George Sidney Collection

St. Albans, 1809. Artist: George Sidney Shepherd
St. Albans, 1809. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III. - I to S, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe. [Bemrose and Sons Ltd

Portsmouth Harbour from Gosport, (pencil and watercolour)
824126 Portsmouth Harbour from Gosport, (pencil and watercolour) by Shepherd, George Sidney (1784-1862); 17.3x26.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portsmouth Harbour from Gosport)

Fleet Street Looking up to Temple Bar with Old St. Dunstans, and St
651887 Fleet Street Looking up to Temple Bar with Old St. Dunstans, and St. Clement Danes, 1834 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Shepherd

St Bartholomew-by-the-Exchange, City of London, 1842
View of St Bartholomew-by-the-Exchange, with demolition in progress and figures to the side, City of London, 1842

Windsor Castle, Berkshire, 1851. Artist: Thomas Picken
Windsor Castle, Berkshire, 1851

Horse Guards, Westminster, London, 1851. Artist: Thomas Picken
Horse Guards, Westminster, London, 1851. View with mounted Household Cavalry troops to the right

St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1851. Artist: Thomas Picken
St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1851. View of St Pauls Cathedrals west front, with traffic in the foreground

View of Smithfield Market, City of London, 1844. Artist
View of Smithfield Market, City of London, 1844

View of Smithfield Market with figures and animals, City of London, 1824

Church of St Vedast Foster Lane, City of London, 1814. View of the church, with figures, cows, sheep and a dog in the street

The Old General Post Office and St Martins le Grand, 1835. With St Pauls Cathedral in the distance

Euston Square Station, London, c1838. Artist: George Sidney Shepherd
View of Euston Station in Euston Square, London, c1838; with street and carriages

Mansion House and Cheapside, London, 1851. Artist: Thomas Picken
View looking towards Cheapside, London with the Mansion House on the left, 1851; also showing figures and vehicles in the road

Monument to George IV, Battle Bridge (now Kings Cross), London, 1835
View of the octagonal monument to King George IV at Battle Bridge, London, 1835. The monument was erected in 1836 and the area of Battle Bridge was subsequently re-named Kings Cross

Sheriffs Court, Red Lion Square, Holborn, London, c1828. Artist: George Sidney Shepherd
View of the Sheriffs Court, Red Lion Square, Holborn, Camden, London, c1828; showing a small group of people in the Square

Royal Exchange and the Bank of England on the left, London, 1851. Artist: Thomas Picken
Royal Exchange and the Bank of England on the left, London, 1851. Figures, carriages and omnibuses in the street

Mansion House (exterior), London, 1851. Artist: Thomas Picken
View of Mansion House looking toward Cheapside, London, 1851 with figures and traffic in street, including an ornate coach on the left and the Islington omnibus on the right

Bell Yard near Chancery Lane, London, 1835. Artist: George Sidney Shepherd
View of Bell Yard near Chancery Lane, London and Fleet Street, 1835; showing a street scene including a family group, window cleaner, fishmongers and Calvert & Co wine merchant

The Old Navy Pay Office, Old Broad Street, City of London, 1811

St Peters Church, Cornhill, City of London, 1811 (1911). Artist: George Sidney Shepherd
St Peters Church, Cornhill, City of London, 1811 (1911). St Peter upon Cornhill is an Anglican church on the corner of Cornhill and Gracechurch Street in the City of London

Church of St Mildred, Poultry, City of London, 1812 (1911). Artist: George Sidney Shepherd
Church of St Mildred, Poultry, City of London, 1812 (1911). St Mildred, Poultry was a parish church in the Cheap ward of the City of London

London, from Hampstead, 1834. Artist: George Sidney Shepherd
London, from Hampstead, 1834. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III. - I to S, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe

Ramsgate Harbour and Light House, Kent, c1829. Artist: C Bedford
Ramsgate Harbour and Light House, Kent, c1829. After George Sidney (1784-1862)

Abbotts Hospital, Guildford, 19th century. Artist: Shury & Son
Abbotts Hospital, Guildford, 19th century. George Abbot (1562-1633) became Archbishop of Canterbury in 1611. In 1619 he began building the Hospital of the Blessed Trinity

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George Sidney was a talented artist born in St. Albans in 1809. His passion for capturing the beauty of his surroundings led him to create stunning works of art that still captivate viewers today. One such masterpiece is "Portsmouth Harbour from Gosport, " a mesmerizing pencil and watercolor depiction that transports you to the bustling harbor. In another piece titled "Fleet Street Looking up to Temple Bar with Old St. Dunstans, and St Bartholomew-by-the-Exchange, City of London, " George Sidney showcases his attention to detail and ability to bring historical landmarks to life on canvas. Windsor Castle, located in Berkshire, became the subject of one of Sidney's most renowned works. Painted by Thomas Picken but inspired by George Sidney's vision, this artwork perfectly captures the grandeur and majesty of this iconic castle. Sidney's talent extended beyond landscapes as he also painted architectural marvels like Horse Guards in Westminster and St Pauls Cathedral in the heart of London. These pieces demonstrate his mastery at capturing intricate details while conveying a sense of awe-inspiring scale. One cannot overlook Sidney's fascination with city life as seen in his depictions of Smithfield Market throughout different periods - from 1824 with its lively figures and animals bustling about, to 1844 where he portrays an atmospheric view filled with market stalls and vibrant energy. The Church of St Vedast Foster Lane stands tall among George Sidney's body of work, showcasing his ability to capture both exterior elegance and interior serenity within one painting. Lastly, we must mention Euston Square Station - a testament to Sidney's versatility as an artist. This captivating portrayal transports us back to London circa 1838 when steam trains ruled the tracks. George Sidney Shepherd may have been born over two centuries ago but through his artistry, he continues to transport us across time and space into worlds brimming with history, beauty, and the essence of a bygone era.