Dower John Collection

Telegraph map of the Eastern World, 1865. Creator: John Dower
Telegraph map of the Eastern World, 1865. Map showing '...the progress of telegraphic communication from England in the directions of India, China

The seat of war in Denmark, 1864. Creator: John Dower
The seat of war in Denmark, 1864. The Second Schleswig War was the second military conflict over the Schleswig-Holstein Question of the nineteenth century

Plan of Naples, 1860. Creator: John Dower
Plan of Naples, 1860. Naples is built at the base and on the slopes of a range of hills which have the general form of an amphitheatre

Map of Central America shewing the Proposed Routes of Communication between the Atlantic & Pacific O Creator
Map of Central America shewing the Proposed Routes of Communication between the Atlantic & Pacific Oceans, 1856....and the Disputed Territories of British Honduras (Belize)

Plan of Constantinople and its Suburbs, 1856. Creator: John Dower
Plan of Constantinople and its Suburbs, 1856. Map showing the city of Constantinople (modern Istanbul, Turkey), including the Golden Horn or the Port'; the Bosphorus or Channel of Constantinople

Sebastopol and Balaclava shewing the position of the Allied Forces, 1854. Creator: John Dower
Sebastopol and Balaclava shewing the position of the Allied Forces, 1854. Crimean War. The severe and costly battles of Balaclava and Inkerman

Map of the Crimea and plan of Sebastopol, 1854. Creator: John Dower
Map of the Crimea and plan of Sebastopol, 1854. Crimean War. In the expectation of great sacrifices and severe contests that must attend the attack upon Sebastopol

Ground plan of the International Exhibition Building, 1862. Creator: John Dower
Ground plan of the International Exhibition Building, [South Kensington, London], 1862. Block Plan of the Building, representing the area as arranged with courts, trophies, fountains, &c

Plan of the galleries of the International Exhibition Building, 1862. Creator: John Dower
Plan of the galleries of the International Exhibition Building, [South Kensington, London], 1862. Block Plan of the Building, representing the area as arranged with courts, trophies, fountains, &c

Plan of the Thames Embankment, 1862. Creator: John Dower
Plan of the Thames Embankment, 1862. 'The commissioners...recommend that an embanked roadway of about two miles should be formed between Westminster-bridge and Battersea Park

Trade card for John Dower, geographical engraver and draughtsman, 19th century

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Dower John was a humble farmer who lived on the outskirts of town. He worked tirelessly from dawn till dusk, tending to his crops and caring for his animals. Despite the hardships he faced, Dower John always had a smile on his face and a kind word for everyone he met. His farm was not much to look at, but it was his pride and joy. He poured all of his love and dedication into the land, coaxing forth bountiful harvests year after year. The fruits of his labor were shared with those in need, as Dower John believed in giving back to his community. Although he may not have been wealthy in material possessions, Dower John was rich in spirit. His generosity knew no bounds, and he was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. His selflessness touched the hearts of all who knew him, earning him respect and admiration throughout the countryside. In times of hardship or sorrow, Dower John was a beacon of hope and light. His unwavering faith and positive outlook inspired others to persevere through their own struggles. He may have been just a simple farmer, but to those who knew him, Dower John was truly a hero. As the sun set over the horizon each evening, casting golden rays across the fields that bore witness to his hard work and dedication, Dower John would pause for a moment of reflection. And in that quiet moment, surrounded by nature's beauty and bounty, he felt truly blessed – grateful for every day spent living out his purpose as caretaker of the land.