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Tanners Collection

"Tanners: Masters of Craft, Tradition, and Expertise" Step into the historical world as we explore their diverse roles and contributions throughout history

Background imageTanners Collection: Tanners Hatch Hostel

Tanners Hatch Hostel
Tanners Hatch Youth Hostel, remotely situated, on the edge of Ranmore Common, Surrey, England. A very popular hostel, especially during the Winter months. Date: 1950s

Background imageTanners Collection: Saint Crispin

Saint Crispin
SAINT CRISPIN Patron saint of tanners and shoemakers : his feast-day is also the date of the battle of Agincourt, as Shakespeare reminds us. Date: circa 285

Background imageTanners Collection: Leather Dyeing for Making Gloves, Bevington and Sons, 1861-62 (sepia photo

Leather Dyeing for Making Gloves, Bevington and Sons, 1861-62 (sepia photo
STC221845 Leather Dyeing for Making Gloves, Bevington and Sons, 1861-62 (sepia photo) (see also 232992) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Background imageTanners Collection: Wine expert at Tanners Wine Merchants, Shrewsbury

Wine expert at Tanners Wine Merchants, Shrewsbury
A wine expert with a glass of claret in the old shop of Tanners Wine Merchants, Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The company was established in 1842 by sea captain William Tanner

Background imageTanners Collection: Fez. Morocco. Typical leather tanneries from above

Fez. Morocco. Typical leather tanneries from above

Background imageTanners Collection: The Broadway Theatre, New Cross - South East London

The Broadway Theatre, New Cross - South East London - situated on New Cross Road/Deptford Broadway, opposite Deptford High Street, on the corner of Tanners Hill

Background imageTanners Collection: Trades in Regency England: glass-blowing, colliery and tanning

Trades in Regency England: glass-blowing, colliery and tanning
6340313 Trades in Regency England: glass-blowing, colliery and tanning by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Trades in Regency England: glass-blowing, colliery and tanning)

Background imageTanners Collection: Arms of the Company of Tanners (oil on panel)

Arms of the Company of Tanners (oil on panel)
1213306 Arms of the Company of Tanners (oil on panel) by English School; 19.1x22.8 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright

Background imageTanners Collection: La Bievre et ses tanneries (engraving)

La Bievre et ses tanneries (engraving)
2787778 La Bievre et ses tanneries (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Bievre et ses tanneries)

Background imageTanners Collection: Trades in Regency England: charcoal burning, Jew selling

Trades in Regency England: charcoal burning, Jew selling pencils, and fishing. Worker at a charcoal pit in Furness 64, Jewish pedlar selling pencils door to door in Borrowdale 65

Background imageTanners Collection: Finishing skivers demonstrating their techniques (sepia print)

Finishing skivers demonstrating their techniques (sepia print)
STC235541 Finishing skivers demonstrating their techniques (sepia print) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTanners Collection: The Tannery (oil on canvas)

The Tannery (oil on canvas)
MMT198438 The Tannery (oil on canvas) by Defrance, Leonard (1735-1805); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; Belgian, out of copyright

Background imageTanners Collection: Course of the Bievre in Paris with Tanneries, 1858-78 (b / w photo)

Course of the Bievre in Paris with Tanneries, 1858-78 (b / w photo)
XIR196781 Course of the Bievre in Paris with Tanneries, 1858-78 (b/w photo) by Marville, Charles (1816-79); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageTanners Collection: Advert, R Dobbie & Co, Leather Tanners, Ayr, Scotland

Advert, R Dobbie & Co, Leather Tanners, Ayr, Scotland
Advert for R Dobbie & Co, Leather Factors and Tanners, Mill Street Tan Works, Ayr, Scotland. 1905

Background imageTanners Collection: Sicilian sumac or tanners sumach, Rhus coriaria

Sicilian sumac or tanners sumach, Rhus coriaria. Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattiolis Discorsi di P.A

Background imageTanners Collection: The Guilds of the Butchers, Tanners, Soap makers, Shoemakers

The Guilds of the Butchers, Tanners, Soap makers, Shoemakers, Glovers and Barbers Assemble (chromolitho)
735433 The Guilds of the Butchers, Tanners, Soap makers, Shoemakers, Glovers and Barbers Assemble (chromolitho) by European School

Background imageTanners Collection: Workers making sheepskin rugs, c. 1861-62 (sepia photo) (see also 221845)

Workers making sheepskin rugs, c. 1861-62 (sepia photo) (see also 221845)
STC232992 Workers making sheepskin rugs, c.1861-62 (sepia photo) (see also 221845) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageTanners Collection: Leather: cattle (chromolitho)

Leather: cattle (chromolitho)
968640 Leather: cattle (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leather: cattle. Liebig card, from a series on materials fo making clothes)

Background imageTanners Collection: Ancient Egyptian tanners (engraving)

Ancient Egyptian tanners (engraving)
3646991 Ancient Egyptian tanners (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Egyptian tanners. After an Egyptian wall painting)

Background imageTanners Collection: Kirklees HD7 5 Map

Kirklees HD7 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Kirklees HD7 5

Background imageTanners Collection: BL Bolton, BL0 9

BL Bolton, BL0 9
BL0 9

Background imageTanners Collection: Elm-leaved Sumach (Rhus coriaria) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Elm-leaved Sumach (Rhus coriaria) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imageTanners Collection: Tanners Lane, St Johns, Sussex

Tanners Lane, St Johns, Sussex
Tanners Lane, St John s, Crowborough, near Royal Tunbridge Wells, Sussex, England. Date: 1917

Background imageTanners Collection: Tanners of Barcelona. Gremial book, 1402-1649

Tanners of Barcelona. Gremial book, 1402-1649
Gremial book of the Guild of Blanquers of Barcelona. 1402-1649. Blanquer is the Catalan name receiving the leather tanner profession

Background imageTanners Collection: William Hale White

William Hale White
WILLIAM HALE WHITE writer as MARK RUTHERFORD author of novels etc, such as The revolution in Tanners Lane and Miriams schooling. Date: 1831 - 1913

Background imageTanners Collection: Fleshing Knives and other Tanners Tools (engraving)

Fleshing Knives and other Tanners Tools (engraving)
XJF498568 Fleshing Knives and other Tanners Tools (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTanners Collection: Woolsorters. These workers, who were employed by a woolstapler, sorted the wool

Woolsorters. These workers, who were employed by a woolstapler, sorted the wool from various areas of the fleeces into separate batches

Background imageTanners Collection: Tanning industry, 1893

Tanning industry, 1893
Tanning industry. 19th-century artwork of workers at a tanning factory in Saint-Marcel, France. Artwork from the 12th volume (second period of 1893)

Background imageTanners Collection: Leather tannery in city, Tanner's Quarter, Fes el Bali, Fes, Morocco, april

Leather tannery in city, Tanner's Quarter, Fes el Bali, Fes, Morocco, april

Background imageTanners Collection: Tanners Workshop

Tanners Workshop
A TANNERs WORKSHOP showing different stages of leather preparation


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"Tanners: Masters of Craft, Tradition, and Expertise" Step into the historical world as we explore their diverse roles and contributions throughout history. From the rustic charm Hatch Hostel to the exquisite craftsmanship showcased at Saint Crispin, these artisans have left an indelible mark on various industries. Leather dyeing for making gloves was a skill perfected by Bevington and Sons in 1861-62, captured beautifully in a sepia photo that transports us back in time. Meanwhile, wine enthusiasts can indulge their senses at Tanners Wine Merchants in Shrewsbury, where experts guide you through a tantalizing journey of flavors. Trades in Regency England were varied and fascinating; glass-blowing, colliery work, and tanning all played vital roles in shaping society. The Arms of the Company depicted on an oil panel symbolize the pride and heritage associated with this esteemed profession. The enchanting engraving "La Bievre et ses tanneries" takes us to Paris' bustling streets lined with vibrant tanneries along the course of Bievre River. Charcoal burning tradesmen alongside Jew sellers also thrived during this era. In sepia prints capturing finishing skivers demonstrating their techniques or an oil canvas portraying "The Tannery, " we witness firsthand the dedication and artistry involved in transforming raw hides into luxurious leather goods. These images serve as testaments to both tradition and innovation within this timeless craft. Lastly, let's not forget about The Broadway Theatre located in New Cross - South East London. This cultural hub has witnessed countless performances that have captivated audiences from all walks of life – just like how tanners continue to captivate our imagination with their rich history steeped in skillful craftsmanship. Join us as we celebrate these unsung heroes who have shaped industries across generations – from sepia photographs to oil paintings, their legacy lives on. Tanners.