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Dick Turpin Collection

"Dick Turpin: The Notorious English Highwayman of the 18th Century" Dick Turpin, a legendary figure in history

Background imageDick Turpin Collection: Dick Turpin meeting fellow highwayman Tom King (engraving)

Dick Turpin meeting fellow highwayman Tom King (engraving)
2654241 Dick Turpin meeting fellow highwayman Tom King (engraving) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Dick Turpin (c.1705 - 7 April 1739)

Background imageDick Turpin Collection: Dick Turpin with his horse Black Bess on his way to York (colour litho)

Dick Turpin with his horse Black Bess on his way to York (colour litho)
2654224 Dick Turpin with his horse Black Bess on his way to York (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Dick Turpin (c.1705 - 7 April 1739)

Background imageDick Turpin Collection: Turpin's Oak at Finchley, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Turpin's Oak at Finchley, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Turpin's Oak at Finchley, [now in North London], 1850. The notorious Dick Turpin was, in his time, accustomed to take up his station behind this tree when he was intent upon a freebooting errand

Background imageDick Turpin Collection: Turpin and his Gang in their Cave in Epping Forest (engraving)

Turpin and his Gang in their Cave in Epping Forest (engraving)
3628813 Turpin and his Gang in their Cave in Epping Forest (engraving) by Hardy, Paul (1862-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turpin and his Gang in their Cave in Epping Forest)

Background imageDick Turpin Collection: Dick Turpin (colour litho)

Dick Turpin (colour litho)
5197578 Dick Turpin (colour litho) by Prowse Jnr, Robert (1858-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dick Turpin. Cover of Dick Turpin story paper, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDick Turpin Collection: Dick Turpin (colour litho)

Dick Turpin (colour litho)
6006880 Dick Turpin (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Dick Turpin in the Bow Bells Nursery Tales series (J Dicks)

Background imageDick Turpin Collection: Attempted capture of Dick Turpin by Bow Street Runners

Attempted capture of Dick Turpin by Bow Street Runners
LLM459193 Attempted capture of Dick Turpin by Bow Street Runners by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDick Turpin Collection: Richard Turpin aka Dick Turpin, highwayman (engraving)

Richard Turpin aka Dick Turpin, highwayman (engraving)
584309 Richard Turpin aka Dick Turpin, highwayman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Turpin aka Dick Turpin)

Background imageDick Turpin Collection: Dick Turpin jumping Hornsey toll bar gate on his horse Black Bess (coloured engraving)

Dick Turpin jumping Hornsey toll bar gate on his horse Black Bess (coloured engraving)
2654238 Dick Turpin jumping Hornsey toll bar gate on his horse Black Bess (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDick Turpin Collection: Black Bess flew like the wind

Black Bess flew like the wind
LLM459188 Black Bess flew like the wind by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Black Bess flew like the wind under the double burden)

Background imageDick Turpin Collection: Dick Turpin shoots Pooly, the thief-taker, on Hounslow Heath

Dick Turpin shoots Pooly, the thief-taker, on Hounslow Heath
LLM459190 Dick Turpin shoots Pooly, the thief-taker, on Hounslow Heath by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dick Turpin shoots Pooly, the thief-taker)

Background imageDick Turpin Collection: Dick Turpin gains possession of Black Bess

Dick Turpin gains possession of Black Bess
LLM459189 Dick Turpin gains possession of Black Bess by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dick Turpin gains possession of Black Bess); © Look and Learn

Background imageDick Turpin Collection: An evening at a Whitechapel Gaff. Dick Turpin (engraving)

An evening at a Whitechapel Gaff. Dick Turpin (engraving)
611107 An evening at a Whitechapel Gaff. Dick Turpin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An evening at a Whitechapel Gaff)

Background imageDick Turpin Collection: Dick Turpin stops Tom King, the Highwayman (engraving)

Dick Turpin stops Tom King, the Highwayman (engraving)
583373 Dick Turpin stops Tom King, the Highwayman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dick Turpin stops Tom King)

Background imageDick Turpin Collection: Stand and Deliver! (colour litho)

Stand and Deliver! (colour litho)
2792452 Stand and Deliver! (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stand and Deliver)

Background imageDick Turpin Collection: Punch cartoon: William Harrison Ainsworth, English historical novelist (engraving)

Punch cartoon: William Harrison Ainsworth, English historical novelist (engraving)
6034887 Punch cartoon: William Harrison Ainsworth, English historical novelist (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Background imageDick Turpin Collection: Dick Turpin in his cave (engraving)

Dick Turpin in his cave (engraving)
2780459 Dick Turpin in his cave (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dick Turpin in his cave)

Background imageDick Turpin Collection: Dick Turpin (colour litho)

Dick Turpin (colour litho)
5197574 Dick Turpin (colour litho) by Prowse Jnr, Robert (1858-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dick Turpin. Cover of Dick Turpin story paper, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDick Turpin Collection: Dick Turpin (colour litho)

Dick Turpin (colour litho)
6006881 Dick Turpin (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Dick Turpin in the Bow Bells Nursery Tales series (J Dicks)

Background imageDick Turpin Collection: Dick Turpin hunted by Blood-hounds (engraving)

Dick Turpin hunted by Blood-hounds (engraving)
2786946 Dick Turpin hunted by Blood-hounds (engraving) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dick Turpin hunted by Blood-hounds)

Background imageDick Turpin Collection: Dick Turpin (chromolitho)

Dick Turpin (chromolitho)
2799736 Dick Turpin (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dick Turpin. Illustration from set of cigarette cards on the subject of Highwaymen published by)

Background imageDick Turpin Collection: Dick Turpin: Five Hundred Pounds Reward! Dead or alive

Dick Turpin: Five Hundred Pounds Reward! Dead or alive
LLM459192 Dick Turpin: Five Hundred Pounds Reward! Dead or alive! by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dick Turpin: Five Hundred Pounds Reward! Dead or alive)

Background imageDick Turpin Collection: Dick Turpin and the Blue Dwarf prevent a cruel crime

Dick Turpin and the Blue Dwarf prevent a cruel crime
LLM459187 Dick Turpin and the Blue Dwarf prevent a cruel crime by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDick Turpin Collection: Dick Turpin (colour litho)

Dick Turpin (colour litho)
6006879 Dick Turpin (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Dick Turpin in the Bow Bells Nursery Tales series (J Dicks)

Background imageDick Turpin Collection: 'Turpins Oak, 'at Finchley (engraving)

"Turpins Oak, "at Finchley (engraving)
1612169 " Turpins Oak, " at Finchley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Turpins Oak, " at Finchley)

Background imageDick Turpin Collection: Dick Turpin (colour litho)

Dick Turpin (colour litho)
5197576 Dick Turpin (colour litho) by Prowse Jnr, Robert (1858-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dick Turpin. Cover of Dick Turpin story paper, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDick Turpin Collection: The Spaniards, Hampstead Heath, c1876. Creator: Unknown

The Spaniards, Hampstead Heath, c1876. Creator: Unknown
The " Spaniards", Hampstead Heath, c1876. Built in 1585, opposite a toll house built in c1710, The Spaniards Inn tavern is Grade II listed

Background imageDick Turpin Collection: Dick Turpins house coming down, 600 year old landmark doomed. The old Dick Turpin house

Dick Turpins house coming down, 600 year old landmark doomed. The old Dick Turpin house and stables near the Spaniards Inn on Hampstead Heath is being pulled down




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"Dick Turpin: The Notorious English Highwayman of the 18th Century" Dick Turpin, a legendary figure in history, meets his fellow highwayman Tom King in this captivating engraving. Riding on his trusted horse Black Bess, Dick Turpin embarks on an audacious journey towards York, as depicted in this vibrant color lithograph. This 19th-century portrayal showcases the infamous Dick Turpin, an English robber and highwayman whose exploits became the stuff of legends. A striking color lithograph brings to life the enigmatic persona of Dick Turpin, whose daring escapades captivated imaginations for centuries. In a gripping engraving, witness the moment when Dick Turpin ruthlessly takes down a keeper of Epping Forest outside his secret cave hideout. Together with his partner-in-crime Tom King, depicted in this evocative engraving, Dick Turpin formed one of history's most notorious duos. The title page from "The Genuine History of the Life of Richard Turpin, " published in 1739 by Richard Bayes immerses readers into the thrilling world of this noted highwayman through letterpress artistry. Step into Epping Forest's depths through this detailed engraving that reveals how Dick Turpin and his gang found refuge within their hidden cave sanctuary. Another vivid color lithograph captures the essence and allure surrounding Dick Turpin - a name synonymous with danger and adventure during his time. As Bow Street Runners attempt to capture him in action-packed scenes like these engraved ones depict; it becomes evident why capturing elusive outlaw Richard 'Dick'Turpin was no easy feat.