Thrale Collection

Samuel Johnson / Thrale
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON Home of the writers friend, Mr Thrale, at Streatham, London: Johnson himself is seen with Mrs Hester Thrale, chatting in the garden

Dr Johnson / Thrale B fast
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON At Hester Thrales breakfast table, in around 1770

Mrs Thrales house
View of Mrs Thrales house in Streatham. Hester Lynch Thrale (1740/41-1821) was a Welsh-born diarist, author and patron of the arts

Old Vauxhall - from the original cartoon, pub. 1933 (litho)
STC421782 Old Vauxhall - from the original cartoon, pub. 1933 (litho) by Wearne, Harry (1852-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

HESTER THRALE / MEYER
HESTER THRALE Friend of Dr Samuel Johnson, and wife of the brewer, Henry Thrale - she later married Signor Piozzi, her singing teacher Date: 1741 - 1821

Bozzy and Madame Piozzi (Frontispiece, Bozzy and Piozzi by Peter Pindar)
Bozzy and Madame Piozzi (Frontispiece, " Bozzy and Piozzi" by Peter Pindar), 1780-86

Piozzi, (1741-1821), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Piozzi, (1741-1821), 1830. Hester Thrale (1741-1821) Welsh-born diarist, author and patron of the arts whose diaries provide information about Samuel Johnson and 18th-century English life

Mrs. Thrales House, Streatham, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Mrs. Thrales House, Streatham, (c1878). The Georgian country mansion at Streatham Park in the village of Streatham was built by the brewer Ralph Thrale

Mrs. Thrale, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Mrs. Thrale, (c1878). Hester Lynch Thrale (born Hester Lynch Salusbury and after her second marriage becoming Hester Lynch Piozzi (1741-1821) was a Welsh-born diarist, author, and patron of the arts

Barclays Brewery, 1829, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Barclays Brewery, 1829, (c1878). The brewery of Barclay Perkins and Co at Southwark in south London, previously owned by Henry Thrale and known as the Anchor Brewery

Thrales Brewery, Southwark, 1907. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell. [Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd. London, 1907]

Henry Thrale (d. 1781), 1907. Henry Thrale (1724/1730?-1781), was a British politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1765 to 1780. He was a close friend of Samuel Johnson

Mrs. Thrale (Afterwards Piozzi) (b. 1741, d. 1821), 1907. Hester Lynch Thrale (born Hester Lynch Salusbury and after her second marriage becoming Hester Lynch Piozzi (1741-1821)

Hester Lynch Piozzi (b. 1741, d. 1821), 1907. Hester Lynch Thrale (born Hester Lynch Salusbury and after her second marriage becoming Hester Lynch Piozzi (1741-1821) was a Welsh-born diarist, author

HenryThrale - Reynolds
Henry Thrale ( ? - 1781) Husband of Hester Thrale, and friend of Dr Samuel Johnson

Hester Thrale - Piozzi
Hester Thrale (1741 - 1821) Friend of Dr Samuel Johnson, and wife of the brewer, Henry Thrale; she later married her Italian singing teacher and became Mrs Piozzi

Portrait of a Man, Possibly Mr. Barclay Mr. Thrale, Francis Wheatley, 1747-1801, British

HESTER THRALE PIOZZI (1741-1821). British writer. Oil on canvas, 1785-86, by an unknown Italian artist

Mrs Piozzi. Hester Lynch Thrale (born Hester Lynch Salusbury 1741-1821) British diarist and author. Friend of many literary figures of her day, particularly of Dr Johnson

Hester Lynch Thrale (born Hester Lynch Salusbury 1741-1821) British diarist and author. Friend of many literary figures of the day, particularly of Dr Johnson

Hester Thrale / Home
HENRY AND HESTER THRALE Thrale Place, Streatham, where Dr Samuel Johnson paid frequent visits to his friends, Henry and Hester Thrale

Hester Thrale / Hopwood
HESTER THRALE Friend of Dr Samuel Johnson, and wife of the brewer, Henry Thrale; she later married her Italian singing teacher and became Mrs Piozzi

Hester Thrale / Reynolds
HESTER THRALE Friend of Dr Samuel Johnson, and wife of the brewer, Henry Thrale

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Step into the world of Thrale, where history and charm intertwine. Mrs. Thrale's house in Old Vauxhall stands as a testament to an era long gone, captured beautifully in the original cartoon from 1933. The litho print transports us back to a time when this pub was bustling with life and laughter. Hester Thrale, later known as Hester Lynch Piozzi after her marriage to Gabriel Mario Piozzi, is a central figure in this captivating tale. Bozzy and Madame Piozzi grace the frontispiece of Peter Pindar's book, their presence immortalized by artistry. The enigmatic portrait of Piozzi herself adds another layer to her story. Born in 1741 and passing away in 1821, she left behind an indelible mark on society that continues to intrigue us today. Mrs. Thrale's House in Streatham offers a glimpse into her world during the late 19th century. Though its creator remains unknown, it stands as a reminder of the grandeur that once filled these walls. Barclays Brewery and Thrales Brewery hold significance within this narrative too - symbols of industry and prosperity during their respective times. These establishments were pillars of Southwark's brewing heritage throughout history. Henry Thrale played his part as well until his untimely demise in 1781; his legacy lives on through these records and stories passed down through generations. Join us on this journey through time as we delve into the life of Mrs. Thrale (Afterwards Piozzi). Her spirit lingers within every image from 1907 - capturing her essence for all eternity.