Bunbury Collection

Gout (Bunbury)
No need for the sufferer from GOUT to wait till he gets to Hell - the devil gives him a foretaste of the torments that await him

CARTOON: GOUT, c1815. Origin of the Gout. An upper class man playing the cello finds his gouty leg burned by a devil. Colored etching by Henry William Bunbury, c1815

Patience in a Punt, 1811. 1811. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Patience in a Punt, 1811

Man falling off a broken chair at a dinner party causing a servant to spill a soup tureen over him. Other guests shocked, servants amused. More Miseries

Narrowboat moving through canal staircase lock, Bunbury Locks, Shropshire Union Canal, Bunbury, Cheshire, England, january

Platonic Love, May 30, 1807. May 30, 1807. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Platonic Love, May 30, 1807

Australia, Western Australia, Bunbury, The Rose Hotel

Australia, Western Australia, Bunbury, elevated town view from Boulters Heights, dusk

Western Australia - Bunbury

Sketch by Bunbury (engraving)
1616061 Sketch by Bunbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketch by Bunbury)

Man standing up while choking at the dinner table
Man standing up, clutching his head while choking at the dinner table while other guests and waiter panic. Symptoms of Choaking

Woman sleeping at a desk while a man reads her secret
Woman asleep in a library while her guardian reads her secret thoughts. Miseries of Reading and Writing. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Regency gentlemen riding horses using whips
Regency gentlemen riding horsesat a gallop using whips. How to Ride up Hyde Park. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson after an illustration by Henry Bunbury from Geoffrey Gambados

Regency designs for wooden chin pieces for falling animals
Regency designs for wooden chin pieces to protect animals when they fall, and to keep away boring Christians. The Puzzle for the Dog, The Puzzle for the Horse, The Puzzle for Turk, Frenchman, or

Regency gentleman rider on a horse at a crossroads in a storm blinded by his hat brim. A couple in a carriage behind him also blinded by the wind. How to Lose Your Way

Regency physician riding a horse wearing a chin piece
Regency physician riding a horse wearing a protective wooden chin piece. A bewildered family of farm labourers watch him go. Dr. Cassock F.R.S. Inventor of the Noble Puzzle for Tumble Down Horses

Regency horse rider about to crash into a stage coach
Regency rider with cudgel on a dray horse about to crash into a stage coach. Coach driver and publican rolling beer barrels outside the Golden Lantern pub watch in horror. One Way to Stop Your Horse

Regency gentleman with cudgel on a thoroughbred horse, while another loses his wig on a galloping steed. A Bit of Blood. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson after an illustration

Henry Bunbury as Geoffrey Gambado riding a horse. A stage coach laden with passengers and a man beating a nag in the background. Mr. Gambado Seeing the World

Allegorical illustration of a winged woman riding a hobby horse with horn and portrait of Henry Bunbury. The Apotheosis of Geoffery Gambado

Regency gentleman riding a horse with one hind leg tied
Regency gentleman riding a horse with one hind leg buckled into the surcingle. A man with tobacco pipe and ale jug shouts at him. Another rider falls from galloping horse

Regency gentleman on a horse that has bolted. He rides it full gallop into a chicken coop to stop it, and a farmer watches in horror. How to Stop Your Horse at Pleasure

Regency gentleman losing control of his horse
Regency gentleman losing his hat and control of his horse passing a gig on the wrong side (passengers side). How to Pass a Carriage

Regency gentleman using a whip to steer a horse. Behind him, two women in a gig struggle to control their horse. How to Turn any Horse, Mare or Gelding

Regency man riding a horse sliding down a hill on its hind legs, its forelegs straight. A man with a peg leg and eyepatch tumbles behind. How to Travel Upon Two Legs in a Frost

Regency man trying to stop a horse entering a tavern. Drinkers laugh at his struggles to control his horse, as a stage coach rides off in the distance. A Horse with a Nose

Regency man with a cudgel riding a horse prone to tumbling. In the background, a woman falls off a horse with panniers. The Tumbler, or its Affinities

Regency gentleman riding a horse that barely lifts its feet. He loses his bicorne when the horse hits a pig while a woman screams from a thatched cottage. A Daisy Cutter with his Varieties

Regency man riding a horse, while other riders struggle behind him on galloping and bolting mounts. The Mistaken Notion. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson after an illustration

Regency gentleman riding a horse without a bridle
Regency gentleman riding a horse with only a string around its neck. A man is dragged off by a horse, his foot caught in a stirrup, in the background. How to Ride Without a Bridle

Regency gentleman loses his hat and wig on a mare. How to Make the Mare to Go. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson after an illustration by Henry Bunbury from Geoffrey Gambados An

Regency gentleman riding a horse while another falls from the saddle. How to Prevent the Horse Slipping his Girths. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson after an illustration by

Regency man riding on a horse with two women pillion
Regency man riding on a horse with two women in seats mounted pillion in pannier basket seats beside him.. Parson and lady riding sidesaddle ahead. Me, My Wife and Daughter

Regency gentleman on a horse caught on a sty during a fox hunt with hounds. How to Do Things by Halves. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson after an illustration by Henry Bunbury

Regency gentleman riding with his belle
Regency gentleman riding with his love, embarrassed by his horses constant flatulence. A parson rides a bony nag in the background. Love and Wind

Regency gentleman on a bucking horse with a stick under its tail. Two boys laugh at their prank in front of the Game Cock pub and inn. Tricks Upon Travellers

Regency man riding a horse using a whip, while a man whips a galloping donkey and a couple in a carriage beat a horse. How to Make the Least of Him

Self-portrait of artist and writer Henry Bunbury (as
Self portrait of the artist Henry Bunbury as Geoffrey Gambado Esq. with gouty foot and pot belly, seated watching a riding instructor jump on a hobby horse

Regency gentleman riding a prancing horse in a town street. How to Make the Most of a Horse. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson after an illustration by Henry Bunbury

Cartoon by Henry Bunbury, The Smoking Club. Date: circa 1790s

"The Importance of Being Ernest, "Mr Oscar Wildes New Play at the St Jamess Theatre (litho)
1627917 " The Importance of Being Ernest, " Mr Oscar Wildes New Play at the St Jamess Theatre (litho) by Wright

Sketches of Australia (engraving)
1587359 Sketches of Australia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Australia. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 February 1857)

Fluellen Making Pistol Eat the Leek (Shakespeare, Henry V, Act 5, Scene 1), August 1, 1795

Falstaff at Justice Shallows Mustering His Recruits (Shakespeare, Henry IV, Part II, Act 3, Scene 2), June 1, 1792

Henry Bunbury Esq-r. Youngest Son of the late Sir William Bunbury, ca. 1769

Mrs. Gwyn & Mrs. Bunbury in the Characters of The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1780

Henry William Bunbury Drawing his "Long Minuet", 1789. 1789
Henry William Bunbury Drawing his " Long Minuet", 1789

A Barbers Shop, 1811. 1811. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A Barbers Shop, 1811

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"Bunbury: A Tale of Gout, Patience, and Adventure" In the whimsical world of Bunbury, gout takes center stage as a mischievous ailment that leads to unexpected escapades. Thomas Rowlandson's "Patience in a Punt" transports us to 1811, where we witness the comical mishaps of a man falling off a broken chair at a dinner party. But Bunbury is not just confined to historical illustrations; it stretches across continents. From the picturesque canals of Shropshire Union Canal in Cheshire, England, with its narrowboat gracefully navigating through locks named after our beloved town. Venturing further westward brings us to Western Australia's own Bunbury. Here lies an enchanting coastal city that captivates with its stunning views from Boulters Heights at dusk. The Rose Hotel stands proudly amidst this Australian landscape, inviting travelers and locals alike for unforgettable experiences. Bunbury is not limited to visual artistry alone; it extends into literature as well. Sketches by Bunbury himself come alive through engravings that depict scenes both humorous and thought-provoking. We find ourselves chuckling at the image of a man standing up while choking at the dinner table or pondering over the mysterious woman sleeping at her desk while being secretly read by an intrigued gentleman. As we delve into these glimpses of Bunbury's diverse facets - from historical anecdotes to vibrant landscapes - we are reminded that life itself is akin to this captivating town. Full of surprises and hidden depths waiting to be explored, each moment holds potential for laughter, adventure, and even self-discovery. So let us embrace the spirit wherever we may find ourselves - whether battling gout or seeking patience in punts – for within its name lies an invitation to revel in life's quirks and embark on extraordinary journeys filled with joyous encounters along the way.