Dibdin Collection

Elizabeth I / Dibdin
QUEEN ELIZABETH I depicted in a capital C in John Dee, General and Rare Memorials pertayning to the perfect Arte of Navigation

Handbill for "My Poll and My Partner Joe", Wilds Royal Theatrical Pavilion
5917340 Handbill for " My Poll and My Partner Joe", Wilds Royal Theatrical Pavilion, Marsh Lane, Leeds, Dec. 3rd 1835 (print) by English School

Handbill advertising a one-night-only performance by Mr
5917335 Handbill advertising a one-night-only performance by Mr. Rayner in " The Farmers Wife" and " Turnpike Gate" at the Theatre, Leeds

Scene in a Farce called The Quaker, December 22, 1783. December 22, 1783
Scene in a Farce called The Quaker, December 22, 1783

C. Dibdin, (c1745-1814), 1830. Creator: Unknown
C. Dibdin, (c1745-1814), 1830. Charles Dibdin (c1745-1814) British composer, musician, dramatist, novelist and actor. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R

Charles Dibdin - Actor, Dramatist and Songwriter
Charles Dibdin (1745-1814) - Actor, Dramatist and Songwriter. Date: circa 1790

View of Bunhill Row from Bunhill Fields, Finsbury, Islington, London, c1860. Artist
View of Bunhill Row from Bunhill Fields, Finsbury, Islington, London, c1860

Gracechurch Street, City of London, 1882. Artist
Gracechurch Street, City of London, 1882. View showing the premises of Gladwell Brothers Fine Art Gallery and figures looking in the shop window as well as in carriages in the street

View of Holywell Street, Westminster, London, 1851

Drury Lane, Westminster, London, 1851. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
Drury Lane, Westminster, London, 1851. View looking south and showing the Cock and Magpie Tavern

View of Downing Street, Westminster, London, 1851. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
View of Downing Street, Westminster, London, 1851

Bow Street, Westminster, London, 1851. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
Bow Street, Westminster, London, 1851

A Greenwich Pensioner, c1800. The man, with a wooden leg and a crutch under one arm, points to the Greenwich Hospital across the River Thames

View of Lindsey House, Lincolns Inn Fields, Holborn, London, 1854

View in Chichester Rents, Fleet Street, City of London, c1850. Artist
View in Chichester Rents, Fleet Street, City of London, c1850

Blossoms Inn, Lawrence Lane, City of London, 1854. View of Blossoms Inn, on the west side of Lawrence Lane, at no 25. The lane, named after the church of St Lawrence Jewry

Kannari, Interior of a Small Vihara, India, 1845. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
Kannari, Interior of a Small Vihara, India, 1845. A vihara is a Buddhist refuge or monastery

Bread Street Hill and St Nicholas Olave Churchyard, City of London, c1850. Artist
Bread Street Hill and St Nicholas Olave Churchyard, City of London, c1850. View with barrels in the street

View of All Hallows Church, buildings and figures on Bread Street, City of London, 1851

View of Whitefriars showing the corner of Lombard Street, City of London, 1851. Artist
View of Whitefriars showing the corner of Lombard Street, City of London, 1851

Paternoster Row, City of London, 1851. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
Paternoster Row, City of London, 1851

Long Lane, City of London, 1851. Artist: Thomas
Long Lane, City of London, 1851

North-east view of St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1854

Kings Arms Inn, Moorfields, with decorative moulding on the front, City of London, 1851

View along Lombard Street, looking east, with figures and carriages, City of London, 1851

Leadenhall, City of London, 1850. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
Leadenhall, City of London, 1850

Alleyns Almshouses, Gingerbread Court, Lamb Alley, City of London, 1851. Artist
Alleyns Almshouses, Gingerbread Court, Lamb Alley, City of London, 1851. View with a figure and clothes on a washing line

Huggin Lane, City of London, 1851. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
Huggin Lane, City of London, 1851. View looking south, with the tower of the Church of St Michael Queenhithe in the distance

Coleman Street, City of London, 1851. Artist
Coleman Street, City of London, 1851

Bride Lane, City of London, 1851. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
Bride Lane, City of London, 1851. View of the building used for meetings of the Honourable Society of Cogers (latterly the Cogers Society), a political society established in 1756

Interior of the Coachmakers Hall, Noble Street, City of London, 1851

Austin Friars Street, City of London, 1851. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
Austin Friars Street, City of London, 1851. View showing premises of no. 10, and a horse-drawn carriage

Staple Inn, Holborn, London, 1854. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
View of Staple Inn, Holborn, London, 1854

Interior of Lanka, Ellora, India, 1845. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
Interior of Lanka, Ellora, India, 1845; Ellora is famous for its rock temples, a series of caves carved out of the rocky hillside, one and a quarter miles long, in three sections: Buddhist

View of Caves, Ajunta, India, 1844. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
General view of caves, Ajunta (sic), India, 1844; Ajanta is a village in the hills of central Maharashtra, central India. The area contains 30 caves

Courtyard of the Oxford Arms Inn, Warwick Lane, London, 1851. The empty courtyard of an inn with stables at the far end, and balconies on two storeys

Temple Bar, London, c1845. Artist: M & N Hanhart
View of Temple Bar from the Strand, London, c1845 with horse darwn carriages and figures on the street

Monument, London, c1855. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
View of Monument from Crooked Lane, London, c1855, also with figures, carts, carriages and coach in the street

Leather Lane, London, 1851
View of Leather Lane, Holborn, London, 1851; with figures

Bevis Marks, London, 1854. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
View of Bevis Marks, London, 1854

Cloth Fair, Smithfield, City of London, 1850. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
Cloth Fair, Smithfield, City of London, 1850

Catherine Wheel Alley, City of London, 1855. Artist
Catherine Wheel Alley, City of London, 1855

Change Alley, City of London, 1850. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
Change Alley, City of London, 1850

Cave with Structural Vimana, Mahavellipore. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
View of a cave with Structural Vimana, Mahavellipore, India, 1845

Temple of Sri Rama, Combaconum. Artist: J Hogarth
View of the Temple of Sri Rama, Combaconum (or Kumbakonam), a city in southern India, south-east of Madras, 1852. Kumbakonam has one of southern Indias most famed temple cities with pagodas

Kannari (sic), View of Durbar Cave. Artist: John Weale
View of Durbar Cave, Kanara, West India, 1845

Gateway at Seringham (sic). Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
View of the gateway at Seringham in Southern India, 1852

Karli, Entrance of Great Chaitya Cave, 1845. Artist: John Weale
View of the entrance of Great Chaitya Cave, Karli, 1845. Karli is a village in the West Maharashtra state, West India, North West of Poona

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"Dibdin: A Journey Through Time and Talent" Step back in time to the era of Elizabeth I, where Charles Dibdin's musical prowess first began to flourish. Handbills for his famous production "My Poll and My Partner Joe" adorned the walls of Wilds Royal Theatrical Pavilion, enticing audiences with promises of laughter and entertainment. As the years passed, Dibdin's fame grew, leading to one-night-only performances that left spectators craving more. In a scene from the farce called "The Quaker, " December 22nd, 1783 became an unforgettable night filled with uproarious laughter and comedic brilliance. But Dibdin's talents were not limited to the stage alone. His creative spirit extended into other realms as well. In 1815 (?), he delved into illustration, capturing the essence of love in his work titled "Quaker in Love. " Thomas Rowlandson brought this vision to life with stunning detail. Dibdin himself was a man shrouded in mystery; little is known about him beyond his birth year (c1745) and death year (1814). Yet even without concrete details, his legacy lives on through his contributions as an actor, dramatist, and songwriter. London served as both backdrop and muse for Dibdin's artistic endeavors. From Bunhill Row to Gracechurch Street, he captured scenes that showcased the city's vibrancy and history. Whether it be a view from Bunhill Fields or witnessing a tragic fire at the Tower of London's Armoury on October 30th, 1841 – Dibdin had an eye for encapsulating moments that would otherwise fade away. Holywell Street stood witness to bustling activity during its prime years while Drury Lane remained a hub for theatrical excellence. Thomas Colman Dibdin immortalized these iconic locations through artistry that transported viewers back in time.