Carreras (1801), reminding us that behind every name lies stories waiting patiently to be discovered – tales of triumph, passion, and the pursuit of greatness.