Inns Collection (#3)

The Rising Sun, Castle Ditch (w / c over pencil on paper)
2832241 The Rising Sun, Castle Ditch (w/c over pencil on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Scene outside an Inn, perhaps at Congresbury, Somerset, c. 1824 (oil on panel)
2829461 Scene outside an Inn, perhaps at Congresbury, Somerset, c.1824 (oil on panel) by West, William (1793-1860); 55x90.4 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

The Kings Head, Chigwell (colour litho)
2817786 The Kings Head, Chigwell (colour litho) by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kings Head, Chigwell)

The New Inn, Gloucester (colour litho)
2817781 The New Inn, Gloucester (colour litho) by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Inn, Gloucester)

Watering Place on the Road, pub. 1870 (hand-coloured engraving)
2646278 Watering Place on the Road, pub. 1870 (hand-coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Rip Van Winkle at the Inn, 1879 (oil on canvas)
2652526 Rip Van Winkle at the Inn, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Browere, Albertus D.O (1814-87); 91.4x126.7 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont

Old Inns in Southwark
Views of old inns in Southwark - Dog & Bear and Old Croyden House, Kings Head, Catherine Wheel, Queens Head, The George. Date: 1875

Grave monument to Coya Shawsware or Khwaja Shahsuwar
Muslim altar-style grave monument to Coya Shawsware, or Khwaja Shahsuwar (1582-1626), a merchant and secretary to Nogdi beg the Persian embassador, formerly in St Botolphs, Bishopsgate

London Stone in Cannon Street, London
London Stone in Cannon Street, supposed to be the milestone or Milliarium of the Romans. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries

Bramley and Leeds coach timetable, 1835-36 (hand-coloured engraving)
5917333 Bramley and Leeds coach timetable, 1835-36 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); 39x51 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Abbey House Museum) UK; (add.info)

Furnivals Inn, Holborn, London (engraving)
586171 Furnivals Inn, Holborn, London (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Furnivals Inn, Holborn, London); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Furnivals Inn, Holborn, London, anciently the mansion of the Lords Furnival (engraving)
586164 Furnivals Inn, Holborn, London, anciently the mansion of the Lords Furnival (engraving) by Schnebbelie, Robert Blemell (fl.1803-d.1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: Furnivals Inn, Holborn)

New Buildings, Lincolns Inn, London, built in 16th century style, containing a large dining hall, a library and a drawing room. Date: 1843

Cardsharps in an Interior, 1656 (oil on canvas)
781640 Cardsharps in an Interior, 1656 (oil on canvas) by Schoor, Aelbert Jansz. van der (fl.1643-56); 102x137 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

The Mermaid Inn, Rye (colour litho)
2817793 The Mermaid Inn, Rye (colour litho) by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mermaid Inn, Rye)

The Star Inn, Alfriston (colour litho)
2817792 The Star Inn, Alfriston (colour litho) by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Star Inn, Alfriston)

The Lygon Arms, Broadway (colour litho)
2817790 The Lygon Arms, Broadway (colour litho) by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lygon Arms, Broadway)

The George Inn, Salisbury (colour litho)
2817784 The George Inn, Salisbury (colour litho) by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The George Inn, Salisbury)

Halting at an inn (colour litho)
3095850 Halting at an inn (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Halting at an inn. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Bath Road, Hounslow, West London, with The Windsor Castle public house on the right. Date: circa 1910

Royal Saracens Head Hotel, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. Date: circa 1920

Aylesbury Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, with The Royal Hotel on the right. Date: circa 1908

Huntsmans Hall Pub, Worcester Park, SW London (Surrey)
Huntsmans Hall Pub (Nalder & Collyer brewery), Worcester Park, SW London (Surrey). Date: circa 1905

Burford Bridge Hotel, Dorking, Surrey. Date: circa 1908

The Albion Hotel (public house), East Molesey, Surrey. Date: circa 1910s

Surrey Arms pub, East Street, Farnham, Surrey, with a pony and trap outside. Date: circa 1890

Ye Olde Chequers Inn, Tonbridge, Kent
Ye Olde Chequers Inn (left), Tonbridge, Kent, with Dances Umbrella Stores on the right. circa 1910s

View of the Swan Inn, Fittleworth, West Sussex
View of the Swan Inn, Fittleworth, near Chichester, West Sussex, popular with artists for its picturesque appearance. Date: 1922

Old Spread Eagle Tavern 1865
Old Spread Eagle Tavern, Gracechurch Street, London, about to be demolished in 1865. Date: 1865

Old Blue Bell Inn, Chester
The Old Blue Bell Inn, Chester, March 1936. 1936

Volunteers and Regulars in Middlesex Training for Outpost Duty (engraving)
1604750 Volunteers and Regulars in Middlesex Training for Outpost Duty (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Arrival of the Coach, a Roadside Inn a Century Ago (engraving)
1096654 The Arrival of the Coach, a Roadside Inn a Century Ago (engraving) by Marshall, Thomas Falcon (1818-78); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arrival of the Coach)

The Old George Inn, Edgware, Middlesex. Date: circa 1910s

Longs Peak Inn, Estes Park, Colorado, USA
Part of sitting room, Longs Peak Inn, Estes Park, Colorado, USA. Date: circa 1920

The Stirrup Cup (chromolitho)
1054365 The Stirrup Cup (chromolitho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stirrup Cup)

Narumi #41 (from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido"), c. 1833-34 (colour woodblock print)
1067801 Narumi #41 (from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido"), c.1833-34 (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); 22.6x34.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art

Half of the Great Doorway to the Lamb Inn, West Street (w / c on paper)
2832246 Half of the Great Doorway to the Lamb Inn, West Street (w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

West view of the interior of Furnivals Inn, Holborn, London (engraving)
586169 West view of the interior of Furnivals Inn, Holborn, London (engraving) by Schnebbelie, Robert Blemell (fl.1803-d.1849); Private Collection; (add.info)

Interior of the Hall of Furnivals Inn, Holborn, London (engraving)
586168 Interior of the Hall of Furnivals Inn, Holborn, London (engraving) by Schnebbelie, Robert Blemell (fl.1803-d.1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Hall of Furnivals Inn)

Demolition of the entrace to Clements Inn, Strand, London (engraving)
607504 Demolition of the entrace to Clements Inn, Strand, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demolition of the entrace to Clements Inn, Strand)

Lions Inn, London (engraving)
607502 Lions Inn, London (engraving) by Ireland, Samuel (d.1800); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lions Inn, London; published 31 March 1800); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Serjeants Inn Hall, Chancery Lane, London (engraving)
607501 Serjeants Inn Hall, Chancery Lane, London (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Serjeants Inn Hall, Chancery Lane)

Demolition of Lyons Inn, Strand, London (engraving)
607500 Demolition of Lyons Inn, Strand, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demolition of Lyons Inn, Strand)

The Kings Head, Malmesbury (colour litho)
2817794 The Kings Head, Malmesbury (colour litho) by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kings Head, Malmesbury)

The Kings Head, Ombersley (colour litho)
2817791 The Kings Head, Ombersley (colour litho) by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kings Head, Ombersley)

The Talbot Inn, Chaddesley Corbet (colour litho)
2817789 The Talbot Inn, Chaddesley Corbet (colour litho) by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Talbot Inn, Chaddesley Corbet)

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

In the Days of Dickens by Cecil Aldin, the charm and allure come to life. From The Prospect of Whitby overlooking the Thames to Barristers in the Rain seeking refuge, these establishments have long been a sanctuary for weary travelers. Transporting us back in time, Market Square in West Looe, Cornwall showcases an inn bustling with activity before 1892. Meanwhile, across continents, Eureka Inn stands proud in Humboldt County, California - a testament to American hospitality. Closer to home at Glenwood Mission Inn in Riverside, California, history intertwines with luxury as this grand establishment welcomes guests from around the world. And not too far away lies Falmouth Arms in Bissick, Ladock - its doors open wide since around 1906. The Nativity scene depicts Mary and Joseph Seeking Room at an inn - a poignant reminder that even during momentous times we seek comfort within these walls. A glimpse into history reveals mail coaches on High Street at Stony Stratford; their passengers eager for respite after long journeys. Yet it's not just tired travelers who find solace here; sometimes idleness bears fruitful results. Inns become gathering places where ideas are exchanged and dreams take shape. As dusk settles over Medieval Old Rhodes Town's Street of Knights during blue hour – UNESCO heritage site bathed in ethereal light – one can't help but marvel at how these ancient structures continue to serve as beacons of warmth and welcome. And finally returning once more to Falmouth Arms in Ladock during the early 1900s; generations pass through its doors leaving behind memories etched forever within its walls. Inns hold stories untold yet waiting patiently for curious souls willing to listen and embrace their timeless charm.